THE MEN'S OWN.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 191, 1 May 1914, Page 2

THE MEN'S OWN.

Anniversary Gathering.

Very auccessful first anniversary meetings were held in connection with the Pukekohe Men's Own Brotherhood on Sunday afternoon and Tuesday evening Isst. Both were open to ladies and con-members and were well attended. Sunday afternoon's meeting was addresred by Mr E. J. Huteon, secretary of the Auckland P.S.A. Brotherhood, who spoke of the Aims and Work of the Brotherhood Movement. An eloquent and instructive address was listened to with great interest and thoroughly enjoyed, as also was that of Mr Jos. Hunter. Solos were rendered by Mr W. T. Jones, Mm £. Allan and Mr Ashurst and were fully appreciated. Mr E. Allan, president, occupied the chair. On Tuesday evening the first annual meeting and social was held in the Oddfellows' hall, when the secretary's report upon the work of the oast year was read and adopted. The annual report showed that the first meeting was held on Sunday, April la, 1918. During the year 53 members were enrolled ; of these no fewer than 10 had left the district leaving a net membership of 40. Twenty-seven meetings had been held with a total attendance of 621, excluding those visitors present at three opon meetings. Thus the average attendance throughout the year had been 23 men per meeting. The attendance during the first half of the year was much better than during the summer but they were proud of the fact that the Hag had been kept flying. Eight speakers from a distanco had visited tho Brotherhood during the year. The subjects of addresses had been widely varied and without exception had been treated from the religious standpoint; many had been intensely interesting and all had been more or less helpful, encouraging and uplifting. Inspiration and comradeship had been realised. Hearty thanks were returned to tho many who had helped the Brotherhood.

The following representative body of men was announced as having been nominated or otherwise appointed to the Ueneral Committee for the ensuing year:—Anglican. Messrs J. B. Brown and H. G. H. Mason; Presbvterian, Messrs E. Allan and Mountjoy; Methodist, Messrs J. Patterson and J. Pilkington. In addition the ministers of the churches and the Salvation Army captain have a seat on the committee.

An admirable programme was submitted and excellently contributed to by all of the following:— Male quaitette, Messrs Roulston, Blake, Junes and Young; Miss ttagnall, Mrs Pilkirgton. Misses Allan, Messrs Ashurst, Young, McKay and T. Walker. Mr F. Souster rendered in goud etyle a humorous reeitation. The accompaniments were effectively played by Mies Penman, Miss Bagnall and Mr Ashurst. The various items were heartily applauded. The performers were thanked by the meeting, as also were the ladies who eerved the excellent refreshments. The meeting closed with the singing of "God be With You til! We Meet Again," and the benediction at about 10.45.