FIRE BRIGADES' CONFERENCE

Hokitika Guardian, 11 January 1929, Page 4

FIRE BRIGADES' CONFERENCE

AI RIOTING OF COMMITTEE. The general committee of the Fire Brigades Conference and Demonstration met at the Town Hal! last evening, the Mayor (Mr (1. A. Perry) presiding. There were also present: Messrs Jelfries, Lynn, Oroufsky, IJraddon, Klcock, L. Boss. .Mclntosh, A. Thompson. Heenan and Evans, Coles and Lukin (joint lion, secretaries). The minutes were confirmed and cories):oiidenee approved. Sir Joseph Ward wrote thanking the Committee- for the invitation to he present,, hut regretted to state he was unable at that date to definitely make any arrangement for his presence.—Deceived. Various progress reports were received from .sub-coin mi Lees. The uroumls Committee reported on necessary work t,o prepare the ground on Cass Square for the various events, and authority was given for the Works enumerated lo he put m huiili, The Secretary (Mr Coles) reported having written to the Railway Department in connection with special trains. It was resolved to make the necessary enquiries for a programme for the fireworks display. Messrs Thompson, Ross, Lukin, Lynn and Stapleton were appointed a subcommittee to carry out the social dances. Messrs Houston (2), Adamson, Lawn, Lynn and Heenan were appointed . a sub-committee to arrange aquatic sports at Lake Mahinapua on picnic day (Wednesday). It was resolved to write to the Municipal Land inviting its assistance in connect ion with the various functions, and also- to write to the heads of the various churches asking for church service' to be held at a uniform hour on jfhe day of the parade, 10.30 being suggested. It was resolved to dispose of the rights to privileges on Cass Square by auction. Various other matters in connection with the functions were discussed and the meeting terminated at 8.30 p.m. with a vote of thanks to the chair.