PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Northern Advocate, 19 January 1920, Page 2

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Rev. G. W. Lochore spoke of the beautification work proceeding in the grounds of the church, intimating that a rustic fence and other improvements were under consideration. IMPROVING KENSINGTON PARK. A letter was read from the Town Clerk advising that a meeting of the Borough Council was called for the 19th inst. "for the purpose of considering the question of laying out Ken. sington Park as a recreation ground." An invitation was extended to tha Beautifying Society to be represent- | cd. On the motion of Mr Rishworth, se. conded by Dr. Mcllraith, it was agreed that the executive committee attend the meeting. WATER AND BANK STREET CORNER. Reference was made to this spot and the need for a straightening up, and the secretary said that he would remind the owners of previous conversations on the matter. MEMBERS' MEETING. It was resolved that the first meeting of members be held at a date in January the arrangements for the meeting being in the hands of Messrs L. T. Pickmere and D .W. Miller, the former undertaking the musical arrangements. RAILWAY STATION IMPROVEMENTS. Notwithstanding the impossibility of adopting a big beautification scheme at the railway station owin? to the suggested extensive alterations the Mr Denz, intimated his intention'of planting roses, etc., in a few places. CLERICAL ASSISTANCE. The secretary was voted £5 as an honorarium for clerical assistance obtained. SCHEME OF WORK. By common consent the importance of drawing up a comprehensive scheme of work was urged, Dr. Mcllraith remarking that as big a display as possible should be made in the streets themselves. Mr Miller stated that the drawing up of such had been delayed owing to the difficulty experienced in getting a meeting of the Parks Committee of the Borough Council and the executive of the society. Quite a number of practical projects were waiting for the formal permission of the Parks Committee, and the latter were keen to co-operate in every way to improve the town. AUCKLAND'S GARDENING SUPERINTENDENT. It was agreed to thank Mr Pearson for his interest in Whangarei's beautification and to invite him for a week-end visit for his valued advice. FINANCES. The secretary remarked that with the Borough Council's subsidy of £100 which had been more than earned, and for which application had been made, there was > after all liabilities had been covered, money in hand to the extent of £138.

BANK STREET EMBANKMENT

Dr. Mcllraith suggested that the embankment opposite the Town Hall might be acquired as an open space and rest spot. All agreed, and inquiries are to be made.

RAISING SEEDS,

Mr Hanlon introduced the subject of raising plants from seed, and, pending the acquisition of ground by the society, it was agreed to ask •the gardener to keep this in view and utilise his home facilities for the present.

POST OFFICE

The improvement of the post office yard had Ibeen deferred to the responsible officer and was awaiting his report. The delay has been occasioned by the fact, that large extensions of the post office are contemplated and may interfere with any garden and public seat schemes.