STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 October 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(Fi'om Our Own Correspondent.) /AH communications, letters, etc., lefi with Mr. 11. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.] A. AND IP. ASSOCIATION Stratford, Oct. 23. The Stratford A. and P. Show ha? been noted for the care bestowed by its stewards on all stock forwarded for entry. This .year, arrangements have been made for stewards to meet all stock at the station, and have it carefully driven to suitable paddocks, so that prospective exhibitors may have every confidence in making entries and forwarding their stock by rail. Schedules are now available on application to the secretary. Great care has been exercispd in compiling these, and very liberal prizes have been offered in the different classes. The champion butterfat competition, under new conditions initiated by the association, has appealed to farmers, and entries are freely offering. Entries in this class close on November 1. All other entries close on November 17. Maintenance of production is essential to our progress, and the executive is evidently of opinion that the A. and P. shows have a strong influence on farming methods, and must be conserved. Schedules are being keenly enquired for, and good entries are already practically assured. GENERAL. On inquiry this afternoon. Mr. Geo Marehant was reported to he making very satisfactory progress. He is still at the residence of Mr. Cameron, the Cardiff factory manager. A settler from out-back informs me that wild pigs in the Whangamomona district are giving a lot. of trouble. At Kohuratahi the settler has lost several lambs, through wild pigs devouring same soon after the ewes had lambed. In some instances old boars have been known to follow up and kill a weak ewe. The settler in question was seeking permission to purchase ; the necessary ammunition to destroy the ravagers. so probablv in the near future wild pork will hang from the rafters, and ewes with lambs will go unmolested.

Some time bnck Mr. Geo. Mnmby. while using a wedge on wood, had a splinter of steel pierce his left eye, and he had to go to Wellington to secure treatment. So far he has not received much benefit, but he is persevering in the hope of better results. The big film ''lntolerance" was shown to a large house here last ni«ht. There was not a dull moment, and it is safe to say that all present considered it the longest and best ever shrown in Stratford. New Plymouth patrons can rely on seeing something good and out of the ordinary.

There arc several fine photos of the opening of the bowling season on view in Mr. .T. McAllister's studio, and at Mr. C. Martin's shop.. Broadway. All are first-class testimonials to Mr. McAllister's ability as a photographer.

Sergeant-Major Mahoney informs me. that six CI men left for camp this morning. The Mayor and Mayoress were amongst those present on the platform, and wished the men all sorts of "ood luck.

Mr. C. E. James has just opened up eomn very appropriate and beautiful Christmas cards for sending to soldiers at the front, and friends in the Home Land. A very large apd varied assortment is available but already a steady demand has set in. so those, on the lookout for seasonable gifts of this deecription should lose no time in inspecting Mr James' stock.