STRATFORD.
(From Our Own Correspondent) [AH communications, letters, etc., left with H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive ptompt attention.] Stratford, June 24 BOROUGH COUNCIL. The .monthly meeting of tho Borough Council was held this evening. Present: The Major (Mr. J. W. Ifilillan) and Crs- W. M-Donald, C. B. Walsh, S. B. Hunter, T. Lawson, C. Jackson, J. H. Thompson, K. H. Cameron, D. J. Malone, and J. Masters. CX)EKESIPONiDESvCE. W. P. Short, New Plymouth, wrote that the council's complaint of untidiness was caused through the work at the cemetery being incomplete. He also thought the council should put a tank down. This would supply a long-felt want, and he was prepared to contribute towards the work—Received. G. F- Campbell, Secretary to the Treasury, notified that the Acting-Minister of Finance had approved of the council's application to raise a loan of £16,000 for street construction.—Received. John Sanko, Feilding, applied for the issue of a billiard room license in Herbert's premises, Broadway East.—Deferred till next meeting. W. Rowson desired the council to extend the drainage to his property. He would pay £5 towards the cost, or •would give £lO on condition it ia refunded when the drainage goes through the street.—The Works Committee recommended that the request be granted. • —Councillors generally were against the request, and a motion agreeing to Mr. Rowson's proposal was lost. A. D. Stanley, Domain Board secretary, desired the council to plant trees where the cuttings have not takert round tho crusher site. Tbe board was reviewing the matter of stock in paddock in Orlando Street—Referred to tbe engineer to report re planting trees. Mr. H- Watt, district health officer, reported three cases of diphtheria in the borough, and made certain suggestions for improvements to the premises. •—Received. Ten residents of Miranda Street revested to tar-seal the road that a light be placed halfwav between c r>trm Sh-eet and Pembroke Road, and to form footpath on one side or other between Seton Street and Pembroke Rad.—Referred to the engineer to report. GENERAL. The Stratford Fire Brigade requested a rebate on the hire of the Town Hall on the occasion of the last dance.—Rebate of £1 granted. The General Committee recommended that the librarian's salary be increased by £lO per annum. A statement showed that the subscriptions during the past three years had increased from £6B to £Bl.—Granted. Masters, Ltd., wrote desiring a lease of the borough property at the back of the aibattoirs on similar terms to the last lease.—Held over, pending solicitor's advice regarding the council's liability and Government inspection re danger from stored explosives. J. Home, ranger, reported that five horses had been impounded and nine delivered to owners- The Town Hall had been let on six occasions. Instructions had been given to have certain yards cleared and these had been attended to, —ReceivedKinnear Ross, abattoir manager, reported that during the month 113 head of cattle, ICC sheep, and 113 pigs had been slaughtered. He suggested several alterations to the paddooka.—Received, and engineer to report on matters mentioned in the report. The Mayor mentioned that the electrical engineeer had 'been drawn in the last ballot. Mr. Hollands had had previous military experience, having served in the South African War. He moved — "That the Appeal Board be advised that, while the council does not approve of : exemptions being granted to any man i except on the grounds of physical infir- i mities, it may have to ask for an exten- j sion of time in regard to Mr. Hollands, if he should be accepted for active ser- ( vice, and on that account the council ■ lodges an appeal, and that the Govern- | ment Electrical Department be asked it • it can loan ail engineeer if required."— ] Carried. <
The question of building a. bridge over the Patea River, at Cordelia Street, created an animated discussion, and a resolution wag carried —"That Cordelia Street bridge be (built subject to the sanction of the Minister of Public Works; and that tenders be called. In the event of no tenders being received, the bridge be not proceeded with." Stone required for the street improvements is to be secured by day labor. The depletion of the council's em- , ployees through the ballot was reviewed, and it wag resolved—"ln view of the demands of the Military Service Act, the electrical engineer bring down a report and advise on methods to improve the efficiency of all laJbor in the electrical department." ELECTRICAL ESPGffiNEER'S REPORT. E. P. Hollands, electrical engineer, re-1 ported that the fluming tunnels and inner gratings had been thoroughly cleaned down at the hydro station. Spare parts were required for the Diesel plant, The ejectors recently instaJled to drain the flywheel and generator pits were working well, and coped with the storm water during the past heavy rainsTransmission lines are being overhauled in the south-west side of the town, and necessary alterations were being made for better distribution. More even and better lighting should result. Hint Road line was completed. The total ntnrtber of consumers for lighting was TH, power 38, heating 60; total, 803. There were 4*50 meters t<» be tested, and 60 meters to be installed aB time permits.—Received. WOKKS COMMITTEE. The Works Committee reported that 7000 ft of water-pipes bad been purchased, and tenders accepted for pipe fittings. Tenders had been called for tar macadam mixer and accepted for half-inch Belmont metal, also for tar, and two trucks for tar boilers. —Received- » T Sullivan, borough engineer, reported tbat work in various w.rts of the borough had been carried out during the tnontl>. The engine recently purchased for crusher was now in first-eIsMR order. Six sanitary permits had been issue ! and two water services installed, and bnildincr permits granted to the extent of S39oo.—AdoptedThe Mayor's motion that rates of S'/od for general, 7-Stha of Id special, Sd
water, and ,£1 sanitation fee, was carried. In the past the Hospital and Charitable Aid levy had been paid out of general revenue. This year a special rate of %d will be struck. Times may be hard with many, but their troublo is that they fail to purchase where tho cash obtnins the most value. The secret of C. E. James' jewellery and fancy goods store lies in the good value he offers with every article, and it is no surprise that as each year swings by his circle of customers is ever widening. Make one of these satisfied buvers. You will be pleased with tho value offering in ladies' bangles, brooches, «tc. Men's sporting and smoking requisites in I great variety.—Advt
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