MEMBERSHIP OF R.S.A.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 May 1934, Page 10

MEMBERSHIP OF R.S.A.

PROTEST AGAINST METHODS. ADMINISTRATION OF FUNDS. “This meeting of returned soldiers protests against the use of the administration of labour subsidies from relief funds as a lever to secure membership of the Returned Soldiers’ Association,” was a resolution passed at a largely attended meeting at Hawera last nignt. A relief worker alleged that when he approached the association for a subsidy on work he was refused because he was not a financial member. Later he received subsidised work, but 2s 6d was taken out of the subsidy to go towards his subscription. Mr. M. R. Jones, president of the association, defended the action of the executive. He said the association was responsible for the funds being available and paid for the administration of them, so it was only fair that men getting the benefit should form the association. Mr. H. A. Morgan condemned the executive’s action. If a man was unemployed it explained why he was not a member of the association, he said. KAKARAMEA HALL FUNDS WOMEN’S INSTITUTE DANCE. With the object of raising funds the Kakaramea Women’s Institute held a “madhatter’s” dance last week ; when there was a large crowd, despite the fact that the night was not of the best. The first prize for the ladies was won by Miss J. Adlam, with Mrs. Adlam second. The men's first prize went to Mr. W. Watt and Mr. J. McGorman was second. A waltzing competition was won by Mr. and Mrs. McMillan (Eltham), Mr. and Mrs. Butler (Hawera) being runners-up. Mrs. Laing (Patea) judged. A Monte Carlo one-step was won by Miss J. Adlam, and Mr. McGorman. A sweepstake Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss E. Roberts and Mr. R. Hamlin. Music was provided by Wills’ Melodymakers. Miss M. Hamlin played an extra. Mr. C. Lord made an efficent master of ceremonies. MANGATOKI HALL CONTROL. ANNUAL COMMITTEE MEETING. There was only a fair attendance of residents at the Mangatoki hall on Monday night for the annual meeting of the hall committee. Mr. E. J. Gifford presided. The balance-sheet was adopted. Receipts totalled £3ls 10s 6d, expenditure £2l 7s 2d and unpaid accounts £1 Ils, leaving a credit balance of £8 12s 4d. The committee elected was Messrs E. J. Gifford. A. E. McGuinness, C. T. Nicholas, L. J. Taylor, A. E. Mahon, K. Schmid, B. H. Parker and A. A. Hammond. Mr. Gifford was elected chairman, Mr. Nicholas deputy-chairman and Mr. McGuinness secretary and treasurer. The secretary was voted £2 2s honorarium. It was decided to purchase and erect new tank and also to make repairs. A working bee will meet at an early date.