OFFICERS ELECTED

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 221, 15 June 1931, Page 8

OFFICERS ELECTED

New Zealand Alliance THE NEW PRESIDENT The Rev. J. R- Blanchard was unanimously elected to succeed the retiring president, the Rev. W. J. Comrie, at the final session of the annual meeting of the New Zealand Alliance. . The following were the vice-presidents elected:—Messrs. F. B. Adams, H. b. Adams, A. R. Atkinson/J. S. Baxter, C. Bellringer, Bishop F. Bennett, Ven. Archdeacon Chatterton, Rev. J. Cocker, Kev. W J- Comrie, Commissioner Cunninghams (S.A.), L. E. Falkner, F. A. Feist, Ferriman, Hon. Sir G. iowlds, Hon. J. B. Gow, M.L.C., Hon. A. F. Hawke, W. J. Helyer, W. D. Hunt, Hon. L. M. Isitt M.L.C., A. R. Laidlaw, O. M. Luke, T. H. Macky, J. McCombs, M.P., Rev. J. Paterson, H. E. Pacey, Hon. A. J. Stallworthy, D. G. Sullivan, M.P. Mr. A. H. Ivory, LL.B., A.P.A.N.Z., was unanimously elected lion, treasurer. The following members of the standing committee were elected:—Messrs. F. C. Spratt, A. R. Atkinson, F. A. Feist, W. J. Helyer, W. D. Hunt, C. R. Edmond, Rev. T. W. Vealie, Hon. L. M. Isitt, M.L.C.. Rev. H. J. Odell, W. 8. Bruce, S. T. 8. Martin, Lieut-Colonel Burton, Mrs. Peryman, Rev. J. Hubbard. In connection with the Rev. W. .J. Comrie's retirement the following resolution was adopted:—“That this annual meeting of the New Zealand Alliance records its deep appreciation of the lifelong service rendered to the prohibition cause by the Rev. W. J. Comrie, and especially of his invaluable aid during two terms as president; it rejoices to know that while laid aside at present he hopes soon to be able to take his place as heretofore in the front rank of our forces.” Mr. F A.. Feist, who for a number of years has been lion, treasurer, having expressed a wish to retire from that office, the meeting adopted the following resolution: —“That this annual meeting places on record its admiration of the lifetime of service given to the prohibition movement by Mr. F. A. Feist, and expresses its very hearty thanks to him for valuable services rendered over a number of years as bon. treasurer; to unstinting labour he has added personal generosity and tenacity under very trying conditions ; the meeting rejoices to know that in retiring from the position of treasurer Mr. Feist will continue to be closely associated with the movement.” Votes of thanks to hosts and hostesses, the officers of the meeting, secretaries, reporters and doorkeeper, and especially to the general secretary, were adopted.