RECHABITES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22326, 28 July 1934, Page 7

RECHABITES

An indoor bowling tournament was held last Monday evening when two teams from each Rechabite tent competed. There was a good attendance of spectators. The best performance was put up by the Sisters’ team of the Hope of Qjinedin Tent, who were responsible for their tent winning the competition. Star of the South Tent and Sobriety Tent tied for second place. The auditor (Bro. E. A. Rosevear) reported that the balance sheet and quarterly returns were correct and pointed out that the amount of arrears'owing by members appeared to be too high. The funds were in a healthy state and be congratulated the tent on its financial position. “Past Chief - Rulers’ Night” was set down on the syllabus for next meeting, when nil members holding that rank would be responsible for the arranging of the evening’s entertainment. The six-weekly meeting of the Otago Provincial Council was held on Thursday evening, C.R. Bro. A. Johnston presiding over a good attendance of delegates. Arrangements were made for the forthcoming juvenile competition in singing and elocution, and the test pieces were handed to the juvenile superintendents far distribution. It was resolved to purchase a quantity of juvenile centenary flags and badges for the celebrations to be held next year. P.S.J.T. Sis. E. K. Gain announced that the Primrose Shield had been won by the Rising Star Juvenile Tent and arrangements were made tor the presentation of the trophy. It was decided to hold the Martin Cup Initiation Competition on November 7 and the interprovincial contest on November 17. The secretary was instructed to communicate with the Canterbury and Southland Provincial Councils pointing out that it would be necessary for their respective teams to compete with the local team at Dunedin on that date.