THE LATE TIMARU FIRE BRIGADE.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2493, 17 March 1881, Page 2

THE LATE TIMARU FIRE BRIGADE.

A th ; rd meeting of the members of the late Fire Brigade was held last evening, at the Clarendon Hotel, Mr T. Murray presiding. The Chairman stated that he had called the meeting to receive reports from the sub-committee, and to farther advise, and to instruct them as to future proceedings. Their present actions were of serious moment and would also be closely watched, and it was necessary that any steps taken should be carefully considered and generally endorsed. This was his excuse for trespassing so much on their time.

Mr Waters (late Treasurer) then reported that the solicitor had sent for him that morning, and they had together interviewed the manager of the Bank of New Zealand. Mr Chisholm stated that he had asked the Mayor to give him an indemnity if he refused to pay the cheques, and, as he (the Mayor) had declined to do so, he would now pay the money on the cheques being presented. Mr Waters stated that he had drawn the money and it would be paid into the Union Bank, at once, to the credit of Messrs Chiffey, Waters and Barry, as trustees for the late Brigade. Mr Kelly reported that in company with Messrs Barry and Waters he had called on the Mayor and demanded the library and small torches, in order that they might be handed over to the Hospital and Artillery Band respectively. His Worship had flatly declined to deliver them, and stated the Brigade might take an}' steps they pleased in the matter but he would not give them up. It was then moved by Mr Dawes and seconded by Mr W. Smith—“ That if the Borough Council is mean enough to retain the library instead of giving it up to the Hospital, as resolved b}' the late Brigade, they, the late members, waive their right to dispose of it and leave the whole onus on the Mayor and Councillors.”

Mr Barry proposed and Mr Scarf seconded as an amendment—“ That the solicitor be instructed to take all necessary steps at once to obtain possession of the library and small torches.” After considerable discussion the Chairman put the amendment to the meeting and it was carried by a largo majority there being only two dissentients.

Proposed by Mr Collins seconded by Mr W. Smith and carried unanimously —“ That a vote of thanks be accorded Councillor Boss for his kindness in suggesting the extension to the late members of the opportunity of rejoining, but at the same time they beg to inform him that it will be a long time before they avail themselves of the privilege.” This concluded the business and the meeting then adjourned until Friday evening next at 8 p.m.