STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 September 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. Stratford, Sept. 20. A meeting of the Stratford A. and P. Association general committee was held on Saturday afternoon, when Mr. it. Dingle presided over a good attendance. The secretary reported that there had been a splendid response in the way of special prizes for the different breeds of stock. The show grounds had been leased for twelve months to Mr. K. McMullian for £B4. The eastern and part of the northern boundary had beon planted with barberry plants, the adjoining owners agreeing to pay half the cost. Since last meeting the president and himself had visited Hawera, Eltham, Ratapiko, Cardiff, Bird and Skinner roads, 'Douglas, and Huinga, assisting the district representatives in the work of getting new members and organising generally. Most of the representatives were doing very satisfactorily in getting new members. Conferences had been held with the Stratford branch of the Friesian Association, the sheep farmers, the Stratford Jersey Breeders' Association, and those interested in the Shorthorn dairy cattle, with the result that the Friesian people were arranging for handsome special prizes in connection with the Friesian classes, those present at the conference donating 25 guineas, with the promise that they would canvass other Friesian breeders for donations, which would be allocated according to the wishes of the donors. Mr. Campbell Jackson was providing a "25guinea trophy for most points in this breed, to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals. The sheep farmers had premised 1-6 guineas in the ■ footii for special prizes far pure-bred sheep, and were taking the matter up with a view to getting consideiljible support. The New Zealand Jersey Breeders' Association were donating £SO for champion bull or cow, on condition that there are 30 females and 20 males exhibited and the association subsidises on a £ for £ basis. The members of the local Jersey Breeders' Association were donating 20 guineas, to be divided into two prizes #f 10 guineas each for bull and cow, with the understanding that should there he insufficient entries to qualify for the £SO championship prize the 10 guineas allscated for the reserve champion be awarded as champion prize. The Shorthorns would be provided for by special prizes, and an .effort was being made to bring the Ayrshires into line with other breeds. A committee had been set up to improve the water supply, and a gift of four chains of piping by Mr. Copping would materially assist. The following donations had been received:—Jersey: N.Z. Jersev Breeders' Association £SO, safye £7 10s, E. O'Sullivan, W. V. Hiu-kness, R. J. Linn, F. Eanford, and A. H. Halcombe £5 5s each. Shorthorns: N.Z. Milking Shorthorns Association £5 ss. Friesians: G-. A. Marchant, R. T. B. Mellow, W, Mayhead, H. Johnson, and J. W. J. Gardner £5 as each, Campbell Jackson £26 ss, T. Langford £2 -2s, R. HosWns £5 sb. Sheep (pure-bred): E. Marfell, J. Christoffel, T. Godkin, and W. Perry £5 5s each, R. Binnie £1 Is. Horses: A. Huggett £2 2s. F*t calf: D. Kemp £1 lis. School children's ponv: T D Colsen £1 lis. Fat. classes: Taranaki Freezing Company £lO, New Zealand Friesian Association £3, Home industries: W. Pettigrew £2 2s. Labor (show grounds): A. Needham £l. General: Chris. Mum-by £2 2s. W. Nash, W. Crowe, and G. S. Ferguson £1 Is each, S. Gadsbv £5 os, Mrs. S. Gadtfby £6 6s, A. W. Reed £2 2s, J. Stewart £3 3s. Trophies for executive to decide: J. W. Boon £lO 10s, W. 'H. Were and G. Sangster £5 5s each.

The chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, said he felt assured that, provided the weather conditions proved favorable, there was going l to he a record show. The Shorthorn peeple Lad not risen to the occasion yet, and nothing special fo far had been done in connection with the Ayrshire classes. Although they were doing good work they must not stop, and should aim at a membership of 1600. The gentlemen who had been appointed to take charge of the different districts should continue in their work. The chairman also urged the payment of subscriptions at the earliest possible date. There were two positions that should be filled. They wanted a man to look after the water fitr the cattle and also hot water for visitors to the show. In the latter ca»e a small clyirje could be made to those who obtained hot water on the days of the show. They also needed a man to look after the paddocks during Me show and see that there were no breakages. The following new members were elector! for the various districts: Stratford 15. Cardiff 0, Elthain 20, Ngaire 9, Bird Road '9, Toko 12, Douglas 0, Midhirst 5. Beaconsfleld 3. The chairman said there were a number yet to come in. Mr. Huggett, pursuant to notice, moved that the resolution standing in the minute book, "that the request of the New Zealand Pi? Breeders' Association be acceded to and that another class be made for grade pigs." be rescinded. By the resolution previously passed only pigs eligible for registration in the New Zealand herd book could compete. The motion was carried. The Clydesdale Breeders' Association wrote stating the terms on which tin; association might affiliate and have the ritrht to comnete for the association's medals.—Received. PATRIOTIC SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the Stratford Patriotic Society was held on Friday evening, when Mr. J. W. McMillan presided over a small attendance. The report stated that with the declaration of peace the matter collecting for the sick and wounded soldiers' i fund has passed over to the War Relief Association, and the committee worked on an imprest account arranged by the Association. During the year the committee had contributed £l2B to the regimental funds and £3!) 17s fxl to the fund for men on leave in London, while a sum of £ls had been donated to the Stratford Returned Soldiers' Association. The balance sheet showed receipts for the War Fund account as follows: Balance in bank on June 30, 1918, £92 16s «Sd; small donations £7 19s; War Relief Association refunds account, clothing allowances and grants to returned soldiers, £1092 16s lid; total £1192 10s lid. Relief granted to soldiers accounted for £IO9B 5s 3d, and there was a balance in the bank of £94 lis Bd. General purposes account: Receipts, P.O. Savings Bank, June SO, £326 19s 9d, interest to December 31 £8 19s Bd, total £335 19s fld; payments, regimental funds £l2B, fund for fit men £39 17s sd, R.S.A, £ls, balance in P.O. Savings Bank £153. . Mr. Kirkwood said it spoke well for Stratford that it had raised more for the tick and wounded fund than

other part of Taranaki. Though the war was over the need for the committee still existed, and they could yet do valuable work, if only in an advisory capacity in conjunction with the War Relief Association. He sincerely hoped that the old committee would carry on for another year, and he thought it would be a good idea to have a returned soldier on the committee. Their thanks were due to all who had assisted the committee in its efforts during tnc past twelve months. The Mayor said the receipts shown in' the balance sheet did not include £SO 18s Bd, the proceeds from the Diggers' ball. The report and balance sheet were adopted. The following were elected a committee for the ensuing year: Messrs J. W. Mc_ Millan, F. J. McDonald, W. P. Kirkwood, C. D. Sole, W. J. Crawshaw, A. F. Grant, E. Carryer, E. H. Young, and Maloney. It was decided that the present executive act till the new executive is elected It was decided, on the motion of Mr. Sole, to request the R.S.A. to nominate one of their members for a seat on the committee. Votes of thanks were passed to the promoters of the Diggers' ball, the executive, the War Relief Association, the Borough Council, arid the press. Mr. C. D. Sole paid a compliment to the War Relief Association for thy valuable work it had done. Mr. P. Skoglund, who has been away in the South Island, returned home by motor car on Saturday evening. 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 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, 7/6 each. What will give more pleasure to the family than Father's photograph ? At McAllister's Studio, the most up to date ■ii Taranaki, there is no delay and no .■'jss. Photographs are taken by appointment any time, day or night. Even an appointment is not essential. Just drop in, and surprise the family. «