Friendly Society Jottings

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20295, 3 May 1934, Page 9

Friendly Society Jottings

LOD3E CALENDAR. M.TJ.1.0.0.F. Thurs., May 3—Riccarton, Papanui (Belfast Branch), Kaiapoi and Papanui Juveniles. Mon., May 7—Addington, Leeston, Benevolent. Tues., May S—Kaiapoi. Wed., May 9—Perseverance. Thurs.. May 10—Papanui, Sister Pearce and Volunteer Juveniles. H. Mon.. May 7—St Matthew’s, St Marys. I. Mon., May 7—Ever Onward. Wed., May 9—Lily of Sydenham. Thurs., May 10 —Sumner Pride. I.O.O.I"• — „ _ Thurs., May 3—Star of Opawa. Mon., May 7—Waimate, Washington, Edith Cavell, Waihi. Tues.. May B—Star of Sydenham, Golden Link, Waitea. Wed.. May 9—Templeton, Daphne, Naomi, Sunshine. A.O.F. Mpn., May 7—Star of Canterbury, Papanui, Ashburton, Victoria, Pride of Rangiora Tues., May S—Queen of the Isles, Star of Green dale. Wed.. Mav 9 —Star of Dunsandel, Star of Rakaia. 1.0. R.— Thurs., May 3—Hope of Richmond. Sat., May s—Timaru. Philipson and j Whakaroa Juveniles. Mon., May 7—Star of Woolston, Ashburton. Tues., May S—Enterprise. Wed., May 9—Riccarton. Thurs.. May 10—Philipson. TJ.A.O.D.— . .. . j Mon., May 7—Pioneer, Mistletoe, J Acorn, Star of Ashburton, Bud of i Tuesday B_Hope of St Albans, j Anchor, Timaru, Trafalgar, Olive Branch. j Wed., May 9—Oak of Sydenham, Lily | of Richmond, Ellesmere. IT.A O.D. Ritual Competitions.—The second^ of j promoted by the Royal Arch Chapter j No. 1 will take place in the Oak of | Sydenham Lodge room on May 9. In i the Vice-Arch competitions Brother J. ; Collins (Ivy of Linwood) secured first j place with Brother Foster (Mistletoe), : second, and there is every indication of : a strenuous year before the judges. Mistletoe Lodge.—Brother T Thompson, A.D., presided, and the result of the Vice-Arch charge competition in con- ! nection with the Royal Arch Chapter i No 1 was announced, the winner being Brother J. Collins (Ivy of Linwood). with Brother Foster (Mistletoe) second. The meeting on May 7 will take the form of a social evening, with dancing. The serial committee lias arranged an excellent programme, and Brothel Les Kinsman’s orchestra will supply the 1.0. K. Philipson Tent Anniversary.—The efforts of the social committee were amply rewarded in the large gathering at the anniversary social and dance. Over 200 Rechabites and friends celebrated the event in St John Ambulance Hall, and the committee is to he congratulated on its arrangements lor the pleasure of the b Freda Judkins' Brother D. Tierney and Brothers Anderson. Brother W. Bay- j liss acted as M.C., and Brother Lovell s ; orchestra supplied the music. The per- ; formers were thanked for their assist- i ance by Brother W. Bayliss. The lucky spot was won by Miss Morris and Mr Chaplin: Monte Carlo won by Mrs G. j Duncan and Mr J. Forsey; and Miss Forsey and Mr L. Doherty won the flag j P.D.C.R.’s* Brothers A. Martin and C. H. j Bascand. Prov. D.R. Brother D. Rhind, \ P.S.S.T. Brother C. E. Saunders, P S.F.M. ] Sister G. R. Hull, P.P.C.R.’s Brothers ] A. Forsey. H. P. Smith, I-I. Kay, Sister Bunt, P.P. Secretary Brother W. Bay- 1 liss. Brother L. R. Gifford, secretary ! Juvenile Executive. Pride of Christchurch Tent.—The Chief Ruler. Brother A. Wilson, presided, ; and extended a welcome to visitors from j Philipson, Enterprise, Hope of Addington and Ark of Refuge Tents. The steady progress made by the Juvenile Tents was reported by the superinten- j dents. Brothers Townsend and Wilson, j Reports were given by Brother L. Brown ; on the Philipson Tent anniversary, by Brother C. H. Bascand on the Medical and Hospital Board’s meeting, and by j Brother G. Good on the Provincial Coun- j c-il’s meeting. A motion of sympathy | was passed to the relatives and friends I of the late Sister Lawrence. An in- ! vitation was accepted from the Star of I New Brighton Tent to attend the anni- j versary on May 15. An excellent pro- i gramme was arranged by Brother G. 1 Spiers, which included dancing and

piping by members of the Scottish Soriety, assisted by Brothers A. and W. Gray. Brothers C. H. Bascand and G. Good conducted the community singing in the social portion of the meeting. A.O.F. Court Papanui.—The Chief Ranger, Brother C. H. Holden, presided, and in connection with the annual conference to be held at Rakaia on May 3 the delegates were given instructions. It was resolved to send congratulations from the Court to Brother 11. K. Morgan (secretary Loyal Papanui, M.U.1.0.0.F.) on the celebration of the fiftieth year of his office as secretary. The resumption of the ladies’ evenings take effect from May 11. M.U., 1.0.0. F. Loyal Addington Brother G. F. Dawson, N.G., presided, and an invitation was received from Perseverance Lodge, U.A.0.D., to a social evening on | May 14, but it was decided to ask if arrangements could be made for May 28. For financial reasons the lodge was unable to support the request for a donation to Christchurch Free Ambulance. Brothers E. B. Harris and W. G. Wiggles worth, P.G., were appointed delegates to the meeting of the AntiWar Council. The N.G. reported on the social tendered to Brother Morgan. No- ! initiations for the various offices were received as follows: N.G., Brother D. J. D. Gourlay and E. B. Harris; V.G.. Brothers, E. B. Harris, D. J. D. Gourj lay and T. Martin: E.S., Brothers W. G. j Wiggles worth, P.G., Walker, Hayward | lodge business members took part in i flag 500, the winners being Brother and Mrs A. J. Forsythe, and a visitor from j Loyal City of Christchurch Lodge. Loyal City of Christchurch.—The ! officers and members of the Loyal ; Sister Pearce Lodge paid a sur- | prise visit to the lodge, and the ! Noble Grand. Brother N. Sutton, ex- ! tended a welcome to the visiting sisters and also to P.D.G.M., Brother Donnldj son, of the Ashburton District. A letter was received from the Loyal Wairewa ! Lodge, Little River, stating that the | officers and members of that lodge i would be pleased to visit the City Lodge on some suitable occasion. It was ! decided that the lodge entertain the ! Loval Wairewa Lodge on a date to lie i arranged. The official visit of the i district officers to the City Lodge lis to take place next lodge i nieht. May 14. and arrangements ! were made for the entertaln- | ment of a large number of visitors. Tn thanking the lodge for the welcome the Siste.- Pearce members had received, the N'-M* l Grand of that lodge. S-ster M P,ri".>- v reminded the City members *of tlm - Ting with Sisters Rriziev. Mil lee ..-m sir ‘ll. to he held at the meeting of the Sister Lodge on Mav 10 to vhi -h the members had '-con invited P B.G.M. Brother Donaldson also thanked the lodge for the welcome , he had received. 1.0.0. F. Washington Lodge.—N.G., Brother W. A. Allsopp presided, and in connection with the correspondence from the No More War Movement it was decided t hat as it was not a lodge matter members could decide for themselves regarding attending the meeting. It i was decided to invite members of ! Naomi Lodge to a social evening on May I 7 also wives and lady friends of mem- | biers. On June IS members of the Loyal I Addington Lodge will Vie invited to a ! social evening. On May 21 officers and j members of St Patrick’s Branch i H.A.C.B.S. will pay a visit to Washingj ton Lodge. P.G. Brother Lewis (Pion- : ecr of Southland Lodge) was welcome^ ! and be thanked members ! Hospital! The P.G.M. presented Brother I T<\ Piper with the jewel which he had ; ! won at the ritual competitions. X.O.G.T. ! Lilv of Sydenham Juvenile Temple.— ! Brother Forscutt, C.T., presided. Bro- ' iher A. Rennie, P.G.S.J.W., introduced ’ Brother W. lies (Grand Councillor) and j Mrs lies, of Dunedin. The superintenI dent (Sister J. Bravne) welcomed the ! visitors on behalf of the Temple. The I superintendent and Brother Rennie con- ! gratulated the members on the success i of their “ London Fair,” and it was decided to hold another one at an early date. It was arranged to hold the annual banquet on May 27. Brother W. I lies. Grand Councillor, installed the j officers, after which he and Sister lies | addressed the Temple and congratulated ' the members on the work they were do- : ing. Sister Brayne, in response, thank- | ed the visitors for their kind remarks. i superintendent by the G.S.J.W. After 1 business a pleasant time was spent in games.