Stratford News

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 54, 24 July 1914, Page 3

Stratford News

A BANKRUPT'S ESTATE. The D.O.A. I Mr. A. Coleman) presided at a meeting of creditors on Wednesday in the estate of William Vincent, laborer, for whom Mr. S. Spenee appeared. ■ In his written statement, bankrupt said he had been out of employment to a large extent during the last year, but was now employed by the Borough Council casually. lie had four cliildrne, but his wife was an invalid, and had to have treatment at a private hospital. In paying for the private hospital and doctor's attendance other accounts had got behind, and as some creditors would not give him time he had to file. The statement of accounts showed that the unsecured debts amounted to £B9 Ms Sd, the only asset being household furniture valued at £lO. In reply to a question by the D.0.A., bankrupt agreed to pay £1 per month until 5s in the pound is paid.

PERSONAL. His Worship the Mayor (Mr. W. P. Kirkwood) returned to Stratford last night after attending the Municipal Conference and thence paying a short visit to Blenheim. The many friends of Mr. Campbell, the local stationmaster, will regret to hear that he is absent on sick leave. Mr. Weir, the district audit officer of the Railway Department, is on an official visit to Stratford.

GENERAL. The special train from Hawcra to Now Plymouth yesterday in connection with tlie Ranfurly Shield match was very poorly patronised, a number of carriages being taken off at Stratford. In conversation with the Mayor relative to the work of the Municipal Conference, a Daily Xews representative was informed that one out of the two Stratford remits had been adopted, namely, advocating the deposit of plans with the boroiijjli councils when estates are subdivided. The other remit favoring the grading of meat at the abattoirs was, the Mayor considers, not thoroughly grasped by the delegates, who did not seem to realise its great importance to the public. On the' vhole the decisions arrived at were valuable, all questions being considered from a gene ml standpoint' and not as allVcting any pratieuJar locality. His Worship gained much 'useful information on borough matters. Tlio cribbage tournament between Denbigh mad and Tuna resulted in a close contest, the former winning by 47 to 44. At a general meeting of the Public Service Association on Wednesday evening olTuers were elected and general business transacted. The dead trees in Board way North have now been uprooted and taken away to make room for those which are to form the future avenue.

Your photograph will please them all —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 nre to-dav, in your everyday attire. Having your portrait taken is as pleasant as an informal call on good friends. Make an appointment t«-day with Mr McAllister. Stratford