TERRACE END’S PROGRESS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 255, 25 September 1935, Page 2

TERRACE END’S PROGRESS

ASSOCIATION FORMED. AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING. A decision that an association for the advancement of Terrace End should be formed was reached bv a gathering at the Coronation Hall, Terrace End, last evening, it being stressed by a number of speakers that there were many matters of interest to submit which could be greatly improved by such an organisation. The meeting was convened by Messrs R. Cousins and R. A. Holmes, and was marked by unanimity of opinion, enthusiasm for the advancement of the suburb and a desire for co-operation that augured well for the association’s future. A provisional committee was appointed to draw up a constitution, select a name for the association, and report back to another general meeting. Apologies for absence wore received from Messrs W. B. Tennant. J. Hodgens. W. J. .Smith, S. R. Evans, F. McLachlan, It. G. Chamberlain, Weston J. Smith and W. S. Walker.

The meeting was opened by Mr Holmes, who called for nominations for chairman, Mr F. J. Oakley being appointed to the position. Mr G. G. Priest was appointed secretary. The chairman, speaking for the residents of Terrace End, extended thanks to the conveners of the meeting for their action. There should have been such an association many years ago. he said. The suburb would now have been a very different place. On the chairman’s proposal a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the conveners of the gathering. Proposals for the attention of the association were outlined by MiHolmes, who mentioned that the local Post Office could be replaced with a more modern structure ; the gravel pit could he made a playground, and additional provision could be made for recreational facilities for the future, even though there was a good area in Terrace End Park. Terrace End was one of the main entrances to the city and much could he done in beautification schemes. More penny in the slot telephones could well he provided. It remained for the people of Terrace End to work together to accomplish the improvement of the district by watching its interests and making representations in the correct quarter. OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE. In supplementing Mr Holmes’s remarks, the chairman extended his appreciation to Crs J. T. J. Heatley and R. L. C. Aitchison for their attendance. Terrace End was about the same age as the city, and lie doubted if many knew that the Princess Hotel had been established in--1875. The residents of to-day were not to be held responsible for the apathy of the past, but they were responsible for the present and the future. They had a duty to carry out in taking an interest in their city’s affairs, with particular reference to Terrace End matters. He estimated that there were 1000 houses in Terrace End, and a good membership coull he obtained by active canvassing. He had ascertained that £7BOO was collected in rates from Terrace End, taking the area broadly from Albert Street to -Boundary Road, round Vogel Street, to Fitzroy Street and back to Albert Street. There had been many roads tar-scaled in the city, hut he did not remember any recent work of that nature being carried out at Terrace End. The Post and Telegraph Department had recognised long ago that proper post office facilities would be needed in the suburb and had acquired a section on the Alfred Street and Main Street corner. It was for the residents of 'terrace End to so increase the business at the local post office that representations could be made successi ully lor a new office to be built.

The present play area, Mr Oakley added, was of no use to the children on the eastern side of Terrace End, but there was an area in Frederick Street which could bo laid out in grounds. Motor bus fares, he continued, could be the subject of representations for a reduction, the Terrace End service being the second best paying one of the city. The City Council now had permission to plant trees about the gravel pit if they were fenced, and that, with the beautification of the railway by fencing and the planting of trees, could be well considered by the association. The city’s population was growing and the residents of Terrace End should see to it that their suburb was made sufficiently attractive to induce new arrivals to settle there. Again, thero was the water supply. That could he greatly improved and the residents of Terraco End should support the City Council ill any efforts toward improving it. Mr J. Davidson commented that the late Mr S. It. Lancaster had been instrumental in having the Terrace End Park established, and had lie still been alive and a member of the City Council, he would not have allowed the gravel pit to remain as it was. Terrace End was situated higher than the Square and was the healthiest portion of the city. An association could do a great deal of good in many ways. THE WATER SUPPLY.

The water supply was referred to also by Mr E. Anderson, who said he understood that the original pipes were still in use; but they were providing for five times as many people now as they had in the first place. That was a major matter that should receive attention.

Mr H. E. Townslieiul referred to the late-night bus service, saying that after the pictures or a play there did not seem to be buses available. More bus shelters should he provided, too. A more frequent bus service would mean greater use of the service. Some people said Terrace End was too far to walk to from the city. That was a remark which should be unnecessary, as the citizens should have a frequent service to obviate the need for walking. He suggested that the association should pay early attention to that subject. Speaking as a member of the City Council, Cr. Aitchison said ho had been very pleased with the tone of the meeting which had been of a co-opera-tive nature. If the association desired to place any requests before the City Council the. members could rest assured that their wishes would receive due consideration. In regard to tar-sealing work, a definite sum was allocated each year by the City Council for that, and the money was divided as equally as possible between the four districts of the city.

Cr Heatley also spoke briefly, endorsing Cr Aitchison s remarks. The chairman then moved that an association be formed by the residents of Terrace End for the purpose of watching, safeguarding and promoting its interests and for doing everything in its power, by all proper means, to ensure its advancement and progress. The motion was carried unammousThe chairman suggested that a committe be set up to choose the name of the association and bring down a constitution. A report is to be made to a future general meeting. The chairman said that all officers of the association would be appointed at the meeting to which

the provisional committee -would report. The following were appointed the provisional committee; —Messrs J. Davidson, K. G. Chamberlain, H. E. Townshend, E. Anderson, G. W. Mills, W. B. Tennent, It. Cousins, R. A. Holmes, W. T. Roots and J. J. O’Shea, with Messrs Oakley and Priest ex officio. The subscription, it was agreed* should he a shilling for adults and sixpence for junior members. The next general meeting, it was decided, should be held in a fortnight’s time.