Cambridge Domain Board.

Waikato Argus, Volume XXVIII, Issue 4322, 10 February 1910, Page 2

Cambridge Domain Board.

ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the above board was held on Tuesday, there be ing present: Messrs Jno. Ferguson chairman, W. F. Buckland, E. N. Sou ter and Dr, Roberts. Election of Chairman.

On the motion of Mr Buckland, seconded by Mr Souter, Mr Ferguson was re-elected chairman for the ensuing year.

Mr Ferguson thanked members for the expression of continued cenfidcnce, saying also that he was proud of their domain, and took great interest in it. It would be his pleasure to do his best in the future, in the work on which the board Is engaged. He congratulated the board on its success in leasing the spare reserves, and thus making all their available property revenue producing. Annual Report.

The report stated that considerable improvements had been made in the Lake Reserve grounds during the year. The land on the upper and lower levels of the reserve, which is not required for recreation purposes, has been sown in grass and leased for a terra of five years. Lots 510, 51, 368, and 370, have also been cleared, ploughed and sown down in grass and leased for a term of 14 years. A number of ornamental and shelter trees have been thnined out and others planted. The pavilion has been painted and the grounds generally improved. The names of the various trees have also been painted on boards and attached to the trees, the board contemplates further improving the grounds generally, especially in the matter of getting rid of the noxious weeds, and general upkeep of the domain. Most of the lessees are fulfilling the condition of their leases satisfactorily.

The financial statement showed the following:—Receipts, rents, £372 0s 7d; sale of lawn mower. £7; donations for seats, £42; total, £421 10s 7d. Expenditure: Balance Ist January, 1909, £37 14s 2d; material and tools, £7 6s sd; seats, £43 2s 6d; wages, £124 12s 6d; extra labour, £BB 9s; painting pavilion, £6; donation to Tennis Club, £10; gas and water, £ll 1s 7d; purchase of trees, seed, etc., £lO Os lOd; commission on rejected tender, £1 Is; advertising and printing, £2 18s 6d; stationery and stamps, £1 10s9d; accident insurance, £3 6s4d; sundries, £5 7s; secretary, £42 14s 8d; bank interest and charges. 16s; repayment on loan account, £ls; cash in hand, £ls Gs 4d; total, £421 0s 7d. Assets: Outstanding rents, £199 17s 2d; cash in bank and in hand, £l4 16s 4d; total, £215 3s 6d. Liabilities; Balance of loan due to members of the board, £75; accounts due, £2l; total £96. Mr Buckland considered the amount of outstanding rents unduly heavy. The clerk explained that the amount would shortly be reduced to about £l2O. The report and balance sheet were adopted. Boats and Bathing. Mr Buckland thought some attempt might be made to encourage bathing at the old bathing place in the lake. Mr Souter asked what about the doctors' opinion that it was not safe to bathe in. Dr. Roberts said he would certainly not like to bathe in it. Mr Souter said many people would like to see pleasure boats on the lake. While at New I’lymouth recently he noticed that the wild ducks took no notice of the boats, evidently having got quite used to them. Mr Buckland said doubtless boats would be a great attraction. Mr Souter said that previously he had been opposed to boats on the lake, but he had altered his opinion since his visit to New Plymouth, where they have two boats on the lake. The board here might even supply the boats. Ur. Roberts pointed out that this would mean the employment of a caretaker, as someone would require to look after the boats and collect the fees. It would be better to allow private people to run them. The chairman said they might find it best to give aomeon j an annual license for pleasure boats. At any rate he favoured the bathing. Mr Buckland said he would like to see bathing and a couple of boats. Mr Souter thought in the matter of bathing that the Karapiro Creek was a better place than the lake, but Mr Buckland said the former was too far away. Mr Souter considered it important there should be some place where boys and girls could learn to swim. As for boats it would be a good time now to start them, as there would be no duck shooting season this year. Mr Buckland moved and Ur Roberts seconded, that the chairman and Mr Souter enquire into both matters, and report as early as possible on the feasibility of suitable arrangements being made. Accounts. A number of accounts were passed for payment. A