STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 June 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

\Froin Our Own Correspondent.) [All communications, letters, etc., left w.'th Mr. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.]

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. Stratford, June 23. A meeting of the general committee was held this afternoon, the president, Mr. J. W. Boon, presiding. The following members were added to the general committee: Messrs B. Fear- - on, E. Hancock, J. B. Richards, S. Pitt, S. Reader, C. Vince, S. M. Poritt, Silk, Bowling and W. T. Bailey. The resignation of the secretary was reviewed, and a motion was carried, "That the secretary be asked to reconsider his resignation." \ president brought forward a mo-', ti°n "That it be a recommendation to the executive committee that the catering be entrusted to the ladies." He believed that if this was done, and they made 110 profit, they would do a big thing for the association, and effect a saving of £6O paid to the caterer for luncheon to the visitors, judges, etc. It took an enormous amount of work to run a luncheon room. He' did not think they could get local help, as caterers were too busy attending to their own affairs. He believed they would save, if- the weather were favorable, probably £IOO in this direction.

'Messrs Morison and E. Jackson supported the idea. The latter said that now the rooms were ready they might appeal to the ladies who would, he felt sure, be only too pleased to help the association in this matter. A light lunch, with no jellies, would fill the bill.—The motion was carried. / Mention was made of the accident to Mr. Clemow, and also to Mr. J. Shotter, the latter having a son wounded at the front, and also a second son in an hospital in England, suffering from wounds. It was resolved that the secretary forward letters of sympathy to the members, and also others whose sons' names appeal in the casualty list, e Mr. Morison touched on the question of having liquor for sale on the show grounds. He thought they should do without it—at least during the war; He felt very strongly on the matter. They might derive £lO through the privilege, but rather than see it in use lie would give ; £5 to the funds. '

Mr. Malone said the matter was out of order. The president had made a mistake in the same matter at the previous meeting. These matters could only be reviewed by notice of motion.

The president admitted this. Mr. Morison undertook to bring the matter forward at a later meeting. Mr. Jackson said that laßt year the association had met with a fair measure of success in attending the annual meetings of' dairy companies and receiving donations towards the association's funds. They left it rather late last y«ar nnd missed some of the big factories. They should back the president up and make a point of attending these meetings, also clearing sales. He felt sure that this would mean a big lift along ir membership. The association had to make members to progress, and this wa< .in.excellent means to build up funds and keep interest alive.

Mr. Rutledge twitted members with the desire to obtain members to build up funds, and then lavishly expended it on the press and others. Some thought the association was rich in funds, and did not desire any more members Mr. Morison said, in sneakinf of the press, last week he criticised the item under a misapprehension. The figures were given to him at £7 10, whereas they were considerably smaller. He was sorry to have spoken in the terms he had, and now, knowing the position, withdrew the remarks. Mr. Jackson said too much notice had been made of it. The press objected to the insinuations made, and they had reauested him to state that they did hot desire any liquor in their tent at the next show. (Hear, hear). It was a pities the matter had been in-

troduced. Mr. Dingle said he was glad of the opportunity afforded ljim to touch on the matter. He had intended to bring it up himself. He had been misunderstood, and did not infer for a moment

that representatives of the press were a lot of drunkards. On the contrary, they were a decent lot of young chaps, and knew their work. But there were also a lot of "hangers-on'' who attended the shows, and it was these men who abused

the privileges. They had had this experience in previous years, and lie need only remind them of the "ova!" days. The press had misunderstood his remarks, and he was sorry for creating a false impression. He hoped that the press would take note of his remarks, so that his attitude on the question became clear to the public. Later on he intended to move "That the general committee shall not pay for any liquid refreshments supplied." - This closed the discussion, and the meeting adjourned.

FAREWELL AT STANLEY ROAD. There was a large attendance of settlers at the Stanley Road school last evening, when a fnrewll social was tendered to Pnva'e A. "IcCraeken. Mr T H. Wellington was chairman, and during the evening presented the guest of the evening with a wristlet watch, and in doing »« trusts;! tha* he*".iuld have a safe voyage and return hack in due course, sound in health and with honors. Private McCracken was in good forih in his reply, : making a very neatlittle speech. Musical items, etc., were contributed by Messrs Hamilton, Kcrrisk and Hodge, whilst a dialogue was ably Staged by the Wellington family, assisted by Mrs. Miss and Cliff Phillips. Excellent music for the dance was contributed by Miss Anderson (piano) and Mr. Parker (cornet), whilst enjoyable extras were played by Messrs Barleyman and Mills. GENERAL. Mr. J. Shotter,- of Midhirst, received uptime to-day from the Defence Department that his son, Vernon, who left with the 13tb. Reinforcements, had been buried and wounded, and removed to a hospital. Mr. Shotter has a second son, Roy, wounded, in hospital in England. At a sitting of the S.M. Court, Mr. W. R. Haselden, S.M., presiding, judgment was given for plaintiff in the following cases: —W. Lovett (Mr. T. C. Fookes) v. A. Cuthbertson, claim £2 2s lid, costs 10s; Rawles and Rawles v. G. Toms, ctaim £2 Is 4d, costs ss; A. H. Hillock (Mr. Wright) v. D. O'Keefe, claim £2 ss, costs 10s. J. Pierce pleaded guilty to allowing five yearling stock to wander on the Flint road; he was also charged with rescuing the stock from the poundkeeper. The latter (C. Milner) gave formal evidence, after which the magistrate inflicted a fine of 20s and costs 7s on the first charge, and £lO and costs 7s on the second. There are many settlera in and around Stratford will be pleased to learn that

Mr. Geordie Moir isrevisiting the town. Mr. Moir was many years farming at Tututawa, and seven years ago left for Australia, taking up land on the Barling Downs, Queensland. Evidently the climate agrees with the veteran, who is looking remarkably well. He is accompanied by Mrs. and Miss Moir, who are agreeably surprised at the progress of the district. Like others, Mr. Moir has felt the ravage? of the war. One soil, in the Australian forces, after being reported a prisoner of war for 18 months, has now been officially placed as "kii at Gallipoli." A second son is in Britain in a training camp.' From reports to hand and complaints personally received, there is a fair amount of thieving going on round here. Yesterday a farmer bewailed to "your own" that he had purchased a disc liarrow from another farmer, but neglected to call for same for a few days later, when he found the wheels had 'been removed. He reckons the man who "lifted" the wheels may as well call and take the harrow; it's useless as it stands —or lies. A second party bewailed the loss of a bicycle, which accomplished the disappearing trick whilst left in Broadway.

Mr. C. E. James' sale is now in full swing, and the public are taking advantage of the great values offering to purchase largely. The sale will last another nine days, but those who intend to share in the big bargains offering should nob hesitate to make their purchases now j to-morrow may be too late*