Waverley News.

Patea Mail, Volume XXXII, 5 December 1910, Page 2

Waverley News.

By Our Resident Representative.

WAVHRLEY, THIS DAY. Waverley Town Board. [Following is the remainder of oar report of the Waverley Town Board meeting, unavoidably crowded out of last issue.] WATER AND DRAINAGE. Messrs Orbell and Mackay, engineers, Stratford, wrote in reply to a query from the board, stating that they would be prepared to wait until March next for their fee (£25) for giving a report on a water and drain, age scheme for Waverley, After a short discussion Mr Emmerson proposed and Mr Merriman seconded that Messrs Orbell and Mackay be asked to give the Board a report on a water and drainage scheme for Waverley in the terms of. their letter. LIGHTING. The Lux Light Company wrote to the Board expressing their surprise on hearing that the cost of running the lamps was too high. They stated that the same lamps were largely used on the Victorian Railways, as well as by other railway companies all over Australia. They also named Welling* ton firms who used the lamps and who were perfectly satisfied with. them. They affirmed “ that even with indifferent handling, a 1000 c.p. Lux arc lamp should never cost more than Id per hour at the outside.” This included kerosene, mantles, etc If the cost of running the lamps was too high, they had no doubt but that it was due to bad usage. A lot depended on the men who attended to the lamps which, 11 like all other machines were not fool proof.” If the board sent them a detailed statement of the cost of running the lamps for the past 12 months, and the time the lamps were lighted and turned off they would at once tell how to remedy the unnecessary leakage: They enclosed several testimonials from firms who had used Lux lights. In the discussion which followed the clerk supplied the following particulars ; The cost of the seven lamps was £153 17% posts £8 16s 9d, oil for period lamps were lit £23 15s sd, repairs for same period £3B 16s 4d, cartage on lamps £2 Bs, total £256 Is 6d. A more or lees desultory discussion followed. Mr Palmer pointed out that repairs had cost more than oil. Mr Howie several times affirmed that the Board could not afford to do* anything in the matter of lighting at present. The chairman said he would like to havo the lamps tried for a fortnight. Mr Palmer said he had proved by a test that the lamps should not cost more than |d per hour. He said that if the present lamps were done away with some other means of lighting would have to be instituted. Could the board get a better system of lighting ?

Mr Emmerson suggested that the lamps be advertised for sale. This would let the ratepayers see that the Board were going to do something in in the matter. Mr Dalton finally proposed that the matter of the lamps be left over till the first meeting in February.-Carried. Mr G. H. Graham, the Board’s solicitor, advised having received a wire from Messrs Stafford and Treadwell with regard to the building loan as follows; “It is found at the last moment that there are legal technical, ities which prevent loan being granted on mortgage of debentures, The Department is, however, prepared to grant the Town Board the loan on the security of the original debentures, bearing interest at 5 per cent, with one per cent sinking fund, to be deposited with the Public Trustee. If these terms are acceptable to the Town Board in lieu of the loan, repayable by instalments, recently proposed, 'kindly signify us to that effect, when the matter will have the utmost possible expedition. In any case legal costs will not exceed 10 guineas and out of pocket expenses,” As the Board were not clear as to the position, Mr Graham was called and he made an explanation of the legal points involved. After some discussion, Mr Graham was instructed to wire to Messrs Stafford and Tread* wall, stating that the Board would accept their offer provided the total charges did not amount to more than £lO 10s and out of pocket expenses. This matter will probably reach finality by Thursday next, when the Board again meet. Mr Merriman proposed that the rents for the offices in the building should be payable quarterly but Mr Emmerson thought monthly would be better, and Mr Merriman altered his motion accordingly.—Carried. It was decided to request another ratepayer to have his hedge cut back off the street lino.

Mr Merriman and the New Building.

Mr Merriman asked to be relieved of any responsibilty in connection with the building; It had been put in his hands by the old board and he would like to be formally relieved of the position as the work was now completed. Mr Emmerson asked if the architect had passed the building yet, and Mr Merriman replied that ho had not done so formally. Mr Palmer then proposed that Mr Merriman be relieved of his responsibility. Mr Emmerson asked whether before doing so Mr Merriman was going to supply a statement of costs, Mr Merriman said he would do so. Mr Emmerson said that before they relieved him of the responsibility of the building they had better have this statement. Mr Merriman said he could only give the approximate position at present, as the loan money was not yet to hand. When this was available he could give the exact position. He then agreed to retain control until he was in a position to give an exact statement, provided the board would recognise him as having full control of the buiding in the meantime. Pipes. It was decided to procure 50 6»iuoh

pipes to be sold to ratepayers for their street crossings; Mr Dalton moved and Mr Howie seconded that the surfaceman, Mr Prouse, be given a half holiday per week, provided he m ikes up the time.--Carried. Mr Dalton was appointed to super-* vise surfacing work during the ensuing month. It was decided that two cases of overdue rates be put in the hands of the Board’s solicitor. The Chairman announced that h* had been informed by the bank that the board could now overdraw to the amount of the rates, namely, £367 an increase of £67.

Waverley'Domain Board.

After the Town Board adjourned on Thursday night, a meeting of the Waverley Domain Board was held, the same members being present. The bank book showed a credit balance of £29 7s lOd. Several accounts for rent in arrears were put in the hands of the solicitor for collection. Some discussion took place over the matter of tenancy, and it was decided that, in future, no tenant be allowed to take possession of any section before signing a stamped agreement. Mr Merriman was given charge of the Domain for one month.

Okutuku Road Board.

The usual monthly meeting of the above board was held on Friday, there being-present Messrs Elmslia (in the chair) and W. P,Oave, The bank book showed a credit balance of £6l 9s 3d, and the loan account was in credit £550. Accounts to the amount of £l9 12s were passed for payment. It was decided to apply to the Railway Department for damages to concrete pipes broken in transit to Waverley.

Waveriey A. and p. Association,

A committee meeting of the above A. and P. Association was held in the Commercial Hotel on Saturday evens ing, there being present Messrs Esse (in the chair), Dickie, Blake, Graham Butts, Watkins, D, McDonald, F. McDonald, G. Lupton, Aitken, and Sneddon. Mr James, of Wanganui, acted as secretary. A letter was received from the horn sec, Mr J. W. Emmerson, stating that he had been compelled, under doctor’s orders, to go to Wanganui. He would probably return in eight or ten days. A resolution condoling with Mr Emmerson, was passed. On the motion of Mr Graham, an honorarium of £lO 10 was voted to Mr ✓ Emmerson for his honorary services. A rough balance sheet, showing a credit balance of £64 I2s 9d, was submitted and passed by the commit* tee. It was decided to have the balance sheet and annual report printed and circulated to members. The date fixed for the annual meet* ing was December 16th. It was decided that the annual meeting be held in the Town Hall or Municipal Chambers, the secretary to arrange for the most suitable place. Mr Graham gave notice of motion , that the annual meeting be in future held in the • month of June. He considered that the holding 'of the annual meeting in November or December gave far too short a time for the arrangements to be satisfactory ily carried out.

Bowling.

On Tuesday night, a team of twelve representing the Waverley Bowling Club, go on tour, The first match they play will be against Opunake on Wednesday morning. On the same afternoon they play Pihama and then journey to Manaia, which town they play bn Thursday morning. The team will arrive back on Thursday night. Among those who will probably go on tour are Messrs D. Taylor, Smith, Esse, J. Palmer, James, Rutherford, O’Meara, Gibson, W. Dickie, and G. Howie. It is not certain, however, whether all these will be able to go.

Dalgety’s Sale,

There was a small yarding of stock on Friday, The following prices were realised; Dairy cows to £9,empty oowa £4 ss, wethers 12s 3d, porkers £i.

Fire Brigade. On Wednesday evening the Wavers ley Fire Brigade hold a combined practice with the Patea Fire Brigade on the Recreation Ground to prepare for the annual five brigade demonstrations. It is probable th'at if a team is sent, it will be picked from both the Waverley and Patea Brigades,. Notes.

In this issue Messrs Palmer Bros; have a change advertisement drawing attention to their stock of Xmas groceries.

Miss McHardie, who we stated in our last issue had left Waverley, has been instructed by the Board to remain at the Waverley school until it closes at the end of the year. Miss Eay, who was appointed to the permanent stall of the Waverley School, in place of Miss Elmslie, resigned, has taken up her duties: Mr Balfour, we are glad to be abl« to state, was able to be up for a short time yesterday. His condition is no worse to-day. During the discussion on the lamps at the Town Board meeting, Mr Howie expressed the opinion that there was , no need at present for lighting the back part of the town till they had “ streets.” A member thought that it was very necessary to light the back streets. Another member protested that he had no desire to go back to the dark ages.”