MEETINGS & BUSINESS NOTICES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCIV, Issue 14360, 4 February 1911, Page 5

MEETINGS & BUSINESS NOTICES.

"A voice from the grave u tlie subject of Air Nortoutaylor's address to bo given in tho Orange Hall tomorrow evening, commencing at .- o'clock. The second sight telepathic power will bo demonstrated, and a number of clairvoyant descriptions from photographs will bo given, after tht lecture. _ Tho weekly meeting of the Lilo Boat Lodge, 1.0. G., was hold last evening, nnd notwithstanding tho inclemency of the evening there was a very "ood attendance. The C.1., Bro. Muchmorc presided. Correspondence was received from tho District Secretary notifying Unit the annual meeting' of the" District Lodge will bo held at Tcmuka on February-10th. It being quarter night the various rcporte were submitted, which showed that tho past quarter had been, one of earnest work on tho part of the officers and members, tho small number of initiations being the only matter for regret. The reports were adopted. The officers for tho ensuing term were then duly installed, Pro. Barrio being C.T., Sis. B. Pcake V.T., Sis. Clhughton Sec., Bro. Hawkey, Trcas. Tlie various officers returned thanks and promised to nso their best endeavours in tlie interests of tho Order. Offers of special prizes for the members Who propose the most new members during | the next six months were offered by two members, and accepted with thanks. Several matters were left over to be discussed at tho next meeting. A, committee was appointed to draw lrb ''» new syllabus. The programme for meeting will give discontented members an opportunity to ni- their grievances. The annual niceiuig of tho Waimate Bras* Baud wus hold on Thmsday night. About twemy-livo members wi-ro pres.'-nt, and the Honorary Conductor, Air «'. J. "Willk, presided. The annual report and baluuce-sjicet showed that tuo year had not been so successful as was desirable, but the- Band had held together very well, especially considering the many difficulties with which a country band has to contend, r'unds had not been plentiful, consequently great care had to be exercised w this' connection. The credit balnnco was £8 16s 3d, liabilities were £32 3a 2<i, and assets 'were valued at £389 10.4. Revenue from donations from gentlemen interested in the Band had fallen away considerably, and it was l-.opcd an improvement in this rosi>ect would show in the incoming year. The revenue from engagements for the year was £4l. Tho Band had succeeded in securing a subsidy from the Hotungh Council, and it was hoped tliat the Cuunty Council would grant a similar subsidy. Attendance tit practices had shown an improvement lately and as municipal concerts are to bn given it was most desirable that members should do credit to the Band by attending every practice and thus adding to the Band's efficiency. The reoort and balance-sheet were adopted. Officers and committees wero elected, including: Patrons, Messrs N. Francis and E. C. Studholme; President. Air J. Black; Conductor,' Mr W. J Wills; Bandmaster, Mr A. Keen; and Secretary, Mr Ormnnhy. Honoraria of £3 3s to the secretary and £1 l> to the custodians woro pawed. Messrs F. Palmer, J. King and A. Inkster were elected members. Thanks were accorded tho auditors, to Bandsman Child.s, and to Mr G. S. Meredith and the Band Committee for their enthusiastic raising of funds for the erection of a bandroom. Don't forget that to-day is your last onnortnnity of sayiivr farewell to "Darby's Bankrupt .Stock." The constant stream of visitors speaks volumes for the genuineness of the bargains in every line, all tending to tho real comfort of the borne/ Don't fail to 1y in the final rush for n. sauvonir of the- greater bargain salo ever held in Timarn. The doors will positively close to-night, and as nothing is to be taken nw.iy. all goods will be cleared at your own figure...