Levin Chamber of Commerce.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 11 March 1914, Page 3

Levin Chamber of Commerce.

The Levin Chamber ot Commerce met in the Borough offices last evening. Present': Messrs E. H. Lancaster (chairman), 1). Smart, H. Newport, li. Ha swell, — Tyke, J. llobertsou M.1 , ., W. Heslop and A. Dempsey. Mr A. Dempsey acted as secretary in the unavoidable absence of Mr A .Grover who is indisposed. Mr Lancaster mentioned the visit of the engineer Mr i'ellow re the rural telephone scheme, and a hearty vote o£ thanks was accorded to Mr D. Smart for attending tho engineer during his visit and explaining the various routes. Mr Lancaster brought forward a largely signed petition asking the Government for a grant oi £500 or more for improvements tu the Deaeh road. Mr ltobertson suggested thai, (he petition be- dnm-n up alresh and the County Council be to make application lor the amouni He would present the petition to !he Minister of Public Works. This was agreed co. Mr D. Smart moved that the secretary be asked n .\li- .1. R. McDonald had been written lo in terms of the resolution oi the last rsolution oil the last meeting regarding the Kawiu block. This was seconded by "\:r i ; y'*<; and carried. Mr Jiohertson, M. i'. Lronuhi: up the matter of planHng wastn lands near (he sea and <■ x)>l:»ined tin*, (ioveriiiiient's view of Iho matter. Mr Smart undoilook to mlervirw sonic of (he owners in regard Iu having- :t strip of land n'iven I'oi planting as a set o|V In 'iie entranced value of |},e land "no shelter [\vo< u-re planld.