NEW ZEALAND NATIVES' ASSOCIATION.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 322, 8 October 1908, Page 8

NEW ZEALAND NATIVES' ASSOCIATION.

• A meeting of the' New Zealand Natives' Association was held at Godber's Rooms last evening, Dr. F. Wallace M'Kenzie presiding. There wero fourteen, present. . Forty new members were elected, several names being, tendered ,as the result of an energetic canvass by A. H. Vile (interim secretary),, whose example, observed the chairman, was worthy of emulation. The .draft set; of rules prepared by the sub-committee appointed for the purpose was read by the- secretary. The qualifications for membership'were stated to bo: — (1)' Born in New Zealand; or (2)' born in the Commonwealth of Australia; or (3) resident in the Dominion for 25 years/ having entered New .Zealand before the age of 15 years. ' . : .....; As explained by the chairman, the 15-year ago. limit aimed at preference for those who, had;served their time in New Zealand, over thoso who might enter at, say, 17 or 18, and had served their timo in another country, 'this" being ono of tho objects of the association. A man who had 'served bis timo in New Zealand would, said Mr. \ r ilc, havo a greater stako in the country. ■> After discussion it was decided to alter tho ago limit from 15 years to 5 years. It was also decided to includo the Now Zealand dependencies with the birth qualification area, and to add: born at sea on the way to New.Zealand,.... ' Tho question of admitting native-born Australians to membership was debated at somo length, it being 'finally resolved to amend that particular clauso of the qualification rule to read: —"Members of tho Australian Natives' Association bearing clearance cards from that Association." An opening function to celebrate tho formation of the association is to bo held shortly.

Notification is'given that'proceedings will bo taken against any person or persons selling raisins under the Pansy Brand" seeded raisins in packets on which the name of Messrs. Guggenhime and Co. does not appear. Nominations for all ovonts, except the Maiden Scurry, at tho Masterton Racing Club's meeting on October 29 and 30 close with the secretary (Mr.' A. Hathaway) at 9.30 o'clock tomorrow night. Tho shop at present occupied by Mr. H. C. Gibbons, florist, corner of Woodward Street and Xambton Quay, is elsewhoro advertised to lease for nine years. All particulars can be obtained from Mr. S.; George Nathan, Union Bank Chambers, Hunter Street. A four-cylinder 30-10 h.p. Daimler Laundelette car is elsewhero - advertised for sale, on account of owner leaving for England. Any trial will be given of the Daimler in question, which is : fully equipped for touring. Particulars can be . obtained from ' Mr. S. George Nathan, Union Bank Buildings, Hunter Street. The Scott Motor Co., Ltd., Wellington, has just landed a very fine 18-23 h.p. B.S.A. car from tho Birmingham Small Arms Company. Tho car is beautifully finished in dark blue, with tan'leathor, and all bright parts nickelplated. The body has the latest attachments in , the way of' hood; -folding screen, lamps, etc., and altogether it is ono of the best-finished cars imported. The car has plenty of clearance from the ground, is equipped with dual ignition, automatic lubrication, large tyres, gato gear. Tho engine is the quietest-running yet imported to New Zealand.