March 1, 1928 Vestry Meeting
Minutes of Vestry Meeting held in the Common Room on Thursday, March 1, 1928. (Page 117)
Present
The Vicar presiding; Churchwardens Maunsell and Hosking; Vestry Hyde, Hale, Penistone, Russell and Denbee.
Minutes
The Minutes of the Vestry Meeting held on Thursday, November 24, 1927, were read and confirmed.
Boy Scouts
An application was received from the Boy Scouts for permission to do certain work in the old Parish Hall. Mr Hale moved and Mr Penistone seconded That the application be left in the hands of the Vicar and Churchwardens to deal with.
Organist
The Vicar reported he had arranged with Mrs Hunn* to take the position of organist at a salary of £50 p a and with Mrs [Adele] Rosewarne to fill the position of Choirmaster at £50 p.a. and asked that the Vestry ratify his action. Mr Hale moved and Mr Maunsell seconded that the action of the Vicar be confirmed. Carried.
Mr Harper
The Vicar moved that a letter be sent to Mr Harper, conveying the Vestry's appreciation of the services he has rendered the Church during his stay in the Parish.
Old Parish Hall
It was resolved that Mr Denbee interview Mr Armitage in regard to the Old Parish Hall and report to the Vicar.
Curate Fund
Mr Denbee moved and Mr Hale seconded that if necessary the Vicar call a special meeting of the Church of the Epiphany Committee concerning their Assessment and that Mr Maunsell accompany the Vicar at such meeting.
Financial Statement
The Financial Statement as appearing on page 704 was adopted and accounts appearing thereon passed for payment.
Vicarage Repairs
Mr Maunsell moved and Mr Russell seconded that the vicarage bathroom, lavatory and hall be put into a proper state of repair at a cost not to exceed £50. Carried.
Mayo Bequest [s/b Building Fund]
Mr Russell moved and Mr Hyde seconded that the churchwardens be authorised to draw against the Building Fund up to £1000. Carried.
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Tenders
Dr Hosking moved and Mr Hale seconded that Tender for the Clergy Vestry and Side Chapel be called for in Masterton only. Carried.
Offertories
Offertories for March to be taken up by Messrs Denbee and Herbert.
The meeting closed with the Grace.
Signed Wm Bullock
March 29, 1928
*Edith Jean Hunn, nee Peterson NZBDM1905/7248
