STRATFORD RACING CLUB.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 272, 24 April 1914, Page 3

STRATFORD RACING CLUB.

FINANCES ARRANGED.

The somewhat drastic resolution passed at tlio special meeting of the club on March 31 holding up the club's funds until the guarantors were relieved from their liability, has borne fruit of a most satisfactory kind. It is understood that arrangements hare been made' for procuring the necessary funds on the sole security of the club's property. This doeu away with the need for guarantors und enables the committee, which was dominated by the guarantors, to become directly representative of the members of the club. Messrs W. H. H. Young and W. P. Kirkwood, and those acting with them in bringing about this

desirable reform, are deserving of hearty congratulations for their public-spirited action, and for their signal success in finding u, satisfactory way out of the difficulty, i Now that the object in view has been attained there need be no larking back t» its cause, and the new arrangement uhould certainly stimulate tie members as * whole to work harmoniously for the success of the club, with an added rest arising from the knowledge that not a single individual las to shoulder the club's financial obligations. With, the

improvements carried out, and with good management the club should speedily reduce aHd in time extinguish its liabilities in respect of borrowed money, and will have good cause for gratitude to those who recently brought about the vital reform above referred to.

BERNARD'S PICTURES

A drama of exceptional beauty is "The Vocation of Burette," which forms the chief item in the new programme to-night. It is an exceptionally bright story in which stageland figures most realistically. Another interesting drama is "The Stepbrothers," which ig described as a thrilling screen play, in which self-sacrifice is strikingly depicted. The Gaumont colored pictures of the snail are particularly novel and should create much interest. The latest number of the Gazette and sovcral very amusing comedies make up a programme that is well worth seeing.- It ia announced by the management that Mr. Van Heck, the famous violinist, and his talented orchestra will commence their engagement on Monday next. The enterprise ot the management In catering bo liberally for the public should be appreciated, especially a» the building is now made thoroughly comfortable hy the new heating apparatus that has been installed.

BOWLING.

Thanks to the favorable weather conditions which prevailed yesterday afternoon, a number of bowlers had a most enjoyable time, the green proving to be in very fair condition. Play consisted of pairs matches, and some close games resulted. It wag expected that come of the remaining contests for the championship trophy would have been played, but the competitors did not turn up, and thus missed a good opportunity, as it M unlikely there will be many more afternoons this season so suitable for play.

GENERAL NEWS

Although somewhat early in the season, country properties arc already changing hands, a number of sales being reported.

It is not often that the giants of Tongariro National Park have been so clearly seen from Stratford as was tb* case yesterday. It was a most enthralling prospect, to which the steam from Ngaurnhoo gave a touch of animation, and indicated the hidden forces of Nature.

A reminder is given of Mr. N. J. King's address to tho burgesses at tho Town Hall to-night in support a( tia* candidature for the Mayoralty. It is anticipated that there will tie a very large attendance, and as Mr. King is a fluent and forceful speaker, with a lon:,' experience of borough affairs, the electors may expect a most interesting and instructive address. We cannot too strongly urge the advisability of their hearing Mr. King, who will doubtless reply to Mr. Kirkwood's statements on Monday last.

Local sportsmei are more or less patiently waiting for May 1, when the shooting season opens. Quail are reported to be numerous, and in the back country pheasants are in fair numbers. Unfortunately there are not a few who anticipate the shooting season and thus destroy sport.

Ton hardly ferl (he /a/.or pass your face when Stan. Shani handles tl>« shaving operation. Added to tiiis delightful sense of comfort is tlio knowledge that every utensil is sterilised, a»d everything absolutely clean. Xext Bellringer's, Stratford. The new winter clothing for men is attractive in many ways. Wise men will buy now jrhile the" variety is big, and they will find "'Die Kasli" prices made to suit them. :Kor high quality and low price Mullen and .Marshall easily lead in Stratford.

Your photograph will please tlieia all —some of your friends 'have heen expecting' one far a long time—don't be satisfied with oae taken years ago. Send them a fresh portrait, just as you are to-day, in your eTeryday attire. Haying your portrait liiktn is" as plearant as aa informal call on good friend*. Make aB .appointment, to-e!r.j with Mr. McAlister, Stratford.