THE WAIRAU CLUB.

Marlborough Express, Volume XXXVII, Issue 142, 20 June 1903, Page 4

THE WAIRAU CLUB.

A SOCIAL INSTITUTION.

A meeting of the newly-formed Wairau Club was hold in tho Library Institute last evening. The was a good attendance of members, and the Rev. Father Servajean presided.

Having transacted preliminary business, the meeting proceeded to the election of officers. The appointment of the President was held over till a meeting to be held on Monday night, so that the consent of nominees might first be obtained. The other officers were elected as follows ;—Vice-Presi-dents, Messrs F. Bull, K. Mclvor, and W. Allen; Capiain, Mr W. Esson; Deputy Captain, Mr S. Eckford; Trus tees, Messrs W. Girling, E. Parker, and E, F. Healy ; Hon. Secretary, Mr H. R. Wakelin ; Assistant Secretary, Mr A. Esson ; Hon. Treasurer, Mr H. R. Bigge; Auditors, Messrs F. Botfc rtll and K. Wanden; Committee, Mr L. Bartlett, Yen. Archdeacon Grace, Rev. Father Servajean, Messrs .R. Logan, N. Jordan, S. Bull, J. Logan, E. Walsh; all other officers to be exofllcio members of the Commit cc.

The Question of accommodation for the Club was discussed at some length. The prospect of securing central rooms was held out, the representative of the owner of the premises attending and explaining that he would be in a position to treat with the Club at the end of three weeks. Accordingly, it was decided to hold over the matter of securing a permanent abode till the end of that time; and a sub committee was empowered to make arrangements for the use of temporary quarters and report to the meeting on . Monday night. In discussion it appeared that the objects of the institution were of a social nature, the aim being to set up a Club with rooms containing the means of intercourse and recreation. Billiard tables, card tables, books, and dramatic, musical, and other institutions were mentioned.

Draft rules were adopted, aud the framing of by laws was left to the Committee. Th.9 entrance fee was fixed at ss, and the annual subscription at 265, or £1 Is if paid within a certain time. A strong membership was assured.

A vote as to the name of the new institution decided in favor of " The Wairau Club," a proposal that it be called "The Wairau Young Men's Club" being defeated.