TAKARO SUBURB

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 200, 24 July 1936, Page 2

TAKARO SUBURB

PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL REUNION. The sixth annual reunion of the Takaro Progressive Association was held on Wednesday, there being a good attendance. The time was spent in card games and dancing. Guests ot honour were the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs A. E. Mansford), while representatives were welcomed from the West End and Terrace End Progressive Associations. Items were contributed by Mesdames Rowley (elocutionary), Coupo and Bigharn (songs), Messrs R. Parker, W. B. Tennent, 0. Shirriffs, and Rowe (songs). At an interlude in the dancing Master Peter Denham presented Mrs Mansford with a bouquet on behalf of the association, following which the president (Mr E. H. Smith) took the opportunity of welcoming Mr and Mrs Mansford .to the gathering. It gave tile association much pleasure, he said, to have the Mayor and Mayoress present. He expressed on behalf of the association, its appreciation of the way in which the City Council had responded to the requests made to it for improvements to that part of the city, but pointed out that disappointment had been felt among members of the association because no grant had been made by the council for tar-seal-ing, this year, in Takaro. The - Takaro Progressive Association had been, formed to assist the council in making Palmerston North a better place and constructive criticism tva6 given wherever possible. There were still improvements which the association considered worthy of immediate attention that had so far not been undertaken. In regard to the Kawau drain, the speaker considered that something should bo done immediately to prevent flooding. He also referred to file need for reduced bus fares for children. He hoped that a penny fare from the Square for children could be arranged, for at the present time, though the charges were 3d for adults and children half-price, the latter were actually charged 2d. This, in the case of a large family, meant a considerable addition to the cost. In referring to the .membership of the association, Mr Smith revealed that it had increased from 250 to 264 and that it was hoped to reach 270. The president also took the opportunity of welcoming.Mr Tennent, a member of the council. In conclusion, Mr Smith thanked all those who had helped in making the evening such a success, a special vote of appreciation being accorded Mrs D. Evans for the bouquet presented to Mrs Mansford, Mr A. Cooksley for card prizes, Misses Jordan for their donations, Mr R. McCullough for carrying out the duties of M.C. and the ladies’ committee for their assistance. Mr Mansford. on behalf ot Mrs Mansford and himself, thanked the association for the beautiful bouquet. It was a very pleasing gesture, he said. Concerning the various points raised by Mr Smith, the Mayor stated that many requests were received front various associations, but as in everything else the council had to consider the question of finance, and only a lew ot the requests could be met. In regard to the Kawau drain, he stated that at present the council was waiting for the passing of legislation which would enable it to take . over certain lands. When legal authority had been obtained, lie assured those present, something would be done. Jhe matter of tar-sealing the streets, he was sure, would be favourably considered at some future date. The council had been under the impression that the Progressive Association covered the area down to Rangitikei Street. Had it known that this was not the case the question of tar-sealing streets embodied in the association’s request would probably have been carried out. Bus lares, he said, would .probably be reduced when new Deisel-engine buses were bought. Mr Mansford appealed to the associations to stand behind the council in the matter, of approving the purchase of the Milson aerodrome which, lie said, was necessary tor the advancement of the city, in conclusion, tho Mayor expressed appreciation of tho worn the association was doing in beautifying the city. It was or material assistance to the council, he said Later in the evening the opportunity was taken to present Mr J. H. Cribb, secretary of tiic association since its inception, with ail electric kettle in appreciation of the sterling services he had continuously rendered. The card prizes wen. won by Mrs J. Morgan and Mr H. tide. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Mrs A. Diamond and Mr Butcher.