STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 March 1922, Page 6

STRATFORD.

oTP.ATFORD AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication in the Taranaki Daily News should be left at the office of our local representatative, Mr. W. H. Humphrey, Broadway, Stratford. Orders for papers may also be left with him. MATERNITY HOSPITAL PROJECT. “A CRYING NEED.” March 15. The need of a maternity hospital in Stratford under the control of the Hospital Board has long been felt, and the board has been made alive to the position by expensive experiments. In this hospital district there have lately been a number of cases of destitute mothers, who, having no means at their disposal, have been taken into private nursing homes and become a direct charge on the Hospital Board. The charges in private institutions were described by a member of the board as exorbitant, and when they fell on parents of moderate means, as a “nightmare”. Over a year ago the board had plans for a maternity hospital in the hospital grounds, drawn up and approved by the department, but it has so far been impossible to raise the. necessary funds for the erection and equipment, of the building. The total cost is estimated at £6OOO, half of which would be provided by the Government on a £ for £ subsidy. Endeavors were made to secure the money from the Public Trust Office, but without success, and all other means failed, so that the matter has been in abeyance for some months. Some recent deplorable cases have again urged the board to further action; hence the deputation to the Minister for Health (the Hon. C. J. Parr), yesterday. So sympathetic and sincere was the hearing accorded the representations of the deputation that the board is now confident that the money will be raised through the Public Trust Office, when the influence of the Minister has been brought to bear on that department. Mr. Parr said that, strange to say, many hospital boards did not realise that he had had legislation passed empowering hospital boards to raise money on mortgage on the rateable assets in hospital districts. At the same time he agreed that the Public Trust Office was the best channel through which to raise the money required, and he had no doubt it could be done.

The Minister asked the deputation why certain cases brought under his notice were not sent to a maternity hospital in New Plymouth, and was evidently surprised when informed that there was no public hospital of this description in New Plymouth, or anywhere nearer than Wanganui. The Stratford Board, encouraged by the Minister’s remarks, now intend to push on with the scheme, and an early development is expected. The fact that the medical superintendent of the Stratford Hospital, at the deputation yesterday, described the w’ant of a hospital as a “crying need” should have some weight. MAGISTRATE’S COURT. A. AND P. ASSOCIATION’S CLAIM. A sitting of the Magistrate’s Court was held at Stratford to-day before Mr. A. M. Mowlem, S.M. The Stratford A. and P. Association (Mr. Coleman) sought to recover £2B from W. S. Hendrick for arrears of rent. The magistrate enquired if there was a shortage of houses. Mr. Coleman said the association was a struggling body, needing all its revenue. The housing shortage was not so acute as it was, and it should be possible for defendant to obtain a house. Defendant said he had nine children. The magistrate said the fact that defendant had nine children must be considered, and he would adjourn the case for a fortnight. If at the expiry of that time defendant had not secured another house he would have to be put out. Judgment was given for the amount of the arrears, the matter of an order for possession being left over for a fortnight. FAILURE TO PARADE. Charles Zimmerman pleaded “not guilty” to a charge of failing to attend territorial parades. Sergeant-Majoi Parkinson stated that Zimmerman had attended parades regularly, and was due for posting to the reserve. He had been ordered three times to parade for this purpose, and for handing in, his uniform and equipment, but he had failed to parade. Defendant said he had been waiting to receive his discharge. The proceedings were adjourned for a fortnight, when the facts will be reconsidered. FARMERS’ ARGUMENT. Lengthy argument was heard in a case in which H. R. Wickham proceeded against A. J. Brown, farmer, of Te Popo, for the balance of money alleged to be due for a refund on an unsound cow, sold with a guarantee by Brown to Wickham. Plaintiff’s counsel said that plaintiff bought five cows from Brown at various prices, including one for £2O 10s. It was alleged that the £2O 10s cow proved to be unsound, and was returned to Brown, and a refund of the purchase money was asked for. After some delay defendant paid £l9 10s in refund, believing the returned cow was purchased at that figure. The argument revolved round the identity of the cow returned as unsound. Brown claimed that he had really refunded 10s in excess of his liability by mistake, having been unable to inspect the cows owing to illness. His Worship gave judgment for plaintiff with costs. BY-LAW CASE. For riding a motor-cycle on* Broadway after dark without a light G. James was fined £1 and costs. CIVIL CASES. Judgment for plaintiff by default was given in the following undefended cases: Farmers’ Co-op. v. Claude Newport, £6 7s 4d (costs £1 7s) ; Adolph Manoy v. A. K. Stanford, £24 17s 5d (costs £2 2s) ; Farmers’ Co-op. v. Hodge and Lash, £llB 7s Id (costs £3 ss) ; David Steven v. J. O. Carlson, 7s 6d (costs 12s) ; Farmers’ Co-op. v. H. Mills, £63 17s Id (costs £2 10s) ; Masters, Ltd., v. A. J. Chong, £29 16s 4d (Josts £1 12s) ; McMillan and Frederick v. A. McLean, £l4 18s 6d (costs £1 Ils) ; H. W. Kerr v. J. Dodd, £2 9s 4d (costs 8s) ; Farmers’ Co-op. v. A. G. Hunt, £8 12s (costs 14s); Farmers’ Co-op. v. C. E. Seabright and Ivy’ Seabright, £l4 10s 2d (costs £1 Ils) ; same v. Robert Stevens, £1 4s 3d (costs 8s); same v. J. A. Badlands, £3 Is (costs 16s) ; Gordon and Gordon v. F. J. Allan, £4 14s 6d (costs 16s) ; same v. F. Bound, £4 15s 6d (costs Ils); Kleeman, Bishop and Co. v. Charles Dykes, £l5 18s 7d (costs £1 3s) ; Bank of New South Wales v. C. McDonnell, £l6B 9s 3d (costs £3 3s 6d) ; John Davis v. W. G. Taylor, £5 Is 3d (costs 15s); Newton King, Ltd., v. F. J. Allen, £l7 19s 2d (costs £1 Ils); Whittington V. A. L. KiveU, UM

Ils 7d (costs, £1 17s): same v. E. N. Heal, trrT 16s 8d (costs, £2 Ils); Farmers’ Co-op. v. J. Dravitzke, £3l 15s 3d (costs £1 Ils) ; same v. A. P. Robertson, £9 9s 9d (costs 10s) ; same v. Richard Davis, £l7 6s 2d (costs £1 4s) ; N. B. Fletcher v. P. H. Beere, £lO 9s 8d (costs, 15s); Thos. Robson v. J. H. Robson, £77 16s 3d (costs, £1 ss); Farmers’ Co-op. v. —. Paulger (balance of costs), £1 12s 7d. Percy Rosewarne, at the suit of the Stratford Hospital Board, was ordered ro pay £l7 18s 6d forthwith, in default 18 days’ imprisonment, warrant to be suspended if defendant pays £lO in reduction of debt within one month, and the balance within two months of the service of the order.

IN BANKRUPTCY. A further adjourned meeting of creditors in the bankrupt estate of W. E. De Ridder, tailor, of Stratford, was held before the deputy official assignee (Mr. J. S. S. Medley) to-day. De Ridder filed on January 20, 1922, and a meeting of creditors was held on January 31. The meeting was adjourned, Mr. Young being deputed to make a search of bankrupt’s property at Foxton. The deficiency in the estate w’as £572. It was decided that if bankrupt’s mother raises £l5O to proceed with regard to attacking a mortgage held by her. It was expected the £l5O, together with the book debts, would realise about 10s in the £. THE POLITICAL ATMOSPHERE. It was thought probable that, following on the Hon. C. J. Parr’s visit to Stratford, some announcement would have been made regarding a candidate in the Government interests for the Stratford electorate at the. forthcoming general elections. Approached before leaving Stratford this morning, the Minister said he could mention no name in this connection, and had no idea of a probable candidate. Political enthusiasts of various shades have mentioned several names as “probables”, but the Minister's statement apparently disposes of these rumors. A. AND P. CARNIVAL. The entries for the Agricultural and Pastoral Association carnival to be held on March 23 are highly satisfactory, and as far as competition is concerned the success of the sports is almost beyond doubt. The running events in particular have created great interest, and the entries in these contests promise big fields of good quality. Various district and local body teams have entered in the relay, football and tug-o’-war events, and the rivalry of district against district should be keen. It should be remembered that entries for the relay, tug-of-war and Highland events do not close till Saturday. Entries for the trotting events also close on Saturday. In this connection the Trotting Association has telegraphed that horses entered in the maiden event w’ill not require to be registered. A real race meeting when races are scarce has an irresistible attraction for the public, and the different classes of events are drawing good entries. A working bee was held on the show grounds to-day, putting the tracks and appointments in ordei, and as the society intend to make a success of the meeting a good day’s sport is expected.

A number of good second-hand typewriters, in first-class condition, for sale: Remington, Smith Premier, Monarch, Yost, Barlock, Royal, Remington Junior and Oliver. Prices from £7 7s to £25. Typewriter supplies and repairs.—W. H. Humphrey, Daily News office, Stratford.