STRATFORD NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 178, 27 January 1914, Page 3

STRATFORD NEWS.

FSOM OUB RESID ENT REPORTER. OffiiH' and Job Printing Works: York Chambers (upstairs) 3UejkoM No. UJ.

LAWN TENNIS

STRATFORD v. NEW PLYMOUTH. The following is the New Plymouth team picked to play against Stratford on Thursday next:—Misses Kirkby, Clarke, E. Grcatbaeh, Mrs. Birch-Johns-ton, Misses L. Fitzhcrbert, L. Greatbach, and Bewlev. Men: E. \V. and E. Griffiths, C. B. Webster, C, 11. Weston, A. R. Ryder, Dr Fookes, F. 11. Robertson and T. Simpson.

HOSPITAL SATURDAY COLLECTIONS A RATHER SMALL RESPONSE. The organisers of the Hospital Saturday movement this year were unable to persuade the young ladies that it should be their pleasurable duty to assist, in providing funds for the hospital, and the army of collectors on Saturday was small. This year the canvass of the country districts was omitted, and the people, from whom cash was asked were the townspeople, and such farmers as Iconic to town on business on Saturday. The boxes sent out to the Public Works employees out east were returned with a not too-large assortment of coins of small monetary value, despite the fact that such a very large number of tlieso men had received treatment at the hospital. The records show, too, that a considerable proportion of the co-oper-ative workers who have availed themselves of the skilled attendance at the hospital have yet to pay for the) atten- : '<tion received. But, that hy the way. I The seven collectors worked briskly, and I gathered in some £SO or so, a good re- - cord for street collections only, but nothing to boast about as a district contribution, ft can safely be said that a very large proportion of the money collected came from the people, who are already contributing in rates, which is contrary lo the spirit of the movement. 'Madame Bernard's matinee picture performance, and door collection netted £3 l!Js fld. which indicates that this wag not very greatly pushed. Ticket sales should have netted more than double that amount. The money collected (jams a Government subsidy of 24s in the £l. If the town ladies are tired of collecting, won't the country ladies ,have a try next year? Personally circularising our energetic, young ladies of the outlying districts can hardly fail to arouse their interest and co-operation. 4ml, really, it irf not fair to leave the work year hy year to the town ladies only.

THE BURNS SUPPER A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. Our special reporter wired late last uight that- the Scottish Society's Burns supper last night, was a most successful function in every way, and a credit to the Stratford branch of the Scottish Society. A full report will be published to-morrow. STRAY PARAGRAPHS

The Stratford Boy Scouts who 'trekked'' the hack country arrived home on Friday, all well, and well burned. These trips are becoming popular, and should he of benefit in many ways to the boys taking part. 4s was expeded. the Railway Department has declined the request of the Tradesmen's Association to allow adults to travel at ordinary excursion fares to New Plymouth on Thursday, in connection with the school picnic, irrespective of the number of tickets issued. Mr. Hiley seems no more anxious than his predecessors to make more money out of our bi'_' annual excursion.

A young man named Moor, of Tinnerty road. Ngaere, whilst driving in a cart on Saturday, collided with a train at a level eroding. The horse wi;

killed, and both shafts of the eair orcken, hut Moor escaped with slight concussion of the brain and minor in - iil'lcss. He was brought to the Sim ifnrd hospital for treatment. Mr. J. 11. Thompson, of Stratford, lud hid coolness and presence of mind severely tested the other day. lie was driving in his car down St. John's Hill, near Wanganui, when the car got out of hand in the matter of speed, owing to an accident. The road was elei'-, the driver kept his head, and the ear kept the road.

All shops will close for a whole day on Thursday, the occasion being the annual school picnic at the F,ast hml beach, »w Plymouth. A meeting of the committee or the fire brigade carnival is to he held (hi-. evening. A memher of the committee ol the Stratford Swimming Club ra «?' nroached yesterday by Mr. W. Lints. Taranaki representative of the Loyal LifcSaving Society. Mr. Lints H anxious to interest. Stratford people m the work of the Society, and is prepared to nut on a brief and interesting demonstration at the Stratford Shimming Carnival on the 12th prox. Tar; matter will come before th:> cliuVs onnmttee at its next meeting. Mr. Mnts mentioned that the New I'lyinoulh t.hm would probably I* represented at on snorts, and would enter a polo ceam ir a match were included in tlie p.egramme.

Roaside pin.ii- next Thursday. V.u II ncd tt mhi l.al. soft sl.irr or 1>:.t1..i.K torn. Those and a" <-l<)tlun« re<|um.. ments ttVB Wt llll<-«l I.V ■■■Ll.« K.i«l>" (Mullen ami Marshall, proprietors), A razor that «li-les over the f«« will, perfeet case to the eustoinerthat's Stan. Sharp's razor. Hie popular Ejrmonl Saloon, next Ik'llnngerfl, Broadway, Stratford. _ It's time to have that long promised portrait taken. No need to wait for a fine dav. Fast lenses and fast plates make ohnwerv leather as (rood an sunshine. Make the opportunity to-day. McAlii'-'er'a Studios will give you faithful an i iilnasins results.