STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 December 1921, Page 3

STRATFORD.

STRATFORD AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication in the Taranaki Daily News should be left at the office of our local representatives, Wilson Bros., Broadway, Stratford. Orders for papers may also ba left with them. BOROUGH COUNCIL. Dec. IS. The monthly meeting of the general purposes committee of the Borough Council was held on Monday night. Present: Cr-s. C. Jackson (DeputyMayor), R. H. Cameron, S. Ward, A. Stewart, W. Mclnnes, T. Lawson, S. B. Walsh, E. S. Rutherford. The secretary of the Stratford Retailers’ Association asked that steps be taken to minimise the dust nuisance prevailing in Regan and Fenton Streets, by tar-sealing, according to the conditions of the loan, and by the use of the watercart in the meantime. The town clerk said that it had been already decided to tar-seal these streets, and it was hoped to get the wbrk done ’this season. Cr. Mclnnes asked what the cost of tar-sealing per yard was. A number of residents were prepared to pay 25 per cent, of the tar-sealing beyond Miranda Street to Portia Street.

Cr. Wardr suggested that the Retailers’ Association be asked to meet the works committee and go into the matter.

The Deputy-Mayor moved that the association be informed that the work will be done as far as Miranda Street this summer if possible. Cr. Mclnnes rose to enter a protest against the work being left until March on account of the dust nuisance but was cut short by Cr. Ward, who interjected that the committee had already dealt with that matter. Cr. Ward moved that the Retailers’ Association should be requested to meet the works committee and go into the matter of the association’s resolution.— Carried. Several shopkeepers applied for permission to decorate their premises fo r Christmas.—Carried on the Mayor’s casting vote. The borough engineer reported on teaa month’s work. Cr. Lawson, commenting on the “silent policeman” installed at the intersection of Broadway and Regan Street, said the dome had been installed for several weeks, and whilst some people went round it on the correct side, others absolutely ignored it. Cr. Ward moved that on and after next Saturday the inspector be instructed to sue any persons breaking the bylaws with regard to the traffic dome.— Carried. The electrical engineer reported on the month’s work. Cr. Mclnnes. spoke appreciatively of the work of the council’s electrical engineer (Mr. L. E. Vicary). Crs. Jackson, Lawson, and Walsh endorsed the remarks, and a. motion to record the appreciation of the council of Mr. Vicary’s work was carried. The housing committee reported that an interview had been Held with the tenants of the three completed houses, when each of them expressed satisfaction with the value received: The houses being built for Mr. Vicary and Mrs. Healy. »vere not yet completed, and ttee cost of them had not been ascertainea. Jt was decided that applications for houses be definitely cldsed on December 30. Three more < houses had been applied for, and these would be put in hand as soon as arrangements had been completed. A letter was received from two residents in borough houses stating that Cr. Ward, in ventilating grievances, had acted in accordance with their wishes. It was decided that the report of the housing committee and the letter from the two residents should be held over until the meeting of the council on Monday next. The secretary of the Wellington Automobile Club wrote asking the council to support the petition of the executive committee of the Wellington Automobile Association to the Minister of Internal Affairs that the Lights on Ve hides Act be aineneded so as to Ynake it compulsory for every vehicle, whether horse-driven or mechanically propelled, to carry a rear light at night. — Received. In reply to an application from the council to raise a further sum in connection with the electric light extension loan of £7OOO, the Prime ’Minister stated that he was arranging for early consideration of the application.—Received. Mr. W. J. Roche, thfe borough engineer, was granted Cl ir'st mas leave from December 23 till January 4. The cemetery eavetaker reported he had had difficulty with two 400-gallon tanks, no water being procurable during any length of fine weather.—Received. The council inspector reported that he had taken 31 head of stock during the month. Tltere had been one conviction for riding a cycle without a light, and the usual yard inspections had been made. The monthly abattoirs report stated that the stock slaughtered during the month was 'as follows: Cattle 114, calves 2, sheep 626, lambs 100. pigs 40. —Received. The librarian reported that during the month 1732 books were issued, and 1690 returned. Sixteen ne\V books were' added and seven new subscribers enrolled, making the total membership 186

It was decided to employ a junior clerk at the Borough Council office at a salary of £1 per week, and to raise Miss Kelleher’s salary by 10s per week. HOSPITAL BOARD. The monthly meeting, of the ’Stratford Hospital Board was held to-day. Present: Messrs. C. D. Sale (chairman),. C. R. Finnerty, P. Thomson. J. T. Belcher, E. Marfell, G. P. Harkness, W. H. Were, and J. O’Neil. The chairman welcomed to the Board Mr. W. .11. Were, who had been appoints ed to fill the vacancy caused by the departure from the district of R. McK. Morison. The acting medical superintendent (Dr. Sowerby) reported that during November 26 patients were admitted and 32 were discharged, leaving 15 in hospital. There were two deaths. Nine operations had been performed. Isolation was closed on November 24. The matron QVfiss Beedle) reported that owing to an outbreak of fire in the laundry, caused by defeetri’e brick work, the boiler and fireplace/had been pulled down and re-built. The chairman reported that the. Mayor had spoken to him with regard to procuring a motor ambulance for Stratford. Tire cost would be about £7OO. During the past 12 months they had never had a call, for an ambulance. If one were secured the Board would be saddled with tbe cost of its upkeep, ft was decided after discussion that there was na neeft „£or an. ambulance and it

was resolved on the motion of’ Mr. Thomson that the council be informed ■'that in view of the present financ’al stringency the Board could not see ii£s way clear to get an ambulance.

It was decided on the motion of the chairman that the usual sum of £lO should be spent in distributing Christmas “good cheer.” It was resolved on the motion of Mr. E. Marfell, “that it is a matter of great' satisfaction to see Mr. Sole at the head; of the table again.” Mr. Sole brieiiyexpressed his thanks.

Mr. Sole said that the secretary (Mr., T. H. Penn) was very much improved! in health, and they could expect to setei. him back again in the New Year.

This week is the time to get yo(ur Christmas Cards ready for posting. The Autograph Cards are always popular, prices ranging from 1/9 to 2/6 per cabinet. Good Luck and Black Cat Cdrds are 2/- per box,, other dainty boxes and packets at 2/- and 2/6. And don’t iniss getting a Calendar or two; only 6d, 9d to 2/6 each.—Wilson Bros., Stationers, Stratford.

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