KAIKOURA.

Press, Volume L, Issue 15014, 8 July 1914, Page 5

KAIKOURA.

At the Harbour , Boaid meeting on - Saturday., a letter from ; Mr W. J Garre tt regarding tae position as between the local body and tho fishermen was read. The .ex-wharfinger contended that the. "toilers of the sea" had been remiss in not furthering their own interests, and thai it "was duo to their negligence in not carrying out certain works that they had undertaken at the old wharf (all that was left of it being placed at their disposal) that the disadvantages they complained of ex- , isted.- . It was shown tliat the "monkey" forming part of the pile-driving apparatus lent the fishermen had fallen into ihe sea through their not taking precautions against such & mishap. Members adopted a non-sympathetio attitude, on the ground that the fishermen had disregarded the adage- respecting "those who help themselves." It was decided, too, that unless tho fishermen recovered the."monkey" within tendays the Board would do \eo .and remove it. / •'

• Arising out of discussion on. wharf expenses (which members.of the Harbour Board hold had grown excessive and but of due proportion), there was a consensus of opinion that as attention to the public telephone occupied some of the time it should bo got rid of. If this is adhered to it will probably mean the abolition of this convenience at the port or the driving of it into the nearby hotel—the only place available. It "would .bo better if the Harbour Board would agree to the telephone remaining under the charge of the wharfingor and reduce" his salary

W the amount paid him by the Postal Department. The telephone at the port is a decidedly valuable convenience to many, particularly to those concerned in. shipping matters. ■ Members of the County Council are getting quite out of patience with the Green Hills Estate syndicate over the closing of "paper , ? roads and the purchase of the areas contained in them, and the Council is moving in the direction of annulling the agreement, which, the Council holds, lias become void through non-fulfilment of the contract entered into by the syndicate. A Burnham escapee Ivas discovered by Constable McLennan working for the County Council on a road up near the Hanmer bridge. That the lad is nob an incorrigible is certified to by his Jiaving proved a steady and energetic labourer. . The- Rev. Father Lynch concluded o very successful mission, in the Church of the Sacred Heart, on Sunday evening. In several waye the mission is declared to have surpassed any previously conducted here.' ■ On Monday evening the monthly meeting of the Kaikoura District High School Committee was held. In the unavoidable absence of Messrs B. Pope (chairman) and James Davidson, Mr il, L. Flower presided, Measrs H. Browne, R. Pattou, A. W. 0. Benner, and A. H. Stubbersfiold completing the attendance. Ifc was decided to obtain two dozen, trees (through the Board) ■for planting on Arbor Day. The Board's "rej>l'y.. regarding non-compli-ance with'the regulations regarding attendance of pupils, showing the committee's powers and authority, led mem,bere to decide "upon action where necessary. The headmaster reported an improvement in the attendances generally. Ho drew special attention to tho fact that though all those on the upper division roll attended regularly, 12 out of 12, the number was down to tho minimum, but it was possible to.get thrco or four more pupils. Members were much impressed with tho gravity *of the situation,""it'being pointed out thafc the.place ran tho risk of losing everything associated with i he District High School, including .technical instruction in various branches, to the detriment of the children and injury to tho'community. ■ Committeemen blamed; parente for their carelessness and apathy in tho matter. The outcame of the discission w«is a decision to hold a special meeting of tho committee next Monday evening to consider the , question. • A motion of sympathy with .Mr Davidson in the death of his T sistor (Mrs Taylor, an ex-pupil of the , Kaikoura School>, %yas carried in silence, members standing/