RETURNED SOLDIERS

Wairarapa Daily Times, 12 April 1935, Page 5

RETURNED SOLDIERS

CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING.

A meeting of the Central Committee of the Wairarapa R.S.A. was held in Masterton last evening. Mr J. H. Irving presided, and thero were also present Messrs A. H. W. Evenden, E. Sortain Smith, G. M. Permain, W. J. White, L. S. Nicol, W. L. Free, S. Fletcher, H. F. Budd, G. T Cornick, and Messrs Gibb Johnston and A S. Murray (Carterton). An apology for absence was accepted from Mr J. Martin (Martinborough). • An applicant for Flock House came before the committee for examination, but was postponed for 12 months. A copy of the annual report and statement of accounts of the Association was received, and approved for submission to the annual meeting, subject to audit. Accounts amounting to £972/16/2 were passed for payment. A letter was received from General Sir Alexander Godley, expressing his thanks and appreciation for the hospitality extended to him during his recent visit to the Wairarapa.

It was reported that arrangements were well in hand for Poppy Day throughout the Wairarapa, and that arrangements for a public memorial service in the Park on Anzae Day were completed. With regard to the King’s Jubilee celebrations, it was decided that the Association take part as a body in the public church service on 6th May, and that the Municipal Band bo asked to head the parade from the club to the church. One new member was elected. The date of the annual meeting was fixed for 29th April.