STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 August 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

J (From Our Own Correspondent,) (All communications, letters, etc., lert with | Mr H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt I UteutloD.) i Stratford, August 8. Mr. A. J. Barr, secretary to the Stratford branch of the Jersey Breeders' Association, has compiled a register of some of the heat Jersey stock in the district, which should prove of great value to those interested in dairying. He is seeking further entries and hopes to make the register not only a reliable, but a complete record, so that both sellers and buyers will be able to refer to it. Mr. Barr is dealing with Holsteins in the same way, and will be glad to communicate with anyone who wishes to avail themselves of the advantages of the register. Mr. McKean, S.M., presided over a short sitting of the Magistrate's Court at Stratford yesterday afternoon, and was formally welcomed on behalf of the local bar by. Mr. Moss. Mr. McKean, in acknowledging the welcome, said he would have been pleased had it been decided that he should remain here, as lie had been very favourably impressed with the district, but he did not expcot to remain more than a month, after which time Mr. Bailey, S.M., of Christchurch, would take charge. A judgment by Mr. McCarthy, S.M, in the case in which the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Ltd. brought an action against Windle and Donald, claiming £135 with interest, was delivered yesterday. In the evidence it was shown that a man named Oliphant disposed of his interests in a farm, together with the stock, to Donald and Windle, who took over Oliphant's liability with the plaintiff company. One of the partners (Windle) while claiming partnership in the land deniei that he had anything to do with the Btock. The Magistrate held that the two defendants were partners and equally liable, and gave judgment for the whole amount claimed, with interest, making the total £l4B, and costs Major Hine, M.P., has received word from the Minister for Railways, that he is hopeful that a partial relaxation of the railway restrictions may be made, next week as far as the carriage of materials for dairy factories of an urgent nature is concerned. The Rev. H. L. Blainires, who was chaplain with the Main Body of the Expeditionary Force, delivered a lecture in the Methodist schoolroom, on Thursday night on "The New Zealand Mounted? in Egypt and Palestine." The lecture, which was illustrated by a fine series of lantern slides, was intensely interesting and was. much enjoyed by the large number of people present. The gate takings at the football match at Stratford on Thursday, totalled £l3 Bs.

A large delivery van, the property of the Central Co-op. Store, was completely destroyed by fire on Thursday. Something went wrong with the engine while the van was traversing Bird Road and Mr. C. Bridger went out to bring the vehicle from town. On the way, the engine back-fired violently and suddenly burst into flame. Mr. Bridger, in trying to save the van, had one arm burned rather severely. The van was insured, but well under its value, so that its destruction meant a considerable loss to tlio company. Dr. Gordon's Thursday afternoon lectures to women continue to attract large attendances. On Thursday, the doctor gave a most useful address on the symptoms of diphtheria, typhoid fever, and scarlet fever. The dance held in the Town Hall on Thursday evening by the combined Hockey Clubs was highly successful. Music was supplied by Mrs. Biancnl (piano), Mr. Parker (cornet), and Mr. Vlnsen (drums). Extras were played by Misses Scott and Fitzgerald, and Mr. Bredow. Messrs. Aitken and Harris acted as M.C's. The elmperones were Mesdames Hinc, McMillan, 'Curtis, Tyrer, and Boon.

Mr. T. Lamason has a preliminary notice in another column concerning a sale, of .furniture on behalf of Mr. H. Masters.

The usual weekly sale by Mr. T. Lamason is advertised for Saturday, when various usefgl articles of furniture will be offered.

T. Lamason's weekly repont: Last Saturday, my usual weekly sale was held, when a good entry of poultry, produce, etc., came to hand. The demand .for good poultry is still exceptionally good, prices being as follows: Hens 2s 9d to Cs Cd each, ducks 4s Od to ss, cockerels 2s fid to 53, cabbages 3s to 4s dozen, cauliflowers 4s to 6s dozen, potatoes lis ewt. Furniture and sundries at usual auction rates. POSTED DIRECT FOR 2s Gd. One Good Luck Writing Pad, One Packet Envelopes, One Penholder and Nib, One H.B. Lead Pencil. Send postal note or stamps.—Charles E. James, Box 21, Stratford.—Advt.