STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 August 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent) (All communications, letters., etc., left with Mr. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention). A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the general committee of the Stratford A. and P. Association was held on Saturday. Mr. R. Dingle presided over a fair attendance of members. It was decided to delete from the schedule the vegetable and garden classes^ A recommendation by the executive that the class for bacon be cut out was adopted. The secretary reported that since last meeting fourteen new members had been elected. In company with the president, he had visited Kaponga, where the names of six new members had been taken. On Thursday they had visited part of Bird and Skinner Roads, and the remainder of the district would be visited as time and and opportunity permitted. The president again impressed upon members the necessity for obtaining new members whenever possible. Correspondence was received from three different associations giving details of the system adopted in issuing members' tickets. The Manawatu Association issued no tickets until the subscriptions had been paid. Havvera made it a rule not to send a ticket to a member who had not paid the subscription for the previous year. The Taranaki Metropolitan Show Committee discriminated between financial members and unfinandal members. The latter were sent two ladies' tickets and a pass, which was a gentle reminder that the subscription was due and must be paid before obtaining a member's privileges. The president said the matter was one on which the executive would like directions from the general committee. He favored the adoption of the Hawera system. Mr. Dagg moved that no tickets be issued to members who have not paid their subscriptions. Mr. Needham favored the Hawera system, which gave a year's grace. The failure of some to pay was due to carelessness or forgetfulness.

Mr, Boon contended that no man had a right to expect the privileges of membership if he did not pay his subscription, There wati a special office at the show for the payment of members' subscriptions, so that there was no difficulty. Mr. Dagg's motion was carried., It was stated by a member that in consequence of the decision not to accept entries of pigs for the show not eligible for registration in the New Zealand Herd Book, one good breeder he knew would not be able to exhibit.

It was pointed out that an additional class was to be formed for grade pigs. Mr. Pettigrew said that pedigree pigs would not be considered eligible for grade classes by the judge, whether in the herd book or not.

Mr. HuggKt gave notice of motion for next mooting that the resolution standing on the minute book relating to pedigree pigs be rescinded. The president said their overdraft limit was £IOOO, and they had reached the other day £990 fls !)d. Sufficient money, however, kept coming in to keep them going.

Mr. Boon reFerred to the offer of Messrs Were and Sangster to give. £5 5s each for two classes uf herds —under 20 and over 20. He thought it would be better to have a challenge trophy, in which case he would also give a donation

The president explained the conditions of the competition. The prize was to be awarded on huttor-fat production. Mr. Boon moved that Messrs Were and Sangster he written to and asked if they would allow their donation to go towards a points prize for cattle. What they proposed would be of no advantage to the show, and would not increase their entries, while the judging would involve a great deal of work. It was finally decided to ask the two gentlemen 'to attend the next meeting and explain their proposal. The president said that with a view to increasing the membership, obtaining donations, and inducing farmers to enter stock, etc., at the show it was proposed to block out- the whole district in small areas with special representatives in each, who would do their best to further the interests-of the association. After consideration, the sub-districts and representatives were fixed as follows:—Stratford: Messrs Judd, Aylward, and Boon; Cardiff, town boundary to Wliangamomona River: Messrs Marchant and Belcher; Cardiff, Whangamomona River to Palmer Road: Mr. ,T. Stewart; Kaponga: Messrs Dagg, Malone, and Fearon; Mangatoki and Lowgarth: Mr. Gardiner and another; Eltham: Messrs J. Burks and Judd; Hawera: Mr. W. Bayley and another; Ngaere: Messrs Orr and Walker; Bird Koad and Skinner Road: Messrs C. Meuli, M. P. Phillips, and J. N. Crowe; Pukengahu and Blackstock: Mr. Hills; Toko: Mr. Gernhoefer; Huinga: Messrs Mavfell and A. Donaldson; Douglas: Mr. A. Needharn; Te Wera: Mr. Kemp; Whangmnomona, Messrs Coxhead and M. T. Phillips; Pembroke and Monmouth Roads: Messrs Colson and Harrison; Midliirst North: Messrs Linwell and Rutledge; Midhirst South: Messrs Huggett and Pollock; Te Popo: Mr. G. S. Knox; Beaconsfield Road and surroundings: Mr. Adam Sangster; Xariki: Messrs L. O'Sullivan and Harkness; Inglewood: Mr. Langman. GENERAL. At the Magistrate's Court on Friday, before Mr. W. R. McKean, S.M., McPnrtland Bros, were fined 30s with costs 7s. for failing to register a dog. Judgment was given for plaintiff,! by default in the following civil cases: Newton King v. J. Sharrock, a claim for £22 17s 6d; Jas- McAlister v. E. Stapp, a cl'iim for £7 17s (Id. The Hon. .1. A. Hanan has telegraphed to Mr. J. H. Thompson, secretary to the Stratford School Committee, staling that as he would be vacating office he would not be able to fulfil the promise made at Hawera, that he would lay the formation stone of th.? new Technical School at Stratford.

The annual meeting of the Styatford Model Dairy ±<'arm will bp held in the Parish Hull on the 30th. inst., when addresses on crops grown on the farm wil! lie given by Mr. J. W. Deem, of tiic Agricultural Department. Mr. F. D. Gall'aney, who was suddenly ci lleil to Dtinedin about three weeks igo, 011 account of the serious illness of his father who lias since died, returned to Stratford on Friday. Captain W. P. Jordan, who has been discharged from military service, retinned to Stratford on SaturdayMrs. M. Jacebs, of Toko, lias been advised that her son, Rifleman 3. i'. Jacobs), is returning by the Hororata due at Wellington on September 20. Mr. E. Lawrence, Stratford, has received word that his son, Corporal G. T. Lawrence, is returning by the Ayrshire, due at Lyttelton about September 19th. The maim electoral roll for the Stratford district is completed. The Mil contains G23!) names. . Jfeeaur and So, lit* #*§#i4 » iHd

agent's license at the Stratford Magistrate's Court yesterday. •

Sister Jean Camerpn, daughter of Mr. It H. Cameron, of Stratford, is expected to arrive in Wellington by the Tainui on September 20th. Sister Cameron made several trips on the hospital ship Mnlieno, and went Home in the troopship conveying l the 40th. Reinforcements. On this trip she suffered from influenza. Later, she joined the start' of the Walton Hospital, from which she .vaa transferred to the Codford Hospital. A meeting of those interested in the formation of a tennis club was held in St. Andrew's Hall on Thursday evening. After discussing finance, suitable grounds and other matters, the meeting was adjourned to a later date. Mr. W. J. McMillan, Mayor of Stratford, has received a telegram from Mr. MeVilly, General Manager for Railways, stating in reference to the Post Oflice site in Broadway, that lie was unable to state definitely as yet whether the area in which the, post office now stands will be required by the Department for its own purposes. He would advise the Mayor later of his final decision.

At Mrs. Bianchi's dance held in the Town Hall on Thursday, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper gave an exhibition of the fox t'nt and the maxima waltz. A waltzing competition was won by Mr. Paul Burkett and Mrs, E. Rancock. A meeting of tennis enthusiasts was held on Thursday evening, with a view to forming a public tennis club, but, after discussing the question of ground, the meeting was adjourned. The Railway Department has not yet decided whether it will require the section desired for a post office site.

Sister Jean Cameron, daughter of Mr. R. H. Cameron, of Stratford, is returning by the Tainui, due at Wellington about September 20. She made three trips aboard the hospital ship Maheno, and went Home on the troopship conveying the 40th Reinforcements,

Nominations for the various offices of the Stratford Racing Club were received on Thursday as follow:—President, Messrs W. P. Kirk wood and A. Stewart; vice-president, Messrs H. E. Abraham and M. McDonald; committee (seven required), Messrs J. S. Lyons, F. J. McDonald, M. McDonald, W. J. Morrison, S. Pitt, V. Smith",-J. B. L. Stanford, and G. E. Wilson. POSTED DIRECT FOR 2s Od. 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.