STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 June 1920, Page 6

STRATFORD.

(Stratford Rcproasntatire: TV. I. Wilson, Broadway North. Telephone 335.] BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING. June 8. In connection with the appointment of Mr. C. E. Evans, C.E-, as engineer to the Stratford Borough Council, it was mentioned at Monday night's meeting of the council that Mr. Evann was not qualified to act as sanitary inspector of the borough. The Mayor said that this matter was quite a secondary consideration. The most' important work in regard to plumbing was the underground work, which had to be passed by the engineer, tnd a.* far as the other work was con- | «erned three courses were open to the ' touncil: to employ a local plumber, to obtain the services of a sanitary inspector from another town when required, or to get the Public Health inspector to do the work. As far as ex*-;:c!].-o v..'is concerned, there would not be any charge on the council's funds, as the cost of the inspector was paid by the plumber doing the work. In reply to a question, the Mayor said that the cost of sanitary inspection in the borough was not likely to amount to more than £ls a year. The council, after appointing Mr. Evans as engineer, took no further action in regard to sanitary inspection.

THE DOMAINS. A reply was received from the Palmerston North Borough Council expressing their willingness to allow Mr. P. Black, curator of the Palmerston North borough reserves, to visit Stratford, for the purpose of drawing up plans of improvements to the Stratford domains. I It was decided to ask Mr. Black to visit Stratford for the purpose as early as possible, and also to inviie representatives ,of the various sports bodies in Stratford to wait on the council with a view to (ficussing the question of providing. sports grounds in the dornains- The Mayor expressed the opinion that the sports grounds 'should be open to the public, and not private or semi-private. The Mayor remarked that the special order constituting -the Borough Council n Domains Board had been gazetted and th'? first meeting of the new board Would be held on .lime 21. Owing to the track leading to the hydro-tlectrieal station being blocked by thi! erection of the new technical school, it was decided to authorise the Electric Lighting Committee to spend up to £SO in putting the council's own right-of-way in order for the winter.

HOSPITAL BOAHD. The Stratford Hospital and Charitable Aid Board met this mnrninf,'. Present: Messrs C. T>. Sole (chairman), C. RFinnerty, E. Walter. K. H. Cameron, ]■'.. W. Hancock, and T. 11. Pcnn (secretary).

The health Inspector reported as follows for the month of May:—"Two esses of diphtheria were notified in Stratford borough, aVd three cases,of diphtheria anl two of cliicken-pox were notified in Stratford county, nil of which were removed to the hospital and the respective premises disinfected. Fifty-two eases of influenza and three cases of measles were notified in Stratford borough, and one hundred cases of influenza and eleven of measles were notified in the Stratford county, while t-.ve't"-one eases of influenza were notified in the Whangamomona county. Three death*; from influenza were reported."—Received. The medical superintendent reported that during the month of May 3G patients were admitted, ""> discharged, 3 died, and 10 remained in hospital at the end of the month. Seven operations were performed under anaesthetics. There were 15 soldier and 7 civilian outpatient attendances. There were 7 cases in isolation.—Received.

The matron, Miss S. G. Bpodle, 'suggested in lier report that the board should consider the question of raising the salaries of probationer nurses in training, in view of the high prices of clothing and other goods.—Received. Miss Myers, district nurse at Whnngarnomona. reported that 58 cases were treated during the month, 4G of which were influenza cases.—Received. The hoard went into committee to discuss the qufption of acquiring a nurse's home at Whangamoniona, and on resuming it. was reported that the board had decided to confer with the Whangaiiiomona Medical Association with regard to the matter. The resignation of Nurse Turner was accepted. The board appointed Nurse I. M. Johnson, of Nelson, to the nurs* ing staff as senior nurse. Dr. Valintine, Inspector-General of Hospitals, submitted a detailed report furnished by Dr. Wylie, Inspector of Hospitals.- as a result of his visit to the Stratford Hospital on February 11. After referring to the various departments of the hospital, the inspector recommended that the attention of the Stratford Hospital Board be directed to: (1) The necessity for finishing the work to be done in the sanitary annexe of •lie wards; (2) the advisability of adding one, preferably two, case observation 1 ' wards to the infectious disease block; (3) carrying out the necessary additions to provide accommodation for the X-ray apparatus; (4) the suggestions concerning installing radiators in the operating theatre, employment of masseuse, and use of machinery in the laundry.—Received.

•> GENERAL. While the question of selecting an engineer was being discussed at last night's meeting of the borough council, reference was made by several councillors to the loan proposals which are to be submitted to the ratepayers, and Cr. .Tackson remarked that, if the proposals were not carried, it would be an expensive matter employing an engineer and sanitarv inspector a;; well. "If we don't get the loan, you can be Mayor next year," retorted the Mayor. He afterwards explained that the employment of #. Qualified engineer was going to be a. Baving to the borough, because the engineer could act as clerk of works for all improvements carried out. "I think we can congratulate ourselves on the satisfactory state of our finance," remarked Mr. C. B. Role at I to-day's meeting of the hospital board. ] "Compared with some of the boards represented at the recent conference, the Stratford Board is in a very happy position indeed." It, was mentioned at to-day's meeting of the hospital board that there had been five deaths from influenza in the Stratford district during the past few f Mr. and Mrs. Weight, of Tuna, will be Recorded a farewell social in the Tuna /schoolroom on Thursday night, camI mencing at 8 o'clock. | The Stratford Tennis Club's end-of-jieatu UU will be Mi in tin Tow

llnll on Thursday night. Excellent arrangements are being made, and a thoroughly enjoyable time is assured all who go to die function

A straight-out dance will be held in the Stanley Road school on Fridav iii»ht. The Cardiff bachelors' ball, which will be held in the schoolhousc on Fridav night, gives promise of being a bigger success than any previously held. Fox's orchestra has been engaged and excellent supper arrangements have been made.

The Ngaere dairy factory will close the season on Thursday, and the Cardiff factory will close about the end of the week.

A fairly large number of Stratford residents attended the Eltham Hockey Club's dance at Eltham last night, anil epent a most enjoyable time. All the arrangements were carried out excellently, and the hall, which had been decorated for the_ occasion, presented a pretty appearance. The M.C.s were Messrs 11. A. Black-stock, J. Griffin. F. Death, and W. Harrison. Music was provided by Fox's orchestra from Stratford, extras being played by Misses E Swindlehiimt, J. Cooper, 0. Rogers, and D, Merchant. The catering was done | by Mrs Foster.

• The P.A.C. will hold a clearing sale on account of Mr. 0. Ferguson, at his farm, Denbigh Road, Midhirst, on Thursday. Particulars of the sale appear in our advertising columns. Over CO applications were received for the position of manager of the Stratford Model Dairy Farm. These were narrowed down to two hy the committee yesterday, and an appointment will be made later.

The long winter evenings will be cheerier and more instructive if yon have the new educational card game of "Corner." snitahle for three to six players. Full instructions are sent with each box Send a postal note for 2s fid, and receive this entertaining gßme l.y return post, from 11. J. Hopkins, Bookseller and Stationer. Stratford. Quality of workmanship in re-enamell-ing, re-hooding and upholstering a car, ensure continued satisfaction and pleasure in its use. When next in Stratford call on C. D. Matthews, who excels in car renovation work. Workshop—Pagj Street. Stratford. Every family should have its picture history. How about yours? Photographs'of the children never grow up. They will be a never-failing source of pleasure and interest in years to come Make an appointment with McAllister, of Strafford. You'll never regret it.