STRATFORD. FRIENDLY SOCIETY AFFAIRS.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 April 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

FRIENDLY SOCIETY AFFAIRS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) TAl] communications, letters, etc., leff with Mr. 11. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will leceivo prompt attention.] TESTIMONIAL TO TEACHEK. A testimonial that will doubtle-s be much appreciated by the recipient was on view m Stratford to-day. The lady honored in this direction is" Miss M Strachan. This teacher h rctiriii!? from school duties on sunerannunCiui allowance and the school she is leaving York road. The committee and scholars nave drawn up a handsomely framed illiuninated address to tho following effect: Wiss 11. M. Strachan. Dear -Miss,—We, the pupils of the York school wish to place 011 record our appreciation and regard for you as a teacher am. friend. JJur.ng tue n.ne years vou have had charge of our school you have endeared yourself to the many scholars who hsve passed through your hands, whilst regretting your departure we sincerely hope that the future holds n you an abundance of happiness and p: perity. Wo are, etc., your affectionate pupils." The names of 37 pupils and C. Voiyke will be inssiibod. and the wesentation probably made by Mr. R. Masters, chairman of the Education oßard. THE MAKAHU SPORTS. A good deal of interest centred in the above sports held yesterday. Tho out inir was a popular one ai'ii was {raecll by the presence of several proniinen Stratfordites, including the newiv-ek-ed Mayor. The settlers in the vicinity mustered in large numbers and the «e:ierous hospitality extended visitors added to the pleasure of all. The racing I'.ragood, entries being large with close !i»i; lies. At the close of the day the pic nickers adjourned from-Mr. J. .Mannin.iV paddock to the hall v,nere a pleasasi: evening followed the sports. The time went merrily to the music of Mioses A. Coyne, G. Mace C. Ford and Fred an-' T. Speight. The visitors speak loi."!" of the great assistance afforded by Mv< and Mrs. S. Brewer. Ffior to the evening's dance the visitors were entertained at his residence, Mrs. Brewer presidin at the piano, whilst Mr. E. Cottic Stratford, played several selections. Or the violin. The efforts of the Stratford comedian, .T. Howe, iW«re also greatly:appreciated. GENERAL, Tjie Stratford Gun Club hsil another successful clay-pigeon competition yesterday. The secretary, Mr. C. L. Grant, believes in keeping things moving, nnrt already members have liaid some fine competitions. The principal match was the second round for the Bl'llistite'Ciip, and resulted in a keen competition. Wiq successful gunman being F. Whittle, with 4*2 points, A. Nelson 39,'5. Green and H. Harrison 39. Although, the shoot-* in? was not too good the scoring was close in the W. IT. Harr.V watch event. At tho closo of the round J. Jackson, H. Harrison and A. Brown were level in points. the shoot-off favoring ..Tao-kwa. The third competition was for Mr. \Y. B, frees trophy (gun) which was eoummidecred by B. Green with 11 birds out of 12. The Eltham sport, who rarely practises but trenerally snares the biros, v TO n the -box shoot.

The attendance of tho piiUie at r St. Andrew's fiall yesterday was very satttfactory. Tlie cause of tlie visitation was the holding of a chrysanthemum ?!,»"• and although no prizes were off x for champion blooms interest was keel amongst owners who entered liberally and made a reiliy bcautifilHhonv. 'The exhibition was controlled by Mesdames Petrie and Betts who 'are deserving of thanks for their efforts in tiiisl direction. T. Lamasori's usual auction sale is advertisdd for Saturday, When lie will .be selling a quantity of useful furriituru.ij The 'pn-Mi? are being continually r« minded that they should economise. Good advise this, and to this must h#' added that the best way to economise ia to i -'rchiuu where you get the beat! 1 value. To obtain this desirable end all that requires to be added is that for the best irockerywares, good stationery, excellent • I smoke3," fasliionable trinkets etc., call at C. E. James,', the good value, warehouseman. I