STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 December 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent). [All communications, letters, etc., left With Mr. 11. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.] A. AND I'. ASSOCIATION. Stratford, Dec. 7. A meeting of the executive eoniniitt.ee was held last evening, Mr. J. W. Boon presiding. Tiie president thanked all who had worked hard to secure the success of tin l recent show, and paid a special tribute to Mr. Campbell Jackson in connection with the cattle entries. With regard to the catering, he stated that after allowing £9O for expenses, and also complimentaries, the credit balance was £l3O. It had been a strenuous undertaking for the ladies, but they did not seem to mind, as some had already expressed'"their willingness to have another try next year. More kitchen accommodation was desirable. Holding the parade of stock an hour earlier had been much appreciated by the visitors. He referred in high terms to Mr. Stanley's work as secretary, especially for his enthusiasm in the dog section" Mr. Campbell Jackson said he believed the recent show had proved the best in the history of the association. They owed a lot to the ladies regarding the catering, which reflected the greatest credit on them. So well pleased were the judges at their treatment that thev did rot charge expenses. Thanks were' also due to the farmers for the manner in which they had backed up the asociation in entering stock. He thought, however, it wa 5 hardly fair that a few willing workers should have the care of the association all the year and then the toil ,of week. He mentioned that Mr. Harrison, in the horsa section, had battled hard for entries at Manawatu and Wanganui shows. In conclusion, he congratulated the president and the ladies on the successful results achieved.

Mr. R. Dingle also added his appreciation of the efforts of the ladies. They had worked hard—some over-worked. Perhaps they would undertake the same work next year, and if the association took control of the outside stalls for the sale of soft drinks, ice-creams, cigarettes, etc, they might add another £IOO to the credit balance. He thought they were shaping the best way to make the show the best in Taranald. PRESENTATION. Last evening a very pleasant little function took place in T. Smith's tearooms. where the members of the Scottish Society met Pipe-Major R. Mcßae to mark_ their appreciation and esteem of his eTi'ort-s in connection with patriotic work. Mr. George ,Sarigster tendered an applogv for his unavoidable absence, so it fell to t!ie lot of the secretary, Mr. F. ,T. McDonald, to present the guest wit IT a solid leather suit ease, appropriately inscribed. In the course of his remarks, the secretary stated that .Mr. Mcßac, since the outbreak of the war, was responsible for the collection of not less than £IOOO for patriotic purposes, and in that wav had done his bit, Scotsmen generallv being proud of him. The secretary's remarks were supplemented by several of the members present. In returning thanks Mr. Mcßae entertained the company with humorous reminiscences of his work in aid of patriotic funds. ' GENERAL, The qua Verly meeting of the Licensing C'oinmTitee was held (his afternoon. Present: Messrs C. D. Sole (chairman*, Athol Meredith. W. ITathawav, .1. B. Pilchards, and W. M<srison. An application by F. ,T. Mills for transfer of TariUi Hotel to A. Meharry was granted. Sergt Dale was instructed to inspect fire escapes and see that all were in good condition and report on same at the March meeting. The police report on the hotels in the district was favorable, except as to the Club Hotel. In this instance a conviction had been recorded, but since then the conduct of the hotel had much improved. A short sitting of the court was held this afternoon before the S.M., Mr. A. Crookc. Judgment, for plaintiff was given in tlie following civil eases: Betsy Loiib (Mr. King) v. 11. .T. Burden, claim £R 14s; Sfratford Loan and Deposit Co. (Mr. Wright) v. Alt'. Richards, claim £10; F. Corbett (Mr. Wright) v. J. J, Ritchie, claim £2O 12s fid. R J. Hopkins (Air. Wright) v. L. Tl. Rayner, claim £1 Ss. Toke. a Maori, was ordered to pay £4 14s Gd owing to James Bain

(Mr. Thomson) on a judgment summons, before the lltli inst., in default five days' imprisonment. H. C. McGregor was ordered to pay £7 3s fid, owing to Kooney and Co. (Mr. King), before the 11th inst., in default three days' imprisonment. In the ease of C. <i. Rundle (Mr. Thomson) v. John Edwards, claim .-Co 10s .Id, an order for six day.?' imprisonment was suspended while £1 per month i* paid, first instalment to be paid within four weeks. The Mayoress (Mrs. .T. W. McMillan) presided at the meeting of the Women's National Reserve, held this afternoon. The Stratford Patriotic Society forwarded a donation of £5 .towards purchase of badges to tho mothers and wive,;; of 19oldiers. An invitation has been forwarded 1 o Mrs. Russell, wife of the Minister for Internal Affairs, to attend the next meeting, on the ISth inst. Should Mrs. Russell be able to attend, the function will be held in the Town Hall. : Saturday, December 8, Ift] 7. is the opening 'lay of Charles E. James' Christmas Fair. His stocks are large and well nought Customers will find no difficulty in selecting that article needed for their, Christmas gift to friends, either in jewellery, fancy goods, toys and books, or for travellers or smokers. C. K. James has a special system of storing and delivering on any date to anywhere, any goods chosen, so that customers can shop early and are relieved of any trouble. Shop now, shop early, shop often.*