STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 November 1916, Page 3

STRATFORD.

[Messages or instructions left care of H. 1?. Hopkins, Bookseller and Stationer, Broadway, will receive prompt i attention.] breaches of anti-shouting REGULATIONS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) November 17. Charles Swadling, bushman, was charged, before Mr. W. R. Haselden, S.M tl with purchasing liquor at Stratford Hotel, tho liquor being consumed by Frank Treves and Thomas Barraclough; also at Midhirst on the 13th, and at Toko on the 10th September. Thomas Barraclough, bushman, Turanl:awa, was similarly charged with "treating" Charles Swadling at the Stratford Hotel; also at Midhirst and Toko on the same dates. Swadling's case was taken first. He was represented by Mr. A. H. Johnstone. Sergeant Dale represented the police, and put in the depositions of Swadling and Barraclough at the inquest held on Treves, found drowned. Other evidence was given by Mr. Whittle, Nonstable Robertson, and defendant. The Magistrate briefly summed up, and convicted Swadling on the three charges, fining defendant £5 on the first, and 1 ( / without costs on the other two. Barraclough pleaded guilty, and was fined a similar amount to Swadling, being allowed a fortnight to pay the fines. TRADING WITH THE ENEMY. Valentine Helbling, of Stratford, was charged thai he paid £9l/10/- to the I.eipsiz Insurance Companay, of Germany, thereby trading with the enemy contrary to proclamation of September 9, 1914. The defendant was convicted on the evidence, and fined *£l and costs. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST." Good progress is being made by principals and choruses engaged in the production of the pantomime, "Beauty and the Beast." The Stratford Town ITalI has been engaged for two nights, and the proceeds will be placed to the credit of the funds of the local Fire Brigade and Boy Scouts. The credit of taking the initiative and working up the characters lies with Mrs. who has had a lengthy English theatrical experience. The principal "boy" 'character will be played by Miss teur theatrical knowledge. Many pretty teur theatreal knowledge. Many pretty and juaint dances will be introduced ing the presentation of the pantonyime, whilst some very effective choruses and topical songs will also be rendered. A good "house" should greet the performers each evening. Particulars appear on page 1 to-day.

GENERAL. .An exhibition of war trophies in the "H. 8." window lias attracted considerable attention. They were secured "by Lieutenant "Bob" Woods. The first is a formidable Ghurka knife, and is truly an ugly weapon to "argue" against. This was secured at Gallipoli. The second "exhibit' 'is a German helmet, removed from an enemy subject in the trench fighting at Pozieres. The value of the Stratford Dairy Company to the district is apparent each month b/ the value of the pay-out to suppliers, the amount for October being £12,000. Mr. J. B. Richards (chairman of the Chamber of Commerce) «nd Mr. E. Marfe'Jl left on a visit to Waverley iilis morning. The bazaar held on Thursday afternoon and evening was well attended by the general public, and good business is reported. Last evening occasion was taken to make a presentation to the secretary (Mrs. P. R. Stewart) of a nicely-finished stool. The Rev. J. D. Madill made the presentation, and expressed the thanks of the Presbyterian congregation for the lady's good work on their behalf. Mr. Stewart briefly acknowledged the gift. There was a "full house" at Mid>irst Public Hall last night, the occasion being a farewell to Lance-Corporal R. Wellington by .residents of Beaconsfield Road. Mr. George Sangst-er, the chairman, presented the guest of the evening with a. wristlet watch. Songs, recitations, Highland danees, etc., made the evening pass very pleasantly. After the concert the hall was cleared, and dancing kept up to an early hour this morning. The Kahouri Bridge School Committee have donated to Adjutant Cook 13/-, and O/fi has also been received from Mr. W. P. Taylor, Regan Street, for the Belgian Relief Fund.