STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 March 1922, Page 6

STRATFORD.

STRATFORD 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. BOROUGH COUNCIL. March 21. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Borough Council was held on Monday night. Mr. H. Bree, chief postmaster, New Plymouth, wrote acknowledging receipt of information from the postmaster at Stratford that the council did not intend to remove rubbish from the post office premises. Mr. Bree pointed out that it was the express statutory duty of the local authority' to remove house refuse within the district. He hoped there would be no need to press the matter.

The clerk pointed out that he had been told by an officer of the post office that it was not intended to pay any fee for the removal of rubbish. In fact, the previous year’s -fees had not been paid. The post office had no more right to expect a free sanitary service than a free water or light service.

Cr. Mclnnes humorously remarked that the council should make a bargain with the Postal Department, that the council would remove the rubbish from the post office for 5 years if the department started the erection of the new post office.

The matter was left over till the next meeting of the council. Cr. Mclnnes suggested that in the event of any rooms in the municipal buildings being unlet at the coming public auctions the council consider the setting aside of a rest room. Cr. Jackson agreed that a rest room was a necessity in the town. The proper time to consider the matter was when it was found that a room was unlet, and this state of affairs seemed improbable. Cr. Mclnnes asked the position in regard to the new town bridge.—The De-puty-Mayor said he believed the tenders had been sent to Hamilton to be signed, and that "they would be accepted.

It was decided to take the old fire engine from under the fire station, paint i it, and place it in the station. Or. Lawson believed the engine was brought out with the Imperial troops during the Maori war. He suggested that a search be made of its history and a plate placed upon the engine with a summary of the history.—Agreed to.

On the recommendation of the works committee, Messrs. Davidson and Neilson’s tender of 9s per yard for 1000 yards of boulders was accepted. The housing committee reported that two more houses had been completed, the cost being as follows: No. 5 £1212, including architect’s fees; No. 6. £1341, including motor garage. Three houses had been allotted, two of which were in course of erection. Tenders had been called in each case for material required, the lowest tender being accepted in each instance. The houses now allotted would take up the whole of the loan, making a total of nine houses erected under the scheme. The State Forest Service’s circular advocating a policy of tree planting on waste ground was held over till the next meeting. On the recommendation of the enj gineer, it was decided to purchase a concussion relief valve for the water mains at a cost of £l5. TENNIS COURTS WANTED.

The secretary of the Stratford Lawn Tennis Club wrote to the last meeting of the Domain Board asking permission to meet the council with a view to arranging for sufficient ground to lay down tennis courts in Victoria Park. Mr. Thomson said the matter of a private club wishing to have lawns on public grounds was one of policy. _ Mr. T. Lawson believed that the in* tention was to make the club a public one, such as those in other towns, it being suggested that it should absorb all the clubs. Mr. S. B. Hunter said the dub wanted a piece of ground larger than the one they held at present, and so that they could control it themselves. It was decided to meet a deputation from the club at a special meeting of the board on Monday night next. The headmasters of the Stratford Technical High School and the primary school wrote asking permission for the children to play football on the Victoria Park playing areas. —Permission was granted subject to non interference with the work of the Domain Board in ploughing the grounds, etc. STRATFORD A. AND P. CARNIVAL. The Stratford A. and P. Association has altered the time for the commencement of their carnival to 11 o’clock, and visitors are to be on the grounds at the advertised 'time, have their lunch in the association’s luncheon rooms, and be free to enjoy the programme presented for their entertainment. No pains have been spared to make this event an outstanding success and, given anything like a fine day, the committee will have the satisfaction jf being amply rewarded for their work. The public is assured that no efforts will be spared to avoid any delay in getting off the mark, a necessity in view of the number of events to be put through. In addition to the events already advertised it has been arranged to include a 220 yards High School race. A strong entry is anticipated and should be of considerable interest to parents and

those interested in the future welfare of local sport. Besides cycling and running events, which are very well filled, the tug-of-war and footballers’ relay race promise excellent competition. Trotting handicaps are timed to commence at 2.15; the nominations received exceed the most sanguine expectations, and will undoubtedly be the means of

drawing a large number of visitors. The Maiden Handicap will be run off in two heats of 14 and 13 horses respectively. In the Open Handicap 19 horses have been nominated, including the wellknown trotters, '"Queen Chimes,” •’Linotype,” “Conscript” and “Elrosa.” The Farmers’ Handicap is creating great interest in the district; it is thought that the spectators will more than get value for their money from this event alone. Ihe two motor grass track experts, Messrs. Seed and Rack, report their machines as being ready to decide the challenge received from the Continental ehampioii, M. Henri Aplyyn, and are satisfied that the result is, as far as they are concerned, a foregone conclusion. Vinpeppo’s Antipodean Circus and Zoo will be on the grounds. No one should miss the opportunity of witnessing this wonderfully versatile combination of artists, included in whom are Zanno, the renowned juggler from the East, Carden-- Wilson, master of the electric wire, the Midget Maginty, Morrison Wilson in the celebrated Mexican act, Joe Merryman, and “Princess,” the talking horse. PERSONAL. Mr. J. B. Richards has been apointed the Borough Council’s representative on the Egmont National Park Board. GENERAL. A violent thunderstorm, accompanied by brilliant flashes of lightning, struck Stratford early this morning. The wind was high, but moderated later, while the atmosphere became much cooler. The next annual meeting of the New Zealand Jersey Breeders’ Association will be held at Stratford on June 28. A concert and dance is to 'be given at the Stratford Town Hall on Thursday night in aid of the juvenile candidate of the Eltham combined band carnival. Particulars are advertised in this issue. A sale of 300 cases of fruit is advertised for 2 p.m. to-day at Lamason’s mart. 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. Type-writer supplies and repairs.—W. H. Humphrey, Daily News office, Stratford.