STRATFORD NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 179, 28 January 1914, Page 3

STRATFORD NEWS.

FROM QUE REiSID iINT REPORTER.

CRICKET, Mr Newton King's Stratford stall'will play their annual match with the New Plymouth office on the New Plymouth High School grounds on Thursday next. Ihe Stratford stall wjjl be selected from tlio following:—11, 15, Abraham, F. H, Moore, J. Uignett, K, Cottier, J, J. East, li. Y. Kivcll, W, E. Furby, ,K. Ilarkness, F. Brown, G. Bradley, K. Okey, I', Paul, and (J. Ollivjr.

LAWN TENNIS. STRATFORD v. NEW PLYMOUTH. The following will represent Stratford against New Plymouth at New Plymouth ou Thursday;— Messrs. Anderson. Cameron, Crmvshaw, Curtis, Ftissellj Rutherford, C. Wright, P. Wright; emergency, J ones; Mrs Eobinson, Miss Wilson, Miss Maokay, Mrs Paget, Mrs. Budge, Miss Orbell, Miss O'Brien, Miss' Curtis; emergency, Mrs Russell. Any of the above unable to play will please notify the secretary early." Members will kindly make their ov.'n arrangements for train tickets.

STIIAV PARS fCUq There will be a busy day at the Stratford S.M. Court on Friday. In addition to 22 civil cases (four of which are to be defended) the following informations will be dealt with:—Eight for failing to attend drill, and one each for failing to register under the Defence Act and driving a motor-cycle in a dangerous manner, one for disregarding the sign "Stop! Look out for the Engine," driving loose horses, allowing a cow to wander on a railway line, failing to maintain a child, riding a motor-bicycle without a light, and ereulty to an animal. There are also a number of land agents' licenses to be dealt with, in addition to old-age and widows' pensions business. Thi! District Officers of the Manchester Unity, 1.0.0. F., will visit the Toko Lodge next meeting, and the Stratford Lodge on February 0. At the Oddfellows' euchre party in the Foresters' Hall on Monday, the prizes were won as under:—Ladies': First, Mrs Moroney; boob v. Miss L. Sole; gentlemen's: First, Mr T. Lawson (after a play-off with Mr 0. Toeker); booby, Mr Wasley. Supper was served at Bro. R. L. Davies' rooms.

A meeting of the ladies' committee in connection with the Fire Brigade carnival will be held this afternoon, at three o'clock, in the Council Chambers.

In the course of his remark-? at the Bums Supper on Monday night, Mr J. M. Craigie, M.P. for Timaru, was very complimentary to Stratford. This was his first visit to Taranaki, and he had been fortunate in being able to see quite a large area of the richest country in the w'hole of prosperous New Zealand. Stratford had some very valuable assets towards making this a very beautiful place. He mentioned the glorious mountain, the Patea and other streams, and what must be considered "the making of a beautiful park. He recommended that the Beautifying Society should take a hand in beautifying the. pretty little park on the banks of the river. Ho deprecated a patchwork policy, and urged that a comprehensive scheme should be planned, and ft portion of it put into effect each year. It would take time, but the prospect was worth working for. Continuing, he expressed his belief that Stratford was bound to grow into a large and important town in the future. He urged its citizens to aim high, to do their duty while they lived there, for the benefit of themselves and of posterity.

Seaside, picnic next Thursday. You'll need a sun hat, soft shirt, or bathing togs. These and all clothing requirements .are liest filled by "The Kash" (Mullen and Marshall, proprietors), Stratford.

A razor that glides over the face with perfect ease to the customer—that's Stan. Sharp's razor. The popular Bgmont Saloon, next Bellringer's. Broadway, Stratford.

It'a time to have that long promised portrait taken. No need to wait for a fine day. Fast lenses and fast plates make showery weather as good as sunshine. Make the opportunity to-day. McAllister's Studios will give you faithful and pleasing results.

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