TRAMWAY POLICY.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20106, 9 December 1930, Page 11

TRAMWAY POLICY.

BOARD ELECTS OFFICERSMR E. H. ANDREWS THE NEW CHAIRMAN. On lus taction a" disarms oi i:Clirislchureh Tramway Board for the ensuing year, at yesterday s meeting. Mr 10. If. Andrews mentioned some of the problems for which a solution must, soon be found. Those present were Messrs W . Hayward (retiring chairman), E. 11. Andrews, H. Penrce. W. J. "Walter, 1»Sykes. G. T. Booth, \Y. Williamson, A. A. McLachlan, Mrs E. R. McCombs, and Mr Frank Thompson. (.General Manager). Mr Andrews was nominated as chairman by Mr Hayward. the retiring chairman, and, there being no other nominations, was declared elected. Thanking members for the coril;iienv« reposed in him, Mr Andrews said he recognised that the position was no sinecure, and the strictest economy must be practised. They must keep before them the necessity for criviug servic , but could not continue a number of unpayable trips. It was only through public support that the Board could continue to give the service now available. Ilis year a3 chairman would see the Board embarlc on a number of experiments. It would have the lirst of trolley-buses. Most of tneni believed that they would be economical and satisfactory, and that their success would warrant an extension to lines other than those for which they were contemplated so far. Perhaps one of the Board's greatest problems was the omnibus service, which had consistently proved unpayable. They might have to consider making a reduction in some service* or abandoning others which, by their meagre patronage, were involving the Board in considerable losses. Other matters which required careful consideration, and oil which conclusions would be necessary this year, were tho questions of tram tracks, stopping places, and shelters in the Square. One-way Traffic. He might ask them to investigate th« problem of one-way traffic through tho Square, which, some of them believed, would mean assisting other traffic and the reduction by one-half of the number of trams passing the Bank of New Zealand corner. His term as chairman would be more difficult through the absence abroad of the General Manager, who would be away for the greater part of the year. It would pay the Board to grant this leave to Mr Thompson, through the information he would Mr Jarman, who was an efficient officer, would make a good substitute. "I know I am assured of your heartiest support in all the problems which wo have to face," concluded Mr Andrews, "and that I will have the goodwill and assistance of the members with long experience, whom we are so fortunate to hav® on the Board. I sincerely hope to justify your confidence." Mr Walter nominated Mr Sykes as deputy-ch airman. Mrs McCombs seconded. Mr Pearce nominated Mr Booth, who, he said, thoroughly deserved the position. The nomination was secondedMr Booth was elected by four rote* to two. Mr Walter moved that the retiring chairman be accorded a. hearty votQ of thanks for his work, and that Mr J. Wood be written a letter of appreciation of his past services. Responding, Mr Hayward said the work had been a pleasure. Various matters Mr Andrews had mentioned should be investigated at once. It was a certainty that the pruning knife would have to be applied, and some unpayable services discontinued. The motion was carried. Mr McLachlan, the only new member, was given a welcome. He said he would endeavour to bo neither revolutionary nor reactionary. The onlygood results came from goodwill and co-operation. He would appreciate all his life the attitude of Mr Wood, Ms opponent at the election.