WESTERN SUBURBS

Auckland Star, Volume LXXV, Issue 106, 6 May 1944, Page 8

WESTERN SUBURBS

SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR R.S.A. The annual general meeting of Western Suburbs R.S.A". was attended by nearly 100 members. The report welcomed men of the Second N.Z.E.F., many of whom had joined the association and were taking a keen interest in its affairs. The financial position of the association was flourishing, the cash assets amounting to over £300. Satisfaction was expressed at the record collection of just on £300 on Poppy Day and the public and collectors were thanked for their response and for their assistance.

The election of office-bearers resulted:— President, Mr. W. H. Lucas, New Lynn; vice-presidents. Messrs. T. A. Bishop (retiring president), H. H. Booth (Henderson) and T. W. Auckram (Glen Eden); auditor, Mr. W. H. Roberts (Henderson); hon. secretary, Mr. C. S. Garratt (Henderson). The executive is composed of delegates from the various sub-branches.

The meeting agreed to an increase in the subscription to 7/6 in order to cover the cost of the R.S.A. Review.

At a social following the annual meeting the retiring president, Mr. Bishoj), was made the recipient of a handsome silver cake dish for Mrs. Bishop, a wallet and substantial cheque, in recognition of 12 years of service in office. Mr. Lucas, in making the presentation, referred to Mr. Bishop's sterling qualities and his inspiring leadership of the association. He had acted as honorary secretary and treasurer from 1932-1930 and had been president since 1936. The election of air. Bishop as vice-president of the Dominion R.S.A. for the Auckland district was not only a tribute to Mr. Bishop but a credit to the association.

Mr. Bishop, in reply, stated that though at times the work had been liurd it had afforded him great pleasure, and the friendships he had made and retained by his connection with the U.S.A. had been well worth while. He saw a great work ahead for the association and the growth of membership was an assurance that recruits would be forthcoming when the time came for the younger men to take over the running of the movement. Me hoped the objective of 500 members would be reached this year.