Friendly Society Jottings

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 932, 30 November 1933, Page 9

Friendly Society Jottings

LODGE CALENDAR. i M.U., X.0.0.X*. « Thurs., Nov. 30—Riccarton, Papanui * (Belfast Branch), Kaiapoi and * Papanui Juveniles. Mon., Dec. 4—Addington, Benevolent, t Leeston. f Tues., Dee. s—Kaiapoi. ( Wed., Dec. 6—Perseverance. Thurs., Dec. 7—Papanui Sister Pearce 1 and Volunteer Juveniles. H Mon?Dee. 4—St Matthew’s, St Mary’s. ] X.O.G-.T.— Thurs., Dec. 30—Bastion Memorial. Mon., Dec. 4—Ever Onward. Tues., Dec. s—Union and Rawhiti Juveniles. Wed.. Dec. o—Lilyo—Lily of Sydenham, Sum- { ner Pride. A.O.X*. Mon., Dec. 4—Star of Canterbury, ' Papanui, Ashburton, Victoria, Pritife of Rangiora. Tues., Dec s—Pride of Courtenay, Thistle of the Forest, Star of Belfast. Wed., Dec. 6—Ashburton (Juveniles). X.0.0.X*. Thurs., Nov. 30—Star of Opawa. Mon., Dec. 4—Waimate, Washington, Edith Cavell, Waihi. Tues., Dec. s—Star of Sydenham, Golden Link, Waitea. Wed., Dec. 6—Templeton, Daphne, Naomi, Sunshine. LO.B Sat., Dec. 2—Philipson and Whakaroa Juveniles. Mon., Dec. 4—Star of Woolston. Tues., Dec. s—Enterprise, Hope of Addington. Wed., Dec. 6—Riccarton. Thurs., Dec. 7—Hope of Richmond, Philipson. JJ. A.O.D.— Mon., Dec. 4—Pioneer, Mistletoe, Acorn, Star of Ashburton, Bud of Hope. Tues., Dec. £>—Hope of St Albans, Anchor, Timaru, Trafalgar, Olive Branch. Wed., Dec, 6—Oak of Sydenham, Ellesmere. TX.F.S. Dispensary. The quarterly meeting which takes place this evening in Ridgely Hall at 7.30 will decide several matters of importance to the affiliated lodges. A large attendance of delegates is anticipated, and a general appeal is made to members to take advantage of the special purchasing powers of their own dispensary. A.O.X*. District official visits will take place at Court Pride of Courtenay on Tuesday, December 5, and at Court Star of Greendale, Greendale, on TuesdSay, December 12. No. 2 Grand Chapter of the Canterbury United District will hold its next meeting in the library of the Public Hall in Belfast on Tuesday, December V.A.O.D. Royal Arch Chapter, No. I—The conferring of degrees and the arrangements for the syllabus for the forthcoming year will be portion of the business at the meeting on December 12, In the Orange Hall. Lily of Richmond.—A.D. Brother Porter presided over the summoned meeting, when the election of officers resulted as follows: A.D., Brother Westwood; V.A., Brother Bradshaw; secretary, Brother Jackson; treasurer, Brother R. H. Parker; minute secretary, Brother Lake; V.A. Bards, Brothers Davies and Moody; 1.G., Brother Btirrows; 0.G., Brother Carrington; V.A., Bards, Brothers Falloon and Munro; auditor, Brother Lake; trustee. Brother Buist. P.A.D. Brother A. G. Lake was nominated for District President, No. 7 District. Brother Porter, Arch Druid, presented a scheme to assist unemployed members, which had been considered by the special committee set up for that purpose, and it was resolved to recommend the proposals to the Board of Management for its consideration. A hearty welcome was extended to the Grand Secretary, Brother F. E. Talbot. The social committee was invited to arrange a social function for December 20. It was decided to support the Druids’ dance proposed by the Royal Arch Chapter, X.O.G-.T. Lily of Sydenham.—The C.T., Sister E. Agar, presided, and a motion of sympathy was passed to the relatives of the late Brother G. W. Leadley (Ashburton). Sister J. Brayne asked members to keep the meeting place in good order. Sisters M. and L. Ford (Sumner Pride) were given a welcome to the Temple. Brother A. Rennie conveyed the greetings of *Rising Hope Temple (Ashburton) and stated that the anniversary banquet would take place on December 9. Sister Brayne returned thanks for birthday remembrances, and a pleasant hour was spent in games, etc. X.O.R. Philipson Tent.—Brother John Jackson, P.C.R., presided, in the absence of the C.R. (Brother Browne). Invitations were received from Lily of Sydenham (1.0.G.T.) to attend euchre party, and New Brighton Tent to a dance. Correspondence was received from Riccarton Tent regarding 19(454 dances, and St John Ambulance asking for collectors on appeal day. Reports were given by Brother Dunlop (Juvenile Tent), Brother Forsey (sick visits), Sister Dell (Juvenile initiation competition). Sister Marton (Provincial Council), Sister Dell and Brother Forsey (interprovincial initiation competitions). The report of the Medical and Hospital Board was given by Brother Forsey. Minor officers were installed by Sister Dell, with Brother Saunders officiating as installing levite. Pride of Christchurch Tent. —The Chief Ruler, Brother T. Nuttall, presided. Superintendent Brother J. Jackson reported that a good meeting was held at the Tawera Juvenile Tent. Brother G. Good reported fully on the Provincial Council’s last meeting. Congratulations were extended to the Star of New Brighton Tent on its success in winning the Bascand Initiation Cup. On behalf of the Tent, D.S.F.M. Sister G. Bunt welcomed P.S.F.M. Sister D. Hull, who was paying the Tent a visit. Sister Hull thanked the Tent for the welcome, and urged the members to try and bring those members who do not attend the

meetings. The members were reminded of the Juvenile Christmas party to be held in the Y.M.C.A. on December lb, and members were asked to help with the games and refreshments. The ejection of officers for the ensuing term resulted as follows:—Secretary, Brother C. If. Bascand; Chief Ruler, Brother A. Wilson; Deputy Ruler, Brother J. Provan; treasurer, Brother F. M. Robson; Past Chief Ruler, Brother T. Nuttall; assistant secretary, Sister G. Bunt; cash steward, Brother G. Spiers; auditors, Brothers J. Jackson and H. Calvert; levite, Brother L. Brown; guardian, Sister M. E. Anstiss; supporters to Chief Ruler, Brother W. A. Bascand and Sister E. Smallwood; supporter to Deputy Ruler, Brother J. Jackson; trustees, Brothers G. Spiers, T. West and T. Nuttall; assistant levite. Sister Billson; press reporter. Brother It. Anstiss; pianists, Sisters Mason and Pycroft and Brother W. Gray; juvenile superintendents, Sister Emily Anstiss, Brothers R. Anstiss, J. Provan and C. E. Townsend (Tawera), Sister E. Smallwood and Brothers A. Wilson, J. Wilson and C. Lore? (Whakaroa). The officers were installed by the D.C.R., Brother C. H. Bascand, assisted by P.S.P.M. Sister D. Hull as installing levite. The secretary, Brother *C. H. Bascand, was installed by P.C.R. Brother T. Nuttall. The newly-installed Chief Ruler, -Deputy Ruler and Past Chief Ruler extended thanks for their election. . „ Enterprise Tent.—The Chief Ruler, Sister Mavis Robinson, presided?, and the Juvenile Tent report was given by the Senior Superintendent (Brother Dwight). It"was decided to forgo the tent meeting on December 19 and the Superintendents were granted permission to hold the juvenile Christmas party on that night. It was decided to forward the tent’s congratulations to the Juvenile Tent on its winning: the 4 Bunt Cup in the recent initiation ceremony competition. Brothers Robinson and Gifford reported on the meeting of the Provincial Council. The half-yearly election of officers was held. The following officers were installed by the retiring Chief Ruler (Sister M. Robinson), Brother Gifford! acting as Supporter to the Chief Ruler and Brother Beilby as installing Levite:—Chief Ruler, Sister Elwood; Deputy Ruler, Sister F. Joughin; Past Chief Ruler, Sister M. Robinson; secretary. Brother Robinson; treasurer, Brother Dwight; auditors. Brothers Craighead, Gifford and Pearce; Levite, Brother B. Parker; Guardian, Sister E. Edwards. The Juvenile Super- i intendents were re-elected. M.TJ., X. 0.0.X 1 . Loyal Addington.—The N.G., Brother A. H. Gibson, presided, and a report was given by Brother L. M. Yarrall, P.G., on the Loyal Progress ball. Brother J. M’Guinness reported on the presentation of the efficiency shield and l gavels by the Loyal Past Grands’ Lodge. It was resolved to discuss the marks gained in the competition at the next lodge night. The following officers were appointed for the ensuing six months:— N.G., Brother G. F. Dawson; V.G., Brother D. J. D. Gourley; E.S., Brother W. G. Wiggles worth, P.G.; Warden, Brother T. Martin; Guardian, Brother W. Anderson; L.M., Brother A. Gow, P.G.; Conductors, Brothers E. B. Harris and A. M’lntyre, P.G.; vigilance committee, Brothers F. Iggo, P.G., J. A. Clarke, P.P.G., and A. Gow, P.G.; social corncommittee, Brothers W. xVnderson, J. M’Guinness, P.G.; H. VA Gourlay, P.D. G. T. Martin, A. J. Forsythe, P.G.; hall committee, Brothers F. W. Larcombe, P.G., D. H. Manhire, P.G., K. M’K. Yarrall, P.G., together with the N.G.V.G., E. S., F.S. and treasurer and trustees; benevolent committee, Brothers J. A. Clarke, P.P.G.M., and T. Candy, P.G.; dispensary committee, Brothers W. H. Larcombe, P.G., A. H. Gibson, 1.P.N.G.; reporter, Brother W. G. Wigglesworth, P.G. The installing officer, Brother A. GoW, P.G., gave the charge to the newlyelected N.G., V.G. and E.S. and installed them in their various offices. Brother H. W. Gourlay, P.D.G.M., then addressed ea<sh of the newly installed officers. Brother J. A. Clarke, P.P.G.M., addressed the retiring I.P.N.G. (Brother A. M’lncyre) and! spoke of this brother’s good qualities and how pleased the lodge members were that he was fully restored to health again. It was resolved that the name of Brother A. M’lntyre, P.G., be placed on the respect board and that he receive the "usual framed certificate. A notice of motion that Brother ■ A. M’lntyre, P.G., receive the necessary ’ certificate to enable him to take the purple degree was put on the minutes. : The N.G. chose as his supporters for the

ensuing six months: R.S.. Brother K. M*K. Yarrall, P.G.; L.S., Brother L. M. . Yarrall, P.G. The V.G. chose as his ■ supporters for the ensuing six months: R.S., Brother J. M’Guinness, P.G.; L.S., Brother C. C. Babington. Loyal Sister Pearce.—Noble Grand Sister L. Wilson presided, and an invitation was received from the Loyal Kaiapoi Lodge to attend a church parade on Suncfay, iDecember 17, at the Baptist Church. A report for the quarter end- ; ing September 30, was received from the United Friendly Societies’ Dis--3 pensary, and members were advised that ' the levies for this quarter would re--1 main the same. Sister Fiechert, of the • Loyal Sister Wallis Lodge (Welling--1 ton), thanked the lodge for the way 1 they had received her and conveyed fra--1 ternal greetings. The following officers 7 were elected:—N.G. Sister Marie Briz- ~ ley; V.G. Sister Jean Houghton; elective • secretary, Sister Millie Le Comte; social • committee, Sisters L. Wilson, 1.P.N.G., ‘ M. Brizley, N.G.; J. Houghton, V.G.; M. • Le Comte, E.S., and Sisters Shinner, Fra--5 ser, Tomlinson, Small and Taylor, P.G. 1 Sister H. Taylor, P.G., installing officer, i installed? the newly-elected officers and ' congratulated the sisters on being eleet- • ed. Sister Brizley, Houghton, Le Comte i and Wilson duly returned thanks. Sister - Brizley, the newly appointed Noble Grand, - appointed Sister I. Le Comte to act as 3 her Right Supporter and Sister E. • Fraser as her Left Supporter. Sister M. i Wood was appointed Warden and Sister - Mavis Small as Guardian. Sister Houghr ton, the newly appointed Vice Grand l , i appointed Sister Sharp as her Right 1 Supporter and Sister Haydon as her . Left Supporter. In responding to the , sentiments. Brother F. Cole, District ' Deputy Grand Master, thanked the sis- , ters for the cordial welcome extended > to him, and extended his congratula--2 tions to the newly elected officers.