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STRATFORD.

(From Oar Own Correspondent.) Mil enrnmunlcaUoai, letters, etc., left with Mr H. J. Hopkiua, bookseller, will receive prompt Mention.) CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Stratford, July 15. Writing to the Chamber of Commerce in reply to an inquiry as to what was being done to open up 3000 acres of land in the Waro-Pouatu survey district, the Minister of Lands stated that about 2000 acres of the land referred to contained 16,148,000 superficial feet of timber, the royalty on which was worth £BI3O, or £4 an acre; the royalty, in fact, was worth more than the land. The matter had been considered, and, as timber on other land could be worked at the same (time, it had been decided not to open up the land for settlement. The timber had been advertised for sale, and when it had been sufficiently cleared steps would be taken to open the land for 'settlement. It was pointed out that while the timber was being milted more employment would be given to men than would be the case if the land was /settled. It was decided to write to 4 the Stratford Retailers' Association stating that the movement in favor of a universal Saturday half-holiday had the support of the chamber. The Stratford Retailers' Association wrote urging that the Railway Department Bhould be approached with a view to the restoration of the pre-war timetable for trains between New Plymouth and Havrera. A member suggested that the eharnber Bhould approach the Railway Department with a view to having non-stop freight trains, to run if necessary at night, goods for certain territory 'only to be carried a,s in the case of goods from Wellington to Tnranaki. It was considered that thm would assist the Department, as rolling stock would be released more quickly, and quicker transit of goods would result. It was decided to write to the other Chambers of Commerce in Taranaki with a view to securing co-operation in this matter. BOROUGH COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the Stratford Oorough Council was held on Monday evening. Present: His Worship tho Mayor (Mr. J. W. McMillan) and Crs. C. Jackson, J. H. Thompson, W. H. H. VToung, R. H. Cameron, A. Stewart, W. H. Newton, S. D. Hunter, T. Lawson, and C. B. Walsh. The Mayor said he had authorised the erection of a .telephone box for the use of taxi-drivers against the Stratford Hotel This would save the council an expenditure of £25. The Reserves Committee reported that the leases of the municipal reserves 773, 774, and 213, at present leased to Dr. Paget, would expire on August 19, and recommended that fresh tenders be invited. The Lighting Committee recommended that in future all applicants for connection with the electrical system be required to play a deposit of 10s, to bo returned at tho expiration of six months or on vacation of premises. It was further recommended that consumers would be required to notify the council when vacating premises. The General Committee asked for authority to proceed with - the repairs to the abattoir fence, and recommended that fire plug indicators be inspected and replaced where necessary. The Reserves Committee's report was amended, sections 173 and 174 being valued at £IOO each and section 213 at £l5O. In the two former cases the upset rental was fixed at £5 each, and in the latter case at £7 10s per annum. The General Committee's report was referred back to the committee so that an estimate of the cost of repairing the fence at the abattoir could be placed before the next meeting. The engineer reported that Broadway [ from its southern boundary to Warwick Road, a distance of 1G chains, had been warified and re-metalled to a width of 16 feet and rolled down. Various streets had been patched, the approaches to the suspension bridge on Cofjdclia Street had been made passable and the Victoria ISridgc had been repaired, pending th« [arrival of jarrah timber for re-decking. A number of culverts and crossings had been put in. The hedge around the j crusher plant paddock had been cleaned and 150 plants put in. A good deal of trouble was being experienced with tho 4-inch sewer pipe extending from Price's bicycle shop ,to Fenton Street, on the railway reserve- The sewer was not large enough and he suggested replacing it with 6-inch pipes. He was short of maintenance metal, and had made arrangements to get some boulders (straight away.—With the exception of the clause relating to the sewer, the report was adopted. The electrical engineer (Mr. Hollands) reported that the plant at tho hydro ptation and the Diesel station were running well. Final notice had been sent to several consumers re overhanging trees.—-Adopted. The manager for the abattoirs reported that during the month 51 cows, 22 heifers, 24 oxen, 11 calves, 195 sheep, and 43 pigs had been slaughtered at the abattoirs. The fees totalled £49 Cs 3d. Tho report stated that many patches of blackberry were showing up on the steep faces along the stream' on the northern boundary. There were several bad patches on .the adjoining properties, from which they had, no doubt, got their seeding.. He had pointed these places out to the noxious weeds inspector last summer, and he had served notices on the owner, who sold out soon after.— Adopted. The librarian (Miss M- Leverty) reported that for the month 14 subscribers bad boen enrolled and the subscriptions received amounted to £l3 12s 6d Adopted. The borough inspector reported that for the month he had removed 18 horses and 17 cows from the streets. The Town Hall had been le.t four times during tho month. The caretaker of the cemetery re-1 ported that a gift of native shrubs (totara and rimu) had been received from Mrs. Jacobs, of Toko. He suggested that a few seats be placed in the little chapel for the use of the public in wet weather. Public conveniences were also needed.—A hearty vote of thanks toas passed to Mrs. Jacobs, and the Works Committee was given authority to carry out the improvements • sug-' gested. 1 A tender of Cs 6d per yard for SOOO yards of boulders was accepted. The engineer for the Wellington City' Council wrote, in reply to inquiries, stating that in the city cast-iron orderly bins, obtained-in 1912 at a cost i>f £7 7s each, and wire baskets telei graph poles, at a cost of 18s (W each, I were used as receptacles for rnbWdwin the streets.—lt was decided to. invite ' tenders for four of the first-mentioned

The Mayor referred to the condition of the piano in the Town Hall, which, he said, was now absolutely done. Ho had spoken to a few interested people and had suggested that entertainments bn held in aid of a new piano, and he would propose that the council purchase a new piano, provided they could get an undertaking tha,t sufficient money would be raised by way of entertainments tD defray the cost. This was carried and tho matter was left in .the hands of the Reserves Committee and Mr. Thompson.

The Mayor reported that tho walls of the tea rooms in the Municipal Chambers needed cleaning, and the matter was left in his hands with power to act. Mr. Witt applied for tho use of the reading room on peace celebration days for catering purposes, and it was left with the Mayor to make arrangements with him.

Speaking of the proposal to form a railway league at Stratford, the Mayor said that the Auckland league had agreed to co-operate with Taranaki in an endeavor to have tho lino to the Main Trunk pushed on equally at both ends, but if Stratford did not help themselves they could not expect much from Auckland, He regretted that borough councillors did not see fit to attend the , first meeting called, and hoped that they Would all be present at the meeting on the following evening. Speaking of the peace celebrations, he said that the presence of all the councillors was desired on the platform to be erected in front of the poa.t office and in the procession. In reply to a question, he said that if the day proved wet they would have to be content with a meeting in the Town Hall.

Crs. Thompson and Hun.ter offered to place their cars at the disposal of the council

Cr. Thompson gave notice of motion that the General Purposes Committee bo dissolved.

Accounts amounting to .£303 17s were passed for payment. A motion of sympathy was passed, on the motion of the Mayor, with Mr. Jenkins, a council employee, who» had lost his child and whoso wife is ill. '

The Public Works Department wrote Btating that the resident engineer at Stratford had been requested to examine tho Patca River bridge in Broadway mid furnish a report on its condition, but he would not be able to spare the time for a week or ten days—Received. The fire brigade applied for the usual grant for boots, 25 pairs at 5s per pair, ft total of £8 5s. —Granted. The East Mountain House Committee wrqte recommending thht Mr. J. B. Richards be the council's representative on the Egmont National Park BoardAdopted. The Napier Borough Council forwarded for endorsement a resolution favoring a statutory holiday on Anzac Day.—lt was decided to support the resolution.

The secretary to the Taranaki Counties Conference wrote in reference to the proposal to hold a conference of all local bodies in Taranaki with a view to forming a coimtics association or an association comprising all local bodies in Taranaki, on the 18th inst. at Eltham.—lt was decided to support an organisation comprising all local bodies.

It was agreed that the council support fci proposal that the Government be urged to reopen the mountain quarry. The Returned Soldier's' Association forwarded particulars of the land policy adopted at the recent conference in Christchurch and asking for the council's support.—The council decided to support the schemeThe Mayor said he had communicated to the Minister of Lands the result of the vote on the question of control of the Stratford Domain, and had informed him that there was an overwhelrain? majority- in favor of Borough Council control. GENERAL. Good progress is being made with the arrangements for the peace celebrations One of the features of the procession will be the flag pageant by the children. It is expected" that 800 will take pari and they will bo grouped so as to repre sent the various Allied nations. A special place in the procession will be allocated to the county school children, who are expected to number about 300. Provision is being made for a magnificent fireworks display in the evening, when there will also be a Venetian carnival and a costume concert party.' The committee would like as many people as possible to don fancy costumes. The business people are bearing between them .the oost of electrical illuminations, whicK are to be on an elaborate scale.

The president of the local branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association (Mr. Marchant) has asked all returned men to parade at the District High School on Saturday and Monday at 12.40. Those having uniforms are requested to wear them on the occasion; otherwise to display their badges. At the Ngaere Public Hall on Thursday evening a fancy dress ball will be held in aid of .the library fund. Prizes will be given for the best fancy dresses. The residents of Toko arc holding a peace dance and welcome home to Private Stanley Reid on Friday night. The shareholders of the Waingongoro Co-operative Dairy Company, at the annual meeting on Monday, exposed themselves as well satisfied with ,thc results of the past season. The total payments were considered very satisfactory. Mr. Charles Brown was elected director in place of Mr. W. A. Brown, who retired. The o.ther directors arc: Messrs P. Morrissey (chairman) and J. Brown.

The Rev. R. B. Tinsley, minister of the Stratford Methodist Church, has accepted an invitation from tho Aldington circuit, and will be leaving Stratford in April. Mr. Tinsley was very popular with his congregation, and at the quarterly meeting general regret was expressed at his departure.

Attention is drawn to T. J. Lamason's advertisement of sale of household furniture and effects of Mrs. J. H. Ford. to-morrow, at Fenton Street East. Details will be found on page 8. The great attraction at the King's Cinema Theatre to-morrow is Mary Pickford in "The Little Princess," a photoplay in which this delightful artiste hangs rainbows on broken tragedies, tears running hand in hand with laughter. This is one of the most attractive films ever screened. The scenes are laid in India and London. POSTED DIRECT FOR 2s fld. One Good Luck Writing Pad, One Packet Envelopes, One Penholder and | Nib, One'H.B. Lead Pencil. Send postal \noie or stamps.—Charles E. James, Box I 21, Stratford.—Advt.

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Taranaki Daily News, 16 July 1919, Page 3

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STRATFORD. Taranaki Daily News, 16 July 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD. Taranaki Daily News, 16 July 1919, Page 3

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