STRATFORD NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 28, 23 June 1914, Page 3

STRATFORD NEWS.

FROM OUR RESIDENT REPORTER. Office and Job Panting "Works: York Chambers (upstairs) Telephone N«. 113.

THE MUNICIPAL BAND.

j COMPETES AT HAWERA. . For some time past tlie Stratford Municipal Band lias been hard at work practising for the marching contest which is to take place at the gymkhana in connection with the show at Hawera on Thursday, and it is confidently expected that the members will give a very creditable account of themselves, judging from the performance which they gave in Victoria Park on Sunday. It is matter for regret that the handsmen have not yet obtained their uniforms, 'but this difficulty has been overcome by borrowing so that they should present a favorable appearance. The men are all actuated by the proper spirit, and may be relied 011 to do their best, and the experience gained will oe valuable.

There was a good attendance at the concert in Victoria Park 011 Sunday, and a collection taken up for the relief of a family in distress realised nearly £4. Such .a sympathetic action is most commendable, and should earn for the band an enlarged measure of public support. It is the band's intention, prior to entraining for Hawera on Thursday morning, to play in Broadway.

PERSONAL. Mr. W. J. Lopdell, who has been appointed engineer to the Stratford County Council, commenced his career in the railway service, being afterwards transferred to the Public Works Department, being given charge of work on the Midland railway. Then he took a position as foreman of works and inspector for the Southland county. He filled this post for seven years and subsequently qualified himself as a civil engineer, and was then appointed assistant engineer to the county. That position he resigned to join the Waimate West county. On the eve of his departure for the Old 'Country, Dr. Robertson was entertained at the Stratford Club and presented with a parting gift.

An erstwhile resident of Stratford, Mr vS. G. Potter, is revisiting the town.

GENERAL PARAGRAPHS. At Whangamomona on Saturday, the local footballers played against & combined team from Strathmorc sciid Te Wera, with the result {hat the points were even—a try to a goal Sfoai the field.

Mr. J. W. McMillan, who is % breeder of Airedaile3, is strongly impressed with the suitableness of these dogs for assisting the police in their work. They have a stiain of the oito-hound, so tliat their pluck and tenacity goes without saying. A f&irly large contingent of Stratford residents is expected to visit Tift wera oil Wednesday, the football.match being almost as great an attraction as the show. A special train leaves Stratford for Ilawera 011 Wednesday, at 9.37 a.lll. A fall of snow on Saturday evening emphasised the wintry nature of the weather in Stratford. Fortunately, it did not last long. Your photograph will please them all —some of your |riends 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 i 3 as pleaBant as an informal call on good friends. Make an appointment U-day with Mr McAllister, Stratford