Stratford News

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 36, 2 July 1914, Page 3

Stratford News

STRATFORD IMPROVEMENTS. MESSRS IfALLIWELL & THOMSON'S OFFICES.

Anyone passing down Fenton street cannot fail to be impressed with the imposing new building which has been erected for the legal firm of Messrs HalliH'oil and Thomson. The elevation is of a dignity belittling the use to which the building is put, while'its chief features are pleasing and artistic, the large cir-cular-headed windows enhancing the ef feet. The foundations are of concrete, while the front of the structure has the plinth, pilasters, cornices and string courses finished in stucco, the other walls being colored brick, tuckpointed white. Tlie frontage to the street is 28ft, and the depth 44ft. An imposing entrance leads to a vestibule. Oft by Sft. from whence is a corridor of sift, leading to the large room at the back of the building. There are three exceedingly well-lighted offices, 18ft bv 1.-H't. ISft by 12ft. and 24ft by 12ft; also a fireproof deed room fitted with a .lohn Tann lire-proof and burglar-proof door, a telephone room, and all necessary conveniences, while electric lighting is installed throughout the building, also electric radiators. The rooms are match-lined throughout above a varnished 4ft dado, the walls and ceilings being suitably painted. The building, which is called "Otago Chambers," was designed by Mr. J. I). Healy, the wellknown Stratford architect, and erect-.'d by Mr. X. d. King, the plumbing and electric lighting being entrusted to Messrs Smart Uros. and the painting and decorating to Messrs ISellriuger l!ros„ Ltd., and the work throughout is well worthy of the high reputation of these firms.' Without doubt, Messrs Halliwell and Thomson possess the best suite of offices in Stratford, and the building is ft credit to them and to the town.

GENERAL PARAGRAPHS. The secretary of tlip Stratford Acclimatisation Society yesterday received a telegram from the head of the Fisheries Department (Mr. Ayson), stating that Professor Prince, the Canadian Fisheries expert, proposed to meet delegates from Acclimatisation Societies at Ha-w-era to-day .and inviting the Stratford Societv to he represented. His Worship the Mayor (Mr. W. P. Kirkwood) has arranged'to he present. Owing to the new financial arrangements in connection with the Stratford Racing Club, a special meeting of members was held at the Borough Council Chambers last night for the purpose of revising the rules', Mr. A. W. Budge presiding. On" Monday last the Egmont quarry train, bound'for Waipuku. when negotiating a steep decline, got out of control owing to the slippery state of the rails. The driver, fireman and guard, it is said, jumped off and left the runaway to i fate—derailment—but no serious dnm>agc resulted. It would si -m that steps should lie taken to proven i. a recurrence of such a mishap, or a catastrophe, may occur. , i An inquest was held at the tou.c bouse vestcrdav afternoon eoneornin:: the death of Ueorge Collingwood. who expired suddenly at the Salvation Army Hall on Tuesday evening. According to the evidence of Dr. Steven, who hie! made a post-mortem examination of the ■bodv, the cause of death was hemorrhage of the brain, excitement being a predisposing cause. The greatest sympathy is felt for the bereaved widow in her sudden affliction. The funeral will take place on Friday at i p.m. Your photograph will please them a.l —some 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-divY, in your everyday attire. Bavin" your portrait taken is as pleaeant as an informal call on good friends. Make an appointment U-day with Mr McAllister, Stratford.