Trebanog Working Men’s Club and Institute Ltd v Macdonald The appellant society was registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Acts 1893 to 1913, and its objects, as set out in its rules, were to carry on the business of club proprietors by providing for the use of its members, and for such associates of the club as were admitted to honorary membership, the means of social intercourse, mutual helpfulness, mental and moral improvement, rational recreation, and the other advantages of a club.