February 21, 1929 Vestry meeting

Minutes Vestry Meeting held in the Vicarage on Thursday, February 21, 1929, at 8 pm. (Page 134)

Present

The Vicar presiding; Churchwardens Hosking; Vestrymen Clarke, Ninnes, Hyde, Rosewarne, Hale, Dunderdale and Denbee.

Apologies for absence were received from Messrs Smith and Major.

Tennis Club

In response to a request from the St Matthew's Tennis Club to have the two big [trees?] around the new court cut back, It was resolved that the Vicar be authorised to get the branches cut back.

Old Parish Hall

It was reported to the Vestry by Mr Hyde that he had been approached by the Operatic Society with a view to getting the Vestry to reconsider their decision refusing to let the Old Parish Hall to the Society. Dr Hosking moved and Mr Clarke seconded That the previous decision of the Vestry be adhered to. Carried.

All Nations Fair.

Mr Hyde moved and Mr Ninnes seconded that the balance of theAll Nations Fair effort amounting to £32 be transferred to the Parish Hall Interest Account.

Financial Statement

The Vicar moved, Mr Rosewarne seconded That the Fin Statement as appearing on Page 698 be adopted and accounts appearing thereon passed for payment.

Curate stipend

Dr Hosking moved and Mr Clarke seconded That the Curate's stipend be increased by £50 p.a., such increase to take effect from date hereof. Carried.

Offertories

Messrs Ninnes and Denbee were elected to take up the offertory for March.

The meeting closed with the Grace.

Signed Wm Bullock
March 27, 1929