BANK OFFICERS’ GUILD.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16452, 14 June 1921, Page 7

BANK OFFICERS’ GUILD.

A successful meeting and smoking concert of bank officers was held at the Jellicoe

Hall on Friday, the object being- to consider the desirsbiliiy of establishing a Canterbury seotion of the guild. There were present-eighty-four members of the staffs of various local' banks. Mr H. P. Mourant. general secretary, attended and addressed the meeting. Mr H. G. G. Lyttle, executive councillor, representing the Union Bank, wa? elected to the chair. In calling upon Mr Mourant to address the meeting, the chairman expressed to him a very cordial welcome, and emphasised the general appreciation of the meeting for his attendance. Mir Mourant stated that it was at the instigation of the Executive Committee in Wellington that he was attending various centres in the South Island, and he came

bearing the greetings of that body. He hoped that, as a result of his efforts, some action would be taken t-o further the aim of the guild. He related the very satisfactory work of the guild up to the present time, which ho thought was very encouraging. The membership of a similar organisation in England numbered about 30.000. end. look-

ing at the figures throughout the Empire.it would appear that satisfactory progress was being made, and they felt assured of ultimate success. It was also refreshing to observe that the ladies were now beginning to realise the important work of the body and the probable individual benefits t;j T>e derived from its membership. They were enrolling steadily, and were welcomed into the guild. Speaking generally, Mr Mourant stated that the bank officers throughout the Dominion were fortunate in having an organisation of their own. He believed they were going t-o make it a worthy organisation. and one to represent the voice and wishes of all bank officers throughout ‘New Zealand. It was now an incorporate body, and had obtained recognition bv the banks. Speaking with regard to the guild's journal, tho •' Banker,” Mr Mourant appealed to members generally for their individual assistance in making the journal a successful paper, and urged them to have no hesitation in submitting matter for publication which would he of general interest. Mr Mourant also referred briefly to the educational side of the guild’s movement, and called attention to the benefits to be derived from pursuing the courses of r tudy provided. It was pleasing to note the action of the banks in regard to the payment of foe? of members and other advantages, and particularly in the case of the Bank of New Zealand, whose encouraging support was worthy of great appreciation. He bon®d the

other banks would take example. At- the nonclusion of his address. Mr Mourant invited members to ask questions upon any points upon which they desired information. Several questions were submitted, and they were answered.

A hearty vote of thanks was accorded t> MV Mourant for Ills address.

After some discussion, it was unanimously resolved, on the motion of Mr W. F. Drake ■Bank of New Zealand), seconded by Mr Butters (.National), that a Section Committee should b° formed in Christchurch, and that the meeting proceed at once to the election of officer?. The question s>f representation was dis-

the following for consideration:—Bank of Mew Zealand, three members: National, two members; and one each from the other banks, making a total of nine.

It was moved bv Mr F. 7,. Porter fßank of New Zealand) and seconded by Mr R. F. V. Renai (Bank cf New Zealand) that the suggestion of the genera] secretary should be adopted.

It was moved as an amendment bv Mr M. F. Drake, and eeconded bv Mr GJasson •Union), that the representation should be

n proportion to the. number of members of :he guild belonging to each institution.

On being put to the meeting, the amendment was lost., and the original motion was carried.

The following officers were nominated to represent the various banks: —Bank of New Zealand, Messrs 15.I 5 . L. Porter, D. Appleby and W. G. Cunningham: National Bank, Messrs L. H. Fleming and Tv. G. Butters:

Union Bank. Mr iL. G. G. Lyttle: Bank of Australasia, Mr F. O. Addis; Bank of New South "Wales (left in abeyance, as no representative was present); Commercial Bank. Mr A. D. Roberts.

At this stage the meeting r»«olvrd itself into a smoking concert. Mr W. T. fßank of New Zealand), was elected to the chair, slid on excellent programme was gone through. The toast li*=f included I hat cf

“ Kindred Guilds,” which was responded tr by Mr Parsonson, secretary of the .Insurance Officers’ Guild. Pongs were contributed by Messrs Fleming. March, Porter and Anolebv. violin Palos by Mr Turner, piano polo bv Mr West, while Mr Owen gave gono of his army sketches.