ELTHAM BOROUGH

Taranaki Daily News, 19 January 1935, Page 6

ELTHAM BOROUGH

REVIEW OF PAST MONTH. GOOD PRESSURE OF WATER. Tlie monthly meeting of the Eltham Borough Council was held last night. The overseer stated that December’s work consisted mainly of cleaning up the streets, mowing grass on roadsides and chipping weeds on paths. The river was dammed at the intake to raise the water level and at night pressure was good. Filter becfc were cleaned and the sewerage system was working satisfactorily. Twenty-six relief men were working in various departments. A clean-up day was held on December 14 but there was not a great deal of rubbish to remove. The traffic inspector stated that traffic was heavy during the Christmas holidays, but motorists were careful and the conditions were satisfactory. Three informations were laid for Breaches of motor regulations and two against boys for riding on footpaths. Twenty notices were issued to have noxious weeds cut. Seven drivers’ licenses were issued and three permits were issued for the building of sheds. Fire plugs north of Bridge Street were inspected and six cleared of sand. Two cows were impounded off the streets. . The caretaker reported that, with the assistance of relief workers, the cemetery was - given a good clean up. The usual necessary work at the park and reserves was carried out and assistance given the athletic club and the calf-judging committee in preparing the grounds. The health inspector said that no infectious diseases had been reported. A report on the borough water supply received from the analyst was appended. A copy of analysis of water from the Hawera baths was of interest in relation to the position at the baths. Tre treasurer reported that £844 18s 2d had been received and £lBO2 3s lid expenditure incurred during the month. The district fund was £679 Ils in credit. The caretaker was authorised to procure spray to destroy blackberries in the Soldiers’ Memorial Park. It was decided to charge 15s for each night for the use of the electric lighting equipment at Taumata Park.

The reserves committee was empowered to provide lighting for the women’s convenience at Tauniata Park. The erection of a fence on the south side of the park was' also left to the reserves committee. The construction of a cricket pitch was left in the hands of the reserves chairman. The fee for the registration of dogs was fixed at 10s. The matter of providing a sufficient supply of metal was referred to the works committee with power to act. It was decided that proper and sufficient notice be given to contractors in respect of the rejection of metal not complying with the contract. An extraordinary water supply was granted to Mr. C. H. White, subject to the existing schedule of charges. A letter was received from the Railways Department regarding the London Street-Conway Road crossing and it was decided that the arrangements made by the chairman be approved. It was resolved to draw the attention of the Egmont Box Company to the state of the tram ails across London Street, requesting that these be raised to the street level. The town hall committee was authorised to obtain suitable carpet for the back and side aisles of the circle at the town hall. The present schedule of charges for the town hall was discussed and it was resolved that these be referred to the town hall committee for a report. Cr. Trask suggested removing the guard fence on the south-western side of the Soldiers’ Memorial Park, which was no longer needed. A fence should be put up at the young plantation near the septic tank reserve. At present cows were able to go in and do damage to the young trees. It was decided to refer the matter to the chairmen of the works and reserves committees. A contribution of £2 2s from the Eltham Amateur Athletic Club was received towards the cost of electric light installation. There were present Messrs. I. J. Bridger (Mayor), S. Richards, T. E. Trask, J. Perihall, J. H. Fake, A. G. Whiting, W. Ricketts, R. Lewis, F. Gawith and E. Butler. PERSONAL ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Brown and family have returned from a holiday at the Urenui beach. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Brown have returned from New Plymouth. Mrs. E. Woodley is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. L. Rowe, Hawera. Mr. and Mrs. W. Pearce, who have spent part of the vacation at Mangamingi as guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Pearce, returned to Wellington on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Simpson have returned from camping at the Urenui beach. Mr. H. N. Holdaway, Levin, and Mr. C. Patchett, Wellington, have returned to their homes after visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. Hyndman, “The Hollies,” Stratford.

REALTONE TALKIE CIRCUIT. “MASTER OF MEN.” Columbia’s talking version of the story that Milton Sills immortalised on the silent screen, “Master of Men,” will be screened on circuit by the Realtone Talkies during the coming week, Strathmore on Monday, Lepperton on Tuesday, Okoke on Wednesday, Uruti on Thursday, Tongaporutu on Friday, Awakino on Saturday and Midhirst the following Tuesday. The story follows the spectacular career of a crane operator (Jack Holt), who rises from this position to that of president. The opening scenes are taken in a steel mill and commence with the rescue of the president’s daughter, who ventures too close to a cauldron of white-hot steel. Fast moving action is seen in this and continues until the close of the picture. The supporting programme includes a Krazy Kat cartoon. “Soldier Old Man,” comedy, “Safe in Jail,” Curiosities, and a particularly fine sports thrill, entitled “Flying Gloves.”