PUBLIC OPINION.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 1, Issue 67, 11 February 1913, Page 3

PUBLIC OPINION.

Suggested Beautifying Society. [TO TIIE EDITOR.] Sir,—The growth of Pukekohe during the last three years has been such as will warrant those in charge of the municipal administration in louking ahead. In the past the policy has been confined t) the present, without much thought for the future. It is admit'.eci our streets ai'e very far from being up-to-date, but to bring these into good order requires more money than the property owners would care to sanction at the poll. There are, however, many little things which could be done to improve the appearance of Fukekohe. In many towns there exist Beautifying Societies, whose function is to attend to the creation of public gardens and the laying out and planting of these. Is (here not scope for such an institution here? In this hot weather would not tree shaded streets be appreciated? Take the space at Dell's Coiner occupied by the Seddon Memorial. Could r.ot this be improved if a few deciduous tries weie planted? The sid: streets grow blackberries plentifully, but they would look much nicer if trees were to be seen growing instead of "noxious weeds." Of course, it would be impossible to do every street at once tut from a small start a b ! g scheme might evolve. The Council will have to consider the laying out of the new Recreation Ground. I would suggest that when doing tn>3 they might consider a scheme for the beautification of the town. I feel sure that if asked promir.eot horticulturists would willingly ; ssist the Council in every way they (ould. The creation of a committee, comprising councillors and members of the public, would ease the Council of a good deal of work and allow others whose hobby is tree - planting and gardening, an opportunity of using their knowledge for the benefit of the town.—l am, etc., DHYAD.