The Hunua Hall.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 206, 5 September 1916, Page 1

The Hunua Hall.

i TO THE EDITOR] Sir, —Kindly permit me space through the medium of your columns to protect the public irom any misunderstanding caused by a letter written by Mr F. Lockwood. In the first instance, let me say that the Hall was built by shareholders (or settlers) each giving £l, the hall site being donated. The hall is clear of debt now and I have heard that .the only trustee now living in Ilunua has said that he is quite prepared to turn the hall over to the public provided the Committee are agreeable. But no, it is such an important institution that to become a member of its committee you have to put down £1 as a guarantee of secrecy of its workings and do nothing towards its welfare but wait for socials and patriotic farewells, and then " collar" a £l. In amusements we have had nothing arranged by its committee this winter, but perhaps it is too early. I think the New Year dance was arranged by them. In expressing public opinion we hold it to be run by boys, who are s:j proud of their position that to make the hall a public one is rather lowering their dignity in the eyes of the public.— I am, etc., D. M.