OWAKA.

Otago Witness, Issue 2728, 27 June 1906, Page 34

OWAKA.

Juno 23.—The Independent Ordei of Odd.fellows held- their annual installation service last week in Paterson's Hall. Bro. D. A. [•Miller (Grand Master of N.Z.) and' Deputy Grand '■Master Valentine were assisted by Brothex-s J. M'Donald (Acting Grand Marshall)-, W. D. Smith G. M'Latchie (treasurer;. The officers installed-were Noble Grand, Bro. D. Wratten; Vice, Bro. J. Callahan; secretary. Bro. H. Jcrues; recording secretary, Bro. J. Wyber; warder, Bro. S. Vial; conductor, Bro. Wni. Dunlop; right supporter to N.G. r Bro. F. Jacobsen.; left supporter, Bro. J. Callahan, juu.; insido guard, Bro. U. Kilgour; right supporter to V.G., Bro. A. Meder; left supported, Bro. Falconer; Brc. William Richardson. During tho evening several anthems were well ren.dered", along, with, the odes, by the united church choirs, who, undea: the baton of the Rev. J. Chisholm,, had been practicing for some time previously. Mrs M'Latchie also sang- a solo. A vote of thanks to Mr Chishoim- and the choir was proposed by the Grand Master, Bro. Miller, seconded 4 by Deputy G.M. Valentine, and the newLy-elected Ivoble Grand brother and. Vice Grand briefly relumed thanks for the honour conferred upcu them. The- Grand Master in his closing remarks referred to the loss the country had sustained through the death of the Premier, and ifc was resolved that a letter of condolence- be sent by the lodge to Mts Seddon through the Acting-Premier, the Hon. Mr Hall-Jones. The concert, was followed by a ball which was. well attended. Valedictory and. Presentation.—A very pleasant afternoon wa3 spent in the vestry of the Presbyterian Church la^t- week, when the ladies of the sewing guild met, together with a few other friends. The object of the gatberrng- was to present Mrs TotM, sen., with t> small token o£ love and esteem, on hex departure) from the district. Afternoon tea. was the; first item. on. the programme, after which several ladies aang solos. The president then, presented Mrs TbdeE with a handsome handbag and purse, whichi were suitably acknowledged. Mrs- Todd, it will be remembered, was the first mover in getting a beil for the church, and collected a good deal towards, the bsautiful-toned bell which; is- now erected' and calls, us; to worship en- the Sabbath day. To callers at her little wayside cottage (which j were- not a fewl Mrjs Tcdd had always a wel- I

* come smile and a. cup of" tea, an 3 man^ will miss the kindly presence of our old friend. Our deacon, Mt M'Lean, then aro=e, and on behalf of the ladies, presented oux minister with a handsome travelling rug. In responding- Mr Chishohn said he- had been completely taken by surprise, but felt encouraged and gateful for the handsome and useful present. The pleasant gathering was closed with a hymn. Ambulance.—A movement is on foot to try to resume our last winter's first-aid and" nursing class. All members who paid far tickets last season of course will go this winter free, and if we get a sufficient number to attend a class it is to be hoped 3 that Dr M'KibbSn will not be kept too busy to attend the classes, and thus save a lot of disappointment. It is proposed to hold the class on, Wednesday evenings once a fortnight. Memorial.—The memorial Service for our Premier, the late Bight Hon. B. J. Seddbn, held in Paterson's Hall was very largely attended, people coming from all parts of the district. A full muster of Owaka Rifle Volunteers paraded from their barracks to the hall under Captain Richardson, and. occupied the front seats in the hall during the service. The school children, under the supervision of Mr Bryant, marches front the school and occUDied (he front seats in the hall during the service. The school children, under the supervision of Mr Bryant, marched. from the school and. occupied the nest seats. The chaplain, Rev. J. Chisholm, opened the service with prayer, and the hymn "The sands of time aie sinkings" was then sung by the united church choirs and the congregation. Addresses all bearing on the merits of our late Premier were givea by Revs. Wm. Wingfield, J. Chishohn,, and Mt Owen, after which the choir sang as an anthem "Days and- moments."" A verse of the National Anthem, was sung, and. the benediction pronounced", and all remained: standing w&ile the **Dead March" was played. '■ | I ' j ' I r { , '