WAIMATE.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18615, 10 July 1930, Page 2

WAIMATE.

BOROUGH COUNCIL. The fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held on Tuesday night. Present: The Mayor (Mr G. Dash), and Councillors T. Twomey. A. J. Hoskins, G. F. Richardson, A. J. Kirby, A. E. Lewis. J. Atwill, W. G. Paul, and Dr. T. W. Wylie. Sir Joseph Ward. The Mayor made reference to the death of Sir Joseph Ward. He said a great statesman had passed away, and the magnitude of our loss could only be realised in the days before us. Sir Joseph Ward was a New Zealand statesman of outstanding merit. He was an Imperialist of great vision and unbounded faith in the Empire. To his capacity, devotedness and energy, we were more greatly indebted than we yet knew. The Council, on behalf of the people of Waimate, should place on record its tribute to a great man, and tender to his family deep and sincere sympathy in their hour of sorrow. A motion on these lines was carried in silence, members standing. Correspondence. The Inspector of Health reported having made 16 inspections during the month. No infectious disease case was Investigated. The Chief Inspector of Explosives. Wellington, wrote: •‘With reference to your letter of 12th ultimo, regarding fire escapes on public buildings in Waimate, I have to report that this matter is outside the scope of this Department’s work, and suggest that the Council take up the matter with the Inspector of Fire Brigades.—The Clerk to forward a formal letter to the Inspector of I ire Brigades. Mr W. Ward. Sherman Street, applied for a permit to install an underground petrol tank. —Granted, subject to supervision of the chairman of the General Committee.

The foreman of works’ report was read and adopted. Dash’s, Ltd., wrote stating that they had pleasure in presenting to the Council a covered-in seat for the use of the public.—A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the donors. It was resolved to write to the South Canterbury Power Board and ask them if they would shift the power poles which are in the way of the opening up of Meyer Street. Cancer Campaign. The chairman of the Finance Committee reported that it had no recommendation to make regarding a contribution to the cancer fund, and left matters to be dealt with by the Council. Dr. Wylie said that although he was keenly interested in the cancer fund, he was not in favour of a contribution from the Council, as ratepayers were contributing in other directions. Mr Kirby said he did not agree with Dr. Wylie, and was in favour of the Council contributing £5 ss. He moved in that direction. —There was no seconder to the motion, which lapsed. General. Councillor Atwill brought up the matter of a crossing at Massey Street/ which was affected by water from Gorge Road.—lt was decided that it be placed on the schedule of works for a culvert. On the suggestion of the Mayor, it was decided that three sections in the Molloy estate, which the Council did not require, be offered for sale by public tender. The Town Clerk reported that a hedge in Queen Street near the Flour Mill was shading the path, making it dangerous in frosty weather.—Owner to be asked to attend to this matter. Arrangements necessary regarding any public holiday, if any, that may be declared owing to the death of Sir Joseph Ward, was left in the hands of the Mayor and Town Clerk to deal with. Accounts, amounting to £442 15s Bd, were passed for payment. DOMAIN BOARD. At the monthly meeting of the Domain Board, there were present:— I The Deputy-Mayor (Mr W. G. Paul), in the chair, and Councillors Atwill, Kirby, Hoskins, Twomey, Richardson and Lewis. The caretaker’s report was read and adopted. It was agreed the chairman of Park's Committee arrange to have 20 cords of firewood cut at the Park, and that the employment of labour be left in the hands of the chairman of the Park's Committee. Dash’s Ltd., wrote offering to provide free labour for the erection of two seats.—lt was decided to purchase the necessary material, the seats to be placed in Knottingly Park, and to thank the donors for their generous offer. Accounts, amounting to £8 8s lid, were passed for payment. FUNERAL. The funeral of the late Thomas Wilds, who died suddenly at Waikakahi, on Tuesday, took place at Wai mate on Wednesday afternoon. De ceased, who was a returned soldiei was accorded a military funeral. A firing party from the members of th Waimate Returned Soldiers in charge of Captain G. H. O. Barclay, headec the procession to the cemetery. Tin. Waimate Silver Band, under Conductor Vincent, played at intervals during the procession, and at the graveside played the Dead March. The funera service was conducted by the Rev. W F. Nicol, after the firing party had discharged its volley, the Last Post was sounded by Bugler V. Brenton. The late Mr Wilds was a single man, 55 years of age. He was employed by Mr Alex. McPherson, Waikakahi. and was crutching sheep when he dropped dead. As the deceased had previously been attended to by Dr. Pitts for heart trouble, a certificate was given that death was due to natural causes. 500 acres rich river flats, attractive homestead, shearing shed, yards, dip, sheep, cattle, horses, implements, chaff’ hay. Grows excellent crops. For the lot £2BOO. A wonderful opportunity—£6oo cash required. Forbes Wallace Box 47, Waimate. .. Fashionable men and women prefer the saloon next the Farmers’ Co-op., entirely under new management. Ladies’ trim or an electric wave for 1/6. Ray Carson, late of Christchurch, at your service. J. J. Ryan, Phone 364. Proprietor.