THE EVERITT BENEFIT

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2295, 9 January 1909, Page 6

THE EVERITT BENEFIT

[To the Editor.]

Sir, —lie a letter by “Sympathiser” on the above-named matter, it is quite true that the money so generously subscribed by the public has not been paid over, but this is partly the fault of Mrs Everitt, who at first expressed a wish that the money should be placed on a section and house, but those who have had to do with that have experienced considerable difficulty in getting a suitable place—-the cost being much too high for the amount now in hand. Mrs. .Everitt has, after much thought, decided that at her time of life she is not capable of taking on a debt in the shape of a mortgage of £250 or £3OO, and I don’t suppose the Gisborne people ever thought of "such a thing. I would like to suggest that tho secretary who worked so hard to make the concert the success it was, call a meeting of the committee and square the matter up at once. I may state here that the two bands which contributed part of the amount are not at all pleased at the position. *it conclusion I might say that I have every reason to believe that a good part of this money could be well and profitably laid out by Mrs Everitt on the family and in the home, and who knows better than the mother of the hundred and one tilings required there ? I am glad that this matter 'has been made public by “Sympathiser,” and in anticipation thank you for Tour insertion of this.—l am, etc. ALFRED VOWLES.

[To the Editor.] Sir, —Evidently “Sympathiser” does not know what he is writing about or he is laboring under a delusion in regards to the money (£B3 10s) collected for tho above fund at a general meeting of the committee. Three trustees were appointed to invest t-lie money to the best advantage for the widow and family. “As “Sympathiser” seems to know .so much, perhaps if he collects his scattered thoughts a little he will probably remember th.it the benefit was not entirely for tho widow but for the widow and family. Now, Mr. Editor, the trustees have been endeavouring for .some time to try and get a house and ground at a price which would not be saddling the widow with a heavy rental. However, not being able to satisfy Mrs Everitt in that manner, the trustees decided.to give tho money in instalments, at the same time to he satisfied that it was being spent to ho best advantago for the children. The Trustees waited on Mrs Everitt nfc her house a week before Christmas and l offered her the first instalment with a proviso, viz., an open order for £lo on any of the merchants of Gisborne for clothing, and boots for herself -and the children, well knowing the circumstances of the case. Mrs Everitt absolutely refused to accept, stating that if she could not have the money she would not take anything. Now,’ Mr. Editor, the trustees arc fully aware of their responsibility to the public who so generously subscribed to the fund and if “Sympathiser” or anybody who subscribed to the above inquires the trustees will give them good reasons for not handing the money over as requested by Mrs. Everitt, but he can rest assured that the money will bo spent to the best advantage.—l am, etc. chmfw ymfw S. J. ENSOR,. W. WEB 13. E. J. -BOLDEN. Trustees.