STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 August 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) [All communications, letters, etc., left wills Mr n. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt mention.] HOSPITAL BOARD. Stratford, August 27. Messrs J. M'Alister (chairman), C. D. Soie, R. M'K. Morison, E. W. Hancock, J. O'Neill, F. J. Mackay, E. Walter, and l'mnerty attended a special meeting of tlie Hospital Board held this afternoon. The business was that of going into outbuilding accounts extending over a long period. Each item was considered 111 detail, some being written off, while others were held over, or further demands for payment are to be made. The secretary stated that in lilOS the l.oard borrowed £3OOO, the average interest during the intervening 11 years being £lO7 per year, and the average amount of indebtedness £2IS2, or 4.00 per cent, on tho loan The credit on current account varied from £7OO to £IOO, and the r.et payment under building loan interest was slightly under 5 per cent. At the close of the discussion on accounts, Mr. Morison moved—"That the board- agrees to support tho National Efficiency Board for the abolition of the liquor traffic and that a sub-committee, consisting of the chairman and Messrs Morison and Sole, draft a letter to the Minister in charge of hospitals, pointing out the enormous loss sustaiued by boards arising from the results of the ' li'iuor traffic." The speaker said it wag time something was done in the tetrMr. <sole. in seconding, said he believed SK/ per cent, of (he amounts owing were through, this causeMr. O'Neill objected. Tliey might hold the ones!ion over till text mwt'nor. when it could be freelv discussed after members hnd •'iven a fortnight to consider tji" mutter. Mr. YTpoVpv took the same view. The cbn'rne.n =aid he accepted the motion, and was favorable to something '•"iiur done in the matter. Mr. Hancock also supported the motinn. Mr. Finm.vtv said the motion save V" 'he impression of prohibition first r ''ffic'enev Board second. The chairman said that as the mem' tiers were not unanimous, the discussion would be held over till next meet'ne. Mr. Pole rrave notice of motion to rescind the resolution carried at the last iTieetinr/ regarding charging 7s per day, with rebate of Is if account is naid within one month after Tjeing rendered.

ST. MARY'S SCHOOL. The above school continues to make good progress, uncording to the latest report of Inspector Morton He states that tiie work of the various Cjiisscb gives evidence of capable instruction and sound preparation. The management is thorough and order, and discipline very good. Forms I and 2, l'i pupils from preparatory schools equal Standard 11., and a few have started the use of the Standard 111. reader. Form 3, 0 pupils, is in primary subjects preparing nunc of the 4th Standard, with special work in literature, including Scott's "Ivanhoe" and Tennyson, and also prepares a suitable course in French. Form 4 (C), 12 pupils, is a class equal to Standard 6. programme includes also first year algebra and French. Form 4 (a), C pupils, prepare a more advanced course, with Latin and geometry. Three of Ue girls Rre preparing for presentation at me end of 1919 in the matriculation examination. The work of these pupils i sufficiently advanced to justify the expectation that they will be able to cover the course in the time remaining. In addition to English and arithmetic, drawing, g.ograpny, history, science (physiology and botany), singing and physical instruction form part of the course of the school.

The above report speaks for i-tself as to the progress of the pupils under Miss Fleming (principal) and Misses Hunt, CiUliphronas and Rogers. As well as a sound general and religious education, based on the teaching of the Church of England, St. Mary's school also provides a domestic training in the moat practical form, and instruction is now being given in shorthand and typewriting. With the growth of membership (he Board of Trustees have been obliged to look r'iind for more space and wore successful in procuring an additional two ac'-s adjoining the school, so that the acreage will now be eight acres. A new schoolhouse and class-rooms wili be erected on these grounds under the supervision of Mr .T. \V. Boon. Operations will be commenced shortly so as to permit the work being completed and ready | for occupation early in the new year. Since its inauguration the school lias had a very successful career, but the trustees nre hopeful of making it a bigger and if possible, more popular institution, and the increased accommodation will go a long vrav towards securing that endThe puuils and teachers have been very busy throughout the year, and before that making and sewing goods for pareels which arc forwarded every month, 'for recreation purnoses a grass tennis court is available, but it is intended to raise funds to permit an asphalt court also being set. as the grass at times is too damp. This week at the Parish Hall a bazaar will be held, when it is to be honed funds sufficient for this purpose will be subscribed. STRATFORD v OPUNAKE Weather conditions proving favorable, ll,ere should be a large attendance of the football enthusiasts at, the Stratford A. and P. show aronnds on Thursday when the above chibs will meetThe Stratford Rind. under Conductor Spnrdle. will he present, and the sug"estion i= thrown out that the band mifrht head the two teams in a march down to the grounds The train arrangements are v<M'y =nitfib]e. allowing visitors from south to Hnwera and north lo New Plymouth amide time to see the came and catch trains. Both teams ar? in heavv training, and shon l,l Tive a cond evi'iVition of foothnll The M'nceeds, after revin<? expense?. go towards GENERAL 'nmp men have IiHV sense of tV»ir ,! '»at!nii= Whilst roviewin" the aeTtr. of the hospital. in renlv to Mr. ""Her. the secrctorv stated that he had •Ulen three letters to a man in the iwn o-win." a srmll amount and had t received a replv. Mr Walter said " is was hnrrll' - a f nir thinf. wastin? Vt of time Tt wis resolved t,o give '•« another warnin.?. Thev were riisoii«im» accounts when it* n"ainst n farmer was mention- >' "Thnt man should nav all ri"ht , he's sold bis farm, and ought to meet

lii's obligations," remarked one member, the Copper Trail competition. The Ladies' Patriotic Committee intend running a refreshment liooth that should prove a "boon" to players and spectators.

?iow is the time to purchase chinaware at prices much below value. Leather goods, particularly handbags and purses, at prices that defy competition; jewelry (gold and silver ware) in great variety and at city prices; tpys and fancy goods equally cheap. Only a,t* 0. .ft. .Tames', the man who caters for dad and the boy, mother and curly locks, fiuy at .lames'; save money and get satisfaction.-—Advt.