STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 April 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent) till communications, letters, etc., left with Mr. I{. J. Mopkiii.s, boakaeiiec. wilt receive prompt attention ] \ A, AND P. ASSOCIATION. The monthly meetint; was held this afternoon. Present: Messrs J. W. Boon (in the chair), R. Dingle, 11. X. Silk, T. ll.inford, J. Clemow, T. Rutlcdge, J. Walker, \Y- Pollock, B. Orr, and D.'McMillan. I he executive reported on the damage caused by the recent gale. Two functions are to be held this year, the lirst to take place late in May ami the nett proceeds to b2 devoted to improvements on the ground. Quotations iire he.ng obtained from the Wizard and Alpha companies for the purchase of live or six lanterns. The president stated that the annual meeting would be held in June, and with the election of a fresh set of officers they would push along any improvements required. GENERAL.

Private J. Ure. in the course of a ietter to Mrs. Cuthbert, Pembroke Road, ?ives details of how her son, Corporal •Jack Cuthbert, met a gallant soldier's death. After nil his officers had been wounded, Jack took control of the platpon. After they 'had sheilvd the fiermaiß for some time the Huns set up a counicr-attaek and outnumbered tho defenders, whose only chance was to Ghoot as fast as possible. Young Cuthbert set a fine example and was as cool as possible, giving every encouragement to the men under his charge. Unfortunately a A enemy thell lauded close to t.ulhbc-rt, killing him immediately. There v.ere only six unwounded men, but Private I re states they managed to hang 011 until relieved that night. Two men, Colo and Bell, employed at MtChiU-ga.-'e's mil!. Pohokura, vent out pisr-Imntimr 011 Friday, and although scroll pa.-tics are out no news of the ni; sing ones has come to hand.

The annual fire brigade competit'on between Eltham and Stral ord brigades was decided here yesterday, an i resulted ill a win for .Stratford after close finishes. The c-iiijietition h for a shield, and as a re;uU of this win uy Stratford b:>th brigades 'have now won on three occasions Details of the events arc: Five men: A. Burgess, Wallis. Davev, W B.u-ge-s a-.ul Henry. "ii cc.. defeated the Kitham men, Fake, Narbev, Burrows. ] I inch, and Glentworth, 37 i-5 sec. The two men. hose and hydrant, also went to the Stratford pair, A. lSur.'es,; and Wallis, win. accomplished their ts.sk in 43 2-aEec. Kitham reversed the position in the three-men event. Fake, Hindi, and Glentworth conioieting the journey in SOl-'isoc, wherea-' A. Nurses-., Davcy, and Wallis took longer.

After being a prominent church worker for several years, Hogg hr.< decided to go to Christeimrch. and. on Thursday Mr ;, Madill, on behalf o; die Ladies' Guild, presented her with a la 'v's dressing ease. The congregation of St. Andrew's presented Miss Hogg with a silvrr cake stand.

Oil April m the 7th draft of-i'.-e CI camp are to entrain, and the frillnwiiij pro! aide catidi kites will leave Stratford: F. A. Bamfield, 11. Bniissden E C. Lra.v, F. Collins, 1' F. Daniel;. T. Frydav, E. D. Gray, A 11. Goliop, W. Ryan, B. L. l'obson. T. A. Speck From Tiriki: C. 11. Stephenson and W. 11. Thompson. Easter is close at hand, and one wonders what to get for suitable gifts. Tnere is no need to worry.- You can present your soldier with the Uean haircutter, the young lady with a bangle or wrstlet watch, the maid with a hook, and the student with a fountain pen. The fretful child will fret no more with a toy, and tired mother will be pleased with some of the Doulton ware, and father will forget t> growl if you purchase tobacco, pipes, or ci.aars from C. E. .Tames, the man for the multitude.*