ROTARY IDEALS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23603, 12 March 1940, Page 10

ROTARY IDEALS

APPLICATION TO LIFE COMMUNITY SERVICE ADDRESS TO AUCKLAND CLUB An address entitled "Ramblings in Rotary," in which he advised the ap A plication of Rotary ideals to every phase of life, was given to the Auckland Rotary Club at its weekly luncheon in Milne' and Cliovec s Nation Hall yesterday by Sir Robert. Garran. formerly Solicitor-General for Australia. He represented Rotnrj lntc national at the New Zealand annua Rbtary conference at Palinerston. rsorth last 'week. "Rotary is not a or religion for doing good works; it is ti way of life." Sir Robert said "U has helped everywhere to break down the barriers of * misunderstanding and reserve. and it has inspired its members to give a fair deal to everyone. ' He urged members to set an example in their vocations by giving their best service, and in the matter of community service he recommended an interest. in public affairs. Sir Robert referred to the r.jft ot £"100.000 for charitv made by Mr, J. R. McKenzie. and said it showed what Hotarv could do for a man, as the donor had publicly acknowledged that his inspiration to make the gift came from Rotary. The president of the club. Mr. K. Grierson, said the recent district conference was an outstanding success, and Auckland; represented by 19 members, 13 of whom were accompanied by their wives, won the Coltv Cup tor attendance, being over 1000 points ahead of the next club, Wellington. The next conference would be held in Ounedin

Mr. Grierson added that Mr. I). A. F.wen, of Wellington, had agreed to being nominated for a second term as district governor in New Zealand of Rotary International. It was reported that the forum to be held at Orewa on April 5 and 6 would be attended by Rotarians from Auckland. Whangarei and Dargaville. Visitors to the luncheon included Messrs. G. Claridge (Dunedin). W. P. Griffith (New Plymouth), N. M. Keane (Rotorua'i. R. L. Drummond (Whangarei),- B. S. Angus (Dargaville). J. E. Page, H. E. Roberts, A. Ely, W. H. Cocker, L. K. Munro and A. R. Thompson (Auckland).