STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 31 March 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) [All communications, letters, etc., left with Mr. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.] ' S.M. COURT. Stratford, March jiO. A sitting of the S.M. Court was held vestorday before Mr. W. R. Hnselden, S.M. T. Allen, farmer, was charged on four counts with selling milk adulterated with water. After Mr. Gray, Health Inspector, had gijen evidence, fines totalling £B, and costs £2 2s, were inflicted. P. E. Garvey, a reservist, charged with failing to notify change of residence, was' fined 5s and costs 7s. The following were charged with riding cycles on the footpath:—W. S. Martin, R. H. Sherson, S. WaTd and E. L. Cameron, each being fined 5s and costs 7s. Charles Mihier, for allowing cattle to wander, was fined ss, costs 7s and solicitors' expenses 21s. Wong Loon Young was fined £1 and costs 7s, for selling cigarettes to a small boy. Further evidence was taken in the action for grazing heifers by A., A.C. and G. Morrison v. J. Paul. Evidence was given by R. Dingle, R. H. Phillips and Geo. Sangster. Judgment was fixed at the rate of lid per head per week, defendant to pay the costs 21s.

GENERAL. A "working bee" was held at the A. and P. Association grounds this morning. The attendance of members was small, but some solid work was accomplished in dismantling thepeople's stand. The Methodist Church members experienced good weather tor the harvest festival work yesterday in connection with the church. The Mayor (Mr J. \V. Boon) opened the proceedings in the afternoon with a short speech, and from tl.en onwards stall-holders and sweet sellers, etc., improved the shining hour by turning gifts of goods into cash. In the evening Mr. Lamason did good work in auctioneering the remainder of produce. The Rev. T. R. Tinsley thanked those who had worked so hard to make the festival the financial success it had proved. Musical items, etc., made the evening a most pleasant one. Pihama and New Plymouth bowlers play the final banner match here tomorrow (Saturday). A good attendance of members of the A and P. Association is desired at the meeting called for 1.30 p.m. to-morrow (Saturday) to discuss the notice regarding holding a show this year. In connection i.ith tho local appearing in the News this morning concerning the decision of the Canterbury LawSociety not to close down on race days, a Stratford solicitor states that the holidays selected by the profession for many years have been utilised by the racing clubs. Holidays round here at Christmas, New Year, March 17th, June 3rd, Labor Day, etc., have all racing fis 1 -

tures in and around Taranaki and it would be absurd because- of this that they should not close. At any rate he voiced the opinion that perhaps tho

"heads" at Canterbury would leave some juniors in charge on these race days and out and enjoy the sunshine—and dividend seeking—themselves.

A roll of hoiior of those connected with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church who have left to take their part in the great war is to be unveiled on Sunday. sThe response to the call from this district- can be judged by the* fact that on the roll of this church alone are over forty names. The results of the "All-red Route" essay competitions for medals donated by Messrs R. Masters and 1 F. Foley for the winners among the pupils of the State and Convent schools respectively,, are announced as follows:—Public 'school: First, H. McMillan; second, E. Lowers. Convent school: First, J. Fitzgerald; second, Nora Bowler. The medals will be presented by Mr. R. Masters at the picture matinee on Easter Saturday. An item of news that should appeal to the ladies is that concerning a large assortment of crockery now being opened up at C. E. James'. The quality is of the best British manufacture and of latest designs. Those in need of crockery, stationery, jewellery, will be well advised to call and inspect goods now offering at C. E. James' warehouse. <!