SAVAGE CLUB

Wairarapa Times-Age, 3 May 1940, Page 2

SAVAGE CLUB

ANNUAL MEETING. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Deputy Chief Wilton presided over an attendance of 35 members at the annual meeting of the Masterton Savage Club.

Before the meeting commenced members stood in silence as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Chief D. A. Pickering and Savage N. Leighton. Apologies for absence were received from Savages Russell, Youngquest, Power, McPherson, Gully, Clark and Kerry. The annual report and balance were adopted. Deputy Chief Wilton moved that

“All incoming councils be given emergency powers for the duration of the war. This was seconded by Past Chief I Kennedy and carried. Deputy Chief Wilton moved that “Free and full membership be given to all members who enlist in H.M. Forces for active service, from their calling up till their discharge.” The motion was seconded by Savage F. Pickering and carried. The election of officers resulted as follows: Chief Savage, Mr V. Wilton; deputy, Mr F. L. Price; chief scribe, Mr T. E. Handcock; auditor Mr F. A. R. Wesney; musical director, Mr C. W. Kerry; council. Messrs A. Steele, N. Flemming, J. A. Kennedy, W. G. Perry C. J. Curtin, D. Couper, O. Hemmingsen. It was decided that the opening

Korero be held on May 11. The annual report stated inter alia: —The year closed with a membership of 10 life members, 59 active, and 20 honorary members. The year commenced with £54 15s 2d in credit, less £25 outstanding rent paid out of current year’s receipts, showing an actual credit balance of £29 15s 2d brought forward from the previous year. With a loss of £l9 13s 9d on this year’s working. the credit balance now stands at £lO Is sd. The Post Office Savings Bank reserve was drawn on to the ex- ! tent of £4O during the year. Leaving | aside the £25 paid for rent outstanding, the actual position is that the club I has exceeded its annual reyenue by I £l9 13s 9d. The amount received for | lettings of the club rooms during the I season amounted to £62 15s, and it will here be realised how important this revenue is to the club's present and future financial position. The club’s whole-hearted thanks are due to the Chief Scribe for his very efficient handling of this important item. It I will be obvious, therefore, to members I that during the coming season economies will have to be effected in var- > ious directions. The Council Atten- ! dances were: Late Chief Pickering 9, Deputy Walton 15, Past Chief Jenkins 12 j Savages Barber 15, Connell 13, Flemming 13, Kennedy 11, Perry 15, Price 13, Wilson 10, Chief Scribe 15. There a were 15 Council meetings held. Our I thanks are due to all Savages who I have so loyally assisted the Club dur- | ing the season. The publicity given by g the Press was invaluable, and much | appreciated. We also wish to thank | Sava’ge F. A. R. Wesney for services as g hon auditor. It is indeed with the 3 greatest regret that we have to report | the passing of our beloved Chief Alex, g Pickering, during his term of office, a His sterling qualities and his real Bo- | hemian spirit endeared him to all Sav- | ages. We regret also the passing of g another sterling Savage, Norman g Leighton." The report is signed by Mr g V. S. Wilton, deputy chief. $