STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 April 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

| (From Our Own Correspondent.) (All communications, Utttrs, etc., left with Mr H. j. Hopkins, bookseller, will recein ptsmit •litutlon.) Stratford, April 37. Mr. B. Orr, president, was re-elected at the annual meeting of the Ngaere branch of the Farmers' Union; A. D. Walker, vice-president; K. Tarrant, secretary; executive committee, Messrs Keuyon, W. J. Morrison, 'P. E. Coleman, 'P. Orr, F. Tewfsky, H. No well; delegate to conference, A. D Walker. The principal business discussed was the unclean seeds now being sold to farmers, and it was resolved to forward a protest to the Government, it being pointed out that there was a great danger that the lands would be ruined if no action was taken.

Stratford Hockey Club had a good meeting on Wednesday, and prospects for a successful season are very satisfactory. Mr. W. A. Betts was re-elected secretary, and, with Mr. R. Curtis, will represent the club at the association meeting in Hawera. The club colors are black and white.

"Our Soldiers' Night" is sure to attract a large attendance on Monday evening. Soldiers are expected to attend in uniform, whilst mothers are particularly invited to attend. The vocal items promised are by popular amateurs, whilst the floor and music will be found just the thing for lovers of this nature of pastime.

Mr. C. Jackson presided at the annual meeting of the Egmont Club, held on Wednesday evening. In moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet, which disclosed a very satisfactory condition, the president paid a welledeserved tribute to the work of Mr. S. Ward, secretary, and Mr. W. Dwyer, steward. It as decided to hold at least tbree ladies' nights during the year. The membership of the club now stands at 280, and of these 88 were members of the Expeditionary Force. Major J B. Hine, MP., was re-elected patron, while Mr. N. J. King is president for 1919. Election talk is in the air. So far, the only two councillors who have decided definitely not to seek re-election are Messrs J. Masters and W. McDonald. The supplementary roll is now complete, and contains 350 names. » At the close of the County Council meeting on Wednesday, a grant of £SO was voted towards the expenses to be incurred in the peace celebrations. This carries a subsidy of £1 for £l.

1 Although shipping arrangements are far from being regular or satisfactory, Mr. C. E. James has been fortunate in landing some splendid sets of English china tea-sets, ranging in price from £1 18s to £2 2s 6d (21 pieces). Later on, dinner and other sets are expected. Those in need of tea-sets would be well advised to call and see Mr. James' shipment, which are unique in design and the prices are unapproachable. Still 'a good range of ladies' hand-bags to clear.—Advt.