Stratford Dews

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 177, 13 December 1912, Page 3

Stratford Dews

From Our Resilient Reporter. BOWLING. STRATFORD v. FITZROY. The Fitzroy Club sent seven rinks to Stratford, including a rink of "colts." The weather was just about "perfect for bowling, and the Stratford green was very keen. The match proved very enjoyable. Twenty-one heads were played, and on the total Stratford won by 100 points to 80. The three best on each side counted for the banner, and the Stratford team led by nine points. Mr. X. .1. King, president of the Jiome club, made the customary complimentary utterances at the conclusion of the game, which was rendered all the more enjoyable by the pleasant break for the afternoon tea, served by the ladies. In the following list ofscores the Stratford rinks are mentioned first:—

Porritt, Fookes, McDonald,, G. Smart (s.), 23; A. Avery, Callaghan, E. Dingle, Lealand (5.),-16. Edgecumbe. T. 11. Penn, Wright. Wake (s.), 18; Cook, Heal, Allen. Abbott (s.), 14. Jsrake, Reeve. Curtis, Morison (s.), 20; Morshea<l, MeXeill, drivers. Smith (s.), IS. 11. Sanderson, C. Martin, McMillan, Sangstcr (s.), 28; Potc, Clinch, Bennett, Jackson (s.), 20. Ward, Masters, Black. X. J. King (s.), 22; Oxenham. Joll, Crawshaw, Rennell (s.), 21. \ Stratford, 100; Fitzroy, 80. Banner Count. —Stratford, 08; Fitzroy, ! 59. i

Colts.—Mullen, R. Masters, Bond, E. Jackson (s.), 23; Bartlett, Waldock, Price, Hartnell (s.), 21. S. Ward and R. Masters played J. Masters and X. J. King on Wednesday for "the feathers." Despite the fact that the challengers inclfcde a beginner, the game was very interesting, and at times exciting, one enthusiastie supporter of the challengers offering to provide them with suppers if they won. At 12 heads the scores were 21 —5 in favour of the holders, but at the end of the next seven heads the scores stood 21 —17. The holders won by 25 —17.

RIFLE SHOOTING The Stratford Rille Club fired to-day for a trophy presented by Jlallcnstein Bros. The wind was very tricky, and light and uncertain, and under the conditions the scores were well up to the average. The ranges were 200, 000, and 700 yards, and the best scores were: A. Speck (handicap 3) SS, E. Brocklebank (3) 87. C. Speck (scr.) 87, W. Thorpe (3) 85. J. Mitchell (12) 83, C. Jackson (scr.) 83, D. Mackay (8) 82, A. Ferguson (.1) 80, J. Ritchie (18) 80. The best range scores were 31 each at 200 yards, bv three leading shots, and J. E'itchie. '"

STRAY PARAGRAPHS Now Plymouth people seem to know a "nibble"' when they see it. So do the folks at Tariki, Inglewood, Waipuku. Stratford, Midhirst and at other centres where the News circulates. They are all after Messrs. Masters and Son's Special Xmas parcel of Xmas> fruits, etc. Good nature is that lovely quality which disposes one to enjoy and promote the happiness of others. At this season of the year it is in evidence. This is the time for presents. Mr. C. 15. James knew this was coming, and has not he prepared for it? He has enough stock for two shops. The latest additions to a tremen'dous gathering of fancy goods include art copperware in clocks, vases, tobacco, jars, etc., at prices so low as to astonish you. Xmas cards and Xmas stationery generally, vases, trinket sets, electroplated goods, and hundreds and hundreds of novelties are offering. The "Kristmas Karnival" opens at C. E. James' Store on Friday morning.

BERNARD'S PICTURES The Melbourne Gup film specially secured by -Madame Bernard was screened for the first time in Stratford last night. In addition, there were some exceptional film?, dramatic, topical, and scenic. An amusing little drama was "The Pugilist and the (iirl." Velma and Tom become engaged, but in a few days they have a quarrel. A few evenings later, at a society dance. Velma is impressed with the dancing of Jack, a new arrival, and Tom becomes violently jealous. Calling a few of his cronies together, a plot is fixed up against Jack. A note is sent to that worthy person, which is intercepted by Velma's father, who goes looking for trouble—and finds it. Then more plots are made against Jack, but Tom and his friends receive a great surprise. A challenge is sent to Jack to meet Tom in a boxing match. Reluctantly the young man accepts and after the affair Tom is carried home badly battered. The next day Jack calls to extend his swmpathy and say goodbye as lie is about to leave town. When he has departed, Tom picks up the visitor's card and finds to his terror that the stranger is a mid-dle-weight champion. The remainder of the programme is all fresh and good