COSTLEY TRAINING INSTITUTE.

Auckland Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 18, 22 January 1897, Page 2

COSTLEY TRAINING INSTITUTE.

THE ANNUAL MEETING.

A pleasant gathering book place laib er ing ab the' abov& Institute", the" ocoai"'"* being the tenth annual meeting. <n* building preeented a gay app^,,, ance, flags being bung over, the door! way, while the ball in ' whicb the meeting wa3 held was (jastefnU decorated with f fern fronds, floiyere and bunting. Many ladies and gentle^ accepted the invitation of the trustees t<jh» present. The manager, Mr Ram^y, We ? corned the visitors as they arrived, amongij those present being Captain W. C. D a^v {Chairman), Hon. Colonel Haultaiti, anj Major. Morrow (trustees), Meedame*AJ;?j Holland, Entrican, Drinkwater, '■" "iifegjl Holland, Daldy, Entrican, .Ktepjnen^fteid, Falls, the Rev.. Mr McQueen, and MeasrJ Murcie and Drinkwater. - ' :": ' 4PU4L PEPOR.T. *"* ■ v After a Lymn had been sung the Ch&irman called upon Colonel Haultain, who Bubmifcted the trustees' annual report which stated that the- work of the msUtot fcion had been quietly and satisfactorily carried on during the past twelve, months The objects for which Mr, Co.etley denied himself the luxuries and many of th« pleasures of this life had been dolt regarded, and the benefits he contemplated had been conferred on a number ot boys and girls, who bub for his benevolent aid ' and forethought would have been left to tight) tho battle of life un<W difficulties and hindrances that would hays left them but little chance of victory, There are 23 boys in the Home, of whon»V 14 are learning different trades, and fcbj others attend the nearest Governajenb school, and in the evenings practical in. etruetion is given by a competent mecbanio in the workshops, in such work as carpet* tering, blackamithing, plumbing, etc., m will be useful to them in what occupation they may follow in afterlife. With, on» , exception, tha conduct of the inmates hag been very good ; the manager, Mr Ramsay, succeeded in maintaining a quieb and wilt ing submission to a mild discipline, being materially aided by Mrs Ramsay, who«a kindly maternal Interest in her charges had secured their goodwill and affection. Th(i exceptional case was that of a boy who wafc convicted before the Resident Magistral of stealing a valuable ring, and was trans. ferred to the Reformatory at Burnham, Tho health of the inmates had been pood, One who had typhoid was removed to tfa Hospital. Minor cases had been attondad by the bon. Burgeon, Dr. A. 0. Knight; to whom the thankt* of the trustees were doe. The trustees also record their thanks to M? James Kirker for a donation of 24 interest* ing books for the use of the boys, and would be glad if others would follow this excellent example, Besides the 23 boys ai presenb in the institution, there arc othqf four who have been placed out in the couth . try, and four others licensed to live with, relatives, and five girls were still on the roll* who areeitherato work orindomestic service The total house expenditure for the year on account of the 23 boys maintained ai the institution was £624 2a 6d, or just £27 per head, made up as follows -.—Food, £1, 14s ; fuel, gas and sundries, £?. 12<J; .clotting, £3 ; superintendence end servant, £7 4s: total, £27. The amount appro. i priated from the boys' earnings bowaid* their maintenance has been £215 Os 7d, ot £9 per head, making the net cosb of each boy £18. The remainder of the'irag'N, ■ amounting to £111 83, has been placed to 1 a trust account in the Savings ißank for 1 the benefib of contributing boya ahd girls'; the tobal credit of this fund is «ow $92 14a 3d. The general charges; for* rates, taxes, insurance, repairs, etc., and. on girls' account, have amounted to £129 17^ Bd. The balance-sheet shows that the ' income has exceeded the expenditure by £27 6s 4d, which being udded to the balance of revenue, account gives that » , credib of £1,644 19s 4d. The total amonoS 'of the cash assets of the institution il £10,470 16a 7d, and the value of the' land', building, and furniture is £5,9y6 62 6d. , The interest received from investments has been £540 ISs sd, a smaller sum than in previous years, bub this if owing to the general fall in rates and for money up; invested. The trustees have a difficulty in finding good securities that will pay over 4 per cent. statement of accounts, . . [ Balance-sheet ox 31st December, ,1896. Dk. , £ b. d. To Costiey bequest ..... „ 12.15Q 0 0 ~ Kebecca Hodge do. .. ... 672.3" ,; Saviugs Bank Tru3t account ... 292 14 I ~ Revenue account .. .. .. 1,64419. (. Total ... ..£14.859 17~ 4 Cr. & b. d. By building and land 3,996 6 6 „ Mortgages and interest „ .. 7,539 1 0 ~ Fixed deposits 1,500 0 0 „ Savings Bant .. .. i, 39214 S ~ Manager's cash in hand.. .. 13 I 3 „ Cash in bank 1,413 11 ;4 Total .. ~ .. .. .. SUM 171. Revenue Accqunt )2 months esping 3lsr DICCEMUEII. 1396. Br. £. B.A To maintenance 70811 S ~ Boy allowances .. .. .- 'Wl3 6. „ General expenses, rates, etc. .. 4S 90 ~ Balance .. .... .. 27 6 * Total £7921F& Cr. . ■ . .£ 8 d By interest 540,18 5 ~ Boys' earnings .. .. ... 251 1 ' Total .. ~ £792 0 0 To balance per balance-sheet .. 1,654 19' 4 By balance 27 6 4 „ Dr. 30th December, 1895 .. .. 1,617 13 l> Total .. ... £1,64419 'i, The Chairman briefly weleomod tbf visitors, and Raid the trustees fait it tWif duly to annually place a statement 01, atFairs before the public. Ho would b» glad to give any further information askedfor if such was required. Thoy wantedth9 public to take an interest in the Institution, and also in the boys. Old agß wua creeping fast upon himself, and he had; to thank Captain Morrow for much k'n<j; assistance during the year. He was glad1 to see some of the old boys with them thatevening, and more particularly ono whp had broughb his wife with him. The business beine do&patchsd, the rest of the eveniug v>a spout in a social manner, friends preaenb contributing various man-' cal items. The programme was of a varied character, Master Bertie Lorkin delivered a recitation, and the Rev. MS,, McQueen, of Onehunpa, spoke up°n "" virtue of self-sacrifice. A piano solo w»» played by Mise Amy Entrican, pnd aB instrumental duet (violin and pia.no) "X Mias Reid end Mr Marriage. A vocal dueb was contributed by ihe MJeses Fft"': and Ramsay, and songs by Maator Geo. Wilsou, Mfsa Mary Falls, .Mr Lee, Mr Geo. Carter, Miss Mary Keid, Mr A. MarriM?. Master George Park?*, the oldest boy m the Institution, njoved a vote of tlianiifi *»' tho trustees for all their kindness and W, their oontinued interest in the Institution*, and the welfare of the boy*l i» '6! a' 9o Mr and Mrs Ramsay, who were £»!*»?»' roidy to help and promote llio ; _Wl»: happiness and comforr. The visitors afterwards inspeciud tho buildin-,' »W* workshops, after which roft-aliments wer« supplied, and the gathering diepersed.