Stratford News

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 70, 9 August 1912, Page 3

Stratford News

From our Resident Reporter. WEDDING BELLS. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at Holy Trinity Church. Stratford, on Thursday afternoon, m the. presence of a number of friends, ;>e tiia r.ev. \\\ a. Butler. The '■oniraoin,,' iu'" L i ( . s wo. z Miss Belle McDonald, o: f'.-.i'fard, Mid Mr. C. 11. Trask, of 111 re:.i Iheor ?e was given away l.y -•• „ other, and looked. charming in. her bucini robes . cream .satin , lianr.euse, with cream ninon tiinie trimmed wilb pearl fringe. anil corsage of pearl insertion. She wore the usual wreath and veil, a gold bangle, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried a white prayer book. Her attendants were three bride-maids, a (lower girl, and page Miss Kate Kellv, the chief bridcsnniid, the niece of the bride, wore crystalline, trimmed with champagne Fatin, and a large black hat trimmed with coral pink rosette. Miss DorisCleaver, niece of Or- bride, was dressed in coral pink ninon, piped with helio- i trope, and Miss Minn- YYVbber, cousin of the bridegroom, pale heliotrope ninon piped in coral pink, each of these voting | Indies wearing a dainty eapulct of flowers. Little Miss Joyce Cleaver, as Victorian flower girl, was in pale blue, and Master Cleaver, the page, in white! satin. The bride-maids carried posies of violets, and the flower «irl a. basket of violets. The bridegroom's gifts to the bridesmaids consisted of gold crosses and chains to the two first mentioned, cold brooches to the third and the flower girl. and a silver pencil to the page. The bride's present to the bridegroom was a set of silver-backed brushes. The best nia-n was Mr. Harris, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, and the groomsman. Mr. ] Trask. the bridegroom's brother. After ( the ceremony a reception was ilidd at the Parish Hall, and Mr. and Mrs. Trask ) loft during the afternoon for Xow Plvmouth, en route to Auckland. SCOTS FOREGATHER.

A WEE SCOTCH NICUT AT TOKO.

The foundation of the Toko branch of the Tnranaki IVovinc/al Scottish Society was duly accomplished 071 Wednesdav night at the Coronation Hall, and to celebrate the .event a smoke conceit was held. There was an attendance of about a hundred settlers, principally with Scottish Hood in their veins, and including a drag loa<l from Stratford and a strong contingent from Inglewood. All the arrangements did the greatest credit to Messrs. D. Maxwell and T. A. Lees, who were responsible, and the management of the evening's entertainment reflected mightily on the army of willing workers. There was ;ni abundance of talent, ami sufficient refreshment, and the band of the clock was turned well into the. "wee «ma' oors a.yont the twal'" when the last toast, was honored, and "AuLd Lang Syne" was sung. Mr. D. Maxwell presided. A good cup of coffee hot, and a lights upper, comprised the opening ceremony.

I An apology for absence was received 'from the society's president, Mr. W. L. I Kennedy. f ''The King" toasted to the strains of the National Anthem, after which the chairman proposed the toast of "Bonnie Scotland." ft was a subject, he said', that he loved. Most countries seemed to have their pet names—"La Belle France." J '"The Green Isle." "Mcrrie England." and, best of all, "Bonnie Scotland." When one began to speak of "Ronnie Scotland" many things cropped in the mind, for. Scotland was proficient in so many branches of public utility. She wa.s proficient in commerce, and'there. wus scarce a sea neross w.hicli Scottish merchants had not taken their merchandise. In mechanics Scotland might be said to lead the world, for scarce a steamship ploughed the sea but had a Scot in the engine-room. In the Government of countries Scots held proud positions, and there was hardly a country under the British flag but owed a debt of gratitude to some Scotsman for big .undoubted administrative, ability. :

Mr. W. H. Were proposed "The Imperial Forces." He paid a trituite to some of the naval and ?nilitary theroes in British history, men who did not "ask the reason why.*" but did their duty on all occasions, often in the *ice of fearful odds. Mr. M. Urquhart .replied, remarking that the colonial defence forces were something to be proud of. and that they could be depended om to take their share of fighting shoulder to shoulder with the Imperial forces when required. There was no joy like, unto the joy «f fighting for the just cause of one's country. Ax for the Sootcb brigade, the whole nation was proud of'them, and of the deeds of valor performed b\- them on many a kattlefield. .

Mr. T. A. liocs proposed the toaot of the "Taranaki Provincial Scottish Society." ITe thanked all friend* for turnin? out in such goodly numbers, and briefly wished the society every Miceess. Mr. A. Henderson, in replying, traced the 'history of the formation of the society some, eight months pince, and the success which attended it on account of tt»p hearty enthusiasm of ?tcot=iien all over the pr^'' ; n™ )l». membership now totalling in ..!•;_, :,-.n'i. i'iuy ilnul quite exploded tlie popular idea fkat Scotchmen larked enthusiasm. TVv had to remdmber, hewover, the kind aid <h«irty assistance givm thimi by people, who were aot of Scottish descent. Mr. Henderson pointed out.thou*!]. that there view many people who 'had not ypt joined their national society. He would he sorry to think that any Scotchman eofMidered himself to b«sy *o lather about joining. Toko was the first branch formed, and lie understood Tnglewood was following suit shortly. Tfee object* of the society Mere good, and only the co-operation of Scotchmen was required to make the society of benefit to tho community. ' lie urged all people of Scotch descent to make liaste and enrol »fi members. Mr. Henderson announced that a paper, to be called "The NewZealand Scot.'' would shortlv be published, to give reports of the Scottish clubs and societies in New Zealand, and a precis of the news from Auld Scotland. Other toasts were: "'flip Visitors." proposed bv Mr. f!eo. Morrison, response bv Messrs.'l). Todd and Henderson: "The Toko Branch." proposer Mr. J. F. Anderson, response by the chairman; "The Ladies, 1 ' proposer Mr. Staples, rcnojw by Mr. A. Lees, jun.: "The Press." proposed by Mr. Ilender-on (who thanked | the Press, and particularly tlie Taranaki Daily News for its assistance), response, by tlie Dai'y News reporter; and "the chairman." Before entering on what the chairman termed the fovm.il bu-iness of the evening. • a. Toko branch of the Taranaki Provincial «< otti-di Society was formed, with Mr. 1). Lain as secretary and a committee consisting of Messrs.. "T. A. Lees, D. Henry, and Murray Urquhari. Tl>" nnwical programme con-'isled largely of Scottish items, and contained «pvcra] items of eveepi ional merit. a« f,.q,, vs: Son;;. "S-oll'nd Yet." Mr. If. W. Pandas (encore "Mary of Argvle"); recitation. "Tamo' Skinter." Mr. T. W. g'e : /h: ,son<r. "Kilhniev." Mr. F. T. Hale: bagpipe solo. Mr. IT. \V. DonaTis; sons'. "'Scotch Blue Bell. 1 ' Mr. .T. F. Anderson; song. ''Annie Laurie" (encore "The March of the Cameron Men"); vo'-it.-ilion. "The Poet and His Puddin'.'' Mr. A. Patrick; so '. "When the Kbb Tide Flows" (encore. ~u"t "Life's Dream is O'er." Messrs. .Tones and Douglas); S'-ofch reel, Messrs. Douglas. J, McN. Ad.-uus. Patrick and Anderson (p'per, Mr. A?i'_'iis McT.»o<D : '■'aepipe --election, Mr. Anfrus MeLeod: "or"? "(encored), Mr. P. Morrison: recit" t; -~>i ,r We are na'

fa'," Mr. Henry (encore "McDougall topped the score"); song, "The Little Hero'' (encore "Anchored''), Mr. fearer; •song, "The Lass c' [<illi(vr;iukic" (encore "I'm fu' the noo"') Mr. McLcod; song, with violin obligate, Mr. A. McPkui; snng, "Villa je HlackMeiih." Mr Hair. The accompaniments were played by Messrs. Hale and Douglas.

A HOPEFUL MOVEMENT. 1 It is quite on the cards that business in Stratford will receive a deckled fillip in the near future from an unexpected source. Should the project eventuate which I have in mind, the present fairly brisk inquiry for town and suburban properties will harden. At present I am not in a position to disclose details, but a vhort time will tell.

CARDS. The Stratford Oddfellows' Lodge will be represented by the following in the euchre match against tire Egmont Club to-night: Messrs. C. D. Sole, T. Lawson. Harston. E. W. Hancock, (I. King, Mills, Ward, K. Fearon, T. (I. Orubb, K. Ireland, Webb (2), Scott, Harkness, S. Thompson. T. Oolson, Simpson, Buddings, H. Masters, Moroney, and Doughty.

STRAY PARAGRAPHS. Mr. W. P. Kirkwood, Mayor of Stratford, returned on Wednesday night from the south, whether he journeyed to attend tilie Municipal Conference. The A. and P. Association's general committee will meet on Saturday. Something unique in window-dressing is attracting' a. good deal of attention in Stratford just now. Mr. Watson, of Watson and Rawles, who generally puts in a good "selling window,*' has set out in the present change of scene to boom dainty embroideries. Apart from the artistic arrangement generally, there is a swing constructed of embroideries, with a bonnie dolly enjoying its luxury. Old and young bestow upon the window more than a passing glance. The price is not so much the attraction ns tire quality of the work turned out at the Daily News jobbing office in Stratford, and the prompt deli wry of-all orders. The fine "Jardine" platen printing press is on« of the latest models, and the printiag turned out from it i* second to nothing in the province. There's a 'phone on, and the number is 113. Ring, and we will be pleased to call on you.

Householders arc busy now in the. gardens. The fine spell of weather lately has given a capital opportunity for a diligent use of the spade, and the frosts are having the effect of .sweetening the soil. Amateurs should be able to do well this season, and should make a point of growing something for the local horticultural show. The annual meeting of the society takes place .next week. A football match is- to be played shortly between the Foresters' Lodge and the Fire Brigade. Several of the Stratford seniors will be engnged.

BERNARD'S PICTURES. Some of the films of the .present programme at His Majesty's savour of the miraculous. There' is'much to amuse and even astonish in "Tom Butler," which was described yesterday. "Wi'en Memory Calls" is another fine 'drama, full of tense dramatic situations. A screaming comedy is disclosed in "The Ventriloquist's Trunk," featuring our old friend John Bunny. He is the only eligible male at a fashionable watering place,, and is beseiged by about a gross of old maids and other queer specimens of humanity. The arrival of Dr. Dinldelspiel, the ventriloquist, causes considerable I'ommotion. One old dame decides to play him off against Bunny, and from then on the fun is fact and furious.