STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 October 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

{Prom Our Own Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc, left wltli 7T™,™. .. H , opk M ' bookseller, will receive prompt attention.) ~ m Oct. 3. Mr. T. A. B. Bailev S.M., presided at a sitting of the Magistrate's Court yesterday. A man who had attempted to commit suicide by cutting his throat with a razor pleaded guilty, and was convicted and discharged. It was stated that defendant had been, employed in the public works; at Kohuratahi, and since his attempt on his life had been in the hospital. A relative had guaranteed the expenses in connection with the case, amounting to £23. \V. McDonald was ordered to pay £S 15s Cd due to (ieo. Mason (Mr. Fookes) forthwith, in default nine days' imprisonment. An unusual case was heard in which Lester Bros (Mr. Gibson) applied for an order again F. Gooch (Mr. Coleman) on a judgment summons for £lO Bs. It was stated for the defence that the wife of defendant should have been sued. The farm, cows, and whatever property there was, -was in her r ':>e, and defendant owed nothing. After the judgment debtor had been examined the hearing was adjourned for a fortnight to permit of proceedings against defendant's wife. An order for payment forthwith of £3 lfis 0d was made against J. Cabello on an application by E. M. Heal (Mr. Thompson). A default of four days' was fixed. Judgment was given for plaintiff by default in each of the following civil action: Central Co-op. Store Co. (Mr. Fookes) v. J. Cabello, a claim for £4 5s 2d. Rawles and Rawles (Mr. Stanford) v. L. E. Prujean, a claim for £7 2s 3d: Thos. Roberta (Mr. Gibson) v. J. Hill, claim for £1 7s. Costs were allowed in all cases. Fred Cook, a jockey, consented to an order of .5s ?. week towards the maintenance of three brothers now in an industrial home. For failing to attend drill, George Collins was fined 40s and costs. A man named XcKenrta, was charged under the Public Work* Act with having allowed cattle to wander. The information was bid by the overseer for the Wha'ngamomona County Council, and defendant was cm victed and ordered to pay costs John | Butler, for allowing cows to wander on I a public road, was fined 10s, with costs 225. Two boys were brought lief ore, the Juvenile Court. One was charged with the theft of a large sum of money from his employer. The money had been recovered, and the boy, after being admonished, was discharged. In the other ease, the boy had five charges of breaking and entering and theft from a store and private dwellings to answer. He was committed to the Whareroa Training Farm. G. MoMahon (Mr. Tyrer) brought an action against Spedding and Stainton for (he recovery of a bicycle, or its value, £7 10s. The evidence of plaintiff was that he had taken ■ the bicycle to defendants' shop in Stratford for repairs. Later, he culled for the bicycle, but it could not be found on the premises, and bad never been returned to him. Subsequently he received an account for repairs. He informed defendants, through their agents, that he had not received the bicycle, and would pay as soon as it was in his possesion. Later, he did pay and he now claimed the value of the lost bicycle. The defence was Uiat the bicycle had been brought to the si-op by a boy. not plaintiff, and after it had been repaired the same boy called and took it away. Judgment was given for plaintiff for the full amount claimed, with costs.

The A. and P. Association is offering at the next show a points prize value'] at twenty guineas for all classes. The exhibitor who sains the highest number of points in horses, rattle, sheep, and pigs eolleetively will be adjudged the winner. To be retained, the prize must be won for two years in succession, ov three times at intervals. The name of the donor of this handsome prize has not yet been disclosed. There was a look of incredulity and astonishment on the faces of those who were present at the Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon, when they had seized the import of a few words addressed to the Magistrate by a solicitor who had risen to correct a mistake that had been made in allowing him £1 Is , instead of a modest 10s 6d. Lest anyI one might, think that this was an art of generosity quite at variance with the traditions of the profession, it should be explained that the law fixed hte fee at i the lower amount.

Miss Evans, L.T.C.L., entertained about thirty of her pupils at the Parish Hall last evening, prior to relinquishing her profession as a music teacher. Songs were sung by Misses Martin. Boon, and Phillips, and" Mr. Aitkcn. Miss Riley provided music for the dance.

Last eveniiiT. the Foresters' Lodge held a social in honor of about 20 members who have returned from active service. During the "evening items were contributed by Misses. Black, Rowe, Milner and Mr. A. D. Bills. Music for the dance was played by Mrs. Bianchi's or chestra. Mr. F. Whittle, of the Stratford Hotel, has been seriously ill for several weeks. He is now in the New Plymouth Hospital where he will have to uffdergo an operation.

The Stratford Run Club held a shooting competition on Messrs. Nelson and Green's property yesterday. Follow ing are fie results: No. 1 Sweep, 12 r/ijmt —D. Wheeler '(l6yds), Jl birds, 1; C. ■Tackson (13yds), and F. Casey (17yds), fl birds, 2. Tackson won second prize in the shoot off. No. 2 Sw«p, 12 birds—A. Nelson (lflydsl and B. Green 118 yds), 'lO birds, I;'.T. Martin (12yds) !l birds 3. No. 3 Swc«p, «2 bir<U—B. Wheeler (18yds), 11 birds, 1; J. Martin (12yds) and A. Nelsnn (20yds), 9 birds 2. In the shoot oil' Nelson won. First miss out (2Syds)—B. Green 1.

T. LAMASON'S WEEKLY REPORT. Last Saturday my usual -weekly sale was held, a fair entry of poultry came to hand and the class penned were only medium. The demand is still good for good lines. Vegetable and general produce good enquiry, but supplies are only meagre. I quote as follows: Hens, old 2s 6d to 3s, others 4s to 7s 6d; roosters 3s to 5s 6d; ducks 3s Cd up to Gs; cauliflowers 4s to 10s per dozen, according to size; rhubard, 8d to ftd per bundle; pollard 7s Cd per sack; furniture and sundries at usual auction rates.