FRIENDLY SOCIETIES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21387, 15 July 1931, Page 14

FRIENDLY SOCIETIES

FORESTERS. The C.R., Bro. R. Brown, presided over a. large gathering at Court Excelsior. No. 6128, A.0.F., meeting on July 7. An invitation from Court St. Andrew to a social and dance was accepted, the court to attend officially. P.C.R. Bro. W. Mearns presented the officers with a set of new regalia. P.C.R. Bro. Hodgkineon was appointed M.C. for the anniversary dance. At the close ot business members of the Mornington Association Football Club were given a heaity welcome by the C.R. A euchre tournament was held, the winner receiving a prize. At supper the president ot the Mornington Club (Mr C. E. Hall) thanked the court for its invitation. PROTESTANT ALLIANCE. The fortnightly meeting of Valley True Blue Lodge was held in the Orange Halt Leith street. W.M. Bro. Austin occupied the chair, and was supported by a toll roll of officers. One candidate was initiated into the Order, the ceremony being conducted by the junior officers in a very able manner. General business was thei; proceeded with. The sick visiting committee reported on the work during the past fortnight, and sick claims were passet for payment. Visitors from No. . Triumph and No. 41 Loyal Excelsioi Lodges were admitted and made welcome Two candidates were proposed as mem bers. The W.M., Bro. G. Austin, re ported on the church service which hac been held in the Hanover Street Bap tist Church. Other items of interest were discussed, after which the lodgt was closed, when visitors and fnendt were admitted to the hall. Dancing games, and cards were indulged in. Sistei Henderson officiated at the piano, am Bro. Raynor played for the dances. - humorous sketch by Mr Abbott and i humorous recitation by Mr M Millan wen very much appreciated. The following items were also given:—Guitar solo, Mi West; songs—Bros. Jackson. Dean, am Bachop, Sister Clare and Sister Ander 6011. ODDFELLOWS. LOYAL CENTENARY LODGE. In commemoration of the twenty-firs anniversary of the founding of the Loya Centenary Lodge, a smoke concert wa held in the Forbury Corner Hal 01 Saturday' evening. There was a larg l and representative attendance of visitor from sister lodges, and the members o the Otasro District Executive were pres ent in full force. The permanent secrc tary of the Lodge, P.P.G.M. Bro. B. H Rosevear, occupied the chair. After the loyal toast had been honourc “ The Otago District ” was proposed b D. Bro. Riach, of the South Car terbury district, who referred to th strong position of Otago in relation other districts of New Zealand. Easi the strongest both numerically and hnai cially, the district was a tribute to th work of the past and present distnc officers, and he would say that the du trict was particularly well served b the district officers who at present hel office. In replying to the toast of tl district the provincial grand master Br E. Longworth, said that the lodge wa founded in the centenary year of Ud< fellowship and it, was now moie tna 120 years since the Order was form with small beginnings by a ,. coura f f°°! band who were actuated with a desn to do something for their fellow-mei The Otago district was in a ver f 6t ° position and by consolidating m 191 had helped the weaker lodges. D.l .GBro. Calvert congratulated the lodge c reaching its majority; it had now a tory behind it and he was sure a gr . future before it. The provincial sect tarv Bro J. A. Hoperaft, and the tiea S Bro. A. Sligo, also replied, at

(Vpfi the lodge every success. The toast of “The Centenary Lodge was propsed by P.C.S. Bro. uho spoke of the early struggles ot the lodge particularly during the war period At one time it was thought that it would have to amalgamate with a stronger lodge but, thanks to the energy and enhus asi of a few members, the lodge was kept on its feet, and from that date, about 192 J, t had never looked back. It was now a surplus lodge ,of the district and the trustees were wise in leaving the invest ment of their funds m the hands of the district trustees. He paid a tribute to the helpful work and guidance of the peimanC ’\tX ? s ta stage P.G. Bro. Lyons the promoter of the lodge, lit the candles on the birthday cake presented by P.G. Bio. ' Landry, of the Albion Lodge. The N.G., Bro. E. Harrison, replied to the toast of the lodge, and thanked tliose present for the way they had turn up to do honour to the occasion. The permanent Secretary then gave brief resume of the history of the lodg- ! since its inception. He mentioned that nine of the original members were still on the roll, and he was very pleased to see three of them present that evening. „ The toast of “ The Original Members was proposed by P.G. Bro Lyons. -the lodge, he said, was formed because it was thought that a branch of the Order should be established in South Dunedin. The promoters had had to work hard securing members and establishing the lodge, and he was pleased to see it in such a strong position to-day —P.G. s Bros. G. WPalmer, R. M'Connell, and J. A. Scott replied on behalf of the original : The health of “The Medical Officer i was proposed by P.G. Bro. J. Hartstongc, who referred to the pleasant relations i which Ijad always existed between the ’ doctor and the members of the lodge.—Hr i W. J. Porteous, in replying, assured the members that he was 1 1 their service. 1 ■ was a pleasure to he associated with the i members of the lodge. P.G. Bro. J. Boardman proposed the health of “The Permanent Secretary ox 1 the Lodge.” To P.P.G.M. Bro Rosevear, he said, was due in great part the preseii. * strong position of the finances. He was an untiring worker for the success ot the lodge, who greatly appreciated his services, . In replying, Bro. Rosevear said that the , toast came as a surprise to him. He

I always did his best for the lodge and . would continue to serve it to the best ot < his ability, ; The toast of “The Visitors was pro- , posed by P.G. Bro. M‘Allan, and replied to by Bro. Hartstouge, of the North Canter- , bury district ; D.P.G.M. Bro. Riaoh, of the ' South Canterbury district, and 1.i.u.M.,, . Bro. Russell on behalf of the local brethren. . „ f The toast of “ The Chairman was pro- : posed by the P.G.M., Bro. E. Longworth, 3 who paid a tribute to the manner in which , the former had conducted the function. During the evening P.G. Bro. Rose, of the Centenary Lodge, was the recipient of I a 50 membership medal. The P.G.M., in making the presentation, congratulated , P.G. Bro. Rose on having been the first member of the lodge to quality for a 25 members’ medal, and that bis efforts bad not relaxed was evinced by the presentation that evening. ’ The following contributed to the programme during the evening:—Mr Sincock ’ (son"s), Bro. J. Mitchell (violin solos), . Bro. Martindalc (song), P.P.G.M. Bro. Russell (recitation), Bro. Tombs (trombone solo). Bro. Burton acted as accomj panist. The singing of “ An Id Lang Syne and , the National Anthem concluded the evening. 1 GOOD TEMPLARY. The Hope of Caversham Lodge held its weekly meeting in Baxter Hall, Marion street, on Thursday, C.T. Bro. T. Giles presiding over a good attendance of members. Visitors were present from Rescue, ® All Nations and Hope of Dunedin Lodges. ] Sister Mrs Stedman gave a favourable , report on Ever Hopeful Juvenile Temple, „ Greetings were received from Endeavour £ Lodges, senior and junior, Auckland and Enterprise Lodge. Onchunga. _ Bro. Hilton reported on opening of two junior lodges „ in Wellington, and one to bo opened in (i Christchurch. After recess, the following members gave items: —Bro Smith, Sister A. Stedman. Bros. Cochrane and Smith, and Sister Robson. Greetings wore conII vcyod to lire. Stanley on the occasion 11 of'his birthday, and he was presented with e a gift. 0 The monthly meeting of the Y.P.C.T.U. ' was held in First Church Bible Class Y room on Monday. The president, Miss , Willard Gibbs, occupied the chair, a good 1 attendance of members being present. " Devotions were conducted by Miss C. M. . M‘Lay, who spoke from chap, v of Daniel, ,v stating that the problems of youth today could only be solved by taking of Jesus Christ into each individual life. 0 Miss J. Armit rendered a solo. Miss M‘Lay gave a stirring address on effects ■’ of alcohol on the human brain. Fayour--0 able reports were given on activities amongst the Maoris and in South Canterbury, and the speaker concluded by urging members to engage in the most important

tiling, prayer. Mr Hancock moved a vote of thanks to the speaker, which was car* riod by acclamation. , , „ A meeting of the Moegiel Band of Hope was held on Friday evening, the Rev. H. Graham presiding. It was decided that the name be altered to the Mosgiel United Band of Hope, and that meetings should be hold on alternate Fridays from 7 to 8 p.m. The officers will consist or the president, vice-presidents, secretary, treasurer, pianist, and a general committee, consisting of two members from each local church, who shall be responsible tor securing two items from their J’Odng people for the fortnightly programme, ihe following officers for the ensuing year were appointed:—President, Rev. W. E. Lambert; vice-presidents, the local ministers and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union representative; secretary, Mr C. A. Aitken; treasurer, Miss L. M. Aitkeu; pianist. Miss Gladys Weddell, and Master D. Mitchell, guardian. The weekly meeting of the Hope of Dunedin Lodge, 1.0.G.T., was held on Wednesday, C.T. Bro. Clarence South presiding over a good attendance of members. Visitors were present from the Rescue i Lodge, No. 105, and Hope of Caversham, No. 128. Correspondence was received | from Bro. lies, grand councillor, and the j Hope of Caversham Lodge. A good report was received from the juvenne branch. The evening was in the hands of Bro. Poole, and some new competitions and games were played. A report on the jumble sale was given by Sister George South, and it was decided that the next , evening should be fancy dress. The Silver Star Juvenile Temple held its weekly meeting in the Good Templar Hall, Harrop street, on Wednesday. Sister Raynor, A.S.J.W., in charge. C.T. Bro. K. Russell presided over a good attend- , ance of members. Sister South, S.J.W., | who has beep ill for some time, ie- ! ported to be improving in health, but not | able to undertaken her duties as yet. j A large number of friends was enter- I tained at an open meeting of the All Nations’ Lodge. Port Chalmers, on ihursdav night, July 2. C.T. Bro. Bob. E. j Cromarty presided over the. meeting, and i expressed pleasure at seeing so many present. A good programme was, rendered as follows:—Songs—Bro. E. J. Hes (Rescue Lodge), Sister K. Matheson, and Mr L. Neilson; recitations —Sister 1. i Pauli (Hope of Caversham Bro. Rowe (Rescue Lodge), and Sister Cromarty; steel guitar solo, Bro.; J. Sipitn; conjuring tricks, Bro. Rowe; pianoforte solo, Sister Fraser. Supper was provided by the members, and the visitors were accorded a vote of thanks by Bro. W J. lies, of the Rescue Lodge, Sister Williamson, from the Star of Freedom Lodge, and Bro. E. J. lies, from the Sunshine Junior Lodge. Bro. W. D. Campbell spoke on the objects of the Order, and the chief templar invited any of the friends to become members The Beacon Juvenile Temple met on the previous Saturday, P.C.T. Bro. Frank Fordham presiding over the meeting, as this was brothers’ night, and the offices were filled by brothers. The evening was spent m playing games, : . The Star of the South Temple met in the Kensington Hall on Tuesday; Sister Jessie Cameron in the chair and Bro. Hilton in charge. Bro. Turnbull and Bro. Rowe spoke to the children. A surprise packet was passed round and peanut races were run. ■ . The Rescue-Lodge, 1.0.G.T., met in the Kensington Hall on Tuesday, Bro W G. lies in the chair. Bro. W. A. lies, P C T., was reported to be making steady progress back to health; Sister Dalton continuing much the same. Bro. Stanley conveyed greeting from 'the Hope or Caversham Lodge. Items were given t>> Sister Thomas. Bro. Anderson. Bro. Jurubull, Bro. .Cochrane, Bro. Hilton. Sister M'Millan, Bro. J. lies, Sister MAuslin, Bro. S. lies. Bro. Rowe, and Bro, E. d. IJes, and games were played.