TITAHI RESERVE

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 105, 28 January 1935, Page 6

TITAHI RESERVE

Improvement For Campers ASSOCIATION MEETS Pointing out that the reserve, had already proved a valuable acquisition to the district, the committee of the Titahi Bay Progressive Association expressed, in the report it presented to the annual meeting on Saturday night, the opinion that the time had arrived when provision should be made for campers in the way of sanitary arrangements. It was understood the reticulation "bf the water, north and south, from the tank on the beach was under consideration. No gravitation difficulties would be experienced in taking the water into the reserve for the benefit of campers. Commenting favourably on the erection of the 2000-gallon tank on the beach to supply spring water for picnickers, the report stated that the amount of water entering the tank could be at least doubled at very small cost. It had been a valuable asset in the long dry spell. The area of land facing the water front which early in 1933 it had been proposed to fence and plant with suitable trees had been attended to. The work of fencing had been carried out by the Makara County Council, and the association had provided the material. The area had been planted with -about 300 plants of various kinds. The membership was 31, compared with 46 the previous year, but an increase was expected this year. Accumulated funds amounted to nearly the matters brought to the attention of the committee was the state of disrepair in which it was said the boatsheds were allowed to remain by the owners, and it was, suggested that the county council deprive owners of the sites they occupied if they did not keep the sheds in order, it being pointed out 'that no more could be erected and they were specially privileged. The meeting carried a motion of confidence in Mr. R. W. Bothamley, chairman of the Makara County Council, who was present, and a motion of thanks to Mr. A. Wright, beach custodian. , ’ Mrs. Thomas Young was elected a life member, several praising her work for the district. The following officers were elected: Patron, Mr. W. E. Windley; president, Mr E. Johnston; vice-presidents, Messrs. M. 0. V. Dimock, B. Lynneberg and A. E. Emmett; committee, Messrs. T. Gray, H. F. Wood, E. A Carter, W. G. Schock, IL W. Bothamley, A Vella, G. F. Wilson and C. A. Radcliffe; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr. L. U. Chaffey; hon. auditor, Mr. K. Hunter; hon. solicitor, Mr. J. L.-Mc-Duffi. _____