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     The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Stewards was held in 
     
     Heart: Hall, Monday, May 11th, 1956, at 7.50 P. M. 
     
    
   
   
    
     R. E. Mutch was in the chair. 
     
    
   
   
    
     Members present:- 
     
    
   
   
    
     R. E. Mutch E. Coffin 
     
    

    
     A. Heartz I. Carter 
     
    

    
     d. Cudmore A. Matheson 
     
     E. T. diggs A. Pickard 
     
     A. B. Fisher n. “. Lord . 
     
     N. Lowther C. Smith 
     
     Major MacKenzie G. a. Hughes 
     
    
   
   
    
     Dr. "aye, secretary was absent so G. A. hughes was actin5 secretary. 
     
     Minutes of meetin5 held on April 15, 1956 were not read. 
     
    
   
   
    
     Estimates ior year 1956 considered a d revised-—Expenditures $10, 790 50 
     
     Revenue--$10, 495. 65--—Dif1erence $296. 85 
     
    
   
   
    
     Reports of Committees:- 
     
     Property-hr. Rickard reported, roof of run way to Heartz nall required repair. Ordered 
     
     ll loads of clay for Church grounds at 80¢ per load. Mr Storey would like to have an 
     
     extension ladder to use around the buildings inside. Rails for steps might be re- 
     
     placed. Other repairs would be attended to when required. 
     
    
   
   
    
       
     
    
   
   
    
     Fuel-Sufficient coal on hand for present requirements. 
     
    
   
   
    
     Janitor-Mr. Coffin reported he consulted Mr. Howatt in regard to cleaning and paint- 
     
     ing Social Hall and Choir room and he named a charge of $165.00 for labor and material, 
     
     and that Mr. Storey would do labor work for $50.00, material would cost $24.50, 
     
    

    
     decided Mr. Storey would do the work and committee requested to inspect Choir room 
     
    

    
     to ascertain what imporvements could be made and look into matter of carpet on plat- 
     
     form. 
     
    
   
   
    
     Radio-Mr. MacKenzie reported some dissatisfaction in regard to Mr. Rogers broadcasting 
     
     during Church services soliciting public donations. He read correspondence stated his 
     
     understanding of the agreement and cited Mr. Rogers explanation for doing so, after 
     
     considerable discussion it was moved byMr. Pickard and seconded by Mr. MacKenzie that 
     
     a revised and amended agreement be presented to Mr. Burke for signature and in the 
     
     event of Mr. Burke not signing the same hefbe paid for services already performed. 
     
     Radio committee with Mr. Pickard to do the amendment work. 
     
    
   
   
    
       
     
    
   
   
    
     Following bills ordered paid:— 
     
    
   
   
    
     Light 327.00 
     
     R. E. Mutch 11.33 
     
     I-Guardian 6.92 
     
     Patriot 8.50 
     
     'Johnson& Johnson I" - 2.10 
     
     Drinking Fountain 15.00 
     
     Beven bill when presented 
     
     Finance-Mr. Vuhear regorted Revenue 85, 417. .55) 
     
     .Expenditure 165. 
     
     Otiréffiit 251. 55 
     
     tfiumjhéloss fl 
     
     G. A. Hughes report:- 
     
     Cash rec‘d January let to May 11, 1956 Decrease 1955 
     
     Enyelopee.. ................ ....82,457.l5 e126.g9 
     
     Loose Collections....... ..... .... 52;.55 5. g 
     
     Total 32,98 .68 200.5 
     
    
   
   
    
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     A. Matheson spoke of placing something or deaf persons in the Church, Mr. 
     
    
   
   
    
     3. H. Regers would place one and wished to hear the decision of the board. Decided 
     
    
   
   
    
     ‘ objection moved by N. Leather, seconded by A. B. Fisher "that Mr Matheeon convey 
     
    
   
   
    
     “ Mr R. H. Rogers the decision and thanks of this board. 
     
    
   
   
    
     Meeting adjourned. 
     
    
   
   
    
       
     
    
   
   
    
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