STRATFORD NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 18, 9 June 1914, Page 3

STRATFORD NEWS.

F.ROM OUR RESIDENT REPORTER,

Office and Job Printing Works: York Chambers (upstairs)

Telephone No. 113,

feLECiRIC LIGHTING LICENSE

MINISTER UPHOLDS COUNCIL. At the Borough Council meeting last night the following letter was received from tlie Minister of Public Works relative to the petition in favor of a license beng granted to the Electrical Supply Co. for a period of 40 years:— "I am in receipt of yours of May 12. I see no reason to depart from my

I former decision, viz., to decline to grant the, renewal of the license asked for by the Electrical Supply Co. I have already informed that company that I must reoognise the Borough Council of a town as the exponents of the will of the ratepayers in preference to the request contained in a petition signed by a section of the eaid ratepayers. I may as well inform your Council, however, that if it has not made arrangements for the lighting of the town a reasonable time before the said license expires, I may feel constrained to renew the said license ; for a limited period." WEDDING BELLS SCHUMACHER—ICEREI SIC. Oil Wednesday last, at the Roman Catholic Church, Stratford, Mr. Felix Arthur Schumacher, second son of Mrs. Nicholas Schumacher, of Midhirst, was united in matrimony to Mary (Minnie), eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. .Tames Kerrisk, "Wharchuia," Midhirst, by the Rev. Father Maples. The bride, who was given away by her father, was daintily attired in a gown of white pailette satin, exquisitely trimmed with all-over lace, edging and pearls, and her veil was beautifully arranged with sprays of orange blossoms. She carried a white ivory prayer book with streamers, to which were fastened tiny sprays of ol'ahge blossom. The bridesmaids were ■Miss Josie Kerrisk (sister of the bride) and Miss Mary Jans (cousin of the bridegroom), who wore pretty cream dresses and black velour hats, trimmed with ■white ostrich plumes. The bridegroom's brother, Mr. Joseph Schumacher, was best man, and Mr. Jack Kerrisk (brother of the bride) groomsman. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was a travelling rug, and that of the bridegroom to the bride a gold chain and pendant, while the bridesmaids were presented with a necklet of silver beads and gold hand ring. After the marriage ceremony, the Rev. Father 'Maples celebrated the Nuptial Mass, the choir singing during the Mass. The Wedding March was played by Miss Winnie Fitzgerald as the bridal , party were leaving the church. At the bride's parents' residence guests to the number of about 200 sat "down to a sumptuous wedding breakfast. The happy couple left by the evening train en route for Auckland and Rotonia, via the Main Trunk, on their honeymoon. The bride travelled in a navy tailored costume, with black beaver hat. PERSONAL Mr. K. Jackson has, by request, undertaken the duties of secretary to the East Mountain House Committee. This means the initiation of an active and business-Ike poley of improvements. GENERAL PARAGRAPHS. A reminder is given of the meeting of settlers to be held this afternoon relative to the proposed freezing works, when it is expected the project will take definite shape. On Sunday evening the local corps of the Salvation Army held a special memorial meeting in connection with the wreck of the Empress of Ireland, and of the loss of a number of Salvationists who were on that ill-fated vessel. Special hymns were sung and impressive addresses delivered, after which a meeting for prayer was held. A first-offending inebriate was relieved of 5s at the Court yesterday. The Hospital Board meets to-day. At the Borough Council meeting last night a letter was received from the Postmaster-C.eneral stating ihat the question of a new post office building would bo considered when the 'estimates ! were being framed.

Your photograph will please them nil —some of your friends have teen expecting one for a long time—don't he satisfied with one taken years ago. Send them a freali portrait, jiist as yon are to-day, in your everyday attiTe. Having your portrait taken is as pleasant as an informal call on good friends. Make an appointment to-day frith Mr McAllister. Stratford