STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 April 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondsnt.) [All communications, letters, etc., left With Mr. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.]

Stratford, April 13. Judgment by default was given in the following eases:—Stratford Electrical Supply Company (Messrs Speiice and Stanford) v. Win. Cook, claim £2 Ss, costs 10s; Newton King (Malone and King) v. W. Baird, claim £2 Os fid, costs 20s; same v. A. E. Speck, £192 10s, costs £8 Os Od, also a claim foi £2!) 12s against same defendant, costs £2 14s; Roonoy and Co. (Malone and King) v. J. Patterson, £7 8s Gd, costs 23s Od; J. Bain (Mr P. Thomson) v. E. Thompson and Tohe, claim £5 12s Od, costs £2 63 Od; A. Cook (T. C. Fookes) v. J. Asplund, claim £9 6s; New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Kutherford, McAllister and Coleman) v. E. A. Stewart, claim £l3 17s, costs 34s 6d; Stratford Electrical Co. (Spence and Stanford) v. F. Bound, claim £2 las 9d, costs Ids. There was no other business. Mr. W. R. Haselden, S.M., was on the bench, GENERAL. Passing,the Post Office this morning the writer noticed an elderly man scanning the board placed for the benefit of the public. A few minutes later the old chap was still there, and presently he moved to intercept the writer. "If you please would you mind reading the news for me. My sight has gone back on me, and I got a son over there.'' Reading was a pleasure, and the tired eyes heightened as willing ears heard he news of British successes, and then the old chap moved off with a feeling that the British army was doing all right. What he feared was the board contain-, ed a casualty list, and perhaps his son's name was written down. What he learned was that the Britisli and French were pounding Hindenburg's trenches to piece?, and pushing his army back. The writer of the notes on the'board would make matters better if he wrote a larger "hand."

An Inglewood boy, Deans, whilst playing football during the luncheon hour at Stratford High School to-day. met with an accident. He fell and injured his foot above the, ankle. Deans was removed to the hospital for treatment, and then taken home by the train. It is believed a small bone has been fractured.

The Ngaere hall was again the scene of a farewell on Wednesday evening. Private Marr was the soldier farewelied, and Mr. TV. . Morrison the gentleman called upon to make the address and presentation (wristlet watch). Everyone present spent a most pleasant evening. HOSPITAL AJSID CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

April 13. Before the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board sits again an election will have taken place. So far it is difficult to say who will seek re-election or how the new Board will be constituted, but it is vo, tatisfactory for ratepayers and the pnl. lie to note that matters under the capable control of the chairman (Mr. 1. McAllister) have gone well during the. year. Relations between officials and staff have been of the best, whilst the harmony existing amonjst Board members is pleasing to record. An item that is worthy of more than passing comment is the chairman's comparison of cases of infectious sickness in this district and other parts of the province. Comparisons may at times be odious, but on this oce&non they are flattering to Stratford. It is a good thing to remember that whilst dwellers sheltering under the lee of Mt. Egmont get a little more than a fair share or the wintry blasts and frosts, the cold and damp of winter is preferable to heavy sickness. The health inspector's reports throughout the year have been very flattering. The question of maternity wards and dental rooms will be left to the new Board to go into, but the hot water system of heating rooms should soon be an accomplished fact. Cheerful surroundings count for much to those in a convalescent stage, and a warm rconi is not the least thing necessary t,o assist an inmate towards regaining lost health. Mr. McAllister will again offer hi? services and there is little doubt that he will be returned. Given the same united support by his colleagues the chairman should be able to continue his good work. Messrs. McAllister, and Sole are the retiring members, and doubtless will be returned unopposed. T. LAMASOX'S WEEKLY REPORT Our last sale was held on Saturday, March 31st, when we had a very large attendance. Bidding was very spirited. We quote as follows:—'Hens 1/0 to 2/6, cookre'.ls 1/3 to 2/-, ducks 1/9' to »/-, geese 3/6 to 4/0, potatoes 9/-, to 9/ 6 > apples 3/0 to A/-, pear 3/- to 4/G, pollard 14/0 to ]«/-, bran 8/6 to 10/-. Furniture and sundries at usual rates.

America has got a move on at la9t. We have been expecting it. There has also been a great move-on in Stratford, and wise people have been sharing in the move-on, which operates at C. E. James' jewellery warehouse. Easter gifts have had a big run, but the shelves still hold many useful gifts acceptable for Easter. See the fine range of crockery we are clearing.