STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 August 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our OMi Correspondent.) [All communications, letters, etc., left Willi Hi* 11. J. Hopkins, bookseller, nil! receive prompt Mention.] Strai'ord, Aug. 3. Midii'irel farmers liave acquired some notoriety owing to their inability to make up their minds as to ihow to conduct their industry. Last winter they held several meetings and considered several propositions, eacli one being favorably considered till the succeeding proposition was explained, the upshot being that in the end nothing was done and the shareholders were dissatisfied. The annual meeting indicated that tilings were going well, but apparently this was not so. Now, it is an established fact that a section of tbo suppliers have made arrangements with Mr. Keilson to erect a cheese faatory in Midhiist. Tliree sites have been offered, and as soon as Mr. Grant, inspector, has made his selection a start will be made with the building, the erection of which is expected not to exceed six weeks. A full '.'oiiiplement of cows is assured. In Stratford to-day this was the subject of comment, but. to the malcontents, the die lias been cast, and they will go to the proprietary concern as soon as possible. The wisdom or otherwise of the move will not be apparent for a time, but it is a pity that one of the oldest companies in Taranaki is in danger of dissolution."

PDKEXGARtJ COXC'ERTTho ladies of Pukengalm have every > reason to be satisfied with, the concert and dance at the. -school there last evening. Several Stratfordites who had promised to assist were unable to make the journey, hut others filled the broach, and a very pleasant evening was spent 1)v all. Cars were kindly provided by Messrs -J. O'Neill, Xewton'King. and McDonald Bros., whilst a contingent came from Elbham. The entertainment was in i -d of the Overseas Club's Tobacco Fund, and it was fitting that Mr. W. D. Koss', of Elthatn, who has always taken a keen inteer?t in this particular branch of patriotic work-, should preside. He also ruade a short speech, outlining th'e- objects of the club and giving some details of what bad l>een done and how all could assist. The ladies all worked hard, and were headed*by Misses T.each, V. O'Xeill. and V. Coleman, whilst Messrs 3. O'Xeill and N. Brown also gave valuable aid. ' Encores, were numerous, the vocal items of Mrs. Massey. "Mother of Men," Mrs Hemingway (Eltham), ".Toan of Are,'' Miss T.-caeh. "My Ain Folk." being much enjoyed. Mr Joe Wade, in Highland costume, had bis bagpipes going in fine style, and also danced in fine form, the item proving very acceptable. Mr. Fred Foley also figured largely in the programme: besides contributing a cornet solo lie bewildered and deliahted hi? audience with his card and " coin tricks?. Messrs Christofiel and R. Cottier each played violin solos in Irulv artistic manner, while the accompaniments Were in tJie capable hands r.f Misses K. Moon and V. o'Xeill, Dancing was kept going till a late hour The financial results, ;CR are very good, considering the locality does not possess a large population. c

MI'DHIRST'S WELCOME TOME. There was a. good attendance of dancers at the Mid hirst "Hall 011 Friday evenwhen Pi'ivate Boniface, rccentlv invalided, received a warm welcome home. Mr. Mountford, chairman, in presenting the soldier with an illuminated address, expressad the hope that the recipient would soon be restored to his usual good health, and the appreciation of the settlers of the way he had upheld the lienor of the district.' A lengthy prograjnir ■ was submitted, the following con!', g ; Mrs. Bennett, Miss Fever and 3;. rs B. J, Peters and Drury ■ Mr also gave a reading. Mis s Iluse acted as accompanist. Fur the dance the music was supplied ,by Miss R. Anderson. Messrs J. M. Shottor and Garter carrying out the duties of M.C,

XGAERE KOT BACKWARD. iVgaere folk w«t also engaged on the same evehing in welcoming buck Private Rov Borcliart, but in this instance it took the form of a dance. Mr W. J. Morrison, chairman, in the course of a neat and effective speech, congratulated Private Borcbart on his safe return (he was wounded in three places), and hoped the effects of 'his injuries would soon disappear. As a mark of gratitude and good feeling he presented the soldier with a set of military hairbrushes. The recipient suitably acknowledged the gift. The floor was in good order for dancing, and the music by Miss James was all that could be desired. Miss Walsh assisted l>y playing several extras.

FUNCTION' AT DOUGLAS Mr. E. Walter presided at the entertainment given in the Douglas Hall last evening in aid of providing comforts for New Zealand nurses at the front. A very fine programme, chiefly of local „aient, made the evening pass all too quickly. Tho financial results are vcrv satisfactory, and indicate that the ladies, headed by Miss Moir, lion, secretary, are quite capable of obtaining good results if given a little encouragement. GENERAL. Pembroke Road residents held a social flung, tile funds going towards providing Christmas comforts for the bovs in i'ranee and Egypt, The dance proved very successful, aliases Rogers, Martin, and MeC'raekcn and Mr. A. Belcher supP.ving 1110 music. Miss Rogers also fang, her item being very enjovable. Mr. I j. Rogers was M.C. . Stanley Road and Wharehnia settlers intend holding a concert and dance next vee.k iu aij of Christmas comforts for soldiers

Stratford will bo represented in tlie 'iath draft leaving for eamp on 14th inst. *>y C. Ford, K Hancock. C 11. McCrail, Ct. A. Sanne, and .1 Corbet t (Tariki) A lady was placed in an awkward predicament yesterday It looked serious at first, but later developed into a huce smile. Broadway north is now being opened up to periv.it of water-pipes being fticl. and a lady driving a five-sealer car suddenly found progress obstructed bv n deep 2ft. drain, in front of which was the metal. Nothing daunted, the fair driver ptit the machine to tihe hurdle, and the front portion speedily mounted the obstruction and cleared the gap- The rear portion was not so fortunate, as after it careered across the hillock it dropped into the cavity, and all the benzine in Stratford could not make it ■budge. For a moment fears were entertained for the lady, but on seeing she W nfe the onlookers could no* refrain

from smiling at tbe position of the.oar. However, means were soon adopted to remove it, and ibeyond an exploded tyre the ear looked little the worse for ifiha sudden tiroppngo and stoppage.

To be a successful business man, one must have what the public wants and at a price that will satisfy the (hunger. The success of C. K. James' jewellery warehouse lies in the good value he offers. Purchasers know from experience that jvoods secured here arc all ot the highest grade in valuo and at prices that defy competition. At tho present, moment there are 1000 am. 1 articles offering in gold, silver, and oroekemvare that *re ?eiling at pre-war prices.—Ailvt.