STRATFORD NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 197, 9 January 1913, Page 3

STRATFORD NEWS.

PRESENTATION At Stratford on 'Tuesday evening Mr. I' \\. V\Yl>*iu\ late manager of Mr. SvWun Kin<i"-, Slraih.nl branch, was made the recipient of a handsome presentation from the staff. Some members of tlie New Plymouth staff were present. Mr. Stanley Shaw. Mr. King's manager in New Plymouth, made the presentation, which took the form of a silver waiter for Mr. Webster and a gold muff chain for Mrs. Webster. Mr. Shaw spoke feelingly of the good service given by the late manager, and of the good spirit always prevailing between him and his colleagues. Jle took occasion to mention, too. that Mr. King had some veteran employees, "veteran" only in length of service, lie himself had been with Mr. King for 34 years. Mr. Fred Watson for about 28 years. lie and all the older members, he said, keenly felt Mr. Webster's retirement from the position he had filled so long and so well, but they a'il wished him every prosperity and' happiness in his new sphere of operations. Mr. Webster briefly acknowledged the presents and the kind sentiments expressed.

"ON TREK.' The. lioy Scouts were unable to start on their holiday ''trek" on Monday, but started on Tuesday afternoon. Nine lads formed the party, under the control of the Key. W.'A. Pmtler, scoutmaster, and they took with them an i adaptation of the Cape cart, on which ■ was packed a miscellaneous assortment! of '"'comforts" and the, heavier baggage, \ The cart was drawn by scout-power, <Ft>« itinerary includes Toko, Pohokura, Whangamoniona. the Tangarakau Gorge,' and tftence to the Mokau. returning via Kotare, Okau. I'ruti. and Waitara. The tramp will last about three weeks.

STILL AT IT. Residents in the southern portion of the borough are not content to Wave the question of the diseased stock paddock as it would seem to suit the authorities in Wellington. The most recent correspondence from headquarters was practica'ily to the effect that there was nothing to worry about, but the residents in the locality are worrying quite a lot. fearing infection from the] diseased cattle and objecting to having such an undesirable neighbor. So a] petition is to be presented to the Host pital Board, and the board will bf asked to forward it. to the Health Delpartment. asking that .-bine other suje more remote from human habitations lie found for the depasturing of the co.lidemned cattle. /

STRAY PARAGRAPHS I Mrs. S. Parker, of Stratford, has slitfiTod Hip loss of licr father, Jtfr. Stephens, at Carterton, at the ripe jLge of 02 years: I Mine, Bernard, proprietress of His {Majesty's picture theatre in Stratford/, is -pending a brief holiday in Xew (Plymouth, r Comfort in headgear is most desirable. In this hot weather some men fume and sweat and grow hald because of' their unseasonable hats. To them wiC appeal the new advertisement of '"The' Kash. - ' Stratford, dealing with the latest' hats, of rough fur felt. They are, dressy. light and airy, rainproof, and dura'ble. They are stocked in .shades of green, brown and jjrey. and are very moderately priced. Mr. W. Curd, formerly of lnglewood, has bought ..Mr. Harry .'lows' County tables carrying bu.-iness, and has added to the plant a fine new express. Mr. Curd announces that he is prepared to do any carting work, and his carts meet all train*.

BERNARDS PICTURES The new programme, with the capital musical programme submitted, made many friends last night, "•lim Bludso," the hero of (lie "Prairie Belle." and "In the North Woods"' were two excellent dramas, whi'.e fitr stirring realism "Officer Murray" would be hard to beat. The eonduct of a heroic constable is illustrated, and incidentally ,'lhe people are treated to some magnificent fire scenes. The Lilian stor>% l"The Stubbornness of Youth." brings a, smile. Two fond papas plan to perpetuate their friendship by the marriagie of their children. lioy and gir l j'noth rebel. Neither knows the name (ff his or aer intended life partner. Plaid meets a charming girl named ('on-thnce. and rem.lvi-. to i,nip-y her to defeat his parent's scheme. (jmstaii-o' accepts him. for she. ton. has a papa who is'medd'.ing with her love affairs. They elope, and find that they have unwittingly done vliat their fathers wislieii llu \[ j-; la t those same old parties have been aiding and abetting their love-niakin". It i- reallv too funiiv.