R. S. A.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19598, 19 September 1933, Page 12

R. S. A.

SOUTH CANTERBURY j BRANCH MEETING OF EXECUTIVE I At a meeting of the executive of the j South Canterbury Returned Soldiers' Association there were present: Messrs J. D. Mcßobie (in the chair ). W. G. Tweedy. B. Howell. R. S. Goodman. F. Davey. W. G. Mander. S. Shears, H. A. Wilson, E. Laverty, G. R. Park, W. Seward, C. H. S. Johnstone, and Rev. J. M. Stewart. An apology was received from Dr. Ulrich. The financial statement showing a balance in the Post Office of £285 5s 2d was approved. Mr Johnstone reported that St. Andrews sub-branch would help in any possible way the United Services’ Queen Committee. There -were four registered unemployed, and 28 cords of wood had been cut under the Poppy Day Scheme. Mr Howell reported for the Mackenzie sub-branch that it would assist the United Services Queen in any way possible. It vrould not be able to hold a concert or other function, but tickets would be sold, and an endeavour made to collect produce. The annual reunion had been held during the month at Cave, and was well attended. Two pension cases were being referred to the Pensions Committee. At the present time there were 12 registered unemployed, and during the month £l6 had been spent in supplementing wages. Mr Seward reported for Clandeboyc that there were no registered unemployed in the district, and asked for tickets for the Queen Carnival to be forwarded. Mr Davey reported that approximately 35 men were receiving work each "week, and £157 had been paid out last month. Two days at 12 6 were being given for the coming period. A deputation of five members of the Waterside Workers’ Union then waited on the meeting and asked for reinstatement of RH.A. assistance. It was resolved to reply that when the applicants were registered and eligible for unemployment relief, work would be given by the Association on the usual basis. . Mr Park reported that the membership figures were 717 with 399 names of last year's financial members who have not yet joined up this year. Mr Goodman reported that three pensions had been granted and 26 cases were still before the comnntMr Laverty reported that the ball had resulted in a small profit. Mr Park reported on the activities of the United Services Queen Committee It was resolved to support the curio exhibition, and endeavour to arrange a tableau for the processioi on September 22. These matters were lert in the hands if Bev. ■>. M. Stewart to report to the general meeting. A resolution of sympathy was moved to Mr S. J. Harrison, the general secretary of N.Z.R.S.A.. and the secretary was instructed to write to him. COURT OF APPEAL APPLICATION FOR REDUCTION OF ANNUITY Bv Telegraph—Press Association WELLINGTON. September 18. An application was made to the Court of Appeal by Mrs F. J. Seymour, now of Italy, widow, to reduce an anuity of £350 paid out of the estate of E. W. Roper to Mrs C. M. Preston, his daughter. Roper's will bequeathed the greater part of his estate to Canterbury University College, subject to a provision that the income therefrom was to be paid to Mrs Seymour during her lifetime. In 1927 an order was made under the Family Protection Act for the payment of an annuity to Preston, the annual income from the estate then being nearly £llOO, As the estate is now producing only £ooo a year, Mrs Seymour appeals to have the annuity reduced. It was intimated that Canterbury College would not be represented at the hearing. Decision was reserved.