TE AROHA.

Waikato Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 2387, 27 October 1887, Page 2

TE AROHA.

Public Meeting : Town Phopkhtv Tenltib. —A public meeting, convened in accordance with a requisition to the chairman of the Town Board, was held in the hall on Monday evening, to consider matters of local importance. The first subject brought forward was the present tenure of property in the township and the necessity for taking measures to place holders of sections on a more satisfactory footing than they now occupy. In the course of the discussion the speakers dwelt forcibly upon the disadvantages of the existing tenure, and the benefits Unit would accrue from a more secure title. The following resolutions were adapted 1. Proposed by Mr das. Mills and seconded by Mr J. Farrell, “That this meeting is of opinion that the present tenure of lands in Te Aruba is unsatisfactory, and has proved a drawback to the prosperity of the township, and that the time has arrived when a strong effort should be made to place occupiers of sections in a more satisfactory position than thev hold at present. 2. Moved by Mr I). J. Frazer and seconded by Mr J. Heathcute. ‘'That a committee of seven be appointed (four to form a quorum) to carry out the wishes of the meeting and that they be empowered to communicate with the Government and take such other steps as may be necessary' to attain the object in view.” The committee to consist of Messrs Pavitt, Mills, Outhwaite, Dobson, Frazer, Whitehouse and Gallagher. 3. Proposed by Mr Mills and seconded by Mr P. Dillon. “That it be an instruction to the committee to prepare a petition to be forwarded' to Government through the proper channel, requesting that the wishes of the petitioners may bo furthered with regard to acquiring the freehold of their sections as early as possible, and that signatures to the petition be obtained forthwith.” Tub Railway Time-table.— The recent alterations in the time-table were next re ferred to, the chairman intimating that the petition to the Minister of Public Works, asking for a daily train, had not met with a favourable response. A reply had been received, stating “that the alterations in the service were decided upon only after very careful consideration, for the reason that the service provided was found to be far in excess of the business during the last season. Should it he found, however, that the business increases through the development of goldfields or otherwise, as seems to be anticipated, the question will receive further consideration.” The following letter, bearing upon the subject from Mr Kelly, M.H.R., to the chairman, was read : —Wellington, ISth October, 1887. Sir,—l have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of yours of the sth inst., and in reply heg to inform you that the matter referred to in your communication has been submitted to the Hon. the Minister of Public Works for consideration. It is impossible to get anything done at present in the way of increasing expenditure. The present Ministers retain office on the distinct understanding that they are to meet the House on the 28th with a retrenchment policy, so that it is difficult to get anything done that tends to increase expenditure in any way. I may say that Mr Cadman, Colonel Fraser, and Mr Whyte have moved in this matter as well as myself.—l am, Sir, your obedient servant, (signed) W. Kelly.” Postal Akuasgemesis. —The next business dealt with was the recent change in tiie postal arrangpmeijts, whereby Te Aroha has no\y only tri-weekly communication with Auckland and Waikato instead of the daily service which existed up to the beginning of the week. There was some severe criticism of the action of the Post-office authorities in tips matter, and the following resolutions, moved by Mr J. llott and duly seconded, wore unanimously adopted : —lst. “That this meeting protests against the great injustice done to all residents in Te Amlin, Waiorongomai, and surrounding districts through the postal authorities failing to make arrangements for a daily mail service between Auckland and Te Aruba.” 2nd. “That seeing there is a daily train service to and from Auckland and Morinsville, twelve miles distant from Te Aroha. and that the daily mail service could be maintained for a very small subsidy by coach, [lending the return to a daily train service, this meeting respectfully requests Government to make the necessary arrangements for the continuance of a daily mail between Auckland and intermediate stations with the least possible delay.” It was further resolved thata petition in accordance with the foregoing resolutions be at once prepared and forwarded to the proper quarter.

W.n.EU Sunrr.v.—The question of a water supply for the town was introduced, but the subject was deferred far further consideration at a future meeting, the Town Board being requested meanwhile to prepare detajjs of th<; sglieiqc proposed, Vksthv Meeting. —On Tuesday the quarterly meeting of the vestry of St. Mark’s Church was held. Present: Rev. J. Marshall (incumbent), Messrs C. Alder, J. A. Dobson, and J. Heathcote. The minutes of the previous quarterly and special meetings were read and confirmed. A statement of accounts was submitted by the treasurer, shoeing the financial position of the chqrcij to bg satisfactory. General Fund : The receipts for' the quarter from f he Te portion of the charge (including balance from previous quarter) were £3l! 3s lid, and the expenditure £2l Ss fid. The liabilities at September 20th amounted to £2l 3s. The Building Fund account showed receipts (including proceeds from social gathering and balance from previous quarter) £2!) 12s 2d. Expenditure, £4. The tqtal liabilities on building account at September ,30th were £l4!i IPs 3d, less i]alanco of £l<.> 13s 3d. Arrangements were made for holding both morning and evening service every Sunday during the summer months, ami the disposal of some routine business terminated the proceedings.