THE DOMAIN BOARD

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 197, 18 February 1914, Page 3

THE DOMAIN BOARD

The annual report presented by the Domain Hoard is, as usual, a plain, unvarnished summary of the maintenance work accomplished and the minor improvements contemplated. The work done during the past year is not striking, hut it must he admitted that it is doubtful whether any other body of men could secure a better return for its expenditure. So far aH economical ' and profitable expenditure of the available revenue is concerned, the Board may be taken as a pattern for many other similar institutions, but there is reason to believe that still better results would be obtained if an effort were made to popularise the work with the public. It is possible to develop one of the prettiest pieces of natural bush in the district, and make it a valuable asset for the town, but we find that year after year the Board laments its impecuniosity without endeavoring to enlist the help of the public to assist in the good work proposed. It is safe j to say that the lack of public interest i will continue so long as the Board confines itself to complaints and passes by the opportunity for action. The time has come when the Board should make a bold bid for public support, and the best way to win popularity is to make it plain to the people that there is a strong desire existing to improve the splendid asset which the town possesses. No extensive programme of improvement can be undertaken while the Board lias to rely upon its slender revenue, but it is worth while appealing to the public with a vigorous forward policy. If this is done, there is every reason to believe that material help will be forthcoming. STRATFORD BOWLING CLUB ' ]

The following rinks will represent the Stratford Club in the match against Ilawera this afternoon:— l'orritt, Reeve, McMillan, Smart (s). Martin. Penn, Wright, King (s). J. Masters, Brake, Sangster, Morison (s). E. Jackson, Dingle; CI. Jackson, McDonald (s). Skips are requested to see that thair •rinks are on the green at '2.45 p.m. punctually. On Thursday afternoon progressive games will be arranged, and in order that play may be completed the same day, a punctual start will be made at two o'clock. This will be an interesting competition, and it is hoped that all members will take part. A email entrance fee (fid) will be charged to cover the cost of suitable trophies for the winners. BERNARD'S PICTURES To-night's grand change of programme is headed by a great Vitagraph star feature "The Tiger Lily," a powerful, thrilling, melodramatic masterpiece, abounding in startling sensations aid stirring episodes, striking spectacles, and strong situations. The story of the photo-plav, jwhich is wonderfully well depicted, is as follows: A woman imagines that her husband cares more for his work as a ballet teacher than for her, and leaves him to become an adventuress. Ten years later she causes a sensation at a masked ball with a real tiger, dressed in a .costume representing a "Tiger Lily." Iler husband and daughter, unknown to her. occupy the next villa. One of. the adventuress's admirers falls in love with the daughter, which arouses the mother's jealousy. She trains her tiger to kill her own daughter, still unrecognised by her. During a severe storm : the husband's villa is struck by lightning. and the house is soon 011 fire. The tiger dashes in to kill the girl, with thi' mother following closely. The latter recognises her husband and falls senseless on the floor. The tiger is despatched by one of the "Tiger Lily's" jealous lovers, and the girl and her father are rescued from the flames by the daughter's heroic admirer. The scenes are vividly realistic, and the acting is well up to the high standard of the Vitagraph Company. "For his Loved One" is a realistic story of a racing motorist. It introduces several scenes at a great automobile race. "The Culture of Bulbous Flowers" and "Gaumont Graphic" are. also entertaining items. GENERAL NEWS The residence of Mr. John Burkctt, Xjgaere. was totally destroyed by fire on Monday afternoon. The cause of the outbreak is unknown. The family were all at the back of the farm, and though they saw smoke they did not connect it with (lie house. The building was

insured in the South British OHice for £3OO. The hangamomona Medical Association is. it is understood, in receipt of an application for the vacancy for a medical man for the district. The Association will consider the ■ matter at a meeting to-day, and we trust that at last there is a reasonable possibility of the Association securing a resident medical man at last. The Midhirst School is holding its annual picnic at the East End beach on Friday next. PERSONAL , Mr. .T. ]?. Iliue, M.P. for Stratford, is 011 a visit to New Plymouth. Mr. .T. J. Pickett, at one time postmaster at Stratford, bus been promoted from the Thames to the post of chief postmaster at Gisborne. Eight sticks of dark Havcloek tobacco for (is; eight sticks of Derby, (is; eight 2oz tins Havcloek, 7s (id; eight 2oz tills Derby, 7s fid. These are specimen prices from Sinn. Sharp's stock of smokers' requisites. Next Bellringer't!, Stratford. A gift to please those yi 1 would ' favor with a mark of your personal esteem—your portrait. Nothing could be more appropriate. Make an appointment with Mr McAllister to-day. Broadway, Stratford. There is no questioning the fact tha,t "The Kash" is the best place in Stratford for men to supply their clothing and mercery wants. Quality and prije tell their own unequalled story in favoi of the store.