Making New Plymouth More Attractive.

Taranaki Herald, Volume L, Issue 12461, 16 January 1904, Page 2

Making New Plymouth More Attractive.

PUBLIC MEETING.

A public meeting, convened 1 y ilio Mayor, was held in the Town Hall on Friday night, for the purpose of coneidcring the question of making united action to j^rovide bettor entertainment and amusement for visitors to New Plymouth during the n.-xt Xrr?as and New Year season. TK-ro wcro about 30 present at the neginniuq;. L-ut subsequent arrivals brought the number up to about 50. The Mayor, in opening {.he proceedings, said he was sorry to see that the people who made the wont nionoy in town were conspicuous by their absence. This class of townspeople wire willing to pat him on ih* Jjtick and say "Go on Dick," and they would contributo a little if they wore asked, but they would not come io a meeting and take an active part in the work of organising and promoting altractions for the holidays. He therefore did not think it was worth while postponing the meeting to wait for this class of townsman. In r»-f erring to the subject of attractions he suggested that an exhibition -would be a popular part of a programme for Iho Jiolidaj'R. He invited suggestions from the meeting. Mr Carter said that Uiere were enI'H^h present to enter into v riogrumnio of providing amus' > nvnt for the Xinas holiday season. With \\ c {"c.puhition New Plymouth and 'he surrounding suburbs possessed there should be no difliculty in .'roviding a yood programme. As the chief town of the district New Plymouth should take the lead in the matter of providing cut ertaiment. The town was well situated in the matter of attractions, and there should be no fljfficulty in ciitnrfnining visitors. He \ad talked <Ih> matter over with otlvrs, and it was suggested that, there Should b<> four days' uniuscmont, including fin important cricket fixture. A seaside picnic, steamer excursions, a swimming carnival in the batha, a pyrotecbuio

display and promenade concert at night-, a fire ' brigades domoustmiion, and a display by the volunteers would also assist to fill in the lour days. Excursions to Moknu and Mt. Egmont could also be arranged. If these attractions were provided he was confident visitors would be attracted to the town. He moved that the programme he outlined be considered by the meeting.

Mr A. W. Wood seconded u<c motion. He said that New Plymouth should endeavour to provide better entertainment for visitors at the Xmas season.

Mp F. T. Bellringer agreed with providing 1 amusements at Xmas, Lut did not' think the programme should be fixed at this meeting. Jle l-ovod as an amendment, that a carnival bo held, and that a committee b^ appointed to bring down a r ro^ ramme.

Mr Donovan seconded the amendment .

Mr Alexander held that the woik of tho committee should also incl.ido the providing of amusement at .faster and other holiday periods. Mr Bellringer mentioned that the Star Football Club intended to hold large sports on Easter Idonday. The Mayor thought -thnr attractions could be provided during the year. He mentioned that tkv Industriul Rxhibition at the .Wanganui A. and P. Show was a great t-ttraction.

Mr Goodacre advocated the road to Mount Egmont being oiade better to allow people to get to the j-lace in comfort. Ho Was lately at .Roturoa, and if they saw the amount of money being spent by the Governm"nt H ere they would be inclined to up Mr Smith in order to : uduoe him to get some Government »nouoy for the road to Mount Egmont. )Fe was in sympathy with tho movem ;nt to make the town more attractive at, hoJ.'day time. . Mr Collis advocated making the town more attractive at holiday time. He recommended a strong committee being appointed to bring down a programme.

Mr Ewing advocated "two committees being appointed—one to manage the Xmas programme, and the other to attend to other holidays. Mr Bewley favored an Industrial Exhibition being held at Xmas. Mr Gaukrodger supported the amendment as the most 1; liiuess-like of proceeding. , The Mayor said, he favoured -an Industrial Exhibition as part of {he attractions.

Mr Bell ringer's amendment was then carried.

The following committee was appointed to consider and oring down a programme to an adjourned meeting- : —The Mayor, and Messrs !;\ 7\ Bellringer, C. Carter, M. Frascr, W. Gvxxkrodger, E. H. Tribe, G. TNch, F. Griffiths, E. B. Bullot, Geo. Sole, C. T. Mills, H. M. Bauchope, K. W. Neal, F. S. Johns, living, W. L,. Newman, A. Humphries, E. N. Okey, 0. Samuel, J. H. Qmlliam, all the local doctors, the remaining members, of the Borough Council, J. C. Morey, F. Stohr, E. Dockrill, W. Bewley, N. K. Macdiarmid. 33.. G. Allsworth, D. McK. Bain, G. W. Hei.derson, J. H. Hofobs, J. Hem'puon, Stan Smith, J. Bennett, P. R. Skeates, H. Goodacre, »S. W. Shaw, W. jT. Skinner. J. Elliot, A. W. Wood, W. A. Collis, W. Aniburv. F. IT. "Russell, C. E. Bellringer, D. O'Brion, P. j\,ss, J. Staples, W. J. Perm, ?les?uoif.'r, J. Jones, G. Griffiths. The commit, Vie to have power to add to i.h.iir l timber. The Committee was einpov.vr .yd. y d to carry out any programme. The Mayor said he would send a circular to all on tho ..ominitt.'.'e, and also to others who were iikcly -.otake a part. Mr Ainsworth pointed cut that Messrs E. M. Smith and W. T. Jennings (M.H.E.'s) had benn ciU'T.ted from the committee. The .Mayor said he would msU,- them to co-operate. Ho also r-ald ho would open a guarantors' list. Thanks to the Mayor and Mr Carter tcrminatrd the m'vtiuj. By the Corinthic, which arrived last, week from London, C. C, Ward, "The Cash- Draper," received a consignment of lace capes and collars, included in which will be found all the newest shapes and styles as now worn at Home. These goods were bought at job prices, and will be sold rficaiply to dear. Prices will be found in" ad. on top of page.* Wanted an ideal tonic for strengthening the hair, destroying dandruff and giving it a soft glossy appearance. Hendcy's Egg Julep large t>ottles 1/. Obtainable only from T. avery, solo aff«nt.* For Visiting nu'd Invitation Coida. -all A t Herald Offica.