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Present All the Committee
Weekly accounts passed.
Liberal Association – application for the Hall
Speakers – Bradlaugh and others - resolved that the Secretary be informed that nothing having occurred since the refusal of the Hall (& some time since) by the majority of the shareholders – that the application cannot be entertained.
Dust Bin – To be attended to.
Billiard Room Assistant – Mr Sargent to see Platt and ascertain if he would be willing to act.
Mr Foskett to be asked when the rooms will be ready for the removal of Billiard Tables etc. and to expedite the work.
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Present All the Committee
The following letter was received from Miss Wood, and after consideration the following resolution was adopted
Rushden Oct 29th
Gentlemen
I have a request to make - viz. if you would kindly take into consideration an alteration in the work I am now doing as I find it too heavy for me to continue with for the coming winter.
Yours obediently
G Wood
To the Directors of R C T C
That it appears that Miss Wood not having availed herself of the two hours interval daily, which was agreed upon at her engagement to be allowed her – The Directors would be pleased to know that she had relieved herself to this extent and forgotten that she had.
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Present All the Committee
The week’s accounts passed.
A new tin kettle to be ordered from Winsor - Wellingborough
Cocoa Urn – to be sent to the makers and repaired.
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Present Mr Sargent and Mr Packwood
The weekly accounts passed.
Mrs Currie to be charged 2/6 for the hire of cutlery &c and extra for breakages.
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Present Messrs Denton, J Claridge, W Packwood and J Sargent
Weekly accounts passed.
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Present All Committee
3/- to be charged Mr Denton Employ... for Tea Service (5 do..)
Christmas Day
Tavern to be open same as last year “closed from 1 till 5pm”
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Present All Committee
Weekly accounts passed.
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Present Messrs Denton, Claridge, Sargent and Packwood
Letters sent to Mr Foskett and S... respecting small jobs, and to the Captain of Salvation Army as[king] them to discontinue the use of the Drum in the hall on Su[ndays
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Present Messrs Claridge, Packwood and Sargent
Weekly accounts passed.
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Present
Rev T J Barker, Messrs Packwood and J Sargent
Weekly accounts passed.
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Directors’ Meeting
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Present Messrs Packwood, Sargent, Rev J T Barker and J Claridge
Weekly accounts passed.
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Jan 25th and Saturday
Jan 26th
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Ditto
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Present All the Committee
Weekly a/cs passed
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The Managing Committee re... the Committee appointed by directors May 7th to consider and report on the management of the Billiard and Bagatelle rooms, With special reference to the misuse of the Tables. No overcrowding of the rooms and the disorderly conduct of the players.
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One Daily News& one Chronicle to be discontinued. The Daily Chronicle to be placed in Bar with previous day’s morning paper and Northampton every paper.
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The above two dates entered out of order. The next page found starts with a note followed by March 16th 1891
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Mr J Claridge reported an interview held with the late Manager Mr Keywood in reference to an umbrella which had been left by a coloured gentleman as security for an a/c. Mr Keywood stated that having understood the chairman to tell him he might keep it – had used it as his own with the result that it was practically of no value.
This also was adjourned to the meeting next week.
George Denton
Chairman
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Managing Committee
Present Messrs Denton, F Knight, W Clarke, J Claridge, J Jacques and W J Tomkins
The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
1. Mr Claridge reported that the piano had been returned and it was decided to let the further consideration of the matter stand over for a few weeks to see whether it gave satisfaction.
2. It was decided that the Secretary be instructed to write Mr Keywood requesting him to pay 12/6 in lieu of returning the umbrella referred to in Minute 6 of last week.
3. Further estimates for the portrait of the late Canon Barker was submitted and it was finally decided to have the one 18 by 15 in a Black and Gold frame at a cost not exceeding 55/-
4. Arrangements were made for obtaining tenders and the Qly Directors’ meeting was fixed for the 24th inst at 8pm.
5. The weekly accounts were presented and passed.
George Denton
March 23rd/91 Chairman
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Managing Committee
Present Messrs Denton, J Claridge, W Clarke, T Wilmott and W J Tomkins
The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
1. Mr Tomkins reported that Mr Powell could not supply the Portrait of Canon Barker at the price named in minute three in last week’s meeting but would do so for 60/-. It was decided to order it.
2. The monthly accounts amounting to £50 – 9 – 8 were presented and ordered to be paid.
3. Application was made by Mr J Claridge on behalf of the National Schools for the loan of 150 chairs for Easter Monday and Tuesday. The application was granted, the Manager being instructed to see they were sent out in a clean condition.
4. Mr Clarke reported that Mr Miller had examined the copper and had repaired the same.
The question of management was informally discussed and letters read in reference to a Mr Burton who had been strongly recommended as a Manager by Sergeant Rae. It was decided to have an interview with Mr Burton before the next meeting. A special meeting to be called for that purpose by the chairman.
March 30/91 George Denton
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Present Mr G Denton, T Wilmott, J Claridge, W Clarke and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The weekly a/cs were presented, examined and passed.
3. The chairman reported that Mr Burton had met the Directors on Saturday 27th and Mr Burton was disposed to accept the position of Manager. The matter was deferred for further communication with Mr Burton (see minute 5 March 23rd)
4. The Manager was directed to use means for gathering in various a/c owing to the Company.
Fred Knight
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Management Committee [the page edge is missing from the photocopy]
Messrs G Denton (Chairman), T Wilmott, F Knight, J Claridge, W Clarke, E Claridge, J Jacques and W J Tomkins
The Committee met for the first time on Monday March ...
Present G Denton, W Clarke, E Claridge, J Claridge, F Knight and W J Tomkins
1. The weekly accounts were presented, examined and passed.
2. Mr J Claridge reported that complaints had been made in ...to the piano in use in the Hall. It was decided to adjourn ... matter for a week. Messrs Knight and J Claridge in the meantime to ascertain whether the piano sent by Messrs ... for use ... Hall be suitable for that purpose.
3. Various complaints were again made as to the management of the Billiard and bagatelle Rooms and the manager’s attention was called to the same and also to the ... ... the Hall.
4. Portrait of Canon Barker
Specimens of portraits were submitted by Mr Powell and estimates were given for one of the late Rev Canon Barker but the matter was ultimately adjourned for further ...
5. The chairman reported that Mr G J Battle had acc[epted] the appointment of secretary to the Co at a ... of £6 per Ann.
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Present Messrs G Denton, T Wilmott, J Claridge, F Knight, W Clarke and W J Tomkins also J Jacques, E Claridge
1. The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The weekly a/cs were presented, examined and passed.
3. The chairman read a letter from Mr Burton of London declining the appointment of Manager.
4. The Hon Secretary was instructed to write Mr Ra... of Reading and to enquire whether he would recommend a suitable ... for the position. He was also requested to write Mr ... of Tunbridge Wells a former candidate for the position.
5. Various complaints were made as to the management which were communicated to the Manager.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, E Claridge, W Clarke, Fred Knight and W J Tomkins
The weekly a/cs were presented, examined and passed.
1. A letter was read from Mr and Mrs Martin resigning their position the resignation to take effect in a month. It was unanimously decided to accept the same.
2. A letter was read from a Mr Haigh of London offering his services as Manager but the matter was deferred for a few days until other applications were received.
3. A letter was read from Mrs Ashwell a shareholder complaining of management. The chairman reported he had replied to the same.
4. A letter was read from Mr C F Burton solicitor of London re the shares of W T Morris deceased. The secretary had replied to it giving the information asked for.
5. An a/c was presented for £1 – 14 – 4 Registration fees, and it was decided to pay it.
6. The chairman undertook to see Mr F Knight re the subscriptions due from the members of the club using the Commercial Room.
7. The General Secretary was instructed to write Mr Keywood re the claim for the umbrella, and request payment of same within a week.
8. A small committee consisting of Messrs Denton, J Claridge and W J Tomkins was appointed to look over some of the applications for the position of Manager and to arrange for a further meeting of Directors if necessary.
April 2nd 1891 George Denton
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Present Messrs E Claridge, J Claridge, Jaques, Clarke and Denton
Manager submitted details of Income and Expenditure in respect to the Temperance Band Contest which it appeared there was a net profit beyond the Four guineas agreed to be paid by the Company of Four Pounds Nineteen shillings. It was agreed that the sum of £3 – 3 – 0 be handed over to the Temperance Band being the Two guineas as promised and one half of the net profit being Nineteen shillings.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, E Claridge, J Claridge, F Knight, W Clarke, T Wilmott and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The chairman read a letter from Mr Keywood re the ... in which he practically denied his liability and challenging the Directors to take proceedings ... it. It was decided to defer the matter to a full Directors’ meeting.
3. A number of applications for the position of Manager were read and ... including the following W Clarke of Southampton, I Guest of Red... Harding of Salford, Smith of Wellingborough and J Pound of Leicester. It was decided to arrange an interview with Mr and Mrs Pound of Leicester during the week and to call a Directors’ meeting if necessary.
4. The a/cs for the week were presented, examined and passed.
5. The a/cs for the month amounting to £53 – 7 – 7 were presented. The same ordered to be paid.
6. Notice was received from the Miss Brigfords resigning their ... as waitress and servant respectively.
7. Complaints were made respecting the Reading Room, it was decided to call the attention of the manager to ...
8. The portrait of the Rev Canon Barker ordered from Powell was received and considered satisfactory. Mr ... was to arrange with Mr Powell to hang it in the Commercial Room.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, F Knight, W Clarke, J Claridge and W J Tomkins also J Jacques
Minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
The Chairman reported that a communication had been received from Mr Pound of Leicester stating his inability to be present to meet the Committee owing to a bad cold. Letters with regard to Mr Pound’s qualification for the position were read, and it was decided to arrange an interview with him as soon as possible.
An application for the position of manager was read from Mr Carstairs of Dovercourt recommended by Mr Warren. Mr Carstairs being present, it was decided to have an interview with him, which was done. The further consideration of his application was deferred for a time.
The accounts for the week were presented, examined and passed.
An application for a testimonial as to character and was read from Mr Martin. The Secretary was instructed to write Mr Martin, that he might refer those who wished to engage him to the Directors.
Mr W Clarke undertook to see Mr Lewis re an escape of gas in the Hall and the manager was instructed to see Mr Harry Knight with reference to a window in the Commercial Room.
The Manager was seen in reference to certain entries in the Day Book.
May 4th 1891 George Denton
Chairman
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Present Messrs G Denton, J Jacques, J Claridge, W Clarke and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The accounts were presented, examined and passed.
3. The chairman reported that a Directors’ meeting had been held during the week and that Mr Smith of Wellingborough had been offered, and had accepted, the position of Manager but that he could not enter upon duties until after Whitsuntide.
4. It was also reported that Miss Cox had been engaged and would start upon her duties at the same time as the new Manager.
5. Arrangements were made with the present Manager to remain until the new Manager was able to come.
6. It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously the Hon Secretary see Mr Martin of Higham and if possible arrange with him to attend the Tavern every evening for one month with the view of coping with the disorderliness which prevails, and thus putting matters right before the new Manager enters upon his work.
May 11th 1891 George Denton
Chairman
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Present Messrs Denton, J Claridge, E Claridge, W Clarke, J Jacques and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The accounts for the week were presented, examined and passed.
3. The chairman reported that the Manager Mr Martin was leaving that day, and that Mr Martin, a former Manager, has consented to take the management for a fortnight or so.
4. The retiring Manager was called in and questioned as to outstanding accounts and other matters.
5. It was resolved that the Co undertake the catering for the Band of Hope Tea on Whit Monday on the same terms as last year, the a/c to be kept separate and the Temperance Society to make good any loss that might be sustained, and to make such payment as will allow the Co a fair margin of profit.
6. Messrs W Clarke and J Claridge were deputed to advise the manager pro tem as to the number to be provided for and the quantity of provision required.
May 18th 1891 George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, J Claridge, W Clarke, Fred Knight and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The a/cs for the week were presented, examined and passed.
3. The Manager reported that the tent had been returned from Earls Barton and that he had paid the carriage of same amounting to 1/5. It was left with Mr Claridge to ascertain why it had not been returned before, and whether the amount of hire had been paid. The Manager was requested to open the tent to ascertain the condition in which it had been returned.
4. Matters pertaining to the Tea Meeting of the Shoe Operatives Union were discussed, and the Manager was requested to make the best arrangements possible – the price of the Hall to be 20/- and gas.
May 25th 1891 George Denton
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Present G Denton, F Knight, W Clarke, J Jacques, J Claridge, E Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. Mr Claridge reported that he had not yet seen Mr Bridgford in reference to the tent, but that he would do so during the week (see minute 3 of last week).
3. The weekly a/cs were presented, examined and passed.
4. The accounts of the “Band of Hope Tea” were presented and showed a deficiency. It was left with Mr Denton and Mr J Claridge to look through these and report at next meeting.
5. It was arranged that Mr Denton and Mr J Claridge should see Mr Martin and settle with him. Also to make arrangements with Miss E Martin to remain a week or so if necessary.
6. Very serious complaints have been made of the disorderly conduct and gambling carried on in the Billiard and Bagatelle rooms. It was unanimously decided on the motion of Mr J Claridge, seconded by Mr William Clarke to close the rooms entirely forthwith until further notice. A notice of this was ordered to be printed and put up in the bar.
7. The Hon Secretary was requested to see Mr Onan and to request him to see that the police were stationed near the Tavern to cope with ant disorder that might arise.
8. The new Manager, Mr Smith, was called in and received instructions on matters pertaining to the Tavern.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, E Claridge, J Claridge, F Knight, J Jacques, W Clarke and W J Tomkins
1. Minutes of the two previous meetings were read and confirmed.
2. It was decided to carry out the arrangements re repairs as per minute 4 of last week.
3. The Manager was to see Mr Miller re the Copper.
4. It was decided to charge the Britannia Band Earls Barton 10/- for the use of and 1/5 for the carriage paid on its return.
5. The chairman and Mr J Claridge undertook to look through the accounts of Band of Hope Tea according to minute 4 of May 25th.
6. The weekly a/c were presented, examined and passed.
7. It was decided to write the late manager for the list of furniture, linen and utensils which he had prepared and which he had promised to give to the Secretary before leaving.
8. A list of bed and table linen required was presented by Mrs Smith and it was left with her and the Manager to procure the same.
9. The Secretary was instructed to obtain a rubber stamp for the purpose of marking the linen belonging to the Company.
10. It was decided to write to Hanley for the price of a quantity of Buff pattern cups. Three dozen breakfast cups (white and gold) at 4/6 were ordered from Edwards, also the following articles Soda Water glasses 3 dozen 2/6 and one dozen of better sort from Wilkerson and 6 doz of tumblers at 2/- from Edwards.
11. A letter was read from Mr Fred Cave giving notice of withdrawal of £30 deposit in which he stated he had lost the deposit note. It was decided to pay the same by cheque on an ordinary receipt.
12. Mr Robert Clarke complained in a letter addressed to Mr Denton of the arrangements made for the members of the Friend in Need Society in the Reading Room. It was decided to leave matters in the hands of the Manager.
13. A letter was read from Mr Smith offering to supply the Tavern Company with a Piano – it was decided not to entertain the matter.
14. It was decided to charge the Secular Society 7/6 for one services (Sunday) in the Hall, 12/- two services and 15/- three services. Gas extra.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, E Claridge, J Claridge, W Clarke, F Knight and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The chairman reported that he and Mr J Claridge had not been able up to the present to examine the Band of Hope accounts. See No 5.
3. A letter was read from Mr Dyer of Northampton stating that he would be over at Rushden during the week as requested to overlook the premises with a view to their repair. It was decided that the chairman and Messrs E and J Claridge form a committee to meet Mr Dyer.
4. The weekly accounts were presented, examined and passed.
5. It was decided to engage Miss Thompson as Kitchen Maid (to sleep out of the house) at 4/6 per week.
6. The Manager reported that he had carried out the instructions of the Committee as recorded in minutes 8 and 10 of last week June 8th 1891.
George Denton
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Present Messrs Denton, J Claridge, W Clarke
The Hon Secretary being absent the minutes of previous meeting were not read.
1. The a/c for the week were presented, examined and passed.
2. The monthly a/c were presented, examined and approved, the total amounting to
£68 – 19 – 11.
3. The Manager applied for glass, comb and brush for lavatories, and was authorised to obtain the same.
4. The Bank Book was examined and from it there appears to be an overdraw at the Bank of £53 – 0 – 0.
5. The Chairman reported that the sub-committee had met Mr Dyer and had left him to draw up specifications for the necessary repairs of the building.
George Denton
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Present Messrs Denton, J Claridge, W Clarke and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of two previous meetings were read and confirmed.
2. The chairman promised that he and Mr J Claridge would look through the Band of Hope a/cs and report at next meeting.
3. The weekly a/cs were presented, examined and passed.
4. The Secretary Mr Battle was authorised to wait upon the gentlemen using the Commercial Room for their subscriptions.
5. It was determined to cater for the Manufacturers’ picnic at Lilford on Monday July 6th. The Manager to confer with Mr F Knight on the subject.
6. It was decided to issue the quarterly tickets for the use of the Reading Room. The Manager to use his discretion in letting the Billiard Rooms and Bagatelle Room. The charge for Billiards being six pence the half hour or for a game of 50 4d. A marker to be present if it was deemed necessary.
George Denton
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Present Messrs Denton, J Claridge, E Claridge, W Clarke and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of two previous meetings were read and confirmed.
2. An a/c was presented by Mr Newman, solicitor, on behalf of Mr Robinson for 2/3 for repairs of saucepans in Sept 1890. It was decided to return the bill in order that proofs might be furnished that it was not paid.
3. Specifications were presented by Mr Dyer for the renovation and repairs of the Tavern and outbuildings. It was decided to call a Directors’ meeting on Friday evening the 17th to consider the same. The Secretary was instructed to write Mr Dyer as to estimated cost of additional bedrooms.
4. The accounts for the 2 previous weeks were presented, examined and passed.
August 20th 1891 George Denton
Chairman
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Present Messrs Denton, W Clarke, J Claridge, E Claridge, J Jacques and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The accounts for the week were presented, examined and passed.
3. A conversation took place on the desirability of making a separate department for the supply of first class refreshments and other matters pertaining to the business of the Tavern. It was finally resolved to utilise the Commercial room as a first class refreshment room, and to circulate 1500 hand bills with regard to the management and business of the Tavern.
4. The Chairman reported that the Band of Hope tea accounts were not as yet cleared up.
July 29th/91 George Denton
Chairman
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Present Messrs G Denton, W Clarke, F Knight, J Claridge, E Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The a/c for the week were presented, examined and passed.
3. A letter was read from Mr Newman re the a/c of Mr Robinson for 2/3. It was decided to pay it.
4. The monthly a/cs were presented to the amount of £64 – 1 – 0, the same was ordered to be paid.
August 3rd 1891 Bank Holiday. No meeting was held.
Aug 10th/91 George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton F Knight, J Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. Minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. Mr Stevens applied for use of chairs, tables, forms etc. It was decided to grant the use of same, the charge to be afterwards decided.
3. Mr H Knight supper party. The Manager was directed to make charge according to provision made. Price to range from 1/9 to 2/-
4. The Manager was directed to make arrangements with the view of catering for the Band Contest. He was also requested to lay a draft of proposed hand bill before next meeting. See minute 3 July ...
5. The Band of Hope accounts were again deferred for further [authorisation.]
6. The Manager was instructed to hire 3 dozen dinner plates for the supper above mentioned, and to [purchase more] on the first opportunity for the permanent use of the Company.
Aug 17th 1891 George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, W Clarke, J Claridge
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The week’s takings and expenditure were examined and passed.
3. Mr Clarke agreed to see the Band manager as to supplying refreshments at their contest on Aug 29th. The manager to offer £2 for the sole night to supply refreshments.
4. The manager of Church Sunday School to be charged 21/- for hire of utensils and providing water etc.
5. Manager reported that he had called twice at the offices of the Railway contractor but had not been able to see the manager as to supplying coffee vans from a conversation he had with one of the officials he thought it might be used with advantage.
6. The Secretary reported that no tender had been received for alterations he was instructed to see several of the tradesmen and inform them that the time for receiving tenders had been extended to Monday morning next up to 10 o’clock.
7. Band of Hope a/c and Manager’s hand bill deferred to next meeting.
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Present Messrs Denton, W Clarke and W J Tomkins
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed.
2. “Band Contest” It was agreed to offer the Band a definite sum of two guineas and to share the profits over and above that sum – see minute 3 of last week.
3. Only one tender having been sent in it was decided to further extend the time for receiving tenders for ... ... to Friday evening Aug 28th at seven o’clock. A full Directors’ meeting was arranged the same evening at eight o’clock.
4. The week’s takings and expenditure were presented, examined and passed.
5. The monthly a/cs to the amount of £72 – 12 – 8 were examined and ordered to be paid.
6. The Manager was called in and instructed to make arrangements for the Band contest and other matters of detail.
7. The Manager reported that the large copper was again out of repair, he also mentioned the need of some cupboard, table or box for keeping the books and papers relating to the business of the Tavern. The matter was considered but nothing definite was decided.
8. A copy of proposed hand bill was submitted and approved.
9. Band of Hope a/cs were again deferred.
George Denton
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Present Messrs Denton, J Claridge, W Clarke and W J Tomkins
1. Band of Hope accounts. The Chairman reported that they had gone through the a/cs and ascertained the actual cost. It was decided to charge the Temperance Society ten per cent beyond the actual cost.
2. The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
3. It was decided to leave the matter of providing a table for the books with Mr Denton and Clarke.
4. Arrangements were made for the distribution of hand bills.
5. The gas a/c for the quarter was presented and ordered to be paid.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, E Claridge, J Claridge, F Knight
Minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
The week’s a/cs were examined and passed.
The amount agreed to be charged the Board School for tea £2 – 2 – 6.
The Manager to arrange with the Railway Contractor for use of Coffee van.
The Manager to arrange with Mr H Knight the contractor to leave stables whitewashed.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, J Claridge, W Clarke
The week’s a/cs were examined and passed.
Cheques were ordered to be drawn for month’s a/cs amounting to £70 – 3 – 7.
Tenders were examined and it was decided to accept Mr T Smith’s tender for coal and coke, Mr Ward’s ender for provisions and Mr Wilmott’s tender for milk.
It was decided not to accept a tender for meat for the present quarter but that the Manager be authorised to purchase what meat is required to the best advantage.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, J Claridge, F Knight, W Clarke and W J Tomkins
A communication was read from Mr J Carter stating that he had purchased some shares in the Coffee Tavern from Mr Austin a shareholder who had lost the certificate of the said shares. It was decided to allow the transfer of shares on the condition that Mr Austin executed a stamp declaration that the certificate was lost.
The minutes were read and confirmed.
The week’s a/cs were presented, examined and passed.
It was decided to call a full Directors’ meeting for Friday evening at eight o’clock to take into consideration the desirability of turning the Bagatelle Room into a Reading Room.
The Manager was called in and instructed as to the issuing of Quarterly Tickets. The Secretary was also instructed to collect the subscriptions due from the members of the club using the Commercial Room.
John Claridge
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Present W Clarke, J Claridge, E Claridge, F Knight and W J Tomkins
The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
The Hon Secretary reported that a Directors’ Meeting had been held on the previous Friday, and had decided to re-open the Bagatelle Room, and a short discussion ensued as to the management of that and the Billiard Room. The Manager was called in and requested to enforce the rules in both rooms.
The a/cs for the week were presented, examined and passed.
Williamson applied for a week’s holiday and it was decided to allow him leave of absence from Monday to Thursday inclusive.
Mr Rice had an interview with the Directors in reference to the washing and finally agreed to modify his charges.
The Manager raised the question of applying to the Local Board for permission to put an advertisement on the lamp attached to the Tavern – but nothing definite was decided.
Oct 19th 1891 George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, W Clarke, J Claridge, and W J Tompkins
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The Secretary (Mr Battle) reported that certain members of the club meeting in the Commercial room had paid in their subscriptions but others were still unpaid. It was left with the Secretary and the Manager to collect those still outstanding.
3. The week’s a/cs were presented, examined and passed.
4. The Chairman reported that he had seen Mr Woodward in reference to the painting and decoration of the rooms in the Tavern, and as he personally regarded the paper being put in the Billiard Room unsuitable he had stopped the work in order to take the Committee’s opinion on it. The Committee having inspected it decided to have it finished as begun.
5. It was decided to leave the question of a second coat of paint in the Hall as suggested by Mr Woodward until after consultation with the Architect.
6. It was decided to arrange with Mr H Knight to erect a desk for books and papers in the Managers Room – Mr Clarke undertaking to see Mr Knight on the matter.
7. The desirability and necessity of improving the urinal was expressed and it was decided to consult Mr H Knight upon the matter. Messrs Denton and Clarke to see him and report next meeting.
Oct 26th 1891 George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, W Clarke, J Claridge, F Knight and W J Tomkins
1. Minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. Mr Clarke reported that he had not been able to see Mr H Knight re the desk in Manager’s Room according to minute 6 of Oct 19th.
3. The Chairman reported that he also had not been able to consult with Mr Knight respecting the urinal. See minute 7 Oct 19th.
4. The weekly a/cs were presented examined and passed.
5. The monthly a/cs were presented, examined and passed – cheques were ordered to be drawn to the gross amount of £6 - 17 – 7.
6. The opinion was expressed that the Manager should obtain an Order Book, to use when obtaining goods from tradesmen.
7. It was decided to instruct the Manager to obtain a rubber stamp forthwith, for the purpose of marking the linen and other things belonging to the Company.
8. Matters of detail were discussed with the Manager.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, J Claridge, W J Tomkins and F Knight
1. Minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The Chairman reported that in conversation with Mr Wilmott, Mr H Knight expressed the opinion that the alteration in the urinal suggested by the Committee would abate the nuisance. It was decided to instruct Mr Knight to carry out the alterations which were to include the placing of a gas jet by Mr Lewis.
3. Mr Clarke reported that he had seen Mr H Knight re the desk in the Manager’s Room, but that they had not yet decided what was best to be done. He promised to see him again on the matter.
4. The weekly a/cs were presented, examined and passed.
5. Mr Clarke was deputed to see Mr Knight re the fastenings to the Hall doors.
6. Mr W Clarke and Mr F Knight were appointed as a committee to arrange the furnishing of the new bedrooms. Matters of detail were discussed by the Committee with the Manager including the rubber stamp and Commercial dinners.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, J Claridge, W Clarke and W J Tomkins and F Knight
1. Minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. Mr W Clarke undertook to see Mr H Knight re the fastenings on the Hall doors.
3. An estimate was presented from Mr W H Darnell for furnishing the two new bedrooms which amounted to £14 – 12 – 8 with ten percent discount. On the proposition of
Mr J Claridge seconded by Mr Tomkins it was decided to accept the same. Mr Knight and Mr Clarke promised to see Mr Smith as to the extra bed linen required.
4. Mr Clarke was deputed to see Mr W H Darnell re the knobs for the other bedsteads.
5. The Chairman reported that the urinal was being attended to.
6. The Manager was spoken to with regard to the subscription from the Commercial Room Club and promised to collect the same and also to attend to the quarterly subscriptions.
7. The Architect has certified that Mr H Knight was entitled to £100 (a hundred pounds) on a/c of alterations, it was decided to pay the same. The Secretary was instructed to see
Mr P Cave the Treasurer and the Bank authorities to make arrangements.
8. A few matters of detail with regard to the Liberal Tea were alluded to.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, F Knight, W Clarke, J Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. The weekly a/cs were presented, examined and passed.
2. Mr Clarke reported he had seen Mr H Knight re the fastenings on the Hall doors and that he had promised to replace these with a stronger quality.
3. It was decided to charge 10/- and gas for the Hall on the occasion of the Liberal Meeting on Monday Nov 2nd 1891.
4. It was suggested the Bar should be renovated and other matters such as advertising be attended to. The Manager to ascertain the practicability of the scheme. It was finally adjourned to next week.
5. The Manager reported that the Bagatelle Room was finished and asked for instructions with regard to it. The matter was deferred until after the meeting of the Social Club using the Commercial Room.
6. The Manager reported that some of the members using the Commercial Room had paid their subscriptions but that some refused to pay on the ground they had not been using the room of late. The further consideration of the matter was adjourned for a further report.
7. The engagement book relating to the Hall was examined and certain suggestions made in relation thereto.
8. Me Clarke reported that the 2 Bedrooms were being furnished but nothing had been done re the bed linen required. See minute 3 of Nov 9th.
George Denton
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Present Messrs Denton, F Knight, J Claridge, W Clarke, J Jacques and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. Mr Clarke reported that bed linen required was being obtained.
3. The weekly a/cs were presented, examined and passed.
4. The renovation of the Bar was considered and again adjourned.
5. It was decided to make a charge of 3/6 to the Plymouth Brethren for the use of the Reading Room on Sunday evening Nov 22. The charge to be inclusive of gas.
6. Mr Tomkins proposed that in consequence of the panic caused by the escape of gas and threatened fire on Sunday evening Nov 22 through 24th the meeting being held was suddenly brought to an end, the convenors of the meeting the “Young People and Mission Committee” be not charged for the use of the Hall for that evening, on the grounds that they had lost the collection towards expenses which would have been taken. The proposition was not seconded. Mr Knight proposed and Mr Clarke seconded that half the usual charge be made for the use of the Hall. This was carried, Mr Tomkins voting against it.
7. The Manager was called in and his attention was directed to various matters including the charge to the Choral Society – an inventory of things belonging to the Co and other matters.
8. It was decided to make a claim against the Insurance Co for the damage done to the Hall door by the fire on Sunday evening.
George Denton
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Present Messrs Denton, W Clarke, F Knight, E Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. It was moved that Mr Woodward be asked for an estimate for repairing damage done by fire on Nov 22 with the view of it being included in a claim.
3. The weekly/cs were presented, examined and passed.
4. The monthly a/cs were presented, examined and cheques ordered to be drawn to the gross amount of £81 – 6 – 3.
5. A communication was read from the Committee of proposed Club. Mr S T Karn, F Knight, H Brawn, C Claridge and J Weston making certain proposals with a view to establishing a Social club. As the proposals included certain structural alterations and the providing of another Billiard Table, and other items of expenditure – it was decided to arrange an interview between the Managing Committee and the gentlemen afore mentioned on Wednesday evening December 2nd at six o’clock. The scheme to be afterwards laid before a full Directors’ Meeting. The secretary was directed to communicate with Mr Karn re the Meeting on Wednesday.
George Denton
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Present G Denton, W Clarke, J Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. A list of a/cs owing to the Co was examined, and the Manager was instructed to make all effort to collect the same.
3. It was decided to adjourn the meeting to six o’clock on Tuesday evening Dec 6th.
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Present Messrs G Denton, W Clarke, J Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The Chairman reported that the Agent of the Insurance Co had already sent in a claim, which had been accepted, and which was to be paid forthwith.
3. The weekly a/cts were presented, examined and passed.
4. Messrs Clarke and Tomkins were requested to consider and report as to the refurnishing of the room adjoining Bar.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, J Claridge, J Jacques, T Wilmott, W Clarke, F Knight and W J Tomkins
The weekly a/cts were presented, examined and passed
1. Mr Tomkins undertook to see the Police with regard to the annoyance caused by boys during meetings in the Hall.
2. The furnishing committee arranged to meet on Wednesday evening at half past 6 o’clock.
3. The Manager was in attendance and details of management were discussed.
4. The Manager asked for additional help in the kitchen. He was requested to make temporary arrangements, and the matter of permanent help was deferred to next meeting.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, T Wilmott, W Clarke, J Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of the two previous meetings were read and confirmed.
2. In connection with the furnishing committee, a communication was received from Mr Darnell of Kingsland Road, London, stating that as requested he had seen a Billiard Table at Messrs Cox and Yeman which he felt sure would be suitable for the Tavern – the cost would be £41 and an additional £5 for carriage and fitting it up. A second hand Gasalier was also offered for £5. It was moved by Mr Wilmott and seconded by Mr Denton that these be purchased, carried unanimously.
3. The furnishing committee decided to meet on Tuesday 22nd at 6.30.
4. The Directors felt that in view of the present business of the Tavern they could not accede to the application of the Manager for an increase in the permanent staff.
5. The weekly a/cs were presented, examined and passed.
6. It was decided to charge the Committee of the University Extension Lectures 7/6 per night, the gas to be extra for the use of Hall.
7. It was decided to charge the Rev M L Parkins 5/- for the use of the Hall on Sunday afternoons eighteen pence for the use of the piano and the gas charged for as consumed.
8. Some conversation was held with the Manager as to heating the Hall and he promised to attend to the same.
Dec 28th/91 George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, T Wilmott, W Clarke, J Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. Minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. It was decided the Manager should send out tenders during the week.
3. That the Manager should take stock of all stores on Dec31st 1891 and that a stock book be provided.
4. Messrs Clarke and Claridge be empowered to arrange for someone to assist the Manager in taking an inventory of all furniture, fittings, utensils and belonging to the Company.
5. The monthly a/c were presented, examined and ordered to be paid to the amount of
£68 – 9 – 6 for stove and for furniture to the amount of £14 – 9 – 5.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, W Clarke, E Claridge, J Claridge, T Wilmott and W J Tomkins
1. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. Mr Tomkins moved, Mr E Claridge seconded and it was carried unanimously “That the Manager advertise in the Argus on Friday the 8th inst for tenders for supply of stores and the tenders to be for a years supply terminable by a month’s notice on either side. It was further resolved that the tenders already sent in be returned to the tradesmen who sent them.
3. The Manager reported that he had taken stock of the stores but not of the furniture and it was adjourned for a week the Manager promising in the meanwhile to attend to it.
4. The Manager reported that the Commercial Room was required up to 8.30pm on Tuesday 5th for a supper party connected with the church. It was resolved to allow the use of same.
5. It was decided to charge Mrs Craven £2 – 9 – 6 for the use of Hall and rooms on Dec 28th, 29th and 30th including gas.
6. The weekly a/c were presented, examined and passed.
7. It was decided to hold a Directors’ meeting on Wednesday the 6th inst at 7 o’clock.
8. Estimates for refurnishing Billiard and other rooms were considered with a view of laying them before the Directors’ meeting on Wednesday.
9. The Manager was authorised to get some Tender forms.
Jan 11th 1892 George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, J Claridge, W Clarke, and W J Tomkins
1. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The Manager reported that he had not yet completed the stock taking.
3. The weekly a/c were presented, examined and passed.
4. An estimate for the recovering, taking down and refixing old Billiard table in the Bagatelle room was accepted from Messrs Yeman and Cox at a cost of £6 – 10 – 0.
5. A letter was read from Messrs Jeffries of Northampton suggesting that the edges of platform in Billiard Room should be leaded. On the motion of Mr Denton seconded by Mr J Claridge it was decided it should be done.
6. It was decided to charge the church workers committee 12/6 for the Hall on the occasion of Supper and Meeting Jan 6th.
7. It was decided a list of papers supplied to each room should be put up in the rooms, with the naming of those who take them.
8. Mr Harry Knight attended and was instructed to make a doorway between Commercial and Billiard Rooms, the same to be covered in green or red baize. He was also consulted with regard to floor of Billiard Room with a view to levelling it.
9. A letter was read from Mr Clayson of the Rushden Argus offering to supply daily and other papers to the Company – no action was taken on this matter.
10. It was decided to hold a Directors’ meeting during the week.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, J Claridge, W Clarke and T Wilmott
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. It was resolved that Mr H Knight be paid £70 as certified by the Architect.
3. It was decided that Mr Woodward be requested to repair the paper, and colour the walls where damaged by the breaking through of door in Commercial Room.
4. It was reported by Messrs Denton and Wilmott that they had purchased gas fitting for No 2 Billiard Room from Mr Keywood for 25/-.
Jan 25th/92 George Denton
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Present Messes G Denton, W Clarke, J Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The a/c for the two weeks ending Jan 23 were presented, examined and passed.
3. It was decided to ascertain the cost of license for stage plays, both annual and special for the Hall with the view of it being let for stage plays.
4. The tradesmen’s bills for the month were presented, examined and cheques ordered in payment to the amount of £112 – 8 – 0.
5. A letter was read from Messrs Cox and Yeman of London stating that their original tender for Billiard Table did not include fittings and offering to supply same as per price list. It was decided to obtain the fittings elsewhere.
Messrs Cox and Yeman also tendered for the recovering of two Bagatelle Boards, but consideration of the matter was adjourned.
6. Messrs Jeffries of Northampton submitted specimens of Linoleum for the floor of Billiard Room no 2. It was decided to have it covered with the piece of plain at a cost of 2/5 per yard with border.
7. The amount to be charged the Theatrical Company performing in the Hall was fixed for the three nights at
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, W Clarke, J Claridge, T Wilmott and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The chairman reported that he had not as yet ascertained the cost of licensing the Hall for stage plays, but that he would attend to the matter.
3. A letter was read from the Irchester Coffee tavern offering £5 for a small Bagatelle Table including balls. On the motion of Mr Denton it was unanimously resolved to offer it to them at £6 including 9 balls.
4. The weekly a/c were presented, examined and passed.
5. It was reported that assistance for the Kitchen was required. Mrs Jolly was mentioned the Hon Sec to see her upon the subject.
6. Mr Wilmott undertook to make arrangements for cleaning the cisterns and spouts connected with the Tavern.
7. It was decided to charge sixpence per half hour for the use of the table in No 1 Billiard Room and four pence per half hour for the use of table in No 2.
8. A letter was read from Messrs Jeffries of Northampton expressing their intention of furnishing the rooms on Feb 3rd.
9. The balance sheet for the year was examined and it was decided to call a Directors’ meeting for Friday 5th of Feb at 7 o’clock.
Feb 8th 1892 George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, W Clarke, J Claridge, E Claridge, F Knight and W J Tomkins.
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The Chairman reported that as yet re Hall ... he had not been able to make any enquiries, but hoped to do so as soon as possible.
3. The Chairman reported that one of the Bagatelle Tables had been sold to the Irchester Coffee Tavern Co for £6 as offered including 9 balls.
4. The weekly a/cts were presented, examined and passed.
5. It was decided to charge the Rector Rev L G Gordon 6/- to cover loss sustained through the postponement of the meetings on Feb 4th.
6. Mr Wilmott reported that he had not attended to the cleansing of spouts, cisterns and but promised to do so as soon as possible.
7. A long discussion ensued as to the management of the Tavern, but though several suggestions were made nothing definite was decided. The chairman undertook to see Mr Smith, the Manager, during the week.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, J Claridge, W Clarke
Minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed.
Accounts were examined & day book a/ct compared with bank book and found correct.
The Manager was instructed to take out a refreshment license.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, J Claridge, E Claridge, W Clarke and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The weekly a/cts were presented, examined and passed.
3. The a/c for Billiard Table and from Cox and Yeman to the amount of £57 was presented. Before paying the account it was decided to call the attention of Messrs Cox and ... to the unsatisfactory nature of one if not more of the Balls which had been sent.
4. Messrs Jeffery wrote pointing out the completion of their contract, and requesting a testimonial. It was decided to write them pointing out that the floor cloth in No 2 Billiard Room was not satisfactory owing to the unevenness of the floor.
5. Charges for Hall were fixed. Cycling Club 15/- gas 3/6. Sale 15/- gas 1/6. Alpine Choir 55/- gas extra.
Feb 29th 1892 John Claridge
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Management Committee 1892-3
Messrs G Denton (Chairman) T Wilmott, F Knight, J Claridge, E Claridge, W Clarke and W J Tomkins
The Committee held their first meeting March 14th 1892
Present G Denton, W Clarke, J Claridge, E Claridge, T Wilmott and W J Tomkins
1. Mr W J Tomkins was unanimously re-appointed as Hon Secretary.
2. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
3. The weekly a/cts were presented, examined and passed.
4. Mr Tomkins called attention to the amount overdrawn from the Bank and the high rate of interest paid thereon. After some discussion it was resolved if possible to negotiate a private loan, and the Hon Secretary was requested to see Mr Wilkins upon the matter.
5. The Chairman undertook to see Mr H Knight in reference to the levelling of the floor in No 2 Billiard room and the relaying of the floor cloth in same.
6. The complaints made at the full Directors’ meeting in reference to the Management were then considered and a long interview with the Manager took place. After hearing the complaints and giving an explanation of various matters the Manager expressed his willingness to prevent as far as possible in the future all cause for complaint.
7. The charge for the all-night meeting of the Cycling Club was fixed at 31/ - and gas.
March 21st 1892 George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, T Wilmott, E Claridge, J Claridge, W Clarke and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The weekly a/c were presented, examined and passed.
3. Mr E Claridge moved Mr T Wilmott seconded and it was carried that that the Manager be present at the weekly meetings of the Management Committee.
4. The Manager was then called in.
5. The proof list of charges and regulations for Hall was submitted for approval, and after consideration was ordered to be printed. 100 copies to be struck off.
March 28th 1892 George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, W Clarke, F Knight, J Claridge, E Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The Chairman reported that Mr H Knight had attended to the floor in No 2 Billiard room. The Manager stated that it had been done in a satisfactory manner.
3. The Manager was authorised to obtain a light ladder for the purpose of cleaning windows and general use.
4. The weekly a/c were presented, examined and passed.
5. The monthly a/c to the amount of £62 – 19 – 5 were presented and cheques ordered to be drawn.
6. A discussion took place in reference to the supply of butter, eggs and milk. It was eventually decided to invite tenders for the supply to the end of the year 1892.
7. It was decided to call a Directors’ meeting on Friday evening April 1st at 8 o’clock.
8. It was moved by Mr Tomkins seconded by Mr E Claridge that parties hiring the Hall on Sundays shall not under any circumstances make a charge for admission and that this rule or regulation be added to the list already drawn up. This was carried unanimously.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, W Clarke, J Claridge, E Claridge, F Knight and T Wilmott
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. Weekly a/cts were examined and passed.
3. It appearing that a quorum were not present at the Directors’ meeting called for April 1st, the matter of tendering for Butter, Milk and Eggs were considered at this meeting and the tender of Mr W W Smith was accepted for the nine months ending Dec 31st 1892.
4. The Manager was instructed to pay £1 – 1 – 0 for Refreshment Licence.
5. The manager to ascertain the loss on Temperance Society Tea and report.
6. The Secretary was instructed to write to Cox and Yeman, for a new set of Billiard Balls (in accordance with their offer) in exchange for those sent with the table, they not being satisfactory.
7. 3 cheap frames to be obtained for framing regulations.
April 11th 1892 George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, E Claridge, W Clarke, J Claridge, F Knight and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The Manager having reported a loss on the Temperance Society tea on April 2nd it was decided to charge the Society 7/6 by way of making good.
3. Specimens of Billiard Balls were sent from Messrs Cox and Yemans, London. It was decided to retain the new set if they proved satisfactory after first night’s trial. It was also decided to make an exchange if possible with the view of getting a second set of new ones.
4. The a/cts for the week were presented, examined and passed.
5. It was decided that on Good Friday April 15th the Tavern should be closed from two o’clock to six p.m.
April 18th 1892 George Denton
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Present Messrs J Claridge, F Knight, E Claridge and W Clarke
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The weekly a/cts were presented and passed.
3. The monthly a/cts were presented amounting to £72 – 5 – 1 and cheques were ordered to be drawn some.
4. The Manager was instructed to get rail put up in No 1 Billiard Room for the use of members’ private cues.
5. The Secretary to write again to Mr J J Bennett re the bill for use of Piano sent.
6. The Secretary reported he had received no letter from Cox and Yeman about the billiard Balls sent back – he was instructed to write them again.
7. The Secretary to write to Mr Turner re the bill for Bagatelle Table not paid.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, W Clarke, F Knight, J Claridge and E Claridge
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The correspondence from Mr J J Bennett of the [Alfrine] Choir was read and it was agreed to accept 7/6 as offered by him in settlement of the accounts.
3. The weekly a/cts were presented, examined and passed.
4. It was agreed to pay 10/6 to Mr Karn for Table Cloth.
5. The Manager reported he had provided tea for Trades Union, they guaranteed 150 and only 101 were present, they agree to pay for 150 @ 1/1½ per head.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, W Clarke, F Knight, J Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of the previous meeting read and passed.
2. The weekly a/cts were presented, examined and passed.
3. Trades union (Branch No 1) to have tea same terms as No 1 Branch namely Males 1/3 per head females 1/- per head. Room to be charged 2/6 per hour (gas extra) if used after 10 o’clock.
4. The charge for Hall for week (Warning Light Co) to be £2 – 15 – 0, 10/- for piano (if used) Gas extra.
5. £3 – 0 – 0 to be charged 6½d Bazaar Co. for the use of Hall 6 days if engaged.
6. The Manager to make enquiry of price of 250 cups and 250 cups and saucers, Basins, Jugs etc. to match those we have at present (Buff ones)
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Present Messrs G Denton, E Claridge, T Wilmott, J Claridge, W Clarke and W J Tomkins also the Manager Mr Smith
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. Letters were read from certain firms in the Potteries in reference to the supply of crockery ware, and it was decided to instruct the Manager to go up to Turners of Bedford with the view of obtaining the supply of crockery ware required.
3. A letter was read from the secretary of the Raunds and District Bell Ringers Association enquiring whether the Co. would provide a public dinner on the occasion of their visit to Rushden on Whit Monday. The Manager undertook to arrange it.
4. It was decided the Manager should appear before the County Council Committee, for granting licenses for stage plays, with the view of obtaining information as to the letting of the Public Hall for such purposes.
5. The Manager was instructed to obtain new blinds for the Billiard Room.
6. It was decided to obtain a new set of balls for no 2 Billiard Room from Henings, the old ones to be taken in exchange if such an arrangement could be made.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, J Claridge, W Clarke, E Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The Manager submitted samples of crockery ware he had obtained. It was decided to telegraph to Turner of Bedford for further samples and Messrs G Denton, W Clarke and J Claridge were appointed as a sub-committee to confer with the Manager in reference to the purchase.
3. The Chairman reported that a license for stage plays could be obtained at a cost of 5/- per month or £3 annually. It was decided to obtain them as required.
4. The weekly a/c were presented, examined and after some discussion passed. The Secretary attended and explained that acting as he believed in the interest of the Company and with the sanction of two of the Directors he had disposed of one of the bagatelle Boards for £5 to a publican at Addington who had paid one pound on account, the balance to be paid within a month. After further discussion the matter dropped.
5. A/cts amounting to £151 – 10 – 5 were presented and passed.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, J Claridge, T Wilmott and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The weekly a/cts were presented examined and passed.
3. The new Billiard Balls from Henings were presented for examination and it was eventually decided to retain them.
4. The Manager was instructed to send to Messrs Henings 7 of the old Billiard Balls to be readjusted if possible, new ones to be supplied if necessary so as to make two complete sets.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, J Claridge, and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. A letter was read from the social evening committee asking for terms for supply of tea for a 100 persons at a Fete on June 25th, also the amount that would be given for the privilege of supplying refreshments in the park on that occasion. It was resolved to offer one guinea for the privilege of supplying refreshments and to provide a plain tea at sixpence per head.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, W Clarke, J Claridge
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The weekly a/cts were presented by Manager, examined and passed.
3. The Manager submitted the a/cts of the Temperance Tea on Whit Monday, it was agreed to accept the £13 – 10 – 0. 100 collected at the table in settlement of the account 4/-. It was decided that 7/6 be paid to the Temperance Society as 10 percent profit from sale of refreshments in the field.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, T Wilmott, F Knight, W Clarke, J Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The Manager reported that the amount taken at social evening fete was 28/9 and that 114 had taken tea at sixpence per head. He was instructed to get rid of surplus provisions at as little loss as possible.
3. The Manager was instructed to see Mr Woodward with reference to the repair of the hall damaged in the late bazaar. Mr Parkin to be informed of this arrangement. The front window was to be repaired at the same time.
4. The Manager reported that the following magazines were not being taken at half price viz Tenth Punch 2 copies, Ludgate Monthly and Moonshine. It was decided that a notice that these papers were to be disposed of should be placed in the Bar, and if not disposed of in a fortnight, to be discontinued.
5. The manager reported that he had been appealed to for a subscription towards the new water cart purchased by a committee of trades people in the High Street. On the motion of Mr Denton it was decided to subscribe 5/-.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, J Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The weekly a/cts were presented, examined and passed.
3. Ada Thompson having applied for an increase of salary on the completion of 12 months service, it was decided to increase the same by sixpence per week thus ... it of per week.
4. The monthly a/cts were presented and cheques ordered to be drawn to the amount of £65 – 12 – 0.
5. It was decided to settle the a/ct of Hening amounting to £3 – 10 – 8.
June 27th/92 George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, W Clarke, J Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The weekly a/cts were presented, examined and passed.
3. A letter was read from the Secretary of the National Band asking for tenders for the supply of Temperance refreshments on the occasion of the contest July 23rd. It was finally decided to offer 25/- for the privilege of supplying such refreshments.
July 18/92 George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, J Claridge, and F Knight
The Hon Secretary being absent the minutes of previous meeting were not read.
1. The weekly a/cts were presented, examined and passed.
2. The Manager reported that the tender of the Co. for supplying refreshments at the National Band Contest had been accepted.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, F Knight, J Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of July 4th were read and confirmed.
2. The scale of charges for the loan of crockery and for the church tea July 16th was drawn up.
3. The Secretary was instructed to write the purchasers of Billiard table at Addington for balance of a/ct owing.
George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, J Claridge, F Knight, W J Tomkins and W Clarke
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were not read owing to the absence of the Hon secretary.
2. The Manager reported that £15 – 17 – 6 was taken at the Band Contest which was considered satisfactory.
3. The weekly a/cts were presented, examined and passed.
4. The monthly a/cts were presented, examined and cheques amounting to £105 – 7 – 5 were ordered to be drawn in payment of same.
5. The Manager reported that Mr Smith had charged more than market price for his butter. It was decided to deduct the overcharge from his a/cts, and if he objected, to remit the matter to a future meeting of the Directors for further consideration.
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Present Messrs G Denton, T Wilmott, J Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The Secretary reported he had written the purchasers of Bagatelle Table at Addington asking for balance of a/cts, but had received no reply. It was decided to make another application before taking further action.
3. The weekly a/cts for the two weeks ending Aug 13th 1892 were presented, examined and passed.
4. The Chairman reported that the Manager had consulted him respecting a holiday. He having made arrangements for carrying on the business during his absence, it was decided that he be allowed a week.
5. Mr Robert Hooper having enquired the price of the Coffee Vase with the view of purchasing same, it was decided to fix the price at £7 – 10 – 0.
6. The desirability of getting a Branch establishment near the new Railway Station was discussed and finally it was decided to make preliminary enquiries. The Chairman undertook to get into communication with the Railway Authorities on the subject.
John Claridge
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Present Messrs J Claridge, W Clarke, F Knight and W J Tomkins.
1. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The secretary attended and read a reply he had received from Mr Ingyion of Addington re the Bagatelle Board purchased by him and promising the balance of a/ct should be paid within a short time. It was decided to allow the matter to stand over for a week or two.
3. The weekly a/cts were presented, examined and passed.
4. A letter was read from Messrs Jeffries of Northampton asking for a settlement of their a/ct. It was decided to attend to it at next meeting, the Manager in the meantime to look up the detailed a/ct rendered.
5. The Manager produced the Urn belonging to the Old Baptist Meeting as repaired by Mr Milles. The chapel authorities having expressed their preference for a smaller new one, the Manager was requested to ascertain the cost of same and report to next meeting.
6. The question of the charge for the Hall to the Temperance Band for a “practice” was raised, but deferred for a week.
7. The question of arranging a bagatelle board on the Hall gallery was mentioned, but nothing definite was done.
Aug 29th/92 J Claridge
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Present Messrs J Claridge, W J Tomkins, T Wilmott and W Clarke
1. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The Manager reported that Mr Miller valued the Urn belonging to the Baptist Chapel at 10/- also that he would make a smaller one for 18/6, the directors decided to allow 12/6 toward a new Urn anything above 12/6 the chapel authorities to pay.
3. The charge of Hall for practice of Temperance band to be 2/6, gas extra.
4. The weekly a/cts were presented and passed.
5. The a/c of Messrs Jeffries, Northampton were presented and ordered to be paid.
6. Mr Denton reported that he had communicated with the Railway Co. on the subject of a branch establishment but had received no reply.
7. The monthly a/cts were passed and cheques ordered to be drawn in payment of same.
8. The Manager was instructed on the motion of Mr Wilmott to get some new pockets for the billiard table and to have it used on the balcony of the Hall.
Sep 5th/92 George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, J Claridge, T Wilmott and W Clarke
1. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The charge for use of the Hall on Saturday and 2 meetings on Sunday was fixed at 17/- and gas for the Secular Society.
3. The weekly a/cts were presented by Manager and examined and passed.
4. The Manager was instructed to arrange with the Gass fitter to provide smaller burners for gas fittings and fix ... Valves were required, with the object of reducing the consumption of gas.
5. The charge to the Nursing Association to be use of Hall 10/- Piano 2/6. Hire of service 3/6 and gas 2/-.
12th Sep 1892 George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, W Clarke, T Wilmott, J claridge and F Knight.
1. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The price to be charged the Social Club for a supper on the 19th inst. as left with the Manager.
3. The week a/cts were examined and passed.
4. Complaints were made of a number of men who meet in front of the room with the object of betting on the Motion of F Knight and T Wilmott – the chairman undertook to write to the Police Sargent asking that a Constable be placed in front of the Tavern until the nuisance be abated.
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Present Messrs G Denton, W Clarke, J Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The Chairman reported that he had not yet communicated with the Police re the betting nuisance, but would do so without delay.
3. The weekly a/cts were presented, examined and passed.
4. The monthly a/cts were presented, and cheques were ordered to be drawn in payment to the amount of £50 – 0 – 9.
5. It was decided to charge the Cycling Club 15/- for the use of Hall, 2/6 for piano and gas extra for Saturday Sep 24th.
Oct 3rd 1892 George Denton
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Presents Messrs G Denton, T Wilmott, W J Tomkins, J Claridge and W Clarke
1. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The weekly a/cts were presented, examined and passed.
3. The Chairman read a letter which he had sent to the Police respecting the betting nuisance, but had received no reply.
4. Mr Tomkins reported that Mr Hooper had seen him respecting the Coffee Vase and had offered £6 for the same. Mr Denton and Wilmott were appointed a committee to see the vase and report to next meeting.
5. The Manager reported that Drink had been taken in the Hall during the Boot Trades soiree – the secretary was instructed to write a letter to Mr Rowthorne expressing the strong disapproval of the Directors.
Oct 10th 1892 George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, W Clarke and J Claridge
1. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The Manager was authorised to sell the Coffee vase to Mr Hooper for £6 – 10 – 0 cash down.
3. The weekly a/cts were examined and passed.
4. The Secretary reported that Mr Ing[uson]had sent £1 on a/c for the bagatelle table.
5. The charge to be made to Temperance Band for Hall, gas hire etc. was fixed to be £1 – 5 – 0.
Oct 17th 1892 George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, W Clarke, J Claridge, F Knight and W J Tomkins.
1. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. Weekly a/cts were presented, examined and passed.
3. The Manager said complaints had been made by members of the Social Club of the need of a ... for No 1 Billiard Room. It was eventually decided to authorise the Manager to secure a lad to act as Billiard ... for a month as ... experience. The Manager was authorised to procure half a dozen ... for No1 Billiard Room.
4. The Choral Society applied for the use of the Hall on Friday evenings at a cost of 5/- (that to be all inclusive charge) for the purpose of practising. It was decided to let the Hall to the Society for 5/- per night, the gas to be extra, and the Directors reserving to themselves the right to let the Hall if required on due notice being given.
Oct 24th 1892 George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, J Claridge, W Clarke, W J Tomkins.
1. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The weekly a/cts were presented, examined and passed.
3. The monthly a/cts were presented and cheques in payment were ordered to be drawn to the amount of £81 – 11 – 8.
4. Samples of Wheatleys Hop Bitters were submitted and a letter from Messrs Wheatleys was read stating price and it was decided to obtain an 18 gallon cask and sell it on draught.
5. An application for the Hall for seven nights was made by the Tyrolean Entertainment Company and an enquiry as to the charge for the same. It was decided to charge according to scale for the first two nights but if taken for three nights or more the charge to be 10/- per night.
Oct 31st 1892 George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, J Claridge, W Clarke and W J Tomkins
1. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The weekly a/cts were presented, examined and passed.
3. The Manager reported that Mr R Hooper had offered to pay 20/- on a/ct of the purchase of the Coffee Vase – the Vase to remain in the possession of the Company until the balance was paid. It was decided to allow him to have the Vase on condition that he pay £1 deposit, and complete the purchase by Dec 12th. If not completed then, the deposit to be returned. See minutes of Oct 15th 1892.
4. A letter was read from the Midland railway Co in reply to one from the Chairman re a site for a Branch establishment adjoining the new station. It was decided that in face of the letter nothing further could at present be done in the matter.
5. The Chairman presented the Secretary’s report of the trading a/ct for the nine months ending Sep 30th 1892, the further consideration of which was deferred.
6. It was unanimously decided to have a monthly statement of the receipts and expenditure on the “store a/ct.”
7. The Secretary was instructed to write to the Architect, asking him to arrange a settlement of repairs and alterations a/ct before the end of November 1892.
Nov 7th 1892 George Denton
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Note: A few more missing pages here.
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Present Messrs G Denton, J Claridge, W Clarke and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The weekly a/cs were presented, examined and passed.
3. The monthly accounts were presented, examined and cheques in payment ordered to be drawn amounting to £81 – 4 – 2.
4. It was decided to charge the Good Templars 7/6 per night for their meetings. Gas and piano to be extra.
Decr 5th 1892 George Denton
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Present G Denton, W Clarke, J Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. A list of a/cs owing to the Co was examined, and the Manager was instructed to make all effort to collect the same.
3. It was decided to adjourn the meeting to six o’clock on Tuesday evening Dec 6th.
Dec 12th 1892 George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, F Knight, T Wilmott, W Clarke, J Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The a/cs owing to the Co were again examined, and further instructions given to the Manager respecting them.
3. The weekly a/cs were presented, examined and passed.
4. An application for the Hall from Dec19th to the 22nd from the American bazaar Co was read. The charge was fixed at 40/- for the four nights, the gas to be extra.
Decr 19th 1892 George Denton
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Present Messrs G Denton, W Clarke, T Wilmott, J Claridge, W J Tomkins
1. The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The weekly a/cs were presented, examined and passed.
3. The outstanding accounts were again mentioned, and it was decided to instruct the Manager to collect these during the present week.
4. The Manager was instructed to invite tenders for supplying Grocery Provisions, Meat, Coal and for the six months ending June 30th 1893. Forms of tender were prepared and approved by the Committee.
5. Complaints of WC were considered and the Manager instructed to use means to abate the nuisance at once.
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Present G Denton, W Clarke, J Claridge and W J Tomkins
1. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
2. The Manager reported that he was attending to the outstanding a/c.
3. It was decided to make an application for a months license for Stage Plays for the Hall as soon as possible.
4. The weekly a/c was presented, examined and passed.
5. The monthly a/c was presented, examined and cheques ordered to be drawn in payment to the amount of £65 – 4 – 9.
6. It was decided to call a Directors’ Meeting for Friday evening at 6pm to receive tenders and consider applications for the position of Manager.
Jan 2 1893 George Denton
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