British Legion
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Buntingford Branch of the British Legion was held at the Club Room on Thursday evening of last week. The chair was taken by the President (Captain H.H. Williams), who was supported by the Chairman of the branch (Mr G. Scarborough Taylor), Mr G.H. Maughan, and the hon. secretary and treasurer (Mr E.C. Clarke).
Mr H. Clarke was elected Chairman pro tem.
Mr F.W. Butler moved the re-election of Capt. H.H. Williams as President of the branch. They all knew the keen interest their President took in all matters related to Ex-service men. (Applause).
This was seconded by Mr H. Clarke and carried with acclamation.
Capt. Williams then took the chair. He said that although the branch may not have seemed to have done much during the past year it had carried out the work it had been asked to, and he hoped they would go on. As far as he (the Chairman) was concerned, he would do his best for the Ex-service men and for the Legion. (Applause).
The Chairman moved the re-election of Mr Scarborough Taylor as Chairman and Mr E.E. Dennis as Vice-Chairman.
Mr E.C. Clarke was re-elected secretary with Mr F.W. Butler as treasurer. The Committee was re-elected en bloc, with the addition of Mr A. Coxall. The Committee was also appointed to act as the Unity Relief Committee.
Mr E.C. Clarke presented his annual report. during the year five new members were admitted, bringing the total to 42. Business loans had been granted to two members, and several Ex-service men had received assistance from the Relief Fund, the total amount distributed being £24 7s. 2d.
The balance sheet showed total receipts £13 12. 5d. and expenditure £5 19s. 6d., leaving a balance in hand of £7 12s. 11. The Poppy Day receipts were reported as being £102 13s. 10d., which was considered very satisfactory.
Mr Scaborough Taylor, who said the accounts were in a very satisfactory condition, moved their adoption.
This was unanimously carried.
The Chairman said he regretted that out of 19 who received assistance from the Relief Fund only three were members; he hoped that all Ex-service men would realise that the membership was only 2 and a half pence per month. It was rather disappointing to find that men did not join the Legion after being helped.
The secretary stated that nominations were required for one member to attend the Whitsuntide Conference in London, and the name of the President was submitted.
Mr Scarborough Taylor brought up the question of games fixtures with neighbouring branches, and it was decided to challenge Barkway to a shooting match.
A sincere vote of thanks to the Secretary (Mr E.C. Clarke) for the able manner in which he had managed the branch during the year concluded the meeting.