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GREENOCK
TOWN HALL REGULATIONS
^0 be ob6erv>e& b^ all persons using tbe 1baII.
1. That the Doors be opened Ome Hour at least before the com-
mencement of proceedings.
2. That the Hall-keeper may open the Doors earlier, if he thinks it
necessary for the safety of the Public, especially when large crowds
collect outside previous to the hour fixed for opening.
3. That the Hall-keeper may shut the Doors, and stop all further
admittance whenever he considers that such would be improper.
4. That persons engaging the Hall shall be responsible for any
damage that may be done to th*e Hall, Organ, or Furniture during the
time they occupy the Hall, and shall be bound to make good the same.
5. That persons taking the Hall shall be bound to pay for a sufficient
number of Police Officers to preserve order, without as well as within
doors, to the satisfaction of the Superintendent of Police.
6. That the Hall shall not be Sub-let without the special permission
of the Magistrates.
7. That the object for which the Hall is wanted shall be particularly
stated in the application.
8. The Rates, &c., shall be paid in advance.
9. The Magistrates may refuse to let the Plall should they see
proper, and may deviate from the usual Rates if occasion may require.
10. That the time for using the Hall be limited to Three o'clock
A.M. If beyond that hour, an additional charge £l is is to be made,
the time in no case to be beyond Four o^clock a.m., and the extra
hour to be in all cases a matter of special arrangement with the
Chamberlain when the Hall is taken.
11. In all cases parties using the Hall must clear out not later than
Ten o'clock a.m. on the following morning.
12. No Fees or Gratuities of any kind to be payable to the Hall-
keeper.
Scale of IRates for tbe "dsc of tbe IbaH.
For Concerts, Soirees, Lectures, &c.: —
When Prices of Admission do not exceed 2s, - - £3, 3 o
Do. do. do. 3s, - - 440
Do. do. do. 5s, - - 660
Do. do. do. 7s 6d - - 10 10 o
Do. do. do. loSj - - 15 15 o
Do. do. exceed los, - - - 21 o o
For Balls, Dinners, &c., as may be agreed upon ; but the charge will not be less
than £7, 3s.
For Sabbath Evening Sermons —
If Free Admission (including Organ), ----^220
If Free Admission (without Organ), - - - - i 11 6
If a Charge be made for admission, the usual Rates as abov-e expressed to be paid.
fox "Clse of tbe ©r^n.
For Concerts, Soirees, &c., - - - - - -£110
For other purposes, as may be agreed on.
N.B. — The Organist's and the Blower's Fees are to be paid in addition.
Deposit for Gas in no case to be less than 21s.
Town Chamberlain's Office,
Greenock.