IMPROVING ST. CLAIR

Evening Star, Issue 19762, 12 January 1928, Page 3

IMPROVING ST. CLAIR

WELFARE ASSOCIATION FORMED MEETING OF RESIDENTS St. Clair is again to have an improvement society, having the same objetes as the society which did a great deal for the’seaside suburb some years ago. The decision to revive the society *was made at a meeting held last night in the Presbyterian Church Hall, the conveners being Messrs F. O. Bridgeman, G. A. Fenwick. F. H. Dampen, E. L. Macasscy, Eiiiston Orbell, P. J. Priest, and G. P. Sise. The Chairman (Air G. A. Fenwick) evpressed pleasure at seeing Crs Hayward and AVilson present. The attendance augured well for the success of the association. The meeting had been called for the purpose of discussing the desirability of reviving the association which was in existence some years ago. That association was formed in 1910, and did good work during the four years of its existence. It was felt that the association, the main object of which was the general improvement of St. Clair as a seaside resort, should be revived. A number of residents - had rendered valuable service to the old association, and he trusted they could be induced to throw in their lot again. . . Major Dampen moved—“ That it is desirable and is hereby resolved to reorganise the society once known as the 6t. Clair Improvement Association. He pointed out that a society of the kind could do more for St. Clair than private individuals could possibly achieve. The attractions of Caroline Bay, Timaru, were evidence of what could he done by organised_ effort. It was the loyaltv and enthusiasm of the people there that had made the place so favorably known. It was only right that St. Clair should have its association, and loyalty and enthusiasm in that association would do much tor the place. Daylight saving, which he i was sure was here to stay, was going to make St. Clair more popular than ever. . ‘ . ~ The motion was carried unanimously. It was decided that the annual subscription be 2s 6d. The Chairman said the 2s 6d would be the annual subscription per family. He trusted that members would come not only with subscriptions but also with ideas and advice. Mr T. K. Sidey, M.P., was elected president, and the Hon. Mark Cohen vice-president. When the names of a number had been submitted for an Executive Coinmittee, a speaker suggested that they should not be parochial, and should have some from St. Kilcla on the committee. He wanted to know where St. Clair started and where it ended. When it came to the beach they must take the whole of it. Mr H. Titehener said that if they only bad members on the “ St. Clair proper” side of the tramline they would be concerned with but 200yds of beach/ There should he members of tlie committee from both sides of the tramline. “AVo are really in St. Kilda now, because we have no public hall in St. Clair,” jocularly remarked the Chairman. He pointed out that the meeting was for the purpose of reviving an association which was for the improvement of St, Clair. The committee of the late association had included members who lived in the city. Mr Titehener said their district embraced both sides of the car line. Though portion of the district was called St. Kilda it included the St. Clair School, the St. Clair Presbyterian Church, the St. Clair Bowling Green, and the St. Clair Live-saving Chib within its boundary. Mr J. S. M’Pcak: Leave i t as a St. Clair association, but take in members from St. Kilda. Mr E. L. Macasscy pointed out that the portion of St. Kilda on the side of the tramline was really recognised as part of St. Clair. He certainly thought the committee should have names from that side. ’ That the association should he constituted in such a way that it could not he said it was run by the “ nobs of St. Glair” was the suggestion of another speaker. Tt was agreed to include St. Kilda names, and the following committee was elected Messrs H. I). Brewer, F, 0. Bridgeman, G. A. Fenwick, H. H. Henderson, F. H. Dampen, G. W. Lanhani, E. L. Mneassey, Eiiiston Orbell, G. P. Sise, P. J. Priest, G. Stratton, H. F. Titehener, and A. Smiley. Mr Sidey expressed thanks lor his election as president, and said he would do all be could in the interests of the association. . . The Chairman intimated that in the meantime Major Lampen had agreed to act ns secretary. Reference was made by the Chairman to the assistance and sympathy given by the City Council and the Press in' the past, and be hoped that the same relations wonld_ exist in respect to the new association. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chair.