STRATFORD NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 218, 14 March 1914, Page 3

STRATFORD NEWS.

FROM OUR RESIDENT REPORTER. Office iind Job Printing Werks: York Chambers (upstairs) Telephone No. 113.

THE FIRE BRIGADE FETE The results of the various competitions at Thursday's successful Frie Brigade fete were:— Maried Ladies' Race—Mrs. Wright 1, Mrs. Thome 2, Mrs. Green 3. 220 yds Poster Race (handicap)—C[ Kennedy 1, J. Nolan 2, E. 11. Kivell 3. The small lad who led the way until nearly the close ran pluckily, but was pumped out. 100 yds Apple Race, for cyclists—C. Duggan 1, W. Sherrick 2, J. Wright 3. Four starters.

Open Hunters' Steeples—Mr. Mason's Kiri 1, Mr. Crawford's Rangi 2. Out of half-a-dozen tryers the placed horses easily won.

Human Wheelbarrow Race—Higginson and Kennedy 1, Wright and Vickers 2. Won easily. Decorated Girl's Cart—E. Moon 1. Bicycle and rider, N. Childs 1 (only entry). Pram or go-cart, Mrs. Harris 1, Mrs. Cox 2.

Bun and Ginger Beer Race (cadets)— W. Sharrock 1.

Maiden Hunters' Mr. Crawford's Rangi 1, Mr. Mather's chestnut 2.

Treacle Bun Race (scouts and cadets) —F. McMillan 1.

220 yds Amateur Race (extra event) Whittington (3yds) 1, Pratt (Syds) i, Kivell (scr.) 3. Eight starters; a good finish.

Decorated Cycle and Rider (under 15) —Miss Booth 1. Decorated boys' cart, Master Booth 1. Child's decorated doll's pram, Miss Childs 1, Miss Hancock 2. Decorated parasol, Miss Smart 1, Miss Moon 2, Misses Simons and Harris h.c. Best Fancy Dressed Girl—Miss Wasley Best Decorated Vehicles—Mrs. Orr 1. Mrs. McAllum 2.

Best Fancy Dressed Boy—Master Thompson 1. Best Decorated Motor-car—Mrs. Croft 1, Miss Olliver 2.

Best Poster Costume—Miss Crooutt (Alf. Moon) 1, Mrs. Croft (Evening Post). 2, Miss Childs (C. E. James) h.c. Children's tandem—Davev's team 1. Tug-of-war—Mounted Rifles 1, Campbell Jackson's team 2.

Motor Cycle Obstacle Race—A. gangster 1, H. Barrington 2. Six starters.' Sack Race—A. Wright 1. Oliver Ml twice, and just lost a win.

Tradesmen's Handicap—G. Smart 1 H. Harris 2, W. Sullivan 3.

Stepping the Chain—E. Judd (exact distance) 1, G. Gallagher (65ft 10in) 2. Motor Car Obstacle Race—Mrs. Symes 1, Miss Curtis 2, Mrs. Christofreffl 3. Tug-of-war on Horseback—Coleman's team 1.

Slow Motor Cycle Race—Wann 1 (time, 4min 20sec), Barrington 2 (time, 4min 39sec), Sangster 3 (smin). Also started: Dickenson, Bredow and Gunderson.

Baby Show—One to three months: Mrs H. Robertson 1; three to six months: Mrs. S. Sanson 1; six to nine months: Mrs. H. Masters 1; nine to twelve months: Mrs. Fields 1.

Owing to the length of the programme several minor events had be cut out.

S.M. COURT. A sitting of the Magistrate's Court was held on Friday before Mr. W. G..K. Kenrick, S.M. The list of cases was very light, there being only one police information. A number of civil cases were either not served, confessed or paid into Court. SOLICITOR'S ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE I» the case of Barron v. Malone, in which the alleged negligence of a solicitor was in question, in relation to the sale of some property, Mr. Johnstone, for defendant, said that the statement of claim had been amended from £l2 12s to £Bl, and he consequently exercised the right of applying for the removal of the action to the Supreme Court. Mr. Rutherfurd opposed the application and applied for costs, but his Worship pointed out that the amount in dispute was really £Bl, and all he had to be satisfied with was the bona fides of the application. The nature of the amendment practically made the action depend on whether the solicitor was negligent or not. Th?. case would be adjourned for three weeks by the Court, to April 24.

GENERAL. Judgment for plaintiff was given at the S.M. Court yesterday in the following cases:—Caroline Wing Kee v. Paul Jenkins, claim £4 4s 3d, and costs 16s; W. D. Anderson and J. McCluggagc v. H. B. Bennett, claim £IOB, costs £8 2b; Joseph P. Cameron v. Alice Hills, claim £0 13s Bd, costs 24s fid.

A WELLINGTON CASE. TAKING EVIDENCE, In the case of Frandi Bros. v. Mrs. Hill, a claim for £6 10s for the recovery of gramophone records, there being a counterclaim for £5 6s Tot board and lodging, <Mr. Stanford applied and obtained leave to take the plaintiff's evidence. Mr. Spratt appeared for the defendant, both solicitors being instructed by Wellington firms. Examined by Mr. Stanford, Menotti Frandi stated that he was a contractor residing at Whangamomona. He flrst boarded with defendant about February 26. He had a gramaphone and about 20 records. Stayed there for eight weeks. On leaving, he took away all his property except the gramophone and records, which he could not take with him. About a fortnight later he returned and asked for the gramophone and records, but could not obtain them. He was refused a second time, defendant stating that she had lent the gramophone, but would not say to whom. She promised that they would be looked after. In August witness placed the matter in his solicitor's hands. The property had never been returned to him. To Mr. Spratt: Gave £4 10s for the gramophone, which he had for about four months. ' Hatch, from whom he ! bought it, had the machine for about a week before witness bought it. Plaintiff asked witness for the loan of it, because she was fond of music. The second demand for the machine was made about a wek after the first.

To Mr. Stanford: Had heard through his brother that defendant had sold the machine to a butcher.

Evidence on the counter-claim was then taken by consent of counsel, the counter-claim not having been filed in Court.

Plaintiff stated that he went to board with defendant on February 19, 1913, and agreed to pay £1 a week. He stayed there eight weeks. He had paid £5 10s and owed £2 10s. Had no receipts for his payments. WbWced for Needham for seven weeks, but only got paid for one week. Was to reecive £2 15s a week. Had only paid Mrs. Hill £2 for board while there. After leaving he paid 10s the first week, 10s in the second week, 30s in the week following, and 10s the next week. Did not remember whether he had paid more than £5 altogether. All the payments were made in Mrs. Hill's house.

To Mr. Spratt: Mrs. Hill ncyer complained about the arrears of board. The gramaphone was paid for on the day it was bought. Did not instruct Mrs. Hill not to hand over the gramophone to his brother until the board was paid for.

WHAT IS A PUBLIC PUCE? At the S.M. Court yesterday A. Herbert was called on to answer the charge of using insulting words in relation to a police constable, who happened to come up when defendant was wrestling With one Mudford. Defendant had subsequently apologised, but the matter had been reported and proceedings Were taken. Mr. Spence appeared for defendant and pleaded not guilty, raising the oft-argued question as to what is a public place, and contending that the apace in front of the Town Hall, where the offence occurred, was not a public place. His Worship upheld the contention and dismissed the information.

ENTERTAINMENTS HIS MAJESTY'S PICTURES. The proprietary of the above picture entertainment has every reason to be gratified with the appreciation expressed last night of the excellent programme submitted last night. The "Life of Christ" was full of interest throughout, and the scenery most faithful to the localities shown. "The Curse of Gold" was full of sensational episodes and pathetic incidents, while the supporting films were of the beet. On Monday evening a special programme will be given to celebrate Madame Bernard s fourth year. The music is n special feature of the Show.

TOWN HALL PICTURES The audience at the above theatre was large and appreciative when "The Dream" formed the star attraction, and it is certainly one of those popular dratfas that always ensure approval and enjoyment. The special laughterraiser, "Everybody's Doin' It," was true to its purpose, and the other items were all particularly good, as was the music.

GENERAL. The manager of the Stratford Mountain House has already started to book accommodation for the Easter holidays. The track to this house is in really good order, and the sliort distance makes the trip most enjoyable. GENERAL NEWS The Fire Brigade are greatly pleased with the result of their carnival, whicli it is expected will result in a gain of at least £l5O, it not more. Mr. R. Spence will be leaving shortly on an extended trip to England, da Australia.

The concrete kerbing and channelling which is now being carried out in a systematic manner by the Borough Engineer, is greatly improving Wie appearance of the town. It may well be regarded as an object lesson for otlipr municipalities.

Your photograph will please them all -some of your friends have been expecting one for a long tirne-don't be satisfied with one taken years ago. just as you are to-day, in your everyday attire Having your portrait taken is as pleasant as an informal call on good friends. Make an appointment to-day with Mr. McAlister, Stratford. Eight sticks of dark Haveloek tobaeeo lor fls; eight sticks of Derby, Os; eight 2oz tins Haveloek, 7s fid; eight 2oz tins Uerby 7s fid. These are spepimen prices from Stan. Sharp's stock of smokers' roquisites. Next Bellringer's, Stratford. , i^ here is no questioning the fact that The Kash" is the best place in Stratford for men to supply their clothing and mercery wants. Quality and prije tell their own unequalled story in iavor of the store.