STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 June 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) [All communications, letters, e,te., left with Mr. H. J. Kopkins, bookseller, will teceive prompt attention.] OPERATIC SOCIETY. iStratford, May 31. The annual meeting of members of the Stratford Operatic Society was held last evening. Present: Mr. W. E. Jones (chairman), Mcsdames Mcßeth, Massey and Carter, Misses Edwards and Fields, Messrs W. Robinson, T. Grubt. T. A. Lonergan, A. F. Bamford, and V.' Lester. The ehairman, in the absence of the president, referred to the work of the society in the past. Since its inauguration the society had produced several operas, the latest being "Pirates of Penzance" and "Merrie England." It was pointed out that the cost of production had been very heavy, and in order to meet outstanding accounts, and also to keep interest sustained in the society's work, thes should produceianother opera in due time, there being, plenty of available talent to ensure success. After some discussion it was decided that "lolanthe" should be the society's choice. The opera should be ready about October, members deciding to get into practise as soon as possible. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, Captain J. B. Hinej M.P.;"president, the Mayor (Mr. J. W.\ McMillan); vice-presidents, Rev. Father Mnple«, J. McCluggage, T. 0. Fookes, H. 15. Abraham, and A. Coleman; committee, Messrs T. Grubb, J. 11. Thompson, A. T. Lonergan. W. Eobinson, J. Weston, A. D. Stanley, W. 11. Douglas, W. \L Jones, and V. Lester; conductor, Mr. Leslie; secretary, Mr. A. I). Stanley; treasurer, Mr. W. E. Jones; stage manageress, Mrs. Mcßeth; prompter, Mr. Stanley. Subscriptions fees were fixed at 2s Gil for ladies and 5s for gentlenien. A. AND P. PRESIDENCY. In conversation with Mr. Tom Banford, that gentleman informed the writer that he has decided to withdraw his nomination for the A. and P. presidency in favor of Mr. J. W. Boon. There arc several reasons actuating the decision. Farm work will be at its highest during the period when the show officials would require the most time to attend to details, and the labor scarcity and other troubles inherent to farm work at present make it necessary to refrain from attempting to secure the presidency. He trusts that when another twelve months swing round Tie will be able to contest the position against all comers. The annual meeting will beyheld next week, and the controlling officials will appreciate Mr. Ranford's decision in retiring in favor of Mr. Boon, who was not prepared to stand in opposition to Mr. f-nford. Both are good men, and the society is fortunate in having officers who arc prepared to sink individual aspirations in order to secure the best results to the Association. f GENERAL

The No. 1 Wellington District Mpdical Board were engaged here to-day. Probably over 50 men will be examined. The examining officers are Lieut.-Colonels P. A. Lindsay and 0, Jennings, Captain T. Casserley attesting officer, and Major Henty representing the group commander. The board leave, to-morrow Ti-r Wanganui. The Borough Council is 'desirous hi securing a further site for borougn yards, and a deputation consisting of the Mayor and Cr. Thompson will wait on the Domain Board at their next meeting regarding securing a site on the Patea river in Page Street. , Mr. J. Masters, J.P., presided at a sittins of the Magistrate's Court to-day. •T. Hennigan, on remand on a charge of being found helplessly drunk, was fined £-) lor medical expenses, in default U days' imprisonment. The death occurred recently of Mr. l'ed MeKnight, one of Stratford's "celebrities." Ted was a genial sort, and in early years was an excellent musician, being considered one of the finest trombone players in the Dominion. His health lately had been far from satisfactory, and' after a few months in the Stratford hospital he has "gone west."

T. LAMASON'S WEEKLY REPORT.

Last Saturday our usual sale was lield at the Mart, when we had a fair entry of poultry, etc. Other line entries were not large. Wo quote as follows: Hens Is 3d to 2?, ducks 2s to 2a fid, geese 3s 6(1 to Ss, cockerells Is 3d to 2s, pumpkins 6s <id to' 7s, apples 5s to 7s, pollard 14s 6d to 10s, potatoes 9s cwt. Furniture and sundries at usual auction rates.

It is surprising what one can find if he or she only takes the trouble to investigate. Stratford pr-ssesses a shop where the wife can obts'u the best crockerywarc and most pleasing bangle, bracelet, or watch she desires. Hubby can obtain his choice of smokes, pipes, 'and reading matter; the eldest girl and the youngest bov can get what they oovet' most, be it jewellery, thimble, or pocket-knife, and the place where this Wonderful variety is obtainable is C. E. .James' Warehouse* T.'Lamason's salo is advertised for Saturday, when his usual auction will bo held" at the mart.