STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 September 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Onn Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc., left with Mr. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.) Sept. 19. A man, while walking towards Stratford from Flint Road against a'strong wind last evening, had an unpleasant surprise when he was struck, fair and square, by the front wheel of a bicycle ridden by a boy, who, apparently, 'had hia head down and was totally ignorant of any impediment to his progress till he saw the prostrate form on the road. The boy was almost distracted when he could get no response from the apparently unconscious man to his pleading" inquiries: "Are you hurt, Mister," and "I hope I haven't killed you, Mister." Gradually the man recovered the power to breathe freely, and, though suffering sorely from the unexpected blow, was more amused than annoyed with the distressed boy, who was greatly relieved to find that it was not a case of manslaughter. < Mr. T. A. B. Bailey, S.M., presided at the sitting of the Magistrate's Court held in Stratford yesterday. An application was made for ft rehearing of the case of D. S. Maxwell (Mr. Wright) v. J. W. Jones, a claim for £34 5b 3d. After hearing. arguments, the application was refused, on the grounds that no indication was given in the affadavit of the nature of the defence, and, secondly, six months had been allowed to elapse since judgment had been given on April 10 before taking steps to obtain a rehearing. Daniel Onayle admitted his liability to maintain a child now in an industrial home, and an order for payment of 7a od per week was made by consent. J. Stevenson did not appear to answer a charge of having cycled at night within the borough without a light, and was fined 10s and costs. H. Ward, on a similar charge, was also fined 10s and costs. George Wilcock Milne (Mr. Stanford) was charged, on the information of his wife, Isabella Milne (Mr. Moss), with having failed to maintain her. Mft Stanford said the defendant was willing to pay £1 p er wee k, but this was not satisfactory to complainant. Mr. Moss said the defendant was a| returned soldier He had married his wife in Scotland and since bringing her to New Zealand he had done practically ! nothing to support her. Defendant stated that at present he was doing nothing for a livelihood, but some time ago he was driving a taxi in Stratford. Utter, he went to Auckland and -jurchased a launch which had been damaged in a storm. Replying to Mr. Moss, he said he had £BO in June, which he put into the launch His wife had had about £2O from him during the past four and a half months. He had provided for hia wife to. stay with his sißter. After hearing further evidence an order was made for 25s per week, and £5 was allowed for past maintenance. Costs were also allowed against I defendant. i

Judgment was given for plaintiff by default in each of the following civil cases: Rawle.i and Rawles v. N. Meads, a claim for £ll Is 7d; Rooney and Co. v. C. Pope, claim for £8 18s 9d; same v. M. Collins, claim for £l3 16s Bd. Mr. S. Pitt has given a donation of £2 2s" towards the Plunket Dav fund, and Mr. R Dingle has given 10s (id. In the latter case the money is to be given as a prize in a sheep-guessing competition. The Hockey Club's "end of season" ball was a marked success, and the proceeds amounted approximately to £4O. The attendance was very large and all tho conditions necessary to enjovmenu were present. Music was arovid'ed bv Mr. Pox's orchestra, extras being played by Misses Kelly, Moon, Taylor, L. and A Scott. Messrs. P. Aitken, P. El°ar and C. Till officiated as M.C.'s. The chaperones were Mesdames Curtis, Tyrer, and Sangster. An excellent supper'was provided. The Young Peoples' Improvement Society held a concert in the Methodist schoolroom on Wednesday evening in aid of the church funds. The Rev. R. B Tinsley presided and there was a good attendance. Items were given by Misses Black, Moon, Phillips, Cartwright, Milner, H. Everiss, Laurent, and Jacobsen, and Messrs. Aitken, Russ, Jamieson, Weston, Burlcy, Austad, McAllister, and Sarnie. The accompaniments were played by Miss Moon. By printing the work "rejected" as "adopted" it was made to appear in yesterday morning's notes that the Stratford Bowling Club had agreed to allow the Avon Club the use of their green until their own green was ready. As a matter of fact the proposal to-be allowed to use the Stratford Club's green was turned down. Mr. T. A. B. Bailey, S.M., was wioomed at the Stratford Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon by tfr. Fookes, president of the Taranaki Law Society, on behalf of the local members of the bar. He assured Mr. Bailey that he would have the hearty co-opera-tiqn of the members of tho bar in carrying out his duties, and he (Mr. Fookes) hoped his stay would be a pleasing one. Mr. Bayley thanked Mr. Fookes and the members of the bar for the cordial manner in which they had welcomed him. He assured them that he would always j be willing to assist them as far as he could on any matter they may wish to i consult him upon.

T. LAMASON'S WEEKLY REPORT. Last Saturday, my usual weekly Bale was held, a satisfactory quantity of poultry being catalogued. Prices were exceptionally good. Quotations are as follows: Hens 3s fid to fis each; ducks, up to 7s each; geese, 5s Od to 6s; cockerels 2s Od to 4s; cauliflowers and cabbages, 8s to 12s doz, according to side; apples, 3s 6d to 15s case. A quantity of furniture and sundries were also Bold at usual rates. T. Lamason's usual weekly sale is advertised for Saturday, when a special line of poultry, furniture and sundries on behalf of a client who has sold his farm, will be Bold. In. these days of high cost of living it is a relief to find something to purchase at the old pre-war prices. Just now ladles 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, 7/6 each. What will give more pleasure to the family than Father's photograph? At McAllister's Studio, the most up to date in Taranaki, there is no delay and no fuss. Photographs are taken by appointment any time, day or night. Even an I appointment is not essential. Just drop I in, and surprise the family.