STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 September 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Out Own Correspondent.) (All comraunicalims, letters, etc., left with Mr. H. J. Hopkms, bookseller, will receive! prompt attention.) BOWLING CLUB. Sept. IS. The question of erecting a new pavilion was discussed at a special meeting of the Stratford Bowling Club on Wednesday evening. Two schemes had been considered l>v a committee, one involving an outlay of £3O(JO and the other £IOOO. The latter scheme was finally approved. Various functions will be organised to raise the necessary i funds, and it is intended. ,1 make a start •when there is not Jess than £2OO in jliand. An offer by Mr. K. J. McDonald ; t.o run a concert in aid of the fund was 'accepted. A proposal that the Avon I Bowling Club bo allowed to ti.-ta the i! Stratford club's green as visitors until their own is ready for use, was adopted. EGMONT CLUB. The Egmonf. Club held a ladies' evening on Wedsies-fey. The rooms Tn>-t hnen decorated in t,'ond taste by Mr A. Ravie% assisted by I\lr. Chadwick, and the Isigq attendance showed that the ladies np« predated the efforts made from time lii | time by the club for their entertain*! i ment. The evening was devoted to cards! I and billiards. Songs being rendered at' i intervals by Mrs. Holland, Sergt-Major ; Chapman, and Messrs. P. Aitken and G. ! Sanne. The accompaniments were played iby Miss Rogers, Mrs. Thompson, am i Messrs. Kdmundson and Fox. Orche-stral I music was provided by Mr. G. H. Rogers' I orchestra. The prir.es in the card tournai .vent were won by Mrs. North and Mr. i \V. Kiveil. The booby prizes want to Miss Keightley and Mr. B. Harston. After supper a dauce was held in the Parish Hall, music being provided by Mr. Foit's orchestra. The M.C.'s wore Messrs. A. L. Pembcrthy and A. Davis. THE E.S.A. A special meeting of the executive of the R.S.A. was held last evening, Mr. G. A. Marchant presiding. It was decided, on account of the disorganised railway service, not to send a delegate to the conference which sits at Palmerston North on Saturday. Mr. A. N. Davies was appointed to the executive as representative of the south ward; the previous delegate having resigned It was resolved: That the Stratford E.S.A. strongly protests against the nilreasonable demands in the matter of gratuities, and deprecates the unseemly behaviour of the Wellington branch of the New Zealand R.S.A. in regard thereto. The deplorable attitude of that body towards the Wellington press is considered unjustifiable, unwarranted, and highly reprehensible. It was decided to send the following telegram to the Hon. J. B. Hine: "The ■committee of the Soldiers' Association I send greetings and congratulations on your appointment to Ministerial rank."

It was also decided to wire Mr. Ma •- sey as follows: "The Stratford U.S.A. heartily approve of your action in appointing a returned soldier to the Cabinet, but being a non-political organisation we would have approved if tlie same action had been taken by any othor party in -power." A CARDIFF FUNCTION. At Cardiff, last evening, the returned soldiers held a plain and fancy dress ball. Nothing that could contribute to the success of the ball had been overlooked and all those who attended had a most enjoyable time. Flags were conspicuous in the decorations, which transformed the interior of the schoolroom and brought it into harmony with the bright and happy crowd of dancers. The building was packed, and about forty appeared in fancy dress. The first prize went to Miss Rawles (Indian chief). Mr. Aitken contributed a song, and step dances were given by Master •T. Ferguson and Misses V. and F. Ferguson. Miss Kivfin played the accompaniments. Mrs. Bianchi's orchestra provided music for the dance, extras being played by Miss Nash and Mr. Caldwell. The M.C.'s were Messrs S, Brown and C. O'Sullivaki. KING'S CINEMA. On Friday night and Saturday afternoon a Paramount Artcraft special entitled "Snow White," in which Miss Marguerite Clark, one of the most dainty and lovable of film actresses will fill the leading role, will be screened at the King's Cinema Theatre. The fairy tale, so popular with children, will be presented in a way that will delight both old and young. The acting and scenery are wonderfully good, and the picture should draw crowded houses. The screening on Saturday afternoon will enable country people to see one Df the finest pictures shown in Stratford for some time.

What will give more pleasure to the\ family than Father's photograph'! At McAllister's Studio, the most up to data in Taranaki, there is no delay and no fuss. Photographs are taken by appointment any time, day or night, liven an appointment is not essential. Just drop in, and surprise the family. In these days of high eost of living it is a relief to find something to purchase at the old pre-war prices. Just now ladies will find at C. E. James', Broadway, Stratford, a display of leather Hand Bags at the old value. They are a special purchase, and are selling at one price, 7/G each.