CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Northern Advocate, 10 July 1925, Page 6

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MONTHLY MEETING. The monthly meeting of the Hikurangi Chamber of Commerce was held in the Town Board office on Monday night. Present: —Messrs. D. E. Young (president), R. Lomas, R. Cherrie, P. Shaw, A. R. Merrington, and the secretary, Mr. C. B. Gager. The meeting endorsed the action of the chairmand and secretary, in waiting on the Whangarei County Council re applying for improvements to McLeod's Flat, and also in asking the Town Board's assistance in having a section of the Waro lime rocks set aside as a scenic reserve. A letter was received from the Department of Internal affairs requesting the Chamber to co-operate in the pro duction of a special booklet referring briefly to the scenic and historic attractions of various districts, in order that tourists may obtain an indication of what is to be seen in the various towns during a tour of the country, together with the classes of pastime, such as fishing and shooting, available in th 6 districts. The secretary was instructed to interview Mr. A. M. Rust and solicit his assistance in supplying the data requisite. The Wellington Automobile Association wrote to the Chamber asking its support in securing a Royal comnmsion of inquiry into the expense of County Council administration, ind also that an amendment to the Main Highways Act be secured giving absolute power to the Main Highways Board to enforce the maintenance of

county roads. 1 After lengthy discussion the Chamber decided to support the Wellington Automobile Association in its request. A letter was also received from the New Zealand Co-operative Herd Testing Association, asking the Chamber's support in passing a similar resolution to that recently passed by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, having regard to establishing universally among the dairy farming industry systematic group herd-testing. The Chamber unanimously decided to accede to the rfequest of the Association. With rcferohce to the recent increased- charges impospd upon the mining industry re. coal transportation; on the

New Zealand railways, the Chamber decided to immediately wire the Minister of Railways strongly protesting against the increased transportation rate, the Chamber being of opinion that the extra charge would have an adverse effect on the coal mining industry. The Chamber considered that the banking facilities in Hikurangi were not accordant with the progress of the town. In support of this claim the Chamber decided to strongly advocate the establishment of a permanent banking institution in the town. A subcommittee comprising Messrs. D. E. Young, R. Lomas and C. B. Gager was appointed to investigate the mattar and submit its report at the Chamber's next meeting. Messrs. J. Wallace and A. C. Beaie were unanimously accepted as new members of the Chamber.

BOWLING CLUB. At :i special meeting of the Hikurangi Bowling Club held in tlio pavilion on Monday night, it was decided to hold the customary annual social and dance on July 17. During that evening the president of the club, Mr F. Ivells, will take tlu. opportunity of presenting all prizes to the winners of the various club competitions. With regard to the catering and arranging of the hall, it was decided to ask Mrs S. Mackenzie, an ardent la ay supporter of the club, to forn» a ladies' committee to deal with the matter. ROAD REPAIRS. At the lower end of George Street the Town Board taking precautionany measures in having a section of the main road repaired. The area affected was becoming the worse for wear and during the past few days the Board's employees have been en. gaged in spreading a full-width layer of metal on the road; also in deepening the water-table on the side nearest the railway line, soakage from the higher levels being a source of annoy-

ance to drivers of vehicles while endeavouring to pass each other on the narrow stretch of metal. No doubt the deep water-table will ensure a consideiably improved condition. BUILDING OPERATIONS. The Roman Catholic Church in course of construction :n Valley Road is now well on the road towards completion. The remaining work to be done involves the finishing off of the inside, together with th<? painting of the building. It is anticipated that this new and creditable building will be ready for the official opening next week. CHURCHYARD IMPROVEMENTS. During the week a new fence has been erected on the frontage to the Presbyterian Church in King Street. In addition to the above mentioned improvements a new tar and sand path

has been laid from the entrance gatfe to the rear of the church, and the entrance to the building has undergone a similar improvement. EUCHRE. The three-weekly series of the Croquet Club's winter euchre tournament was continued in the Parish Hall on Tuesday night, there being the usual good muster present. Twelve tables were occupied and during the evening 15 games were played. The ladies' prize was won by Mrs Robinson, who in the first instance tied with Miss R. Cowan, each scoring 11 games. In the cut-off the former got home by one point. Mr W. Smith, with 1H games, figured as the prize-winner in the men's division. Consolation prizes were awarded Mrs S. Crighton Thomason. After the tourney a sumptuous supper was dispensed by the ladies' committee, an enjoyable evening then terminating. PERSONAL. Mrs J. Corrin, of George Street, left on Wednesday morning on a fortnight's holiday with relatives in Auckland. Mr B. C. Craddock, formerly a member of the Hikurangi railway station staff and now relieving stationmaster on the Ohakune section of the main trunk line, is at present the guest of Mr and. Mrs J. Hamilton, of King Street. i '• Mr R. Cunningham, while playing football on Saturday ' against the H. 5.0.8. senior representatives at the Recreation Park, Ilikurangi, received a painful injury to his hand necessitating his exclusion from the A and B

match to be played at Kensington Park tomorrow. FOOTBALL. Tomorrow there will be no senior Rugby match at Hikurangi owing to the A and B trial match for selecting the Whangarei representatives to contest the Harding Shield with Northern Wairoa at Dargaville on July 25. The juniors will play against Kamo at the Recreation Park and the match should be evenly contested. The Hikurangi junior fifteen is fis follows: —J. Rarity, L. Ball, L. Trotter, J. Williams, E. Cunningham, R. Hamilton, B. "Mover, Coleman, E. O'Callaghan, W. Wedge, F. Jackson, G. Ross, G. Dunn, N. Saul and W. Henary. UNDER ASSOCIATION RULES. The only Soccer match to be played at Hikurangi tomorrow will be between two Hikurangi teams. The Waro Club B team will try conclusions with Hikurangi on the former's ground, while the Waro A team will journey to Waiotira to oppose that team. , PRESBYTERIAN CONGREGATION. The annual meeting of the Hiku- ; rangi Presbyterian Church congregation was held in the church on Wednesday night. A large gathering of members and adherents, young and old, surrounded beautifully decorated tables which were laden with a sumptuous repast provided by the Indies. Vacated seats were quickly filled by those who had been unable to find places at the first sitting and for an hour or more the ladies who waited at the tables were kept busy. After tea the business meeting commenced, the Rev W. H. Ilollawav pre-

siding. Reports of the various orgaiiisations connected with the congregation gavn evidence of life and progress and the finnrcial statement showed a credit, balance after working expenses and obligations ,to the . mission ami other schemes of the church had been met. The Rev Gr. W. Lochore, Moderator of the Auckland Presbytery, was present. and gave a forcible address on the budget schemes of the church and outlined means of meeting obligations regarding them. affairs were interspersed with songs, recitations and violin solos, which were very much appreciated by the large audience, which occupied the whole of the seating accommodation. The proceedings were marked by harmony and enthusiasm from start to finish, being a splendid example of the spirit in which the work of the congregation is carried out.