STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 November 1921, Page 7

STRATFORD.

BTBATFGBD AGENCY. ■ - Advertisaments and items of news for publication in tte Taranaki Daily News should be left at the office af our Jpcal raDreaenlatives, Wilson Bjoa., Broadway, Stratford. Or dera for papers may also be left with them. THE WEATHER. November 4. The fine day which was experienced, in Stratford yesterday gave every reason to suppose that the opening of the Stratford Tennis Club and Avon Bowling and Croquet Club seasons would take place under congenial weather conditions, but the' weather to-day was just the reverse to what was desired. It. rained from about eleven o’clock and in the afternoon the weather was so bad that the Tennis Club’s opening function and. dance were both postponed. Th© Bowling and Croquet Club fixture was gone on with despite the climate disturbances, but the rain spoiled to a great extent what would otherwise have been a most successful and enjoyable function. As a result of the recent wet weather the countryside in the surrounding district is looking extremely green, but there has been enough rain, and a spell of fine weather will be very much appreciated. AVON BOWLING AND CROQUET CLUB. There was a large attendance at the Avon Bowling and. Croquet Club’s pavilion to-day, when the opening ceremony of the club took place. In view of the extensive preparations which had been made for the opening by the bodies connected with the club it was decided, when the bad weather came on, to go ahead with the function. The ladies are to be complimented on the hard work done in connection with the ceremony in preparing afternoon tea, etc., and it was solely due to thair efforts that the club was able to make a jolly, informal social gathering of the function.

Mt. J. Masters, president of the club, declared the season open, and welcomed the Hawera bowlers. He referred to the good work of the ladies during the )>ast season.

Mrs. J. Masters threw the kitty, thus opening the season. Mt. J. W. McMillan (Mayor of Stratford) also spoke briefly, wishing the club every success, and Mi'. Curtis, of Hawera, on behalf of the visiting players, also wished the club a successful season.

Mr. S. C. North, vice-president of the club, opened the croquet season with an appropriate speech on the history of croquet. In the absence qf the president of the Croquet Club (Mrs. R. Masters), Mrs. A. Moon performed the opening ceremony of playing the first hoop. A very acceptable afternoon tea was provided by the ladies, and the afternoon was spent in an informal social manner. SCHOOL COMMITTEE. The monthly meeting of the Stratford School Committee was held last evening. Present: Mr. J. W. Boon (chairman), Mesdames T. Phillips and Tichbon, Messrs. W. Pinhey, W. Abraham, E. F. Foster, D. M. Clark, and H. Sanderson. An apology for absence was received from Mr. Smart. Mr. E. Trimble waited on the committee asking it to take over the control of the new high school until a board of management had been appointed. He pointed out fliat 'i would probably be August or September of next year before a board of management would be appointed to the school, and somebody would have to take over the control in the meantime.—The request was acceded to. A letter was received from the Education Department notifying the committee that Mrs. M. Holder had been appointed relieving teacher to the school, and leave of absence had bean granted Miss I. Taylor. The sub-committee set up to deal with the seating accommodation at the girls’ shelter shed reported that guard boards were necessary to protect children from being injured against studs of the building. It was recommended that batons should be placed round the studs. The estimated cost was £3. Sixteen forms should be provided for the shelter shed at a cost of £lB.

It was decided to ask the boys in the wood work classes to make the seating accommodation, the committee to provide the timber.

The secretary reported that the recent school concert had resulted in a profit of £43 3s ,9d. It was decided to send a letter to the headmaster (Mr. Tyrer), Mr. Edmondson and the teachers expressing appreciation of their work in connection wi£h ihe concert. Mrs. Phillips and Mr. Smart were appointed a visiting committee for the following month. The chairman said that he had made inquiries regarding a hostel, and he was informed that there was no possibility of getting one immediately, perhaps not for two years. He suggested that the best way of getting in touch with the Minister of Education would be when he was present at the opening ceremoay of the Technical School. They required information as to whether they would be required to provide the money for the building. One of the most important things for the town was the Stratford Technical School and it would bring many children from other parts, and if a good hostel were provided it would bring Tads from all over the North Island. There were many men about town who wished their lads to take up farming, but the lads had no opportunity of learning scientific farming. With .the model farm next door and a good hostel the school would provide a great opportunity of learning scientific farming. After discussion on the opening of the school, it was decided to invite the Min-, ister of Education to open the school on a date to be arranged in January. A baths committee composed f Messrs, dark and Sanderson was elect-' ed to manage the baths for the summer. It was decided to apply to the Railway Department for an excureion train to New Plymouth for February 9, 1922. It will soon be time to get your Christmas mail avzay to the Old Country and readers are advised to order their private greeting cards in good time. A splendid range of sample cards can be seen at Wilson Bros.. Printers and Stationers, Stratford, and orders placed with them will be completed promptly and carefully.