Friendly Society Jottings

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20313, 24 May 1934, Page 13

Friendly Society Jottings

LODGE CALENDAR. c m.u.,i.0.0.f. i * Thurs., May 24—Papanui. Sister \% Pearce and Juveniles. • f Mon.. May 2S—Malvern, City of t Christchurch, Progress. Lf Tues.. May 29—Coleridge, Phillips- A town. Heart of Oak. o Wed., May 30—Jubilee Volunteer. ; t Thurs.. May 31—Riccarion, Papanui J (Belfast Branch), Kaiapoi and h Papanui Juveniles. j A H A.C.B.S— j * ATon.. Alay 28—St Patrick’s. b Tues., Alay 29—Sacred Heart. t X.O.G.T.— ( Aron., Aray 28—Ever Onward. v Wed.. May 30—Lily of Sydenham. j, Thurs., Alay 31—Sumner Pride. f 1.0.0.1'. \ Mon., Alay 28—Rakaia, Star of Rangi- *•' ora, Star of St Albans, Victoria, J Te Tawera. Tues., May 29—Alexandrovna, Star of < Linwood, Lily of Sydenham. ‘ Wed.. Mav 30—Ridgrely, Halcatere, * Star of Canterbury. I Thurs., Ala* 31—Star of Opawa. j A.o.r.— i Mon., Alay 28—Woodford (Court Bel- - fast visits), Queen of Canterbury, t TOR. l Thurs, Alay 24—Philipson. c Sat., May 26—Opawa and Tawera , Juveniles. Aron.. Alay 28—Pride of Christchurch, Star of Riccarton Juveniles, Ash- \ burton. Tues.. Mav 29—Pride of Linwood , Juveniles, Star of New Brighton, , Sunshine Juveniles. Wed.. May 30—Ark of Refuge. Thurs., May 31—Hope of Richmond, JTassall Memorial Juveniles. U.A.O.D. Alon., May 28—Star of Anglesea, Ivy ; of Linwood. Perseverance, Star of Ashburton, Lily of Temuka. Tues., Alay 29—Ethelbert. Wed., May 30—Old Oak, Queen of the Oak. U.F.S. DispensaryThe quarterly meeting of the committee of management will be held in the Foresters’ Hall. Oxford Terrace, next , Thursday. An improvement in the trading account and an increase in prescriptions are recorded. A decrease in the hospital account for the corresponding period of last year is evidenced and a recommendation is to be placed before the meeting for the reduction of levies from July 1. Dominion Council of Friendly Societies. The annual meeting of delegates will be held in the Rechabites’ Chambers, Wellington, on May 29, at 9.30. Brother J. K. Macfle (A.0.F.) will preside, and the statement of accounts and auditor's report will be presented and many important remits will be considered which have a bearing on surplus funds, rate of interest to be earned by the sick and funeral fund, payments to pensioners i by friendly societies, etc. The elec- ! tion and installation of officers will take 1 place at the conclusion of the meeting, | which will be attended by delegates ; representing practically the whole of the friendly societies in the Dominion. U.F.S. Council. The quarterly meeting of the U.F.S. Council will be held in the Trades Hall ' at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday next, Alay 26. ; After the usual quarterly business lias been disposed of. Dr M’Gibbon will at- t tend and place a proposition before the ! meeting whereby he will agree that if 3000 members can be obtained at the ' fee of £1 5s per member per annum he will provide eight free beds in a private hospital and perform all operations for ear, nose and throat complaints. As the address, will be very interesting, all members are invited to be present. X.O.Xt. Canterbury Provincial Council.— I P.C.R. Brother T. Nuttall presided. Motions of sympathy were extended to Brother and Sister Martin in their re- | cent bereavement and to Sister Coton. j who is in ill-health. Reports were received from Brother W. D. Bunt on the i last district meeting. P.S.J. Brother ; Saunders submitted a report on the juvenile movement. A report on the Band of Hope Union was tendered. Social reports were received from Brother H. P. Smith on the Philipson Tent social and New Brighton Terr anniversary. A welcome was extended to Brother Owen (Ark of Refuge Tent) on his elevation to provincial business. Brother Rhind (Richmond Tent) made a suggestion that a hiking party lie organised, this being left to the delegates to refer back to their Tents. It was decided to set up a vigilant committee to deal with the various remits which were passed at tlie recent district conference held in Wellington, the object being to bring into active operation as speedily as possible the new rules. The following committee was selected:—Secretary, Brother W. D. Bunt. P.C.R. Brother Nuttall, P. P.C.R. Brother Smith and P.P.C.R. Brother Good to work in conjunction with D.C.R. Brother Bascand and P.D.C.R. Brother Martin. Ark of Refuge.—Sister A. Oollister, * Chief Ruler, presided, and one new member was initiated. Sister A. Collister and Deputy Ruler Brother G. Brisattend the unveiling of the memorial at enterprise Tent. At the conclusion of business the social hour was spent in amusements. U.A.O.D. Oak of Sydenham.—A.D. Brother J. Betts presided, and DtP. Brother F. L. Herriot was present. A motion of sympathy was passed in the death of the i late Brother C. G. Smith, and one with ' Brother .T. O. M’Kenzie in the death of \ his father. Two applications for Grand j Lodge benefits were forwarded. One funeral claim was passed for pay- I ment. One candidate was initiated, j Visitors present were:—P.G.P. Brother M. O'Donogliue and I.G. Brother \V I Burrows (Lily of Richmond Lodge), i Grand Guardian Brother G. Al'Kenzie , (Hope of St. Albans Lodge). Grand Sec- j rotary Brother F. E. Talbot (Alistle- j toe), P. A. Brother F. Caldwell (Blqck- 1 ball), Brother H. E. Al’Donagh (Buller No. 43) and P.A. Brother C. A. Percy (Ivy of Linwood). Ivy of Linwood Lodge.—Arch Druid , Brother J. Collins presided, and references were made to the ritual

competitions held by the Royal Arch Chapter. Two sisters from the Queen of the Oak Dodge gainhonours, lirst and second place, in fne Arch-Druids’ charge competition, thefr lodge now having 26 points for fh« Bierman Challenge Cup. The Past Arch charge competition will tbe held on June 19. Consideration was given to the formation of the Ivy of Linwood Juvenile Lodge, and it was agreed t.o hokl a special meeting on Tuesday, May 29. The visitors were accorded a vote of welcome, and fraternal greetings were exchanged. After routine business the lodge adjourned to hold the Arch-Druids’ charge competition (open to all members of the Ivy of Linwood) for the Burgess Memorial Challenge Shield. G.V.P. Brother Bigg, p.G.P. Brother Burgess and Secretary Brother Ballan acted as judges. The competition resulted: Brother J. Collins, jun. 1, Brother P. Cotton 2. Pioneer Lodge.—A.D. Brother C. H. Clyde presided. Correspondence was received fro m the Ivy of Linwood Lodge asking all members to attend a meeting a consider the formation of a Juvenile Lodge; from R.A.C. forwarding tickets for the annual ball; and from Dr Robertson stating that he was taking Dr Averill’s place while away, and asking to be placed on the medical list of the lodge. The application was granted. The U.F.S. Dispensary forwarded the quarterly report. The Grand Secretary notified that the panel of auditors had been held over till November, and asked for the names and addresses of memreference to the proposed universal clearance. The following officers were elected for the coming term:—J.P.A., Brother C. H. Gyde; A.D.. Brother W. S. Kinley; V.A., Brother J. W. Nee; secretary, Brother W. J. W. Neate; treasurer, Brother L. A. Morrison; M.S. Brother 11. E. Smith; A.D.B.'s, Brother J. Watson and J. G. Morris; V.A.B.'s, Brothers .3. Gray and Brother A. Whitworth; 1.G., Brother L. Bouteray; 0.G.. Brother H. S. Wilson; auditor. Brother C. H. Wright; delegates to the U.F.S. Benevolent Association. Brothers 11. K. Smith and Brother J. G. Morris. Mistletoe Lodge.—V.A. Brother AY. Turton presided, and the quarterly report was received from the U.F.S. Dispensary. . Tbe nomination and election of officers resulted as follows:—A.D. Brother W. Turton; V.A., Brother R. Duncan; secretary. Brother F. E. Talbot; treasurer, Brother R. Kinsman; minute secretary. Brother G. H. Ayson; A.D. Bards, Brothers F. Davison and G. S. 15. Donaldson; V.A. Bards. Brothers J. Smith and A O. Forster; J.G., Brother J. Jones; 0.G., Brother Capstiek; auditor, Brother W. L. Thomas. D. P. Brother Keen and P.D.P. Brother F. Hughes acted as scrutineers, and received a vote of thanks. Brother Fox. of the Moturoa Lodge (New Plymouth) was welcomed. X.0.0.F. Rid.gely Lodge.—Brother E J. Cross. N.G., presided, and a motion of sympathy was passed to the relatives of the late Brother T. Frisby. A notification was received from Hakatere Lodge I (Ashburton) that members and officers 1 will visit Ridgely Lodge on Saturday, ; June 2. A welcome was extended to a i large number of visitors, and responses I were given by Brother Thackwell (Star jof St Albans). P.G. Brother Thomas (Star of Canterbury, Timaru) and Brother J. Richardson (Templeton Lodge). !At the conclusion of lodge business ! visitors were entertained in competi- : tions in bowls, ping-pong, quoits and ! cards. A.O.F. I Centenary Celebrations.—A circular , letter has been issued by the Canterbury United District Executive, in which an ! lives from each Order in" Christohurdi j to attend the Centenary church parade. I Reserved seats will be placed at the disposal of representatives who attend the service on Sunday afternoon, June 3, at ! o p.m. The procession will leave St | John Ambulance Rooms at 2.30, and, with the Municipal Band in attendance, will proceed to the Cathedral, where a special sermon will be preached by the i Very Rev Dean Julius. A collection will ; be taken up and the proceeds given to : St Martins House of Help. | Centenary Banquet.—The Canterbury j District Executive has approved of the arrangements for the banquet on Thursday, June 7. in (he Winter Garden. P.D.C.R, Brother F. T. Eldridgo, District Trustee, will occupy the chair, and an excellent toast-list and musical programme will he submitted, with Mr G. M.TT..1.0.0.F. Loyal Past Grands’ Lodge No. I. Brother A. Foster presided, and a letter was received from Loyal Leeston Lodge requesting the arrangement of a visit for the purpose of conferring degrees by the Past Grands’ Lodge. The matter was referred to the District officers for permission. The question of appointing judges for the efficiency competitions was finally dealt with. The committee elected to arrange for the visit from the Ashburton lodges reported that arrangements were well advanced, and a large number of visitors will be in attendance. Loyal Sister Pearce.—An invitation to members to visit Loyal Timaru has been accepted to attend a special meeting in September. Arrangements are being made for tbe accommodation of 25 sisters, who will travel by motor bus to Timaru. Loyal Addington.—The installation of officers will take place on June 4. at 6.30, and will be followed by a ladies' evening at S. Washington Lodge (T.0.0.F.) will officially visit on .Tune IS, when the lodge will meet at 6.30. 1.0.G.T. I Lily of Sydenham Temple.—Brother E. Marshall, C.T., presided and one new j member was initiated. Final arrange-; : menta was made and stall-holderes appointed for tbe “London Fair” on Fri- | day next. The cradle roll superintendent, Sister J. Gilroy, reported that two | members had been added to the roll dur- , i ing the past. week. The superintendent, • Sister J. Brnyne, on behalf of the i with his a^Mstnnf-superi ntendent’s commission and thanked the retiring nsI sistant (Brother A. Rennie) for his help j during the past two years. The programme arranged for May 30 is “Back to ha by days," and all members were asked to bring a photo taken when a baby. Parents were also invited to come and bring n photo. A prize for the best baby will be decided by popu-