Let there be Light!

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3627, 22 March 1906, Page 3

Let there be Light!

SPECIAL MEETING OE THE

COUNCIL

Once again we go back to the question of Borough lighting. It does not speak well for the advance of Poxton when, to discuss a question of such importance, only a bare quorum put in an appearance at the special meeting of the Borough Council called for last evening. Those present were: —His Worship the Mayor (B. G. Gower, Esq.,) Crs Coley, G. Stiles, F. W. Fraukland, and H. Baker.

Cr Stiles did not think it would be fair to discuss the scheme and estimates submitted by Messrs Andrews and Mantbel in view of the fact that there was present only a bare quorum. Pie would prefer that the unanimous opinion of the Council be obtained on such an important question. The town was advancing, and something would have to be done in the matter sooner or later.

■ The Mayor concurred with what Cr Stiles had said relative to receiving a unanimous opinion. He was sorry there were not more present. Mr Eraser had discovered some new light whilst at Palmerston, and he asked that gentleman to explain such at length. Mr Fraser said that though the light in question was yet in its infant stage, still it had been patented as far as patents could be patented, and the tests already given had proved very satisfactory. He had viewed the light himself at Palmerston and could speak in commendatory terms as to its quality. Mr Jack, of Palmerston North, the inventor, had obtained the right to construct these lights in one of Palmerston North’s streets, as an experiment, and he had no doubt as to its success for all purposes. Fresh air played a big part in the manufacture of this light, which was heat productive, and which would only cost about the sixth part what it costs for gas—so the inventor claims. It was a form of gas, and was conveyed in the same manner as gas. It certainly was worth discussion. On the face of these facts most Councillors thought particulars Should be obtained, and both the electric light schemes and this new scheme of Mr Jack’s discussed at length at some future date. His Worship the Mayor is to wait on Mr Jack, view the light, and obtain all necessary information.

After arranging a plan of campaign for Friday night’s public meeting, the Council adjourned.