GRAHAMSTOWN BRANCH.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume III, Issue 127, 8 October 1875, Page 13

GRAHAMSTOWN BRANCH.

The quarterly meeting of the members of the Graham stown Branch of the H.A.C.8.5., was held on Monday, September 13, at the Hibernian Hall, Shortland — Brother Mulligan, P.P., in the chair. About 50 members were present. Fines were recorded against members living within a radius of two miles who sent no apology for non-attendance. Messrs. Donnelly and Herk were j admitted as benefit members. A letter was read from Mr. Brook- I field. Revising Barrister, in answer to the Secretary, stating his I opinion that it will be necessary for the branch to amend their'bye- j laws and to obtain the certificate of an actuary before they can adopt the new general laws of the Society. Letters were also read j from the Otahuha and Onehunga branches. Messrs. Whelan and darken were proposed for membership. Brother D. E. O' Sullivan was elected vice-Preddent, vice Brother Mcllhone resigned. The Secretary stated that it was not in the power of the Judical committee to bring up a report on the charge they were balloted for to adjudicate upon, as it was still sub judice. The Secretary brought up a progress report of the late anniversary ball. 0 ver 100 couples were present. It was one of the most successful affairs ever held in the Academy of- Music. The Secretary congratulated the members on the fact that there was not a single case of sickness amongst them at present, for the first time within the last two years. The receipts of the Branch from all sources for the quarter amount to £14010s 6d, and the expenditure to ,£IOO 9s 10. The state of the furiS^at present is — To credit of sick fund, ,£374 11s 3d ; management fund, ,£34 9s 2d ; funeral money on hand, .£7 10s 6d. The ' sum of .£4O stg. was received from the E.D. during the quarter, being the funeral allowance advanced by this Branch to the friends of two deceased members. Of the expenditure for the quarter, £41 16s 8d was sick pay granted to members, and £20 stg. funeral allowance. After transacting some miscellaneous business, the meeting closed with prayer.

About One's Sel*.— The object of brushing the teeth is to remove the destructive particles of i'ood which by their decomposition generate decay. To neutralize the acid resulting from this chemical change is the object of dentifrice. A stifl brush should be used after every meal, and a thread of silk floss or india-rubber passed through between the teeth to remove particles of food. Rinsing the mouth In lime water neutrrlizes the acid. Living and sleeping in a room which the sun never enters is a slow form of suicide. A sun bath is the most refreshing and life-giving bath that can possibly be taken. Always keep the i'eet warm, and thus avoid colds. To this end, never sit in 4 damp shoes, or wear foot coverings fitting and pressing closely The best time to eat fruit is half an hour before breakfast. A full bath should not be taken loss than thiee hours after a meal. Never drink cold water before bathing. Do not lake a cold bath when lired. Keep a box of powdered starch on the washstand, and after washing, rub a pinch over the hands. It will prevent chapping. If feeling cold before going to bed, exercise ; do not roast over a fire.