CO-OPERATIVE SPIRIT

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26793, 9 June 1948, Page 6

CO-OPERATIVE SPIRIT

MILTON R.S.A. NEW CLUBROOMS COMPLETED At last night’s meeting of the Executive Committee of the Dunedin Returned Services' Association, Messrs J B. Gray and H. J. Hamilton, of the Milton Sub-association, acknowledged a grant made by the executive towards the furnishings of the new club at Milton. . Mr Hamilton, president of the Milton branch, outlined the extensive alterations carried out by the voluntary labour of members. Over £2600 had been raised, yet the club was insured for well over £3OOO. This was a good indication of the spirit existing in the club'. Mr Gray said that the grant was only one example of the practical help given by the central executive to his subassociation. He concluded by invit-* ing members of the executive to the official opening early next month, which would take the form of a public function in the afternoon and the annual reunion in the evening. The meeting was attended by Messrs A. J. H. Jeavons, D. L. Wood. K. W. Stewart, N. G. Stewart, W. G. Nicoison. C. K. Saxton, H. H. Parata. W. P. Wellington, A. W. K. Barnett, W. E. Earnshaw, M. S. Myers, and Dr S. L. Wilson. After a discussion on a letter from the Otago Aero Club asking for support in its claims for Government assistance, Mr K. W. Stewart moved that a close investigation of the club's claims be made, and assistance given where practicable.—Referred to the General Committee. Honorary Membership “In general, it is not a desirable practice to admit as members persons who have not served overseas, but happen to be friendly with some of the members,” said Mr Myers, when an application was received, seconded by two financial members of the association. In the application it was stated that the applicant visited the club at irregular intervals with two of the members, who were particular friends of his. Mr Myers emphasised that he would not oppose this particular application. ■ Club facilities were well patronised by existing members, said Mr N. G. Stewart. At the present lime tnere were only about 50 or 60 honorary members, but if the number grew to any extent ordinary members might Dcinconvenienced. After the application ha •A been approved, the matter of future policy was referred to the General Committee. Soldiers’ Plots A letter was received from the Port Chalmers Committee statins that the Port Chalmers Borough Council had set aside a soldiers’ plot in the cemetery, and recommending that it be formed into a lawn plot. One sold’er had already been interred there. Finality had not vet been reached on the matter, but appropriate action would be taken when necessary, stated the president. . “There should be no complaints about the condition of the soldiers’ olot at the Anderson’s Bay Cemetery m the future.” commented the secretary. Mr Ferens, when he reported to the executive that the Minister of Internal Affairs had approved an annual grant of £l5O to the Dunedin City Council towards the expense of maintaining the plot.