STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 September 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) [All communications, letters, etc., left with Mr H. J. Hopliins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.] KETURNfcD SOLDIERS' BALL. Stratford, Sept. 27. Everything pointed to a successful conclusion, and the financial side should prove very satisfactory to the promoter* of the returned soldiers' ball, held in the Town Hall last evening. The attendance of the public was splendid, the floor being crowded ai times. The costumes worn were very elaborate, and the wearing of masks heightened the effect. A Mangatoki lady won the first prize for gentlemen's costume, appearing as a fisherman, in oilskin, sou'-wester, and gumboots, and the Mayor, in making the award, could not give the winner's name. Miss Walsh annexed the second trophy for gentlemen, looking very attractive as a "jockey" For the ladies, Mrs- Gorton scored a good win in a costume representing 'Tlags of All Nations," and Miss Eeid (Eltham) was awarded second honors with a costume '•France and England." The floor was in excellent order, and the music by Mrs. Eianchi quite fulfilled expectations, and merited the unstinted praise given. The orchestra, comprised Mrs. Bianehi (piano), Messrs Parker and Foley (cornets), George (violin), J. McAllister i double bass), Wilson (trombone), J. S. Rowe (drum and bells).' The duties of M.'C. were in the hjn-ls of all returned soldiers—Messrs B. Rickleben, J. Bennett, P. Clemow, W. Harris, N. Nielsen, and L. Cramer. The supper arrangements reflected the greatest credit j on the ladies, who had no light task in their voluntary labor The secretary (Mr T. .T. Sheahan) merits a word for the amount of work he has accomplished in securing ouch a satisfactory result. The financial results will not be available for a few days, but it is anticipated the Copper Trail will receive a lift along as a result of the ball GENERAL.

Members of the Stratford Fire Brigade have decided to hold a plain and fancy dress ball in the Town Hall on Thursday. October 10, the proceeds to go to the funds of the brigade. A waltzing competition will be held, the .v inner to receive £'2 '2s, with a trophy to the lady and a gold medal to the i,ciiUeiuan. while the couple judged second in merit will also receive valuable . ophies. Awards will be made *or the hest-dressed lady and gentleman. The brigade acknowledge the gift of prizes from Messrs T. G- Grubb, A. J. Davey, A. Moon, L. Foley, and E. Tiehbon. Full details will be advertised in a future issue.

The football tournament yesterdaywas not without a few aceidests, unfortunately rather serious AH the injured players were in the Stratford Club. Hampson had his jaw broken and both lips split, and had to be motored to the rloc-tor; VT. Kivell badly wrenched his knee, and had to be carried off the field, being at present confined to his bed. The third casualty was to B. Shcahan, who received a knock on the jaw. but continued playing. To-day it lva? found that jaw was dislocated. I>. Slienhan sustained his injury playing .•yfiinst the Rovers, and rlnmpson and Kivell whilst playing in tho Stratford A and H bout.

Mr. T Lainason notifies holding a sale of household furniture and effects on Thursday, October 8. at the residence of Mr. W. Fastier. who is proceeding to camp on militarv service. Mr Fastier lias for the last ten years heen secretary for the Stratford Co-op. Dairy Co., adn is leaving on Friday, so the goods, a first-rate lot, will be sold.

Overheard at the Post Office:—First Lady: "Mv word, what a beautiful hp.ndb.ijr!" Second Lady: "Yes and so cheap. Tlip best workmanship, and so ciipan—l thought Mr. James made a mistake." C. K. .Tames made no mistake; he was giving the best possible value for the money. There is yet time to he one of the fornnate, and. whilst there, inquire about, those pictures he has. Just the thing to beautify the home. —Advt.