COUNTRY NEWS

Southland Times, Issue 19393, 6 November 1924, Page 2

COUNTRY NEWS

WYNDHAM. TOWN BOARD. (From our Correspondent). The monthly meeting of the Wyndham Town Board was held in the Board room on Monday evening, when the followng Councillors were present:—John Millar (Chairman), Geo. Hunter, E. J. Traynor, Robert Winter, William Richardson and D. Bogue (Town Clerk). A deputation from the Bowling Club, consisting of Messrs J. E. Lopdell and J. Golding, waited on the Board for the purpose of applying for a grant towards the erection of the new Bowling Club pavilion. —After much discussion, it was decided to hold the matter over until next meeting with the hope of having a full meeting of Board members. A letter was received from the So s uth Sea Exhibition Co. dealing with the admission to the Exhibition, and asking the Board to convene a meeting of local public bodies, to appoint a delegate for the purpose of attending a meeting at Invercargill, where matters dealing with the Exhibition would be discussed.—Received.

The Sugar of Milk Company, Edendale, wrote regarding permission to cart gravel from the Board’s pit at the Mataura bridge, and offering 6d per cubic yard for any quantity they may require.—Agreed by the Board that the Sugar of Milk Company’s offer be accepted. Mr John Andrews wrote, applying for a license for the Zealandia Hall for the purpose of showing pictures.—Application held over pending report of the Superintendent of the Invercargill Fire Brigade. A letter was received from the Health Officer, reporting on the Zealandia Hall in regards granting license. —Received. The Superintendent of the Fire Brigade wrote, advising that he would be in Wyndham in a few days, and would inspect the hall as requested by the Board. The Southland Welfare League wrote, inquiring if the Board had any remits to consider at the League meeting on November 20, and if the Board were sending a delegate.—Received.

Mr G. E. Pedler (plumber) applied for permission to erect a septic tank at a residence in Wyndham, and be allowed to connect it with the Board’s drain. —Application granted. A letter was received from the Department of Internal Affairs re arrangements for Armistice Day, and asking the Board to make suitable arrangements in accordance with other places.—Received. Inspector Nutsford forwarded a report re wandering stock and the sanitary condition of the town.

The Department of Health wrote, forwarding a circular copy of regulations under the Health Act, governing premises manufacturing foodstuff. Accounts amounting to £BB 7/6 were passed for payment. MATAURA. ANGLING CLUB. A meeting of the Committee of the Mataura Angler’s Club was held in McErlean’s room on Tuesday. A letter was received from Mr Haydon, secretary of the Wyndham Anglers’ Club, stating that the annual triangular competitions would be held on the Wyndham River on November 19. The President and secretary’s action in giving three prizes in connection with the Essay Competition for schoolboys was approved. The secretary intimated that he had received a donation of 10/- each from Messrs J. Adam and D. Daly.—Received with thanks. Mr M. Maley intimated that Mr W r . Coster had stated his willingness to donate a trophy to the value of £2 10/- to the Club. —Mr Coster to be thanked for his donation, and the Committee to arrange for a competition for the trophy. Messrs J. McErlean, W. Leitch and M. Maley were appointed to select the team for the triangular competition. GORE. SCHOOL COMMITTEE. (From our Correspondent). Through various causes, the October meeting of the Gore School Committee had to be postponed till Tuesday evening, when there were present:—Messrs A. Speden (chair), D. A. Dunn (secretary), A. A. Rose, J. Harper, J. P. Wylie and Dr. J. J. Gresham. The Headmaster’s report showed for the past month an average roll number of 497.9 (258.7 boys and 239.2 girls) and an average attendance of 453.3 (237.8 boys and 215.5 girls), yielding an attendance percentage of 91 per cent. This percentage shows a slight drop from the school’s general record, but is accounted for in large measure by the fact that a recent big addition to the roll comprised many very young children, and it is only reasonable to expect some fluctuation in the attendance of these tiny tots. A sheaf of correspondence regarding routine matters was received, and accounts (relating to both general school work and the grounds improvement scheme) aggregating £B6 14/9 were passed for payment. This year’s quota of the plan for beautifying the grounds of the school is now complete except for alterations to the concrete wall on the street frontage, and this matter was left in the hands of the chairMr W. K. Hamilton and Dr. Gresham were appointed a Visiting Committee for the ensuing month.