STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 September 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) [All communications, letters, etc., left | With Mr. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will j receive prompt attention.] j A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. j Stratford Sept. 14. A meeting of the executive committee fi'as held last evening. Present: Messrs J. W. Boon (in ihe c!i ;:r), \Y. J. Lopdeli, A. Iluggctt, W. Pcttiorew, H. Harrison, T. Ranford, J. S. .Tones. An offer was received for one of the refreshment booths, and after discussion it was held over till a future meeting. A resolution was passed that the confectioners of Stratford be asked to tender for booths at the show. Several classes referred to in the subcommittee's report were referred back for explanations. It was decided to Have an index inserted in the schedules. The following committee was set up to allot the prize list: (Messrs J. W. Boon, R. Master, and W. J. Lopdeli. A letter of sympathy was passed to Mr. F. A. Tyrer, headmaster of Stratford School, in his illness. Accounts totalling £l7 3s Gd were passed for payment. GENERAL.

The Stratford primary school examinations have concluded, and from what one can anther, the results have been pleasing to the examining inspectors and p'atisfactory to teachers and scholars. Mr. Thomas has been in control the last few days, the headmaster (Mr. F. A. Tyrer) being indisposed. Sapper Moore-Jones is now in Stratford. To-day lie had a big audience of school children to listen to his story of the Anzacs. The lecture to-night should also draw well. Yesterday the writer paid a visit to the Stratford Bowling Club's green, and found it looking in really excellent condition and reflecting great credit on the groundsman, Mr. McLean. In the words of an enthusiastic bowler, it is "the best ever," and he considers it will be found one of the best greens in Taranaki when the season opens, which, I understand, is "fixed for Labor Day in October. The bright sunshine is sending the milk yields along. All the farmers seen report cattle to be milking well, and pros, pects in this respect look as bright as at any previous period. At Eltham yesterday the Stratford School seniors had another win against the Eltham Cadets. As in the first match, play was keen and interesting. In the first spell there was no score, although both sides were at times very close to adding points. In the second half, whilst in the Eltham twenty-five, Ennis, who played a fine gaAie behind the scrum, smartly passed the ball to Johnston, who made a strong run beating several Eltham men. and touched down. Henderson converted the try with a good kick, the contest thus ending in a win for Stratford by 5 points to nil. A wish lias been expressed that the New Plymouth Hieh School should visit Stratford; otherwise the season ended with yesterday's game. There is no time like the present. It is yours, and the wise man is he who makes the most of the opportunity. Just now the opportunity of making a little cash go a long way is presented at Mr. C. E. James' warehouse. Prices are down to bedrock, whilst quality is of the highest. Ladies, don't neglect this chance of securing best leather handbags, jewellery, wedding presents, etc., now offering. Call and inspect when next in town.