HERITAGE MOVEMENT

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26328, 6 December 1946, Page 10

HERITAGE MOVEMENT

INCREASING ACTIVITIES ADDRESS TO ANNUAL MEETING That the activities of Heritage were becoming known throughout the world was mentioned by Dr 0. C. Mazengarb, chairman of the executive of the parent society, in an address at the annual meeting of Heritage (Otago), Incorporated, last night. Dr Mazengarb said that the National Executive had had a letter from a resident of Malta asking for details of the organisation and work of Heritage in New Zealand. Dr Mazengarb spoke of the work of Legacy in Australia, and contrasted it with what Heritage was doing. In Australia a great deal of publicity was given to Legacy children. They had special badges, uniforms, and clubs that identified them in the community. In New Zealand, on the other hand, it was felt that Heritage should not single out its children, but that they should grow up in the same way as other members of the community. Heritage had received considerable help throughout the Dominion, he said. The pupils of Wanganui College last year had agreed to forgo their prizes and give the money to Heritage. A mother whose unmarried son had been killed overseas gave to Heritage his gratuity, amounting to £2OO. Dr Mazengarb went on to discuss the problems encountered by the movement and how they could be solved. The value of the work of Heritage did not lie in the amount of cash that was spent, he added. The general activities and voluntary services of Heritage were often more important, he said. Annual Report Prior to Dr Mazengarb’s address, the annual meeting was held. The president, Mr C. W. Birch, occupied the chair. Moving the adoption of the annual report and balance sheet, Mr Birch thanked the various committees for their work during the year. The task of Heritage, he said, would not become easier. As the war got further and further away, the public was likely to become less willing to give money to such an organisation as Heritage. It would become increasingly necessary, therefore, he said, for members to keep the aims and objects of Heritage firmly before the public. There is a great need for us to induce young ex-servicemen to act as sponsors,” said Mr C. M. Greenslade in seconding the adoption of the report. “As the years go on Heritage will acquire more and more children, and we should have younger men coming along to look after their interests. Mr Greenslade added that it was pleasing to see so many Maniototo residents as members of Heritage, and no doubt they would be made use of in the future to give town children a change in the country. The report balance sheet were adopted. . , Officers Elected

The following officers were elected: Patrons, Mr Justice Kennedy and the Mayor, Mr Camerpn; president, Mr C. W Birch ! vice-presidents—Messrs W. F 'Forrester, C. M. Greenslade, and A. P. Greenfield; conveners of committees —Messrs A. M. Elliffe (Visiting), R. H. Stevenson (Membership), L. O. Chivers (Publicity), C. K McLean (Vocational) ,C. M. Greenslade (Health), Mr Birch (Finance); executive—Messrs D. L. Wood, A, L. HOog. I P Cook, A. B. Jones, I. S. Cantrell, and" H. C. Carter; treasurer. Mr A. McHutchon; hon. auditor, Mr C. S. D. Aitchison; hon. solicitors Messrs Stewart, Payne, and Forrester; secretary, Mr R. S. M. Sinclair.