Mr Leahy said the proposals had been drawn up in indication of the basis on which it was considered the Brigade should be formed— had been prepared with a view to facilitating dis cussion on the points involved, and said that suggestions might be made by the proposed members. With regard to the sum mentioned as a contribution, £500, that was an amount which it was not intended to be strictly adhered to. If it were found to be insufficient, the Council would be prepared to supplement thafe sum, and deal with the Brigade in the most liberal manner. Mr Reeves said as regarded rules, the new -Brigade could adopt or amend those of the late Brigade, and thought it would be advisable for the meeting to appoint a Committee to confer with the Council's Committee for the election oi a captain, because there was no doubt that the success of the Brigade would depend on having a good captain. Of course, the members would elect their captain: but if a Committee were appointed to W with the Council's Committee they might fonKnrT* 111^ Pl^ ed on a satisfactory tooting to commence at once. If the amount mentioned should be found insufficient feflSES™* 1 not be averaeto *** •

t£ Jo £ ns ™ said they should start fair. Ihey could not have a brigade of 40 men for th e sum of money mentioned. Mr NicholsOxX suggested that as the Mayor had 53 names a ballot should take place, and those elected should arrange this business- ' taSlfrt. f?f ° nl £ 36 present > no baUot waa' behvMO number squired for the Brigade j^ter further discussion, ♦1.1 £ • that he shoul the ch ai r so that the meeting might discuss file' otters freely among themselves/ Ihe Mayor and Councillors left the chamber

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