THE HON, J. G. WARD.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 301, 19 December 1900, Page 2

THE HON, J. G. WARD.

The Hon, J. G. Ward, accompanied by his private sjcretftrios and Mr. Hose, Inspector ef Post'Offices,'arrived in New, Plymouth^from=, 4dokUml (diu (Tueas6y) 1 was met His Mayor (Mr.| E: Docknil), Mr,,©, ferqr, and several leading citiz ins, During the morning, the Minister received several; private deputations, which were introduced hy *fr, 3. M. Smith, M.H.B. The Mayor, Mr. Oattley (Chairman of the Health Committee), and Dr. Home also had a conversation with him on the working of the Public Health Act passed last s«Bsion and the proposed abattoirs at Ouaata. With reference to tho latter matter, Mr. Ward promised to obtain a report from Dr. Mason on the subjeot, The question of the proposed Post Office sifca in Mt. E'iot retarre was teuohed upon, Apart from the question of price, Mr. Ward does not seem to favour the Egmont-stre et site, but is far more inclined towards utilising the land now vacant iu Brougham-street belonging to the Harbour Board and tho Borough Council, where Mr. Rose suggested a good three-storey brick building could be «r«cted suitable all requirement?. The Minister Itffc by ths afternoon train for Stratford.'