“SLEEPING SICKNESS.”

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 4498, 2 December 1909, Page 3

“SLEEPING SICKNESS.”

(To the Editor.) Sly, —Ob yes, replied one of our leadiug citizens the other day, there are a great many things the Te Aroha Chamber of Commerce could accomplish, if it was possible to arouse it from its slumber, bince its inception, or very soon after, it was attacked with “ sleeping sickness,” from the effects of which it will succumb eventually, unless something is done to S'nd new life and vigor coursing through its veins. Sir, I would respectfully a k k the Chairman and Secretary of the Chamber if they do not intend to carry out the duties appertaining to their respective offices, to gracefully retire and let someone else try their hands at pushing the thing along. There are plenty of little matters that require attention. Why don’t they agitate for a new post office P The present quarter-of-acentury old hencoop is a disgrace to the Department; and is it to be wondered at that th 6 whole staff look anything but robust. It is possible while walkiLg along the pathway towards the Bridge Domain, to hear all that is go’ng on in the telephone exchange. Nice, isn’t it. Then again, what about a new town hall, and more up-to-date council chambers ? Surely the Chamber of Commerce would assist towards bringing this matter to a successful issue. There are lots of work to be done. Let the business people combine and work together for the advancement of the town. No more docile lethrrgy; get rid of thesbeping sickness ; and let something be done. We have some of the best land in the Dominion; gold mining, flax industries, butter factories, bacon factories, and invaluable hot baths and mineral drinking waters, and yet the town appears to stand still. Why ? Too much indifference on the part of the inhabitants. The Chamber of Commerce should take the lead ; let it do so quick and lively. I am, etc.— Progress.