AGGRESSIVE LODGE, I.O.G.T.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume III, Issue 236, 25 May 1881, Page 2

AGGRESSIVE LODGE, 1.0.G.T.

TEA MEETING. The anniversary tea meeting of the above Lodge, held in the Good Templars’ Hall, Grove-road, last evening, was a great success. Above 200 sat down to an excellent tea, the eatables provided being plentiful and of good quality, and the financial result should be both gratifying and satisfactory to the Lodge. The tables were furnished by Mesdames Jellyman, Cat veil, and Daines (2 tables), and Miss Daikcc (2 tables). At 7 o’clock an adjournment was made to Ewart’s Hall, where

THE EXTE RTAINMEXT was held, the building belonging to the Lodge not being capacious enough. The hall was well filled, and the audience showed their thorough appreciation of the entertainment by the hearty and genuine applausemanifested throughoutthe evening. Mr Rose, of Xelson, was in the chair. Herr Norberg’s Quadrille Band consisting of Herr Xorberg, Messrs M'Ehvain, James, Tucker, -Jas. Sinclair, and Rabbits, opened with the Xational Anthem, and played the following selections during the evening, Prima Donna Quadrilles, Revival Airs from Moody and Sankey, L’Jistelle Valse. JohnnyCope Polka,fand Camellia Schottischc, all of which are by Herr Xorberg. The hand was really the feature of the evening. The Chairman said he was right glad to see so many here to-night, and happily the length of the programme would enable him to dispense with a speech. He considered the entertainment to-night was a proof that his temperance friends had made one of the greatest discoveries of the age, viz., how to give a rational and intellectual entertainment without any objectionable feature in it. He had one reason to thank the same friends for placing him in that position to-night, for it enabled him to bear j testimony to his belief in the soundness of j the temperance cause. He was conductor | of a Band of Hope in Xelson, and when he 1 paid Blenheim another visit he would find j an opportunity of addressing the children. The first item on the programme was _ ; Choir Chorus, “ Laughable child.” ! A very spirited recitation was then given by Miss M. A. Carvel, a Juvenile Templar, followed by a selection by Herr Xorberg’s

Quadrille Band, and a capital recitation by Mr Chuck. The Chairman then called on Mr Terrill, who said he could personally testify to the advantages of the cause, as though not a Good Templar he had been a total abstainer for the last 20 years. Although he had seen no report of the proceedings of the past year, he had no doubt temperance principles were rapidly advancing even if not in this immediate district, in the world at large. It was not so many years since those who tried to raise the drunkard were scoffed at and ridiculed, even bymen who were members of Christian churches, people who prided themselves upon going about doing good. All the more honor was therefore due to such men as Sir Wilfred Lawson at home and Sir William Fox in New Zealand, for their persistent and earnest endeavors to stem the torrent of intemperance. Through their efforts men of standing, influence, and position had joined the ranks, and the majority of the clergymen were among the most earnest advocates. He concluded by urging parents and members of Churches to give the matter their most serious consideration, and by joining this movement and making total abstainers of their children do what little they could to help forward such a deserving cause. The following items were then given : Chorus, by Juveniles; recitation by Master McKinley ; reading, Mr W. James; chorus, by the Juveniles, “Sparkling Water”; recitation, by Master Chuck deserving special mention ; reading, by Mr Alloway ; chorus, by Juveniles; recitation M r .1. James; reading, Mr W. James; chorus, Choir. Mr Jellyman said he wished to direct attention to the Juvenile Temple; the number of members who joined since the opening, nine months ago, was 92, and by the aid of the parents the number should be doubled by next year. He was sorryf' so many familiar faces were absent, including the Rev. Mr Shirrifls, Rev. Mr Carr, and last but not least, Mr W. B. Earl). Almost everyone present missed the jolly, jovial face of tho latter, and he had the sympathy of all present with him in his sickness. Mr Jellyman concluded by moving votes of thanks to the ladies who had 'provided the trays, to the band, and to the chairman, all of which were carried by acclamation. The meeting concluded with the National Anthem.