RETURNED SOLDIERS’ ASSOCIATION

Evening Star, Issue 21715, 9 May 1934, Page 3

RETURNED SOLDIERS’ ASSOCIATION

MEETING OF EXECUTIVE A meeting of the executive of the Returned Soldiers’ Association was held in the club rooms last night. Present were the president (Mr A. Thomas), Messrs A. M‘Hutchon, W. F. Forrester, J. S. Skinner, H. L. Paterson, A. Duncan, G. L. Ferens, P. S. Anderson, A, C. Laing, C. L. Calvert, A. S. Falconer, A. J. Gordon, and J. M. White. The Chairman extended a welcome to three new members—Messrs A. Duncan, C. L. Calvert, and J. M. AVhite—and expressed the hope that their association with the executive would be of the happiest. MEMBERSHIP. The Secretary reported that fiftyfour and twelve nominations had been received for membership and honorary membership’ respectively. Seven inward and three outward transfers had been approved. The total membership for the Dunedin district was 915, said the Secretary, who remarked that that number constituted a record. FORMATION OF BOWLING CLUB. Stating that there were many members of the association who would be prepared to support the jiroject, a letter was received from a member of the association suggesting that a returned soldiers’ bowling club should be formed. There were several suitable sites for a green, which would be a decided asset to the association. The Dunedin Bowling Centre would give its support. “ There is something to be, said for the idea, but it is certainly a proposal that should be dealt with carefully,” said Mr P. S,. Anderson. “ I suggest that a sub-committee ho set up to meet representatives of those who brought forward the proposal.” Mr Paterson: The formation of a bowling club, including as it does the building of rooms, the upkeep of the green, and other incidentals, would run into about £1,5001 It is too great a risk. . Voices: It would not cost as much as that. After several members had voiced their opinions, it was decided to adopt Mr Anderson’s proposal, the sub-com-mittee to report at the next meeting. GENERAL. Messrs A. Thomas, A, S. Falconer, and the secretary (Mr O. L. Ferens) were appointed delegates to the annual conference to be held at Wellington on June 26 and 27. Advice was received that a reunion would be held at Alexandra on May 18.