STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 81848, 19 September 1906, Page 2

STRATFORD.

(Our Own Correspondent.) Owing no doubt to the inclemency of the weather the attendance at the display by the pupils of the Akeware Gymnasium was far below that which the performance deserved. However, those who braved the wet were well repaid, for the various exercises were wed done. To Messrs Bean (Captain) and Turner, the young fellows owe a debt of great gratitude for the time and labour they have given to the work to make tfiem proficient. During the evening songs, and musical items were given by several ladies and gentlemen. - Mr Hastings Jjraddell, who lias been chief reporter on the Stratford Evening Post for the past two years, has been appointed editor of the Waikato Times, and takes up duty at Hamilton in about a week's time. During his time in Stratford Mr Braddell has done good work for his proprietary and for tho district, and the Waikato people may rest assured that their interests will be well safeguarded by him. I hear tilv wish him success in his new sphere of labour. A daily coach service has been inaugurated between Kaponga and Stratford.

The horticultural show in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will be held on Friday and Saturday. There wil'lt be a 'arge display, and the Show promises to be a great success. The show will be liekl in Messrs Biayhaw and Co.'s show rooms, which are admirably adapted for the purpose, being so centrally situated.' By the mail train yesterday morning thpre departed, en route for Christchurch, Mother Marv St. Cle meiit, of the Stratford Conye n t and teacher of the High School In connection with that irtslini'tion. Mother Mary has been in Stratford for close on 12 years, and has endeared herself to the past and present pupils of the Convent School, and her departure is keenly felt.