STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 September 1922, Page 6

STRATFORD.

DAILY NEWS AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication in the Taranaki Daily News should be left at the office of our local representatative, care Mr. W. H. Humphrey, Broadwaj-, Stratford. Orders for papers may also be left with him. BOROUGH AFFAIRS. GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE. Sept. 11, The general purposes committee of the Borough Council was held to-night. Present: The Mayor (Mr. J. W. McMillan) and Crs. E. S. Rutherfurd, S. Ward, A. Stewart, W. Mclnnes, C. Jackson, T. Lawson, S. B. Hunter, and R. H. Cameron. An apology was received from Cr. C. B. Walsh. Mr. R. Masters, M.P., asked the council to give an expression of opinion on the proposed Main Highways Bill, in view of its early presentation to the House. —It was decided that Mr. Masters be informed that providing the clause relating to municipalities is retained in the Bill the council will be satisfied. The clause referred to is as follows: It is proposed that from the main highways fund there should be paid to municipalities through whose territory the main road runs, such a sum per mile as is paid to -the local authority immediately surrounding the municipality. /

With reference to ' the removal of rubbish from the post office the Municipal Association of New’ Zealand wrote stating that the dispute regarding the removal of rubbish had come before the executive, and it had been decided to take a test case in the Supreme Court as to whether the Government was entitled to have refuse removed from post offices free of charge. In the meantime it was advised that the council continue the service in the interests of public health. —Received. The New Plymouth Borough Council forwarded the following resolution, passed by the council, with regard to the Stratford council’s application for a supply of electric current: That the Stratford town clerk be informed that this council regrets that it is unable to consider the application owing to the Taranaki Power Board having jurisdiction over the intervening district.—Received. The Taranaki Education Board wrote stating that no benefit could be derived by the board setting up a committee to go into the matter of the removal of electric wires from the Technical High School grounds, and definitely asked that the wires he removed from tlie grounds.—The engineer was instructed to report on the question of laying a line underground on the school property. The Government abattoir inspector (Mr. Kinnear Ross) wrote drawing the councils attention to the insanitary state of the cattle race and the conveniences at the abattoir. Attention had been previously drawn to these conditions.—Referred to the*works committee. G. Lamplough applied for permission to keep pigs on his propertv in Pembroke Road. The pigs would be kept well away from the street and about C>oo yards from any house.—On the recommendation of the works committee it was decided to refer the application to the health officer for a report. The Taranaki Electric Power Board forwarded particulars of the procedure necessary in the event of the council joining up .with the board, the substance of which has already been published. VICTORIA BRIDGE. I THE DEPARTMENT’S ATTITUDE. Regarding the increased cost of constructing the new bridge in Broadway, Mr. R. Masters has been in communication with the Minister of Public Works ; for some time. To to-night’s meeting of the Borough Council Mr. Masters forwarded the following memo which he had received from the Minister: “Referring to an interview held in my office with Mr. J. W. McMillan (Mayor of Stratford) and yourself (Mr. Masters), I have now to advise you that I have carefully gone into all the pros and cons and facts concerning the extra cost of the bridge owing to faulty foundations. I am of opinion that the department has not misled the Borough Council, and I can find no reason to allow any latitude on this score. I therefore regret, in view of all the circumstances, especially those referring to the large amount of development that is necessary in the backblocks districts, that I am unable to extend the Government’s contribution towards this bridge —that is, the Government will stand one-fourth and the council three-fourths of the total cost.” THE MARDI GRAS. Keen interest is being displayed by all concerned in the promotion of the Mardi Gras for the purpose of raising funds to start the Stratford Band. On Wednesday evening the band committee will meet for the purpose of selecting a candidate for the honor of queen of the carnival, and the Fire Brigade are to he invited to be present in support of the same candidate. Other bodies are being approached with a view to inducing them to put forward candidates, and by the public interest being taken it would appear that competition will be keen. Messsrs. J. Hopkins and H. Burmester intend visiting the surrounding districts to solicit their co-operation in the scheme. VICTORIA PARK GROUNDS. The Taranaki Rugby Union wrote to to-night’s meeting of the Borough Council stating that the New Zealand Union had approved of a loan of £5OO for the purpose of laying out a football ground in Victoria Park, providing that the council passed a resolution that whenever the Taranaki Rugby Union renuire the use of the park ground for 'football purposes the council will grant the use thereof on not less advantageous terms than those charged to other bodies, in any case. «t a rate not exceed•inr 15 per cent, of the gate takings. I Correspondence was also received from >fr. R. Masters, M.P., relating to his

negotiations with the New Zealand Rugby Union to obtain the desired results. The Rugby Union’s stipulation was agreed to. MUSIC EXAMINATIONS. The following are the results o-f the June theory examination:— Intermediate. —A. Riera G 5 (St. Mary’s School) ; advanced junior, E. Chamberlain GG (Miss Harrison, L.T.C.L.); junior, I. Cocker 73 (Miss Harrison); preparatory, N. Allen 97 (Miss Harrison), S. Grubb 91 (Miss Harrison). Stratford Convent.—Senior: I. Booker 80 (honors) ; intermediate, A. Yandle 87 (honors), R. Neilson 80 (honors). V. -Croft 66; junior, C. Smith 78; preparatory. I. Croft 92, F. Croft 91, F. Uniacke 89. M. Tunbridge 82, I. Meyenberg 73, E. Rothery 71. GENERAL ITEMS. The death occurred at Stratford this morning of Mr. Joseph Mulree, at the age of 86 years. The lats Mr. Mulree was one of the oldest settlers in the district. The Rev. A. J. Seamer, superintendent of the Maori Missions, addressed a large congregation at the Methodist Church last night, and was assisted by the Rev. Wi Kaitara, native minister. THE KING’S) THEATRE. “PECK’S BAD' BOY” AND “THE LEATHER PUSHERS.” A special matinee performance will be given at the King’s Theatre, Stratford, to-day, commencing at 2 p.m.. to allow country people and school children to attend the screening of “Peck’s Bad Boy.” starring Jackie Coogan, and the first instalment of the new series or films, “The Leather Pushers.” Jackie Coogan will be well remembered by all for his wonderful work in “The Kid,” the picture in which he was co-starred with Charlie Chaplin. As the star of this latest production he is seen as a regular American boy. full of mischief and full of fun, who is always making a “peck” of trouble for himself, and particularly for others. It is a production that will be enjoyed by old and young alike. “The Leather Pushers,” wnicn will also be shown, is a series of new productions, dealing in the main with all classes of sport. Tn each series there is a big fieht in which a well known boxer is always introduced. “The Leather Pushers” is not a serial, but a series of the most interesting pictures that have been produced. Usual admission prices will be charged at the matinee to-day. but to-night’s prices will be as follows: D.C. 2s, stalls Is Gd, children half-price.

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