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STRATFORD NEWS.

From Our Resident Reporter. Oilicc: Next Loan ,; Mercani.de Ageney wj. Teicph.aie 11J. THS LOAN PROPOSALS LOST BY SUiSTANTIAL .MAJORITIES

Considerable interest was taken in ike voting for the four loan proposals yesterday, though the voting was not as heavy as was expected. The returning ..lli-er d-clarcd the veldts shortly after S p.m.. when ii was seen that all the proposals were lost liy convincing majorities. It was notieeabie that there was greater support accorded the bridge loan than any other proposal. The voting was as follows:

Kor Against. Inf. Streets, £20,00!) .... 11l ' 2SO :J0 Drainage, .1;-12,0011 .. 134. 2.St) -JO Water, £4,000 105 255 38 Bridge, £OOOO IS2 254 20

Interviewed by a Daily News reporter subsequent to the declaration of the poll, the Mayor (Mr. W. P. Kirkwood) said that after all the work the Council had put in during the past twelve months the result was very disappointing. There was no alternative but for the borough to go on as in the past and carry on out of revenue. The Council, of course, had the power to carry on the water and drainage work by loan without reference to the ratepayers at all. but it was questionable if it would pu-t that practice, into operation, in face of the result of the poll. If the poll showed anything at all, he continued, it clearly indicated, from the number of informal votes cast, that the ratepayers had not a thorough grasp of the methods of voting; and also, in view of the number of informal votes, it was quite possible that a number of ratepayers wishing to vote on one side had voted for the other. No doubt there were many reasons tending to make the ratepayers turn down the whole of the proposals. and' probably the stringency of the money market was one of them. He was. however, of the opinion that the Council would have been able to borrow money at a reasonable rate of interest, if not immediately, at least at an early date. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR

The Christian Endeavor movement started only 32 years ago, but it lias spread to every nation and every land, until to-day it has established itself on a firm basis in almost every country in Continental Europe, and in all lands where English and American missionaries have goi:<>. That the movement has been divinely blessed is seen in the humble beginning of (he first society, the obscuiit.y of the promoter and the young people who formed it, and the quiet and steady growth of the movement, without ecclesiastical aid. In every phase of the Societv since its beginning the divine band U in evidence; in its introduction into England by the letter of a young mechanic; into Australia by the word of a young traveller; into Jamr.ica through the medium of a paper casually sent to nn old sailor,'find, which .fell into the hands of a Christian man; and into China by the humble efforts of young and, at 'lke. time, obscure missionaries. A small representation of this great movement will be seen in the Broadway Church. Stratford..to-morrow, when the Smith Taranaki Union holds its fifth annual convention. Delegates will be present: from the various societies throughout the province, and the meetings, of which there are three (morning, afternoon and evening) will lie helpful and inspiring not only to the Endeavorers. but also to those not connected with the movement. A cordial invitation and a warm welcome is extended to all to be present. THE GYMKHANA

Splendid entries have boon received for the Oymkhana, and a real good time | may be looked for bj all patronising ■ this novel fixture. In the past. Tarannki lias not provided /cry' much oponair entertainment at Easter, and the advent of tlie Oymkhana was welcomed witli glee at the initial inauguration last year. The A. & V. Association's, showgrounds is an ideal spjt for the sports, and everything H now in perfect order, so that no hitch in lh;> merrymaking | need h<> anticipated. Refreshments of , all kinds will be provided on the ground. I together with fruit and lollie stalls. It J is anticipated that the- grandstands will I be liberally patronised bv reason of the f small charges to be made. Provision will be made as usual fov paddocking horses an<l vehicles driven to the grounds, while space will be reserved to act, as a stand for motor-ear*. The Stratford Municipal Band will be in ai tendance and enliven the proceedings with tuneful music. Amongst the manv events are cvclijig races, and to tin; end that good limes 1113 v be put up o-i the track the borough >tea:n.rplk/bas Ivcn utilised to make a bard and even surface. The trotting races,.as usual, will provide no end of excitement, and ,v llrj course is ( built oil ljio American i/vstem of having the hors.* close to the sper-t.at.ors from start to finish, the race.j will be very interesting throughout, An attractive and neat programme will lu- i«su?d, containing all information relaving to the whole of the events. STRATFORD SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The School Committu! met on Tuesday evening, when there were present: Mcssiv. <;. Smart (in the chair), S. Hark. V.. \\~. Hancock. J. Jones and Stewart.

The headmaster reported that both the primary and secondary departments were fullv stalled, Miss Hordou joined the stall''on March 11. Mess/s. Wbefter and Pallantyne (inspectors), who visited the 'clmol on' Mondav. fount everything satisfactory. The dairy room at the Technical 'School had to b> furnished with desks etc., U, accommodate the increased number of pupils at the secondary school. Every avruiablo bit of space, in both schools was il',w utilised. A new lot of science apparatus had been ordered, and the school was now well furnished, but the need of a school library was felt,. IE- pointed out that it w.'i- now ))ossil)](. to devote part of the free school book grant to this purpose, and suggested that a. sum of £7 might be utilised in this way. and also that the committee should augment it by a grant of .Co.—This was agreed to. The Visiting Committee, Messrs. J. .Tones and E. W. Hancock, reported on various details, which will be attended to. and Messrs. Fookes and Stewart were appointed a visiting; committee for the en-ning month. Tt was resolved to ask the Education Hoard to insfal a hot water radiating system in the school, in lieu of the present system, and also to draw their attention to the vondition of the blinds and urates at the Technical School. A vote of thanks was accorded Mrs. Cuthbert for a donation of 10s towards the prize fund.

Tn accordance with the headmaster's recommendation, it was resolved to recommend to the incoming committee to get the school prizes suitably bound and embossed.

A siili-cnmmittoc was nppointcd to <?o into llio question of a uniform for the Tligli School boys.

STRATFORD GUN CLUB | The Stratford (Inn Club held it most i successful shoot on tin.' racecourse yesI terday, who'll Hie competition for the Boswell gun, valued at £25. a;id several cash prizes was liral. Some iliirly-fivo competitiors were shooting. The day was an ideal one for shooting, and some fair scores were put up, though the scratch men found the distance too great a handicap. G. D. Hunter, the popular secretary of the Stratford (lun Club, proved the winner, oil' the ,17yds mark, with l(i birds out of 21. Marsh, secretary of the Te Roti Gun Club, was second', and E. ,). Kirkwood (Stratford). G. Harris (Midhirst), and Free (Xormanby) tied for third place, and the shoot off resulted in that order. Mr. (J. D. 11 an-1 ter, the secretary, had made complete arrangements, whilst Mr. T. Kirkwood gave general satisfaction as referee, his words of advice before the shooting being taken to heart bv old hands and lledglings. Mr. C. E.' Seabright. secretary of the Midhirst Gun Club, as marker, lent valuable assistance. The trapping was excellent, Mr. T. Collins coming in for much praise for his manipulation of the.'trap. The results were as follows:—' i

BOSWELL GUN COMPETITION, G-. D. Hunter (17yds), gun valued £25, TT. Marsh (lOvds). £5, 14. E. .T. Kirkwood (lords). £3. 13. G. Harris (17vds), £2, Hi.

Free (13yds), £l. 13. Campbell (17yds) 12, Lineham (17yds) 12, Cooper (17vds) 12. Marsh (2nd nom.) 12, Kirkwood (2nd nom.) 12, K. Knuekev (23vds) 11, E. Colson (18yds) 11. H. R. Wickham (14vds) 11. Foley (13yds) 11, Whittle (23vds) 10. Harrison (21vds) 10, McKenzie (10yds) 10, L. Knuckey (18yds) 10, Russell (14yds) 10, Hollard (2nd nom.) 10. McKenzie (2nd nom.) 10, Campbell (2nd nom.) 10, Tuck (21vds) !). Bennett (li)vds) fl. Jans (ITvds) !). Marx (15yds) !). A. K. Wickham (15vds) 0. Kilpatrick (15yds) 9, Bu.blitz (I4vds) 0. Scott (17vds) 8, .Tackson (15yds) 8. Stewart (13vds) 8. Budsail (15yds) 8, Hollard (23yds) 0, Clifford (17yds) 4. R. Linn, McDonald and Fraser retired. EXTRA MATCHES.

No. 1 Sweepstake at 18yds, Ist miss out.—F. W. Whittle (New Plymouth) and G .D. Hunter divided Ist and 2nd money with 8 birds each unfinished. R. Knuckey with 5 beat Hollard 4 for third, after firing off. Xo. 2 Sweepstake at 24yds; first miss out.—Lineham with three birds won. The shoot 'for the Taranaki Championship will eventuate early next month. THE AUCKLAND EXHIBITION TREATED COLDLY BY STRATFORD COUNTY. At the Straford County Council meeting yesterday a circular letter (already published) was received from the committee re'the proposed Taranaki Court at the Auckland Exhibition, which assessed the Stratford County Council's share of the cost at £7O. Messrs. W. P. Kirkwood (Mayor of Stratford) and J. B. Richards, secretary to the committee, waited on the Council and explained at length the benefits to be derived by a Taranaki court, the latter expatiating on the advertising of our primary products, particularly of our frozen meat, as our .butter and cheese was already established. It was pointed out that the proposed contribution was based at the rate of £35 on every £1,000.000 capital value, calculated to the nearest £5. Cr. Smith considered that they were working on the wrong basis. Personally he thought it should be worked on a population basis. Moreover the merchants, dairy factories, manufacturers, etc., who would benefit should be the ones to pay.

i In the coiirsc of general discussion it was elicited that the central committee would take the space, and that private firms or companies would supply the exhibits. The deputation pointed out that the.scheme was not yet a hard ' and fast one, and suggested that all the local .bodies should appoint delegates to the central committee. After the deputation had withdrawn the Council discussed the matter. Cr. Anderson moved that the Council approve of the Taranaki Court at the Auckland Exhibition, but consider that the manufacturers should contribute the bulk of the funds. This produced no seconder. Cr. Young moved that the matter be > held over for :i month. . This found several seconders. On the suggCsion of Cr. Marfell it- was ! agreed to Add the words, ''as the. Conn- ! cil is not convinced that ratepayers, who are chiefly the primary producers, are likely to be much benefited thereby." Cr. Smith moved as an amendment: That this Council approves of the. Taranaki Court, provided a more comprehensive scheme is brought forward. This lapsed for want of a seconder, and the resolution was carred. STRAY PARAGRAPHS The total indebtedness of the Stratford County Council,to the Government in the way of loans-is now £121.4(>(> Os Id. on which the half-yearly interest is £2.712 13s Id. The debt was a' little larger, but the Council recently received notification from the Treasury that as 20 years had elapsed since the Council had converted its debt of £IOO IDs (with half-yearly interest of £2O 5s (Id) urj'der the Government Loans to Local lUdies Act. ISB6. this amount had been d/tlnctcd. as had also a sum of £301) (half-yearly interest £(i 10s). a loan inscribed in 1887. "This is good news," remarked a Councillor; "It is the first letter of that nature, we. have received." The County ratepayers, however, pay over £IOO weekly for the conveniences they possess in the way of bridges, etc., not to mention the ordinary rate for maintenance. However, after a year or two the debt will gradually decrease as the sinking fund wipes out some of the loans. "I'm very much afraid if tliev continue on these lines" the Reform Party will not hold oll'ice after next election.'' remarked the Chairman of the Stratford County Council yesterday.- in reference to the reply from the Acting-Minister of Finance re a proposed loan of £3OO. The Stratford County Council at its meeting yesterday decided to grant their employees (except casual hands) the following holidays on full pay:—Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day. Good Friday, and Kaster Monday. The Council decided to allow two days at Christmas and two at the New Year. During the course of discussion a Councillor remarked that the men bad their pay docked for the Stratford Show holidav. and he thought, that tin- Stratford Show was more important than Raster. Yesterday Mr. ]•'.. .lacksou waited on the Strafford County' Council and asked that Pembroke lioad West, which was the. route to the Stratford Mountain House, should be put in repair at a small cost, so as to enable motor traffic to the reserve. On the motion of the Chairman it was resolved to grant £t to the work, provided the Uorongh Council and Stratford people each provided a similar amount. The installation ceremony in connection with the Stratford Masonic Lodge took place last night. There was a good gathering of visiting Masons. PERSONAL Cr. Marfell who, with his wife and some, members of his family, is leaving for a few months trip to England in a fortnight, yesterday tendered his resignation as a memoer of the Stratford

County Council. He stated that he regretted taking the step, .hut felt that no would not be acting rightly to his ridng if he did not. The resignation was accepted with regret. Councillors being eulogistic of the work done by .Mr. Marfell on the Council, and wishing him and his family a pleasant trip and a safe return. Dr. and Mrs. Stevens were expected to arrive by the mail train last night. Mr. E. W. Hemingway, proprietor of the Patea Press, and an old resident of Stratford, wits' on a visit here last night.

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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 257, 20 March 1913, Page 3

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STRATFORD NEWS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 257, 20 March 1913, Page 3

STRATFORD NEWS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 257, 20 March 1913, Page 3

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