FOXTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3707, 22 October 1927, Page 2

FOXTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

MONTHLY MEETING. The usual monthly meeting of the Foxton Chamber of Commerce was held in Fairey’s Rooms on Thursday night, presided over by the President (Mr. J. IC. Hornblow). Also present were Mossrs W. Trueman, H. Hornblow, J. Desmond, J. Thomson, D. Barron, F. A. Mason, R. G. Millen, M. E. Perrcau, D. Christie, John Ross, and F. C. Raikes. Several apologies for absence were received. Messrs F. A. Mason and F. C. Raikes (Oroua Downs), were accorded a welcome to the Chamber by the President. LIGHT RAILWAY TO BEACH. The question of makng representation to the Government to havCi a light railway line laid down to the Beach from Foxton was discussed and it was decided to write to the Palmerston North Chamber and the member for the district, asking their co-operation in the matter. STREET LIGHT. The necessity of a street light at the corrny of Francis and Johnston Streets was discussed and the matter was left in the hands of the Mayor to bring before the Borough Council. DAYLIGHT SAVING BILL. It was decided that a letter of congratulation be forwarded Mr. T. K. Sidey, M.P., on the passing of the Daylight Saving Bill. At the conclusion of the business the Chamber entertained Mr. R. G. Millen at a social function prior to him taking his departure from Foxton. The President expressed regret that Mr. Millen was leaving Foxton. Since he had come here six months ago, to act as relieving bank manager, during Mr. Poole’s absence, he had taken a keen interest in the Chamber. It was very helpful for the Chamber to have a member of the banking institution as one of its members and Mr. Milieu’s suggestions had been helpful and he had proved himself a real live member. Mr. Hornblow expressed the hope that at some future date Mr. Millen would be sent back to Foxton to permanently take charge of the local branch of the bank of New Zealand. The Mayor (Mr. M. E. Perreau), and Messrs D. Christie, D. Barron, arid F. Mason also made eulogistic references to the guest and wished him every success in the future. Mr. Millen’s health was then' drunk with musical honours. Mr. Millen thanked the speakers for their kind remarks and for the manner in which he as a stranger in Foxton had been received by the local residents. He was very sorry to leave the town and wished every success to Foxton and members of the Chamber. They were a good body of men and were out for the best interests of the town and district. He hoped that at some future date he would again be sent back to Foxton. He believed that Foxton had a good future before it. One thing he would like to suggest was that Easton Park should be made more use of than it was at present. The baths now being erected on this reserve would, no doubt, go a long way to further popularise this playing area, but he would like to see a cycle track on the park and , a football match played there every Saturday during the season. It was in the best interests of the town that some attraction should ,be povided on Easton Park every Saturday to encourage people from the country into the town. In this connection he also thought it would be advisable for business people to consider subsidising bus services in the rural districts. With regard to the port, Mr. Millen said that the time was not far distant when more regular shipping would obtain at the local port. He bad heard it suggested that scows would be most suitable for this trade and personally he was inclined to believe this to be so. He was interested in the future of Foxton as the welfare of the many friends he had made during his stay here were wrapped up in the progress and advancement of the town. He wished Foxton every success in the future and was sorry that the time had come for him to leave. He hoped that at some future date lie would return to Foxton permanently when he would take a keener interest in the town than he had during his sfiort sojourn here (applause). Other toasts honoured during the evening were “The King.” and “The Commercial Interests of Foxton,” proposed by Mr. F.C. Raikes, and replied to by Messrs Perreau, ‘Christie, and John Ross. •