DUNEDIN ORPHANS’ CLUB

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22545, 12 April 1935, Page 4

DUNEDIN ORPHANS’ CLUB

ANNUAL REPORT The annual report of the Dunedin Orphans’ Club, to be presented at the annual meeting on Tuesday next, states The executive regrets recording the death of Bro. W. B. Christie during the year. The loss is deeply felt. The season commenced with a membership of 20J, including life, honorary, and orchestral members. During the year 26 new members were elected, and after allowing for resignations and removals, the membership at the end of the season stands at 266. The following brethren qualified this season: —Bro. A. C. Hanlon (30 years); Bros, H. Henderson, C. H. Russell, A. Smith. A. B. Smith, W. Downie Stewart, T. H. Thompson (20 years); Bros. H. Archbold. G. T. Browne, F. Goodwin, E. W. Newall, J. M. O’Brien, W. G. Rossiter, W. Stevenson. A. E. Tilleysliort, S. F. Whitcomb, and IT. F. Davie (10 years). The meetings were again well attended, and, as in previous seasons, the high standard was maintained. Outstanding programmes were submitted by the performers aud orchestra, and were greatly appreciated by the members. Empire Night was celebrated on May 29, when, Mr Howard Ninnis, of the 4YA Broadcasting Station gave a delightful talk on the building up of the Empire, aud Scottish Night was held on June 26. It was controlled very ably by Bro. A. Macdonald. New Zealand Night was fixed for July 10, when the second portion of the programme was occupied with the screening of some interesting moving pictures. Ladies’ Night was held in the Tudor Hall on September 4, when a very large attendance of guests greatly appreciated the programme submitted. Following the usual custom, the Invercargill Orphans’ Club paid a visit on August 25, and presented a programme of outstanding merit. Before the visitors returned home, they were entertained the following morning at an informal function. The visit to the South Canterbury Savage Club took place on September 1, when a large number of members journeyed to. Timaru and received a rousing reception. As will be seen by the balance sheet, the club is still in a sound financial position. The cash statement for the season under review shows that it commenced with a debit balance of £lO 18s lid, and closed with a credit balance of 14a lid, The balance of assets over liabilities is £486 13s 4d, which is extremely satisfactory, particularly as the plant owned by the club has been heavily written down. During the season under review the following concerts were held:—Waikouaiti on July 31 for the Waikouaiti Plunket Society, Macandrew Bay on July 17, Montecillo Soldiers’ Hospital on October 10, and the Wakari Hospital on two occasions. Early in, the season a large chib badge was presented to the Wanganui Savage Club to be placed op the wall of the hall of that club. Bro. G. E. Withers resigned early in the season from the committee, and relinquished the position of chief steward which he held for a number of years. Bro. W. Ruffell wag granted leave of absence to visit Fiji, at which place he is now residing permanently.