STRATFORD NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 10, 30 May 1914, Page 3

STRATFORD NEWS.

PROM OUR RESIDENT REPORTER,

Office and Job Printing Works: York Chambers (upstairs)

Telephone No. 113,

VALEDICTORY. A POPULAR TEACHER. Aji impressive and exceedingly appropriate function took place at the District High School yesterday afternoon, when Miss Ella King, one of the teachers, who ia shortly to he married, was farewelled by the teachers, the children and the committee.

The chairman of the' committee (Mr. P. Skoglund) said that on such an important occasion it was difficult to express one's feelings. It would not be right to say they regretted Miss King's departure. The better way was to say that while they regretted losing her services, they were glad of the happy circumstances which caused her to resign. He was sure the whole of the teachers and children would Tegret that Miss King was leaving, and would wish her long life and happiness. She had gone right .through the school, starting us a very girl, and had put up a record of steady progress and success which everyone would do well to copy. The children she had taught had been given an example of good manners, courtesy, true courage and gentleness, and they left the school all the better for her teaching and example. Interest in music, and the success of the recent school concerts was largely due to her efforts.

On behalf of the committee, Mr. Skog, lund then presented Miss King with a beautifully illuminated address, having at the head a colored photograph of the school (the work of Mr. McAllister), handsomely framed. The signatures of every member of the committee and of the secretary were at the foot of the address.

Mr. Skoglund, on behalf of the children, also presented her with an entree dish, and on behalf of the teachers he handed her an egg-stand. Mr. Tyrer said that as regards loyalty to the school, Miss King could give an example to even the biggest boys present, and if they "played the game" as well as Miss King had done they would grow into fine men. Mr. N. J. King returned thanks on behalf of his daughter. lie appreciated very much the sentiments expressed. The children's handsome present showed that they appreciated her. He also expressed thanks for the gifts from the teachers and the committee. He had no doubt that in after years his daughter would look back with pleasure on her association with the Stratford school, Mr. King concluded by thanking Mr. Tyrer for the uniform kindness and courtesy lie had always extended to Misß King. Mr. Tyrer then called for three cheers for Miss King. These were heartily given. He then dismissed the children for the holiday*.

SCOTTISH SOCIAL The Scottish Society's social on Wednesday next promises to be one of the most enjoyable events of the season. Mr. McGregor is a whole host in himself, Mr. Hawkins will recite "The Exeeution of Montrose," besides giving a vocal item, and a number of other talented performers will assist. For the dance an exceptionally good orchestra has been engaged, Mrs. Bianchi taking a leading part, so that dancers will have a splendid time. The tickets are going off well, and with fine weather the social should be a complete 6U«CMB.

BURNT BY BENZINE TERRIBLE ACCIDENT AT lIURI- . MOANA. At Hurimoana on Thursday afternoon Miss Dorothy Shcwry, daughter of Mr. R. E. Shcwry, when tidying up thi: wash-house, lifted a tin of benzine to shift it into a new position. As she passed the Ore, about six feet away, a terrible explosion occurred. Miss Sliewry's clothing was very soon ablaze. Her screams attracted neighbors, who did what was possible for her, valuable assistance being rendered also by the Public Works Department and the Railway Department, who ran j special train to Stratford, the unfortunate victim arriving nt the hospital after 9 o'clock. She was severely burnt all over the body, and her condition is critical.

GENERAL NEWS At the Magistrate's Court yesterday, Mr. Kenrick, S.M., gave his written judgment in the case of 'Hawkins v. Lamason, a, claim for payment for services rendered by plaintiff while acting as auctioneer and managing defendant's business. After reviewing the facts of the case, the evidence, and the law bearing on the claim, his Worship found that the evidence clearly proved that plaintiff entered the business on November 3, 1813, obtained a transfer of the auctioneer's license, and assisted in the business and sales ill the hope that a permanent partnership would result, and that no change in their business relationship had subsequently been made. The law in this case hid been clearly laid down in similar cases (quoted). Judgment was given for defendant, with costs £5 Ma. It is possible that the decision will be the subject of an appeal. •Tames McMeekin appeared at the Magistrate's Court yesterday on a charge of attempted suicide. Sergeant McNeely stated that defendant was found in a bedroom in Stratford with a cut in his throat, bleeding freely. lfe was convicted and discharged, being ordered to pay IDs, hire of a motor car.

A lad named Albert Villier. who lived at I.eppcrton, but worked at Stratford. and wa« unable to attend a parade at either plaee, was yesterday granted temporary exemption under the Defence Act.

When responding to the toast of ''Public fioilies" at the luncheon tendered to the Minister of Public Works nt Ojiunal-e nn T'.iiirsilay, the Mayor of Sf rat lord (Mr. \\. P. Kirkwood) said he h id la en closely identified with the endeavor to obtain a railway to Opunake, am! he had determined to lie present oo the occasion at any cost. He heartily e.mgi itiilated not only Opunake but the whole district on the turning of (lie first .sod of the line. Quite a largo numh.'r <if people considered Unit the li:::' should connect at Stratford, hut there was a consensus of opinion that the lln • should be started and pu.-.hed forward -peedily, more so than other lines. The Stratford-Ongarne line was not being pushed forward us

it should be, and he hoped that greater expedition would bo made with the Opunake line. He doubted whether there was a more closely settled district in New Zealand than Taranaki, a*d it would be more so in the future. Other parts not served by the line would still have a difficulty in finding money for roads. In the past most of the traffic was that of the settlers, but now motors had greatly incieased and were helping to break up the roads, and one of the matters the Government should see into was that motorists should pay for their share of the cost of maintaining the roads. In the Stratford county at the present time toll-gates were contemplated. (Murmurs). This was a most abominable thing, and the 6ettlers must look to the Government to find something in the way of finance to enable the local Authority to tide over the difficulty. A story of conjugal infelicity was unfolded in the Magistrate's Court yesterday, when the father of two girls was sued for £4 0s lOd for wearing apI parel obtained for two of his daughters, j The husband and wife had lived apart I for some years without any deed of arrangement 'or separation order having* ibeen made, the husband, according to his statement, having been turned out of his home by the wife, who sold up the farm, furniture and stock, leaving her spouse to pay her debts, a process which, he said, was still going on. There was no question as to the items claimed for having been necessaries, and that the father had made no provision for the two girls, but the defence was that, the father had warned shopkeepers not' to supply goods to his family without his consent, and he refused to pay for what he did not order. The Magistrate pointed out that until some legal arrangement was entered into between the husband and wife the former would be liable for all sorts of claims, and he strongly advised defendant to protect himself in a legal way. Judgment was given for the amount claimed with costs £2 13s. Mr. Thomson appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. Lawrey for defendant.

Judgment by default was given in the following cases at the Magistrate's Court yesterday:—McMillan and Frcdric v. Geo. Bond, Bs, costs (is; Robert Hand ley v. Theodore Dodunski, £S 16s, costs 15s; Bright and Beck house v. Francis O'Loughlin, £ 17s, costs 3ns.

The new winter clothing for men is attractive in many ways. Wise men will buy now while the variety is big, and they will find ''The Kash" pricyii made to suit them. Foe high quality and low price Mullen and Marshall easily lead in Stratford.

You hardly feel the razor pass over your face -when St°.n. Sharp handles the shaving operation. Added to this delightful sense of comfort is the knowledge that every utensil is sterilised, and everything is absolutely clean. Next Bellringer's, Stratford,

Your photograph will please them all —some of your friends have been expecting one for a long time—don't be satisfied with one taken years ago. Send them a fresh portrait, 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-djy with Mr McAllister, Stratfori