STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 March 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) (All cißraunicatioD!, ietle's, etc., le't with Mr H. .1 Hopkins, ijootedlor, will leceivt prompt mention.) TUNA'S WELCOME HOME. Stratford, March 18.

On Friday evening the residents of Tuna crowded the schoolhouse, where a welcome-home was tendered Private A. Viekers and Trooper VV. Nieholls. Illuminated addresses were presented to each soldier by Mr. \V. Hathaway, chairman of the Patriotic Committee, In welcoming them home, Mr. Hathaway expressed the pleasure all felt at the successful termination of a war tin: .. had, unfortunately, brought sorrow and distress in many homes. He was pleased they were that evening to welcome home two soldiers who had always endeavorc 1 to do -vhat they considered the right thing. The addresses should serve as a memento of the great war, and he concluded by trusting that both men would enjoy the best of health, accompanied by the best wishes of all for their future. The recipients suitably acknowledged Mr. Hathaway's generous remarks. The music for the dance was supplied by Miss Morton and Mr. Lock. Mr. J. Kovaleski proved an expert M.C. During the evening several songs were contributed by, local and visiting talent, adding further to the enjoymeut of the evening.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL. St. Patrick's Day passed very quietly here. In the evening the entertainment organised by the Catholic brethren proved a most enjoyable success, the attendance of the public being extremely good. The vocalists were Mesdames Holland and McLaren, Misses D. Fitzgerald, Sheahan, Laccy, Kennedy and Messrs. P. Coc, Ilea, Norris and Linnell, whilst a pianoforte duet was ably contributed by Misses Fitzgerald and Moon. Many of the soloists were new to the Stratford audiences, and the items proved so enjoyable that the programme was prolonged through numerous encores. Misses Moon and Fitzgerald were the accompanists, and ably fulfilled these duties, whilst the dance music was in the efficient hands of Miss Anderson, extras being contributed by Misses S. Fitzgerald, E. Kelly and K Moon. As M.C.'s Messrs. T. Sheahan, P. liirkett and F. James saw that all patrons were not lacking in partners. A tribute is due to Mr. T. Lonergan for his excellent supervision, which was in a large measure responsible for the fine suct cess achieved, t GENERAL.

This morning's train had four ex-pupils of the Stratford District Higli School as passengers for Wellington. Masters G. Boyle and 6. Arms will study law, and J. YeaJes will continue science. These lads will take up their studies in Victoria College, where A. H. Anderson also continues his training. There was a good attendance of scholars at the Stratford School to-day, the number being 805. The occasion was an inspection by Inspectors Morton, Ballantyne and IJempsey. A reminder is given of the field lecture on the points of a Jersey cow to be delivered by Mr. Lancaster at Mr. J. Jones' farm, on the Opiinake Road, within easy distance of Stratford, on Thursday afternoon. This should attract a good attendance of farmers interested in this type of dairy cow.

"HEARTS OF THE WORLD." In "Hearts of the World," the stupendous D. W. Griffiths motion picture play which is to be presented at the King's Cinema Theatre, Stratford, on Friday night, for one night only, is depicted a little village in France where happiness and all the joy of humble folk who loved their homes; then came the war, and with the war common souls sprang to the stature of heroes. And these souls are the hearts of the world to-day. This extract from the story of the picture epitomises the picture, in which the devilish methods of the Huns are in 110 way exaggerated, and the bravery of women stands out in a manner also not overdrawn. The story is more than a war drama. The actual trenches are pictures, ■the desperate bayonet fighting, the terrific hand-to-hand encounters must be witnessed to fully comprehend their intense realism. High explosive shells burst in the vicinity of the trench, and the next minute the sides are seen falling in, engulfing the human tide they contain. Tlie tanks are seen in action, the "aerial navies" drop their death-dealing bombs, tlio deadly poison gas is seen being despatched, and all the other instruments of modern war are depicted. The scenes in the German trenches during a heavy rain storm stand out as most noteworthy, and as highly realistic. The recapture of the village by the French and their allies is most impressive in its stark realism, and the absence of anything savoring of the theatrical—the individuals are not actors; the buildings are solid stone.

Attention is drawn to the advertisement 011 page one of Mr. Bruntnell's address at the Town l-lall, to-morrow (Thursday) night 011 the subject of the forthcoming referendum poll. AH are urged to be present. Xow 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 Jinglish goods, and is ottering same at prices well within the reach of all. Those on the look-out for wedding and other presents will find Doulton ware is also being oll'ered in large variety. Don't, forget to inspect these stores when next in Stratford.