STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 November 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc., left with Mr. 11. .1. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.) Nov. 7. At the monthly meeting of the School Committee, over which Mr. J. W. Boon presided, the headmaster (Mr. Tyrer) reported that Mr. T. E. Cresswe'll, M.A., inspector of High Schools, had visited the school on October 7. The second year pupils have been examined, and Mr. Crcsswell recommended that senior free places should be granted to 47 pupils The Senior National Scholarship and Public Service examinations will begin on November 19th and end on the 26th. The Junior National Scholarship examination will be held on November 27th and 28th. Mr. Tyrer referred to the continued progress and success of old pupils now attending the University. None of these had failed to keep their year's terms. The results of the examinations just held showed that K. A. Anderson (law) secured five first-classes and one third-class; George Arms (law) three first-classes and "one second, and John Yeath (science), two jrst-classes and two seconds. Of the older students, two were due for medical diploma at the end of the year The report of Mr. Morton, senior inspector of schools, was considered very satisfactory. The following notes by Mr. Crcsswell were embodied in the report: "All written work seen reached an unusual standard of neatness. The teachers seemed capable and enthusiastic, and although one would not care to be emphatic after so hurried a first visit, it appears abundantly evident that really good work is being done." Messrs. Pinker, Norton, and Clarke were appointed to confer with the headmaster regarding the children's use of the bath, and vith the Swimming Ch.h in reference to a caretaker. A resolution was passed thanking the Salvation Armv for plaving at the ceremony in connectioi-. with the laying of the fuudation stone lof the new school It was decided to inform the local defence office that if damage continues to be done to the gymnasium on drill nights, the agreement under which the Department used the building for drilling would be cancelledThe Education Board is to be ask-ed to repaii storm-w T ater pipes, and authority to expend up to i~> in gravel was given the Visiting Committee. A vote of thanks was passed to the Presbyterian' Church officers for the use of a piano on Labor Day. The annual meeting of the Stratford Croquet Club was held on Tuesday, 'i-'ho balance-sheet showpd a credit of nearly £l3. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. L. Reira; vicepresident, Mrs. T. Purccll; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. R. H. White; hon. auditor, Mr. C- Penn; green warden, Mr R Dingle; general committee, Mesdames Boon, Lawrence, Reader, and Weston. The official opening of the season was fixed for the first week in December, hut the lawns are now open for play. Working bees, organised with the object of preparing the A. unrt P. grounds for the show, have been doing good work, and the cattle and sheep pens are now almost ready for the show. Mr. Boon and the secretary (Mr. report that their efforts to obtain entries at Wanganui are meeting with success.

MODEL DAIRY FARM. j The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, Mr. Richards presiding. The Stock Committee reported that the highest milk supply for the past month, was 1123 lbs . average test A '() to 4.2. Three heifers had been purchased for £36 ss, and two cows, and five steers had been sold, the nett proceeds being £-14 4s sd. The chairman reported the purchase of a McCornwck Mower had been arranged. The Farm Committee's report detailed the treatment of the various plots and their cropping. It also stated that 42 cows were in milk. 1113 lbs of milk w.-mt to the factory that morning, samples of milk for montJilv test being taken on the 29th and 30th. The Stock Committee discussed the question of acquiring a further ten heifers.—Adopted. Owing to a breakdown in the elccj trical apparatus it was impossible to show Stella Maris at the King's Cinema to-night, and the management wish to I apologise for disappointing patrons. ]f possible the picture will be shown at the matinee to-day (Saturday). T I. Lanuson's usual weekly sale takes place at the Mart to-day. Details will be found on page SIn these days of high cost of living it is a relief to find something to pur ehasc 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 <>t one nrice, "/" each. The war has done much to renew old acquaintances and make many new ones Thev will be thinking of j'ou at Christmas time, so don't you forget them. Suitable cards for overseas, booklets, etc., a big variety at H. J. Ho:.kins', Strafford " Don't trust pictures you value to travellers and strangers. If you want any photograph copied or enlarged send it 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.