STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 September 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

[All communications, letters, etc., left with Mr. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.] . 6.M. COURT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Stratford. An?. 31. A sittin" of the Magistrate's Court was held this afternoon," Mr. A. Crooke, S.M., presiding. ] n the following civil tiifcs judgment was given for plaintiff hy default:—Lester Bros. (Mr. Wright) v. Frank- Bell, £U fls (costs 12s I: same v. H. Moss, £1 Is (ss); Jas. Donald (Mr. Coleman) v. Leo McAsev. 15s (8s): F. A. Cramer (Mr. King)'v. W. Cook, £0 5s (£1 3s Cd). In the judgment summons case,- Garret E. Wilson v. J. E. Mudford. judgment debtor wrote that he was sick and was willing to pay £2 per month. An order was made for payment of the amount, £2O 10s !)d, on or before September 7, in default 21 days' imprisonment. 1 Wilfred Smith Badger, who did not appear, was charged with being a . .-:ervist and failing to notify chalice of address. Sergeant Dale stated that when asked by the police for his certificate last month, defendant stated that he did not have his certificate, but was on the roll at Ashhurst, from which place he i had recently come to reside at MateI mateonga. Inquiry showed that he had not notified his change of address. Sergeant Dale did not think defendant was the type of man who would shirk hit; duty, and it might be stated in mitigation that he had had considerable business worry, having sold a farm at Ashhurst and bought another near Eltham. and possibly for that reason had omitted to notify his change of address. The Magistrate stated that while it did not appear to be a serious matter, it was necessary that the law should be complied with. A fine of £1 and costs 7s was inflicted. A collision that occurred near Xgaere about three months ago. between a motor-car and a motor-cycle resulted in Bernard Robert Long, traveller, of Hawera (Mr. Stanford), owner of the car. suing the motor cyclist, Thomas Sneller (Mr. Weir), for £3O, cost of repairing damage and depreciation to the car. Mr! Stanford outlined the case at length. Plaintiff's evidence was to the effect that on Sunday, May 27, lie was cycling from Hawera to Ingiewood. When Hearing the Cornwall Road he sounded his horn on approaching two cyclists, who went into single file to permit him to puss. Just as he was about to pass them a motor cyclist appeared in the dip of the road, travelling about -10 miles per ,hour, and plaintiff pulled behind the cyclist to let the motorist pass, which he did safely. A moment later, just as he was abreast of the cyclist and travelling very slow, another motor cyclist, travelling at 50 to 70 miles per hour, appeared over the dip of the road and crashed into him. though plaintilT put on the brakes and pulled up. There was about three feet of asphalt and three feet of dry dirt road that defendant could have passed on safely, but for his* terrific speed. Plaintiff "was only Charging the actual cost of repairs and I £7 for depreciation of the motor car, though he estimated this at £2O to £3O. Plaintiff was cross-examined at I length. Evidence was given in support by the manager of Newton King's Stratford garage, where repairs were effected, and Bailey, one of the cyclists, whilst the evidence of the other cyclist (Wood), taken on commission in camp, was also put in. Mr. Weir, in a brief opening address, denied any negligence on defendant's part, and stated that, if so, there was contributory negligence on the part of plaintiff. •Defendant's evidence was to the effect that he was only travelling at about l-> or 20 miles per hour, and that the collision 'was due to plaintiff suddenly swerving on to the wrong side of the road to pass the cyclist and not seeing him. Defendant was cross-examined at length: The Magistrate adjourned the case until next Friday, to allow of the. evidence of'the other motor cyclist, a young man named Flynn, being taken. A AND P. ASSOCIATION". A meeting of the executive of the A. and P. Association wa3 held last night, Mr. J. VV. Boon presiding over a full attendance. The reports of the schedule committees in charge of the sheep, cattle, and home industries were adopted. It was decided to write to the Ayrshire Breeders' Association and ask that a medal be donated. A letter was received from the fire brigade asking for a donation to their funds, but the committee pointed out that they had no power to give such a donation. Those present subscribed 10s 6d as a personal donation. Rev. C. W. Howard and Mr. O. McAloon, junr., were elected members. The hay paddocks will be shut up on September 20, for green feed for show stock.

Executive meetings will in future be held at S p.m. instead of 7.30. The Farm Committee were given power'to act in regard to ploughing and cropping No. 2 paddock. It \va3 decided to hold a working bee next Thursday. GEVERAL. To-day, for the first time, Mr. A. Crooke, S.M., of New Plymouth, prctided at the sittings of the local court, which has been placed under his jurisdiction. To-morrow promises to be a busy day with local farmers. In the morning a mooting of the Model Dairy Farm Committee is to be held at 10 o'clock. At 1.30 p.m. a special-meeting of the A. and P. Association is to be held for the purpose of deciding the liquor question. Keen interest is being taken in the matter and there should be a very large attendance, which will enable the matter to be settled finally. At the conclusion of that meeting the Jersey Breeders' Association arc presenting their late president, Private E. Kirkwood, who is now up on final leave, with a handsome and unique signet ring, as a memento of his interest in the breed. | Further postal facilities are being provided in Broadway North, where a receiving box is to be erected near the fire brigade station. The Salisbury Road this morning presented a very busy appearance, no less than seventeen milk carts and waggons forming quite an imposing procession. It comprised a number of the suppliers of the Tuna Dairy Company, which has recently broken from the Midhirst Company, and they were on their way to Midhirst station to cart material for the new factory, which is being erected by Mr. J. W. Boon. The new company is catering for the future as well as the present needs of this closely settled and prosperous district by erecting a factory of six vat capacity, four of the vats to be installed at present. A glance at the plan* shows that the factory, the dimensions of which are 100 ft. by' 00ft., will be built on the most modern lines, and will be replete with the most up-to-date labor-saving machinery. A whey butter plant is to be installed, and the company will be able to manufacture either butter or cheese at will, as tlioy have taken over the present Thna creamery. A new residence for the manager is also to be erected. It is expected that cheese will be manufactured in about two months time. Meanwhile, arrangements have been made with Midhirst to take tho cream. An inquest was held concerning the death of Mrs. Ruth O'Connor, formerly of Pohokura, but who has decently been residing with her sister-in-law, Miss O'Connor, in Stratford. Mr. C. D. Sole, J.P.. was acting coroner, and the jury comprised Messrs J. McAlister (foreman), A. Moon, G. Slack, Robinson, H. Kivell, and A. D. Stanley. The evidence given by the deceased's brother, Mr. Gus. Brickell, Dr. Paget, and Miss O'Connor showed that deceased, who had been suffering 'from a weak, heart, had been very depressed since her husband's death. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence. Deceased leaves three young children. "Before I knew what happened he crashed into the car. From the time I saw him you couldn't wink an eye hardly. It was only a few seconds." Such was the lucid statement of the plaintilT in a case before the Stratford S.M. Court to-day. Later he stated: "Defendant did not sound his horn. I never scm anything of him till I saw him." Much regret is felt at the death of Miss Lorna Cumberworth, youngest daughter of Mr. F. J. Cumberworth, schoolmaster, of Mahoe. Miss Cumberworth had been in indifferent health for some time past. The interment takes place to-morrow (Saturday). On Sunday evening last, at Douglas, the Rev. C. Aker conducted a memorial service in connection with the death of Lance-Corporal Frank St. George. There was a very large congregation, and Mr. Aker delivered an impressive discourse. The Methodist Church anniversary is being celebrated on Sunday. There will be a special musical service in the evening. Hannah has some advertisements in ' this issue which will repay reading, I though he starts by asking the public not to bother about reading the silly stuff-.

Mr. B. J. 'Peters' jewellery sale will soon be at an end. Prices have been considerably reduced in the many lines he is carrying. When next in Broadway just take notice of the superb jewellery Ae is offering at such low figures that should ensure a ready sale. Gifts suitable for wedding presentations, farewell wristlet watches, engagement souvenirs, etc., are all there awaiting the buyers. Don't neglect this opportunity.—Advt. Easily the best place in town for toys for children is Mr. C. E. James' warehouse. Whilst the kiddies are catered for the adult is not forgotten and the shelves are crowded with fancy goods so dear to the heart of the ladies. Ladies' leather goods, jewellery, etc., are in great variety, whilst "smokes'"' for father (and pipes, too) are in every brand.