STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 November 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent). [All communications, letters, otc, left with Mr. 11. .1. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.] BOROUGH COUNCIL -Stratford, Nov. 20. The monthly meeting was held lust evening. Present: The Mayor (Mr. J. W. McMillan), ami Crs. J. Masters, D. J. Malone, C. Jackson, T. Lawsoti. S. B. Hunter, C. B. Walsh, W. 'McDonald and J. 11. Thompson. SUBSIDY DESIKED. , A flray, director of the Technical Col-( lego, New Plymouth, and F. Tyrer, headmaster of the Stratford Seliool, waited on the council regarding the annual subsidy to the school. The Mayor and others recognised the value of the work done by tho instructors at the teebnical schools, ami the Mayor movtd, "That the sum of £l2 10.; be "ranted." —Seconded by Cr. Lawson and carried. REFUSAL TO LET HALL. A letter was received from Messrs. TTalliwoll and Thompson, refusing to accept the refund of hire for Town Hall on the occasion of their meeting in Stratford on October 21, and demanding that the hall should be let to those hiring same on that date.—Received. A. Phillips, president of the W.C.T.U., notified the council that the following j resolution had been passed: "That the -members of the Stratford branch of the union, consisting of over 70 members, desire to convey to the council their 'unmitigated displeasure at the uncalled for insult put upon the Protestant portion of the community in refusing to jraTii them the use of the Town flail on Thursday, October 23.—Received. TOWN CLERK'S SALARY. The town clerk, P. Skoglnnd, applied for an increase in salary. When the council took over tho electric light work he bad promised to undertake the extra work for twelve months without increase, of salary. He had carried out this work for the period named, and now thought the time had arrived to apply for an increase. The eouneiU went into committee, and on resuming announced that they would give the town cleric a bonus of £2.">, and at the end of the financial vear (March) would review the question cf a igvmnnent increase or otherwise. CORRESPONDENCE, IT. A. Huggins. chief accountant, Wellington, stated that there was a deficiency of £24 w lid on the working of the Potaema telephone office on the vear ending August 31, and requesting payment of Siti 10s, amount due from the guarantors. Restnr. Ltd., wrote re the merits of Restar concrete. —Referred to the Works Committee. WANTED-A BRIDGE. W. C. Franks forwarded a petition signed by 34 residents of Cordelia street, requesting the council to erect a footbridge over the Paten river in Cordelia street. By doing this some of the petitioners would be saved a considerable walk. Mr. Franks also stressed the point of'the present danger to children attending school having to cross the railway line, a source of anxiety to parents.—Referred to the works committee. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER. W. J. Newton, electrical engineer, tendered his resignation as from January 15, I9IS, and also desired the council to allow him his holiday leave due for past year's service, which so far it had not been possible for him to take.—The lighting committee recommended that it be accepted with regret, and that Mr. Newton be granted one month's leave of absence, as from January 15, 101!). It was moved: "That applications be advertised for the position, the salary to commence at £27.1."—-Carried. Cr. Jackson remarked that in advertising for successors they very often failed to secure the right man; all possessed good credentials, but it was sometimes blind luck whether thcv_ strucek the man most suitable for the position. They might get a lot of applicants and appoint one from a distance, and miss the most desirable man nearer home. A motion by the Mayor and Cr. Hunter. ''That the council places on record its appreciation of Mr. Newton's service to the borough as electrical engineer to the borough, and tenders its sincere wishes for prosperity in his new undertaking," was carried unanimously, GENERAL. Mr. W. Power's application for hire of the room in the municipal buildings lately occupied by the 'electrical engineer, was granted at a rental of 10s per week. ! W. Rowson asked the council to extend the drainage to Orlando street, and ilso to make a footpath between Leah and Celia street.—Referred to the works committee. Regarding the works committee's suggestion that the council advertise for a portable engine, at a cost not exceeding £l5O, the Mayor moved, and Cr. Thompson seconded," "That the matter be deferred until next meeting, the electrical engineer to prepare an estimate of the cost of running same by electricity."— Carried. Mr. H. Wilson's tender for 250 dog collars was accepted. The Mayor brought up the matter of a roll of honor to the council employees who have enlisted. On his motion, it was decided: "That a roll of honor be established to commemorate those who have fallen in the war, and that it. take tin- form of a photograph of each soldier; nlso that the County Council b; asked to co-operate, the intention to include borough and county employees on the roll.'' | PATRIOTIC AUCTION. The Mayor presided at a meeting of delegates held in the Municipal Chambers this afternoon. Others presentwere. A. J. M'Knox and F. Mackay (Te Popo), A. J. Stockley and J. 11. ITobbs (Kiore). J. O'Neill (Pukengahu). D. M. Pitcaithly (Pohokura), T. Coleman (Ngaorof. V. Smith and M. Cernhocfer (toko). E. MarMl (Rapid. J. Lncena (Toko), J. B. Richards. A. F. Grant, W. .T. Crawshaw, W. 11. IT. Young, W. A. Hewitt, W. P. Kirkwood (Stratfordl. N. Brown (Ngaere) W. Richards (Cardiff). The Mayor stated that last year Stratford and district had raised £VM, and he had hop"s that the present effort would net between £"(100 and £IOOO. The business mainly centred on the setting up of canvassers in the Various portions of the district. Mr. J. B. Rich-

anls detailed the operations of previous committees, and the appointment of del-gates to work the district. Each portion was then taken in detail, and delegates appointed to canvass on each road. The suggestions, with a few minor alterations and additions to workers, were finally adopted. PEDIGREE JERSEY SALE. For some reason or other, the pedigree Jersey tale of ttoek hy Mr. Newton King, on behalf of Mr.' J. D. lienley, this afternoon, did not come up to rxpectations, and the buyers should Hurt themselves possessed of stock that should easily return tlie cost of purchase. The sales effected were: Molina's Bride, Molina's General—Bridal Bouquet, calved August 1(1, 1912, E. Tippins, Riverlea, 57 guineas. Grannie's Nestor Girl, Nestor of Wiliowbnnk—Grannie's Merrv Girl, calved August 15, 1010.— K. C. Coles, Warwick road, 21 guineas. Bride's Florist, Nestor of Willowbank —Molina's Bride, August 12, 1017. A. •I. 'Smith, Cardiff, 2* guineas. Grannie's Rosebud. Nestor of Willowhank—Grannie's Rosebud; September S, 1917.—C. D. Healey, Stratford, 13 gns. Grannie's Merry Molina. November 20, 1012, was passed in at 45 gns. Grannie's Merry Girl, November 23, 1911, was passed in at 30 guineas. GENERAL A. man named J. H. flobbs met with an unusual accident last Monday. He was going through a wired fence, when a jagged corner caught the left eyelid, badly lacerating it. At first it was rormised the sight was affected, but happily this is not so. It was, however, a narrow escape, the eyelid requiring no loss than 10 stitches. Another man who is also moving round Stratford in a state of disrepair is Mr. Myers. He had the back of one bard injured and a bone broken through the kick of a cow. Happening now makes it rather awkward, as this and the next two months are the busy days of Mr. Fnrroe'.'. Cr. Campbell Jackson was proposed as representative of the council on the National Board last night. Cr. Jackson Jir.d to decline, as he had not the time to devote to the. business. Other councillors pressed the claim, and eventually Cr. Jackson promised to civa the matter consideration, and report to the council later on. The Christmas holidays are drawing nigh, and some oT us are beginning to wonder what we shall do about obtaining suitable gifts for relatives and friends. Those who are in a quandary will be pleased to hear that Mr. 0. E. James has opened up one of the best consignments of Christmas cards and goods ever imported to Tnranaki. These are selling freely, so those requiring same should waste no time. Fine range of Doulton ware, jewellery, reading matter,' stationery, etc. —Advt.