STRATFORD NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 266, 8 April 1914, Page 3

STRATFORD NEWS.

FEOM CUE RESIDENT REPORTER,

Office and Job Printing Works: York Chambers (upstairs)

Telephone No. 113.

SHEEP DOG TRIALS j In view of the great interest that is ! being taken in tile dog trial events at j tile forthcoming A. and P. gymkhana on Easter Holiday, the notes of the judges on the placed dogs at the recent competition at Te Went should be interesting. In class 1., head, bring back and hold in ring, won by Mr. A. T. Hunter's Flirt, the judge's remarks were: "Ran out to left, headed nicely in a straight line, ' commenced to pull quietly, pulled quietly 1 in good time, but a bit slack, allowed sheep out of ring. Time, 10 niinute3." ' Total points, 2S. 1

With regard to the second dog, Mr. P. Toeker's Chum, the judge stated: "Went out to rig-lit, good line, lieaded quietly in 1.25. but slow in coming several sheep off course to left, let sheep lirough ring, fair at holding. Full time." Total points, 27.

The third dog was Mr. J. Eolfe's Lady Chief, the notes stating: "Went out to right, headed quietly, pulled in good time and quietly, downhill dog allowed to over-run sheep, let sheep through ring, good command of sheep at ring. Time, Umin 30sec." Total points, *26. Mr. A. Corrigan's Marvel and Mr. B. Boyle's Toby came fourth and fifth respectively.

Class 11., head, pull, drive and yard.— Mr. P. Toeker's Chum obtained first place in this event, the notes being: "Cast out to right and ran well and quietly in one minute, pulled in good line to stump, let past hurdles, through at seeoml- attempt, style at yarding good. Time, 12 minutes." Total points, 35. The notes on the second dog, Mr. R. McMullian's Fly, were: "Went out to left, stopped in running out, headed quietly in one minute, pulled quickly through hurdles first attempt with good style, failed to yard, good £tyle at yard. Time called." Total points, 31. For the third place, Mr. J. Robertson's Soda tied with Mr. W. McCormick's Storm. The notes on Soda's performance state: '"Went out to left, headed very nicely in one minute, commenced pulling nicely, rather too much wearing to left, man allowed sheep to get too far off line between stump and hurdles, through hurdles at first attempt, allowed sheep past yard, barked at yarding, yarded sheep in ten minutes." Total points, 29. The notes on Storm's work were: '"Went- to left, headed well in one minute, through hurdles "art first attempt in good style, good style at yard, but Tailall to yard." '■/ ■ Mr. A. J. Corrigan's Marvel took fifth place.

Class 111., huntaway, between flags on zig-zag course. Mr. W. McOormiek's Laddie iook first in this event, with 31 points out of a possible 35, only losing one point in each of the four heads. The notes state: "Through first attempt at first flags. Through second at first try. Through third at first attempt, in good line. Put over hill in good style. Finished course in six minutes." (Time allowed, 10 minutes). As to the second dog, Mr. A. J. Corrigan's Floss, the nates are: "Through first flags at first attempt, dog inclined to look to man instead of she*. l p. Through second flags at first attempt, dog over-ran sheep between second and third flags. Kept sheep in good line. Finished course in 4y 2 min." Total pouts, 30.

Mr. R. McMullian's Xap took third place with *29 points. The judge states: "Through first attempt, let sheep off line between first and second flags." Let sheep past second flags, through at second attempt. Through third flags at first try. Conipieted course in Bmin." Mr. IV. MeCormick's Roy took fourth place with 27 points, and Mr. V. Nolan's Nell (the winner of the Stratford Auctioned' Cup at the local huntaway) took fifth place with 25 points. EERNARD'S PICTURES In the new programme to be screened at His Majesty's Theatre to-night, "Tha Battle of Gettysburg" stands out on its own as the most realistic war picture that has yet hcen exhibited. Without doubt it is a veritable triumph of art picturing, and lias been received with acclamation wherever shown. There is an interesting love story running through the piece, with rival suitors in each of the opposing armies. The terrible and sanguinary conflicts are depicted with such marvellous fidelity that it seems aa if the pictures were taken in actual warfare, and patrons can ccrtainly gain a fairly accurate idea of this historic war between North and South in America. It is a picture that, no one should miss, and the supporting films are all worthy of the star item. In arranging for a series of exceptionally attractive pictures this week, the management has done well and deserves the liberal patronage of the public. Specially appropriate music will be rendered by the professional orchestra. ' TOWN HALL PICTURES Owing to the Town lln.ll being otherwise engaged to-night, there will be no exhibition of pictures. To-morrow an exceptionally attractive picture programme wiil 1c screened. La3t night the evidence of appreciation of all the films screened testified to Hie enjoyment of the numerous patrons, and the management is certainly doing its best to provide enjoyable entertainments. GOLF CLUB. The annual meeting of the Stratford Golf Club was held at the Council chambers on Monday evening. Mr. A. W. Budge presiding over a good attendance o. members. The annual report stated that the year has been most successful in all ways.

At tile beginning of the season the CJub's debit at t!ie ban!; was i' 2.5 15s

4d, and the credit balance at the end of the, year was £3 7s 4d. The club's assets were stated at £B3 9s lOd, and liabilities £3 18s, leaving a surplus of £7!) lis 1 Oil. The bank guarantee can be cancelled, and the thanks of the club are due to those members who assisted the club in this respect. The standard of play throughout tlie season was better than usual, due to tlie links and greens being in a better condition than in previous years. Membership had increased from 71 to SO. The club played four inter-club matches and won N .three of them. The men's championship was won by Mr. Ititchie, while Mr. \V. J. Crawshaw annexed the challenge trophy for .the be3t aggregate. Hiss Orbell won the ladies' championship and Miss P. Orbell won the best aggregate trophy. The committee thanked the ladies who managed the social arrangements of the Club, and those members who donated trophies. The chairman congratulated the club on the satisfactory state of its finaace, especially as nearly £ 12 had been spent on the pavilion. Mr. Stanford also congratulated the club on its financial position, which, lie considered was very creditable. He also expressed gratification at the way in which subscriptions had been paid up, a result that reflected great credit on the secretary. The report and balance-sheet "were adopted. Five new members were elected. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Mr. A. W. Budge; vicepresidents, Messrs Cecil Wright and 3?. P. Uniackc; secretary and treasurer, Mr. Rutherfurd;. captain, Mr. S. Spence; auditor, Mr. P. Skoglund; committee, Messrs Fussell, Macalister, Abraham and Stanford.

It was decided to open the season on Thursday week.

The president "brought up the ques- | tion of the tenancy of the links, inti- . mating that the present tenure expired ,in Oetober, 1915. The question resolveil I itself into whether the members wished I to continue on the present links, and, if ! so, whether arrangements could be made I with the racing club, j Dr Paget moved that the committee i approach the racing club and get a deI finite answer whether that club would | renew the tenancy of the golf club. ) Mr. Fussell urged that the members should first decide whether they wished to stay on the present course, and., he moved that the meeting affirm its desire to remain 011 the present links if a rc- . newal of tenure can be obtained on reasonable terms. This motion was carried. Votes of thanks were accorded to the iion. auditor, to the donors of trophies, to the retiring- secretary, and to (lie ladies for providing afternoon tea. Donations of trophies were promised .by the president and Messrs J. 11. j Thompson, W. J. Craxvshaw and F. P. I Uniacke. On the motion of Mr. Jackson it was decided that it be a recommendation (0 the committee that the greens be rolled on Saturday mornings for the benefit of Saturday players. A hearty vote of thanks to the chair terminated the proceedings. GENERAL NEWS. The usual peaceful serenity that pervades Stratford in the witching hours of night was rudely disturbed by the clanging of the fireballs about 2 a.m. yesterday, the cause being a conflagration at an unoccupied cottage on t'le Pembroke road belonging to Mr. Hannah, of Flint road. The building, which was old and small, was well alight when the outbreak was discovered, and w;is quickly reduced to smoking ruins, the Fire Brigade being powerless to prevent a total losa. The origin fire is a mystery that will probably remain unsolved. There was 110 insurance. The laying of the dust in Stratford I was eflectively accomplished yesterday, j when a 'howling gale, accompanied by a miniature deluge, swept the town for j most of the day. Being sale-day, the change was not so greatly welcomed as it might have been 011, say, last Sunday. The splendid public spirit displayed liv I a number of settlers at the saleyaris ! yesterday, when the gift calves were be- ! >"!? disposed of by auction, on behalf of j the A. and P. Association, was a credit to the district. 1 At a meeting of the committee of the | swimming eiuli, held on Monday nigh';., i Mr. Spratt presiding, it was decided to | postpone the proposed social until May 128, it being left to the secretary to coii--1 vene the next meeting of the committee ! at a convenient date. j Stratford men who are travelling, j golfing, or ''gvnikaning" at Easter, will find their new suit, topcoat, hat, shirt, I 01* tie at "The Rush," Ifullen and Marj shall, proprietors. | Eight sticks of dark IJavelock tobacco j for (Is; eight sticks of Derby, 6s; eijlht | 2oz tins Havelock, 7s Id; eight 2oz tin? ■ Derby, 7f) fid. Thee arc specimen prices i from Stan. Sharp's stock of smokers' j requisites. Next Bellringcrs, Stratford, j Your photograph will please them all | —some of your friends have been exI peeting one for a long time—don't be satisfied with one taken years a«o. just as yow are to-day. in your everyday attire. Having your portrait taken is as pleasant as an informal call on | good friends. \Jfake an appointment j to-day with Mr. MeAlister. Stratford.