CAMBRIDGE ROAD BOARD

Waikato Times, Volume 101, Issue 16983, 20 December 1926, Page 8

CAMBRIDGE ROAD BOARD

MONTHLY MEETING. ROUTINE BUSINESS. The monthly meeting of the Cambridge Road Board was held on Saturday. Those present were Messrs G. M. Watt, 11. J. Bollard, J. T. Bntwisle, W. Moore, F. S. Vcale, and the secretary (Mr A. Willis).

Owing lo Ihe resignation of four members of the board at last meeting, and their re-election, it was necessary to elect a chairman. Mr G. M. Watt was unanimously elected chairman for the remainder of the term.

Arising out of complaints regarding the number of stray slock on tho roads, it was resolved that the poundkeeper be instructed lo keep a better lookout on the Hamilton-Cambridge main highway.

The foreman reported that inquiries had. been made for the hire of the board's Austin grader. Several ratepayers wanted small jobs done, and the Education Board was desirous of obtaining the grader to do certain work on the new school ground.—lt was resolved lo charge for hire at the rate of 10s an hour, With a minimum charge of 5s for small jobs. The secretary of the Chamber of Commerce invited Ihe board to be represented on the chamber, at' an annual subscription of 10s.—It was resolved that the board take up membership with the chamber, to ba represented by Mr W. Moore. Merging of Road Boards,

The chairman, ■ Tamahere Road, Board, wrote in reference to the proposal by the Waikato County Council to proclaim certain roads as county roads. 'The writer referred to the recent conference of representatives of Whangamarino and Tamahere Road Boards, when it was unanimously agreed to oppose t'hc action of the County Council in its'desire to obtain a merger of the above mentioned boards' areas into the . county.. The letter pointed out that if certain roads in the Cambridge Road Board's area are re- ■ moved from its juridiction the extinction of the board will automatically follow.

In view of the urgency of the matter the board Wrote, under date 14th instant, advising the Tamahere Board, that the board was opposed to merging, and definitely felt that the interests of the district are best served by a local board.

It was resolved that in view of Mr T. Hinton's notice of motion to merge the road boards, or, in the alternative, take over certain roads as county roads, this board, in the best interests of its ratepayers requests its riding member (Mr W. Newall) to strongly resist both proposals when they come before his board.

It was agreed that the permanent staff be given holidays extending from December 2i lo January 2.'

able or undesirable, should never be discussed in their presence. Parental anxiety should never be voiced before the child. The cure for the nervous child lies in a wholesome environment in which injurious habits aro forgotten and ' healthy interest aroused. Mother's Influence. ..Whose influence is most potent in establishing the remedy? The influence of both parents ■'. and especially that of the most intimate associate and natural guide—his mother. By her stability of mind and rcassurihg presence, by her tender understanding of his difficulties and her power to inspire him with confidence in overcoming them, by her ability to direct his energies-wisely, and awaken his interest in wholesome matters, she is lo the child a tower of strength She should realise that the particular habits which aro; the manifestations of nervous instability in early childhood rarely* under favourable conditions persist into adult life. She must understand that if she frequently refers to the child's weaknesses she merely focuses his attention upon them. Punishment in the same way often aggravates the trouble, and since the child is very open to suggestion, lack or confidence on her part will produce self-distrust in him.

Rest, Sunlight, and Fresh Air. In the case of the child as well as adults, rest is Nature's great remedy for an over-excited or exhausted nervous system. All weakly children need an added daily rest. Change of scene and climate are helpful, varied activity without excitement, removal from unfavourable influences, and the elimination of all fear. For sleeplessness, the sense of security may be given by the assurance of friendly presence at hand. For night terrors and f°°r3 of tnc dark a dui light is sometimes advisable until confidence is established. For delicate nervous children the excitement of evening entertainments is especially harmful, and interferes with sleep and health. 11 is difficult to imagine anything worse for; such children than witnessing cinema programmes tilled with morbid sensational incidents. Many young children are not sent to bed early enough, and do not get enough sleep. School children require at least ten hours' refreshing sleep, and younger children even more. All children need plentiful sunlight and fresh air.

In regard to the refusal of food, which is often troublesome, the remedy is to remove the child from the environment ■' in winch he, has been accustomed to awaken undue concern. When whims cease to invoke interest or concern they are soon discarded. This has been demonstrated in the case of the health camps run in New Zealand. The child who arrives at such a camp and refuses certain articles of food at first very soon falls in line, establishes a natural appetite, and improves in weight. Food should be simple, well cooked, and cat™ without baste. Good nutrition is essential for the development of a sound nervous system.

The interdependence of mind and body in achieving perfect health is now recognised. Let us see lo it that we give to each an equal share of our thoughtful consideration, and so help to bring about a condition of mental and physical slamina which will enable the children "to fulfil the glorious possibilities of that humafl nature which they share."