STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 April 1921, Page 6

STRATFORD.

STRATFORD AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication in tte Taranaki Daily News should be left at the office of our local representatives, ’Vilson Bros., Broadway, Stratford. Orders for papers may also be left with. them. SCHOOL COMMITTEE. April 13. The monthly meeting of the Stratford School Committee was held last night. Present: Messrs. J. VV. Boon (chairman), D. M. Clarke, G. Smart, W. Pinhey and F. J. McDonald. HEADMASTER’S REPORT. The headmaster (Mr. F. Tyrer) reported: The average attendance at the school for the quarter just ended was 737. There were on an average 855 names on the registers, during that period. Inspectors Valentine and Ballantyne visited the school yesterday and spent the day among the primary classes. Mr. R. Adlam left the school at the end of March to take up a position in the Central School, New Plymouth. Mr. Adlam did very good work while with us, and is a very promising young man. The country classes, in manual and science work, are now working satisfactorily. The East Road school send in from 95 to 100 children each Thursday. The North and South schools came in on Wednesdays. Our school work is going on satisfactorily, and if ho further changes in the staff take place, our children should do well at the end of the year. Cheque for £l9 7s Bd—stationery collected for the quarter—is enclosed.

The visiting committee reported that the shed for bicycles was too small, and should be extended to the front gate. The cocoa shed was now finished, and the board’s architect was to have inspected it that day (Tuesday). A shed in which to stack firewood was urgently needed.—lt was decided to proceed with the erection of the firewood shed. It was resolved that the Education Board be asked tq pay for the tooth powder used in the children’s tooth drill, this powder costing £1 5s per month. \ Messrs. Clarke and Boon were authorised to make all arrangements for the installation of a heating system and washing-up apparatus in the girls’ shelter shed, to pay for which an appeal for funds will be made to the public. It was stated that it was expected that from May 2 cocoa would be available, and it was decided to recommend the incoming committee to hold an opening function to help raise funds to pay for fittings, etc.

The committee placed on record its appreciation of the chairman’s services during the year; also those rendered by Mrs. Hollands, who was described as one of the best lady members who had sat on the committee.

PLUNKET SOCIETY. b The annual meeting of the Stratford Plunket Society was held in the Borough Council Chambers on Tuesday afternoon, the Mayor (Mr. J. W. McMillan) presiding over a fair attendance. The annual report stated that the thanks of the society were due to the president and committee for their assistance during the year; also to the public for their generous response for funds to enable the society to carry on the good work. In July the general conference was held in Wellington, and Mrs. R. Masters represented the society. The committee derived much useful information from Mrs. Master’s report, and thanks were due to her for bearing the expense of the trip. Nurse McLean reported that she now had 95 babies on the books, this being a big increase on last year’s total. During the year 440 visits were paid to houses, and 760 adults and 640 babies visited the office. The work had improved during the year at the Inglewood branch, this being TUpre noticeable since the nw rooms were available. During the year 190 visits were paid to homes and 1 10 adults and 99 babies visited th< office. Nurse McLean was of the opinion that if the Inglewood branch had sugar of milk for sale it would be a big help to mothers. “There are still quite a number of people who do not quite understand the Plunket system,” added the report. “They seem to think that the nurse insists on bottle feeding. This is not so; the nurse advocates breast feeding where possible and gives mothers most useful advice in this respect.” During Nurse McLean’s absence on holiday, Nurse Peterson, of New Plymouth, attended the rooms on two occasions, and Nurse McLean relieved at New Plymouth for one month during Nurse Williams’ ■absence. The society had raised £l3l 7s during the year, £69 2s 6d being the result of Plunket Days, the balance, J&62 4s 6d being public subscriptions. Notwithstanding extra expense during the year, the balance in hand was £224 ,3s 7d, £lOO of this being deposited in the Post Office Savings Bank and the balance, £124. iu the bank. The Government subsidy received amounted to £125. The assets amounted to £54 14s 6d, being made up of furniture, etc. The report and balance-sheet were adopted.

The Mayor congratulated the committee on the good work they had done during the year. Mr. Cuthbert was re-elected president and Mrs. Sharp secretary (pro tern). The usual votes of thanks were passed to all who had assisted the society during the year.

THE HALF-HOLIDAY.

An enthusiastic meeting of the supporters of the Saturday half-holiday was held in the Borough Council Chambers last night, Mr. W. McDonald presiding over an attendance of over twenty.

Recent activities, of the Thursday Association were discussed, members severely criticising the action of that body in issuing its leaflet giving the names of the supporters of the Thursday and of the Saturday. The opinion was expressed that a deliberate attempt was being made to belittle the five Saturday supporters whose names were mentioned on the leaflet. It was also pointed out that several of the business people whose names were published as being in favor of Thursday

were not on that .side, and had never igiven permission to have their names published. The meeting resolved to ’ place the true position in regard to I this matter before the public at the eari liest possible opportunity. A list of over 100 names of business , firms and prominent men who were in *avor e-f were handed in, and was --"L-cd that these be interview*

ed and permission, be obtained to publish their names in support of Saturday. It was also decided to organise the sports bodies in support of Saturday without delay. A meeting of all members of sports bodies favorable to the Saturday halfholiday will be held in the Municipal Chambers, Stratford, on Saturday, April 16, at 8 p.m. Lady members are specially invited to attend. KING’S CINEMA THEATRE. THE LU'BOWSKI’S. This combination (father and four children) is certainly a family of quite exceptional musical ability. The “star” is Daniel, the boy violinist, and Daniel is an entertainer who gives the greatest pleasure to his hearers. He plays with wonderful ease, and with his instrument cuddled up under his chin he • exudes music as a violet gives out scent. He played many and varied pieces, all without the score, and in a winsome way. Musical people of Stratford will be the losers if they do not hear Daniel on Thursday night. The orchestral pieces were enlivening and spirited, with good balance, and the selections were well chosen. There wni be a complete change of programme on Thursday night; also “The Young Mrs. Winthorp”, Paramount drama.

GENERAL. Mrs. E. A. Richmond, of Stanley Road, intends leaving on a trip to England in a few weeks’ time, and the settlers in the district, in view of her services to the district, have arranged to hold a social in her honor on Friday evening. At last night’s meeting of the Stratford School Committee it was reported that the Ministers’ Association had taken over the matters of arranging for religious instruction to be given in the schools. The first of a series of auction sales of meat to be conducted by the P.A.C. will be held on Friday, commencing at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Customers are asked to take their own wrapping paper and receptacles for the meat.

Wanted—looo babies to photograph. Every mother likes to have a picture of the baby, and we have a system which involves so small an outlay that anyone can have the baby photographed for a trifle. Call and ask about it at McAllister’s Studio, Stratford.

Your stationery requirements are well catered for by Wilson Bros., Stratford, who have a comprehensive stock of all office requisites and typewriter supplies. Here are a few good commercial lines: Pilot letter files, 3/6 each; wire document baskets, 4/6 each; desk blotting pads, 4/9 and 6/-; first-grade typewriter carbon, foolscap size, 15/r box. Don’t forget to call or write. —Adv.t.