STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 July 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) [All communications, letters, etc., left wltli Mr H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive srompt atuation.] GUN CLUB. Stratford, July 5. Competitors mustered in strong numbers for the Gun Club meeting held yesterday. Chief interest centred in the Bracelet sweep, the trophy being donated by Mr. B. Knuck'ey, of Eltham, who was accompanied by several other enthusiasts from our enighboring town. All the events were at clay pigeons, shooting being very keen. In the Bracelet. Messrs F. Whittle (21yds), Nelson, Harris, and Casey (16yds) all succeeded in smashing 15 clays out of 16 tries- In the shoot-oif, F. Whittle won with 22 hits out of 23 shots. In the second sweepstake, £l, L\ Green scored the possible with 16 smashed clays, R. Knuckcv (15) 2, and G. Harris, F. Whittle, and A Nelson tied with 14. The Box Shoot fell to G. Harris. In the first missout ten rounds were necessary before finality kas reached, Messrs F. Casey (Eltham) and B. Green dividing the honors.

S.M. COURT. There was a short session this morning before Mr. W. R. Haselden, S.M. Judgment for plaintiff was given in the following civil cases:—tester Bros. (Mr. Wright) y. M Loveridge, £7 12s, costs £1 14s Cd"; C. B. Walsh (Mr.Stanford) v. A- J. Hill, £2 13s Md (16s); Wilson and Son v. A. J. Hill, £1 las Gd (lis). In the judgment summons case, H. Cameron v. A. Cuthbertson, £8 Ms Cd, order for payment at 10s per month. F. Lane v. J. Faine, £3 lis Od. This was a claim for driving a horse to the pound and costs of feeding same, etc Ordered to pay at the rate "of 10s per month, in default three days in New Plymouth Gaol. In the ease of A. F. Cuff (Mr. Rutherford) v ; W. H. Jones (Mr. Weir, Eltham), claim £43 12s Cd, judgment was entered up for defendant, with costs £3 5s 3d. This was a claim for cattle. plaintiff having agreed to sell 17 head of mixed cattle at £2 10s each, and £1 2s Cd driving fees. The plaintiff sent the calves to defendant's farm, but there wa9 no one to receive them. Defendant saw the calves a few days later, and told plaintiff they were not according to description, and repudiated the contract for sale Defendant also claimed that there was no written agreement of 50s per head in the letters, and that, as far a? the claim for calves was concerned, plaintiff must bo nonsuited on that point.

GENERAL. The Stanley Road Schoolroom was all too small to accommodate the audience that gathered to farewell Private A. M'Craekcn, the fourth son of a family who are doing their little bit. Mr. P. Wellington, in presenting the soldier with a wristlet watch, regretted that the district wa3 losing a very capable man, and congratulated the family on their patriotic spirit, and concluded by hoping he would be aible to return in due course, conscious of having done his duty. A very acceptable programme of musical and other items was contributed bv Miss Sangster, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Hatcher, Miss Scott (violin solo), Mr. Fred Foley (conjurer and cnrr.et solo). Miss Ruby Anderson presiding at the piano.

The Returned Soldiers' Association (Stratford branch) held a dance at Cardiff last evening, and those who attended the function thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Mrs. Bianchi was "at tlio piano, whilst our Distinguished Conduct winnner, Corporal C- Barker, made an ideal M.C.. The floor was in very good order and other arrangements very complete- Secretary Sheahan and his comi mittee are making every effort to have the local branch established on a firm footing, and their intentions should receive every encouragement. Private T. Fryday, son of Mr. N. Frvday, was farewelled at the Ngaere Hall last evening, ,the attendance of the public being very satisfactory. One brother ba 8 been lost at the front. Mr. W. Morrison, chairman of the committee, gave a very instructive address whilst presenting a wristlet watch, and trusted Private Fryday would be spared to return to Ngaere and resume his old duties. The early part of the evening was'devoted to cards, and the prizes were landed by Mis 9 May James and Mr. N. Coleman. At the other end of the list were Mrs. Sims and Mr. A Coleman. Miss M. James was at the piano, and Mr. A. Scott ably controlled the dance as M.C,

Residents of Toko Road rolled up strongly last night to farewell Mr. Mrs., and Miss T. Bocock, who, after farming some years there, are now shifting camp for Inglewood. During their stay this family has assisted in many ways to make life in the small places endurable, consequently it was no surprise to iearn that those who knew them best were aorry to hear of their departure. To commemorate their stay, and also to serve as a memento, the settlers tendered the departing guests a farewell social, during which a very acceptable tea service (inscribed)—"To Mr- -and Mrs. Bocock, from Toko Road settlers, July, 1918]'— was presented by Mr. Bayly. Musical items were contributed by Misses Maunsell and Coope, whilst the music for the dance was played by Mrs. Maunsell, Mr. F. Clarke earning out the dutiee of M-O.

The long winter nights are now with us. Pass the long openings pl?a*antly by the fireside with cards and games procurable from Mr. CE. James. Here you can buy pipes, cigarettes and cigars for father, many useful lines for mother, whilst the bangles, brooches, etc., are just the thing for the eldest girl. Reading matter for the student and also for those who enjoy light reading, at C. E. James' Jewellery Warehouse-