MONEY STILL SHORT.

Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14658, 6 May 1913, Page 5

MONEY STILL SHORT.

' The Hon. C. C. Louisson said that though the Finance Committee had collected a fairly large amount, considering the occasion, subscriptions were coming in slowly. They would want more than they had at present. tie was sure that the public only needed ! arousing to subscribe very generously— they, could get £3000 or £4000 if they ' needed such a sum. Several present at this stage agreed to take round eubscription lists. Mr F. I. Cowlishaw, as chairman of the Sports Committee, asked the Mayor whether ho would declare Thursday week, the day of the sports, a universal half-holiday. They expected that ■ 30,000 to 40,000 persons would attend, i The sports were for the entertainment , of the men, and nothing could appeal , more to the people of Chrirtchurch ; than such an outing. The admission j charges would be nominal. 1 The Mayor said that he had not the « si?ghtost hesitation in 'saying'that ho " would accede to the- request. Under i the exceptional circumstances he would < feel quite justified in doing what was suggested- He would also ask the Government to close its offices and the 1 schools that day. » (Applause.) i A good deal of discussion ensued in i regard to the question of finance, and it was estimated that a sum approaching £2000 would be required.

On Mr Cowlishn/vr's suggestion it was decided that lists 'should be circulated and numbered. ■

The Hon. C. C. Lonisson said that 500 circulars had been posted to residents of the country by the Finance Committee, and the amount received so far was infinitesimal, and would only pay for the printing and posting. It was pointed out that the residents of outlying districts should subscribe as their children would be entertained along with others out of the money collected.