STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 June 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) [All communications, letters, etc., left with Mr H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.] Stratford, June 21. CAUBCHIC SOCIAL. Despite the miseralble conditions prevailing last night, the attendance of the public was very satisfactory, the floor being in very good condition for dancing, which was kept going merrily till an early hour next morning. During intervals in the programme, vocal items were contributed by lira. Massey, Miss Milner, and Mr. Lonergan. The dance music was contributed by Mrs. Bianchi (piano) and Mr. S. Piarker (cornet), whilst the dutie9 of M.C. were in the veteran hands of Mr. Jans. Had the weather been at all favorable, the attendance of visitors would have been considerable, but, despite the rain, the promoters have every reason to ibe satisfied with the results of their effortsSJM. COURT. A sitting of the Magistrate's Court was held this morning, before Mr. W. R. Haselden, S.M. Judgment for plaintiff was gives in the following cases:— R. Hannah and 00. (Mr. King) v. F. Dunlop, £3 14s, coats 10s; Stratford County Council (Mt. Spenee) v. Maud Shute, £37 10s 6d, costs ±33 Is; B. Harknes (Mr- Butberford) v. Farnkain Bros-, £9 18s Id, costs £1 13s 6d ; Smart Bros. (Mr. Foofcea) v. M. H- Gubbon, £5, costs £1 3s Gd. In the judgment summons case, J. Blake Mr. Thompson) v. Walter BroWn, claim £7 16s Id, defendant gave evidence that he had three children, the eldest girl, 15, was earning 12s 6d per week, and another (14) was also at work, receiving 7s, and his own earnings were aJbout fa 15s. In reply to Mr. Thompson, he denied that he spent a considerable time and money in drink. The SJL made an order that payments be made of 10s on July 21 and 10s per month afterwards. J. Dombroski, farmer, Waipuku, was fined £2 and costs 17s, for permitting 14 cows to wander on the railway line between Waipuku and Mount Egmont. A charge of not having given notice when mustering sheep was preferred by Alex- Grey Stewart (Mr. " Stanford) against R E Phillips (Mr. Rutherford). Mr. Stanford stated that the parties were farmers at Kiore. Defendant was continually taking stock off his farm without giving plaintiff a chance of inspecting same. A. G- Stewart, plaintiff, stated that when he received notice of mustering it was the evening of the date of the mustering, and therefore too late. The farms were adjoining, with aibout one mile of boundary-fence. There was no river dividing the property Witness was also grazing cattle for a farmer. Some monthß ago a portion of the boun-dary-fence baff been destroyed by fire and had not been replaced. B. H. Phillips, defendant, stated that he forwarded notice of intention to, muster cattle and sheep by telegram, which was put in at Purangi. Ho explained the custom pertaining amongst farmers regarding mustering and shearing. He, assisted by his manager, attended to the work. Mr Rutherford contended that the law only required 34 hours' notice, and although cattle and sheep were mustered, they were considerably over that period in the yards. Defendant had sent the telegram, and the delay of sending the wire away at 11 a.m. was no fault of defendant, who handed it in at 9 a.m. The SJM. said he would dismiss the information, holding that defendant had given a reasonalblo notice of intention to muster stock. GENERAL. This week a statiomaster (where the express stops only on request) received an urgent message to hold the express up as a case of siokness necessitated two passengers boarding the train. The party motored to the station as the train steamed in. Tickets were issued, and then it was discovered, in the bustle, there was no cash with the party The storekeeper was appealed to, and could not cash a cheque. The train was moving out when the position was explained to the st&tionmaster, who immediately remembered he had a few pounds in his coat. 'He sprinted to his office, and then developed a Desert Gold gait for the receding train. Climbing aboard, he shoved a wad of notes into the hands of a passenger and then dropped off, conscious that he had relieved two passengers of an awkward dilemma, and gave other passengers a "thrill" as they and the genial "Curley" beat the express on foot. Times may be hard with many, but. their trouble is that they fail to purchase where the cash obtains the most value. The secret of C. E. James* jewellery and fancy goods store lies in the good value he offers with every article, and it is no surprise that as each year swings by his circle of customers is ever widening. Make one of these satisfied buyers. You will be pleased with the value offering in ladies' bangles, broolches, etcsporting and smoking requisites in great variety.—Advt