STRATFORD NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 219, 16 March 1914, Page 3

STRATFORD NEWS.

FROM OUR RESIDENT REPORTER. Office and Job Printing Works: York Chambers (upstairs) Telapiono No. 113.

POLITICAL. LIBERAL CANDIDATE SELECTED. A largely attended meeting of the executive of the Liberal organisation was held at the Foresters' Hall on Friday evening, when all parts of the district were represented, Mr, N. King, the president, being in the cliair. The object of the meeting, which was not open to the press, was to select a Liberal candidate for the district for the forthcoming general election, and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed. From information ( obtained by our local resident reporter, we understand that a letter was read from Mr. Joseph McCluggage, who put up such a splendid fight at the last election, stating that, owing to ill-health, it would be quite impossible for him to undertake an electoral campaign. This communication, though not unexpected, gave rise to unanimous feelings of regret, and to well meritod eulogies of Mr. MeCluggage's past services. There were only two candidates, but one of these withdrew, so that Mr. Hawkins, ex-member for Pahiatua, was unanimously selected as the Liberal candidate, and it is intended to use every effort to secure his return. Mr. Hawkins has, since his arrival in Stratford, created a favorable impression, personally and as a business man. The organisation of the Liberal party in the Stratford electorate is already Fairly complete, but it will be extended and elaborated to a high pitch of perfection so as to give the candidate all requisite assistance. Now (that the candidate is chosen, it will not be long before the trumpet of political warfare will be heard 'in the electorate and the fight will commence in earnest.

PERSONAL. Mr. R. Spence, wlio leaves in April on a twelve months' world tour, embracing Britain and the Continent, *will be entertained by his friends on Thursday evening next. Mr. W. Hannah lately disposed of his farm on the Flint road to Mr. Pearce, of Bird road. Mr. Hannah has acquired the farm at Mangorei formerly owned by Mr. Wade. Captain Crubb returned to Stratford on Friday night from Akaroa, where he has been representing the Fire Brigade at the annual conference of brigades. Mr. J. Munro, manager of the local branch of the Bank of New South Wales, leaves at the end of the month for Hastings, he having been transferred : thsre. Mr. Betteridge comes from Whangarei to fill 'the vacancy. Mr. Munro has earned the confidence and esteem of a large circle in Stratford, and his departure will be greatly regretted.

TOWN HALL PICTURES. The programme at the above picture theatre is deservedly popular, and Bhould attract a large attendance. The management is fortunate in getting such a good selection of films to please all tastes, and the musical portion of be desired. BERNARDS PICTURES. The "Sham Sheriff" is the star drama in the new and special programme tonight. It is one of those vivid stories of the Wild West of America that are always popular. The story is well handled, blending pathos with dramatic incident, The setting is realistic and the acting good. "The Younger Generation" is an Kd'ißon production of an unusually attractive description, and with its companion "The Son of the House," by the A.B. Company, ranks as a sane and sober drama of nierit. John Bunny appears again in "The Pickpocket," and the portly form of this highly-paid artist is "responsible for much hilarity. "Trichinopolv" is a beautiful scenic picture bv the Patlic Company, and the Iberian Peninsular film has much to instruct and amuse. GENERAL. Last week something approaching it sensation was caused on the railway when a truck of straw developed an incipient fire between Waipuku and Midhirst On arrival at the latter station 'used by the stationmaster and his staff to subdue the outbreak, anil they deserve credit for their success. Passengers on the railway, who are strangers to the district, occasionally find that they have been carried beyond their destination. There were some instances of this last week, and it is suggested that the railway officials shouhl exercise more care in notifying the names of the stations on the arrival of trams. Tt is quite the exception at Lepperton or Tnglewood to hear the name of the station called out. This is especially necessary at Lepperton, where passengers change for Waitara

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