STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 June 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) [All communications, letters, etc., left Willi Mr H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.] Stratford, June 4. LADIES' PATRIOTIC COMMITTEE. The third annual meeting of members of the above committee was held this afternoon, Mr. J. Masters (DeputyMa\ or) presiding over a very good attendance. The dhairman congratulated the committee on the very successful year they had experienced Although closely in touch with patriotic work, he had no idea of the volume of work accomplihsed by the ladies. He and others appreciated what the committee were doing on behalf of the soldiers. New Zealand was sending many thousands of ; oung men into camp and to the trenches, and they were gratified to think that many thousands of parcels had been forwarded. We were now with our backs to the wall, our men were fighting desperately, and those remaining behind must be up and doing their share. There was much to be done, and it was not a question of watching and praying, but of working. He was quite sure the women of New Zealand would, if the necessity arose, gladly do the work now being carried out by the women in Britain. He concluded iby formally moving the report and balancesheet, the motion being carried. The election of officers resulted: —President, Mrs. J. W. Boon (re-elected); vice-president, Mesdames J- B. Hine, W. J. Crawstoaw, and H. Good; secretary, Mrs. M. E. Budge; treasurer, Mrs. R- U. White; General Committee —Mesdames 0. Curtis, R. Dingle, Tyrer, Reira, W. Robhfson, Petrie, Paynter, S. M. Thompson, A. Mackay, A. F. Grant, C. W. Howard, Rutherford, Uniacke, Freer, Stanford, Malone, C. Martin, C- Pern, T. White, J. S. Hall, Campion, T Coleman, Abraham, H. Masters, Moir, Childs, Sole, Berts, Dixon, Gray, Moon, Thompson, and officers. Executives: President, vice-president, and Mesdames Budge, White, Curtis, J S. McDonald, Falder, Paynter. Malone, and Robinson.

Shop: Mesdames Boon, Paynter, Abraham, Petrie, Curtis, Betts, Uniacke, T. Coleman, S. M. Thompson. Tea: Mesdames Boon, Crawshaw, Grant, Reira, Martin, Mark, Dixon, Alger, and FechSewing: Mesdames Good, Smart, Curtis, S. M Thompson, Petrie, Ohilds, A. Mackay, and Orr. Hold-alls and housewives: Mesdames Eoon, Curtis, Good, and McDonald. Trench parcels: Mesdames Boon, W. Robinson, Budge, J. S. McDonald, and Good.

Entertainment: Mesdames Boon, Massey. Reira, and Ml^uren. It was resolved to hold the monthly meetings on the second Tuesday in <®& month.

Votes of thanks were passed to the various ladies in districts named for assistance during the year, the committees for their active work, Mr. J Masters for presiding, aiv! a special one to the Entertainment Committee.

Mrs. Boon thanked all for re-electing her to the position of president. She would endeavor to do her best to forward the patriotic work, and trusted to receive the same generous assistance as in the past. Other routine business was transacted, and the meeting adjourned.

FRIESIAN BREEDERS' ASSOCIA. TION.

For some time past MY. A. D. Stanley has been interesting himself in the formation of a Taranaki branch of the Holstein Breeders' Association. After receiving many encouraging replies from several well-known breeders, a meeting was held at Mr. Stanley's office. Mr. G. A. Marcliant (Cardiff) was elected to the chair, and others present were:— Mossrs J. W. G. Gardiner (Lowgarth), 11. Johnson (Kahouri Bridge), B. Burke (Lowgarth), G. W. Bradford (Auraa), C. Mavhead (Midiiirst), H. Marehant (Cardiff), E. J. Betts (Okaiawa), R. T. B. "Mellow (Kaponga), C. M. Clifford (Lcpperton), G. Castles (Okaiawa). The chairman said all recognised the necessity for forming a branch of the Friesian Society here. Taranaki was recognised as the milking centre of the Dominion, and the Friesian ca.ttle were becoming very popular for their milking qualities. Similar societies had been established in other parts, and it was a wise more to bring the Taranaki breeders into line with other centres. Getting a branch moving here would do much to create interest amongst owners, and would also give further impetus to pusn forward this type of dairy cattle. Other speakers v endors/ed Mr- Marchant's remarks, and it was decided to form a branch, officers being elected aa follows: —President. Mr. G. A. Mardhant; vice-president. Mr. Mellow; committee, Messrs Clifford, Johnson, and H. Gardiner; secretary ami treasurer, Mr. A. D. Stanley. Mr. Clifford was elected delegate to represent the branch at tnc conference to be held at Palmerston S T brth fchi s month. It was resolved to hold quarterly meetings, the next in September. Rules were revised, and membership subscription fixed at £>l la. A little routine business was transacted, and the meeting closedGENERAL. Midihirst HaJl was well filled last night at tihe social held there by the Stratford branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association. The floor was in fine condition for dancing, and the music by Miss Anderson very acceptable- Songs were cotttriouted by Misses Milner and She&han and Mr. Lynsky. Something like swede turnips are now being shown at Mr. Newton King's offices, where four aggregate 561ib. These were grown by Mr. Jaanes Linn, of Toko, and the variety, Garton Superlative.

Ttia takings at the Mart on Saturday were £6 os 8d and at tie tea rooms £6 14s. Meedames Abraham and Thompson were in charge. Amongst the 9oldiers due to return shortly is Private L. Aylward, who left witih the 27* h Reinforcements. His name has not appeared in the Taranak: papers, but his relatives anticipate his arrival shortly. Owing to too short notice and a prior engagement, "Your Own" was unable to attend the annual meeting of the Royal Arms (Radnor Road) Cheese factory on Thursday. This is a proprietary concern (Mr. Nedlson). The ohair was occupied by Mr. W. Davis. Suppliers qgoki ap£N«jiati*ji& of $&• tnatouut

they had received from Mr.Neilson. The latter, in reply, stated that the pay-out last season was Is sy»d, and, from the prospects ahead this season, they may pay out 2s-

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