LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Franklin Times, Volume xxv, Issue 42, 10 April 1935, Page 8 (Supplement)

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Racing Parlance. “If his information is ‘right from the horse’s mouth,’ then we should act.” —A member of the town board at Monday evening’s meeting. Why Members Laughed. “It’s been levelled a bit before, but levelled uphill.” This remark passed by a town board member at Monday s meeting was responsible for hearty laughter. Basketball Club. It being reported to Monday evening’s town board meeting that a basketball ground could be put in order for £5, it was decided to carry out the work in the event of a club being formed al Papakura.

Bank Officer Transferred. Mr Alastair Beechey, who for the past nine months has been on the staff of the Bank of New South Wales, Masterton, has been transferred to the Rannevirke branch of the hank. “Seconds Them All.” “The motion has not been seconded," said Mr G. F. McDonald at Monday’s town board meeting. “Mr has seconded it,” replied the chairman. “Yes, he seconds them all,” remarked Mr D. Weir amid much laughter. Proposed Bowling Green. The proposal to form a bowling green on the reserve known as the “village green” was advanced a further' stage on Monday evening, when the Papakura Town Board decided to advise the bowlers concerned that it would be prepared to consider details. Meaning Altered. “I would be very wary of your propositions,” remarked Mr D. Weir at Monday evening’s town board meeting to one of his colleagues. “A remark like that is uncalled for,” said another member. “I will say then I would ,be wary of all propositions,” added Mr Weir. Charge For Use of Park. Acting on the recommendation of the finance committee, the town board decided jon Monday evening to charge the Papakura Rugby League Club £5 for the use of Prince Edward park for the coming season. The board is to erect a suitable fence on the western side of the playing area in order to keep back spectators. A Select Committee. At his request, Mr D. Weir was at ■Monday evening’s Town Board meeting removed from the select committee appointed at the previous meeting; and Mr J. M. Richardson elected. “What is the object?” asked Mr Richardson. “Oh, to hang ,” replied Mr Weir mentioning another, member’s name. All, including the member spoken of, joined in laughter. Works for Coming Year. With the view to preparing a schedule of works for the coming year, members of the town board were requested on Monday evening to submit a list of what they considered to be essential works. The decision was reached after a lengthy discussion. The chairman stated that members would thus have more say in formulating the . policy of the board. Grandstand for Park. ( An opinion that the erection of a grandstand on Prince Edward park would be advisable,, subject to a scheme of finance being arranged, was expressed by Mr H. D. Spinley at Monday evening’s town board pieeting. The chairman stated it was essential to complete the ground first. If they planned too far ahead they might get into difficulties.

Rev. Wood Seeking Re-election. An intimation that he was seeking re-election to the Auckland Hospital Board was received by the Papakura Town Board on Monday evening from the Rev. W. G. Wood. He wrote expressing thanks for the town board’s

letter requesting him to accept nomination for a further term. It was gratifying to him to find that his work during the past six years had been appreciated. “It is very satisfactory to know that the Rev. Wood is seeking re-election,” said the chairman, Mr H. E. McEntee.

Damage to Footpaths. A recommendation that the Great South road footpath be sealed from the Presbyterian church to Young’s road, and that on the opposite side the gateways be protected, was made by Mr G. W. F. Kerr at Monday’s town board meeting. Mr Kerr stated that the large number of cattle driven along the road were responsible for much damage. Mr D. Weir agreed that cattle were a nuisance on the road, and stated that in a few weeks large numbers of culled cattle would be driven through the town district. The question was deferred for inclusion in a schedule of works. Footwear for Needy.

A cheque for £B, being part profits 'of the “Big Prize” art union was received by the Papakura Town Board on Monday evening for the relief of distress. G. W. F. Kerr moved that the sum be paid to tbe local welfare league. Mr D. Weir said he would second the motion on condition that the money was used for the purchase of footwear for the wives and children of men in distressed circumstances. The board decided to pay the cheque to the league and to mention the recommendation made. At a later stage, Mr Weir stated that the wives and children of unemployed men were going practically barefooted. His recommendation that the public be asked to leave used boots and shoes at the boot depot in Elliott street, so that after repairs the footwear could be distributed to needy people, was approved by members.