The H.A.C.B. Society

New Zealand Tablet, Volume L, Issue 28, 19 July 1923, Page 27

The H.A.C.B. Society

ST. JOSEPH’S BRANCH, DUNEDIN.

The half-yearly meeting of St. Joseph’s branch (No. 73) of the H.A.C.B. Society.was held in St. Joseph’s Hall, Rattray Street, on Tuesday evening, the 10th inst., the president (Bro. J. J. Marlow, jun.) presiding over a fair attendance of members. The report of the sick visitors (Bros. A. Borland and A. Hanley) was handed in, and sick pay was passed for payment. Correspondence was received and an amount of general business transacted. One new member was initiated by the president, assisted by Bro. A. Gillick. The'installation of office-bearers for the ensuing term was conducted by Bro. J. T. Carr, P.V.P., as follows: —President, Bro. J. J. Marlow, jun.; vice-presi-dent, Bro. R. Simpson; secretary, Bro. J. Ford; treasurer, Bro. T. J. Boyle; guardian, Bro. D. Mcßride; warden, Bro. D. Crichton ; sick visitors, Bros. A. Borland, A. Han-

ley, and J. Hughes. • All returned •; thanks * for their v elec* tion, and appreciation was expressed of the installing officer s impressive conduct- of the proceedings. ‘ ST. PATRICK’S BRANCH, SOUTH DUNEDIN * /AT The usual fortnightly meeting of St. Patrick’s branch (iMo. 643) was held in St. Patrick’s Schoolroom, South Dunedin, on Wednesday evening, the 11th inst., the president (Bro. F. Mullm) presiding over a large attendance of members. Sick pay and accounts were passed for payment and routine business transacted. The resignation o Bro. J. Day from the office of warden was accepted with regret, and Bro. J. Noonan was elected to the position One new member was initiated by the president, assisted by Bro. J. Kerr, and several candidates were proposed for membership. Referring to the success of the recent euchre social the president expressed gratification at the excellent a endance, and said he hoped the members and their friends would support the social committee’s efforts in organising and carrying out similar gatherings. The prizewinners on the occasion above mentioned were Miss Kellie 10r and Mr. Patterson. At the conclusion of business all took part in a question debate, the prize-winners being B.P. Bro. F. Mullin and V.P. Bro J Kerr.