STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 November 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(Prom Our Own Correspondent.) ~ communications, letters, etc., left with Mr. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.) Nov. 5. Already there has been erected in Toko Public Hall, a roll of honor of very attractive design. Underneath this ia to be placed a beautiful piece of panelled work in polish rimu and oak, 6ft 3in high and 6ft wide. Inscribed on the panels are the names of all the places at which New Zealanders were in action. In the centre is a painting of a trench scene, by Mr. Ted Corlett. Beneath the names of the place made notable during the war are the words: "Now are our boys crowned with victorious wreaths," and above is the phrase "Deus et Libertas." This handsome memorial was designed and executed by Messrs. Weston Bros., who are now exhibiting it in their shop window.

An effort is being made to form, in Taranaki a wireless institute for the purpose of studying radio telephony, and with the consent of the Government, establishing private wireless stations, huch on institute has already been formed in Wellington, and among those who have identified themselves with it are Professor Easterfield, of Victoria College, and other scientific men. Before the war there were quite a number of amateur wireless operators, and, now that peace conditions have returned, it is believed that the Government would be acting wisely in restoring the privilege. is stated that, had it not been lor amateur operators and private stations, the Imperial and Allied Governments would have been greatly handicapped during the war, and that it was from the ranks of amateurs the great majorit • , operators were drawn. is prbbable this fascinating science would be eagerly taken up bv a lar?e class of young man, and it would greatly assist in cultivating a love of scientific research. Mr. 0. Ward, manager of the King's Cinema, Stratford. a w 'reless officer during the war, is inviting any persons interested in the formation of an institute to communicate with him.

Mr. C. E. Forrest, of the Wellington institute, was m Stratford yesterdav and stated that very wide interest had been aroused there in the work ot the Tut A 6 * A Dd thcre was doubt that the Government would sea the • ", mnt " 18 ' Permission to erect private wireless stations. Mrs. J. W. McMillan presided at the annual meeting of the WN.R. The annual report presented bv Wis r Cuthbert stated that the year had'be™ most successful 4!) members being on the books. Seventeen mothers and nine wives had received badges free o" and donations to the parent bodv amounted to £lO 14s. Since the wfr home nursing had been taken up. so that anothe I r l^l be - better P re P arcd sl >°iild another epidemic occur, and Dr. Doris wcre° n v P rt SiV ,f ni " e lecaures - which were very well attended and were greatly appreciated. Matron Nicholas «ho had assisted with the demonstrations also deserved praise. There was great need for a mothers' rest in StratIn"'' 1 ' «» effort to obtain a room had been unsuccessful. The year commenced with a erndif. balance of 3d Thn totallccl £2(i 3 Jtl J.he expenditure was £4O 19, 1,1 tary and treasurer, Mrs. J. Cuthber* vote 7i rS T f ° rm the executive. A ote of thanks was passed to Dr Doris 'Ordon for her lectures. After the meeting the members of the wVe e,lter tained at the Town Hail at afternoon tea by the mothers L? " iv S contributed it n ,i , . Bical P ro Sramme was Phillips 'JTSjfSt jS I>pm nf „ »alters.. The memthefr i e T7 R were thanked for l', n S" Affairs wrnf» • ? ls f° r Infernal 21' n ote m re P'y to the request Pouatu 6^ r ° Wn ds ! " the W "o%nd touatu Siuvey Districts be onened for S'Tad the timber naid Thn n and tl,e deposit letter etatod "i 7 tte ,and had r,lc letter stated, been over-rated, and for the sake of a little earlier settlement it' i r '• tl.. tinported that the promises of support f nr the°comm'H Were mt VCT - V and tnaVterho Ii r r^ 0 ' Ilr "cndect that the matter be deferred till next year This vas agreed to. It was decided to make e r r Ge r : ! ::r ntati T s to master General in reference to a teleto ur|" the Min i"te/ on the postmaster with a view to obof'the'tetephoneTxAange 11 sru° "ir - !,8; Ifi- T?o B + £ 'or 68, ftjfanist of the church funds in the Parish Hall opened" wV 6X 4 The sa,e be opened by the Hon. J. B Hine at 11 nf For of October 5.07 inches heaviest f ii , l''? tratfor ' 1 0,1 10 davs - the inX™ S on the lst > w}ien 1-02 inches were recorded.

KING'S CINEMA,

fo^V^ 1- ?, SpMial "traction is billed the Kin " ;- aml night at IvnrM'l S », ni!r,a ' Stratford, when the world s sweetheart, Mary Pickford, will appear in the most important production of her career "Stella Maris" I„ this picture Mary Pickford plays a dual role tor the, first time-Stella, the lovely DniHr K v daUp ; hter of the rich, and in 1 i J ?' abused orphan, whose love leads her to make smooth the path of the man she adores, though this entails the extinction of her own life. Too much cannot be said of Mary Pickford's ™ c - , r is easy for her to male , , Mnns sweet and beautiful. She has only to be Mary Pickford. But her Unity Blake is a wonderful bit of char-

acter drawing. It is a wonderful performance— humorous in its appeal, so in contrast to that contained in the other character she portrays. "Love Loops The Loop," a Mack Sennett Paramount comedy will also be shown, and there will also bo a special orchestra of seven players.

Footballers will be pleased to learn that Mr. Jack Stohr is going to take up his residence in Stratford. Mr. Stohr has just returned from the front. He was a member of the All Black team w hicli toured Africa. Mr. Stohr has joined the staff of Mr. T. A. W. Nicholson, chemist.

At the New Plymouth Roman Catholic Church the marriage of Mr. W. Eobson to Miss Barbara Jans, daughter of Mr. >O. Jans, a former resident of Stratford, was solemnised. The happy couple left this morning for Wellington on their honeymoon.

The war has done much to renew old acquaintances and make many new ones They will be thinking of you at Christmas time, so don't you forget them. Suitable cards for overseas, booklets, etc., a big variety at H. J. Hopkins', Stratford.

In these days of high coat of lining it i? a relief t<» find something to purohase at the old pre-war priees. Just now ladies will find at 0. 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. Don't trust pictures you value to travellers and strangers. If you want any photograph copied or enlarged Bend to 'McAllister, Stratford. The result will be the best possible, and you save the canvasser's commission.

Reduce the depreciation in your motor car by taking it to C. D. Mathews, Stratford, and if it is mechanically sound he will return it looking as well as when you first bought it, at a very small cost. The best paints and varnishes, and workmen who know their trade.