Foxton

Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 45, 23 February 1938, Page 13

Foxton

m——» ■ - m From Our Own Corresoondent. Surf and Life Saving Club. “What is done with the profits from the •art unions which are run bo frequently?’’ asked Mr G. F. Smith, at the monthly meeting of the Foxton Chamber of Commerce. "At one time they were devoted to all manner of requirements all over the country, but of late I have not seen any announcements regarding allocations. If the money is still available for deserving causes, I would like to suggest that we make an application for assistance on behalf of the Foxton Surf and Life Saving Club.’’ The Mayor (Mr M. E. Perreau) said the art union profits were devoted wholly to the relief of distress now. He had received small sums from time to time for distribution locally. Mr R. O. Hornblow 6aid he was surprised at the apathy of the general public in regard to the club's appeal for funds to enable it to carry on. The beach was claimed to be a wonderful asset to boxton, but the club was the greatest asset the beach possessed, it would be an absolute disgrace if the club was allowed to go out of existence for the sake of £l5O. Mr Christie suggested that if collection boxes were taken around at the beach during the season, the club would derive considerable benefit. He had been Informed on a recent visit to Napier that collection boxes handed round on the parade in th&t town were responsible for the maintenance of the band. Collection boxes on the local beach would be the means of catching the people who benefit from the chib's services. The president offered to make arrangements for the construction of boxes for the club. "We cannot do too much to Assist these boys,” he aciaea. Mr Dustin suggested that an appeal be made to neighbouring Chambers of Commerce for assistance. I It was decided to forward a letter of | appreciation to the Surf Club and to inform members that the Chamber was wholeheartedly behind me Club. It was also resolved to make an appeal for assistance to the Palmerston North Chamber of Commerce. Prospects Brightsr for Local Port. “Can this Chamber do anything to assist the port of Foxton?" asked Mr J. McLaughlan at a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. , . ~ The Mayor (Mr M. E. Perreau) said that be had recently been to Auckland on aeconnd of the local Harbour Board to discuss shipping matters but he was not able to divulge anything in that connection until after the next meeting of the Harbour Board owards the end of the month. He could assure the meeting, however, that the Harbour Board was doing ell possible to revive trade. Mr C. R. Tutty said that he understood that the reason for the falling off in trade of late was that the boat trading to the port was dependent chiefly on wheat, oran and pollard cargoes from he South Island. At the present time there were QO such cargoes offering, the only wheat available being Australian, which it was cheaper to send to Foxton from Wellington by rail or road. The position would clear itself towards the end of March when the New Zealand Wheat Board would release supplies again. A member: I think you will find that the particular vessel will be trading here again as soon as another boat puts in an appearance. Mr Byne said he thought a good deal of trouble was due to the freight war instituted by the Wanganui port.

The President (Mr A. Alsop): I think we can eafeiy leave this matter in the hands of the Harbour Board.