STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 August 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) (All communlcjtlous, letters, etc., left nitU Mr il. i. Hopkins, bookseller, tilll receive prompt ttteutlou.) August 11. The Mayor (Mr. J. W. McMillan) and Cr. Cameron paid a visit of inspection to the cemetery yesterday, and both expressed great satisfaction at the improvements made during the past few months. The caretaker has the grounds and paths in excellent order, and there was evidence everywhere of constant painstaking attention. Lately a large number of ornamental, native and flowering trees have been planted, and in a few years these should add greatly to the good appearance of the grounds. A definite plan of beautification is being followed, and it is intended to reserve plots on all new ground for shrubs. The caretaker has planted a few native trees, which appear to be doing well. A few rest scats are very much needed, and gifts of this character from publicspirited men would be welcomed. A few ornamental shrubs would also be an acceptable gift. It is the intention of the council to erect conveniences as soon as circumstances will permit. Mr. and Mrs. Griffin, of Toko, were thrown out of a gig last week as a result of the horse taking fright at a traction engine. Mr. Griffin's shoulder was dislocated and his face bruised, but Mrs. Griffin escaped without serious injury. The school examinations in tho Stratford district will l>o held from six weeks to two months earlier than usual. The examination at the Stratford District High School has been fixed for August 25. 20, and 27., Major J. B. Tline, M.P., leaves for Wellington on Wednesday morning on public business, and will he pleased to hear from any of his constituents who have any matters requiring attention, The following amendments have been made to the Stratford A. and P. Association's show schedule: In the class for horses 15.2 or ever, mare or gelding, to be shown and driven, fn'l harness (collar and breeching) must be used. The open hunters' class will carry a champion ribbon, and the class for members of a Hunt Club was altered to a maiden hunters' competition. The prize money for the high jump was increased to £4 4f first and X.2 2s second, and two competitions attracting little or no entry were deleted. In the class for pair of artillery horses one must be ridden and the other led. A class was included for light milk cart horses nuitaWe for drawing 10 cwt. The number of classes for harness ponies was reduced from three to two. A class for school children'* ponies was included, Mr. Colson promising a donation of £1 U for the first prize. The one-day butter-fat competition was deleted. The prize money for 'all pedigrees was fixed at £2 2s and £1 Is, except where there are special prizes. In the pen of three heifors, grade or crossbred, section for dairy purpose?, calved since July 1, 1918, exhibits must be bred by exhibitor. It was decided to obtain 'information regarding a wire fence jumping competition. Mr. T. Lama.ton has received instructions from Mr. H. Masters, who has sold his homestead, to fell without reserve at Brecon Road pn Thursday next the wholo of his furniture and effects.

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