STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 January 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE. (From Our Own Correspondent). Stratford, Jau. lti. The monthly meeting of the school committee was held last evening. Present: 'Messrs J. W. ISoon (chair), C. H. Uivvn, J. Pinhey, VV. Robinson, and C. Martin. Details of the picnic to be held in February "were held over till the next meeting. Messrs Boon and Lawn were appointed a sub-eommittee to deal with ground improvements, and also to have rstarring done if necessary. Regarding the proposed purchase of a site for a technical college and the disestablishment of the District High School the Taranaki Education Board notified that Mr. R. Masters (chairman) had been appointed to represent the hoard as delegate to Wellington on the matter. W. V. Anderson, Director of i'ducation. stated that the .Department was in eomn-.'.mica-i tion with the 'board on the matter.—lt was resolved to communicate with- the Hon. J. A. Hanan, Minister for Education, suggesting the 45t.1i Inai. as a siiU<ible date for a deputation to interview hire on the matter. FAREWELLING CI RECRUITS. There was a large attendanec of the public present this morning to farewell the draft of CI men leaving far camp this morning. The names of the departing soldiers are: F. Bridgeman, YV. E. Lucas, E. J. Perrett, C. P. Wicksteed, P. Wrightj, Griffin (Toko), C. C. Phillips (Midiiirst). Prior to entraining the men assembled at the school ground, and then, headed by the band, marched along Broadway to the post office, where addresses were delivered by the deputyMayor (Cr. J. Masters) and Rev. R. Tinslev." Both were brief and to the point, Cr. Masters remarking that the men carried with them the" heartfelt wishes of all for a safe return. Rev. R. Tinsley reminded the men that the only way to" prevent a repetition of the war was to complete the present task. He also trusted they would have ■x safe voyage and a speedy return. The band played several selection* that were very favorably commented ud»ii and showed the bandsmen to b* making excellent progress under Conductor iSpurdle.' v GENERAL. The Stratford school has scored another success in the excellent results achieved by one of the scholars, H. A. Anderson, who finished tiArS on the credit list and was awarded a University scholarship—his position being the highest yet secured by a Taranaki student. He has had a wonderful record, as instance the fact that he has secured the Education Board's Junior Scholarship. . Senior National Scholarship, and last year was successful in obtaining a Junior University Scholarship, hut was debarred from the privileges through being under age. The Stratford school has achieved 3ome remarkable results and holds a liigh percentage for passes, hut probably the headmaster (Mr. Tyrer) will look at young Anderson's success as one of the best (if not the best) achievements of his scholars. There was some astonishment, and not a little feeHng, shown at the notion of =ion:e unknown person or persons who disfigured a public h *'ding with lettering on the window. The'words 'Der Berlin"' were pri. * d in blue pencil on wall uaper. and had the signature of one of the sign-writers trading here. To the uninitiated it may be said that this placard appears to be something in the nature of a protest against th» directors having on their pay-sheet a German who has been for many years engaged in this district This morning the photr.grapiier, Mr. J. McAllister, was engaged pheto graphing the "work of art;' before i*pmnval. and this probably hints at some thing further being heard in the matter. The police received information to-day that Mary Ellen Saggers, wife of John Saggers, aged •IR, was found dead yesterday morning at her residence, Tahora. An inquest will he held before the coroner, Mr. C. D. Sole. It is very frequently a perplexing duty in trying to discover just what would pica'-e him for a birthday gift. Don't trouble anv longer, but just hasten to C. E. James' warehouse, and if lie prefers a pipe you will find the best "varieties here, ditto smokes. If he likes literature choice reading will be found on the shelves, if in need Of military brushes, the shop for the purchase is C. P.. James'. and don't forget it.*