STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 August 1916, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent) Stratford, August 20. The A. and P. Association 'held a successful working bee on the show grounds yesterday. Fourteen members put in a real good day';, work, and the Association wishes to thank those who so readily gave their assistance. An accident occurred to Mr. Dan Favier yesterday, on Denbigh lload. He received severe injuries to the hip through coming in contact with a dray. Stilt another burglary. Mr. George Mills' stationery business was again visited by the light-fingered gentry. Entrance was gained by the side window, an iron bar being used to force it open, and then the culprit left the building by the back, taking the key with him. As far as Mr. Mills can ascertain, only a couple of watches were taken. This is the second time Mr. Mills' premises have been burgled within the past few weeks. The Stratford Auzae Minstrels gave a performance at Kaponga last evening, ito a good house, livery item was well received, and the Sailors' Fund should benefit to a considerable extent. The Minstrels are giving 8 performance at Ngaere on Tuesday evening, for the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. The pol) for the electric light loan and the election of one councillor took place to-day. Very little interest was taken by the ratepayers, only one-third of those on the ioll taking the trouble to exercise theii votes. The result of the electric light poll was: For the proposal. 317; against, 73; informal, 4. The proposal was therefoie carried, and the electrical supply will pass under municipal control in October next. For the election of one councillor the result was: C. B. Walsh 274, C. Smith lull, S. Sharp 75. informal 7. The throe candidates addressed the ratepayers after the dictation of the poll.