STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 March 1921, Page 6

STRATFORD.

STRATFORD AGENCY. Adfrertiseiments and items of news for publication in tte 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 them, THE MAYORALTY. March 19. ■Mr. J. W. McMillan, the present Mayor of Stratford, was waited on at the Borough Council Chambers this morning by a deputation of fifteen representative citizens, who requested that he allow himself to be nominated for a further term. Mr. W. P. Kirkwood, who was voted to the chair, said that the members of the deputation were all supporters of Mr. McMillan, although they might not agree with him on certain points. They were, however, convinced that he was the right man to occupy the Mayoral chair and were prepared to heartily support his candidature and leave no stone unturned to secure his re-election. On the half-holiday question he (Mr. Kirkwood) took it that it was not Mr. McMillan’s intention to open a campaign in favor of Saturday, but would leave the matter to be decided on by the people as a whole. He mentioned this matter because some of those who were opposed to Mr. McMillan's views) regarding the half-holiday, were quite willing to support him as Mayor. During the four years that Mr. McMillan had held office as Mayor, he had gained the confidence of the ratepayers. This was clearly demonstrated when the people carried by an overwhelming majority the biggest loan proposals ever submitted to the ratepayers. Mr. McMillan had shown that he had the courage of convictions and that was the kind of man Stratford needed. If he was prepared to put aside private affairs and give his services for another two years, at strong committee would be found to support his candidature. Crs. C. Jackson, R. H. Cameron, C. B. Walsh and AV. J. Newton and Messrs. D. J. Malone and P. Thomson also referred to Mr. McMillan’s services to the borough and expressed the hope that he would stand again. Mr. McMillan, in replying, said it was very gratifying to him to see such a representative deputation and also gratifying to hear their remarks. He had done his best and had looked forward to having a rest after his four strenuous years in office, but in view of the deputation’s request and of the manner in which the ratepayers had expressed confidence lin him by carrying the loan proposals he would Zgree to allow himself to be nominated again. (Applause).

THE BROADWAY LEASES. auction sale of the Broadway leases - was productive of many surprises. Right up to the commencement of the sale, the prevailing opinion was that the leases would be sold at practically the upset with perhaps a few exceptions. On the contrary, however, the competition was most keen. Practically all the lots have been secured by local residents. GENERAL. Mr. D. Kemp, a resident of Te AVera, was sworn in as a Justice of the Peace by Mr. T. A. B. Bailey, S.M., at the last sifting of the Stratford Magistrate’s Court. A“-'social will be held in the Cardiff schoolroom on Tuesday, in aid of the school funds. The music will be supplied by Mrs. Bianchi, of Stratford. Owing to the dropping out of a line in the report in Saturday’s issue of the discussion on the petition of the Finnerty Road settlers at Friday’s meeting of the Stratford County Council a wrong interpretation of Cr. Anderson’s remarks was given. Cr. Anderson said he had heard it stated that the Eltham Council bad no say in the control of the road but that was absolutely wrong.

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