TUAKAU PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 191, 1 May 1914, Page 3

TUAKAU PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE.

Meeting of Members.

The accommodation of Mr Tapper's room was taxed to its utmost capacity on Tuesday evening on the occasion of the League's monthly meeting. Mr D. Fulton occupied the chair. Letters were tabled from the Telegraph Department and Education Board. IMPKOVED TELEPHONE SERVICE.

Word received regarding the above was to the effect that in response to the recent deputation for improved connection with Auckland it had been decided to provide an extra wira for I'ukekohe and Tuakau. This would relieve present congestion. PROPOSED SIDE SCHOOL. The Education Board's reply to the above proposal, contrary to expectation, was distinctly unfavourable on the ground that the local school committees, Harrisvlllu and Tuakau South, are opposed to it. This decision raised quite a storm of protest. Several members of the deputation that waited upon Mr Garland some months ago were present and were positive that the Board chairman definitely stated that provided tha deputation could secure the names of 25 or more prospective scholars the school would be established without delay. A list of over 40 names was at once obtained and forwarded as directed.

The League secretary stated that he had neen Mr Uarlard later in the city and was informed by that gentleman lhat what was wanted now was accommodation for the i children, at a rental of not more than 15s per week. This was also secured. In view of these facts members were very dissatisfied with the Hoard's reply. During the discussion that followed the chairman of the Harrisville School Committee was sharply criticised by Mr W. ulasgow and others because of his admission that the framing of his committee's report was left in the hands of two of his committee with full power to act. The congested state of accommodation at Tuakau South school was commented upon. Finally, it was decided to get a further petition signed and to forward it through the usual channel and support the same with a strong deputation to the Board. IMPROVED POLICE PROVISION. The deliberations of the League ou tbi* matter, together with deputations durirg the visit of Hun. F. M. B. Fishei, has at last borne some fruit. It is n>w evident that considerable misunderstanding has occurred regarding the duties of Constable Moore and the remuneration he received for his services. Tuakau has just been favoured with a visit from Inspector Kiely and Constable Willcocks, and by the courtesy of the Department several popular misconceptions regarding the present partial police supervision were put right. At the League's last meeting the whole position was reviewed and tfce following recom mendationß are to be brought under the notice of the Police Department:—(l) That a bujtable section be secured while such land centrally situated can be secured; (2) that a lock-up and office for Constable Moore be built thereon, so that the local officer can deal effectively with any disturber of the peace; (3) to strongly recommend that the remuneration of the local member of the service be increased so that it may be more in line with the extra supervision desired by the deputation. A committee consisting of Messrs D. Fulton, W. Glasgow acd H. B. Free was appointed to make enquiries regarding sections available. TOWN BOAKD. The League's secretary reminded members that the Commission appointed to deal with the above would sit on Friday (to-day). MEMBER LEAVING. Reference a made to the retirement of Mr Foley from the League owing to his leaving the district. Many favourable comments were made by the older members of the League to the many good works undertaken by Mr Foley in the public interest. Member? were unanimous regarding the arrangement of a farewell function.