STRATFORD

Taranaki Daily News, 19 February 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD

BOROUGH; COUNCIL. ! February IS. The Borough Council moots this even-j ing. The Lighting Committee leconimended that the hydro and l.iieael stall's be paid double rates for time: worked on Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday, and Easter Monday. They also thought the engineer should be au- I thorised to make suitable enquiries as to means of transit, and suggested that a second-hand Ford car be purchased. The Reserves Committee stated that the lease of M.B. 31.'1. Broadway North, expires oil 13th April next, and should lie offered l»y auction m two separate lots for a term of 21 years, with right of renewal at the end of the term for a further. 21 years, and rent to be revi hied at end of first 21 years. E. P. Hollands, Electrical Engineer, thanked the Council for the welcome extended him and the late electrical engineer (Mr W. J. Newton) for assistance. He had been busily engaged taking stock and intended to thoroughly overhaul the hydro plant. The intake, tunnel, gates and weir required special attention while the water was low. The weir was in a poor condition, and repairs to apron and decking would have to be carried out without delay. The Broadway lighting had been put in liand and lie hoped to show results before long. A. C. Rusa. Borough Foreman, reported that SCO c.v of metal had been putthrough the crusher. Remctalling had t>een completed on several streets, hut n little more rolling was Required Noxious weeds had been out on several reserves. Six hundred cy. metal hod heo n used in remetalling Julia. Orlando, Hamlet and Portia street. The total metal crushed to date was 3203 yard;. JERSEY BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION. A meeting of members was held on Saturday. Present: .Messrs F lianford (president, in the chair), J S. Jones, \Y. Pollock, 8. Gadsbv, E Bennett, E. G. Gibbons, D. Watkins, J. E- Belcher, D. v) Sullivan, T. Ranford, J. S. Hollard, and A. J. Smith. New members elected were: E. Bennett, A. J Chancy. A .J. Smith, J. S. Hollard, W. A. 11. Marnier. The rules as submitted, by the subcommittee were adopted. A sub-committee consisting of Messrs A. lluggett, J. S. Jones, and D O'Sullivan was electedA hearty vote of thanks was passed to the president for his defence of the •Jersey cow in his correspondence with Mr T. Coleman Phillips, Wairarapa, and it v.-fts resolved that the press be asked to publish the letters of both. The. A. and P. Association is to be asked to insert judge of the Jersey classes in the schedule. At a meeting of the committee the | secretary was instructed to arrange with. Mr. W. S. Tapp (Palmerston North) to attend on a suitable date and address members on matters of interest to the association. The president was instructed to forward to the press notices of meetings held - iiid any items of interest to farmer.\ CI FT AUCTION APPEAL. Next Saturday a gift Auction sale will lie conducted t'liat should receive the attention ot turners throughout the province. 'ihis is the gin aueuon appeal for raising £2WO lor the Wounded holdiers' l'linu In some weeks past quite a number of farmers and business men of this district have been busy completing arrangements, and latterly on Saturdays and Tuesdays have been homing meeting* so as to keep up with details. The success of the sale now seems assured, and the meeting on Saturday showed that all present were animated with a desire to show that the object had their hearty approval. And why should it riot be so? During the past years we have had many appeals, and to the credit of the public it must be said that the response has been good. The present appeal, however, is one that must be admitted by Ml as one deserving of the utmost sympathy and support. Prviou«l.\ there have been several efforts made on behalf ot many patriotic funds, but now the promoters of Saturday's sale hope to make this their one. and only appeal, and realising this all are urged to jnake it the success it deserves. Farmers in the district have contributed very well, and it is pleasing to record that the town collectors also report generous assistance from those who have been approached. There are probably some in town and country who may have been Overlooked by the canvassers, and, if so, this 5s an oversight, and if they have any contribution, whether cattle, land or cash, it will be gratefully acknowledged by the committee. With the stock in hand and Hie purchases to he made t-l'e entries should be very large, and it should b? understood that this is a genuine sale and each animal will go under the hammer and he sold to the highest bidder.

lotting away from the stock and coming to the cause—the wounded soldiers —it is abundantly patent to'all that the necessity for this fund exists. Maimed soldiers are no new sight to Stratford and district. They return having done their duty and, in sonic instances, un* fortunately permanently maimed. Others are, unfortunately, yet to make the journey from the Dominion to the trenches and ba?k again, and those who cannot do tlwir duty in khaki are reminded that there it* a duty owing to those who now require assistance. In the past Stratford and district have lone well in patriotic works, and there is nfj, reason to fear that at the close of Saturday's sale one may be able to proudly say: "Well done,' Stratford!" and that the amount raised will be beyond the sum expected. £2OOO The following furtlier contributions :tp to hand:— Cardiff . (J. Stewart, canvasser). —C Southcombe is fid, W. D Blennerhasseti one Jersey bull (pedigree), A. N. Haylock one heifer (eight months). Bird Road (W. 11. Rowc, canvasser). — n. Cooper 10s. T. Lash 10s, W. 11. .Rowe £'2 2s, T. Moore 7s, T. Hunger £2 2s C Afouli £1 fa, F. J. Kelly' £2. Tariki (W. J. Kendrick).—W. ,J. Kendrick one weaner (steer calf), S. Chapman sen. £l. W. Taylor Ms. F. Fabish 10s. .T. O'Malley 10s,'W. Mather Os, Donald 10s, M F. Kendrick one woanor (steer). J. Mather 10s. F. Drowski 10s, F Riollv £1 Is 6d (Y.M.CA.). S. Cliapma«i £2 2s. J. Btlve 5s (Y.MC.A.), AV. .Helkins £l, A. Thompson 2s 6d, T. James os, A- A- Ward 10s. GENERAL. Dohors to the Stratford Gift Auction are notified that where arrangements have not been made, they will greatly assist if they {rill deliver pigs and live (flutter # Mr K?ws«a King's Hajmaj-

i;et. horses to saleyards, and dressed poultry to Stratford patriotic shop on Saturday morning Sergeant Dale arrested a young man named Patrick J. Breen at Midhirsl today on a charge of being a deserter under the Military Service Act. lireen was iaken to llawera this afternoon to he handed over to the military authorities.

Owing to the increasing audiences and die great interest shown, Miss C. Christie. national lecturer for the Theosophical Society, has consented to remain in Stratford for another week. Public question meetings have proved ;> great attraction and success all the way up the line, during the last year especially. No questions will he answered after lectures in future, hut public question meetings will take thai, place.

"Ucan" liaircutter is a unique little instrument now going on the market, for which C. E. James is the agent for the Stratford district. The l; Ucan" is a combination of razor and comb, whereby one can reduce the growth on the head to any. shortness. One can have the short military crop or have luxuriant tresses like an Israelite; it makes no difference. There is no danger of cutting, and mother can cut sonny's hair whilst she brushes it. The price is 15s post free, and is good value to those with families in frequent need of hairdressing. C. E. James will be pleased to give all information —Advt