STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 December 1915, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Stratford, Yesterday. Mr. John Jago, a respected resident of Beaconsfield Road, Midhirst, died at his residence on Monday last. Mr. Jago has been farming in that district for many years, and was respected by all. The funeral took place this afternoon, and the very large attendance testified to the esteem in which he was held. The Hospital Board, after consulting them solicitor, have decided to pay the surcharges demanded by the AuditorGeneral, under protest. It is only fair to say the amount paid to the members averaged Ss Cd a meeting, while under t the new Act las will be the amount allowed to each member. The Convent School are holding their annual picnic at the Ngaere Gardens tomorrow (Thursday). Mr. Foley is inviting the pupils to attend the pictures in the evening as his guests. Five rinks from the Eltham Bowling Club will visit the Stratford green tomorrow afternoon to try conclusions with the local club.

The following pupils of the Stratford School have gained proficiency certificates : George 10. J. Aagaard, Harry Barker, Albert A. Burgess, Clyde H. Burgess, Lawrence Cameron, Leslie Cameron, Edward L. Fittall, Harold J. Goodrick, Walter F. Grubb, Reginald T.' Grubb, Wavering W. Hodge, Quentin McWilliam, Douglas McDonald, Harold Pcarce, Harold A. Thristram, Herbert*J. Tristram, Laurie M. Ward, ZadaE. Aagaard, E. Florence Jackson, Lucy E. Lawn, Kathleen M. Lawrence, Augusta McDonnell, Eileen B. Reeves, Sydney J. Sole, Maxine B. Skoglund, Mary M. Tliomp •on, Kathleen M. Wasley. The follow ing have gained competency certificates: Henry Hatcher, Charles E. Hanee. Athol McCormick, Dillon T. Mercer, Bert R. Silk, Algot C. Williams, Rene G. Burke, Vida J. Cameron, Jewel L. Henrv, May R. Mudford.