SERVICES RECOGNISED

Wairarapa Times-Age, 5 August 1938, Page 4

SERVICES RECOGNISED

WORK FOR WAIRARAPA R.S.A. MESSRS IRVING AND PRENTICE LIFE MEMBERS. . At a special general meeting, held last night, Messrs J. H. Irving and A. E. Prentice, were elected the first life members of the Wairarapa Returned Soldiers’ Association. There was an attendance of over 100 members and the motion, brought forward by the executive committee, was carried by an overwhelming majority. Mr Irving, who is the immediate past-president of the association, has been a keen and active member for the past twelve years. He occupied the position of president for six years and for the last four years has been on the executive of the New Zealand R.S.A. Mr Irving was a delegate to the Dominion Conference on four occasions and last year was elected a Wellington district vice-president. At the recent conference he was appointed chairman of the Defence Committee. He is also a member of the Claims Board and a Trustee of the Wairarapa Patriotic Association. Mr Prentice has a noteworthy record as honorary secretary of the association. He was first elected to the position in May, 1918, and has held office ever since—a New Zealand record. Mr Prentice is also secretary of the Wairarapa Patriotic Association and his knowledge and experience is always at the disposal of ex-Service-men. Reference was made by several members last night to the fine records and invaluable work of Messrs Irving and Prentice, who both replied .expressing thanks .for the honour accorded them. The chairman, .Mr H. J. Brass, presided and later an enjoyable social gathering was held when items were given by the following: Savage Club Orchestra, Messrs T. E. Handcock, L. D. Whale, W. C. Mann and G. V. Greer. Supper followed.