GORE YOUNG MEN'S ROOMS.
A woll-atlendid meeting of those inerostcd in the above wan held last Thurslay eveniuj;. Mr \V. Clearwater presided, ,<rid out lined the diHerent items of business to he di'idt with. It was luiaiiiuioUK!y resolved that the room* continue to lie /pen during the summer months ax ut present; that the member* take their urn at opening anil lighting thn rooms; .hut one of the rooms he reserved entirely 'or the library and reading purposes; and hat each person fi\*pientiiig the institution be asked to give what they can afford towards the expenses in connection with it. Mr YV. Miitve was elected secretary, and Messrs K. <'. Smith and I>. L. Smith viee-presiilenls. Diiriti:,' the evening Mr \V. ]•'. Inder pre*eiit»d the library with "CnsseH - s Physical Kdncalor" (two voltmest. ami in doing so expressed the hope 'hat (he luils would make Rood use of the 'looks, as indoeil of the library generally. He would be glad to assist t'lic work in my way he eon Id. Mr Ingram presented i balance sheet showing that, as a result of tlie concerts, football tournament, and donations, the rooms were now free of delit. the furniture, etc.. Ijciiiß nil paid for. On The motion of Mr Forbes, a hosirry vote of thanks was passed to Messrs liuler mid Ingrain for their active inlere't and labors in connection with the rooms. We are indeed to state that Messrs Inder ami I'orbes have undertaken tu collect doiiati'uiK of hooks or cash lor the library, and they or the librarian (Mr P. Weir) will be pleased to receive same at any time.
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Mataura Ensign, 17 September 1906, Page 2
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268GORE YOUNG MEN'S ROOMS. Mataura Ensign, 17 September 1906, Page 2
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