BEAUTIFYING SOCIETY.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2140, 15 June 1920, Page 3

BEAUTIFYING SOCIETY.

A meeting of the local Beautilying Society was held in Ihe Conned Chamber yesterday afternoon. Mr Ai. Pcrreau (presidenl) occupied tin' chair, and there were also present Mesdames Moore, (secretary), Jos, and C. Bobinson, Ilalliday, .Mc.Murrav and Bovs. Bain and Ilalliday, and Messrs Moorehmme and Hornblow.

The president reported that as theresult of a canvass he had secured 'lh guarantors who were prepared to assist the funds at a guinea a year for three years. It was unanimously decided to elect Mr A. S. Easlon patron of the .Society.’ Ihe subcommittee appointed to draft rule-' for I lie guidance of I lie Society submitted same, and these were discussed a, l some length, and after certain deletions, were agreed to. ll was decided when the rides were finally adopted, to forward same to Ihe Borough Council with a view to show the Council to wind extent the Society is willing to eo-operate with them in beautifying- the reserves and other waste spaces in the borough. It: was decided to also cooperate with the Horticultural Soeietv with a view to assisting that body to stimulate an interest in the cultivation of garden plots, etc. A lengthy discussion took place in reference., to the laying out of Easton .Park. While not desiring to discourage football on the park, members were of opinion that the area was too small tor a football held without prejudicing the layout. Exception was also taken to Sunday football on the park. The Mayor was invited to attend the meeting and hear the Society's views in reference to Easton Park. Mr Chrystall expressed his pleasure, that the Society had boon formed, and hoped it would have a successful career. The most pressing need was money, and he advocated the holding of an entertainment to raise funds. With reference to Easton Park, he stated that its area was four- and four-fifths acres. Mr Black had paid a visit to the ground ami stated 41011 it was large enough to provide a football ground, which would need two acres, tennis and croquet lawns, and leave ample space for beautifying purposes. In fact, to beautify the whole, and maintain it as it ought to be maintained would be'beyond the means of Box ton. Mr Chrystall then stated that the Council by a narrow majority has decided to grant only 1 temporary permission for football to be played in the park, but in all probability the question would be re-opened-at the Council meeting to be held that evening. Mr Porreau thanked the Mayor for his attendance. Other matters were held over till a later meeting.