STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 May 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own CorreapondentJ (All coamunlsatloiu, letters, etc., left with Mr H. J. HopkinJ, bookseller, will receive prompt ttleutioa.) MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. Stratford, May 1. In returning thanks last night for his re-election, the Mayor (Mr. J. W. McMillan) expressed the hope! that any bitterness engendered during the contest would be allowed to drop and the council proceed to carry out the several projects in hand. Mr. J. W. Boon wished his opponent every success during his term of office. It is understood to-day that a recount of the poll places Mr. W. H. Young in ■ the last position, whereas the first count \ gave Mr. y. Richardson a lead of {wo points, which now becomes a minority of four points. GENERAL. Mr. C. D. Sole,',T.P„ yesterday heard a charge against F. Lehrke of being drunkwhile in charge of a motor car the previous day. The evidence of Constable Bleasel was to the effect that Lehrke, with two companions, arrived in Stratford by car, and he (witness) was obliged to arrest Lehrke and VV. Brown and get the car placed in a garage. Later, u third party, J. Milne, was secured. The three men were the worse of liquor when arrested. In passing sentence, Mr. Sole stressed the point that an intoxicated man in charge of a motor car was a decided menace to the public, and the latter must be protected. Lehrke was fined £5, in default one month. Brown and Milne being each fined £l, in default seven days. There was no appearance of defendants. Members of the Returned Soldiers' Association are desirous of establishing D club here. Last winter they promoted several dances, socials, etc., to secure a start, and at the last meeting appointed a committee to interview several prominent men as to their views on the question. A further committee, has been set up to confer with the Egmont club executive, with a view to amalgamation. . ' Pembroke Road School was well filled on Tuesday evening, when a welcome home was tendered to the returning soldiers, Myers and Gibbons. During the course of the evening illuminated addresses were presented by Mr. H. Harrison, on behalf of the settlers of this district, in appreciation of the recipients' work as soldiers, and as a memento of the Great War. He also congratulated the men on their safe return, and trusted they would always enjoy the best of good health. Musical items were contributed by Misses Moon, Sullivan, Marchand, and Rogers. Mr. and Miss Harrison supplied the music for the dance, over which Mr. Bogle officiated as M.C, the evening passing off most pleasantly. Mr. E* Marfell presided at the farewell tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Huzziff, held at the Toko Road Hall on Tnesdav. During the evening the chairman presented Mr. Huzziff with a case of pipes and pouch, gnd Mrs. Huzziff with a gift, as mementos of their stay in the district. A number of songs, etc., were contributed by Mrs. Barlow, Misses Cooper and Maunsell, and Mr. Rea. Excellent music for the dance was provided bv Mrs. Maunsell, the duties of M.C. being in the capable hands of Mr. Cook. To-morrow (Friday) evening the Wharehuia farmers' intend 'to hold a welcome home social to five soldiers recently returned. The function will be held at the Wharehuia School, and a large attendance can safely be anticipated. The promoters intend making the most of the time, as tea will be on at 7 p.m. Quite a number of well known performers are assisting, while excellent music can be expected for the dance. Particulars are advertised.

Midhirst Hall held a large attendance on Tuesday evening, the occasion being a welcome home to four soldiers, Sherson. Keightly, R. W. Hamblyn, and Mavliend. Mr. G. P. Harkness," chairman of the Patriotic Committee, presided, and daring the evening presented each soldier with an illuminated address accompanied with good wishes for the future. Cpl. Sherson replied on behalf of his comrades. A lengthy programme of social and musical items was contributed during the evening, while the dance that followed was considered one of the most enjoyable held for many months. There is a cold snap approaching. Don't bother about the breezes or the frost, but call at C. E. .Tames' warehouse and look at the fine parlor games he has foT the children, and for dad he has the best brands of cigars and also tobacco, with the best of pipes to smoke his favorite mixture. For mother there is a great variety of reading matter, so why not be cheerful and contented, and a'l for a little cost; but remember you can get it at C E. James'.—Advt.