MANCHESTER UNITY

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23686, 19 December 1938, Page 15

MANCHESTER UNITY

Little more than routine, business and preparation for the election and installation of officers at the next meeting was done at the fortnightly meeting of Loyal Centenary Lodge, at which N.G. Bro. A. Lysaght presided. Officers of Loyal Albion were present for the purpose of • contesting possession of the debating shield. The subject chosen for debate was "Young folk in New Zealand to-day have too much freedom in every respect." Taking the negative side, Loyal Albion proved too good for the holders of the shield. In giving his decision, the judge (Bro. E. Anderson, of Loyal Dunedin'* said he was agreeably surprised at the amount of preparation each team had put into the subject for debate. Bro. Anderson was accorded a hearty vote of thanks.

The Forbury School band,,under the conductorship of P.G. Bro. George Toombs, and 26 individual performers contributed to the harmony at the annual break-up meeting of Loyal Caversham Juvenile Lodge, attended by some 250 members, parents and friends. The Prov. G.M., Bro. W. Sellar was in attendance, and the meeting was controlled by N.G. Bro. Munro, assisted by P.G. Bro. T. Cook, president of the Juvenile Council. Prizes won in competition during the year were presented. Thanks were tendered to the individual performers and the band. In the absence of N.G. Sister Riddell, the meeting of Loyal Princess Mary Lodge was controlled by I.P.N.G. Sister Swan. Nominations for office for the ensuing term were received. The transaction of business was followed by the usual dance, Bro. F. Parker acting as M.C. Preparations are complete for the installation of officers at next meeting. N.G. Bro. S. Wright presided at the fortnightly meeting of Loyal Caversham. He was.supported by a full complement of officers, floor members being well represented. Some discussion ensued over the matter of prices or urgent medicines from the All-night Dispensary. As the rise in price is a Government regulation, nothing eventuated. One member of the juvenile branch was raised to senior status, and three others will be similarly dealt with.at the next meeting. Con gratulations were extended-to P(G. Bro. J. Millar on his appointment as president of the United Friendly Societies' Council. The election and installation of officers will take place next lodge night, and nominations were accepted. . The final meeting for the year of the Loyal Valley Lodge marked the election and installation of officers for the

ensuing term. N.G, Bro. G. Macdonald presided and welcomed the Prov. G.M Bro. W. Sellar, I.P.P.G.M. Bro. P. W. Stabb and representatives of Loyal Hand andi Heart, Albion, Caversham, and Queen Mary Lodges, together with two representatives of the Southland district The Prov; G.M., assisted by visiting officers, installed the. following officers:—N;G., Bro. C. Bachop; V.G., Bro. McFarlahe; E.S., Bro. I. Hutton; warden, Bro. H. pivers; I.P.N.G. Bro. Macdonald. ,

P.P.G.M. Bro. S Jack presided at the meeting of Loyal Prince of Wales Lodge, Port .Chalmers. . Business of a routine nature was transacted, and full preparation' made for the entertainment of juveniles and the children of members at the annual Christmas function to be held next Saturday. The election of officers resulted as follows:—N.G. Bro. W. Williams; V.G., Bro. M. Innes; E.S., Bro. M. Davies; warden, Bro. J. Morgan; guardian, Bro. W. Innes;'LPiN.G., pro. McKinlay, It is worthy of ;note that the Mcßnnes brothers represent the third generation of this family to take office. The installation was' conducted by the Prov. G.M.,' assisted by the I.P.P.G.M. and officers from Loyal; Valley, Caversham, Albion, and Hand and Heart Lodges. A welcome 'was extended to Bro. Clifford, '• a mefcifoer of the lodge now resident on the West Coast.