STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 January 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) | (AU communications, letters, etc., left with Mr 11. J. Hopkins, bookseller, wnl receive prompt attention.) I Stratford, Jan. 19. The following new books have added to the Stratford Public Library:— "The Laws of Chance" (F. E. Mills Young), "The Pomp of Yesterday" (Joseph Hocking), "Piccadilly Jim" (P. Q. Wodehouse), "The Woman of the Horizon" (Gilbert Frankau), "The Silver Lining" (Harold Brighouse), "That which Haih Wings" (Richard Dehan), "The Night Club" (Herbert Jenkins), "Webster Han's Man' (Peter Rvnej, "Doodle McClink" (David McCulloch), "The Girl from Kurdistan" (Douglas Ivcrrnisk), "Eaithware" (Lindsay Russell), "Red Popper's Patients" (Grace Richmond), "Empty Pockets" (Rupert Hughes), "The Indian Drum" W k llacHarg and E. Balmer), "Coelcbs" (F B. Hills Young), "The Ford" (Mary Austin).

A final reminder is given of the initial performance by the orebestrala at Ngaeve Gardens on Sunrlsiv 'Since the announcement in this column of the importation of this instrument by Lester Ero3. considerable interest has been aroused, p.nd it is safe to predict a large attendance of the public at the beautiful gardens to hear the music.

Mr J. W. Boon (president) presided it a meeting of the executive of the A. and P Association held last evening. Mr. W J Lopdell, who has b«n an active member during his star in Stratford, forwarded his resignation, on account of '.ls leaving the district. Members e<c-'i-essed regret at his resignation and ap'reciation of his valuable assistance on I'p executive ami other work. A motion lacing on record p.pprceiation of hU

•orvjces was carried. Entries for the show will close on February 10, whilst tlic secretary (Mr. A. D. Stanley) will visit the Fejlduig Snow to secure entries. The soft drinks' stall (designed by Mr- Lopdcll) will he in charge of Mr. Huggett. One new member was elected—K. J. Wall.

Quarterly returns for the Stratford Court are now available. Mr. W Fres man, clerk, notifies there were 12 sittings and 45 civil eases were heard, the amount involved totalling £528 and recovered £359. Criminal charges were heard against 31 mnlea and 9 females. Stratford Boroncli Council has delayed the ordinary monthly meeting one week, consequently there will be no sitting on Monday evening.

After a long spell through contracting ; nfluenza, Constable Tiznrd has resumed duties. He was laid low with the complaint whilst journeying to Auckland on police business.

Whilst it is satisfactory to record good business during the holidays, Mr. 0. K. .lames desires to make known that he is still offering ladies.' handbags at lowest prices. Jf in need of a portmanteau purchase here and nave money Do you desire to present the wife, sister,' or sweetheart with a watch, bangle, brooch or.necklace? Mr C E James will have the article you require For toy 9 his variety eamiot be beaten, sind for Doulton ware, vases, etc., his prices defy competition. Call and inspect. An invitation to all, and no one pressed to buy.—Advt.