STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 May 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Ovvu Correspondent)' [AJI communicatioiis, loiters, etc., left with Mr. H. J. Hopkius, bookseller,' will receive prompt attention.] Stratford, May 4. Good progress is being made with the construction of the cheese factory on i Pembroke Road, it being expected'that the building will be out of the contra-.-- j tors' hands shortly. i April was a wee month, rain falling on 17 days, the total for the four weeks being 13.84 inches. These figures were registered by Mr. T. Harry Peim. I notice that as a result of the motorcycle sporiL; at Han-era recently, a club has been formed there. From what one can gather, the sport of motor-cycle racing is very interesting, and will to Ice on in the future. There are a few who look upon the new sport in a favorable light, including Mr. A. D. Stanley, secretary to the Stratford A. and P. Association. Perhaps the wisdom, or otherwise, of holding a sports gathering of this description may be worthy of consideration at the meeting of the association to be held this month. With the racecourse available, and some attention to the track, it appears a money-making proposition to tackle. There is every likelihood that in the near future the extra lighting up of Broadway, between Pembroke Road and Opunake Road, will be accomplished. Mr. Hollands, electrical engineer, has things well under way, and also contemplates further improvements in the lighting in the vicinity of the railway station. There is more than a possibility that Rugby football will be played at Stratford this winter. Beyond school and Senior Cadet games, the winter pastime lias been dead for two seasons. Now a revival has set in, and the Stratford Club has been set going again, with Mi. W. Kivell as secretary and treasurer. At Thursday's meeting Captain J. B. Hine, M.P., was elected patron, and Mr. C. Jackson, president. The vice-presidents include: Messrs. D. J. Malone, P. Skoglund, S. Sharp, J. S. Lyons, J. W. Boon, C. Ardem, S. Pitt, E. Abraham, R. Masters, J. H. Thompson, W. H. Young, H. Oood, F. Whittle, S. H. James, and A. U. Stanley. The committee is: W. and N. Kivell, L. Berg, D. Anderson, H. Ruscoe, E. McCallough, V. Grant, (i. Collins, 11. Johnson, M. Jenning and T. Richardson (chairman). Here is a chance for Eltham and Inglewood enthusiasts to follow suit.

Corporal W. A. Marshall, who won the D.C.M. some months ago, has been reported killed in action on April 10. Although deceased enlisted in Australia, lie was well known in this district, having been educated at the Stratford High School.

The long winter evenings are to hand. So those who find time tedious will be pleased to learn that Mr. C. E. James has just opened up some fine winter pastimes—games that will instruct the child and interest the parent. Those who enjoy a good book can obtain great variety here, whilst if in search of a holiday, wedding, or christening gift, you will certainly find same amongst the many thousands of articles on sale at C. K. James's warehouse.—Advt.