CALEDONIAN SOCIETY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 16 January 1928, Page 2

CALEDONIAN SOCIETY

At ft meeting of the executive of the Motueka Caledonian Society, held in the High School on Saturday evening, the following members were present: Messrs R. R. McGregor (chairman), '0; J AV Banner, «Tr A: MeGlaaheny d. ■T: Brought J. Thomson, C. Thomson, D. Goodall, A. Dougins, H. Hart, V. .Tnmes and B. V.‘ Warren. A letter from the Pipers’ and Dancers’ Association of New Zealand regarding registration of competitors was read; and it was agreed to defer consideration until the next meeting. • Sundry accounts in connection with the Highland gathering oh New Year’s Day amounting to .£4l, were duly passed for payment. •A:’ statement, presented by the secretary;'setting out approximately the financial 'position of the society, disclosed ‘ the gratifying fact that the gathering this year had been run most successfully. After all accounts have been paid "the organisation will have roughly a credit of £6O with which to carry, on. ' The question of holding a Burns’ night (25th;, .January) came ! up, for consideration and, following a-'.lengthy I discussion, it was decided that the society .hold a Burns! night, along ■ similar lines to that held two years agio, provided that suitable talent coiild be secured within the time. A sub-committee, ' consisting' of the president rind Messrs C. Thomson, J. Thomson, J. Brough, and .B. Warren was set up to make: arrangements. The committee will.'endeavour to obtain the services. of two exponents of Burns from'.Wellington'for the occasion." J "; . JVfr «T; Hume (Tasman) waa' elected to jthe executive .to fill /.the, vacancy causrid bby! 'Mr -C.'.' Thomson;. bemg'.-. appointed, secretary 7 in' place ,of Mr Bariner/who is shortly leaving.tlie district; ''/7; " ' . ‘ 1 *

Mr R. Taylor was granted permission to organise' dances at'Hau in aid of the society, provided the consent of the school committee was obtained for i use of school. *' The president stated that this would be the lrfst executive meeting that the ;• secretary (Mr 0. A. Banner) would attend before his departure, for Wellington. 'He did not intend to reiterate what had/already been 1 said on several occasions during the last few weeks concerning Mr Banner’s capabilities and popularity; but \voiild give members the opportunity of adding a few words. Mr Banner forestalled any speeches by remarking that; he thought, his worth had.been somewhat exaggerated at the various little ftinction9 held in his honour. His associations with the Caledonian Society had been of a most pleasant nature, the members of the •executive had' pulled together harmoniously arid had given him every assistance at all times. The society was now in a better position that it had ever been .but, from experience, lie had found thiit the most dangerous period of an organisation was when it had reache'd^h.e'zenittt of its power. Most its ad- ' othCTwise'- a backward. was liatte 'to take place. The Motueki , Caledonian Society wax in a prosperous condition; and advancing; He would- endeavour each, year to be present 1 at its gatherings. ■■-•.•rijirt Brough,? • supported by Mr J. Thomson; moved tlint Mr Banner he made a 'life member of the society. Thia"was carried. \ ■ Mr Banner, returning tlianks, said it was a particularly high honour for an organisation to confer on one of its memberr and lie appreciated it very much.