STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 July 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

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A. AND P. SPMXG SHOW.

July 1. After the ejection of the general committee the president, Mr. J. W. Boon, Proved "that the show be held in spring." He said there had been a good deal of discussion last year on whether it should be a Spring or Autumn Show Whilst, he was at I'alinerston North lie had interviewed ficvetal exhibitors and others interested, And every man 'he had spoken to favored a spring show. There could be no two questions as to the stock. In the autumn the animal was .getting i|s heavy coat, and was not shown to the best advantage. In the spring it showed a glorious skin, and was more taking to the eye. Again, sheep in the iutumn had little wool and had noting to show compared to spring when the wool was sfhown to much better advantage. The same applied to horse;. In the past every 9liow held here 'had paid its way and he questioned the 'ifisdom of making a change. When lings were going well it was wise to leave things stand. Had they been going badly some drastic measure might be necessary, but as things were they should continue as in the past.

Mr. Linnell seconded. Cattle were always looking better in the spring and showing more "bloom."' There was really no reason to make a change. Fanners who desired to sec the best type of cattle would see stock in the most favorable condition in the spring. Mr Thomas said he would not vote on the matter till the president intimated what time he meant by spring. The president said a few weeks before December was indicated. Mr Thomas: That suits me. October would not. Mr. Perry said that some exhibitors had found tho autumn did not suit their exhibits, but in not all instances, and Stratford was now standing alone in holding a Spring Show. Probably they would have difficulty in getting entries as milking being in full swing would make it very hard on some farmers.

The president stated that Stratford was hardly alone in the matter as Manawatu intended 'holding the Spring Show as usual, whilst they had a letter that day from Wanganui regarding the Spring Show there.

After further discussion the motion ■iras carried that a Spring Show be held, there being no dissentient rote.

Another of those enjoyable socials organised by the Returned Soldiers' Association will be held at Cardiff on Thursday evening. The music will be provided by Mrs. Bianehi, whilst the floor and supper arrangements will be found in capable hands. The association's Stratford branch is proving a very live body, and the secretary (Mr. T. Sheahan) is throwing a lot of energy into liisj work. Particulars are advertised in this issue.

The Tuna folk are anticipating a record bouse at their farewell to Privates Hancock and Robson on Tuesday evening. Both soldiers aro very popular in the district, and tlieir friends, as well as the Patriotic Committee, are making every effort to make the occasion a memr orable one.

Socials and farewells seem all the rage here for the present. On Friday evening a large crowd is expected at the Coronation Hall, Toko, when three sol-

diers up on leave are to foe given a farewell. The fine roll of honor, recently on view in Stratford, is now on view in the hall.

The funeral of the late Roger Orr took place yesterday afternoon, the Rev. J. I>- Madill officiating, deceased having been a prominent worker of the Presbyterian Church for many years. He also rendered good service to the Ngaere Dairy Company, having filled the position of director for 18 years. The registrar (Mr. S. H. James) reports 20 births, 0 deaths, and 7 marriages for June Private W. H. Perry, who left with the 16th Reinforcements, is returning to New Zealand shortly, having been invalided home.

The cattle nuisance has been most pronounced lately One irate ratepayer woko up one morning to find stock had been making a mess of his lawn; another man fonnd a live hedge consider* ably reduced in appearance and much knocked about through promiscuous browsings whilst a third fonnd his vegetable patch gTeatly diminished through the heavy feeding of stock. There is evidently plenty of scope for the ranger's activity.

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 1 jewellery and fancy goods store lies in the good value he offers with every article, and it ts 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 smoking requisites in great variety.—Advt.