STRATFORD DISTRICT PAGE

Taranaki Daily News, 12 June 1926, Page 6

STRATFORD DISTRICT PAGE

(FROM OUR RESIDENT REPORTERS).

MOTORISTS’ INTERESTS. THE AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION. MEETING OF EXECUTIVE. A meeting of the Stratford branch of the executive of the South Taranaki Automobile Association was held tonight. Present: Messrs R. A. Masters (president), H. Bishop, S. Ward, D. J. Malone and the Rev. J. L. A. Kayll. The Inglewood County Council advised that it had considered the awkward spot between Rugby and Norfolk Roads, where a Stratford resident’s ear fell over the embankment. The policy of the council was to do as much as possible in eliminating dangerous spots and much had already been done. The place in question was now receiving further attention.—Appreciative reference was made to the improvements affected. It was decided to requisition 70 additional dangerous bend signs, 70 cross road signs and 20 “drive slowly” signs, and to suggest to the central executive that all future triangle signs be painted red. The secretary was instructed to convey the executive’s sympathies to Mr. J. C. Nichol in Iris recent illness, and expressed hope for his speedy recovery. Mr. Ward reported that the county engineer (Mr. J. W. Spence) had the matter of the naming of streams in the district well in hand. Tire, Stratford Borough Council is to bo asked to go into the matter of allotting camping sites in Stratford on the terms of the previous representations made by a deputation. The central executive was recommended to procure a supply of distinctive transfers similar to those used by Wellington and Auckland associations, for application to wind-shielde. The executive was also recommended to take steps to paint the approaches of all bridges on main roads white, and to erect a warning sign at the entrance to the Eltham golf links. It was decided to ask the Stratford Borough Council to consider the painting of direction lines at intersections on tarred roads and also to take more vigorous'steps to prevent cycles and other vehicles from travelling without lights, especially between daylight and dark. The matter of mileage signs was left in the hafids of Mr. Ward. TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL. BOARD OF GOVERNORS. The monthly meeting of the Stratford Technical High School Board of Governors was held to-night, there being present: Mr. H. Trimble (chairman), Messrs N. H. Moss, S. Maea-lister, J. McAllister, C. D. Sole, W. Hoskin, Rev. J. L. A. Kayll, C. M. Burkett, J.-Coeker and E. S. ; Rutherford. The board expressed its sympathy for Mrs. Tyrer and family in their recent bereavement. Mr. Trimble paid a great tribute to the work and character of the late. Mr. Tyrer, who was

instrumental in founding tiro technical school in Stratford.

The principal (Mr. A. H. R. Amess) reported that the school reopened for the second term on May 25, when the roll was as follows: First year, commercial 26, science 50, general 39; second year, commercial 14, science 37, general 25; third year, commercial 9,"Science 31, general 37; the total number of pupils being 263. There were five withdrawals and three enrolments since his last report. During the winter term there was much activity in school games, the intention being to have as many of the pupils playing organised games as Xvas possible. The following list of teams gave an indication of the numbers engaged in such games: There were seven teams of girls playing basketball, two teams of girls playing hockey. On the boys’ side, the first fifteen was playing in the third grade competition, and there' were two teams playing in the fifth grade competition. The remaining boys were divided up into four school grade teams which played a round of matches. A hearty vote of thanks to Dr. Gordon for a donation of several fine views of Rome, was passed.

The board went into the matter of heating the school and, in addition to those already carried out, further improvements were decided upon. The works committee was instructed to report on proposed improvements generally, and on the possibility of forming a playing field in the small paddock adjoining the football field. An estimate is to be obtained of the cost of erecting a permanent barrier at the football ground to prevent spectators from encroaching on the playing area. Mr. Trimble will report on the matter of growing more trees in the grounds at the next meeting of the board. Mr. Amess reported on the wireless set and proposed radio club, and the board entered into a lengthy discussion on the matter.

WEDDING. x WILSON—PIPER. The wedding took place on Wednesday at St. John’s Anglican Church, of Jessie Helen, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.- Piper, to William Cochran, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Wilson, of Stratford. Archdeacon Meredith was the officiating minister. The. bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a becoming flared frock of satin morocain trimmed with georgette and silver roses. She wore a handsome embroidered veil, the gift of her aunt, and carried a white and pale pink bouquet. The maid of honour was Miss A. Wilson, sister of the bridegroom. She wore a pretty lace dress over apricot moroeain. She also wore an apricot veil and wreath of gold leaves. Miss E. White, as bridesmaid, was daintily frockcd in lavender satin morocain and silver lace, with veil and bouquet to tone. Mr. Howard Piper was best man, Mr. Fred Sugden, cousin of the bridegroom, being groomsman. After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride’s parents, where the guests were received by Mrs. Piper, who wore a brown tweed coatfrock with hat to tone, and carried a bouquet of brown and gold. Mrs. Wilsofi, mother of the

bridegroom, wore a black and white tunic frock with hat cn suite, and carried a white and heliotrope bouquet. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson left for their honeymoon in New Plymouth, the 'bride travelling in a saxe blue gabardine coatfrock, tailored coat and saxe hat. The bridegroom’s present to the bride- consisted of a gold wristlet watch, tvhile to the bridesmaids he gave pearl necklaces. Included among the guests were Mr. a nd Miss J. Reid, Mrs. Fergnssen, Mrs. L. Berg and Miss L. Hill all of Stratford. GENERAL ITEMS. Football enthusiasts are promised, a keen and exciting match at Stratford to-morrow (Saturday),, when the Stratford seniors play a friendly match against Kapouga. The public are notified that although the advertisement mentioned Victoria Park as the ground ■on which the match would be played, the subsequent wet weather has caused the venue to be changed to the showground, where comfortable seating accommodation may be had in the grandstand. In this issue citizens of Stratford are advised that the annual meeting of the | Citizens’ Band will be held in the Municipal Chambers next Tuesday. As the band is a public institution well worthy of whole-hearted support, a large attendance will go a long way to stimulate interest in the band and let the members feel that their efforts are appreciated. In his monthly report to the Stratford Technical High School Board of Governors to-night, Mr. A. H. R.-Aniess, the principal, referring to organised games at the school, said it was. much I better to produce players than onlookers and critics. , Yesterday, Mr. T. M. Ball, District Engineer of Public Works, and officers of the engineering branch of the Railway Department, completed their inspection of the Te Roti-Opunake line. Mr. Ball subsequently stated that in all probability the line would be handed over to the Railway Department in about a fortnight’s time. At the annual meeting of the Taranaki Friesian Breeders’ Association, it was decided to arrange for a Taranaki exhibit of Friesian cattle at the next Royal Show. The replies of the various breeders who had been approached were reported by the secretary (Mr. A. J. Barr) to be very satisfactory, and the inspection committee will shortly examine the animals to be exhibited. A meeting of local radio enthusiasts was held at the Stratford Technical High School last night. Mr. A. H. R. Amess, who was in the chair, explained that the school receiving set would be open for the use of any chib that might be formed. He thought the time was opportune for the formation of a i;adio club. After a brief discussion, it was decided, to form such a club, and a provisional committee consisting of Messrs Amess, R. R. Knewstubb, A. IJ. Thompson and L. Craig were appointed, with Mr. J. C. McDowell as honorary secre-

tary pro tern. The Stratford Technical High School A hockey team defeated the Inglewood ladies on Thursday by 8 goals to 0. Miss McCrea, of the staff of the Stratford Technical High School, has received notice of her appointment to the staff of the Wellington Girls’ College.