SUBSCRIPTION LISTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 545, 15 October 1902, Page 2

SUBSCRIPTION LISTS.

THE VETERANS’ HOME AND TOWN CLOCK FUNDS.

11 There are two lißts on the table,” said the Mayor at last night's Council meoting, “ and I want members to say what wo aro to do with them.” The Councillors smiled at ono another, but made no response to His Worship’s question. “One is for tho Veterans’Home," continued the Mayor. “ This list is not increasing very much. Several lists have been sent into the country, but havo not been returned. There is the sum of £7 15s from tho Church of England and from £l2 to £ls from the Military Ball. Tho contributions from the Council and Harbor Board will help to make up £4O, and that appears to be about the best we can do.” Members thought that an effort might be made to bring the amount up to £SO, but after discussion it was decided to return tho lists as soon as those from the country were returned. The second list on the table referred to

tho Town Clock Fund, and His Worship explained that arrangements had been made for the payment in London by the Bank of New Zealand of the sum of £250

on account of the clock and chimes. It was therefore necessary to get to work to collect the money. “ I think several Councillors said they would collect subscriptions for the clock,” remarked the Mayor. Cr Kennedy said that he had about £l4 on his list. The Mayor said tho Borough Council

list amounted to something over £2O, and included the collection made by Mr Webb

at the Post Office last week —about £7. He understood that Cr Mason had a largo

Cr Mason replied that he had about £2O on his list, but he did not know whether it had not all to be gathered in. In the excitement of the moment, many people had put their names down, but they would have to be looked up. Cr Miller: We have about JESO, and we want £2OO, at the least.

The Mayor : Yes ; and there is no time to lose.

Cr Whinray : I have a list; but I have not had an opportunity to attend to it. I will give it a run round in a few days. The Mayor : The lists do not increase by being left on the table. Cr Mason : Well, I reckoned that I had done my share. I The Mayor :Is there not a list at the Herald? They opened one, and ought to have a good sum there. Cr Mason : The Herald handed me their list. It amounts altogether to about fourteen shillings. The Mayor : Is that the way you have been getting such a large list. You have been sweeping it in from all round. (Laughter.) After further discussion it was agreed that Councillors should bestir themselves, anl endeavor to collect the necessary amount.