SUBSTANTIAL OUTLAY

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19455, 14 October 1937, Page 15

SUBSTANTIAL OUTLAY

WAIKANAE BEACH ASSETS RECEIPTS EXCEEDED BY £2B CAMPERS’ FEES YIELD £172 “After allowing £192 for depreciation, the accounts show a loss on the year's working of £2B 14s, this being accounted for in part by the heavy expenditure incurred in painting and repairs to the buildings and paddling pool. The financial affairs of the society continue sound, nevertheless,” states the annual report of the Wailcanae Beach Improvement Society, to be presented at the annual meeting on Friday evening. “The year was a normal one except that the weather, on which the revenue depends so much, was most erratic. The total receipts exceeded those of the previous year by £127, this being largely due to the increase iq fees paid by campers and the yield from the Bathing Belle campaign,” the report continues. "A vary successful effort was made in connection with the belle campaign, tinder the auspices of the Thirty Thpusapd Club, and a number of successful functions were organised. Our thanks are due to several hardworking cotpmittees which helped with this effort. Life Saving Branch “During the year the life saving branch of the society's activities was reorganised under the captaincy ot Mr. Tom Wauchop, and a great deal of enthusiasm was shown, a marked advance in efficiency being noted. A visit paid to the Waikanae Beach during the season by members of the Opotiki branch roused much interest, and the demonstrations on the beach drew good attendances. "A fair amount of planting has been done during the year, and the Norfolk pines which comprised the bulk of the planting seem to be doing well. In conjunction with the Beautifying Society and the Thirty Thousand Club, the society has helped to plant a row of Norfolk pines right round the foreshore to the mouth ot the Waikanae Stream, protection being provided for the young trees, We acknowledge gratefully the cooperation of the tw,o bodies named in any project foi’ improving the beacli. Larger Area Acquired “Qne of the major happenings of the year was the acquisition of the additional 8i acres surrounding the society’s holding, and the subsequent arrangement with the Labour Department by which we have had a great part of the area levelled and turfed. The acquisition of this land was due to the combined efforts of all the local authorities, which approached the Minister of Railways, the latter ceding the land on a peppercorn rental, subject to it being eventually required for railway purposes. It is proposed to have the aiea laid out and beautified next yeaf, and in this connection presentation has been made through the proper channel for the services' of the Director of Town Hanning.

Camping Facilities “The camping facilities were used 100 per cent' more in the season just closed than in the previous year and should again be largely availed of in the coming season. It has been thought necessary by y° ur tee that more facilities should be furnished for the comfort of campers, and this work is now in progress. H‘We again had the full co-opera-tion of The W.E.C.M.R. Band in all our functions, and the T»nd also dispensed many fine programmes during week-ends. The concerts have been much appreciated, and the society s thanks 'are due to the conductor, Mr. a" Wood. The society has been well served by all its honorary officers, to whom, also, thanks are due.” Income and Expenditure Iricome for the year l reached a total of £530. of which £lls was rent for the tea rooms, . £l6l the Droceeds of bathing privileges, £lO 11s the yield from hire of costumes, £172 being received from campers' fees, £ls 8s from tennis court users. £7 16s from donations, and £47 from the “Bathing Belle” competition. During the year wages absorbed £llß, repairs and maintenance £l7O, rent £ls/ bathing belle expenses £lO ss, arid depreciation £192. The society’s assets, against which there is nothing to set off in the way of liabilities, include walls and walks. £3IOO, new tea rooms £826, bathing pavilion £524, sun shelter £Bl, brick shelter £36, paddling pool £122, tennis courts £345, caretakers cottage £262, campers’ kitchen and gas equipment! £IBB, campers' improvements £46, and cash in the hands of the trustees and in the bank, £526.