STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 November 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent). [All communications, letters, etc., left With Mr. H. J. Ilopldns, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.] A CHAPTER 01' ACCIDENTS. Stratford, Nov. 17. A man named Ellis, working on the crusher at the Mountain ballast-pit, liad occasion to climb the mast of the machine to adjust the wire rope, and whilst performing this operation the rope slipped several feet, gripping his hand, the friction severing two fingers and badly lacerating a third. Although suffering intense pain Ellis managed to retain his hold until rescued by a comrade. Had Ellis let go he would have had a fall of fully twenty feet to the trucks or rocks below. He had his wounds attended to at the hospital and is now doing well. On Thursday a man named Barron, working for Mr. Hall, on the Denbigh road, met with a rather severe accident. How it happened is hard to say, aa no one saw it, but it is surmised that after leaving the factory the pole or shaft of the cart struck the bank nearby, throwing the cans and Barron out. Evidently the cans struck Barron, and a wheel also went over him. Mr. G. P. Harkness and others rendered first aid, and he was then removed to Stratford, where he is getting along nicely.

A third accident to be recorded is that sustained by a young man named J. Copestake, one of Mr. N. J. King's staff. He was riding a motor cycle to Inglewood on Thursday evening, and when crossing the railway line at Rugby road the cycle got out of control, and Copestake was thrown rather heavily. He was taken to the Inglewood private hospital for treatment, and on Saturday proceeded home to Lepperton. Word reached here to-day that a married man named Sunborn was injured while bushfalling at Tahora. He was removed to the Stratford Hospital. GENERAL. At the S.M. Court on Friday a claim and counter-claim concerning the Tariki Hotel was begun. In the first claim the late licensee, F. J. Mills, claimed £l6 for boarding the incoming proprietor, Mr. O'Malley, his wife, and family. The counter-claim was for £24, being made up for accommodating Mills, interest, for loss of time in not having sole possession earlier, and also for cutlery. Mr. King represented Mills, whilst Mr. G. H. Ryan (Hawera) looked after the interests of O'Malley. After a short hearing the Magistrate agreed to adjourn taking further evidence until next court day. Good business was done at the sale of work in St. Andrew's Hall, the object being to build up the funds of the Ladies' Guild. In the evening a very acceptable programme of items was submitted. The various stall-holders and others interested have every reason to be satisfied with the success of the venture. ' •».****<

Good progress being made with the erection of a cheese factory at Rugby road. From appearances it is possible that not many more weeks will elapse before the ex-Midhirst suppliers will be carting milk to their own factory. Mr. W. J. Newton, who has been electrical engineer under the Electric Light Company for many years and has filled a similar position under municipal management, lias resigned. The Borough Council meets on Monday evening, and judging from the agenda paper the meeting should be fairly lengthy, as several matters of importance are to be reviewed.

The town clerk, in bringing down ltis half-yearly report on the electric light department, shows a profit of £333, and, including the balance brought forward from March 31, the annual profit was £350. In addition, £IOO has been placed to the sinking fund and £292 written off for depreciation.

A number of people arc now exercising their minds as to what to send to absent friends. Their dilemma will soon be a thing of the past if they call at Mr. C. E. James' jewellery warehouse and note the fine Christmas cards, greetings, etc., lie lias for sale. The shelves are also crowded with those little trinkets so dear to the feminine minds. Now, young men, don't forget the ladies. Ladies, don't forget absent faces.