Friendly Society Jottings

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20237, 22 February 1934, Page 14

Friendly Society Jottings

LODGE CALENDAR. M.U., X.0.0.F. Thurs., Feb. 22—Riccarton. Papa nu i (Belfast branch). Kaiapoi and Papantii Juveniles. Mon., Feb. 26—Addington, Recston, Tiies., Feb. 27—Kaiapoi. Wed.. Feb. 28—Perseverance, Past Grand No. 1 (Purple Degree night). Thurs., Mar. I —Papanui, Sister Pearce and Volunteer Juveniles. K.A.C.B.S.— Mon., Feb. 26—St Matthew’s, St Mary’s.. 1.0.0. F.— Thurs., Feb 22—Star of Opawa. Mon.. Feb. 26—Waimate, Washington, Edith Cavell, Wa-ihi. Tu '■{?., Feb. 27—Star of Sydenham, Golden Rink, Waitea. Wed., Feb. 28—Templeton, Daphne. Naomi, Sunshine. A.O.F Mon., Feb. 26—Woodford. Tries., Feb. 27—Queen of the Isles. Wed.. Feb. 2S—Star of Rakaia. I. Thurs., Feb. 22—Bastion Memorial. Mon., Feb. 26—Ever Onward. Wed.. Feb. 28—Rily of Sydenham, Sumner Pride. X.O.R.— Thurs., Feb. 22—Hassall Memorial Juveniles. Sat., Feb. 24—Triumph, Philipson and Whakarua Juveniles. Philipson Juveniles entertain Pride of Lin wood Juveniles. Mon. Feb. 26—Ashburton, Star of Woolston (invite Provincial Council). Tues., Feb. 27—Enterprise. Wed.. Feb. 2S—Riccarton. Thurs., Mar. I —Philipson Tent, dance in aid of unemployed members. U.A.O.D.— Mon., Feb. 26—Pioneer, Mistletoe. Acorn, St.ar of Ashburton, Bud of Hope. Tues., Feb. 27—Hope of St Albans, Anchor, Timaru, Trafalgar, Olive • Branch. Wed., Feb. 28—Ark of Sydenham, Ellesmere, Rily of Richmond. U.F.S. Dispensary. The thirtieth annual meeting of the United Friendly Society Dispensary delegates, .will take place this evening in Ridgely Hall at 8 o’clock. The report of the Board of Management and the statement of accounts and balancesheet will be presented and considered by the delegates. A very satisfactory year’s trading has -been achieved by careful and constant oversight on the part of the executive officers and board. Considering' the conditions of business during the past year, a reduction of the liability on the premises is an achievement, and must be appreciated by the affiliated societies. The board’s appeal to members t<» support the shop has apparently had effect in the increased cash sales, in this direction assisting to swell the net profits. The hospital bed scheme will be reported upon, also the board's recommendation regarding the levies. A falling-off in the number of prescriptions dispensed is an indication of the improved state of health of members, but it is understood from records kept since the inception of the institution that the total number of prescriptions dispensed to date is 1,183,959. The election of officers will take place, and no doubt will be keenly contested. X.O.G.T. Rily of Sydenham Juvenile Temple.— The Chief Templar. Brother M. Forscutt, presided. Five new members were initiated and three reinstated. A welcome was extended to Sister M. M’Cre.i (Star of the East Rodge. Ashburton), and members of the Sunnier PrWe Juvenile Temple. Members were congratulated by the superintendent (Sister J. Brayne) for the large attendsn e, and an announcement was made that arrangements were being made for a first-aid class in connection with the Temple. Brother Alex Rennie was instructed to issue a challenge to the l-OR. Juveniles for a swimming and diving contest. It was decided to form a football club for the winter glints. Brothers Cairns and Savage arranged a series of new games for the social hour. The Temple is well represented in swimming and diving members, and will be pleased -to meet any juvenile lodge of any friendly society in Christchurch in a friendly contest, the age limit tobe 17 years. Brother Alex Tlennso. of 26. Morten’s Road. TJillmorten, will arrange on receipt of information regarding the contest. Idly of Sydenham Juvenile Temple.— Brother M. Forscutt, C.T., presided over a large attendance, and two new members were initiated and two members reinstated. The Superintendent (Sister J. Brayne) reported that the Juvenile Council would meet to-morrow evening to arrange for indoor sports and ritual competition. Brother Alex Rennie was elected delegate to represent the temple at the Diamond jubilee session of the. Grand Rodge, to be held at Wellington in Easter week. It was decided that a concert be held next Wednesday and that no business meeting be held. The programme for the evening was indoor hockey, the brothers winning. XJ.A.O.D. Syllabus for 19.34.—The Royal Arch Chapter has sponsored the publication of the syllabus for 1934, and its con-

tents are interesting to members of the Order throughout the Canterbury District. The total amount of funds is now £146.713, interest earned £7034, and the funds of the Grand Lodg-j Funeral Fund have reached £33.320. With £35,792 in the Grand Rodge Benefit Fund, there is an indication of excellent management in the conservation of funds. Sick allowances paid during the year amounted to £4908, and doctois chemists and the hospitals have received £7896. A list of the Grand Rodge officials and Board of Management, is incorporated, together with the benefits of the Order. The approaching r>i ual competitions are scheduled, the first of which, the vice-arch charge, is set down for decision on April 16, at Ivy of Rinwood lodge room. Quite a number of entertaining items have been arranged in order that the meetings may be made more attractive. The foreword by the Grand President (Brother C. I. Barnes) gives several reasons why lodges 1 re not well-attended, and logically concludes his remarks by suggestions to remedy this state of affairs. X.O.R. Canterbury Provincial Council.— P.C.R. Brother T. Nuttall presided. A motion of sympathy was extended to Brother Robinson (Enterprise Tent) m his recent bereavement, also to Brother Forsey (Philipson Tent) in his recent illness. A report was received from Brother R. F. Downs on the council’s visit to Hope of Addington Tent. P.D.R. Brother Rhind. assisted by Brother Bunt, installed the officers for the current term. P.S.J. Brother S. E. Saunders submitted a report on the juvenile movement, and stated that Brother Rennie had visited Ashburton with the intention of reorganising the Juvenile Tent in that district. An invitation to visit Woolston Tent on February 2 6 was accepted. Tent secretaries who have not yet furnished their quarterly returns were requested to do so as early as possible. Remits to the District Conference, to be held in Wellington next March, have been fullv dealt with and discussed by members of this council during the past few months, and Canterbury Tents are assured that their respective remits have had every consideration by the council. m.u., i.0.0.r. Grand Master’s Visit to West Coast. The Grant? Master of New Zealand Branch, Brother T. Arch bold, and the Deputy Grand’' Master, Brother A. C. Blair, will leave Christchurch on Monday morning on a .visit to the lodges in the United Westland District. They will attend officially at Blackball Rodge on Monday night, Reefton- Lodge on Tuesday, Westport Rodge on Wednesday, Grey mouth Juvenile Rodge on Thursday and Grey mouth Rodge on Friday. City of Christchurch. —At the quarto rly summoned meeting, the N.G., Brother N. Sutton, presiding, accounts amounting to £479 12s and sick payments totalling £B6 10s lOd were passed for payment. One new member was initiated. The Noble Grand extended a welcome to P.P.G.M. Brother James (Royal Benevolent Rodge) and Brother Fright (Royal Volunteer Rodge). A letter was received from the Royai Kaiapoi Rodge inviting the members to visit the lodge on Tuesday, March 33. The election of delegates for the annual district conference resulted as follows: P.G. Brothers Chi vers, N. Carson, Brocker, Sharp, T. Woods, C. Wood and Brothers N. Sutton and O. Anderson. Royal Addington.—The N.G., Brother G. F. Dawson, presided. Brother F. W. Raroombe, P.G.. was appointed to attend the meeting of the Friendly Societies’ Card Association. A notification from the district secretary intimated that the purple degree would be given in conjunction with the Past Grands’ Rodge No. 1 on February 27, in the Oddfellows’ Chambers. The following were appointed to represent the lodge at the annual district conference on Monday, March 16: P.G.’s Brothers A. Gow, J. M’Guinness. W. G. Wigglesworth. and IT W. <Jourlay, P.G.M. it was decided to nominate P.G. Brother A. Gow for the position of Deputy Grand Master, and also for a sr'-t on the management committee, and B. others J. M’Guinness and W. G. Wigglesworth. P.G.’s, for seats on the management committee. It wa s decided to hold a bowling tournament during the next few months, the arrangement for such being left to P.P.G.M. Brother J. A. Clarke and P.G. Brother F. W. Rarcombe. 1.0.0. P. Templeton Rodge.—Brother H. Wright presided over a fair attendance, and correspondence was received from a talking picture firm asking permission to show- pictures in the lodge hall. After consideration, it was resolved to leave 11*^ matter to the hall committee to de_Star of St Albans Rodge.—Brother V. Whall presided, and correspondence wav received from the District Rodge asking for a representative to attend a nieeting to discuss steps for entertaining the Grand Rodge representatives on their way to Dunedin. Brother V. Wliall was nominated to attencf. The N.C. encampment notified its next meeting. An invitation was received from- Washington Rodge to cards and bowls at next Monday's meeting. The first nomination of officers resulted as follows:—N G Brother C. Tliackwell; V.G., Brother T J. Savage; secretary, Brother W. Thackwell; treasurer, Brother W. E. Herbert