LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIII, Issue 60, 9 November 1915, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

To-day is tlio day allowed In law for fclio return of the National Registration papers, ami eligible* are reminded that heavy penalties are attached to non-compliance with the Act. A Sydney cablegram states thai 3000 are affected by the brewery strike. At the Borough Council meeting I si evening, the architect for the new Municipal Buildings (Mr J. I). Healy) stated that the foundation stone for the buildings would not be in Stratford for Thursday. It was resolved, in the motion of the Mayor, seconded by (V. Davev, that the laying of the foundation stone be held on Thursday week, at 3 p.m., arrangements to be i left in the hands of the Reserves Com-j mitlee.

Weather Forecast.—Tho indications are for southerly strong to gale pre- ! vailing. The weather will probably i prove squally with heavy shower's, and : will probably become colder. Barometer rising.- Bates, Wellington. A special mooting of the Borough Council will bo hold on Wednesday at . S p.m. to confirm tho resolutions pass- > od at a special meeting on 12th October re surrender of lease from •!. .\lcChiggage and amendments to building ; regulations. The rainfall at "Rivemhvle," !n----glewood, for October, as supplied by Miss Trimble, shows that a total of 7.!)!) inches fell during the month, the highest registration being 1.13 on the 18th. Tho details are as follows: — Ist, .Odin ; 2nd, 1.00; 3rd, .If);. 41 It. .40; sth. .01 ; 6th, \0! ; 7th, .35 ; Kth, .15 ; S)th, .02 : LOth, .IS: ] hit. .24 : loth, .58; 10th. .00; 17th. .22;>18th, 1.13; 19th, 10; 20th. .1)1 ; 24th, .31 ; 25th, .14; 20th, .20; 28th, .07..; 29th, .' '; 30th, .23; 31st, .80. -.10 Roquet and Tennis. Club opened i .ho si ' .on at the Victoria Park on Saturday last. Tho opening day was really to have been on .Thursday last. but, on account of the weather, the Committee postponed it to Saturday. Th weather on Saturday was not very promising, and consequently the attendance was not very largo. A collection was taken up for one oi the patriotic funds during the afternoon. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the ladies, after which the greens were declared open, and play commenced.

A first offender for drunkenness who appeared before Mr C. 1). Sole. .J.P., this morning, was convicted and discharged. The accused was ordered to pay 20s, the amount of a window broken, and for resisting Police-Con-stable Sweeny while in the execution of his duty, he was fined 20s. A Maori } who was arrested at Toko yesterday on a charge of cattle-stealing,, was remanded to appear at Hawera on Thursday.

The progress of the construction of the new municipal buildings -was reported on by Mr J. D. Healy at the meeting of the Stratford Borough Council last evening. Mr Healy said the concrete work was practically completed up to the first floor, and the contractor was waiting for some struts and secondary bearas which had not conn l to hand. The tiler, the fibrous plaster layer, and the platelayer would soon In- Working' on the building, and ,the contractor expected. to i have the 'construction completedby the- end of February, if given .'.fine; weather.' 1 The architect 'said. ■in his opinion, the Imilding would not be completed until possibly the end <>l March. His Worship the Mayor was ■appointed to confer with Mi"'Healy on .my matters requiring attention.

The following new Books have been added to the Stratford Public Library: "The Oakleyites" (E. F. Benson). "Michael O'Hallorau" (Gene-Stratton Porter). "Tlie .lacket" (.lack London), "The Court Favorite" (Mrs B. Reynolds); • ( The i Caves of <Sbotid" (David Hennessey), "The Kennedy People" (W. Pett Ridge). -'-'The Lost House" (David Lyall), "Beacon Fires" (Morice Gerard); "A Young .Man's -Year" (Anthony Hope), "Sylvia's Marriage" (Upton Sinclair), "Mr Lyndon at Liberty" (Victor IB ridges), ".Mary Moreland" (M. Van Yorst). "The Mountains of the Moon" (J. D. Beresford)', "When a .Man Marries" (M. F. Mann). "The Virgin's Treasure" (Louis Gerard), "The Hope of the House" (Agnes and 15. Castle). "With Carson and Fremont" (Edwin Sabin), "The Elixir of Life" (Arthur Bansome), "Money's Worth" (F. Balicroft), "Christian Derrick" (B. Stott), "His Wife's Sister" (Mrs C Head), "The Perpetual Choice" (C. Cotterell), "Bittersweet" (Grant Richards), "The Yellow Claw" (Sax Rohmor).

The effort by the Associated Auctioneers of Stratford on behalf of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund on the 24th inst.. promises to lie very successful. Keen friendly rivalry is being evinced by the staffs of the different firms in connection with the sale of tickets, which, it was reported to the meeting; of the executive last evening, were going off "like hot cakes," as one member expressed himself. The evening will take the form of a social, vocal and instrumental items being sandwiched in between the dances. The programme committee already guarantee a treat, the best available talent having been secured, including a full orchestra of twelve performers. Tt seems almost needless to remark upon the very worthy object of the entertainment, on which such n wealth of enthusiasm is heing concentrated, and under all (he circumstances, therefore, il mnv be taken for granted that the Town Hall on Wednesday the 24th will be the .scene of life and laughter and much joy. After all, joy is more divine than sorrow! The joint secretaries, Messrs F. P. Kane and J. M, Hignett, have a word to say lo the wise, ami otherwise, in an advertisement on page eight of this issue.

For having treated a friend to a glass of boor Peter Blaylock was, at Gateshead, England, fined 40s, and George Hewitt, the friend, was lined 10s for having consumed the beer. Humphrey Tiuling. the licensee, was fined !_'.") for having allowed the supply, and Blaekliouse M'Yitie, the manager, was fined 5 for having supplied tho boor. An inquest was hold this morning before Mr C. I). Sole. J.P.. ; ,iid a Jury of six, touching the death of Michael Elliott Good), infant son of Mr Thomas Gooch, Toko Road. Evidence wa s given by the child's parents and Mrs Smith, a neighbour, and a verdict was returned that the baby died from natural causes, and that it'll care and attention was shown to i"t by the parents. The executive of the Stratford A. and P. (Association have all arrangements well in hand for the Show, which takes place on Ist and 2nd December. Tho inducement offered to exhibitors is far in excess of that of last year. Tho popularity of this fixture is evident by the keen interest taken by those in charge of the various sections. 'J'he entries are coming in very fast., and the office staff are kept going. Among the entries are some of the host blood animals in the Dominion, and exhibitors from Auckland. Hawke's Pay and Ghristchureh have decided to show. Considerable support was promised by exhibitors at Palmerston Show. The side-show department will bo on a far larger scale than that of previous years, as several new firms have engaged space. The catering will be in the hands of Mr Dustin, of Waiiganui. Special trains will be run by the Railway Department to suit the convenience of the public. Hot water will be provided on the ground. Picnic parties will find the Show Grounds an ideal place for a day's outing.

A very interesting and instructive lecture entitled "The Greatest War in History" was delivered by Mr H. Foston to well-filled seat s at the Methodist Hall last evening. The lecturer dwelt mainly on nation builders, drawing comparisons between people of to-day and those of about 100 years ago. Pictures were thrown on the screen in connection with every matter dealt with, and this greatly helped to win the,appreciation of the audience. Mr Foston spoke at some length on the development, advantages and disadvantages of war- under modern conditions to- those lof a century ago. The. speaker outlined the advance'of .science relating to war. A feature of the evening was The rendering oP'tlie old patriotic songs. Mr Foston said "Good-Bye Tipperary" was dying in favour, and the men were substituing old patriotic strains, like the Scottish war song, "The Men of Harlech." Mr K. G. Foster, of Stratford, presided. Half the proceeds of the evnings entertainment are to be devoted to the Chaplain's War Fund.

No effort is being spared to make the recaption to our Returned Soldiers, and the Farewell to the next draft of Reinforcements to be held at the Town Hall on Thursday evening nest, a gigantic success. The residents of town and country will, no doubt, seize this opportunity of showing their appreciation of the gallant" deeds' performed by the boys 'who have been fighting in the Dardanelles, and also their appreciation of the boys who'are joining the next draft' of Reinforcements. The following local amateurs will assist during the evening:— Mrs E. G. Robinson, Misses M. Mackay, Sangster, Feildes, and Messrs B. Malone, F. Dunlop, A. F. Wilson, F. Ranford, J. Howe, and Hale. His Worship the Mayor, Mi J. B. Hine, M.P., and Mr Hathaway. will deliver short addresses, while Mr David McLaren, of Wellington, has accepted the Council's invitation to deliver a speech. Seats will be reserved for the soldiers and their relatives. At the conclusion of the speech-making and concert programme, the returner] soldiers and reinforcements, together with their parents, will be entertained at, supper, to which invitations have been also issued to members of the various local authorities and Patriotic Societies. Tt is hoped that the townspeople will rise to the occasion and make the gathering the success it deserves to be. The Municipal and Pipe Bands will provide music outside the hall liefore the commencement of the concert programme, while the Egmont Club orchestra kindly consented to assist at the concert. A Monster Gift Stock Sale for Wounded Soldiers' Fund is being organised by the Auctioneers ot Stratford and the Patriotic Committee. Promises of gifts will be welcomed, and every member of the Patriotic General Committee is asked to work bard ami main, the sale a n unqualified success. *