THE COMPETITIONS

Hokitika Guardian, 15 June 1934, Page 4

THE COMPETITIONS

HOKITIKA PUBLIC MEETING. A public meeting was held at the County Chambers la s t evening to consider the future activities of the •,Society. There ‘was an attendance of fixteen (ladies ,and gentlemen'; An apology was received from the Miyor. Mr H. J. Evans was voted to the chair. The chairman outlined the ■ financial position of the Society, the .resources . of which were now almost exhausted. The balance in hand after meeting all liabilities ‘was about £4. Before the committee felt justified in holding another festival it was thought expedient to liaise at least £SO, as a guarantee to carry through successfully. Suggestions had been made for .raising the' money by a ball and a two nights’ vaudeville entertainment, and it was thought both ' means would be successful. It. was do- '■ sired, however,! to enlist more interest’ with the public to popularise the competitions. It was felt :fhe 'festivals were an asset to the' town and useful as a training- ground for.* the young. v : Expressions of opinion were invited from those present cr to the general position -'y and the advisability of -carrying on

The Her. II J. W. Knights;/Messrs' R. B. /Collettj J. McClusky, E. W. •Heenan, T. W. Duff; W, Lindsay. R-. • Lynn, ;ib well as Mesdames 'W\ F. Ashley . and F. Andrews and. -Misses ‘Moore-. LaEd Robinson; all spoke fifth' various!.’ aspects! of the" work, the general trend .being-that every effort should be;i made t# .'continue the Competitions -as usual at the angular time .

Various : suggestions were offered in' regard to several matters, with a view to popularising the festival with both competitors and p rblie. It was thought the syllabus should, be‘revised, ,rmd a novice flection included to encourage beginners, who otherwise’“had' to compete against the more experienced/. The financial side was‘discussed also. ’lt was explained by Mr Lindsay'that the cost of the late festival we* in the region of £IOO, end ’the receipts about £4B. The balance had to be drawn from funds m hand. •It appeared' essential to raise at least £SO in (advance to avoid any possible deficiencyy /ky-

A fte.- a;, full discussion the ch’ir{h?.n moved that'-the -meeting''stand ,'adiour.Tied for three weeks, and ton. the interim those present canvas* for- subscribing members, and .report’ bfi July- 5. : fil-'M;r Lynn seconded the motion which \wias agreed-to.- '-‘.y • .''yto/ r

It was resolved the membership fee be 6s, admitting otic to the Competitions. -Donations, from 10s 6cL.upwards will entitle the donor to a ‘family, ticket of admission for the beads of the house, and children of; sehopT AgQ.i It was desired to e-roto supporters ’ now, on the above scale, the fees; to be/'l paid if and when the Competitions are organised The chairman stated that, at the meeta ing on July 5, when he hoped there would be a larger ftteodaiWKb if i-’ the., report of membership was satisfactory,.;, the election of 'officer* ,and committee would be held,-(and the executive.could arrange for any revision of the syllabus. considered necessary. . ‘ : ‘ • ■A suggestion;-was m a de to bold - a dance vecit'l in' aid of the 1 undis, <af d a. -prize was promised for the,: novice -, section if included in eihe programing , 4 Those present were thanked for their attendance, and the -hope expressed that a satisfactory • issue would-result from the effort to be made to stimulate -greater interest in the work. ' . ■