COBDEN NOTES

Greymouth Evening Star, 11 July 1925, Page 3

COBDEN NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent).

The monthly meeting of the Cobden School Committee was held last evening; present. Messrs Jones, Black, Miller, Williams, and Mesdames Eggelton and Sexton. "Mr C. Miller was unanimously elected to the position of chairman in place of Mr W. D. Murray, who has left the district. Inward correspondence was received. ■Accounts amounting to £l4 2s 6d were passed for payment. The matter of disposal of trolly wheels was left in the hands of the Chairman.

It was decided that the Canterbury Education Board be informed that the heating apparatus was working in a satisfactory manner. The Headmaster was asked to write a detailed report on same.

Considerable discussion took place on the proposed Bible-in-Schools Bill, and eventually it was decided that the promoters of the Bill be informed that this Committee cannot support the Bill as it considers the Bill does not go far enough. The Headmaster’s report was received and approved. Various requirements were noted. It was decided to prosecute anyone interfering with the .Gymnasium when in use. The Secretary was asked.to write to W. Baylis and Son, of Christchurch, thanking them for a donation of flowering shrubs for the school ground. The report of the Visiting Committee was received and various requirements noted. It was decided to hold a daylight meeting next week-end to view the various requirements about the grounds and gymnasium. The unsatisfactory condition of the approach to the gymnasium, from Ward Street was referred to the Town Board for consideration. An apology was received from Mr L. K. Collins for absence owing, to illness. Residents of the township still complain of the unsatisfactory state of the lighting of the side-walk of Cobden Bridge. It is suggested that the present- central light be- placed over the side-walk instead of its present position over the main bridge. A new notice' board has been placed in position near Cobden Bridge restricting vehicular speed to twelve miles in the Town District. In addition various danger points have been indicated., Doubtless careful motorists will appreciate the trouble the authorities have taken.

Numerous complaints are being made at the number of wandering cattle about our strets. A short time ago three heifers were seen breaking through the hedge of a private residence.