St. Patrick's Branch, Lawrence.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume III, Issue 127, 8 October 1875, Page 13

St. Patrick's Branch, Lawrence.

The usual fortnightly meeting of this branch was held in its usual place of business on Monday evening, the 27th inst., Mr. Woods (president) in the chair. ' Mimites of- last meeting were read and confirmed, Correspondence was re«d from A. J. Templeton, corresponding secretary, and from John Cantwell, Secretary Dunedin Branch, conveying on behalf of the members of that branch a vote of thanks. Friendship (secretary) was by a resolution requested to acknowledge the same with thanks. On the motion of Vice-President WheLon, seconded by Bro, Spillane, v was resolved that the secretary communicate with other branches throughout New Zealand, seeking information as to the best methods of being represented at the forthcoming annual meeting at Melbourne. On the motion of Bro. Harris, seconded by Bro. Ryan, it waa resolved that the secretary take steps towardb providing officers' regalia. The quarterly balance-sheet was read, and the meeting in due form closed. Q barter's balance-sheet, beginning July 19th, ending September 13th. Total receipts, £54 8s 6d; expenditure, £2S ISs ; total in bank, current account, £27 19s sd.