RECREATION GROUNDS BOARD.
Tue Recreation Grounds Board mot on Friday night. Prestnt : Messrs T. K. Skinner (Chairman), Gorkill, Cook, Govett, i Roy, Ford, ami Hughes. Timber for Bridyt. — The application of Mr Coker for some timber to repair tho footbridge at the waterfall was left to the Chairman to arrange. Complaint. — The secretary was instructed to writo to Mr Bruce complaining of the breaking of a branch of a puriri tree by his child on Easter Mon Jay. Bouts — The action of the secretary in ordering tho removal of a boat from the lake was upheld. It was furthor decided that exiting boat licenses bo allowed to expire, and not to be renewed, and that no fresh licenses be issued. Annual Subscribers. — It was decided that the thanks of tho Board bo tendered to the annual eubseribors, and that a list of the names bo published. Overseer. — Mr Corkill was appointed overseer for the month. Donation Boxes. — A sum of 18a lid for two months was acknowledged through the donation boxes. Accounts we're passed, and the Board adjourned. On Saturday last, Daisy, the youngest child of Mr T. W. Mace, Koru, had anarrow eßcupo ot being burned to death. It is supposed her clothes caught fire from bouio burning furze, and woro a uia*B of flames when she ontered the house. Great credit is duo to Mr L. Ju ian (who was returning from shooting), who took his own coal and smothered the ilam93. The j little girl escaped with a burnt arm and her hair all singed. Mr and Mrs Maco were in town at the time. Entries for tbe flower and produce show, which will be held in the Drill Hall on Thursday next, close with the secretary Mr C. T Mills at 8 o'clock to-night. We understand that the business so long and successfully conduct' d by Mr F. A. Ford, Cheapside House, has changed hands. The establishment is closed to-day, atd will remain closed for a few days, in order to take stock ; after the completion of which, the now proprietor announces his intention to open with a splendid assortment of new and fashionable goods. Advertisement will appear ia a few days.
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Taranaki Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 9667, 8 April 1893, Page 2
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366RECREATION GROUNDS BOARD. Taranaki Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 9667, 8 April 1893, Page 2
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