ODDFELLOWSHIP. — THE WAKATU

Colonist, Volume XXX, Issue 5025, 7 October 1887, Page 3

ODDFELLOWSHIP. — THE WAKATU

JUVENILE LODGE. The fifth anniversary of the above "Lodge was held attbe. Oddfellow3 7 Hall last night. At half past six over one hundred juveniles together with a numbsr'of their friends sat down to an excellent tea, prepared in Mr Chisholm's best style, and it is almost needless to state that the good things disappeared a 9 though by magic. At eight o'clock, at the request of the Committee and in the absence of Past Provincial Grand Master Bro H. Edwards, Bro W. T. Bond, D.C.R. of the Foresters, acted as chairman. After some brief remarks the Chairman called upon Bro F. H. Hounsoll, the Superintendent "of the Lodge, who gave a very interesting report. He said since the Lodge had been instituted 132 members had been initiated, 36 of whoia had been transferee! to the adult Lodge, the Loyal Nelson. Nineteen had ceased to be members, and 77 now remained ia the Lodge., As to the finances, a total sum of £270 had been received; bad been paid in medical i fees, £16 for sick pay,. £27 ia transfer feep, £12 10s for a new banner, £52 for miscellaneous disbursements, and these left the total worth of the funds of the Lodge at prefent at £119 10s. On the motion of Bro J. M-Artney, junior, the Superintendent was thanked for his report, and the same was unanimously adopted.—The next item on the programme was the compaction for prizes. The first was for—Reciting the Initiation Charge: Bro W. Christian, Ist,; aud Bro A. Houosell, 2nd.—Reciting a piese entitled, " How He Saved St Michael's" : Bro James M'Artney, Ist (a set of bats and other cricketing material, presented by Bro H. Edwards, P. Prov. G. M.); Bro A. Hounsell, 2; and Bro W. Christian, 3. The recitations were really g)od, and the Judges (Messrs Amos, W. Besley, and W. T. Bond) had much difficulty in making their awards. A number of prizes which had been comj eted for in the Lodge, were awarded as follows—For bringing members into the Lodge : Bro A. Wimsett, 1; Bro M'Cabe, 2; Bro W. Bumbojd, 3 ; and Bro A. Hounsell, 4. Contributing Harmony at the Lodge meetings : Bro A. Hounsell, 1; Bm) J. M'Artney, 2; Bro M'Cabe, 3 r~and Bro W. Eumbold, 4.—8r0 A. Hounsoll and two other officers stepped forward andpre sented a very handsome album to Bro W. Besley, who for the first four years of the Lodge's existence had of it._ Bro Boaley in acknowledging the gift, said the efficiency of the members, and the increase of member a during the past twelve months, proved that they had in Bro F, H. Hounsell ithe right man as Superintendent. — The Superintendent then distributed the prizes, which comprised large and valuable books, a telescope, and an album. On the motion of Bro Amos, seconded by Bro T. Wimsett, the customary votes of thanks were accorded. The members of the Committee, Mrs John M'Artney, Mrs James Armstrong, Miss Amoa, and the Misses Wimsett rendered valuable assistance at the tea. Several of the juveniles gave readings and recitations independent of those given in the prize competitions. Eechabite Ball.—Tha first annual ball in connection with the Rechabita Tent at Wakefield will take place this evening at the Wakefield Temperance Hall, and v.lll no doubt be largely attended. Fatal Accident. — Yesterday afternoon a telegram was received by the police, stating that a Mr Wemyss, who had been lodging at the Bridge Hotel* Brightwater, for about twelve months, had been found drowned in the Wairoa Eiver. The deceased went out trout fishing on Wednesday, and never returned again. Apparently he got out of his depth while fishing, and was drowned, but nothing further of the sad accident is yet known. Nelson Snider Club.—Entries were received last night for the first handicap match of the season, whioh is to be fired at the Maitai Range on Saturday afternoon, the distances being 200, 300, and 400 yards, five shot 9at each range. Thirty-two competitors gave in thsk names, aad it wan decided to receive further entries up to half-past two on Saturday. It is gratifying to learn that the affairs of this Club are in a very Satisfactory position, there being .a good credit balance in hand, which will enable the Club to give prizes of greater value during the current season, which promises to be a very successful one. Ssbjoined are the names of those who have entered, with the number of points allowed each by the handicappers : —Lieni. Gray, Color-Sergt. Jackson, Sergts. Gill and Capper, Corporal Alborough, Pvt. Doidge, scratch'; Mr Clouaton. 2 points; Lieut. Ghing, Pvts. Small and Bradley, 3 points; Capt. Rowling, Seaman Brown, Pvts. Martin and Jellyman, Mr Trask, 4 ; Pvt O'Conor, 5 points ; Seaman Marshall and Gunner Busch, 6 points; Mr Norgate, 7 points ; Mr A. Bradley, 8 points; Pvt. Milroy, 12 points; Messrs Reeves and C. Harley, 13 points ; Mr Firth, P.O. Lipscombe, 14 points; Pvts. Young, Henman, Gorrie, Bugler Nixon, and Messrs Eout, W. Hunter, and Noble, 15 points. Wakapuaka.—Our Suburban North' correspondent writes to say that a third Anglican Church is about to be erected in this district. Mr Martin, of Stoke, has generously given half an acre of land in flappy Valley, situate on jthe left band of the roadway by the turning towards. Cable Bay, and it ig estimated that £250 will be required for the erection of the ohuroh, and of this amount £150 has been promised by a few gentlemen residing in the locality. The need for the new church has been apparent when the members of the Cable Bay staff have been able to attend the services held in the Happy Valley school, for at such times the building has been crowded to excess. ! Thb Costume Cricket Match—The arrangements for this interesting match are now nearly complete, thanks to the 9nergy displayed by Messrs Trask and. West, and the game promises to be a great success. Mr Harry Lynch has arranged the teams, and the full names of all the players, wiih those of the 'characters they intend to impersonate, will b« given in our next issue, but the stage team will be as follows:—Mr Harry Lynoh, a Barrister; Mr Root. R. Lynch, Sairey Gatnp; Mr George Lynch, Bey Stiggins; Mr Will WLynchV Ham, Fat Man; Mr'T. R. Gilpin, Paul Pry; Mr W. E. Crowe, Ching Chong Chow; Mr E. W. Oyston, Miss Arabella Gum; Mr J; C. Parlatto, Policeman No. 92; Mr Jas. Smith, Funny Old Maid; Mr A. Waters, Lieutenant in the . Navy; Mr C. Lewis, Clown. There should be same pood batting, for Mr Lynch, on behalf of the Bellringers, has promised a gold watoh for the highest scorer, and the presentation will be made on tbe ground. Prior to the match the players will parade in costume at the Theatre, and the cavalcade will start thence at 2 p.m. on Monday next for the Bota icnl Gardens. Messrs Trask ■ and West are endeavoring to secure a half-holiday for the occasion, and.no doubt thoy will succeed. ; Matinee Performance,—The Lynch Family. of Bellringer* Trill give a special entertainment on Saturday afternoon for school children and families, As this company has the reputation of arranging its programmes to suit its patrons a very attractive perforn> mance may be looked for, and consequently there ia every inducement to ensure a full attendance. Auction Sam.—Mr Freeman's furniture and effects, and section of land, will be sold at the Port this afternoon by Messrs Bisley Bros. & Co. As this is a bankrupt sale, they will all go without reserve.' - , Pbinck Albert Football Club's Balli.— The attendance at the ball given in''the Provincial Hall last night by the Prince Albert Football Club was not so numerous as usual,, nevertheless everything passed off most successfully. The music was all that could be desired,-and the refreshments reflected credit on the caterer. Tho?e who were present evidently, enjoyed themselves, and dancing was kept up till 3 o'clock this morning. "'• New Volunteer Coup any.—The .'Gazette' notifies that the services of the new Nelson Rifle. Volunteers have been accepted, and that the oorps will form part of tbe Nelson aud Westlftnd battalion of Bifle Volunteers.

Vocaii and Instbumental Concgbt.—The concert to be given in the All. Saints' Schoolroom this evening by the members of the Young Men's .Institute, with the assistance of some friends, should .command a full attendance. Amongst the members there is much musical talent, and, in addition to vocal and instrumental performances (the latter including violia and pianoforte solos) there will be some choruses. Several ladies are assisting, and the concert will doubtless afford the means of a very pleasant gathering, to be remembered afterwards as a most auspicious^ termination of the winter session. The price of admission has been fixed at the very small sum of sixpence, and at the close of the concert refreshments will be obtainable on payment of an equally small amount. Vaccination. —Dr Hudson is gazetted Public Vaccinator for Nelson District. A-Swung■ Show.—The show windows at the Hall of Commerce attracted oontiderable notice last evening, when the delicate tints of the exceedingly pretty materials imported by Messrs. Warner and Co. for spring wear, and which were very tastily arranged, presented a fine effect under "the gas light, An influential meeting of citizens was held this evening under the presidency of the Mayor, to make preliminary arrangements for the united Fire Brigades demonstration next February. A strong Committee was appointed under the chairmanship of Mr W. P. Harris, formerly superintendent of the Christohurch Fire Brigade. Pbofessob Orson Squire Fowler, the noted phrenologist, died in Connecticut on August 18th, aged 78 years. "I'm 70 yean of age, and I never had a bath in my life," said an old lady who was applying for admission to the Immigrants' Home,-Melbourne, the other day. Lady students are distinguishing them* Behes in the Royal Irieb University. Last year, out of 78 candidates who presented themselves, no fewer than 71 passed. Of these, 27 passed with honors, nine gaiuedthe degree of 8.A., and one was admitted to the degree of M.A, A Good Remedy fob a Cold,—On going to bed take a dose of Freeman's Chtorodyne of water. The diaphoretic, or sweating action of this excellent remedy, speedily produces a general glow, followed by a free perspiration, during which the pulse improves in character from a feeble to a full elastic one, a good night's sleep is obtained, and on waking in morning the Cold will, be found to have disappeared. Noft greater proof ohe certainty of the curative action of Freeman's Original Cholorodyne can be,adduced than the steady increased Eale of it in New Zealand, ffhere it is now looked upon as a household remedy for all forms of Fever and Ague.