STRATFORD.
[All communications, letters, etc., left with Mr. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will; receive prompt attention.J SCHOOL COMMITTEE. (From Our Own Correspondent). Stratford, Aug. 23. At the montlilv meeting of the school committee there were present: Messrs J. \V". Boon (chairman), C. I.awn, J Pinhey, W. Robinson, \\\ McDonald, and G. Smart. Apologies were received from Messrs F. J. McDonald and C. Martin The headmaster (Mr. Tvror) reported that the inspector's annual examination Is to be held in the week beginning lOtli September. Mis l'app,s was compelled to apply for leave of absence through sickness, but hoped to return to work again oil 3rd .September. Miss Jackson and Mr. Heroi: had left the school, and
there seemed little chance of filling their places. Leaks in the roof during last week made two of the High School rooms uncomfortable and almost unusable This would be attended to during the holidays, as well as basins in the infant room. The windows on the north side of standard 0 room needed overhaul. The lattice work in the girls' ground had been finished by Mr. Sandford and hi 3 boys in a very satisfactory manner.
The chairman reported on the trellis screen erected by Mr. Sandford arid the boys of his class. The committee were favorably impressed with the construction of the fence.
The concert committee (Messrs Lawn and Robinson) reported that arrangements for the forthcoming concert were well in hand.
The visiting committee's report was adopted.
Mr. Lawn's offer to make a plan of the proposed school site was accepted with thanks.
The Education Department requested information on the work of the improvements to the grounds and the necessity therefor before paying the subsidy.—Left
in the i.ands of the chairman, Mr. Lawn, and the secretary.
Edith A. Jackson, third secondary assistant, wrote thanking the commit-
tee and the headmaster for the kindness and courtesy shown to her during the four and a half years she had been in the Stratford High School. The Minister of Education acknowledged re 'nt of the committee's letter re the proposed High School site on Swansea Koad, and stated that the representations would receive consideration.
Messrs McDonald and Martin were ap jointed a visiting committee:
GENERAL. There is now on view in the New Zealand Clothing Factory's window a shield of handsome design, presented bv the Midhirst Ladies' (Tiiild as a district roll of honor. It bears the names of 32 Midhirst lads who have served or are serving their countrv. Those who have died of sickness or been killed in action have distinctive marks against the names.- The workmanship of the shield reflects creat credit on Messrs .T. Weston and Riddle, who respectively made and decorated it. It is probable that Sir Joseph Ward will visit Stratford and give an address on the war loan. The Mayor has received telegraphic advice to this effect from Mr. C. A. Wilkinson. M.P., to whom he had telegraphed asking him. to give an address on the war loan, or. if unable to get away, to invite another good speaker. Cable advice lias been received ihat Private L. C. Marchant, now at Brockenhurst, suffering from injuring to the thumb and forefinger of the left hand, ia making good progress towards recovery. His brother, Corporal P. F. Marchant (who received a severe gunshot wound in the knee in a recent engagement) is now at Hornchurch Convalescent Depot. The staff of the local branch of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd.. foregathered on Tuesday evening to bid farewell to Mr. P. C. Mcßarron, head bookkeeper for the past 3J years. Mr. W. A. Hewitt, manager, on behalf of the staff presented Mr. McBarron wtih wristlet watch, and in a few "well chosen words wished him evc-ry lnck and a safe return from the front. Mr. W. H. H. Young and others also spoke. Mr. Mcßarron left by Wednesday's mail train to join the 33rd Reinforcements at Trentham.
Mr C. H. Meyenberg has been advised that his youngest son, Private W. R. Meyenberg, was wounded on August 9. Private Meyenberg, who was stationmaster at Hinds, Canterbury, was born in Stratford, and left with the 16th Reinforcements twelve months ago, after undergoing an operation to make hinT&elf fit. Mr. Meyenberg, senior, has been fifty-four years in New Zealand, thirtysix year s of which he has lived in Stratford. •
At T. Lamason's mart sale on Saturday will be offered two gigs, in splendid order, harness, bicycles, motor cycle, and a variety of furniture, vegetables and poultry as set forth in the advertisement.
Mr. B. J. (Peters' jewellery sale will soon be at an end. Prices have been considerably reduced in the many lines lie is carrying. When next in Broadway jivit tike notice of the superb jewellery lie is offering at such low figures that should ensure a ready sale. Gifts suitable for wedding presentations, farewell wristlet watches, engagement souvenirs, etc., are all there awaiting the buyers. Don't neglect this opportunity.—Advt. Easily the best place in town for toys for children is Mr. C. E. James' warehouse. Whilst the kiddies are catered for the adult is not forgotten and the
shelves are crowded with fancy goods so dear to the heart of the ladies. Ladies' leather goods, jewellery, etc., arc in great variety, whilst "smokes" for father (and pipes, too) are in every brand.
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