LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIII, Issue 11, 11 September 1915, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On the motion of Mr H. E. Lawrence, probate ol the will ol Mr 1 hos. Inglis, late of Toko, farmer, ha s been granted to the executors by Mr. Justice Denniston.

Probate of the will of the late Robert Dudley Cameron was granted by Mr Justice Denniston at New Plymouth, on Wednesday last, on the motion of Mr Rutherford.

In -sp’ite of strong counter attractions on Thursday evening, a good attendance is reported at the JocaLTheosophic Study Class, to hear Mr E. A. Blackman, F.T.S., on the “Ancient Wisdom.”

A Wellington Press Association telegram to-day states that F. Warelon, seaman, aboard tlie Union Company’s collier Koromiko, fell down tlie hold late last night and was killed instantly, his skul| .being badly smashed.

Among the t wen ty -sov on ctt,h dl dates who sat for the final M. 15. and Ch. B. ‘medical exams.), the following have passed their final:— B. F. Aldred, P. Bj Ldmham.i M. F. C. Dowling, JL. M. Hay, A. M. Johnston. A. Kidd, F. 1), Pinfold, 0. J. Bold. S. Sconllar. A. H. Vivian. K. .M. Wyllie, H. H. Baxter, 'HHJ]. GLB. c. Jolly, I). Martin. Hr H. Kohertson. W. J.- IWid, W. HrSimpson, Ad i). S. Vi’hyte, W, H., Vo png. ~ ,»

()|i aecount of the local Horticultural Society not holding their sjtrihg Honor show this year, the Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild have decided to have an exhibition, when they hope to receive large entries and the support' «f the public. Various cpineptitions will take place, for which‘entries‘will he free. Afternoon tea and supper will he provided at a charge of 6d. Particulars are advertised iu another column.

b All accounts. point to. the: fact that thet arrangements tor the grand Catholic social ;to be) held ip the Town Hall, StnttliOifd. on Thursday might, will snrpass, anything, attempted on previous occasions. Under thesei and favored with fine weather, t,hef attendance should he greater—if j that were at .past The committee, who are fully alive to the high standard that has been seL meet to make final arrangements on Wednesday night. Part of the proceeds of the social will go to strengthen the Sick and Wounded Soldiers’ Fund.

The following notices of motion will come before the ordinary meeting ot the Borough Council on Monday night: —Cr. Young to move; “That the resolution passed at the ordinary meeting of the Council, hold on 9th August. to the effect that the Council acquire the undertaking and goodwill of the Stratford Electrical Supply Co. by valuation be rescinded.” Cr. Thompson to move; “That the brick area be extended to include all that part of Broadway between>Celia and Seyton Streets, and also those portions of Regan Street and Fenton Street between .Miranda and Juliet Streets.

At the annual meeting of the Lowgarth Daiy Company, the chairman (Mr E. A. Cray), said several suppliers had spoken io him regarding the independent hand testing. He made inquiries and found that the tester for the Stratford Dairy Company would test the suppliers’ herds for 2s pel- cow for the season, providing lie was assured oi 400 or 500 cows. Re hoped the meeting would carefully consider the importance of having the herds tested. Over 400 cows were promised in the room, and it was decide to start operations at once. Pembroke Hoad correspondent wri-. tes: —On Thursday evening, in tliftj schoolroom, a farewell was given to, Leonard Aldridge and Reiley. two soldiers who are on leave beforei proceeding to the Dardanelles. The. entertainment was a great ■ success, and showed that the settlers appreei-| ate the sense of duty shown by these two local boys. After supper. Mr W. , Rogers, on behalf of the settlers, presented each of the soldiers with a wristlet watch, and spoke of their line qualities. Rifleman Reiley acknowledged the kindness of the settlers, in a few appropriate-words. The writer adds: These are the first localj boys to leave for the front, and they! are fine specimens of .manhood. If Lord Liverpool's Own, to which they, belong, is composed of men like our, two. then no better battalion landed or will land on Callipoli. The lads woro ( heartily cheered by the large number assembled, and they carry with them, the verv best wishes of all.

A (Jazette lias been revoking the Orders-in-Council prohibiting! the export of butter and potatoes.

The Lowgarth Dairy Company have decided to send their season’s output of cheese, on open consignment through Messrs Henry Lane and Company. of London.

The latest applicants for service with the Reinforcements are Messrs Bernard Harstou and Herbert feummerfield. of Stratford, who have been passed as medically fit.

Weather Forecast. —The indications are for westerly winds, strong to gale, and backing by south to east. Expect dull weather, with much mist and log in parts, in the beginning of the week. Barometer unsteady, but falling after about 2-1 hours.’—Bates. Wellington.

A New Plymouth hospital train, with returned soldiers, leaves Wellington at 9 a.m. .to-morrow, reports the Press Association. Mr J. W. Boon, Mayor of Stratford, states that 'the troopers returning to Stratford will bo met on the Railway platform by the Mayor, Borough Councillors, and members of the Patriotic Committee. The train is expected to arrive at about 7.J0 p.rn.

The announcement is authoritatively 'made that Henry Ford, the designer and manufacturer of the well-known “Ford” car, which is being turned out at the rate of over a thousand a day, has practically perfected a motor tractor, upon which he has been working for a long time, and that within a few years' he expects to develop an immuse new plant at Dearborn, Michigan. where these machines will be built. Nothing in the way of details nor of the character of this tractor lias yet been given out; but the inventor says that it will lie of worldwide importance in reducing the labour of tilling the soil and doing the heavy work on the farm, with a corresponding effect in reducing the cost of food. It will take ten years to fully develop the new plant, where ultimately lie expects to make all the new motors required for both his automobiles and tractors, all the iron work being done here. Mr Ford has acquired over 2000 acres of land at the new site, and of this the new works will occupy about 800 acres,, or nearly one square mile. On a portion of the remaining property, a new town will be provided for, to accommodate the employees.