It shall be lawful for the treasurer or clerk for the time being of any loan society, whose rules shall have been duly certified as aforesaid, to sue for and recover, for the use of such society, the amount of any note or other security which shall have been passed or made payable to the treasurer for the time being of such society, whether or not any change or changes shall have taken place in the person by whom the said office of treasurer or clerk may be filled.