FORESTERS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21148, 4 October 1930, Page 17

FORESTERS.

The usual fortnightly meeting of Court Pride of the Leith was held on Wednesday last. There was a good attendance of the members. The newly-elected officers were congratulated on the manner m which they had carried out their duties. A large amount of business was transacted, and letters were received from members further afield, conveying their good wishes to the court. Invitations were accepted from Courts Robin Hood and Little John to be represented at their respective anniversary celebrations., Bro. .A. F. Grant reported that, the football match against Court Excelsior, played last Saturday, resulted in a draw, and Bro. A. C. Philip reported that Court Excelsior had won the “ Soccer ” match. It was agreed to transpose • the evening set down for November 12 to next meeting;, when an early start; will-he made with the business. Members will be advised per the press at a later date, A Strong committee was appointed for the management of the juvenile branch, Court Pride of the Valley. Two new members were admitted, and after the meeting closed the mcmbejrs were entertained by Bros. Slack, Heaton, Duncan, and Grant, and a very pleasant time was spent. There was ft fait attendance of members at the quarterly meeting of Court Bruce, Milton, on September 22, when I. Sis. W. Caruio was in charge, in the absence of the C.E. A motion of, sympathy was passed with the relatives' owßro. J. Morris, members standing in silence as a mark of respect. Arrangements wore made to visit the courts at Balclutha on October 6. The election of officers resulted as follows;—C.R;, Bro. G. W. Sidon; S.C.R., Sis. L. K. Piddes; Hro* W* G-. Wilsour ’ secretary. Bro. M. E.' Paul; S.W., Sis. F. £ Nicholls; J.W., Sis. M. H. Read; S.B, Sis. A. M'lnnes; J. 8., Bro. W. Kennedy; minute secretary and pijess steward, P.C.R, Bro. E. Marshall. The' officers were installed by P.C-R.’s Bros. J. Begg and J. Read. The following were ap- ' pointed delegates to the next annual district meeting:—P.C.R, Bro. E. Marshall; B. Sis. Fiddes, and S.W. Si*. Nicholls. A strong committee was appointed as the Management Committee for the juvenile court, and officers also elected. Two new members were admitted before the meeting closed. The C.R., Bro. J. H. M'Kay, presided over_ a fair attendance at the quarterly meeting of Court St. Andrew's on Monday last. The D.C.K., Bro. Q. L. Walmfeley, .and the D.S.C.R., Bro. J, H. Reynolds, were welcomed. The judges' of the recent efficiency competitions notified the court that it had attained second place, and congratulated the members on the greatly improved work of the court. The following officers were elected f6r the ensuing term:—C.R., Bro. L. .W. Stewart; S. Bro. H, 1 C. Halford; treasurer, Bro. W. G. Campbell (re-elected); secretary, Bro. R. Jefferson (re-elected); S.Wu Bro. T. G. Mac Lean; J.W. Bro. G. H. MKeioh; 5.8., Bro. C. W. Hutchings; J. Sis. M. Borland; auditors—Bros, 11. Leyland and G. H. M’Keich; trustee, Bro. D. Swann (re-elected): delegate* to the next district meeting; P.O.R.’b--Brah. T, J. jE. Pitta, W. Q. Campbell, sad R. Jefferson,- Bro. Pitts was duly nominated for D.B. The newly-elected officers were installed by Hie district officers present in an efficient manner. The Foresters' Tribute to the Fallen was given in an impressive manner by the D. In replying to the toast, the district officers congratulated the officers and ■ members on their improvement in conducting the business. On behalf of the court, the D.C.R. presented Bro. R. Leyland with the collar and certificate of a P.0.R., and the recipient suitably replied. One honors ary members was accepted by transfer from Kaiapoi, The quarterly summoned moating at Court Excelsior was held in St, Mary'S Hall, Mornington on Tuesday teat, when C. Bro. V. S. Connolly • presided over a good attendance of membora. Invitations were accepted from Court Robin Hood, Little. John, and Pride of Dunedin. The district treasurer (Bro. J, Hope] and the district secretary (Bro. J. K. Macfie) visited the court and installed the following newly-elected officer*:— C. Bro. Jl H. Fleury; 8.C.R., Bro. R. Brown; treasurer, Bro. J. 8. Anderson (re-elected); secretary, Bro. E. J. Patton (re-elected); 5.W,,. Bro; J.. W. Lcitch: J.W., Bro. j. C. S. M'Minn; 8.8,, Bro. H. Roberts; J. 8., Bro. S. Wood; min. secretary, Bro. G. W Garden; trustee, Bro. J. A. Deuchtasaj auditor, Bro. G. D, Hay; delegatee to next annual meeting— P.C.R.’s—Bros, J. T. Wilson, F. Stanley, E. J. Patton, J. Arnold, and C.R, Bro. Fleury. P.C.R. Bro. Stanley was nominated for D.B. The D.T. presented P.C.R. Bro. Connolly with the collar of that office and congratulated the recipient ■ on hie successful term of office. It was resolved to place on record the faithful manner in which P.C.R. Bro. J. T. Wilson' had , carried out his duties both, as an officer and as. convener of the social committee. The district officers congratulated the court on its .progress and stability, and gave some interesting facta concerning the united Otago district and Forestry in generad. The toast of " The Fallen Breth- ' l£ a V er y im T r “ Bi . vel y -rendered by P.D.CJI. Bro, C, 0. Robertson, who was a visitor to the court, and who responded on behalf of Court Pride of the Leith. The quarterly meeting of Court Little John was held on September 23. A large attendance of members was presided over by C.R. Bro. A. G. Reynolds. The P'strict Executive was represented by D. Bro. J. H. Reynolds, D.T. Bro. J. Hope, and D.W. Bro. H. 0. Williamson,- and they received a hearty welcome. I as also did P.D.CR. Bro. 0. C. Robert- ' son. The election of officers resulted as follojvs:-—C.R., Bro Harborne; S.C.RBro. Gibson; treasurer, Bto. J, H. Reynolds (re-elected); secretary, Bro. R. 0. Wile°n_ (re-elected) • 8.W., Sister. Flettj J-W-. Pro. Helm; 5.8., Bto. Wardropj J. 8., Bro. Jamieson; auditor, P.D.CJt. Bro. W, Sinclair; trustee, Bro J. H. Herbert; delegates—P.D.C.R.’s Bros. Sinclair and Wilson, P.CR.’s Bros, Thomson and M'Kensie. Bro. J H. Reynolds was nominated for D.C.R., and Bro. H. L. Thomson was nominated for D.B. A strong committee was appointed to manage the Juvenile Court. The officers were installed by the district officers. The Foresters’ tribute to the fallen was given by P.D.C.R. Bro. C. C. Robertson. a Presentation whs made to P.CR. Bro. A. G. Reynolds with the collar of that office, and he returned thanks. Arrangements were made to celebrate the fortysecond anniversary of the court in a fitting manner. The toast of “ The District Executive was responded to by tha D.S.C.R., D.T,, and all of whom congratulated the members on the selection of their officers, P.D.C.R. Bro. Robertson returned thanks on behalf of , Court Pride of the Leith for the cordial reception he always received when visiting the court.

Court Pride of Green Island held its quarterly meeting on September 24, when there was a good attendance at the foresters Hall, Green Island. C.R., Bro. vY&IlsGr, was in the chair. An invi* tation was accepted to attend the anniversary of Court Enterprise. The result , th , e competition was received and dealt with. The election of officers ! fitter-r 8 i? ° W A : T C - R -’ Bro ' L - Mof ' htt, S.C.E V Bro. C. Law; treasurer, Bro, it*,., 11 * tiichmond; secretary, Bro 'P MAhan; S.W, Bro. J. Law; J.W. Bro! JR^rTTa 8 ,' 2 '' Bro. R. Chalmers; > J. Bulger; mm. secretary, Bro. w. Jiane; delegates to the annual district meeting P.C.R, s Bros. Moffitt. Freeman, and n w han - Tbe B-S.C.R, D.T., . the Ver S n'i? Co l 1 I lpd and installed the officers. P.C.R. Bro. Cotterell responded on behalf of Court Pride of r'. 01 .®* and gave an interesting talk on his visits to courts in the North Island “ ’ of Eummon . cd 1 meeting 0 f Court Pride Pr,ri ole i. was n i> e 'd cu September IS, at Gore, ivlien C.R. Sis. Gray presided over a fair attendance of members. Arrange* meats were completed for the oflTcfaT ™f lt imi C?urfc J outll ei'n Star at Bluff, ine following officers were elected:—o R„ Bro. Icrgiißon; S.C.R.. Bro. Cotterell* measurer, Bro. D. M. Mitchell; secretary^ TW -\. T -^ e Y man = Sis. Richards; J.W., Sis. Porter; 5.8., Sis. Wallis; ,T.bl 1 : . mm secretary. Sis. Hap* gart. P.C.R.-s Bros. Whitty and Porte? acted as installing officers. Three now members were admitted, and one nominatiqn was accepted. The quarterly summoned meeting of Court Woodlands Pride was held oh Monday last, when a fair attendance of members was present. The District Eso* ccutive was represented by I.P.D.C.R. iV'°V E - , EllßOr mid D.S. Bro. J. K. it acne, who received a hearty welcoma. ilie election of officers resulted ns t'oly lows:—C.R.. Sis. Watt; S.C.R., Sis. Stick* man; treasurer. Sis. Sheppherd; Secro tary. Bro. E. Clayton; S.W., t'ti ’’ T Aknrn; 5.8., Sis, Marks; • 1.13., Sis. Lockhart; min. secretary, Sis, Hynes; auditors. Sisters M. Walker and M. Hynes; trustees—Sisters Godfrey, Hooper, and Whyborn, Sisters Hooper,> Powell, M'Queen, Watt, and Bro. Clayton were elected delegates to the annual mooting.