COBDEN NOTES

Greymouth Evening Star, 1 May 1925, Page 4

COBDEN NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent).

Work is progressing rapidly with the Memorial Bridge. The pipe's are in position and the work of the upped construction is fit hand. Already an idea can. be formed of the finished work, and residents are now anxious to see what the super-structure will bo like. ‘'

; For the few - days while the watercourse Was blocked a considerable lake formed behind the culvert in Fox Street, causing much anxiety among the mothers of small children. However, the danger is now removed and the additional scour caused by the released waters has removed much -.of the objectionable matter that so easily collects. While the waters were back- . ed up, it was suggested that the temporary lake./woiild make a good swimming bath. There would be very little excavation needed, and the necessary drainage is there. Perhaps the Baths Committee will consider the site when coming to a decision. The annual prize-giving at the local school which, owing to ! unforeseen cir-p£. cuiristances was postponed last December, will take place in About a fortnight’s time. A good programme is; being arranged and details will.be nounced laterl Matters in connection with the forth-; coming chrysanthemum show are well in hand. A meeting of the coriimittee was held last evening when various' side-shows and stalls were arranged for. . Most growers have their...blooms well advanced and a few are in, then position to have sufficient to assist at the shows of sister societies. The rubbish dump in lox Street is still proving an eye-sore to residents"' in the vicinity. A few loads of . soil or street chippings'would relieve it of its unsightliness besides a - narrow pbitidh of ihb ■ A ■