STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 August 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) (All communication, letters., etc., left with Mr. H. 3. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive nromnt attention). Stratford, Aug. Sst. The choir of Holy Trinity Church hold a social in the on Tuesday evening, in aid of the choir funds. The social attracted a large attendance and was not only very enjoyable, but <v decided financial success as well. The interior of the hall had been tastefully decorated with trellis work, ferns, and flowers. The musical concert programme was on a high level, the floor was in good order for dancing, and the music and supper were all that could be desired. Songs were contributed by Messrs. P. Coe (with- violin and 'cello obligato), A. A. Bills, P. Aitken, and Mrs. Holland, and duets were rendered by Sergeant-Major Chapman and Mr. Coe, and Messrs. Bills and Coe. Every item was encored. The accompanists were Mrs. J. H. Thompson and Miss A. Rogers. Music for the djance was played by Misses A. Rogers (piano), E. Rogers (violin), Mr. C. H. Rogers (violin), Mr. W. Everisß and C. H. Penn (violins). Extras were played by Mrs. Penn, Mrs. Matthews, and Miss Emily Rogers. The M.C.'s were Messrs. Kivell. During the evening, the viear welcomed home Messrs. Syd. and Fred. Anderson, who have just returned from active service. The proceeds from the concert amounted to £lO.

A conference of permanently disabled soldiers has been convened for Friday, and, will meet at the Muncipal Chambers, Stratford, at 10.30 a.m. Permanently disabled soldiers are requested to communicate with the Returned Soldier.' Association in their district in order that arrangements may be made for conveying 'hem to the conference. All members of the War Relief Association are expected to be present, and the attendance of the chairmen of Repatriation Committees is particularly desired. It has been suggested that an improvement in postal communication between New Plymouth and Stratford could be effected in a very simple way by making use of the two motor cars which cover the distance daily with newspapers. The Daily News car leaves Stratford every morning at S3O, arriv- | ing at Now Plymouth at 9.30, and a car r leaves New Plymouth daily foe Stratford and Hawera at 3.30 p.m., returning the some evening and passing through Stratford at 5 p.m. The ordinary mail car does not carry mail* from Stratford to New Plymouth, and at present letters have to be posted fairly early to reach their destination the same day. The Egmont Club Parliamentary Do bating Union held its fortnightly meeting yesterday evening. The Premier was Mr. Campbell Jackson, and with him were .associated Messrs. Young, Mo«i», and Gibson. ''The Abolition of Toll Gates Bill," was introduced and keenly debated, and some new and worthy ideas given by which road improvements could he ell'ected by more up-to-date means than are at present used. (Several creditable maiden speeches were made, which showed that, the Union was doing some good in educating young speakers. The measure introduced by the premier was supported bv Messrs. Hewitt, Young, Masters and Moss, and opposed by Messrs. Ward. Aleott, Rowe, and Harkness. Mr. S. Ward moved a motion of no-confidenee in the Government, which was heatedly debated, and lost on a division, after several explanations were made by the premier. The Bill was then put and carried by 9 to 4 The House went into committee and elected Mr. Aleott as clerk, and also altered the night for debates from Tucs- | day to Wednesday. The next debate will be held on Wednesday, September 3, and the subject to be discussed will be announced later.

On Saturday last, the Wlmngamomona football team played a match at Te Wora, against Sti'athmore, and were defeated by 13 points to 3. Kerrison (2), and Meredith scored tries for Strathmore, two of which were converted by Meredith. For'Whangamomona, Father Moore scored a try. Mr. Stewart was referee. In the evening the Whangainomona team and visitors were entertained at dinner by the local club. A social of a most enjoyable character was given by the residents of Douglas in honor of Sergt. D. G. Needhain, MM., who has returned from the front allei three years' absence from the district. Many visitors from the surrounding district and Stratford were present, and cno> hall was filled to overflowing. Mr. E, Walter pressed, and, on behalf of the residents, presented Sergeant Needham with a handsome illuminated address.

Major Hine, MP, while in Wellington, interviewed the Minister for Railway;? and received an assurance from him that holders of leases of railway in Broadway, Stratford, would not be disturbed after the expiration of their present leases without at least six months' notice.

Mrs. M. V. Katwrio'ht, of Rosalind Street, Stratford, has been advised that her .son, Private L. H. Caskey, is returninsr home on the Hororata, due at Wellington on September 20. On Tuesday next, Mr. T. La-mason will hold an important sale of furniture in Orlando Street (next. Nuisc McQuay's), on behalf of Mrs. Chas. Gray. Particulars are.. advertised. POSTED DIRECT FOR 2s 6d. One Good Luck Writing Pad, One Packet Envelopes, Or.e Penholder and nib. One H.B. Lead Pencil. Send postal note or stamps.—Charles E. James, Box 21, Stratford.—Advt.