STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 October 1916, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(Prom Ou" Own Correspondent), , otratford, Monday. To-day an ideal one for the holiday. A large number of sports railed a nd motored to WaVerlcy in the hope of finding winners* ill e:icii of Die races there. Probaibly now they are convinced tliey can earn coin more surely, if in smaller quantity, at the carpenter's bench than at the tote house. A good number of Stratford folk made the journey to New Plymouth and spent a pleasant outing. The 'bowlers had <ir ideal day for the progressive pairs match, as far as the went her was concerned. The green was in good order and the day was passed very pleasantly. At the time these lines were penned the winning pairs were not sighted. In the morning 2S pairs were engaged, and others were expected in the aftemoon. The painter.? here are evidently busy. The schools are now receiving a coat of paint that should smarten up their appearance. Evidently the contractors were anxious to take advantage of the sunshine, as the men behind the brush were busy whilst the solicitor, tjie hairdresser, etc., were basting in the sunlight in the neighborhood. A horse in a gig had a trial run into the country this morning. He may be running yet. He became restless, or lonely, or hungry, and wanted to get home. At anyrate he moved off, doing Broadway at a smart pace and, turning on to the east road, developed a gait that quickly carried it out of sight of the few strollers in the street at that moment.

A. AXD P. SHOW. 'At a meeting of the general committee on Saturday the executive committee communicated as follows:—Schedules have been issued and the interests of the Association pushed well forward. The promise of entries received indicates that exhibitors appreciate the efforts of the committee in catering for their requirements. A conference of local bodies met and approved of the principle of establishing a mqdel dairy farm V this district*. A sub-committee will meet and confer with Mr. Deem and Mr. Brown, and report to a further meeting at an early date. The executive also reported that the Patriotic Committee, after consultation with the executive, thought it best to unite and hold a big earpivaPlater on. The side shows will therefore as usual be run by the Association this year. Membership badjges will be issued to all financial members, and request that these badges be worn on show days. The roofing of the bull pens is estimated to cost £66 11-s to -complete, and £39 of this has been promised on condition that the balance is forthcoming. Members are urged to make every effort to exhibit stock at the show. Where not convenient for exhibitors to bring their own exhibits, the Association, if notified a few days previously, will arrange for exhibits to toe brought to the show and returned, and all care and attention will be given. Exhibitors can rely 011 a plentiful supply of green feed and good paddock accommodation for the animals. The Ngaere 'Dairy Company were ttiaaked for a donation to. the prize fund of £15,105, and the substantial stippoit of dairy companies is much appreciated. The committee appeals to all members to forward their subscriptions, and thus promote the welfare of the Association. The executive deplored the loss' of so many of Xew Zealand's sons at the front, and extends to the bereaved ones the deep sympathy of the Association.