GOOD TEMPLARY

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21736, 30 August 1932, Page 12

GOOD TEMPLARY

C.T. Bro. R. Smith presided over the weekly meeting of the' Sunshine Junior Lodge, No. 4, held in the St. Andrew's, Church Sunday School Hall on Thursday last, when there. was. a good attendance of members. The usjial routine business was transacted, after which the sisters provided an amusing interlude! A community singing session was also taken up whole-heartedly and was carried on for quite a while. Sister J. Thinn played a selection on the piano and earned ; a hearty applause. The next week's programme is in the hands of the officers and something good is being looked forward to. Visitors were present from the Marmion Junior Lodge and a. welcome, was accorded them. The usual ceremonies brought the, session to a close.

The weekly meeting of the Rescue Lodge, No. 105, was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, King Edward street, Kensington, on Tuesday last, when there was a good attendance of members. Visitors were also present from the Hope of Caversham, Hope of Dunedin and Star of Freedom Lodges, from whom greetings were received. C.T. Bro, E. J. lies presided. Several committees were set up for the ensuing quarter to deal with matters toward the advancement of the lodge and the Order generally. In connection with the centenary of the Seven Men of Preston, to be held in Dunedin during September, a committee was set up to arrange a suitable programme. Parent lodges will ,be invited to an " open " night. Regret was expressed at the inability to attend, through illness, of the superintendent of juvenile work,. Bro. James Hilton, and wishes for recovery to health were given by the members. After the usual business., teams captained by the acting V.T. and chaplain indulged in a quoits competition which resulted in a win for the former. Supper was provided, after which a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the visitors, and the usual ceremonies brought the session to a close.

The Star of the South Juvenile Temple met in the Oddfellows' Hall. King Edward street, Kensington, on Tuesday prior to the adult lodge, when a good attendance, was presided over by Chief Templar Sister K. Caldwell. Visitors were, present from the Sunshine Junior Lodge, . Star of Victory Juvenile Temple and Rescue Lodge, to whom a hearty welcome was extended. Sister Williamson, superintendent of Star of Victory, conveyed the; greetings of that temple and thanked the members for their welcome. A confertionery competition was held., with the results as follows: —C.T. Sister K. Caldwell 1, P.C.T. Bro. E. Poulter W.T, Sister P. Smith 3, D.M. Bro. S. Smith 4. The judges commented very favourably on the efforts of the competitors. Items were rendered by the following:—Resitations —Sisters N. Connor, P. Bundo* C. Phillips, A. Metcalf. A vote of sympathy was passed to Bro. James Hilton in his illness and hopes were expressed for his' recovery and return to the temple again. The Star of Freedom still continues to keep the flag . in Kaikorai, v where members meet in the Kaikorai Presby-

terian Sunday School \ Hall. At last : meeting Bro. A. Miller.wan initiated by the chief femplar,' Sisi, N.' Williamson, who carried'out her duties, in a very able manner. Sis. Cross reported on the juveniles to the effect that they were in a flourishing condition. A visit from the grand councillor, Bro. W. lies, and his' wife was paid. Bro. Ties spoke in the interest of the Good Templar, to the effect that if a man felt he had a duty to* perform and was afraid to curry it out he was a coward. The programme for the evening was "Sacred and Temper anceA those contributing items- being Sis.> W. Williamson (solo), Sis. S. Reynolds' (solo), Sis. Robinson (organ solo), Sis. Parker (solo), Bro. A. Miller and Sis. Fletfc (duet). .V \ .;;-;;;'-r: :■ -. '■ '■-■:'■:?' . The Hope of Caversham -Lodge, No. 128, held'its weekly meeting in Baxter Hall, Marion street, on Thursday. C.T." Bro. R. Crawshaw presided over a fair attendance of members and visitors from Rescue and Hope of. Dunedin Lodges. Favourable reports were, given on Sis. Mrs Greig and juvenile and junior lodges, by Sis. Mrs Leishman. Members were reminded of the forthcoming district de-, gree meeting; Bro. Williams gave the' - greetings of Hope of Dunedin Lodge and Silver' Stdf Temple. The item for the evening was "Mock Parliamentary Elec-" tions," with Sis. Mrs Paull in charge. The Radiant Morn Temple, N0.';21, waa;.i. I largely attended on Saturday evening, when the meeting' was held in the Methodist Sunday School, Mornihgton, C.T. Bro." Len Hornal presidingjover. a full attendance of officers. The superintendent' was in charge. Bro. Harold White con-." ducted the community singing, the members entering into the spirit of the singing with great vigour and interest Sis. M. Burgess (piano) and- Bro. G. lies (accordeon) were the accompanists. The passing of a vote of thanks to the visitors and those responsible for the harmony brought the meeting to a close. The Star of Victory Temple met on • August 8 in the Kaikorai Presbyterian•>'■ r Sunday School Hall with Sis. H. son, superintendent, in charge. P.O.T. Sis. H. Thomson, in C.T. Sis; J. Brown's absence, presided over a large attendance of members. Sis. Cross '(Star of Freedom) visited the temple. After the busi- ,'. ness, a competition and games were in the . hands of the assistant superintendent, Bro. L. Scott. Lollies and peanuts were, die-■■;-, tributed also. .-,; : .■:''; The Hope of Dunedin Lodge met on Wednesday in the old St. John Ambulance Rooms, Harrop street. C.T. Bro. E. J. South presided over a fair attendance o£ members. The item for the evening wa» '■■ "Sisters' Surprise," and novelty game* were played-and the sisters provided 6up» ~ per. The Silver Star Temple met.prior■;■ to. the meeting, when Bro. H. Stephenson,-s • C.T.,- presided over a good attendance. = .Mrs Black, of Auckland, gave a very in-W:'. teresting talk on •" Temperance," and the * meeting closed.; . ; ~ ■ ■ -

:', SHIPPING. NOTES '' ' .'. . The 'Waimarino arrived at 6 p.m. on Saturday ;and sailed at 1 p.m. yesterday, after' loading for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Kaikorai arrived at 10 a.m. on Sunday and sails, at 8 p.m. to-day. after discharging 1200 tons or wheat from Geelong, •Tfte. Poolta is expected this evening to load for Wellington, Napier, and Gisbprne, via Timaru and Lyttelton. . The. Opihi is expected on Thursday morning to load for Wellington and Auckland, via Timaru and Lyttelton. OBITUARY t ] The death has occurred of Mrs Margaret Will, one of the band of early settlers of the district.. The deceased was, born at Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1848, and came to New Zealand in the s.s. Surat, which was wrecked off Catlins on New Year's Eve, 1873. Mrs Will landed at Port Chalmers on New Year's Day, 1874, and resided in D'unedin for'a time before coming to Oamaru, where she had been resident for the past 55 years. Her husband, Mr George Will, predeceased her 21 years ago. . She was a member of St. Paul's Church. . The deceased leaves, two sons and a daughter. ; BOXING CONTEST Never-before in the history of boxing In Oamaru has such ihterest'been aroused as in the forthcoming professional heavyweight boxing championship of New Zealand. The challenger, Bifly Sullivan, of Hastings, is a serious contender for the title; and although Alan Campbell, the holdei', is fighting at his best, there are many who consider that the North Islander will win. In addition, the Oamaru Association, with its usual activity, has arranged |an ■' exceptionally fine programme preliminaries. _ The clever Oamaru feather-weight, Colin Jones, will •Sdeet i.Overend, the Christchurch champion, from Windsor, will again meet ?ascb, oi Invercargill. Both of these •Dduta will be of six rounds. Three other bouta of three rounds each have been arranged so the public will have as fine an- evening's boxing as has ever been ' neen at Oamaru. , The box plan for reserved seats is ( rapidly filling, and country patrons are advised to book their seats in advance. Even at this juncture it is safp to say that the' Oamaru Opera House will b« packed on Thursday. The first bout will commence at 8 o'clock, and the championship bout ' will start soon after 9 ©'clock.