STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 October 1920, Page 7

STRATFORD.

TARANAKI DAILY NEWS. STRATFORD AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication should be left at the office of the iocal representative, W. J. Wilson, next ' Union Bank. October 1. The town clerk (Mr. P. Skoglund) explained the position regarding the Mayoralty at a special meeting of councillors held at the conclusion of the meeting to discuss the railway service last night. Mr. Skoglund stated that he had received Mr. McMillan's resignation, and had decided to call a special meeting of the council for Monday night for the purpose of electing a Mayor. He explained that the law provided that the Council itself must elect the Mayor to All the vacancy, and could elect someone from outside the Council. Mr. McMillan was also quite eligible for re-election. Miss Gurr, who has been postmistress at Toko for the last 15% years, is retiring from the service with the intention of residing in Stratford. Last evening, at Toko, she was farewelled at a laTgely attended meeting of settlers, and was presented with a cheque for £ 110 and an autograph album containing the signatures of most of the people in the district. Various speakers expressed their genuine appreciation of Miss Gurr's services to the district and their regret that she was leaving Toko. Mr. T. C. Pookes and the Rev. C. W. Howard, of Stratford, were present at the evening. The vital statistics for the Stratford district, as supplied by the registrar (Mr. S. H. James/ show a further increase in the number of births as compared with the corresponding period of last year, and for the quarter ended on September 30 the births show a remarkable increase and the number of deaths Bhows a corresponding decrease. The figures for the past month are as follow, those for the same month last yeal being given in parentheses:— Birthg 21 (lc), deaths 4 (5), marriages 3 (3). For the quarter the figures are as follow:—Births 73 (46), deaths 11 (18), marriages 23 (16). From the above figures it would seem that the birth rate 'is rapidly increasing and the death rate Is decreasing in the Stratford district. Although the meetings of the Borough Council arc always open to those of the public who wish to attend and watcli the proceedings, it is only on rare occasions that any of the burgesses avail themselves of this privilege. Next Monday night's meeting, however, when the Council will be called upon to elect a Mayor', will probably be an interesting meeting from the point of view of the public, and a few onlookers may be expected to be seen occupying the "public benches." A font to the memory of the late Miss E. M. Marchant, M.A., the first head-mistress of St, Mary's Girl's School, Stratford, will be dedicated at the morning service at the Holy Trinity Church, on Sunday morning, by the Rev. C. W. Howard. Miss Marchant was one of the leading promoters of St. Mary's School, and was formerly head-misteress of the Dunedin High School. She died during the epidemic of 1918. * THE KING'S CINEMA THEATRE. A 'special programme is billed for the King's Theatre, Stratford, for the matinee and evening performance. Douglas McLean and Doris May, the ParamountArtcraft co-stars, will be seen in their latest and brightest comedy-drama. "23§ Hours' Leave." In addition to this picture a new William Fox photoplay of the most interesting kind will also be shown. It is called "Six-Shooter Andy," and Tom Mix is the star. In this dTama he has a role distinctly of the Western type. "Six-Shooter Andy" is built around a personality that is little known, and which, strange to say, has up to this time never found its way into drama or story. The story is essentially a romance, the heart is touched at every step, and the, deljght of those who view it as the work of the hero brings peace and happiness where there had been none before. A notable cast surrounds Tom Mix in this production. The young woman in the ease is presented by Enid Markey, and others who support him are Sam de Grassc, Charles Stevens, Bob Fleming, George Stone, Virginia Lee Corbin, and Alolet Radcliffe. The Mack Sennett comedy, entitled, "Fresh from the City," will also be included in the programme. Patrons are advised to book their seats immediately. Box plan now open at the Marble Bar, Stratford. What better present can you give yourself or your friend than a Fountain. Pen? Now that you can obtain a reliable Fountain Pen for a very small sum, is it wise to ; be without one? We have a large variety of self-filling pens, stylos, ana safety pens, including the well-known makes of Scheaffers and John Whitworth, at prices ranging from 10s to 2 guineas. Tell us what style of nib you like. H. J. Hopkins, Stationer, Stratford. McAllister, photographer, Stratford, has the best equipped studio in Taranaki, a capable staff and years of experience. Besides this the prices are tlve lowest in the Dominion for the same class of work. Make an appointment without delay.