STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 October 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

[All communications, letters, etc., left wllh lit 11. 3, Hopkins, Luokseller, will* receive vrouiiil mention.} (From Our Own Correspondent ) lle.ssrs J. W- Uooa (president), C. Jackson, and 1). Stanley (secretary), representing the Stratford A- and P, Society, left this luuriiing for Palmeroton North. Their mission is to visit the Mannwatu Show and interview stockowners with a view to securing entries for the Stratford Show, which takes place at the end of this month. The holiday yesterday passed off very quietly here. A number of the oporting fraternity journeyed to Waverley, whilst a good many went to the Ngaere Gardens, others visiting New Plymouth. The only attraction here was a progressive pairs tournament at the howling green, where, despite the fact that the weather was rather keen, there was a good attendance, some good howling being shown. The results were as follow, five games of 13 heads each being played:—Skips: R. Mc.K. Morison, 5 wins: S. jr. Poritt, F. McDonald 4 each; Hodges, 3: Nicholson, 2: Edgecombe. J. W- McMillan, J. S Howe, 1 each. Ler.ds: R. Masters, 3} win;; .T. Lyons. H. Wilson. T C. Fookes, A. R. Masters, 3 each; IT. C North, I''. J. McDonald, CI. Martin, ,T. H- Thompson, 2 each: Chas. Thompson. 1 1 /*. The winners. Messrs R. MoK Morison and E. }tasters, donated the value of their tronhies to the self-denial fund. The officers of the Ptratford Corps of the Salvation Army have collected £SOO toward? the self-denial fund a result for which Ensisii (Mrs.) Camnion and her officers are to be congratulated. The takings at the Patriotic Rooms on SuturiJav were .CIS 13s. the slion nettin<? £;> Ss and the tea rooms £lO 10s. This monvn" was vorv ro'.iirh, there l:e:n" a heavv tl , »rd»r°tnrm earlv. Mr. -in- 1 Mrs. IV. J? Olemriw and famil* - . of Bremen Road, had a startling experience whilst at breakfast.. After a lightning flash, which lit up tnc room, a loud noise Mas heard, and it was afterwards found that the telephone wires were damaged, !ho lightning having torn tht.n and the insulators from the house. The telephone service of the town was slightly dislocated oy ti-e storm. A number of civil and police eases will be heard at the Court sittings on .Friday. Probably owing to the rain, there was uuly a luoueraie audience ui Uie Isn.u i.m.i iiig-it, uiu-n .Sir. James suupojn, uie Gl Uiu Canadian delegation, gate an witiiXai on "ISijUur v. iiiiitor.'' i'iie . i.i»ri:ss ladled nearly two hours, and was iLi.i •iiieivauig, «.i.e ipettKer iiemg ae-i-oiuiid a hearty tote oi tiianks. There Has a very urge attendance, estimated at over 201K.1, at Ngaere Gar-uiie.-1 ncsitrdaj, and one and ail appeared to enjoy themselves, the tvatereiiute, en*-, being bu,y all day. .Slessr; Lister iiros, tvlto take over the garaens on i-'riday next, had charge oi the catering, which was a feature oi mc tun. They iiad a busy time, and delighted their patrons. It is the intention of the new proprietors to make this favorite resort even more popular than heretofore. Additional attractions are to be provided, and it is the intention, shortly, to erect a eiiinvf ■ : 'uus building in the gro'inds on tl'.e Continent:! 1 design, while, almost immediately, a start will be made with the erection o' an imposing entrance, the design including pavilion and motor garage. The Allies are c" ' : nuing their sweeping drive, and th» r:-s-ilts make pleasant read m?. Another sweeping drive is being conducted in Stratford, where C. E James has reduced his prices on many lines to bedrock to cTect a speedy clearance to permit room for Christmas goods. This is your opportunity to secure hd ; es' handhags. hancrlos, bracelets, toys, stationery, and those who enjoy a smoke will find the bigcest and best, range of cteara, tobacco, and pipes in town.— Advt.