THE ELECTRIC WIRE FATALITY

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 1, 20 May 1914, Page 3

THE ELECTRIC WIRE FATALITY

At the place where the unfortunate boy WebborK met 'his death on the Opunuke r<'Wl on Monday there is a dip in the road and a bank at the Ride, hence the reason that the wire could be reached. The bo.y must have climbed the bank to reach the wire which had ceino adrift from the pole.. It is staled Iha I ! he. wire was noticed ■ hanging down on Sunday, but no inti- ! ilia I ion was given to (he company until 1 l)i ;ween 4 p.m. and -i.3() p.m. on .Monday, in a'Ci.rd with the invariable custom, ii;i.:n< 'li:iicly notice of the mishap was rete!»ed (wo of the working staff set out for the scene, and discovered the boy, who, though lifeless, had his hands firmly closed On the wire. The affair lias created a universal feeling of sympathy. It is the first fatality that has occurred on the Electrical Company's system. An inquest will be held to-day.

BOROUGH COUNCIL. A special meeting of the Borough Council was held on Monday• evening, there being present: His Worship the Mayor (Mr. VY. P. Kirk wood). Crs. King, Makers, Thompson, Fredrie, Richards and Morieos. THE ESTIMATES. The estimates for the current year were submitted and discussed in committee. On resuming, the estimates were adopted. TKEE-PLAXTING. The Beautifying Society wrote offering to take charge of the tree-planting operations in Broadway North, and it was decided to accept the offer. ABATTOIR COTTAGE. It was decided that the work required at the abattoir cottage be left in the hands of the Abattoir Committee, to take Etteh action as they deemed advisable. COMMITTEES. It was decided that Crs. Thompson and Fredrie be appointed to the Fire Brigade Committee. Cr. Fredrie was added to the special committee appointed to confer with the Electrical Supply Co. as to the taking over of the company's plant. VOTE OF SYMPATHY. On the motion of Cr. King, seconded by Cr. Thompson, a vote of sympathy with Or. Ardcn in his sudden illness was unanimously passed, together with the ' sincere wishes of the Council for a speedy restoration to health. I BATES. His Worship the Mayor gave notice to move at the next ordinary meeting of tilie Council that the following rates be struck: —General rate, 3d; special rates, 7-Bd, 5-lfid, 1-Sd, Mid; water Tate, Gd. The rates are on the unimproved value. STRATFORD CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING SOCIETY. ANNUAL MEETING.

Tin' annual meeting of shareholders in tlie above Society was held »[ the liorough Council Clumlicre, Stmiford. on Monday evening, Mr. N. J. King, c'bairman of directors, presiding. The report and balance-sheet were taken «s read, and, after some complimentary remarks on the management and success of the. Society'* operations, were adopted. The three retiring directors, Messrs King, Brayshaw and G. Smart, were reelected unopposed. Mr. T. H. Ponn was reappointed auditor. An honorarium of £lO 10s was voted to the chairman, whose serrices were eulogised. A bonus of £;> was voted to the secretary, Mr. A. Coleman. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the chairman and directors for their past services. In acknowledging the compliment, the chairman pointed out that witthin eighteen months all the shareholders in the first group will have received the appropriations to which they are respectively entitled.

GENERAL NEWS The annual meeting of the Stratford A. and P. Association will lie held at i the Jiorongh Council Chambers on Sat- j unlay next, 03rd insl., at l.;) 0 p.m.. when ' the annual report and ktlanee-sheet will he presented, and oflicr.rs for the ! ensuing year elected. It is hoped that ; members will make a point of being pre- ! sent, as there is every indication that the coming year will see a considerable , advance made, ; >; the progress and prosperity of the Association. The sea-Mary o if Olie teottMi Society invites fellow-Scots to gather at the. railway sation to dmy, for Keneral Sir Tan Ha-mi'ton v;iH pass through tit ah- i cut lI.SO, and; will be itlliciallv welcomed ; to "I'avanaki. | At the OsMfellmvs' uinial fortnightly i meeting on Monday night four new meimbfrs were initiated into the order, I and two anore proposed. The man Drake, who was charged-on j Monday with .four tließs, wai in the af- ! t.rnonn committed I" th'e V riin.t Men- j tal l.'-aspitiiT, on the ceiiUlieate or, J)rs. j Sloven and Cameron. The charges of | thefi have therefore been withdrawn. The new winter clothing for men is attractive in many ways. Wise men ! will liny now while the variety is big. ! and they will find 'The Kasli" prices made to suit them. For high quality and -low pviee Mullen and Marshall easilv lead in Stratford. Yon liardlv feel the razor pass over y»ur face when Stan. Sharp handles the shaving operation. Added to this delighted srns-j of comfort is the know- ' ledge that, every utensil is sterilised, and !ever\ thing is ibsolulely clean. Next Bellrmg»r's, Stratford. Your photograph will please them all —so-iie of your friends have been expecting one for a long time—don't be satisfied with one taken years ago. Send them a fresh portrait, just as you are to-day, in your everyday attire. Having your portrait taken is as pleasant as an informal call on good friends. Make an appointment today with Mr McAllister.. Stratford.