FOXTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3698, 1 October 1927, Page 2

FOXTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

MONTHLY MEETING. The usual monthly., meeting of the Foxton Chamber of Commerce was held in Ross’s Rooms on Thursday night, presided over by Mr, J. K. Hornblow (President),. Also present were Messrs J. Ross, G. F. Smith, I Corn, R. McMurray, D. Christie, A. E. Scott, A. Alsop, F. Yeo, and the secretary (Mr. R. Hornblow). Apologies for absence were received from Messrs D. R. Barron, A. Coughtrey and J. Newton. MOTION OF SYMPATHY. A motion of sympathy was passed to Mr. D. R. Barron in the loss he had sustained in the death of his father. CORRESPONDENCE was read and dealt with as follows : From the Associated Chambers of Commerce re'arbitration court and the effects of its decisions. — Received. From the Moutoa Drainage Board in reply to the Chamber’s letter re banking on the Manawatu River, stating that some three years ago the Board was prepared to take control and improve the stop banks between the Shannon and Whirokino Bridges, but the main interested owner most strenuously objected to the work being done. The present position is that all new work is under the control of the Manawatu-Oroua River Board. — Received. . From the Minister of Justice stating that he would endeavour to visit Foxton at the close of the session to inspect the courthouse. The President stated that the Minister of Public Works had recently inspected the building, the state of which, he said, he would mention to the Minister of Justice.

The letter was received. From the Horowhenua Rugby Council in answer to the Chamber’s letter re shifting of Bebbington Shield match from Foxton to Levin stating the reason for change of venue was the bad condition of the local ground. —Received. From the Manawatu County Council stating that the Chamber’s letter complaining of the bad state of the Foxon-Palmerston North road, was received at a meeting of that body. Members discussed the County roads and the action of the Council in receiving the letter at some length, and it was finally decided to write to the Main High-, ways Board pointing out that the Chamber’s request for'better roads had merely been received by the Manawatu County Council, and asking that the Board take some action to better the County roads. From the Palmerston North Chamber of Commerce asking the Chamber to support a resolution viewing with grave concern and disapproval the recent increase in income tax and suggesting that if additional revenue is required it should be accomplished by economies rather than by additional taxation; also opposing the increase in the salary of’ Members’ of Parliament. —Endorsed. ALL NIGHT TELEPHONE SERVICE. Mr. Smith again brought up the question, of obtaining an all night telephone service for Foxton and he was deputed to obtain certain information in regard to the matter, and to report to the next meeting. LIGHT ON TOWER, Mr. H. Osborne referred to the fact that the fishermen who were recently adrift m a disabled launch off the coast were able to guide their boat into the Manawatu River by locating the water tower. He considered a light should be placed on the tower so that it would be a beakon at night also. J. Ross, speaking from seafaring experience, said that the Marine Department would not allow a light to show out to sea from the tower. Air. Osborne considered that even if the light showed out on the land side, it would be a good advertisement for Foxton. The matter was l§ft in the hands of Air. Ross to bring before the Borough Council. TRIANGLE. 1 Air. Christie asked that something be done to expedite the removal of the old chain fence oround the Triangle. Mr. Yeo said that arrangements were all in hand for this work and it would be carried out before Christmas. Air. AlcAlurray brought forward the question of segregation of mental degenerates and criminals, but no action was taken.