From Richard Gallichan.
IN the JEP of 1 September you pictured a group concerned that the rules for access to the refurbished Howard Davis Memorial Hall were not within the spirit of the gift by TB Davis. However, in that of 3 September concerning this self-same hall there is the claim: ‘This is about preserving bequests to the Island and using them in a way that TB Davis would have liked.’
It must be acknowledged that the refurbishment has vastly improved the outside of the building (not surprising as the States have an appalling record of maintaining their property) but I cannot comment on the internal changes as I have not been able to enter, but feel that they too must be for the better.
Living in the area of Howard Davis Park I regularly pass the building on my way to and from town. In the past I have seen people entering and leaving the building. Obviously I have no knowledge as to how many accessed the hall, but recently I saw a couple peering through the locked doors.
I’m not at all sure that TB Davis would have approved of the use of the building only for special events. Could not both points of view be accommodated by the hall being open to the public except when being used for weddings and other events?
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