BEAUTIFYING SOCIETY.

Putaruru Press, Volume VI, Issue 242, 21 June 1928, Page 5

BEAUTIFYING SOCIETY.

! EXECUTIVE ELECTED, j Expert Advice Wanted. There was a very small attendance lof the general public in the Town Hall on Wednesday, the X3th instant, rwhen a further meeting was held in Connection with the beautifying proposals under the Putaruru Town Hoard loan scheme; Mr. J. R. O. Lochhead reported that his inquiries from other similar societies revealed that none appeared to have rules of any kind. In order to provide some sort of a basis he had therefore drafted a short set, which had been submitted to and approved by the Town Board.

; Mr. Tomalin thought the executive .Should be increased so that as many as possible who were interested in the work could be included.

Mr. McDermott urged that some small membership fee should be levied.

Mr. Lochhead pointed out that the town lent itself to beautifying purposes, and much could be done with the money available. In order to secure the utmost value for the money, and to ensure that everything done should tend to complete a plan, he thought it would be a wise step to Invite Mr. Pearson, of Auckland, to come down and advise the society. Beautification was one of the cheapest forms of advertising, and as Putaruru was a strategic point for tourists he felt certain that the town would reap great benefits from the society’s efforts.

Mr. McDermott said that once the Society made a start he felt sure it would get good support. The Cambridge and Hamilton societies had done wonderful work.

Mr. Tomalin strongly supported getting an expert to advise the society as it would tend to remove any possible jealousy. Mr. Simpson suggested that flowering shrubs like the cherry be planted, as they made a very effective show.

The chairman urged that as much colour be introduced as possible, and that for certain streets older trees should be planted so that a quicker show could be made. An expert’s advice was essential. At the conclusion of the discussion it was decided to invite Mr; Pearson to come to Putaruru to advise the Society, and to endeavour to plant as many trees this winter as conditions Would allow. The Executive. The following were elected to the society’s quota of the executive : Messrs. J. E. O. Lochhead, A. Simpson, J. A. Eanger and B. H. Goudie. Honorarium. It was decided that the secretary and treasurer (to be appointed by the executive) be paid such honorarium as shall be decided by the executive each year. _ Membership. It was decided that a nominal membership fee of 2s fid be charged.