The members of the Committee met at Mr. C. Thorne's rooms on Gth inst.and there were present:—Dr. Focke. Rev, Win. Muirhead, Mrs. Overbeck, Mrs. Courts, Mr. W. R. Carles, and Mr. C. Thorne. The Accounts for the past six months were examined and passed; it was shown that the expenditure had exceeded the donations by $48.09 and that the balance in hand had been reduced to 893.46.
On the Ist January, 1889, there was a balance in hand of. 8137.7 The Subscriptions and Donations to 30th June were only 312,00 And the interest received from the H. &S. Bank was Making a total of... The balance at the July was only.
Thus making the total expenditure for the past 6 months exclusive of the amounts which had been received at the Coffee House.
The total number of visitors for the past six months had been 7,430, many of whom had used the place for recreation and reading only, so the object with which this institution was started may be considered in a great measure accomplished. Some members expressed regret that it was not self-supporting the Chairman explained that although it as visited by crows from merchant steainets, it was. prineipally dependent upon the crews from men-of-war, and that frequently, as at present, there were not any of these vessels in port, it was hoped therefore that the community would continue to help by their contributions, and it was deteruined to send round the subscriptions lists shortly. It was suggested that it might add to the attraction of the institution, if better premises and in closer proximity' the Garden Bridge could be obtained, and instructions were given to louk out for such premises. Satisfaction was expressed at the manner in which the Manager, Mr. Rudland, carried out his duties.' The meeting then adjourned.
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