STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 December 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Onr Own Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc., left with Mr. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, Hill receive prompt attention.) - HOMES FOR WORKERS. Dec. 27. At a meeting of the Borough Council on Monday night, the matter of providing homes for workers was discussed, and the Mayor (Mr. W. J. McMillan) moved: —That the Town Clerk be authorised to obtain as much information as possible re plans, specifications, and probable cost of workers' homes, the Council approving of a policy of building the proposed homes on the Council's own reserves. That on receipt of the information asked for the Council invite applications from probable tenants giving first opportunity to its own employees, and in the event of a satisfactory number of applications being received the Council apply to the Government for a loan up to £lo,#oo. It was pointed out by the Mayor that the proposal would not only be of benefit to those who were unable to obtain homes by other means, but to the borough. It would give a certain amount of revenue, and if the tenants had leases with the right of renewal it would be almost as good as the freehold to them. The motion was seconded by Cr. Lawson.

In reply to a question, the Town Clerk stated that the Council had forty or fifty sites available for building. After a general discussion the motion was carried.

CONTROL OF DOMAINS. A letter from the Commissioner of Crown Lands to the Borough Council was accompanied by a copy of regulations drafted by the Domain Board fon observance by the Council in the control of the Domains. It was.suggested by the Board that the Council should least £SOO on the Domains, exclusive of rents; and that a caretaker should be engaged. The desire of the Domain Board to save the Domains from a continuance of that neglect they have suffered from at their own hands amused the Borough Council, and it was decided, on the motion of the Mayor, to inform the Department that the Council had already agreed to comply with the regulations forwarded, and that it could not see its way to adopt this Board's regulations. GENERAL.

A photographic competition held hy Mr. 'Nicholson resulted as follows:—J. Corlett 1, R. H. Burmester 2, and R. Boyles 3. The judging was done by Mr. McAlister.

The 1.0.0. F., M.U., held their fortnightly meeting in the Foresters' Hall last evening, when the following were installed:—G.M., Bro. G. E. Ireland; N.G., Bro. B. Harston; V.G., Sister .R. Burke; Elective Secretary, Bro. C. K. Ireland; Warden, Sister Thompson; Guardian, Sister M. Nelson; R.S. to S.G., Sister L. Burke; li.S. to N.G., Bro. G. King; R.S. to V.G., Bro. H. Summerfield; L.S. to V.G., Sister K. Ireland. The new officers were installed by P.P.G.M Bro. Sole. A number of users of electricity follower purposes wrote, asking tho Borough Council to reconsider its decision to raise ilie charge for power to a minimum of £ls per anniim. After hearing the electrical engineer, it was decided to adhere to the resolution already passed. From January Ist the Borough Council will undertake the removal of rubbish, and the* engineer has been authorised to obtain the necessary plant. ' Mr. S. Neilson has been appointed assistant to the Town Clerk in the Borough Council's office. The annual distribution of prizes to pupils attending the Toko School took place at a concert in the Coronation Hall last. Tuesday. Jlr. Gernlioefer presided, and there was a large attendance. After the concert, a dance was held, and a good supper was provided. Following is a list of the awards: — Good Attendance Certificates: — P. ll.—Richard Morris. <? Primer-lll. —Dudly Cleland, George -Harris.

Standard ll.—Evelyn Morris, Noeline Stevens, Leonard Julian. Standard 111. —Annie Atkins, Bernard Kilpatrick, Catherine Jones.

Standard IV.—Una Allan, Nelson 'luck, John Harrjfe Alfred Richards, Maurice Kilpatrick, Annie Morris. Standard V.—Rita Tuck, Olive Lynch, Thomas Kilpatrick, Arthur Julian, Softon Cleland.

The following gained proficiency: Florence Ferguson, .lames Butler, Bernard Corbet, Alfred Downs, Raymond Chainey Colin McGuiness. Competency: Mary O'Connor.

The selection of Christmas and Ne.w Year Gifts is made easy at J. H. Hopkins'. Books by the best authors, Fancy Goods, Toilet Requisites, Ladies' Handbag*, and many other'lines will suggest their suitability. There is something for all, and for iiseful Gifts that it will be a satisfaction to give, and a pleasure to receive, no place affords a better selection than Hopkins' Shop.

Reduce the depreciation in your motor car by taking it to C. D. Mathew?. Stratford, and if it is mechanically soum; he will return it looking as well as wlinn you first bought it, at a very small coat The best paints and varnishes, and, workmen who know their trade.

Reunions, family gatherings, etc., will naturally be the usual thing during the holiday season. Consult McAllister, Photographer, Stratford, about a permanent record of such. Group photographs are always interesting for present and future reference.

Only a few more days to Christmas Eve, and busy ones at that. We advise you to shop early. You get a better selection and better attention. —Charles E. .James, the best house in Stratford for presents. Open every evening till 9 o'clock.

Xmas Fair now in full swing. Fancy Goods, Toys, China, Books/ or anything needed for presents. Shop early; shop now. Goods can be Veld till Xmas Eve, and.be called for or delivered anywhere.—^Charles. E. James.