STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 March 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent) (All ctmimunications, letters, etc, left Mr H. J. HQpaiis, bvolioellor, will ncain inJ-vt ftUeutioa.J

Stratford, March 13. A large and influential deputation waited upon the Ma)-or (Mr. J. W. McMilliin) yesterday and desired that lie should, allow himself to be nominated for a further term of office. After some discussion his Worship consented to accede to the request of the deputation, the latter forming a committee and electing Air. J. S. Lyons sccrei-wy. The committee promised to a.ssia>:'a,ll they can to assure Mr. McMUkuV* mum, and will hold another meeting in the course of a few days. It is also aasured that the Mayor will take the public platform and outline the future policy of the borough if he is returned, and also touch upon present and past municipal matters. Those supporting Mr. Boon are expecting the ex-Mayor to put up a big fight. GENERAL. It is only natural that the continued spell of dry weather is causing uneasiness in many quarters. The borough electrical engineer (Mr. Holland) is one of those anxiously scouring the horizon for the appearance of rain, as the Patea River is running very slow, and is extremely low. The electric light plant is now obliged to use the Diesel oil plant. Whilst the electrical engineer desires rain, the borough engineer can do with all the sunshine possible to permit the asplmltiug of Broadway, which, however, has boon practically at a standstill for several days, through a mishap to the sprayer. When this is remedied work will proceed as usual, but the delay is militating against the prospects of the work being completed before the wet season sets in.

Views taken of the Ngaere Gardens at the recent gala gathering arc being screened here and the film should prove a splendid advertisement to the enterprise of Lester Bros., who are making ovory effort to popularise this beautiful spot. Stratford Court meets on Friday afternoon. The session promises to'be a Vief one.

On Saturday the Stratford County Cour.sil meets. It would be a welcome change for the Council to complete its busines in three instead of the usual fivo hours. WAXGANUI SHOW. Stratford exhibitors in the dog classes ! were very successful. Mr. 11. Masters' Wharekoki Gambler obtained Ist and '2nd; Wharekoki Belle two 2nds, and the pair won the prize for a brace in cocker spaniels. Mr. A. D. Stanley's Tapuatu Thunderer won the novice class in fox terriers, whilst Mr. W. Pellett'a Regan Duchess also obtained two firsts. Mr. J. W. McMillan's Midland Renown was up against keen competition in the Airedale class, and obtained two seconds, besides being placed first in the class of stud dogs. In the bulldog classes Messrs. J. and D. Revett'g Commodore Junior was third in puppy, and Baron Swasher 2nd in colonial-bred. Baron Swasher also was placed Ist in open, and 2nd for stud dog. Mr. J. S. Rowe's Kit secured two seconds and one third, whilst Rivett Bros.' bitch also secured a second. At the King's Cinema Theatre tomorrow (Saturday) will be depicted a number of interesting pictures of Stratford school girls and boys filmed by Mr. Chas. Ward, of Stratford. It is not

often that such pictures of great local interest are seen on the screen, and the theatre should be severely taxed for apace. Details will be found in an advertisement on page 1. Now is the opportunity for ladies desiring to purchase choice handbags of best quality leather. Mr. C. E. James has recently received a large shipment •of English goods, and is offering same at prices well within the reach of all. Those on the look-out for wedding and ox-her presents will find Doulton ware is also being offered in large variety. Don't forget to inspect these stores when next in Stratford.