STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 March 1921, Page 6

STRATFORD.

STRATFORD AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication in tl’e Taranaki Daily News should be left at the office of our local representatives, Wilson Bros., Broadway, Stratford. Orders for papers may also be left with ahem. BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING. * March 14. The Borough Council held a general purposes committee meeting to-night. Present: The Mayor (Mr. J. W. McMillan), and Crsi R. H. Cameron, W. H. H Young, A. Stewart, J. H. T. Lawson, W. J. Newton, C. B. Walsh. ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT. The electrical engineer (Mr. L. C. Vicary) submitted a detailed report of the working of his department during the month. Referring to the hydro station, he stated that he had made some teste on the running of the plant and was not at all satisfied with its operation. The conclusion he had come to was that part of the time the generators Were operating as motors and loading up the Diesel engine. He was putting instruments in circuit which would indicate this, and anticipated better results in the near’future. The continued shortage of water was causing anxiety, and with the shipping problem so acute he had had to rely on local stocks of oil, which was not of the best quality. The number of units generated at the hydro station during the month was 8622, compared with 19,23*7 in the corresponding month last year, and at the Diesel station 16,572 compared with 5859. The hydro station was 3*13 hours running and the Diesel station 303. The increase over the corresponding month last year was 98 units, and over the previous month 3827 units. He had received a telegram from the agents for the new plant to the effect that it would probably arrive early in May. The new switchboard hud arrived and wbuld soon be erected. Three new consumers had been connected up and services run, making the total load? now connected 1084 k.w. The report dealt fully with the state of the Diesel plant, which was described as being in a serious position., The council considered the report in committee.

ENGINEER’S REPORT. The acting borough engineer (Mr. E. F. Hollands) reported on the work carried out during the month, included amongst which he mentioned that Broadway from Regan Street to Lear Street had been tar-sealed and sanded, and repairs had been effected to BroadWay north between Craig Street and St. Mary’s School.—Received. THE HALF-HOLIDAY. A petition bearing 453 signatures was received requesting that a poll be held on the question of the half-holiday.— Decided to give effect to the petition. COMMITTEE REPORTS. The works committee recommended that flie council pay the workmen at the rate agreed upon at the conference of local bodies held recently at Eltham. The committee also recommended that applications be called for the vacant position of borough engineer.—Adopted. The general committee recommended that the library subscriptions remain as at present. —Held over until next meeting. • The borough inspector recommended in his report that firemen attend at the Town Hall in accordance with by-law 1102. The works committee reported that it had considered the matter and recommended that the brigade be written to asking that firemen be appointed to attend at the Town Hall on the occasion of any performance.—Recommendation adopted. GENERAL. The .Stratford Retailers’ Association wrote stating that the following resolution had been carried at a recent meeting of the association: That owing to the dust nuisance, the council be notified, urging the necessity for completing the scheme of tarring Regan and Fenton Streets, from Miranda Street to the railway, according to the conditions of the loan. —The works committee recommended that a reply be forwarded stating that the work would be proceeded with as soon as funds were available.—Recommendation adopted. The Public Health Department, Wanganui, wrote stating that the council’s contribution towards the cost of an inspector for the district was £6O per annum, which includes all duties carried out by sanitary inspectors at the present time.—lt was decided to accept the department’s offer regarding sanitary inspection. The deputy Chief Inspector of Explosives, forwarded a copy of the “Explosive and Dangerous Goods Amendment Act,” and also a draft, of the proposed regulations. He stated that the Act will come into force on April I. The council agreed to administer the Act within the borough. The abattoir manager reported that the following quantity of stock had been slaughtered during February, the figures for the corresponding month last the fewer number of cattle slaughtered, Cattle 1*25 (13-1), calves 4 (19), sheep 287 (256), lambs 69 (101), pigs 36 (13), fees £65 10s 3d (£66 14s 9d). One ox, one heifer and two pigs were condemned for disease. Withjreference to the fewer number of cattle slaughtered, he reported that a number of large bullocks had been slaughtered, which easily accounted for the difference in numbers. —Received?

The librarian reported that eight new subscribers were enrolled, bringing the total up to 187. —Received. The Taranaki Progress League wrote inviting the council to nominate one member to represent the Stratford electorate on the executive. —Decided to nominate the Mayor. It was dcided to make provision for the work required on Swansea Road on next year’s estimates. SALARIES AND WAGES. The council considered the matter of increasing the salaries and wages of the staff. totalling £lBB per annum were decided upon, including a rise of £5O for town clerk and £25 for the electrical engineer. APPOINTMENT OF ENGINEER, On the motion of the Mayor it was decided that the works committee interview Mr. Sturrock, of Hawera, with a view of ascertaining if he would be able to carry out the duties of borough engineer until a full-time engineer was dppointed. STRATFORD GUN CLUB. SHOOT AT ELTHAM. The Stratford Gun Club held- a shoot Eltham on Mr. J. Campbell’* grounds

on Saturday afternoon. The weather was favorable, but a fair breeze kept shooters busy picking up the clays, and towards the close of the afternoon the aggregate of breaks fell remarkably. The thanks of the executive are due to Mr. H. Harrison and the Eltham members for the arrangements made for the meeting. Results: No. 1 Sweep.—F. Casey Cloyds) broke the possible (9), and won'outright. B. Green (13ydis) was second with 8. Nine competed. No. 2 Sweep.—H. Harrison (18yds) broke the possible (I*2), and won outright. B. C. Wheeler (14yds) was second with 10. Eight competed. No. 3 Sweeo. —S. D. Coleman (13yds), broke 11 out%f 12, and won outright. Five of the regaining six broke nine, and shot off, F. Whittle (19yds) winning second money on the fifth ’‘round. No. 4 Sweep—F. Casey (15ydsJ and H. Harrison (20yds) tied, with 8 breaks each out of 12, and divided. Seven compete#. The New Zealand clay championships will be shot at Stratford in May next and a large number of competitors are expected to take part, including champions from all parts of the Dominion. ALARM OF FIRE, A few minutes after three o’clock this afternoon a small outbreak of fire occurred at Mr. F. W.’Burkett’s vulcanising depot in Broadway South, near the bridge, but the fire was suppressed by means of a hand fire extinguisher before any damage .had been done. The brigade turned out promptly, but their services were not required.

KING’S CINEMA THEATRE. “The Yellow Typhoon,” a First National picture starring Anita Stewart, will be the main attraction at the King’s Theatre, Stratford to-night. The' picture was adapted for the screen from Harold MdGrath’s famous- novel. The supporting items include the seventeenth episode of “The Vanishing Dagger.” Few productions of the past decade have achieved the all-round popularity of Cecil B. de Mille’s masterly studies ef married life and its problems. Now he presents the Paramount-Artcraft Royalty masterpiece. “Why Change Your Wife?” which will be screened at the King’s Theatre, Stratford, on Wednesday night next only* Marriage and its attendant problems offers a fascinating field for the motion picture director, but one that is fraught with many dangers for the man who attempts to portray without completely understanding the value of so-called trivalities in the great scheme of matrimony. By virtue of his extensive study of this problem De Mille stands to-day as the preeminent producer of pictures which have that indefinable evidence of his ability to analvse the causes and effect® behind the tragedies and comedies of everyday life, and to put these .results on the screen in a vitally human picturisation of real people under real conditions. The box plan for this picture is now open at Wilson Bros., stationers and printers, Broadway, StraV ol ’#- The prices are: Dress Circle 2s, Stalls Is fid (plus tax).

Redeem the long-standing promise and have the -photograph taken at McAllister’s Studio. We are always ready, day or night; no delay; no waiting either in taking or finishing, at this studio. Ring 25, Stratford. There is a good opportunity to buy envelopes at a very low price. Good quality white and manila envelopes, 17s fid per 1000, 9s box of 500. First grade ivory wove envelopes, 6s per box of 250. All commercial size. Also plenty of writing pads and typing paper. At Wilson Bros.’, printers and stationers, Stratford.