Friendly Society Jottings

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 683, 9 February 1933, Page 13

Friendly Society Jottings

M.u., i.0.0.r. Thurs., Feb. 9—Riccarton, Belfast Branch (Papanui), Kaiapoi and Papanui Juveniles. Mon., Feb. 13—Addington, Benevolent. Leeston. Tues., Feb. 1 <—Kaiapoi. Feb. 15—Perseverance. Thurs., Feb. 16—Papanui, Sister A y^ r g‘ e ’ Volunteer (juveniles). Mon., Feb. 13—St Matthew's, St Mary’s. 1.0.Q.T Thurs., Feb. 9—Bastion Memorial. Mon., Feb. 13—Ever Onward JuveTues., Feb. 14—Union Juveniles and JRawhiti Juniors. AVed.,- Feb. 15—Lily of Sydenham, Sumner Pride. 1.0. P.— Mon.. Feb. 13—Star of Rangiora, Rakaia, Waimakariri, Star of St Albans, Victoria, Te Tawera. Tues., Feb. 14—Alexandrovna, Chertsey, Star of Linwood. Wea., Feb. 15—Ridgely, Hakatere, Star of Canterbury. A.O.P.— Mon., Feb. 13—Court Woodford. T 'isles Feb. 14—Court Queen of the Z.O.S.— Fr j- Feb. 10—Juvenile Executive (Sister Smallwood’s). Sat.. Feb. 11—Pride of Christchurch wi C ? lC) ’ T Fhilipson Juveniles, \V hakaroa Juveniles Mon Feb 13—Star of Woolston, Caton Jubilee (juveniles, Ashbur1 4 ~ Enterprise. Med., l-eb. 15—Riccarton. Th s*;: Feb 16—Hope of Richmond, Pniiipson. ’ U.A.O.D.— Sat., Feb. li—Hope of Amberley. Mon., Feb. 13—Pioneer, Mistletoe Acorn, Star of Ashburton, Bud of Hope. Tues., Feb. 14—Hope of St Albans, Anchor, Timaru, Trafalgar, Olive Branch. Wed.. Feb. 15—Oak of Sydenham, Ellesmere. TX.F.S. Dispensary. The monthly meeting of the Board of Management will take place to-night at 7.30 in the Dispensary Board Room. The annual meeting of the General Committee takes place in Ridgely Hall on February 23, at 8 p.m., when the annual report and balance-sheet will be presented, and the election of officers will be held. TLA.O.D. Members of Druids’ Lodges throughout Canterbury who have received the syllabus for 1933, must offer congratulations to the officers of the Royal Arch Chapter for their work in its compilation. It contains the dates' of meetings and the items set down for each evening, and proves an excellent guide for the entertainment of members. The foreword by the Grand President, Brother E. R. Warren, deals with indifferent members and brotherhood. The rates of contributions for male and female members, together with benefits, hospital bod scheme, ar.d dispensary arrangements, are clearly set out. Statistics of the order show that the total worth of funds of the Canterbury District are £140,729, interest earned £7433, Grand Lodge Funeral Fund £30,429. Grand Lodge Benefit Fund £22,821, and sick allowance paid during the year £5611. i.o.n. Pride of Christchurch Tent.—ln the absence of the Chief Ruler (Brother W. A. Bascand), the D.R. (Brother T. Nuttall) presided over a large attendance of officers and members at the meeting of the Pride of Christchurch Tent, 1.0. R., held on Monday. Sick pay was passed for payment. Five new candidates were initiated. The Juvenile Superintendent's reports showed an increase since tlie previous meeting. A report on _ the Medical_and Hospital Board was received from the seeretarv (Brother C. H. Bascand). Brother A. Martin, P.D.C.R., presented the tent with the District Membership Shield for the largest increase in membership during the past year, and the Bascand Initiation Cup. Brothers W. D. Bunt and T. Nuttall replied on behalf of the officers and members. A large gathering of members and friends was entertained by the Junior Brothers’ Committee. Musical and vocal items were rendered by Miss Beverlev Chamberlain, Joan Schultz and Mr Cliff

The syllabus for 1933, which 'has been circulated throughout the Tents in Canterbury, contains useful information for members. The membership of the 1.0. R. is over one and a quarter million, and is the oldest, wealthiest and largest temperance benefit society in the world. Founded in 1835 in England, it has a world-wide membership, and the societv was instituted in New Zealand in- 1866. The Order admits women as well as men with equal privileges, provides sickness benefits, funeral allowance and matermty bonus, medical attendance and medicine, also full hospital benefits. The insurance scheme provides for up to £2OO. The society claims to be the

only temperance society giving £1 per week sick pay for twelve months’ continuous sickness for the contributions paid by members. The names of the Canterbury Provincial Council and the dates of its meetings are included in the syllabus, also Tent meetings and list of secretaries. The benefits accorded to juvenile members (who are admitted from birth without medical examination) are set out, and form an added attraction for the extension of the Order.

Philipson Tent.—Brother T. E. La.ssure presided, and the juvenile report was given by Sister Dell. Brother Forsey reported on the church parade and on the annual meeting of the Hospital and Medical Board. Further arrangements were reported in connection with the jumble sale to be held on February 18. Correspondence was received relating to the High Moveable Conference. Sister Dell and Brother A. Masters reported on the meeting of the Provincial Council. The Chief Ruler extended a, cordial welcome to members of the Juvenile Tent, and at the close of the meeting they were entertained at cards and dancing to music supplied by Brother Lovell. A.O.P. Court Ashburton.—The Chief Ranger, Brother D. G. Smith, presided, and Brother W. Robinson was re-elected the Court’s delegate on the United Friendly Societies’ 1 Dispensary Board. Seven members were reported on the sick funds and £8 16s 8d was passed in their fav--1.0.0. F. The Star of St Albans.—Brother M’Callum presided over a fair attendance of members. Correspondence was received from Brother Champ (Druids), North Canterbury District Lodge and the United Friendly Card Association. Brothers Peat and Thackwell were elected delegates to the association, and the lodge is entering, a team. A hearty welcome was extended to Brothers Hitchings, Plumbridge and Vallentine. An excellent address was given by Brother Vallentine. An official visit will be paid to the Star of Sydenham on February 14. M.U., 1.0.0. P. Loyal Sister Pearce Lodge.—The Noble Grand, Sister J. Vincent, presided, and several visiting brothers were present, having anticipated listening to a debate between the lodge and Loyal Progress. Unfortunately, the debate had to be deferred until a later date, hut the visitors and members enjoyed an interesting meeting. One new member was initiated. Brother H. W. Gourlay, P.D.G.M., presented Sister M. Exton with a framed Past Grand’s Certificate, and in doing' so spoke in high praise of the work done by this sister for her lodge. Sister Exton replied, thanking the lodge for the certificate and expressing the hope that she would be able to do still more for her lodge. Arrangements are being made for the cricket match against the Loyal Progress Lodge, and the sisters are getting in some practice. City of Christchurch.—Visitors from the Loyal Sister Pearce and Loyal Kaiapoi Lodges were entertained at the meeting of the Loyal City of Christchurch Lodge. The Noble Grand, Brother C. Chivers, presided over a large attendance. One candidate for membership was initiated, the conductors being P.P.G.M. Brother W. Beattie and P.G. Brother G. Broadhead. The N.G. (Sister J. Vincent), Loyal Sister Pearce Lodge, Uie N.G. Loyal Kaiapoi and P.P.G.M. Brother James, Loyal Benevolent Lodge, responded on behalf of the visitors to the welcome extended by the Noble Grand. After the meeting the visitors were entertained at a social and dance. Sister H. Boakes and Brother A. Shearman won the Monte Carlo foxtrot. Songs were given by Sister H. Boakes and Brother Webb. P.G. Brother N. Carson, I.P.N.G. Brother W. A. East and Brother L. Biggs supplied the music for the dancing. x.o.ct.T. «- T t ily Tz>° f , Sydenham.—Chief Templar lister B. le Comte presided, and four members were initiated. A vote of sympathy. was. pa ssed to Brot.her R -‘Met son on the death of his wife, also to Brother W. Teague, P.D.C.T., on his illness. A welcome was extended to Brother HaxiU on his return to the Temple. The following adult members were elected to he executive:—Sisters Berry, Regan and Batley, and Brothers Frazer and Hill. Sister J. Brayne was recommended as Superintendent:, and Brother Alex Rennie as assistant Superintendent. A report on the concert was given by the Superintendent. Past Chief Templars’ certificates were presented to Brothers le Gomte and Hamburger by Sister Bravne. Daddy Carr’s Night ” was thoroughly enjoyed by those present. Ever Onward Juvenile Temple (Redeliffe). —Hie S.J.W. welcomed the members back after the holiday recess, and several members gave interesting reI ports Oil their holidays. The following I visitors were present:—Sister W. Teague and Mrs Teague, sen.. Bro-

ther IT. C. Ford, S.J.W. (Sumner Pride), and Brother Alex Rennie (South Island Deputy), who installed the officers for the new term. Sister Molly Houton, a charter member of the Temple, was congratulated on her appointment to assistant Superintendent of the Temple. The S.J.W. announced that next meeting would take the form of a “ Back to Lodge ” social.