STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 December 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From' Our Own Correspondent'^ UU CMUsualsa'lOTJ. hstcs. «!■;., fcft BUS »&*£ HtJiUu, fc»latU«. Will MSCIM *:«wi £'.jl. OOUS?, Siratford, Dec. 13. A sitting of the Stratford Court w:m hold th:j *!teiT.oon before Mr. A. Croolte, p-M. Judgment for plaintiff wr.s given "» ilia following' civil business:—W Lovett v. Jas. Yaudlc, claim £l9 ljfc (costs £1 ioa od); Stratford Post (Mr. Coleman; v. D. Maxwell, £5 13s fid (£1 93 Od); A. J. Davey (Mr. King) v. Mrs ' v'V. .loncs, claim 10s (€s); Dr. Steven ,-<ir. Moss) v. I). Sefton, £1 .is Od (12s) • kelson and Green (Mr. Moss) v P Beere, £1 Ik (ss); K. W. Gariick (Mr. Atoss) v. T. Goocb, £2 2~, (17a); A Drake (Mr. Moss) v. D. Scfton, £S 12s id (£1 10s tidj; same v. W. Brown, £1 4s od (sa). S. Bartlett, charged with riding a cycle without a light, was fined 10a and costs (7s) H. Holland appeared In regard to a judgment summons claim of £22 Ss owing to C. McPhail (Mr. Stanford) Defendant stated h 6 had gone on a section of McPhail's in Palmerston North, but the venture had proved a failure. He had a family of sis children, the eldest being eight, and ho found it took him »U his time to keep going. Mr Stanford pressed for a statement of Holland's earnings since he came to Taranaki, but defendant stated he kept no record. T'io Magistrate, before making any order. ad. journed the case to .permit a statement being made by defendant. CHARGE OP ASSAULT. E- N. Heal, taxi-driver (Mr. L. M Moss) proceeded against 5. Sellwood (Mr. Stanford) for assault. Mr. Stanford said lie could enter a plea of guilty, bat urged provocation. Mr. Moss stated this was the second time Heal had been assaulted by defendant, but evidently the previous conviction had not hindered defendant from again assaulting Heal. Pl'intifT gave evidence relating to the assault, and, in reply to Mr. Stanford, admitted there was a prohibtion order out against him at the "time, but denied that he bad any drink that day. Would deny that he ever offered to fight Sellwood, and was positive he had never said he would do so for a "fiver." C. H. Bridger, motor-ear proprietor, | said the two men were engaged in the taxi-car trade, and Heal, whilst waiting for a fare, had a habit of walking un and down the street. This seemed to irritate defendant, who made use of an expression, and later on rushed and •struck Heal. Did not think that Heal'* action gave cause for provocation. Mr. Stanford stated that for some time there had been trouble between the men, who were originally in partnership. The assault had been committed, but he would urge his Worship to he a3 lenient as possible. Counsel also mentioned that defendant wa3 a married man with two children. The- Majristraio said that defendant had behaved in a bad manner and if he camp before him again would be punished very severely. A fine of £3 was inflicted, with costs (£1 )3s) On the application of Mr. Stanford, defendant was allowed a week to pay the fine. A second charge of using threatening language was withdrawn. CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY. The SM. gave judgment for T. Waite in a claim for £23 Ss 8d made against Masters, Ltd., J. W Boon (contractor), and G. Fawcett (carrier) This concerned the collision between plaintilT'a car and Fawcett's cart, on which wsre lengths of timber required for building the new premises of Masters, Ltd. The Magistrate held that Fawcett was guilty, and entered judgment against him only, costs to be made later. Tho case wa3 twice before the Court, the first action by plaintiff being agamst Mr. Boon. This was followed by a second application, in which Masters. Ltd.. and Fawcett were joined up with Boon as defendants. LICENSING COMMITTEE.

A sitting of the Stratford Licensing Committee was held this afternoon, fie members present being Messrs A. Crooke, S.M. (chairman), and Messrs C. D. Sole and W. Morison. The application o*" a transfer of thV licence of the Tariki Hotel from Mr. O'Mallcy to J. Meharry was made by Mr. Stanford. Counsel stated that *.he police report was hardly favorable, and required the setting up of a hot-water service. Sergeant Dale said the Health Department required that glasses in the bar should be washed in hot water, whilst the need of hot water for the use of hoarders was also necessary. Mr. Stanford said this would be attended to, and the committee resolved that when these improvements were made they would grant the application. GENERAL. "Digging up" a quorum for the Stratford Licensing Committee has proved no light task. Last week the commit'.ee were to have met, hut when the time arrived only .Messrs Morison and Sole appeared. To-day at noon the committee were to have sat, but again only Messrs Sole and Morison were present The situation was saved by further adjourning until the afternoon, when the S.M. (Mr. Crooke), with Messrs Sole and Morison, were able to form a quorum and proceed to business, which, however, proved very light and was prompt ly settled. ' A mental defective (female) from Whangamomona yesterday, aftei- being medically examined, was removed to a mental hospital. Wellington, this morning by Constable Bleasel. A lengthy police sheet was presented to the S.M. this afternoon, but owing to the epidemic many cases had to he adjourned. These included a number ct charges preferred against a local licens.'n for breaches of the Licensing Act, *nd will not be hoard until the Court resumes after the* Christmas vacation, probablv late i • January. Informatio- was received in town -oday that Mr. Guy Reader, formerly o. Opunake Road, Stratford, second con of Mr T Header, and un till lately a larmer at Fo:cton, had died yesterday o! the influenza at Palmerston North. J is wife (nee Miss Ru-ssT, also of Cpmiake Road is at present lying ill from a similar complaint. Deceased leaves a family of six children, who, with tne wife .-.nd aged parents, will have the sympatny of all in their hour of trial. Mr F Whittle was the successful tenderer for the booth privileges at the races here on January 1. Donations to the Hospital Board mcludc- F. Edwards £5 Ss, C. Burrell £o Mrs Ellis £l, Miss.Clemow 10s, and Sing Lee £1 Is- '

jftlie groat Christmas Fair now eom- ■ mencing in the premises of C. E. James, The shelves are crowded with inmuner,able articles that will appeal to nilfancies and fit all pockets. Mr. James has been very fortunate in securing some novelties that will appeal to young and old. There is no need to pasa his' shop in looking for that Christmas gift. 'Personal inspection is invited, and there should he no difficulty in pleasing all. During the r.ext fortnight Sir. James espect3 to 'be very busy, so tu!;e heed and shop early.—Advt. (CHRISTMAS AT C. E. JAMBS'. ' December 25 is still a few days off, but Mr. C. E. James lijs his Jewellery Warehouse crowded with a host of'articles suitable for seasonable gifta. Sines settling here some nine years ago, the proprietor has ever striven to give the public the best possible value, and as a result his business lias increased to a very gratifying extent. Situated on the western side of Broadway, hi handsome shop immediately catches the eye of the visitor- Just now the window display would Ibe a credit to many firms in t'owiw of larger populations than Stratford. In tho southern window are displayed jewellery of every description that should appeal to all lovers of the beautiful, and must be seen to be appreciated. The northern window appears to cater for Mr. Man, as here one finds tempting boxes of cigars, the best brands of pipes, tobaccos, etc. If you want tne beat in razors and soap to make a lather, you will find it. here. Space will not permit enumerating all the good things offering here, but tho wife and sweetheart can find plenty to please the men. The island window contains articles of Doulton ware so necessary to tho ideal home. Inside the shop there is to be found articles that excite tho envy ami admiration of all. On the left the glass counter (where a lady waits on your wants) contains a pleasing variety of brooches for tho ladies and medals, etc., for tho men. This is not all; there are many other articles. Opposite Mr. Man again finds he can purchase a year's supply of tobacco and pouches to keep it I cool. If ho likes a little music, he can find it here, and though Mr. James' stock does not run to grand pianos, he will guarantee to have music for sale. Cutglasa figures largely and is set to ad vantage near the doorway, and here ono can choose a delicate vase to something much more substantial. Silverware is another featuro of the business, and those in need of these desirable possesions will find the selection large and tasteful- There are six tables on the main floor, and each haa two tiers oil which can be found some articles that one finds necessary to the comfort of tbp home. Trays, inkstands, stationery, autograph and photo books, etc-, are theiv ready for the choosing. No one need he without the time. Here, in one corner clocks of all descriptions—those that go eight days and others that will alara? the sleeper at any hoiu' he desires to wake. Like size and shape, they va?v in prices, but their usefulness is undoubted. Above are many beautiful psa tures, framed and unframed, and opposite, if you are thinking of that holiday, Mr James has displayed some very handsome yet serviceable portmanteaux The laddie at school and the lassie at music are also shown a variety of ba;;3 that must fulfil every requirement. At the fcack, on the raised floor, is toyland. Here arc countless novelties. Mother can purchase for baby a doll that does everything but eat. It can cry and close its eves, like all good babies should Donald can here get a Teddy .bear or a woolly dog that will stand hugging, and a tug-of-war, and, if left in the rain, by accident, will not growl or compj.'.in. Mr. James states that some of these were made in the Dominion and bear flattering comparison with tho imported articles. Go-carts and pianos, rocking horses, and wheelbarroys are all here waiting for new owners- Balis and rattles for bay, and tennis, cricket, and wolf balls' for those who can get out to the gTass plot when they like. A fine selection of books is also available, and one can renew acquaintance with Fennimore Cooper '('Last of the Mohicans"), Jules Verne ("20,000 Leagues Under the Sea"), Clark Russell, and the other writers of the past but whose books are just as entertaining and interesting to the boy of 1918 as the lad of 1880 Books suitable for the schoolgirl and the young lady are here, and Mr. James seems to have hit on tlie popxilar authors, as one notices Gene Stratton Porter, Btbel 'I ur ner, etc. Children of tender yeaTS also like picture books, and here they ai« Books in gorgeous colors and ible to be dragged round the floor and then hung out to dry (linen), and others dealing with every variety of subject fascinating to the juvenile mind. There is plenty of variety in the store to meet every tasto and desire- Mr. James states he has bought heavily, and althougli the epidemic has upset calculations somewhat, his enterprise deserves the support of the town and district. If lowest possible prices, combined with highsst value, cods for anything, the proprietor should have a busy period (luring the remainder of the month. He has the qoods, and it remains for the public to back up his enterprise by visiting the premises when next in Broadway, Stafford,—Advt.