January 25th, 1957 The regular meeting of the Board of Stewards was he1d in the board room, Monday evening, January 11, 1957, at seven p.m. The chairman Mr. R. E. hutch was in the chair.

Members present:-

C. Smith R. LePage G. A. nughes A. Pickard G. MacDonald m. h. Lord

I. Carter R. R. Bell 3. h. Lowther A. Heartz A. 8. Fisher D. T. hays

c. T. diggs The minutes were read and adopted.

Report of committees:- Progerty-A. Pickard-Bill—Rogers Hardw. Racks& Varnish etc. §5.47

Ordered oaid.

halter Young—building and repairing cases for gowns 55.55

Moved by A. Rickard that bill be gaid from 1956 funds provided they are available, otherwise to be paid with 1957 innds. Seconded E. Coffin. Carried

Fuel— I. Carter-reported that two loads of coal had to be procured to carry ovar until car load lot arrives.

Light—C. Smith—no report.

Radio-Mr. Lord reporting for majOr MacKenzie, stated all Churches exceot at. Jafifi ‘ were favorable to grooosed new system.

Janitor-E. Coffin-No resort. Linoleum to be placed on floor of choir room by Ladies Aid.

Publicity—G. A. nugnes- All bills paid except Irwin Printing 00., moved by secretary that htis bill be Raid when certified by him. Seconded by C. Smith. Carried.

The treasurer informed the meeting that from general appearances sufiicient funds would be recieVed to balance tne books ior 1956.

G. A. dugnes report-

1 Cash received Jan 1st to llth/57 ‘ 1956 Total Increase I Envelo,es 219.14 130.54 L Loose collections 50.10 50.53 $58.52

. Rev. mr. macfienzie informed board that the I. P. u. would pledge I; h $40.00 and i.ossibly $50.00 towards ourcnase oi paino. The I. B. U. has looked“’

h around and found several oianos that could be brocured. The following committee

, was artointed froa tne board to ourchase biino:—Messrs. A. B. Fisher, and A. deartz l? to co-operite with Y. B. U.

The naies of retiring Stewards were read viz:—G. A. nugnes, E. i. diégs, C. Smith, A. C. Sinclair, major MacKenzie, E. Coffin and J. F. hhear.

The chairman expressed the sympathy of the baord to Mr. W. b. Lord on the loss oi his Father.

The meeting adjiurned at call of chairman until January 25th, 1957.

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Secretary.