| The average amount per member paid for sick I benefits during the half-y-ar varies iv the lodges from 19s Bd in the Waitahuna lodge to Is 8d in the Naseby Lodge, while in two lodges (Uromwell and Outrain) no expenditure at all has been incurred on account of sickness. The average for the district is 8s 2Jd, as against 9s 5Jd fur the corresponding period of last year. r rom the report we learn that the total number of members of registered friendly societies in the culony at the end of 1881 was 31,144, with accumulated funds to the amount of £29U.738 10s Bd. Amongst these I find that the Manchester Unity stands first with a membership of 8423, and funds amounting to £101,217 10s 3d. NOMINATIONS. The following nominations were made for district officers:—Provincial Grand Master— D.P.G.M. Ibbotson, P.G. Wood, Per. Sec. Lake. Deputy Prov. Grand Master, P.G. Wood, Per. Sec. Renfrew, P.G.Bremer.P.G. Lake.C.W. Smith, P.G. Gardiner, P.G. Smellie. Corre sponding secretary—P.C.S. Black, P.G. Bur ton.P.G.Fulton Treasurer—P.P.G.M. Eobin, P.P.G.M. Swan. Auditor—P.G. Gardiner, P.G. Williams, P.G. Bond, Per. See. Fulton, and P.G. Eenfree THE TONNKE. In the evening about forty of the brethren sat down to an excellent dinner at Carroll's Hotel. P.G.M. Gore occupied the chair and D.G.M. Ibbotson the vice-chair. After all pre sent had thoroughly satisfied their material wants, a number of toasts were proposed and duly responded to. Songs and recitations were also contributed by several brethren at intervals during the evening, and the company eventually dispersed apparently in the best of humours.
SHIPPING SUUMARY.
