OTAKI REST RESORT.

Otaki Mail, 3 May 1922, Page 2

OTAKI REST RESORT.

COMMITTEE MEETING

A meeting of the committee of the above was held at the Council Chambers last evening, Mr J. R. Bills pre siding. There were also present Mrs Williams, Messrs Brandon, Reynolds, Vaughan, Pole, St. George and Wilhams (secretary). The balance-sheet, which reads as follows, was submitted: Receipts:—

<’. H. Williams, Secretary. Compared with the books and vouchers and found correct, H. Witcholl, April 28th. UablUttwt—

£634 10 0 A deputation consisting of the Bev. Petrie, Messrs Brandon and TCicolson waited on the committee as representing the Library committee. Mr Brandon pointed out that the subsidy from ihe Government had been dropped and that it was desirous that the library should be put on a proper basis. He therefore thought if the library was removed to the rest jooort site it would recoive better support, also that the duties of librarian and euatodian eould bo combined. A suitable building would cost £4OO to £SOO, and the sum of £3OO had been promised for the present building. The main question, he said, was whether th* Resort Commit toe would allow the building to be removed on its site. In answer to questions he pointed out that the library committee would bear all expense of removal aud erection, suggested that the gates to the grounds be closed between 5 and 6. and had no doubt that at a later date the Committee would hand over the control of th* site to the Borough Council. The Rev. Petrie suggested that a small committee be ect up by the Rest Resort committee to discuss the matter with representatives of the library committee.' After the deputation withdrew the East Resort Committee decided to turn down the proposal. It was decided to hold a world eg bee to plant trees ou Saturday next, and to invite residents to take part.

Donations £341 : 14 0 Kent premises 4 15 8 Proceeds Picture Show ... 33 12 0 Ansae Day collection, 1921 5 6 fthngiuru Knitting Club . . 15 0 0 Sale old timber and material 55 8 3 Proceeds two euchre parties 2 4 fi Ansae Day collection, 1952 5 0 £458 6 5 Balance 110 18 10 1570 5 S Expenditure:— Purchase Site £400 0 0 Refund rent 2 4 0 ‘ ‘ Otaki Mail'' 10 6 8 Rates 4 11 10 Plants 3 17 6 Posts 5 14 0 Flagstaff Expenses 3 7 5 Moving Buildings 11 0 0 Clearing Ground 7 13 8 Fence 39 2 5 Coin out 19 10 6 Cm tage 8 8 8 T.abor 30 18 1 Btsuk Interest, etc 18 13 5 Sundry 2 17 0 2370 5 3

Harper & Atmore . £9 17 6 T, B. Pole . 16 5 6 Sundry 8 2 Outstanding Cheque 1 5 0 Bank Overdraft . 106 5 8 £1S8 1 10 Balance 400 8 s Amu. £634 10 0 Band (Govt. Valuation) .. *800 0 0 Nine Bags Cement 4 10 0 Donations promised SO 0 0