| Date | 1936 |
|---|---|
| Reference | EE01-0084 |
| Volume | Eton Excelsior Rowing Club, Volume 1 |
| Collection | Eton Excelsior |
Transcript
ETON EXCELSIOR R.C. BOATHOUSE.
The CHAIRMAN mentioned the receipt of a letter from Mr. Cyril D. Dyson with reference to the recent alterations at the Eton Excelsior R.C. Boathouse. At a special committee meeting held to consider the two proposals put to them through Mr. Pressey, i.e., to line the walls with asbestos sheeting or to remove and brick up one side and the front. It was agreed that before deciding he should write and ask if the Council would reconsider their decision and pass the plans as they stood. The cost of the alterations had already been rather more than they anticipated, owing to plans having to be drawn up, and the extra expense this would entail was a very serious matter. They made the alterations to try and make the premises rather more attractive for old, present and possible members. They had actually only added a very small piece to the front, most of which was glass, and renewed the existing wood with new, and as the members were doing the job themselves, they did not think it necessary to approach the Council on so small a matter. They trusted the Council would help them in the matter.
The CHAIRMAN asked the Council what they had to say. He was afraid they were helpless, as they had received protests from members of the Fire Brigade. The whole question was that the Club’s proposal did not comply with the by-laws. It was most unfortunate for them.
The SURVEYOR said the Council were concerned with the addition only. The whole of the building was of woodwork, and he thought his suggestions, in conjunction with those from the Fire Brigade, would reduce the chances of fire. He did not think the suggestion was an expensive affair.
Mr. NASON: We are the Council and it is our duty to see that the proposals are carried out.
The CHAIRMAN remarked that unfortunately they had had a case of fire. They had every sympathy with organizations such as the Eton Excelsior Rowing Club and would help them if it were possible. He was afraid, however, that in this instance the Council were helpless.
The Hon. Mrs. BUTTERWICK: We have taken the advice of the Fire Brigade.
Mr. CHEW suggested that the Council should accept the view of the Brigade and the Surveyor and inform the Club that they did so with regret.
This course the Council agreed to.
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