INGLEWOOD.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 October 1918, Page 3

INGLEWOOD.

'(From Our Own Correspondent;)' Teh borough workmen are at present engaged in re-metalling Windsor Road, but the unsatisfactory state of the weather has seriously hindered operations. Thanks to our city fathers' foresight in securing a borough metal pit, we now possess an abundance of stone, and every eilort is being made to improve the streets before Christmas-tiiue. Rata Street, between the bacon factory and Moa Dairy Factory, will also be remetalled, likewise Matai Stjeet. So far the money whieh has been authorised by the Public Trust Department for the new power-house is being held back, and there is no signs of ''the necessary" being forthcoming. This is unfortunate, as the electric light depart ment will be placed in a serious position in tlie near future, as the present powerstation is taxed to its fullest capacity, whilst the extension scheme is curtailed. ___ Recent casualty lists contain the names of three young fellows well known here, as having made the supreme sacrifice—namely, Corporal A. Chard (Egmont Village), Urbon Broadmore (Dudley Road), and C. li. Corney (Durham Road). The latter, previous to his departure with the Forces, was on the staff of the Bank of New Zealand here, whilst the two former lads were engaged in the farming industry. Much regret is felt at the loss of these young and promising lives. A most interesting and instructive lecture was delivered to the Scouts last Friday evening by Captajn Stratford, our late schoolmaster, and now in charge of the New Plymouth Central School, on his experiences as a soldier in France. The lecture was greatly appreciated* Cheers and a vote of thanks were accorded the visitor, who has promised to deliver a public lecture on similar lines at an early date. Advice has been received that Corporal E. Olscn (town clerk) is being invalided back to New Zealand.

The Plunket Society held a successful em hie party and dance last Thursday evening, the proceeds of which will he devoted to extending the work of the Plunket nurse in this district. The official opening of the Tennis Club took place last Thursday afternoonThere was a good attendance of members and visitors. Afternoon s tea was supplied by the ladies, and the respective tournaments were won by Miss Hammerton and Mr. B- Henderson. The blossom-time social, arranged by the young ladies of the town, who style themselves "Flappers," will take place to-morrow (Thursday) evening, the proceeds of which wilFbe devoted to providing comforts for the boys at the front.