A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION

New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 11739, 29 January 1924, Page 11

A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION

BANK OFFICERS’ GUILD SMOKE CONCERT. The Dominion Farmers’ Institute Hall was the scene last Thursday evening of a smoke conoert in honour of the delegatee attending the fifth annual conference of ‘ the guild. The function was most successful. The chair was occupied by Mr L. C. Hawk, the newly-elected president of the guild. He extended a . welcome to the guests of the evening, who included the chief executive officers of the banks. Mr J. H. Baxter (Union Bank, Helensville) proposed the toast of the banks, and in doing so expressed guild members’ appreciation of the frank and friendly attitude displayed by the authorities towards their staffs’ organisation. The good understanding between the banka and the guild was a worthy example to the community. The toast was responded to by Messrs P. H. Cox (chairman of the banks), H. Buckleton (Bank of New Zealand), A. Jolly (National Bank of New Zealand), A. J. McKay (Bank of New South Wales), E. P. Yaldwyn (Commercial Bank of Australia), and Alexander Macintosh (late general manager of the Bank of "New Zealand). Mr W. A. Lei toll, inspector of the Union Bank of Australia, proposed the toast of the guild. He heartily congratulated the members of the guild on the great progress their organisation had made, and for the spirit of moderation and conciliation that marked their relationships with the banks. The banks warmly appreciated the good work that the guild waa doing, particularly, in the matter of higher education. The toast was responded to by Messrs W. G. Miller (Bank of New Zealand, Palmerston North) and H. P. . Mourant, general secretary of the guild. The toast of the visitors was proposed by the chairman, and replied to by Mr R. W. Stevens, Bank of New Zealand, Riverton. An enjoyable programme of music, song, and recitation waa contributed by Messrs L. N. Fleming, C. 8. Nelson, Tinney, C. Tucker, P. Barnes, and R. W. Stevens. Mr Frank Thomas accompanied at the piano.