MASTERTON TRUST LANDS TRUST.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9568, 14 August 1909, Page 5

MASTERTON TRUST LANDS TRUST.

MONTHLY MEETING. The monthly meeting of the Trustees of the Masterton Trust Lands Trust was held last evening. There were present:—Messrs C. E. Daniell, chairman, T. Wagg, T. B. Michell, D. Caselberg, E. G. Eton, W. H. Jackson, R. Krahagen, H. C. Robinson, O. Pragnell. The Treasurer reported a credit balance at bank of £550 7s Bd. Mr C. A. Pownall wrote asking for consent of assignment of sub-lease of the corner shop restaurant trom Mr H. M. Clark to Mr Hodges, which consent WBS granted.

Superintendent T. Jenkins, of the Masterton Fire Brigade, wrote stating that during last month, Captain Hannah, Controller of Government Fire Appliances, had visited Master 0.1. Mr O. Pragnell, Chairman of the MastertonjFire Board and him' self had thought it advisable to take advantage of the visit and make an inspection of the Town Hall. This was done, and at the request of Mr Pragnell, the writer submitted for j the consideration of the Trustees several matters in connection with the Are escapes and fire appliances, etc., which if given effect to would tend to minimise the danger from fire and panic. EscaDes from the dress circle—Put a door at each side leading to the cloak rooms and a passage way up the centre of the circle. Cas brackets—All gas brackets on wood walls to be fixtures to prevent their being turned back against the w?lls; the gas jet on the stairs landing to be removed an account of its proximity to the woodwork of the ceiling. The hose in the body of tthe hall to be fixed in proper brackets and lengthened to about 60 feet to allow for its going under the stage, and tho couplings to be made workable. Railvay iron fenders to be put to the fireplaces of the dreaeing rooms 'at the rear of the stage. It would also be an advantage if the tower bolts on the escap3 doors were replaced with double action iron lever bolts.

Mr Daniell said that the controlling body Jn connection with the matter was the Borough Council, and he woud surest that a committee be set up to confer with the Fire Board and the Borough Engineer.

it was decided to adopt the suggestion, and a committee consisting of Messrs Michell, Eton and Caselberg was appointed for the pur-

pose, i The Lansdowne School wrote for assistance to the School Library Fund. Mr Jackson 3aid it was a special case, and they should be assisted. Mr Daniell thought that the School Committee should have made a more definite offer. After discussion Mr Caselberg moved that a grant of £lO be granted. On the suggestion of Mr Jackson i\ was decided that the amount mentioned by MrCHselberg be granted towards the Piano Fund, at such time as the Committee were able to assure the Trustees that they were making definite steps to secure a piano.

The Te Ore Ore School wrote asking the Trustees to continue their annual grant to the School Fund. It was decided that capitation on the usual basis be granted. The Masterton Fire Police wrote asking the Trustees to increase their annual grant for Town Hall duty. On the motion of Mr Krahagen ' the grant was increased to £lO. The Masterton Mounted Rifles, and the Masterton Rifle Volunteers each wrote applying for annual grants. On the motion of Mr Eton, seconded by Mr Caselberg, it was decided to make a grant of £5 in each case. Accounts amounting: to £65 3s were passed for payment.