LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 85, 10 August 1915, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

In the case of assault on the police, heard at the'Leviu Court yesterday, the Hue inflicted on R. Cameron, was £2. not £2O, as stated yesterday, reports the Press Association to-day.

Weather Forecast.—The indications are for westerly moderate to strong winds with a south-easterly tendency.

Expect changeable and showery weather. Barometer unsteady.

It is reported by the übiquitous man in the street that the police are skinning their eyes! and closely watching the abuse of liquor in the sale to youths under age. Forewarned is forearmed!

At last night's meeting of the Borough Council, the Mayor (-Mr J. W. Boon), said that it was advisable to extinguish the street lights on moonlight nights, which was a practice carried out in many other towns*

It is openly discussed in Parliament-] ary and other circles that, unless mifficient recruiting is kept up under the present system, the needs of the Imperial Authorities "in the matter of re-inforcement"s and fresh battalions will shortly lead to some Form of Conscription in New Zealand.

A shocking accident is reported by the Press Association at Dunedin. Robert New burn (1(5), employed at the Kaitangata coal mine, had both" his feet torn oft' while engaged oiling the machinery at the tip shed. Apparently, his clothing caught in a revolving shaft and his feet struck the overhead beam.. The poor fellow was removed to the Dunedin Hospital.

Of the seventeen oxen (apart from old cons, etc., etc.) slaughtered at the Stratford Abattoirs la,st, month, one butcher had twelve to his 1 credit, while another had five'. Housewives! who had "the month" with either of these tradesmen, but particularly the firs.t mentioned, were getting a good deal better value for their; money than .their neighbors who were dealing with- the others.

there is a large amount?, of; business' to be disposed of i> r ];fthe -j Stratford 1 Magistrate's fCfojii-t on Friday, many! of 'thecases'.hejing those adjourned! I'rom 'a fortnight ago/f'Therie -are! fouv lt civil cases (three defended), one case of disobedience of maintenance Order] under the Destitute Persons.' ;Act : , one ! case, of indecent hingiiage, t and two ta%S or breaches 1 of line Licensing Act set down for hearing, i, ,,, 4 ~v , . „...-.

! As a record aad example of careless Ymii-erlaltofcV-in the matter of the use, or rather abuse' of Government military equipment, a discovery made in Stratford yesterday is worth recordin g. Several sets of bandoliers such as are used by mounted men were found in the back of a shop in Broadway. They had] been left there some years ago and tShe're had stayed until J'pund, by a mejmbeT of 'the I ''Staff/ 1 It us regrettable thai''this should be! soy .ajul sucb,.,ab,us« ileni'a'nds' prosecution ,o^L,tbe M )>ai't pf jthe "offenders/ '

, The masked, plain a'n'tffaiicy dross* ball, to .be, held,gt Eltharti in the Town ,H,aU, .under, .-the, auspices of the Combined Sports I ops, Friday night, promises to be a great success'. An energetic committee of ladfes is now hard at work making 'arrangements, and prizes are to he given for both ladies' and gentlemen's most original make-up, and for the prettiest dresses and costumes. It is hoped, that many Stratford residents will he in attendance, as the ball is looked upon to be "the" event of the Carnival. The ball is being made the medium for a farewell to the next batch of recruits, leaving Eltham on Monday next. The Mayor (Mr Dive) will be present, and will address the men. Stratford is certain to be well represented.

Speaking at the Borough Council meeting last evening ill reply to the presentation of an illuminated address. .Mr N. J. King showed an enviable pride in, and loyalty, to, the town and district. "The. future of Stratford is assured." he said. "1 confidently believe that the town will yet be one of very much more importance than it is at present. It is really the junction of the Province with Auckland, which will in itself be a.

great boom, and of such importance that few now realise. The town has an energetic Mayor and a good body of Councillors with plenty of "go" in them, and a capable town clerk and foreman to look after details. Indeed, Stratford is fortunate in this respect, and I see no reason why the towu should not yet occupy the position predicted for it years ago. The new municipal buildings will be an adjunct to the town, and altogether I see no reason why Stratford .should not be the best town in the North Island."