WAITARA NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 June 1925, Page 7

WAITARA NEWS.

TIKORANGI ANGLICAN CHURCH. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Waitara, June 15. St. Luke’s Sunday School held a treat for the children in the Tikorangi hall last Wednesday. This was in place of tlie usual out-of-door treat, which was not possible this year on account of the epidemic. The children first partook of tea, and then took part in various games. During the evening the Rev. G. H. Gavin made’ a presentation, on behalf of the children, to. Mr. J. W. Foreman, who has just relinquished the position of Sunday School superintendent. Mr. Foreman suitably replied. The vicar welcomed Miss Dale, the new superintendent, who suitably replied, strongly urging the parents to see that the children attended regularly. At a later stage in the evening, the annual meeting of parishioners was held. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance. Tlie following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Local churchwarden, Mr. J. Paulger; secretary and treasurer, Mr. R. Rolfe; representative on central vestry, Mr. J. Paulger; men’s committee, Messrs. C. Foreman, H. Foreman, T. McKenzie, C. Sarten; ladies’ committee, Mesdames H. Foreman, C. Garten, R. Rolfe, H. Alexander,-J? Paulger, 0. Foreman; secretary of ladies’ committee, Mrs. H. Foreman; auditor, Mr. J. W. Foreman.

It was decided to plant an oq.k tree in the churchyard to the memory of the late Mr. Massey. The vicar thanked all who had helped in the work of the church during the past year. THE HARBOUR BOARD. The Waitara Harbour Board held its monthly meeting on Friday, Mr. Jas. Hine junr. presiding. Mr. T. Ewens wrote asking the board that the leases, with perpetual rights of renewal, of sections 11 and 12, block 55, be put up for auction, The request was granted, and it was decided to place an upset rental of £5 on section 11 and £0 on section 12. An application from J. P. and Emma Hughson for the lease of beachf sections 6 and 4 respectively was granted. The board also agreed to the lease of five beach sections to Mr. F. J. Carter, of Rangataua. The plans‘forwarded by Mr. Moyes of his beach cottage were approved. The chairman stated that a most tedious position had arisen over these beach sections, as some were in the Taranaki county and others in the borough of Waitara. These bodies had different rating values, and it would be necessary to get the whole block transferred tor the Waitara borough. He did not think any objections would be raised by the county council. The chairman then moved in accordance with the suggestion, the motion being carried. Mr. Henderson reported that the wharf repairs were progressing 'satisfactorily. The secretary was instructed to advertise for sale certain leases which will expire on July 31, the upset rentals to be the same as five years ago. Owing to the diminished state of the current account, the treasurer was authorised to realise on securities to the face value of £SW. BAND PROGRAMME. The Waitara Municipal Band, under the conduetorship of Mr. W. B. Taylor, played an excellent programme of music in McLean; Street on Saturday evening. Despite tlife cold evening there was a large crowd of people present. A collection was taken up by Mr. Taylor on behalf of the band’s funds. GOLF CLUB. The medal matches played last week bv members of the Waitara Golf Club were won by Wills and Hall respectively. The links are now in goot( order, and players are experiencing a better game, while fewer balls are lost.