OVERSEAS CLUB.

Otago Witness, Issue 3769, 8 June 1926, Page 33

OVERSEAS CLUB.

OPENING OF NEW ROOMS. The Overseas Club opened its new rooms in Riaoh and M Lennan’s old premises ou Thursday evening, the Mayor (Mr 11. L. Taploy, M.P.) piesiding. rrocecuinga opened wnh the singing of the National anthem, after which the piesident thanked members for his re-election to the chair. Continuing, lie said the aims of the club embodied tiie inculcation of the spirit of loyalty and unity in the British Empire. It was gratifying to know that to-day the Empire stood as firmly as ever, and it was a pleasure to express the continued loyalty of Dunedin to the throne. Though the rooms were not yet completed, it was fitting that the opening should fall on the King's birthday. All v.ould agree that the executive had acted wisely in securing such rooms, and he urged upon the meeting the necessity for increasing the club membership. Tho monthly meetings held from time to timo were most instructive and pleasant, as tho club wa3 always fortunate in securing good lecturers Mr Tapley concluded by introducing Dr Herrington. Dr Herrington addressed the gathering on Imperial matters and the importance of tho word ’’service'' in the maintenance of Imperial supremacy. Mr H E. Barrowclough moved the following resoluti on, which was seconded by Mr Robertson, and carried with acclamation:--“On this anniversary of our Sovereign a birthdav the Dunedin branch of the Overseas Club recalls with pride and gratitude the greatness of the Empire over which his Majesty reigns. We rejoice that we are privileged to belong to that great commonwealth of nations, and now record our unswerving loyalty to its constitution and aims. We are resolved that we shall do our utmost to preserve the traditions which have raised it up and to maintain the principles of justice . and honour and good government for which it has always stood. Musical items were rendered by Miss Lucy Janies, with Mr James at the piano. Supper and dancing eoncbjdcd the evening.