FOXTON NOTES

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 122, 27 April 1925, Page 10

FOXTON NOTES

LEV IN-M ARTOIS! RAILWAY LEAGUE. ANNUAL MEETING. (From Our Own Correspondent). The annual general meeting of the above league was held on Wednesday afternoon, being presided over by the president (Mr J. Chrystall). Also present were: Messrs Winstanley and D. Christie (Foxton Chamber of Commerce), W. Adams (Foxton Borough Council), Mathoson and Hoirns (Levin Chamber of Commerce), Rowe and ICeedwell (Levin Borough Council)* and F. H. Hudson (Horowhenua County Council). After briefly welcoming the delegates the chairman moved a motion of sympathy with the Premier in his illness, with an earnest wish for his speedy recovery. This was carried unanimously. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs Linklater, M.P., Hon. Edward Newman, J. Kebbell, M. E. Perreau and Ryder (Horowhenua County Council).

’ The report and balance sheet disclosed a credit balance at the bank of £24 Os 6d and the secretary (Mr Holms) reported that he had received several promises of donations. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES.

In moving the adoption o£ the balancesheet, the chairman said that he considered the secretary should be remunerated for his indefatigable efforts on behalf of the league. He had spent many weeks in the preparation of data and he had pleasure in moving that the secretary be granted the sum of £24. He was only sorry they could not make the amount £SO. Mr Holms said he had undertaken the work of secretary without any thought of remuneration and did not feel inclined to accept the amount. Other members of the league made eulogistic reference tio Mr Holms’s work and he finally decided to accept £2O. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The following officers- were elected: — President: Mr J. Chrystall; vice-presidents, Mr Matheson (Levin), and the Mayor of A i art oil; delegates from boroughs; Marton (referred to the Council); Levin; Cr. Keodwell; Foxtion, Cr. Adams; Bulls and Rongotea Town Boards to elect their representatives; County Council representatives; Cr. Hudson (Horowhenua), Cr. W. Barber (Manawat.u), and the chairman of the Rangitikei County Council; Chambers of Commerce; Levin, Mr Rowe; Fioxton, Mr Winstanley. Mr Holms was elected secretary and treasurer and accorded a hearty vote of thanks for past, work. The executive’s recommendation regarding close examination of the facts and figures submited to the Royal Commission on the part of the Railway Board was endorsed. Considerable debate arose at this juncture, the meeting going into committee. The meeting expressed the opinion that the circumstances existing in connection ■ with the objectives of the league warranted political action and the matter is being referred to the constituent bodies for full consideration.

The recommendation of the executive regarding the issue of a pamphlet setting forth fuliy the case for the link objective, for circulation to Parliament, local bodies and chambers of commerce, etc., was endorsed. The scheme for the promotion of a £SOO fighting fund was re-affirmed. BUSINESSMEN’S TOUR, The secretary reported that _ arrangements had been made for a businessmen's tour through New Zealand and that body of men had decided to leave the train at Marton on May 28th and motor to Pox ton and Levin over the proposed Levin-Mnrton route. It was decided that luncheon bo provided at Foxton and that £4 be donated towards defraying expenses should same be required. A motion of thanks to Messrs R. W. Holms and Son was moved for a reduction made in their account to the league. A letter was read from the Hon. Mr Newman stating that he was satisfied that the link would eventually be constructed, and stating that the decision of the recent commission was no surprise to him. He also expressed the opinion that it would not be long before the question would again be forced before the notice of the Government and assured the league of his support. —Received. A letter was also read from the New Zealand Vigilance Committee stating that a live interest was still being maintained in the Levin-Marton link, and that it was hoped to have a petition presented to Parliament to have the suggested Palmerston North deviation blocked. —Roceived. A vote of thanks to the chair concluded the meeting. THE PORT. On Wednesday Messrs Linklator, M.P., W. E. Barber and Roore Rangiheuea (members of the Foxton Plarbour Board) met Mr G. T. Wilson, of the commercial branch of the Railway Department, at Foxton and discussed various questions affecting the working of the port, after which a draft agreement, for the board’s perusal in connection with the control of traffic, delivery and acceptance of goods, haulage, etc., was submitted by Mr Wilson. It was also decided that the board should take over the handling and sorting of goods over the wharf as from 11th May. Board members were very favourably impressed by the way in which their requests were treated and at the conclusion of the conference Mr Linklater motored the party to the Heads. After an inspection of the beach settlement had been made Mr Wilson said he was very favourably impressed by the apparent room for railway development and thought in the near future a light train would he wairunted from Foxton to the Heeds.

UNITED SPORTS ASSOCIATION. At the annual general meeting of the United Snorts Association Mr M. E Porreau presided. A motion of sympathy was passed to the relatives of Mr W. Naylor, formerly a member of tha association.

A motion of sympathy was also passed to Mr W. F. Massey in his illness and the wish expressed for his speedy recovery to health.

The following report was read and adopted:—“At the beginning of the year your committee hold a ball in aid of the funds of the association, it being a financial success. Your committee received notification that a racing permit had been granted to this association and that in itself inspired your committee with confidence to get to work on the coming sports meeting. It was then decided to hold the meeting on the 18th February', 1925, as a professional meeting with amateur horse, wood-chopping and sawing events combined, and your committee drew up a programme accordingly. The total prize money was £l3O. Everything pointed towards a good meeting being held with the exception of the epidemic throughout tho country, and on the dosing day for nominations your committee deemed it necessary to hold a special meeting to consider the advisability of holding the sports meeting as already advertised, and it was unanimous that, owing to the restrictions of the Health Deparement, the meeting be postponed. This step no doubt caused a great deal of disappointment, but your committee acted for the "best interests of the association. The nominations that had come to hand were very satisfactory, except, the professional events, and your committee thinks that the restrictions before mentioned had some hearing on the matter. Your committee have arranged to hold a call on May 7 19P5,” The balance-sheet diselosod a crodit balance of £5 6s Sd. The election of officers resulted as follows Patron, Mr J. Linklater, M.P.; president, Mr W. T. Jewell; vice-presidents, Messrs Perreau, Barber, Bryant, Chrystall, and Mason; members of committee, Messrs Parkin, H. Robinson, S, Barber, and Bailees; treasurer, Mr E. Parkin; secretary, Mr F. Riminer; auditor, R, Rangiheuca; assistant, secretary, Mr D. Ogilvy. Messrs Uawber and Henderson, of Palmerston North, were in attendance, and Mr Dawber, a member of the Manawatu Motor Cycle Club, strongly urged the association to' include motor cycle and cycle events to

the next sports programme, Motor cycle events, he said, wore a great attraction to any sports meeting, and the local track at the racecourse was one of the best in the Dominion. Any assistance he and Mr Henderson could give the association they were only too willing to give, There was no liability to the association in case of ncoidont td, Buoh sports, Juno 3 and Labour Day were both open dates and good days on which to hold sports. He oould personally guarantee a good field, Mr Henderson also spoke in support of holding cycle sports. The visitors were accorded a hearty vote of thanks for their attendance. It was deluded that it be a recommendation to the incoming oornrnittoe that a motor cycle sports meeting be held at an early date.

Harvest; thanksgiving services were hold in All Saints’ Church Inst Sunday week, when the church was very tastefully decorated. There was a generous supply of vegetables, fruit and jam sent in by the parishioners. These were forwarded to the Children’s Home at the beach, and received with thanks by tho matron. On Thursday morning tho town clerk received the following letter from the Postmaster General: —“Dear Sir, —In reference to the application of your council for the installation of a coin in the slot telephone, I beg to inform you that, it has been decided to accede to the request. The work will be commenced as soon as possible.— (Signed) J. G. Coates, Postmaster General.”

An unfortunate accident befell little Joan Young, the six-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs M. Young, Thynno street. While playing on a swing she fell, breaking her left arm. The sufferer was attended by a medical man and treated at the Palmerston North Hospital.

MOUTOA NOTES. MEETING OF HOUSEHOLDERS. The annual meeting of householders was held in the Moutoa IJall ion Monday night. It was one of the largest meetings held in the district for many years past and great interest was evinced in the proceedings. The old committee was reelected. as follows Messrs Venty (chairman), Triggell, Spring, Gregory and M. Campbell. At the conclusion of the meeting the erection of the memorial slab was discussed and it was decided that the slab be- engraved with the namcß of all those who made the sunreme sacrifice.