The Bucks Standard January 26th 1929
British Legion. The annual general meeting of this branch was held at headquarters; The Carrington Hall, on Tuesday last. Mr. J. E. Whiting (president) presided over a fair attendance, supported by Mr. C. W. Harding (branch chairman), Mr. W. T. Clarke (hon. Secretary) gave an account of the activities of the branch during the past year which was highly satisfactory from all points. The financial position was next dealt with and this proved equally satisfactory. Mr. J E. Whiting was unanimously re-elected president and treasurer of the branch for the coming year. The four vice-presidents were all re-elected, they being Lady Holland, Mr. J. J. Green, Capt. F. F. Brown, and Major A. G. T. Smith. Other officers elected were : Chairman of the branch and committee, Mr. C. W. Harding; vice-chairman Mr. R. Panter; committee Messers. A. Waring, P. Parker, T. W. Wenlock, F. W. Dolling, E. F. Nichols, W. D. Markham, H. Amos, with Mr. W. T. Clarke, hon secretary. Several matters regarding the social side of the branch’s work were brought forward and in one, that of the miner’s distress it was decided to organise some public function (probably a social) very shortly, the proceeds to be sent to the South Wales area, of the British Legion to be utilized for assisting the ex-Service miners. A vote of thanks was passed to all those responsible for conducting the monthly whist drives this season, which had been wonderfully successful both from a point of interest and finance. This source of income alone had brought in nearly £10. Owing to time several matters were held over.
