LEVIN-WAIOPEHU CLUB.

Shannon News, 14 February 1928, Page 4

LEVIN-WAIOPEHU CLUB.

GENERAL MEETING. There w-as a good attendance at the general meeting of the Levin-Waio-■pehu Club last evening, but the fair sex for the first time were not repreented. The president, Mr E. S Lan-

caster, was in the chair and welcomed Messrs Butcher and Denton, two members of the Tararua Tramping Club, who arrived in Levin last evening. It was decided to procure the necessary nails, hinges, etc., and to organise a party to complete the hut next weekend, quite a number signifying their intention of going up. By a unanimous resolution it was also agreed that the bunk be completed in good quality canvas. This would be more expensive than the original idea of wire netting, but would be much more cosy and comfortable.

After this expenditure the club funds will be almost exhausted, and it was suggested that members and sympathisers be asked to contribute * towards providing a set of aluminium cooking utensils. Ml* Stan den asked if any provision had been made for storing dry wood in the hut and the president said it was the usual custom among trampers to leave a supply of dry wood in for those who were-to follow, and he hoped every member of the club would recognise this custom and see that it was always carried into effect.

A good many had given assistance in the work that had already been accomplished, but it was decided.to place on record tho club's thanks and appreciation to Messrs Harris, Richards, and Gapper, who had undoubtedly done the lion's share, and to Mr I. Hook and.his assistant, Mr F. Spencer, for the effective way in which the trees were blown out and the hut site prepared.

An offer was received from Mr Ander. ] son. of Wellington, who recently returned from a trip '""through Africa to deliver an illustrated lecture on the Uganda mountains. He would have the slides ready just before Easter and suggested a Eriday nght so that he would be at liberty to go up the track on the Saturday. It was agreed that as soon as work was complete on the hut that the Ohau track, started by Mr Gapperand carried on for same distance by himself and Messrs Harris and Richards, be proceeded with. Mr Bishop suggested that tabs be attached to the principal trees and shrubs giving their names. This would prove a source of great educational value to young New Zealanders, and others visiting the track and would provide them with a knowledge of our native flora. Mr L. G. Adkin gave

support to the suggestion and said. that Mr Johannes Andersen had recently compiled a list giving the popular, botaiucai and Maoii names of the various plants and he himself would be pleased to give what assistance he could to cany the scheme into effect. A special meeting of the committee will be held immediately on the completion of the hut to arrange for an official openiig and also for a picnic outing to some beauty spot within easy