STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 April 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) (All communication!, letters, etc. left with Mr H J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt •Mention.) UNVEILING ROLL OF HONOR. . Stratford, March 31. At. the Town Hall on Sunday the unveiling ceremony of portraits of Stratford and district.soldiers who have fallen | in the late great war attracted a large! attendance, the building being packed to the doors. Already there are 28 por-1 traits in the corridor of the mimicipal buildings, and Sunday's ceremony means another 28 to go up. Unfortunately the list is not yet completed, the Mayor remarking when the collection was being taken up that further funds were necessary to complete the list. The Rev. C. W. Howard,, during the course of a very able and thoughtful address, said that the object of the meeting was to commemorate the names and lives of those whom they would never see again in this world. The men who had gone forth to battle had had to endure all kinds of hardships, and to many it meant death, in order to ovcreomeHhe powers of evil. He was pleased to see 1 the soldiers there that day, but there were many who were left behind, men who made a record of sacrifice and service that was being commemorated. Throughout the discourse the reverend gentleman was given a most attentive hearing. Very acceptable solos, "Crossing the Bar" and "The Man of Sorrow," were contributed by Mr. P. Aitken, whilst several hymns were sung by the combined members of the Presbyterian, Methodist, and Wesleyan choirs. The duty of unveiling the portraits was carried out by the Mayoress (Mrs. McMillan) and Mrs. Howard, the audience standing whilst Bugler W. Power sounded The Retreat and The Last Post. The collection taken up in aid of the portrait fund totalled £lO 9s 4d.

STKATHMORE SPORTS. As in the past, the sports held at Sli-atJimore on Thursday proved an unqualified success. With beautiful weather, it was not surprising that visitors attended from all quarters, Whanaaraomona to Stratford. There was a succession of races on foot and horse that allowed no idle moments. Mr. W. Fulcher was judge and gave his decisions promptly, whilst the work of the handicappers, Messrs Athol Meredith and Wiles, conduced to several close finishes. A word of praise is also due to the secretary, Mr. J. Dromgool, who took all pains'to secure the pleasure of patrons. The following were the prize-winners:— 100 Yards: S. Wiles 1, E. Jacobsen 2. 200 Yards: E. Jacobsen 1, C. Coulton 2 Saddle Race: C. Coulton 1, L. Hodgson 2 Tilting in the Ring: Mrs. J. Anderson 1, C. Coulton 2. Open Trot: S. Mounsey 1, E. Brown 2, Holley 3. Open Jump: J. Ford 1, H. Mather 2. Married Women's Race: Mrs. J. Manning 1, Mrs. G. Rayner 2. Ladies' Pace Race: Miss E. Myers 1, Miss L. Mounsey 2. Milk Cart Trot: C. Coulton 1, J. Coldwell 2. Ladies' Pony Jumping: Miss Mornio 1, Mrs. J. Anderson 2. Girls' Riding: M. Mounsey 1, M. Simmons 2. G. Frank 3. Boys' Riding: D. Calvert 1, R. Nolan 2. Nail Driving: Miss A. Ford 1, Mrs. Reed 2. , Stepping the Chain: A. Brown 1, V.j Clegg 2. Sheep-guessing: E. Jacobsen 1, J. Kerrison 2. Apple Guessing: A. Meredith.

GENERAL. On Sunday, whilst Messrs T. Aylward and Harold Masters were proceeding from T#hora to Whangamomona they struck a bad piece of road, and in negotiating one of the bends the ear ran over the side, toppling over in the descent. ! Mr. Masters was thrown clear, but not so Mr. Aylward, who was pirjned down by the shoulders. By herculean efforts Mr. Masters managt'd to raise the ear to permit his comrade to crawl out from under. Besides a bad shaking, Mr. Aylward's back was badly bruiaed, an eye blackened, and his mouth lacerated, necessitating medical attention. The wind screen of the car was broken, but beyond this minor repairs were effected at Whangamomona and the car was able to complete the journey to Stratford with safety. In another column Mr. C. B. Finnerty announces a few properties he has for sale. The new land agent is no stranger to this district, having been a farmer here for several years, and thoroughly understands the capacity and value of land in this district. Besides having the land agency, he is the Stratford representative oi' several insurance companies. Mr. J. W. Boon, builder, has an advertisement on this page. His long connection with the trade is a sufficient guarantee of workmanship, whilst he also specialises in concrete work, several factories in this district having been erected with this material under his supervision. There is to be a dance at Toko on Thursday next. Particulars are advertised. Previous to the war Toko held the cricket shield, and the competition is now to be resumed, the first match taking place on Thursday next, when a Midhirst team will visit Toko. The ground is in perfect order and the Toko players have been putting in a lot of practice. ' An enjoyable afternoon is anticipated. Mr. S. McLaren, a member of the Wairarapa County Council, who has been j spending* a few days with his brother in the Toko district, is leaving for Masterton by the mail train this morning. Dr. Steven recently performed a skil-1 fill operation on Rifleman H. H. Bott-1 clier, son of "Mr. H. Bottcher, of Pembroke Road, and was successful in removing a large piece of shrapnel and also a number of pieces of bone from the chest. Two other operations in hospital in Great Britain had failed to i recover the shrapnel. The patient is j now progressing favorably.

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 other presents will find Doulton ware is also being offered in large variety. Don't forget to inspect these stores when next in Stratford.