ATHENÆUM COMMITTEE.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume IV, Issue 218, 2 May 1873, Page 5

ATHENÆUM COMMITTEE.

A meeting of the above Committee was held on Monday evening last. All the members were present. Mr. Busch was called to the chair. It was proposed by Mr. E. C. Smith, seconded by Mr. J. S. MTntosi-i, and carried —" That Mr. Busch be elected as permanent Chairman. Proposed by Mi*. ISTewmarch, and seconded by Mr. W. J. Cooper—"That Mr. George be appointed Treasurer." Carried. Proposed by Mr. J. S. M'lntosh, and seconded by Mr. George—"That Mr. Smith be appointed Secretary." Carried. A letter was read from the Secretary to the Education Board, enclosing in voice ,of books forwarded to the value of £35 16s. 6d. The Secretary was instructed to have the library put in order for the receipt of books, and otherwise arrange to have them placed at the disposal of the members as soon as possible. The following rules were then agreed to.1. That the name of the Institute be the Naseby Athenceum. 2. That the Committee of Management consist of eight members; five to form a quorum. ' ' 3. That a Permanent Chairman be appointed, who shall have a deliberative as well as a casting vote. 4. That a Secretary and Treasurer be appointed. The Secretary to take minutes of meetings, carry on- correspondence, sign all cheques, and obtain counter-signature of the Treasurer to the same.

5. That two Auditors, elected from the subscribers, be appointed. Audits to take place in June and December. 6. That the Secretary, on receipt of a requisition signed by ten members (annual subscribers), be empowered to call a general meeting by posting notices in the reading room, giving not less than seven days' notice. Three-iif ths of the annual subscribers present to form a quorum. i 7. That all matters connected with the finance of the Institute be brought forward by notice of motion at a previous meeting. S. That any member absenting himself, from three consecutive Committee meetings' shall be deemed disqualified, and that the Committee shall elect from the subscribers another to fill his place. Messrs. Newinarch and Pipe were appointed Auditors, to audit the books up to the 21st instant; the late and present Treasurers being requested to be present. A coal house and closet were directed to be erected, the Secretary and Treasurer being instructed to see to the same—as also sundry' furniture. The last Monday in each month was fixed for the meeting of Committee. On the motion of Mr. Kewmarch, seconded by Mr. Pipe, the subscriptions were fixed as follows : Anniial ... ... £1 10 Half-yearly ... 0 11 0 Quarterly... ... 0 6 6 payable in advance; and the Secretary was empowered to receive subscriptions. The meeting then adjourned to Thursday, the Bth May. • A vote of thanks to the Chairman and acting Secretary concluded the proceedings.