FOR BETTER TOWNS.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 14342, 11 July 1914, Page 7

FOR BETTER TOWNS.

Picture.; to be screened during the free lantern lectu.e at the 0; era xlousc on Monday e.cuing next, by Mr V\. It. Davidge, P.B 1., A.K.1.8.A., A.M.I.C.E. (Lo Mon County Council), will tell a wonderful story of progress in the beautifying of ci.ies and towns of England and Europe The lantern slides for tlfe lectures giv.ug “The Message of Garden Ci ies and Town-piauniug- comprise the finest examples drawn from a set of over lO'Ji) special slides brought to New Zealand by Messrs Bavidgc and Keade in their campaign for better cities. They will reveal tenia: kable contrasts between slum; and garden suburbs, between bad and goad (Tanning. Air Havidgc's remarks will comprise the pith of several lectures by and Mr Keade arc giving in the principal centres. The whole subject will be explained as graphically and lucidly as possible, and r;o townsman eager to see this community advance a'ong right lines should on any account miss the splendid opportunity for expert advice and information which Air Davidge’s presence affo ds. It is anticipated that the I. dure will last for 'fully an hour and twenty mi fates. The Deputy-Mayor will preside.