STRATFORD NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 282, 1 May 1914, Page 3

STRATFORD NEWS.

FROM OUR RESIDENT REPORTER. Office and Job Printing Works: York Cliambexs (upstairs). Telephone No. 113.

THE MAYORAL ELECTION Now that the contest is over there is a general feeling of gratilication, as the tension has been exceptionally acute. Mr. Kirkwood's victory is accepted as reflecting the wishes of the people on the electric light queston, and one result of the keen contest should be to open up a way for negotiations having tor their object the acquisition by the borough of the electric supply for the town. Mr. King certainly put up a great fight, and the closeness of the poll flattering testimony to his reputation and to t-lie energy of his committee. Mr. Kirkwood was heavily handicapped in having the licensing question imported into tho contest, and the efforts that were made to introduce politics, but his success proves that his straightforward conduct while in the Mayoral chair and his !«• termination to uphold the best interests of the citizens have borne fruit. Some time back the Daily News forecasted that the Mayoral election would be fought out on the electric light question! and though in some quarters the prediction was scouted, yet the result fully justified the assumption. There is no ' doubt that had 110 side issues been allowed to weigh, Mr. Kirkwood's majority would have been greater, but this j must in no way be regarded as minimising the large vote cast for his opponent, who, personally, stands very high in the I estimation of the burgessesj and his hap- j pily-conceived remarks in congratulating j his opponent will certainly enhance that I good feeling. It is we'll for a town J that active interest in municipal affairs should be aroused, and it is to be hoped that now tho contest is over it will load j to the affairs of the borough being fol- j lowed with intelligent interest. Both the Mayor ■ and Or King arc pledged to.' a progressive policy, and their influence j on the Council should certainly ensure ] that policy, being carried out so that I Stratford may in the near future be' able to Claim that it is one of the most progressive and enlightened boroughs of the Dominion. Tile electoral storm has 'cleared the air, and now that it is over all personalities and insinuations should be buried out of sight. The assurance gven by Mr. King that lie would loyally support the Mayor was another evidence of his sterling virility and laTgeaess •of heart, and it is an example whicli should be followed }>y bis supporters and by the supporters of the Mayor. What is needful for the uplifting of the town and the enhancement of its reputation and material welfare is a welding together of all the citfV.ens in one compact union, animated by one desire—'the greatest good for the largest number. BERNARD'S PICTURES. It may "be*:truly said that the picture entertainments now being given at ll.'s Majesty's Theatre arc equal to the best in the Dominion. ' Last night the applause accorded to the star drama, "Partners in Crime," was frequent and prolonged, and there is no doubt that this j was equally due to the realistic pictures and the delightful music which fitted in so perfectly with the various scenes. The management arid the public can both be congratulated on the result, and a ▼igit to this entertainment is a source of the greatest pleasure, the music alone being a treat that is all too rare. To-night there is to be a complete change of programme, the chief attraction being the great Iliibseh melodramatic masterpiece, "The Black 13," a sequel to the popular detective drama, "On the Track of the Spider League:" This tragic and thrilling play is regarded as the greatest of all detective stories, being 'fraught with human and , heart interest from start'to finish. The fact that a woman instead of a man is tho chief plotter lends additional interest to the play, and especially to the finale where 'her capture is effected. An exceptionally well selected series o? dramas, scen'ios and comedies make up a most attractive programme, while Mr. Van Heck and 'his superb music should ensure a full house.

The new winter clothing for men is attractive in many ways. Wise men will buy now while the variety is big, and they will find "The Kash" prices made to suit them. Far high quality and low price Mullen and Marshall easily lead in Stratford. Your photograph will please them all —some of your friends have been expecting one for a long time—don't be satisfied with ono taken years ago. Send them a fresh portrait, just as you are to-day, in your eevrvday attire. Having your portrait taken is' as pelasant as an informal call on good friends. Make an appointment to-day with Mr. McAlister, Stratford.

GEXfERAL NEWS The financial statement of -{lie Egmont National Park Board for the quarter ending January 7, '1914, is -not devoid of interest, an indicating the extent of patronage extended ftp the various sectiona into which the area is, divided. II appears there was a loss on the hostelry of £29 13s lOd, but the net loss of the North Committee was only £5 15s 4d. The loss of the South Committee was £1 15s fid. of the 'East Committee £l3 2s, and the West Committee £1 4s 4d, the last-named'having-no receipts at all. Thp total loss was .£'27 Ms 2d, which was mei by £2l lGs 3d, the' balance of rents received 'for the Board aiter deducting Cfi <irt f»v expenses, end the remainder r?duoe<l -tfifr balancein hand fov £fi (1? rid.

The presence of such a ]aii'-■ crowd outside tin": Town Hall on "YV'edjiestlnv night evidently puzzled a lsidv who 'happened along, for she anxiously asked a policeman. -"is this a general 'election ?" Of eourße tho polite guardian of the peace explained that it was a particular election for -tifl office of Mayor—jvnd n very particular election, too. At the Poliae Court, two men who landed from the'train from south on the • previous day in -t.n inebriated condition -were dealt with. John Brunnell "was -iined 10», or 14 fours' detention, for 'being drunk, and -was sentenced to « ■month's imprisonment on a charge of ob'tHining money by firl&e pretences. John Ingram, a second offender, was fined PA. I or seven days' imprisonment, for being drunk. Both men ikim taken to the Kew Hymout.li Gaol. In •thia issue Mr. Kii'Wood inscrtn an expression of thanks t« !l»is loyal ,-'ipporters, and to the ladies and gen! - men of Iris committee.

Mr. N. <)'. King thanks tin- J:irs'o number of burgesses who voted for liiin, also Ws committee, and thoev gentlemen who placed tijotor cars at his disposal on JVedneadav.

The genial may in which the Sfuyorefect referred to his opponent in ivturnin# thanks for 'hij? election was jrrixitly Appreciated by the large assemblage to ■whom the address was made, and Mr. King's hearty Congratulations to kis opponent were equally well received. The closing episode in this ptreimoiis contest was nj««t creditable ts both parties.

Y»U hardly feel .tl>e razor pass over your face when Stan. Sharp bandies the sUavi*f» operation. Added to this delightful sense of comfort is the knowleflga that every ut«Osil is sterilised, .ml everything is absolutely clean. *frv£ Bsltringer's. Stratford, '