WAR MEMORIAL HALL

Taupo Times, Volume I, Issue 33, 27 August 1952, Page 3

WAR MEMORIAL HALL

MEETING OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE i A meeting of the executive of the Taupo War Memorial Hall Association was held at the office of Mr B. Armstrong, on August 18th.. Present: W. J. Stevens (chairman), Miss Wehringo, Col. Barton, Messrs Ian ILogan, E. Taylor, R. Sinclair, Mrs K. Reid (as deputy for Mr Arthur Grace), Messrs E. Wright and B. Armstrong' (Jt. Treasurers) the Secretary and the Organiser. Collecting Funds. A letter was received from the Ratepayers' Association advising of a door-to-door canvass of the residents of Taupo for subscriptions to the Memorial Hall, and asking for assurance that no other organisation would be canvassing the town for subscriptions to the fund. It was unanimously agreed that this. assurance should be given to the Ratepayers' Association, and that all other organisations be advised that the Ratepayers' Association would be the only organisation collecting direct contribution. Campaign Expenses. A letter was received from the Businessmen's Association with reference to their collecting funds towards the expenses account for the campaign and for the Carnival fortnight and objecting to the comhiittee suggesting amounts that should be contributed by the various business organisations. The Organiser, Mr J. D. Swan stated that the Businessmen's Associatiotis had received a wrong impression. It was never intended that the businessmen should be set individual targets, the position being as follows: — That there must of necessity be expenses such as printing, postage, advertising, etc., and these expenses could not be deducted from subscriptions made direct to the Hall Fund and published in the Paper, and it had thereford becn suggested that the businessmen's elfort should be to raise between them the sum of £250, to cover such expenses. Any surplus not used by way of expenses would go into the Memorial Hall Fund at the end of the Campaign. It was moved and seconded that in the event of the Businessmen not raising the necessary funds organisation expenses of the Carnival be paid out of the General Funds. .(Since this meeting the Businessmen's Association has agreed to endeavour to raise the necessary expenses). The organiser pointed out that all the suggested targets to be raised by the various organisations and the respective functions to be held durinsr the Carnival were all tentative oand merely suggestions, and subject to confirmation by the various organisations concerned. Treasurers Report. — On behalf of the Joint-Treasurers Mr Wright stated that he had banked the first cheque received from the subscription list of the "Taupo Times." To Avoid Overlapping. The organiser stressed that to obviate confliction of interests during the Carnival period between Decembex 18th. and January 3rd. all other organisatiQ'ns should refrain from holdjng any function unless funds raised by such functions should be towards the War Memorial Hall. The representative of the Motor Boat Association stated that his Association were prepared to run Speed Boat Races for the benefit of the Hall, subject to final confirmation of their Association. The chairman moved that the Gymkhana Club, The Golf Club and fche Bowling Club be approached and asked whether they were prepared that any functions of theirs being held during the Carnival period be for ihe benefit of the Memorial Hall. Adopted. - Hali By Christmas? 'Some discussiop took (place as to

! •-*$r * \ -• *** whether the buildings of the War Memorial Hall could be completed before Christmas and the Organiser suggested that if the complete building could not be erected there was a possibility of the Hall part being completed to such an extent to allow for concerts, plays, dances, etc., to be held therein. Carnival Shows. Additional members are- required for the Taupo Dramatic Society. A public meeting will be held on Thursday 4th. at 8 p.m. at Rickit's Hall of ALL RESIDENTS OF TAUPO WHO DESIRE TO FORM A DRAMATIC SOCIETY. The Carnival Organiser is at present interviewing the New Zealand Drama Council in Wellington with the object of procuring a producer for the first performance under their producer subsidy scheme, and it is hoped to get Mr Arnold Goodwin, who gave a Puppet Show some couple of months ago, as first producer. Invitations are extended to residents who can do any entertaining fco form a nucleus of a Vaudeville Company during the Carnival Period. It will be necessary to have an Orchestra for Dramatic and Vaudeville iShows as well as Dance Orchestras, and Amateurs and Professionals who could assist in these Oiehestras are asked to send their names into the Secretary, Mrs Sally Kent. /V The plans for the proposed new fHall have been passed by the Town Board, and the Chaiiman of the Board and the Deputy Chairman are in Wellington interviewing the Minister of Internal Affairs regarding the subsidy, and are also interviewing the Building Controller. On their return, if the plans are approved, it is hoped to publish , same in the "Taupo Times." The question of a working bee to put in the foundation of the Hall was submitted to the Town Board, and approval was granted subject to certain reservations regarding contractors. The Taupo R.S.A. will hold a meeting in Rickit's Hall on Friday, August 29th. to discuss the Hall and general business. All Returned Soldiers are invited to be present. The R.'S.A. Ball in aid of the Campaign will be held on September 26th.. • TAUPO FUN DOCTORS * In explanation of his ideas for "Fun Doctors," Mr E. Marsden writes:— "Figuratively speaking, this is not a call to the medical profession, but to that earnest man who is willing to take up the onerous duties of a 'Fun' doctor, and help to cure the weary nerves of a large holiday public, provided an adequate Theatre' is available in which they can 'operate.' ,iL "Several 'doctors' are already available, and two guitars, piano and other material for an early start on rehearsals. This body will be known as the Taupo Fun Entertainers, and will be controlled by the 'Fun' doctors.

Their first job will be to book several performances on behalf of the Memorial Hall Campaign during the holiday season. Some publicity will be given outside on the entertainments, inviting visiting artists to send their names in for complimentary items. "These doctors will have one purpose, and that is to provide entertainment both inside and out for the leisure-ininded public. One or two more versatile men are needed to make up the team. Any interested please get in touch with Mrs Sally Kent, who will tell them how to contact Mr E. Marsden."

The TIMES will be pleased to receive, and acknowledge in these "olumns, further donations to the Fund. _ ; , ; y 1 , '

Net Proceeds Marionette Show (R.S.A.) 15 0 0 R. H. Ward, Taupo 10 0 0 The McLean Family 10 0 0 Armstrong's Drapery 5 0 0 S. E. Langstone, Takapuna Auckland, 10 0 Terry Kent 10 0 0 Mr and Mrs J. T. Wright

Subscription List.

and Son 10 10 0 E. E. Marsden 5 5 0 Miss II. Mayne 10 0 Mr and Mrs E. J. Arnold 10 0 Miss G. Hill 110 Mrs B. R. Young 10 0 0 Mrs T. G. 'Price 10 0 Mr T. G. Price 10 0 Mrs Sally Kent 10 0i Miss K. M. Feltham 10 0 T. S. Sampson, Mt. Albert, Auckland 5 5 0 J. S. Simpson, Mt. Albert, Auckland. 5 5 0 J. T. Dixon 2 0 0 Mrs & Mrs Ben Armstrong 5 0 0 Miss K. O. Lewis 110 Miss D. M. Cohen 110 ■Mrs G. A. Acres 10 0 Mrs L. McNeill 1 0 0 Mr & Mrs C. J. IMcKinnon 2 2 0 Total to date. — £104 0 0