MEETINGS

Greymouth Evening Star, 17 March 1934, Page 2

MEETINGS

HOKITIKA BOROUGH COUNCIL.

[OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

HOKITIKA, March 17. The Hokitika Borough Council met last evening. Present: The Mayor (Rr c A Perry) Crs M. McGavm, D. P. Stuju-t j"/ King, T W. Dutt. Apologies were received from Crs A. G. Armstrong, E. Teichelmann, A. R. Elcock and C. The Under-Secretary, Department of Internal Affairs wrote acknowledging Council’s intimation that Mr _• Braddon had withdrawn his resignation and will continue to act as one of the Council’s members on the Hoki tika Fire Board. N.Z. Refrigerating Co. Ltd., wrote that the following quantities of meat were delivered into Hokitika during the month of January, 1934 viz: 19 sheep, 10 lambs, and during the month of February 3 sheep. The Commissioner of Transport forwarded proposed amendments to Transport Regulations, and asked for an expression of opinion from the Council.—Referred to Town Clerk and Borough Inspector. The Sanitary Inspector, Greymouth, requested that notice be served on owner of property to carry out certain improvements. The Medical Officer of Health, Christchurch, wrote regarding sale of fish at Hokitika River Wharf, asking that the Council see that regulations are enforced. The Secretary, Hokitika Public Library Committee applied for increase of subsidy from £l2O to £l3O per annum. —Granted from April 1. The Secretary, Hokitika Amateur Swimming Club, wrote asking for a grant, in aid of funds, as owing to w’eather conditions, it has not been possible to supplement their revenue by holding carnivals. —Amount asked for, some £22, granted. Mrs Annie Boyd asked for attention to frontage of her property in Jellie Street. —Referred to Works Committee to act.

A. E. Gilman, Pioneer Hotel, wrote regarding tar-sealing of footpath.—Referred to Works Committee to act. The Treasurer’s report showed: — Receipts £1405/11/1; Payments £172 9/7; Credit Balance £69/11/8.

It was decided to repaint the names on the Cenotaph on Cass Square. The Abattoirs report stated: Stock slaughtered for the month: —18 cows, 22 heifers, 52 bullocks, 204 sheep, 157 lambs, 5 pigs, 13 calves, 1 condemned. Fees for the month £64/9/6 compared with £64/2/0 for the same period last year.

The Borough Foreman and Inspector were instructed to inspect a section of Revell Street, with regard to new drainage. REVIVAL CAMPAIGN. A well-attended meeting of the Revival Campaign at Moore’s Caaret last night listened with close interest to Mr Harry Dawson’s address on “Great Future Events,” based upon Biblical prophecy. The speaker threw on the screen charts as a great aid to the understanding of prophecy, also a fine series of pictures of the old Roman Empire and the rock hewn city of Petra. Musical items were contributed by Mrs Dawson, Miss Burrell and Miss Dawson, and the lantern was operated by Mr Marsh. To-morrow afternoon a service of united intercession will be held. Last Sunday’s was one of the best held, and many are anticipating another with considerable pleasure. At 5.30 there will be a social hour, folks being invited to bring light refreshments, and tea will be provided. At 8.15 to-morrow will be the final after-church rally. The address by Mr Harry Dawson will be “Running away from God.” Mrs and Miss Dawson will again sing.

Special meetings will he conducted Monday, Tuesday and concluding on Wednesday. Tuesday night’s gathering will take the form of a “birthday party.” Mr Dawson’s concluding lecture will be on Wednesday night, when over a hundred beautifully coloured pictures of the Hawke’s Bay earthquake disastei* will be screened. This lecture drew a packed audience in one of Napier’s largest halls, and should prove of great interest here. Admission will be free, but a collection will be taken up to be presented to the missioners for their services.