Hokitika Fire Brigade

Hokitika Guardian, 3 May 1922, Page 4

Hokitika Fire Brigade

ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the Hokitika Fire Brigade was held in the rooms last evening, Supt Brnddon presiding over an attendance of 21 members. 1 Tile minutes of last annual meeting were confirmed, the outward correspondence approved, and the inward correspondence read and dealt with, the latter being of a formal nature, most of which ‘had received attention at practices.

The balance sheet showed that the receipts amounted to £39 11s 4d and payments to £4O 12s 4d, a debit balance of £1 Is being shown as against £3 10s at the beginning of the year.—Received. ‘Engineer Mclntosh donated £1 Is to enable the Brigade to start clear.— Received with applause.

'Hon. H. L. Alichel (Chairman), and Air A. A. Andrewes (Secretary) of the Fire Board attended and were heartily welcomed. Air Alichel in briefly acknowledging the remarks of the Superintendent, stating be was glad also to be present as an ex-Captain of the Brigade.

OFFICERS REPORTS. The various officers reported the gear generally to be in gooff order, the hook and ladder carriage being stated to require painting.—Received. During the making of {lie reports complimentary references were made in appreciation of tile support always received at the hands of the Fire Board SUPERINT UNDENT’ S RK I’ORT.

Gentlemen—lt affords me great pleasure to record another year of .successful effort. Attendance at files and practices has been most satisfactory, and as a result, a very high standard of efficiency lias been maintained and all outbreaks Of fire were promptly suppressed. Doubtless nil members of the Brigade will be interested and pleased to know, that Inspector Hugo expressed himself in very complimentary terms on the work performed by you at his inspection parade..

During the year now ended, the "'at; cr supply was very unsatisfactory, arid caused us grave concern but the supply has improved lately, this is a reason for congratulation for as 1 have pointed out on a former occasion, a failure of the water supply means, that outside n part of Reveil Street, and a small area, on Gibson’s Quay, miff Fitzlicilicit Street, the Householders have no protection from fire whatever.

Since Mr Ridbinds has filled the posiion of watchman and engine-keeper, a great improvement has taken place in the appearance and condition of our gear, and I desire to express our appreciation of the highly creditable manner in which he performs bis duty. In conclusion I wish to thank Deputy Davidson and all members of the Biigade matters generally, and also for the prompt and kindly support they have accorded me at all times.

I ne report was received and adopted and the reception and adoption of the balance sheet was agreed to.

The Superintendent reported that a team of six moil under Foreman Williams was going to take part in the Roof ton demonstration on Saturday next and be was glad to know they bad been doing some excellent practices. It was resolved that Foreman Williams represent the Brigade at the conference of West Coast Fire Brigades to he held at Reefton

Tne Superintendent drew members attention to the rule requiring attendance at tho annual meeting in uniform, so as to make the gear available for iu-

s] ection. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The election of office! s was of a very formal nature, the whole being ie-elec-ted with great unanimity as follows— Superintendent —Air W. C. Bra '-

don. Deputy Superintendent—■ Air G. Davidson. Secretary—Air .T. G. Dakin. Auditor—Air H. A. Thompson . The officers severally thanked members for the unanimous expressions of confidence given of their services. The roll was then called, and the meeting terminated.