ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY

Taranaki Daily News, 20 July 1929, Page 14

ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY

REPORTS OF MONTH’S ACTIVITIES.

MONTHLY MEETING OF COUNCIL.

Road works done in the Eltham borough during June were reported upon to tho council meeting last night by tho overseer (Mr. J. H. Williams): — Metal patching was done on the eastern portion of Conway Road and on the Lady’s Mile. Tar patching was done on London Street. Two drains on the Lady’s Mile and one in Castle Street were cleaned out.

Six chains of path were reformed on the western side of Castle Street, It was ploughed, packed with clay and sanded. The paths that received attention by chipping off the growth were Bath Street, eastern side, King Edward Street, northern side, Keg worth Street, eastern side, Graham Street, southern side, Taylor Street, southern side, and Mountain Road south, both sides. Kegworth Street path was being graded with clav and sanded.

The water and drainage service remained satisfactory. All leaking services and drain blockages were promptly attended to. An inspection along the water lino and the head works after the earthquake was carried out, and everything found in good order. All manholes and fire-plugs were inspected. The weekly practice of cleaning deadends and septic filters was being strictly attended to. The following is the report of the traffic inspector (Mr. A. E, Lethbridge;; “During the month I have laid three informations under the motor regulations and by-laws. One case was heard at last sitting of the court and the offender was fined £1 and costs £1 10s 6d. The other cases will be heard next Court day. One information set down for next Court day is the case of a boy riding a bicycle on the footpath. ‘The present system of parking cars was recommended by mo to the previous council, and was adopted, and I think that it is the best way of parking cars, as there is no difficulty in removing them. When cars are parked parallel with the footpath in some cases it is a very difficult matter to get a car away as people will not leave enough room between them. Regarding two cases where children were knocked down by passing cars, I made inquiries at the time and camo to the conclusion that it was not on account of the cars being parked in the street, but of children running across the street not heeding the traffic. I do not recommend that cars should not be parked in the main street, as this has proved a failure in other small towns. The number of drivers' licenses issued ' for June was 130. i

DEMAND FOR FARM MORSES.

MILK CARTERS SOUGHT AFTER. Hurses of all descriptions from light sorts to draughts were offered by Messrs, R. P. Morrissey and Co. at their annual fair at Hawera yesterday. 'There was a fair attendance of bidders and although bidding was not consistently keen, the prices realised were satisfactory. A very strong demand existed for milk carters, but light sorts were practically neglected. A fair demand was shown for draughts. Prices for milk-carters ranged from £2O up to £37 10s while draughts brought‘up to £-10. Waggons, implements and sundries met with a readv sale.

K ING 'S TIIEATRE, SIRAT i'o! ID. DOUBLE FEATURE I’ROGR.\MME. The latest Grey novel brought to the screen is “Sunset Pass,” starring Jack Holt, a story of a desperate battle against cattlo rustlers. The scene of the tale is the range land of Arizona. To film this story, Paramount sent Holt and a company of 60 players and technicians to the cattlo country near Tuba City and Flagstaff, Arizona. Here, battling near blizzards and one stiff snowstorm, the stirring action that made this virile tale a best seller was screened. “A Light Woman” is a gay and sparkling story of life among tho upper classes in modern Spain. It has an unusual theme, and has been very cleverlj produced by Adrian Brunel, who made “The Constant Nymph.” The cast includes many favourites and introduces a beautiful young artist, Benita Hume, in her first starring role. Episode 9 of the “Trail of the Tiger” serial will be screened. The programme will be screened at the King’s theatre, Stratford, to-night.