STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 June 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

PVa— V (From Our Own Correspondent.) J | [All coramuiiication3, letters, etc., left i with Mr H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receire prompt attention.] Stratford, June 22. In the window of Bellringer Bros.' today are some magnificent turnips, mangolds, etc., grown on the Stratford Model Dairy Farm. The specimens attracted considerable attention, and demonstrated what can foe done with the land round here in growing winter feed. "Your Own" spent a few minutes looking at the exhibit, and heard remarks passed that were decidedly flattering to the executive committee. It was an object lesson to fanners as to what care, attention, and the right use of fertilisers will do to craps. The Toko Settlers' Association also encourage farmers to adopt the best methods, as proved by results already published. Although Thursday afternoon was decidedly a day for the fireside, there were a few who braved the elements and competed in the several events held by the Gun dub- In the first shoot, Mr. Frank Casey (Eltham), off the My (I s mark, registered 15 points out of 16. B. Green (Stratford) and D. Coleman (Eltham) were a close second. The Consolation also attracted good competition and excellent shooting, the winner being A. Nelson. A ibox sweep concluded the outing, the winner tainting up in B. Greeen. Whilst our footballers were receiving a mud bath here with the New Plymouth High School team, the Stratfonl hockey players were having anything but an enviable time at Eltham. The latter cluib avenged previous defeats by landing three goals, whereas Stratford failed to register a solitary poinjfc. The election of two delegates td represent the Taranaki branch on the councir of the New Zealand Jersey Breeders' Association has been held. Four nominations were received—Messrs E. Griffiths (New Plymouth), V. ffarkness (Tariki), F. Ranford (Stratford), and C. Goodson (Hawera.). Considerable interest was taken in the voting, the poll going in favor of Messrs Griffiths, and Ranford. There will be a sitting of the Borough Council on Monday evening, at which i the Mayor will move that the following | rate be straek:—General, 3%d; special, 7-6 d; water, 9d; and sanitation fee of £l- - euchro party and daueo held at Ngaere this week was somewhat affected, by weather conditions. Thoso who braved the elements, however, had an enjoyaible evening. SGsa G. Kneebone was successful in the competition for [ladies, whilst three tied for the gentle- [ man!s award, the play-off going to Sir. On, who generously handed his trophy (back to the committee for a future occasion. The Lowgarth Factory Tfan was well filled by card enthusiasts on Friday evening Mr. and Mrs Hhrimpton being successful in scoring the greater number of wins in each section. Mr. C. H. Fox presided at the piano for the dance that followed, and Mr. Meharry was M.C. As will be seen by advertisement on page 1, the annual general meeting of members of the Stratford A. and P. Association will be held in the Town Hall on Saturday next at 150 p.m. A good attendance of memlbers is desired, as matters of vital interest to the association will be brought up for discussion, whilst the motion of the president (Mr. Boon) to hold the annual show as usual in November will also be open for decision by members. Times may bo hard with many, but their trouble is that they fail to purchase where the cash obtains the most vnlue. The secret of C. E. James' jewellery and fancy goods store lies in the good value he offers with every artiele, 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, brooches, etc. Men's sporting and smaldng requisites in great variety.—Advt-