NAVAL OFFICERS.

Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 63, 14 March 1919, Page 6

NAVAL OFFICERS.

■■■■ m 1 NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION. LONDON, January 10. The initial meeting of the above was held on December 27, at the Royal Automoblie Club. A large representative gathering of officers was present, with Engineer Licut.-Commander. Wm. Earnshaw. R.N., in tin* chair. The election oi office bearers was as follows: — Patron: His Excellency the Oovernor(ieneral of New Zealand. Hon. president: Right Hon. W. ]■'. Massey, Prime Minister. Hon. vice-presidents: Sir Joseph G. Ward. Bart., Minister of Finance, Hon. T. M. Wilford, M.P., Minister of Marine, Sir Thomas Mackenzie. High Commissioner for New Zealand. President: Engineer Licut.-Commander Wm. Karnsbaw, R.N". Vice-presidents: Engineer Lieut. 11. Wilson, R.N., Engineer SubLieut. C. J. Di-ewitt. R.N.R., Lieut. C. Harrison Smith, R.N.V.R., Lieut. R. Watson, R.N.V.R., Hon. secretary and treasurer: Lieut. J. C. Hewson, K.N.V.R. Council: Lieuts. G. F. Botham'ley, C. V. Brown, W. J. Noland. W. R. Ingram', S. P. Simpson, A. J. Dean, T. M. Alexander. Various matters of interest were discussed. By-laws of the association were passed. The keen interest already shown foreshadows a strong association and points to the fact that it will largely help to further interest in naval affairs in the Dominion. The objects of the association are both technical and social. All New Zeaianders holding naval commissions are urged to send their names and addresses to the secretary Lieut. J. C. Hewson, R.N.V.R., H.M.B. Hcrmione, Southampton.