STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 December 1916, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent). Friday, Doc. 20. Mr. N. .1, King was a passenger b* train to Auckland this morning. Mr. U. Mai tors is at present at Napier. Many Strutlordians an: at present basking in the sunshine at New Ply--111 ou til.

The appearance of the Wanganui Garrison Biiiul at the A. and P. Show Grounds on Sunday afternoon should attract a large concourse of Stratford and visiting folic. The band will submit a programme that should appeal to all lovei; of good music, and we all a-'Wi.it0 melody, even if we are delK.ci.t- in its technicalities. The grounds are large enough to hold all the motorcars, landaus, etc., in Tarmaki, whilst fn army ol white-aproned ladies will be waitina to /-uppl.v refreshment* at a iiomin.j figure The concert is m aid cl the Wounded Soldiers' Fund, si it is i>p to flic piiiilic ill appreciate the band's ellorts a'.id I hi- Patriotic Committee's «cik by making even ellort to be present. Tin Stratford Racing Club's officials are uusy these days .completing arrangements loi ..-i- annual two day's' meeting upming oil Monday. The course is now iu splendid order and nothing remains but the .veathei to ensure a successful meeting, iiig fields, superior music, pleasant surroundings, and always the prospect ol the day proving profitable, are factors that should create enthusiasm in tilt meeting The officials deserve a financial success, and should obtain their desire. There was a.'record attendance at the Ngaert Gardens on Boxing Day This was partly due to the abandonment of the Kitlnui) Axemen's Carnival. Mr. Truelove's gardens weie thronged with pleased beauty-seekers during the holidays and they saw much to enthuse over. The Zoo attracted a lot of attention, whilst the water-chute and other amusement, established on the grounds ' ivere well patronised. The exit from the Xgaere station -I'.fTices at normal times, but is far too small for holiday parties. Passing through the gates is like "going through a sheep-race"—a visitors expression not nine, and is decidedly inconvenient. A little more gatespnee will be appreciated by visitors disembarking at Xgaerc