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The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Stewards of Trinity United Church was held in the Board Room Monday evening at 7 P.M. The following members were in attendance : Messrs. R. E. Match, Gordon Avard, Jack MacNair. Reuel LePage, Roy Cudmore. John F. Whear, T.‘N. Bentley, G. A. Fughes, J. G. Patersou, Fred Chappell, Claude Smith, Wm. Rowe, Reg. Taylor, Harry Cudmore, Ernest Coffin,‘wilfred Livingstone, E. C. Johnstone. The meeting was presided

over by the Chairman, Mr. Claude Smith.

The minutes of the meeting of March 10th were read and adopted. Reports were made by the chairman of the various committees.

Professor Paterson presented two bills to be paid. Mr. Mutch, reporting for the Property Committee. stated that a few new valves and some minor repairs had been made. Had no report from the Architect, Mr. Hunter, with regard to the

condition of the church property.

Mr. J. E. MacNair, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, said that his committee had met and were considering a number of ideas which should prove beneficial to our congregation. They were going to make every effort possible

to secure the names of all who attend Trinity Church in order to furnish adherents with envelopes. His committee would appreciate any suggestions which could be

made by other members ofothe Board.

The paying of the Conference Fund of $122.50 which had been discussed at the

March meeting was again referred to and it was decided that this should be delayed until the next meeting.

The bill from the Irwin Printing Co. of $83.70 for the publishing of the year book was presented to the Board. Mr. G. A. Hughes told that this was higher

than previous years and wanted to know who had made arrangements with the Irwin Printing Co. for the publishing of the book. He was of the opinion that it should

have been done by the Financial Committee as in previous years. It was moved by Mr. Whear. seconded by Mr. Coffin that this bill should be paid. Motion carried.

1 bill of $447.29 for the City of Charlottetown for concreting a space in front of the church was presented to the Board and called for considerable disc-

ussion. This work had been done in 1937 and several members were of the opinion that it had been taken care of by the Ladies Aid. It was moved by Mr. MBcNair, seconded by M). Chappell that the secretary should interview the Ladies Aid re-

garding this matter and report back to the Board. Professor Paterson referred to the report in the year book for 1937 stating that this was the work of the

Ladies did. Mr. Mutch agreed to investigate the matter and find out the part- iculars.

The following bills were on motdon ordered to be paid:

Water Rates.............. $ 9.25 Chappell a Co. 4.95 Chappell & Co. 1'80 Guardian Publishing Co. &5.50 Patriot Publishing Co. 4.70 Maritime Electric 24.30 Irwin Printing Co. 83.70 A. Pickard & Co. 95.51 The Financial Report as submitted by‘Mr. Hughes showed cash received April 15, 1941 Increase Decrease Envelopes $1804.11 $105 .55 Loose Collections $21.55 $40.26 Total 2195.66 $ 66:29

The Treasurer, Mr. LePage, stated that after all bills passed tonight had been paid than would be an overdraft at the bank of $90.42

The Chairman, nr. Smith, welcomed as a new member to the Board. Mr. Wilfred Livingstone.

Hr. Bentley stated that since our last meeting all lights in the church had been turned off on Sunday mornings leaving inadequate light for the choir members. He understood that the choir lights and the centre lights of the church

were an the same switch. Mr. Chappell agreed to investigate this matter and if 4 it were the case to have it changed, so that. the choir lights would be independent

of the other lights and would not have to be turned off during the service.

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