ROSS NEWS.

West Coast Times, 19 June 1916, Page 1

ROSS NEWS.

BOSS ’MEN'S LITERARY AND DEBATING-" CLUB. The usual weekly meeting of the above Club was held in Coronation Hall on Tuesday 13th inst. A fair attendance elf members was recorded. The Bov. Caldwell, vicc-President, occupied the chair in the absence of the President Air. White), who was unable to attend having, been called to Hari Hari on business.

Minutes of previous meeting were, road and confirmed and the report of tlhe Rules 'Committee was received. It was decided to hold future general business meetings on the first Tuesday in the month to enable more time to be given to syllabus subjects.

After the business was finished Mr. Hills presided over the remaining portion of the meeting, this being set apart for prepared readings.

Seven members took part and supplied readings of an interesting char. Fetor. The subjects were varied, as

the following list will show: —Air. Bose, “iHoKv Uncvlo Bodger hung a Picture”; Mr. Smart, ‘‘Earl of' Chatham's speech on ‘The suggested use of Indians in the War with America” Mr. Aloyc, “Whir”; Air. AVilson, “.Slave Traffic” ; Air. Starkey, “ How IH. tSergt. Tom Grey delivered a message to Paddy’s Gaud’s sweetheart”; Mr. Neale, “Independence”; Air. Stephens, “The German hid for tile mastery of the Air.” After the conclusion of prepared readings the Chairman invited any of the members who had not prepared to come forward 'and give some, impromptu. Five members very willingly did so, and these added much, to film success of the evening’s work. Air. AVinclicster, head teacher of the .State School, very kindly consented to give a short criticism on the efforts made. His remarks will prove very beneficial to tho members in the practice of this branch of oloentonary work.

Mr. Winchester pointed out that nearly all tho members road too quickly, and that it was strange most people thought it nccessaiy to alter the whole tone of their voice, when they cnnimcnce to read aloud. He asked the members to notice it was necessary to enter into the feelings of. the writer, therefore it was much easier to read a speech than an article. He considered Mr. Starkey, in tho prepared class, had given Hie best interpretation of subjects read, as he appeared more in Ids element, probably due to the fact that the subject suited him admirably. This undoubtedly will establish Air. Sharkey’s .character as a courier of no mean ability.

‘A hearty vote of thanks to Air. Hills for acting as Chairman closed '•the meeting-. 11 The members arc looking forward to next Tuesday evening when the subject is a debate: “That the granting of the Female Franchise has not conduced hotter Government - of this Dominion,” and it is anticipated quite a lot of useful informaton will '.lie forthcoming.

BOROUGH COUNCIL. The ordinary meeting of the Ross Borough Council took place,, in Ithe Coronation Hall on Thursday evening. Present‘His Worship the Mayor (J. Orimmond, Esq.); Councillors Linstrom, Bergman, Jones, Black, Wilson, Caldwell and ‘Adamson. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and conference. The outward correspondence was approved. INWARD CORRESPONDENCE. The Mayor moved:—“ That the Council joins in the Empire-wide expressions of regret at the untimely end of the late Lord Kitchener, whoso surpassing military genius was such a tower of strength and confidence to tho LAllies in the present great conflict; and, while regretting the loss of one so noble and groat, heartily joins in common with all part s of the Empire in a firmer resolve than ever to assist by all means in our power to carry the war to a. successful conclusion.” Seconded by Cr. Linstrnm and carriod. From Municipal Solicitor, Wellin'*;ton, giving his opinion re the Impound ing and Fencing, Arts.— -Received. From Licensing Committee, authorising the issue of six publicans In censes in tho Ross Borough.—Received.

|. 1-n m Treasury,• forwarding voucher for goldfields revenue for months of Mar eh, £2 18, 9d.

From Recruiting Committee, Hokitika, ro completion of National Register for Ross borough.?— Received 1 . Prom Wizard lighting Coy., supplying further particulars re street lamps. —.Received, and resolved to purchase a sample lamp lor the purpose of giving it a. thorough trial. For the lease of the 'Recreation Ground for the period ending 31st March next, two tenders were received, viz., Jos. Jones £1 Is, and Jas. Caldwell £1 Is. Or. Caldwell withdrew his tender and Mr. Jones was accepted. It was decided to call tenders for the supply of 2.5 yards of broken metal. It was resolved to wire the Minister of Public Works. re a grant for repairs to Main South Road at Hnnoghues. The matter of having a -number of fire nlugs overhauled was left in the hands o'f Cr. Tilack to attend to. The Tibrarv Committee were authorised to have some new shelves fitted up for the reception of, new books arriving. The mini of £5 wax voted .towards the North Sea Sailor’s Fund. Mr. Claude Anderson, of Ross, who left for .the Fi'nnp'with the Main Body nearly two - , years, ago, is returning home, arriving in Lyttelton. on ■ Kith July. i