FEILDING

Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 245, 13 September 1935, Page 4

FEILDING

BOROUGHJJOUNCIL. MONTHLY MEETING.

The Feilding Borough Council met for the monthly meeting last night, the Mayor (Mr T. Collins) presiding. Also present were Crs. E. Fair, T. L. Seddon, W. W. Andrews, A. C. McCorkindale, A. J. V. E. Smith, and G. Darragh. Apologies for absence were received from Crs. C. S. Jelfs and P. G. Guy. The Main Highways Board wrote stating that it could not accede to the request of the council in regard to meeting some of the cost of tire alterations to the footpath at the Beattie Street corner deviation. The Mayor said tho letter was the outcome of the council’s effort to get the board to as-

sist with the cost of the alterations to tho footpath in view’ of the .fact that the board had insisted on the road being altered to a degree which brought about the footpath work. There appeared little that could be done now, said Mr Collins, and on liis motion the letter was received. From the Palmerston North Chamber of Commerce were received particulars of the conference regarding traffic regultations, etc., in Palmerston North, and alsho the setting up of the “safety first” committeo to which tho council was invited to appointed a representative. The Mayor was deputed to represent the council on the committee. MANCHESTER SQUARE. “That this committee reaffirms its recommendation that the plum trees in Manchester Square bo cut down,” was a clause in the report of the reserves committee which Cr V. E. Smith as chairman moved the adoption of. The committee, said the speaker, saw no reason to go back on its previous decision to remove the trees. Seconding tho report, Cr W. W. Andrews said that because one or two people had objected to the trees being cut down was no reason why the com-

mitteo should refrain from cutting them down.

Cr Kellow asked why the trees had not been removed on the first instructions of the committee, Cr Andrews replying that he did not know of any reason. Cr E. Fair said he had not been present at tho original discussion, but he was of tho opinion that there was no need to remove the trees. They could be pruned and made a better shape a lid would then bo an object of beauty. Trees took a long time tp grow and one only had to look at the hand rotunda square to see what a plot without trees looked like. Cr Seddon protested against the ruling of the committee not being carried out before, asking whether it was because sentimental reasons had been expressed against the proposal-. The Mayor explained that owing to tho plum trees now being in flower he had suggested to the borough engineer that they he left in the meantime. There had been no suggestion of interfering with the ruling of the council, and undoubtedly the council’s orders would bo carried out in due course. However, since the carrying of the motion he had come to tho conclusion that pruning the trees in the Memorial Square would suit the ease and they could bo loft there to serve a useful purpose as shade on hot days. Tho others, the Mayor added, would definitely have to come out.

Cr Fair then gave notice of his intention to move at the next meeting of tho council that the motion relating to tho removal of tho plum trees in Manchester Square bo rescinded, this closing the discussion. BOROUGH ABATTOIR.

During August 89 cows, 9 oxen, 43 heifers, 91 ewes, 220 wethers, 4 lambs, 46 pigs, 3 vealers, and 3234 hobby calves-were dealt with at the municipal abattoirs. Fees amounted to £156 18s- 4d as compared with £132 2s lOd for the corresponding month of last year, an increase of £25 15s 6cl. The killings for the month in the extended abattoir district wore :—125 sheep, 208 lambs, 68 pigs, 8 cattle. Fees amounted to £l4 4s lOd. SEWER REGULATIONS.

The borough engineer (Mr T. K. Hay) reported that much trouble was experienced during the month with the flooding of sewers, resulting in numerous complaints from residents. This was caused to a large extent by stormwater from roofs and yards being allowed to discharge into gully traps. It was proposed to rigidly enforce the bylaw dealing with this matter, Mr Hay slated. WATER SERVICE. Reporting on the borough water service to the council, the engineer stat ed that water levels in the reservoirs had fluctuated considerably during tho month owing to numerous floods and freshes in the river. The water was discoloured for twenty days and large quantities of metal dislodged from Short’s cliff had fallen across the pipe line, but did not cause any damage. A number of small pot-holes in the pipe lino trench surface in Johnston’s and Bank’s properties bad been filled in. The caretaker reported having inspected the river about a mile above the weir where it was reported some trouble was likely to occur by the river changing its course. In his opinion there was little likelihood of the supply being affected. As previously reported repairs would be necessary to the gabions at the weir. It was not yet possible to ascertain the amount of damage but in any case this work could not be undertaken until the summer. GENERAL ITEMS. Two hundred and thirty-five subscribers to the Feilding municipal library changed 1481 books during August, 26 new book's being purchased. During August the number of men employed on relief work in the borough varied from 29 to 39. Five building permits to a value of £132 were issued last month. The town clerk (Mr C. H. Tate) reported that rate collections to date totalled £1387 11s 8d for current rates and £250 19s 9d for arrears. Both amounts were verv satisfactory. On the motion of Cr. McCorkindale the council agreed to forward its con-

gratulations to tho boroughs of Newmarket and Gore on attaining their jubilee. The request of the Health Stamp organisation to hold a street collection in Feilding was granted, and the council decided to purchase health stamps

i to a value of £5. ; The position of the district fund ac- > count of the council showed a net ' debit balance of £2091 10s 3d, while • the £6OOO loan account for road seal- ; ing showed that £2OOO had been raised > and £719 5s 5d spent, leaving a credit - of £I2BO 14s 7d. i On tho motion of Cr. Fair the council agreed that tho works committee

should investigate and report to the next meeting on the possibility of extending Lytton Street through to link up with North Street opposite the Feilding High School. MANCHESTER UNITY. OFFICERS. There was a. largo attendance of visiting brethren from lodges in tho district and elsewhere at the Oddfellows’ Hall on Wednesday when the installation of officers of the Manches-

ter Unity, 1.0.0. F., took place. Amongst the lodges represented were Loyal Manawatu, Kimbolton, Apiti, Victoria, Diamond, Levin, Featherston, Foxton, Masterton, Great Western (London), and Mangatainoka. Bro. Ohurcher was the installing officer and Bros. Fuller and Rogers and Sister King acted as conductors. The following were the appointments:-—N.G., Bro. Pawson; 1.P.N.G., Bro. Shepherd ; V.G.. Bro. Grigg; E.S., Bro. M. Pirani. Tlie N.G. appointed Sister Melton as R.S. and Bro. Melton as L.S. The V.G. appointed Bro. Pask as R.S 1 . and Bro. Do Lacour as L.S. At tho conclusion of tho ceremony supper was served by the ladies of tho lodge, dancing then being indulged in to wind up a successful function.

ST. BRIGID’S TENNIS CLUB. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Mr G. E. Pollock presided at the annual meeting of St. Brigid’s Tennis Club. Tho annual report (already published) was adopted and the following officers elected:—Patron, Rev. Father Hegarty; president, Mr G. E. Pollock; vice-president, Mr P. Quirke; hon. secretary, Miss G. Christie; lion, treasurer, Mr T. Kelly; club captain,

Mr C. Crisp; committee, Mrs Crisp, Miss M. Benge, and Messrs L. M. Giesen, P. S. Delehanty, and G. Allen. It was decided to open the season on October 5 with a Yankee tournament. BOARD OF MANAGERS. At a meeting yesterday afternoon of employers in local industries with a view to appointing representatives on the Feilding High School Board of Managers, Messrs T. S. Goldsmith and A. J. Keilow, the sitting representatives, were reappointed. PERSONAL.

Her friends will be pleased to learn that Mrs G. R. Boswell, of Feilding, is making good progress following a serious operation in a private hospital in Palmerston North. Mrs P. Doull, of Wanganui, is visiting Feilding. ( RUGBY FOOTBALL. The following will play for Feilding Old Boys against Feilding at 1.30 p.m. to-morrow: —Gloyn, Amadio, Wilson (2). Bramwell, Dewo, Pawson, Irvine, ‘ Kyle, Bradlev, Hart, Eade, Knyvett, , Penney (2), Whisker, and Wheeler. j The following will be the Feilding team: —Kitchen, Rosser, Foster, Hare, i Nicholson, Hight. Spilman, McFar- < land, H. Dewe, Thompson, R. Dewe, | Dermer, Bary, Sutherland, W. McCorkindale, Brown, Fitzgerald, G. McCorkindale, Linton. Players are to as- 1 semble at 1 p.m. sharp. ‘

NOTES. At yesterday’s meeting of the Oroua County Council it was decided to purchase £5 worth of Health stamps in support of the campaign for the con- I ducting of children’s health camps. |