STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 January 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

'(Tron Our Own Correspondent.) ; ' (All communication!, letters, ete., left with Hr H. J. Eopkiue, booluelier, will receive pioajt itleaUon.) Stratford,' Jan. 24. Adjutant 'Mcßoberts, tlie successor to Ensign Campion, arrived from Whaugarei bv mail train! this morning. It is some years since Mr- J. W. Warren, architect, left here. He is now revisitiug Stratford and looking up old friends. He has little trouble in recognising the town, as, beyond a few alteration?, tlie only new buildings erected since his departyre arc tlie municipal | buildings, Picture Theatre, and Masters, Ltd. All these buildings, however, are a credit to their owners and the district- Now tlie war is over, we should see better and more substantial promises go up in the business centre. With the railway leases maturing, something better than the present buildings should grace the eastern side of Broadway. In the outskirts there are many line dwellings that are the last word in comfort, and there are others to be It is only fitting that the executive of the A. and P Association should make sonic recognition of the work of Mr, W J. Lopdell, who is leaving shortly to take up engineering work in the ManaKau County. During his connection vith the association Mr. Lopdell has given good service, last evening the executive met Mr- "Lopdell, and the president (Mr J. W Boon) nnd Messrs T. Ayhvard and A. Huggett expressed appreciation of Mr Lopdell's efforts on behalf of the association, and, as a recognition of his services, presented him with a fountain pen and tobacco pouch. The reeipieut suitably acknowledged the sift.

There vrai e. short sitting oi the STit. Court this morning. A plea of guilty was entered by Horace Phillips, Nsraere. of allowing 13# head of cattfe to wander at Whangamomona. Defendant did not appear, but forwarded a letter explaining the circumstance? Sergeant Dale stated that the straying cattle nuisance was very troublesome, and counties suffered damage to water-tables, etc.. besides the danger of accidents through stock on road?. A fine of £5 and costs was inflicted For, riding a motorcycle and side-car without lights, 11. Ji. Seliwieters was lined In* ad and costs.

An application by the Methodist Sunday School for the use of the show grounds to hold r. picnic on January 30 was granted by the executive of the A and P Association last- night, Mr Boor presiding. Mr. R. ,J. Linn, Xormanby, '.vah appointed judge of tlie juvenile judging, and Mr Martin flag steward, whilst Messrs II X- Siik and Wi'.ile were elected to the executive Successful efforts were made on Wednesday to revive the Stratford Swimming Club, Mr II P Beauchamp presiding V oies of condolence were passed to relatives of Messrs K. I'oden, C Xivoll. and II Devvar, members of the club, who nad lost their lives whilst inen.bers oi the .Expeditionary Forces. Tlie following new members were elected:—Messrs C Anderson, C- McAllister, R. Muir. R, Kivell, and S. D. Brosnahan. Willi the present fine weather, the club should get going and make the most of the pleasant conditions.

I »nd Mrs Campion accompanied |by their daughter.-;, Nellie and A] irnie, j left Stratford an Thursday by the mail | train for Dannevirke, where 'they have I been transferred. Ensign Campion lias I been In the Salvation Army for a quar- ;.- 1 ' of a century With the exception of two years, lie spent all that time in i ::e South Isl&nd. He came. io Stratiiircl i i'o)ii Alo-giel He recently spent al-oni six months t.he South 'as'speo'al collector ior the Armv : s Self-Denial, working from south of Oamaru down to Winton. Vfvndham, Lake Manapuri, Quoenstowr. and various parts of the Southland district Ensign Campion has been assisted in Stratford by his wife, lira Campion arid family. ' The former also holds the rank of En?ijm in her own riirht and during the absence of her husband was entrusted with the carrying on of the work here, for which she earned much kudos Ensign and Mrs Campion- have experienced a very successful term, the Corps number increasing from 22 to 47 ts the resu'.t of Iheir efforts, and the Sunday school roll advanced nearly ICO per cent., namely from 40 to 72 Attention plesjo! A;thov.,;'!i t' « fco'.id?.-- craooa » advances Miore is yx'c saiple time to geesre tnst gift present Don't, go cot of Stratford for the reticle Call sic C. E "ioek. Jii.~ drives, fioors c::d cisss are crowded with ladies' Luidbawu, jewellery. Doultou wars, elec-tro-plate, tickle ftr.d antimony citislcs fit to fraee any home. Prepare for the evenir.f by ycur pr.rlor garnas te:o Do you smoke? If so, renierabor you cr.n ptirobEna tie best tobaccos, pipes, etc., s.l C. 7] James, tlie ntca for boscst vt'ts evevy &rtic!e3