Waihi

New Zealand Tablet, 30 July 1908, Page 15

Waihi

.7 .- - . July 15. Considering the inclement weather -, there, was, a. good at- • tendance at the half-yearly meeting- of St. Joseph's branch of H.A.C.B. Society held last night. One candidate was proposed. Officers for the ensuing half-year were elected as fol- , lows : — President, Bro. P. Colvin ; vice-president, Bro. T. Ryan ; secretary, Bro. T. Collins, P.P. (re-elected); treasurer, .Bro. W. Sullivan, P.P. (re-elected); warden, Bro. R. Ritcfiie ; guardian, Bro. D. Conlon ; visitors to sick,. Bros. Heffron and * O'Donnell. The newly-elected officers were installed by P.P.

July 23.

Bro. Graham. The balance sheet for the half-year showed .an increase in the sick and funeral fund of only £3 is 7d, but at the~same time £17 16s 8d hadbeen paid out in sick pay. The management fund showed an increase of £8 12s Bd, -the benevolent fund had increased' by £1 . 10s 6d, and the entertainment fund by ;£i6 7s 9d, showing a total increase of nearly £30. Owing to all the books having been destroyed by fire at the secretary's residence in March, the making of the balance sheet had been rendered very difficult. It was resolved to write to the Borough Council asking on- what terms the proposed baths could be engaged for the opening night, and, in the event of receiving a favorable reply, to. arrange for a" grand aquatic carnival. It was decided that after next meeting a progressive euchre tournament be held, and that lady friends be invited.