STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 April 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Oira Correspondent.) , [All communications, letters, etc., lelj «>> Sir. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive lirompt attention.] Stratford. April 8. The meeting of the Jersey Breeders' Association on Saturday was one of the most eiithusiatsic held here for many months. Those present included Messrs 1". Ranford (President), T. Ranford, J. T. Belcher, A. Unbelt, P. H. Tinnell, W. H. Rutledge, E. G. Gibbons, T. R. Mellow, P. D. Malone, J. S. Jones, D. O'Sullivan, W. Tl. Paynter, W. H. Mpi~, J. B. Clemow, D." Watkins, A. J. Smith, and W- 11. Tippins. The following remit was carried: "That the' Council take into consideration the importance of subsidising branches £ for £ up to £2O, for the purpose of office and general expense in running branches. Mr. E. Griffiths was requested to forward his last year's remit regarding alteration of rules of Association, re curtailing the powers of the Council so that they cannot override the ruling of an annual meeting". Keen interest was taken in this matter, several members upholding the president's contention that the Council should not be able to veto any rnlinjrs given hy an annual meeting as the principle was most undemocratic. The committee will go into the matter of obtaining suitable badge for membership, whilst t'hov will also consider the question of holding a field day and social evening on the lines outlined by the president. GENERAL.

The relatives of Private C. Till, who left by the 28tb Reinforcements, have been notified that he had received gunshot wounds in his left liip and buttock. The injuries were sustained in the fighting in France on March 20. Private Neil McQueen was farewclled at the Kaliou'ri hail on Saturday evening. Although the call of business kept many away, there was a good attendance of friends and visitors. Mr. Hann presented the guest of the evening with a wristlet watch, and wished him every good luck a.s a soldier of the king—sentiments endorsed by all present. Songs, etc-, were contributed by Miss Kennedy and Messrs P. Aitken, Peters, and Sanne. Mrs. Riauchi' supplied the music for the dance which was controlled bv Mr. Bonner.

Further consideration of the street proposals will be given at tJic meeting of tlie Borough Council to be held this evening. The Clerk of the Court, Mr. C. Freeman, kindly supplies the following information as to the business done at Stratford during the quarter ended March "I:—Number of nittings IS, amount sued for ClTfiO, recovered £4S. : >, summonses issued 100. eases heard ■)(!, distress warrants, judgment warrants, etc.. 2ft. orioirrijil charge* 43. Eleven old-age pensions were grantedSoldiers on final leave and those visiting friends during Easter wer.-s farewelled at the railway station (his morning, the platform being crowded with friends and relatives. Xgaere ladies had control of the Patriotic Marf.\Riid tea rooms on Saturday, (he amounts taken being—Mart £lO lis Sd, tearooms £5 2s Od, a very satisfactory figure. Mr A. Coleman has found it necessary to resign his position on the "Borough Council owin" to ™"»r« r.t n H, Ar wor ■iot allowing him the time he would V to give to municipal matters. AH.lka new man to the honors, he took a ke interest in borough works, and his business acumen made him a most desirable councillor. Competition for the Shetland pony, donated to the Aotea Convalescent Home, Cairo, funds, and submitted to auction at Mr. Newton King's fair on Saturday, was rather disappointing. The best bid was £5 and Mr. V. 11. Nolan's donation is now owned by Mr. Geo. Sangstcr. Captain Hino, MP., will leave for Wellington by the express train to-morrow morning. He will be present at the opening of Parliament, but later on hopes to get back mul finish his own job—assisting his company of Mounteds to subdue the infidel Turk.

Don't spoil that picture or photograph for want of a frame. Rather enhance its value by purchasing a photograph frame at C- K. James' fancy goods warehouse. Ho will fit all sizes so don't hesitate to make enquiries. Have you seen the t'ean Haircutter. Cuts to any degree of length. Just the thing for the soldier in the trench, and {or the home.