July 31, 1924 Vestry Meeting
Minutes of Vestry Meeting held in the Vicarage on Thursday, July 31st, 1934, at 7.30 p.m. (Page 60-61)
Present
The Vicar presiding; Churchwarden Hosking; Vestrymen Penistone; Hosking, Hyde, Best, Ball, Dunderdale, McCartney, Denbee and Rev. Gibson.
Apologies for absence were received from Messrs Hale, Maunsell and Williams.
Minutes
The Minutes of the last meeting of the Vestry held on Thursday, June 26, 1924, were read and confirmed.
Correspondence
Plunket Society
A letter was received from the Plunket Society thanking the Vestry for placing the Parish Hall at their disposal on June 27th. It was resolved that the same be received.
Diocesan Treasurer
The Diocesan Treasurer wrote asking the Vestry's advice on
(1) The disposal of the material of the Old Church;
(2) The disposal of the land.
It was resolved that a reply be sent stating on the opinion of this Vestry, the better course to pursue is to find a lessee or lessees for the section first of all, the rent suggested, viz 29/- per foot we consider a fair rental for the whole section. However, if the land is let in parts, then 30/- per foot would be a fair price for the sections nearest the main street, and that the sections lower down be reduced accordingly.
In the matter of disposal of the material of the old Church, That consideration will be given to same in due course.
That the Vestry are satisfied that leases in perpetuity, as suggested, would be the most advantageous and that the Secretary ascertain whether it is the will of the Diocesan Trustees for the Vestry to endeavour to let the land or take action themselves.
Vicarage lighting
The Vicar reported the sale of the Gift Motor Car for £55 and moved that the thanks of the Vestry be accorded Mr Briden for his labour in connection therewith. Carried.
"Arising therefrom", Mr McCartney moved and Mr Best seconded. That the Treasurer be instructed to pay off the whole of the Vicarage Lighting Installation account as soon as the proceeds from the Car Sale becomes available and if possible to do so, within the 30 days limit allowed in which to take advantage of the discount of 5%. Carried.
Miss Vallance
It was resolved that Miss Vallance and her co-worker be accorded a very hearty vote of thanks for their splendid effort in connection with their shop day on behalf of the Parish Hall Building Fund. Members of the Vestry expressing themselves as highly pleased with the results of their effort.
Vicarage hot water service
Mr Denbee moved and Mr Best seconded that the matter of having the hot water service in the Vicarage seen to be left to the Churchwardens with power to act.
Parish Hall Doors
The Vicar explained that in the plans for the Parish Hall, the matter of doors leading on and off the stage had been omitted.
Shifting buildings from old church site [Church Acre]
Dr Hosking moved and Mr Hyde seconded that application be made to the Borough Council for permission to remove some of the old church buildings from their present site to the new parish hall site. Carried.
Financial statement
The financial statement as appearing on page 741 was read and adopted and accounts totalling £83.15.9 be passed for payment.
The meeting closed with the Grace.
Signed Wm Bullock, August 26, 1924
