STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 September 1920, Page 6

STRATFORD.

TARANAKI DAILY NEWS. I STEATI'ORD AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication should be left at the office of the local representative, W. J. Wilson, next Union Bank. BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING. Stratford, Sept. 7. A special meeting of the Borough Council was held on Monday night, the Mayor (Mr. J. W. McMillan) presiding over a full attendance. In connection with the special redemption loan of £21,000 a resolution was carried striking a special rate of one penny and five-eighths of a penny in the pound on the unimproved value, establishing a I sinking fund for the said loan, and auth- J orising the Mayor and the town clerk to affix the common seal of the Council to the debentures issued for the purpose of raising the loan. The resignation of Mr. C. E. Evans, the recently appointed engineer to the Council, Was accepted, Mr. Evans to be allowed to terminate his engagement with the Council on September 14, subject to satisfactory arrangements being made to enable the Council to carry on until the arrival ef Mr. E. Taylor, the new engineer. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. A meeting of the Stratford Chamber of Commerce was! held lajst evening, Mr. J. B. Richards presiding over a good attendance. In connection with the question of direct shipping, it was resolved that business houses be circularised asking what commodities they could with advantage import direct, and to supply estimates of the amount of space they would be likely to require in a ship trading quarterly with New Plymouth direct. An interesting discussion took place with reference to the Nauru Island phosphates. It was pointed out that the crushing plants owned by the freezing works could not undertake the treatment of the rock on account of their limited capacity. Mr. R. Masters, M.P., advocated that co-operative concerns should 'embark energetically upon the establishment of their own crushing plants and not allow a monopoly to be created. Referring to the Mount Egrnont quarries, Mr. Masters'stated that he was hopeful regarding their re-opening, but no definite statement was possible until after the passing of the Public Works Estimates. Another one and a half miles of railway remained to be completed. It was decided that the chairman should interview the postmaster with regard to certain matters "affecting the convenience of the public in the use of the local post office. THE PROPOSED NEW STREET. At the combined meeting last night, l during the discussion on the proposal to ask the Government to sell the freehold of the railway leases in Broadway, the Mayor referred to the fact that the railway reserves embraced a portion of .Juliet Street, and this brought up the proposal to run a new street through from Broadway to Juliet Street. Mr. S. Macalister expressed the opinion that it was quite open to the Borough Council to purchase the land for the street. Mr. J. B. Richards: It would be better to ask the Railway Department to give the land instead. No further action in regard to the matter was taken by the meeting. THE RAILWAY STATION. Speaking at last night's conference regarding the railway leases, Mr. R. Masters, M.P., stated that as far as he was aware the improvements to the railway station, involving its removal to Warwick Road, were not likely to be carried out for at least another two years. \ Palmerston North alterations came first on the list of urgent railway works, then Ghristchurch and Hawera, Stratford and Hastings being J next and practically on a level as regards urgency. He therefore quite anticipated • that the present leases would be extended for another twelve months when tliey ran out. , THE NEW POST OFFICE. Mr. ■ Masters stated at the combined meeting of the Borough Council and Chamber of Commerce last night that the neWf post office would provide for business .for the next fifteen or twenty years. The automatic telephone exchange would ceme into operation immediately the was opened for business. In reply to-a question, Mr. Masters stated that architectural plans were not yet finished, and would not be ready for another three weeks. Then, no doubt, tenders would" .be called, | and the trouble would be to i for the work. He understood the when completed, would again be 'YiSirwarded to Stratford for inspection. STREET COLLISION. Another collision occurred under peculiar circumstances this morning, between a motor cyclist named George Richardson, a single man, aged about 23 years, employed by tiie A.W.R. Milking Machine Company, and the Rev. J. W. McKenzie's motor car, which was being driven at v the time by the Rev. A. T. Thompson. The motor car was turning into Broadway from Regan Street West at a "snail's pace," and the motor cyclist was proceeding north along Broadway. Thinking the car would clear the corner and allow him sufficient room to pass, the motor cyclist proceeded . straight forward. The Rev. Thompson, however, slowed down his car, and Mr. Richardson struck the back wheel with considerable force, shifting the car several feet to the side He was thrown heavily from his machirie and rendered unconscious, the motor cycle also being very badly damaged. Dr. Steven was at once sumand after receiving attention the injured man was removed to the hospital, where it wfta tmiad that W

had sustained an injury to the left eyelid and some abrasions about the head. The injuries were not of a serious nature. GENERAL. The usual weekly gathering of the Boys' and Girls' Mutual Improvement Association was held last night, but, owing to sickness and the cold night, the attendance was not as good as usual. The Rev. J, W. Mcltenzie occupied the chair, and an enjoyable programme was carried out. It is reported to-day that Father Maples' condition is satisfactory. Stratford householders are finding themselves faced with a sugar famine, no supplies being available at the grocery establishments to-day. The butter position is also unsatisfactory as regards regular supplies, but flour appears to be still fairly plentiful.

Ladies! Call and inspect the splendid display of new leather bags at H. J. Hopkins, Stratford. You may want a new bag yourself, or you may intend making a friend a present. All the newest styles are in stock and the prices are right. Do not fail to make an early call. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, stationer and fancy goods dealer, Stratford. Farmers! Before the busy season begins, bring the family in to be photographed. A family group is always of value and interest. Take the present opportunity. We have special equipment at McAllister's studio, Stratford.