HOKITIKA FIRE BOARD.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 June 1924, Page 4

HOKITIKA FIRE BOARD.

ANNUAL MEETING

.MONDAY. .JUNE 29th

Tlie annual meeting was held tit 3 p.m. present Hun H. 1.. .Michel, .Messrs .1. J. I freeze, J. H. Wilson, H. .M. Cotdson, J. F. (Iriersou Slid J. K. ’Cameron KBKCTIoN OF CHAIRMAN. Tiie Se ret ary (Mr A. A. Aiulrewes) took the chair mu! invited nominations for tlie position of Chairman. Oil the motion of Air Grierson, seconded by Mr Bieeze, the Hon H. L. .Michel was unamnvjusly rc-eloelyd Chairman. Mr Michel took the chair and acknowledged the renewed confidence expressed. Tiie minutes were confirmed <tnd outward correspondence approved. IN WA It D C’( lit It KSI’OND KNCE. From Hokitika Eire Brigade advising the re-election of Mr \V. Braddon a . .-’uperii.tendent. and Mr .T. J. Williams as Deputy .Superintendent, subject to the approval of the Board ; and asking tho Board to procure supply of medals, bars etc. for members.—Heceived. The appointments were confirmed and it was resolved to procure the trophies asked for. From G. Davidson, deputy superintendent resigning position.—Deceived and accepted with regret, the Chairman i'tying a tribute to the splendid services rendered by Mr Davidson as Deputy Superintendent and member Of Che Eire Brigade, From J. F. Grierson. Christchurch, in reference to tho supply of tubes for boiler.—Deceived. From Christchurch Fire Board asking support to request to GnvOriinU'iit to change the date of the closing of the Board's year to end on .March Hist. — Deceived.

From W. Midland, night watchman, in reference to annual leave and notifying ho had placed li substitute on duty I'm- seven days owing to illness.— Deceived. In view of very satisfnctorv .service it was resolved to pay lor the extra service. From Department of Internal Affairs enquiring as to supply ol huso for lire brigades, which it was proposed to indent from Heine. —Deceived. From Treasurer reporting receipt£l33 Us 7d. payments Cotj (Is Id, credit balance £l9o 3s ltid—Deceived.

From Secretary, report on tell-tale duck.—Deceived.

ESTIMATES UOK YEAR

Tiie Estimates for the yeiir were submitted by the Secretary totalling li 181). Deceived and adopted. SEEK iI.NTENDK.VrS iKKDODT.

I have the honour to report that during the year ending on this date, your Brigade lias: received and responded to five lire calls. Nut one ol these however, proved to lie of a serious nature and the lire loss thcrelure was very small.

In connection with the lust Call received. 1 regret having to report. thaty•;inill (li>|: -ed person entered No I station during the early haul's of Hiniilav. May 18th.. and having rim must, ur idl oi tin' water out of the steam tire engine hoilcr, started the lire beneath it going; the result was that one ttihe was destroyed and the liahmee, sjine Id!) tlihes loosened: the engine lit the time of writing is still out ol action, hut l understand will he ready again in a lew days. lo discourage liungeiiiligs like this. I would suggest the police he asked to take proceedings lor trespass, against any unauthorised person found in ally "of the h ire Stations. for in addition lo the above criminal action, stores in the shape of candles, oil. fuel, torches and tools have been removed from stations from lime to time. Kvon the ton-lies on the hose reels have been emptied. ,

It i, with t pleasure that 1 have iitt iin to retard Ur- active interest that fonti■■ lies t'i be taken li.v tin' members i I votii* Brigade in lire work, and that t!u* cflicienev shown at lift** Jtntl iniintor- is plctisnnt to sc.'. All I’riH'tiffs end tires are rti oedingly well altoinl-j od ; tin* Brigade Roll is fall, llnil sev-- , oral |inil>atinner- arc waiting ndniissioll In im-itirslii|». Alter !!■! year.' - service in this liri- . e.ule. Deputy Superintendent (leorge Davidson. owing to foilinir health. Inis I'ettnd it necessary to send in liis rosiginitin. and groat regret is felt li.v till monikers at 10-i"g Ids highly valued advice j-.id services We hone ll.it his Itealth call improve and and •. nahli: him to ninm n- m th- near tnlnre. The Press t ii-le lire e-cap.* at the Princess Theatre rei|tlires immediate attention, b-ilig in a vorv shake i-m----dition. Oh*.tnn lions eimtinne to he placed in t!ii‘ escape passages. whenever a show above tile average repititition comes here. f recommend that the following gear he ) n eared «lurin.ir the e .niitig year. | vie.: - :i hand hooks. 2 hurricane lamps. ! feet of 2! im h he?e. with eonpliiltfs [ lor -Miie. :t h-ather helmets. (I dress tunics and caps, ami I d >■/.. spanners. | Since your last annual nicotine, the Steam Kite Engine. Surprise .Manual , Engine. and the Hook and I.adder > Carria.ee have hcon repainted, the roof I c.f No 1 station renewed, and the front repnirc.-l: al-o dull feel of hose has . hoen received and added to the stock, j Some attention is needed to the llooa' of Xu 1 Station, where the steamer is run in ami out. All the gear is in i very good condition Received and , adopted. A.i'ivtui. amounting to £11'! 1 oil | were passed for payment. | The 15 iitrd rose at 55. !’> |i.m. !