BANK OFFICER’S GUILD

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 105, 29 January 1924, Page 10

BANK OFFICER’S GUILD

FIFTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE The executive council of the NewZealand Bank Officers’ Guild met in Wellington on the fifth annual conference last week. Twenty-three delegates were present. In moving the adoption of the annual report, the retiring president, Mr. C. A. MacDonald, Wellington, referred to the steady growth of membership, which had reached 2087. The guild was now firmly established, and had come to be recognised as an integral and valuable part, of the bankin<r system the Dominion. Steady improvement is taking place in the conditions of service in the various banks for which the- guild claimed a share of the credit. Reference was made to various activities that the guild is carrying otft in the interests, of members. The Bank Officers’ Guild Beneficent Society, was now registered and about to carry on business. A valuable selection of books had been purchased for the guild libraries. Appreciation was expressed with the result of the recent examination for the diploma in banking in which 119 bank officers were successful in gaining passes in various subjects. During the year lectures had been given before members bv bankers, lawyers, and business men. The social side of the guild’s work was steadily developing and by means of local sections, members were banded together for their social, recreational and educational benefit. “The Banker,” the guild’s official organ, had now been established three years, and was steadily growing in usefulness and appreciation, Reference was made to the fact that the banks had taken steps to introduce uniformity in their note issues. The important matter of endorsements on bills of exchange was being carefully considered !>y a committee set up l?y t' l ® guild. . The statement of accounts showed that the guild was in a strong financial position with an accumulated fund of £1364 16s. 4d. Many matters of importance to members of the guild, were discussed by the conference. During the sessions the delegates from each of the six banks discussed various matters of mutual interest with the executive officers of their own particular banks. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: —President, Mr. L. C. Hawk (Bank of Australasia, Wellington) ; vice-nresidents. Mr. G. Glen (Bank of New South Wales, Auckland). Mr. W. G. Miller (Bank of New Zealand, Palmerston North). Mr. L. N. Fleming (National Bank of New Zealand, Christchurch), Mr. R. W. Jack (Union Bank of Australia. Invercargill) ; executive committee, W' P. Newton (Union Bank of Australia), J. Shaw and A. G. Henderson (Bank of New Zealand). W. B. Williams and E. G. Edwards (National Bank of New Zealand). N. B. Barkman (Bank of Australasia), R. Archibald (Bank of New South Wales), E. P. Wild (Commercial Rank of Australia) ; hen. auditor, P. M. Fookes. ANNUAL SMOKE CONCERT The Dominion Farmers’ Institute Hall was the scene on Thursday evening of a smoke concert given in honour of the delegates. M r . L. C. Hawk (the newly-elected president of the gufld) was in the chair. Mr. J. H. Baxter

(Union, Bank, Helensville) proposed the toast of the banks, and in doing so expressed guild members appreciation of the frank and friendly attitude displa.ved by the authorities towards their staffs’ organisation. The good understanding between the banks and the guild was a worthy example to the community. The toast was responded to by Messrs. P. H. Cox (chairman of the banks), H. Buckleton (Bank of New Zealand), A. Jolly (National Bank of New Zealand), A. J. AlcKav (Bank of New South "Wales), E. P. Yaldwyn (Commercial Bank of Australia), and Alex. Macintosh (late general manager of Rank of New Zealand). Mr. W. A. Letich, inspector of the Union Bank of Australia, proposed the toast of the guild. He heartily congratulated the members of the guild on the great progress their organisation had made, and for the spirit of moderation and conciliation that marked their relationships with the banks. The banks warmly appreciated the good work that the. guild was doing, particularly in the matter of higher education. The toast was responded to by Messrs. W. G. Miller (Bank of New Zealand. Palmerston North), and H. P. Mourant (general secretary of the guild). The toast of the visitors was proposed by the chairman and replied to by Air. R. W. Stevens (Bank of New Zealand, Riverton). An enjoyable programme of music, song, and recitation was contributed by Messrs. L. N. Fleming, C. S. Nelson. Tinney, C. Tucker, P. Barnes, and R. W. Stevens. Air. Frank Thomas accompanied at the piano.