STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 July 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) TAII communications, letters, etc., left w.'th Mr. H. J. Hopkins, booksdJlcr, v ill icreive prompt attention.] Stratford, July 14. Included in the competitors at the Gun Club shoot this week was "Bill" Pceh. In pre-war days Pech was a champion axeman, and now that woodchopping events are off is devoting spare time to rifle shooting. He shot remarkably well, and what made his shooting all the more meritorious was the fact that he moved round on crutches, having broken his ankle some time back. Another "sport" motored through a considerable distance, paid something like £5 for nomination fees, fired one shot, and missed. This was his first and only glance along the muzzle as he retired from other events, although eligible to compete. Next Monday the Borough Council will hold its monthly meeting. On Tuesday the School Committee meets, whilst on Wednesday the Oounty Council will have its sitting. Thursday appears an off day as far as meetings are concerned, but on Friday the R.M. Court will probably afford some interesting copy, and on Saturday the A. and P. Association will meet. Word reaches me that changes on the directorate of the Midhirst Dairy Company are probable, and that about 20 suppliers have signified their intention of standing for election on the directorate. Mr. R. D. Milne, who has been farming at Toko for many years, has sold his farm, and will be leaving shortly. The settlers do not intend allowing Mr. and Mrs. Milne to leave them without a farewell social, and to that end have secured the Toko Hall for the 20th Ir. stant. Particulars will be advertised later. Mr. G. N. Curtis (chairman), and Messrs Morison, iPenn and Thomson were present at the Domain Board meeting on Friday. The principal business was considering the lease of section for stone-crusher site from the board to the Borough Council, and this was approved of on the motion of Messrs Curtis and Penn. Accounts totalling £9 Is were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned. Experiments are about to be made in the matter of lighting Broadway. A line has been passed across the street, and in the centre four lights, each of 100 candle power, will be installed. Four lights, two on each side of the street, will also be temporarily placed in position and by lighting and extinguishing the central cluster alternately with the side lights," the council hopes to come to the conclusion as to which is the most desirable method.

Mr. C. E: James' jewellery sliop is still fcein? besieged by buyers on tlie lookout for bargains. A visit to the premises shows Mr. James to be carryins; very large stocks, and although the cost of goods has been soaring of late, the proprietor has been able to place his excellent range of miscellaneous articles before the public at pre-war priee3. #