LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 8, 13 December 1915, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

During the prevalence of the diphtheria epidemic, no,, children, visitors will be allowed at the Stratrord Hospital or about,the grounds.

A cheery and welcome visitor to I many homes in all parts of the Do- | minion just now is the New Zealand j Observer Christmas annual. Each year the current issue seems better than the last. The number now to hand is full to bursting point with good things clever sketches and breezy topical writing. The "Christmas Cards" are indeed excellent.

A meeting of the shareholders of the Midhirst Dairy Co. was held in the Public Hall, Midhirst, this afternoon, when Mr W. Skedgewell presided over a large attendance. The business before the meeting was to consider the advisability of making cheese in preference to butter. After a good deal of discussion it was decide ed. on the motion of Mr Kendrick, seconded bv Mr J. Fabish: That the Midhirst Dairy Co. continue to make butter.

.The Ladies' Patriotic Committee have arranged for morning 'ieay arid afternoon tea at their rooms in Broadway, to-morrow. Mesdaines Boon, Crawshaw, Abraham and Budge will be in charge. The shop will be open at eleven o'clock. Everything provided will be of the best, and it is expected that those of the public who indulge in the luxury of morning or afteriioon tea will pay the rooms a visit. Those who usually abstain are asked to break the rule for once, as the quality of the refreshments are guaranteed not to cause dyspeptics woe.

At a meeting of shareholders of I the Midhirst Dairy Company, held in the Midhirst Puhlic Hall this afternoon, there being nearly 140 present, Mr G. Sangster moved, after discussion: "That it be a recommendation to the directors to donate 1 per cent, of the Company's turnover for the present season .to the Patriotic Fund." The motion was seconded by Mr' Symonds and carried, there being no dissentient voice. It may be stated that last year's total was £91,000, which, on a one per cent' basis, would contribute £940, but this season, with an increased amount; practically assured, the contribution to tjie Patriotic Funds is estimated to he at least £IOOO, which amount must be considered very creditable indeed to the district.