STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 November 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc., lelt with: Mr. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will recnive prompt attention.) " 3L4B»"P- ASSOCIATION. THav.'nT A meeting olf the general committee of the Stratford A. anil P. Aaaoeiatioa was held to-da j7 Mr E. DWgle preUdTng over a good attendance. The executive reported further progress in canvassing tfhe district for members donations and entries, 1C new members having been added, making a total of 234 since April 30. Mr Boon and the secretary had visited Palmerston North and secured numerous promises of 6upport. The President had visited New Plymouth and surrounding districts, arranging for entries. He had also visited Kaponga, Eltham, Inglewood and Hawera. It would be necessary for representatives to be present at the Wanganui Show. There had been three working bees since last meeting, a considerable amount of work being put through. The dog section would be under the capable management of Mr. Ross and Ms assistants, and the home industries, under Mr. Pettigrew as chairman, would be well attended to. All preparations had been made by Mr. Huggett, assisted by Mrs. Curtis and Mrs. Dingle, for supplying light refreshments. The seven paddocks used for show stock had been closed for a month, and there was now an abundance of grass, while there would be plenty of feed and straw bedding available for exhibitors' stock. The general (committee and members will, it is hoped, tise their best endeavours to make the phow the success the district deserves. The. President said it had taken a little persuasion to get over £SOO in donations, but the people had responded splendily. Furtner donations were still to come in. As it was not possible for him to go to Wanganui, Mr. Boon had kindly taken his place, and lie hoped that some of the members of the committee would also be able to go. He asked as many as possible to meet on the grounds either on Monday or Tuesday next, and stated that on Tuesday the ladies would provide luncheon. It would be helpful if I someone would bring along a dray. Mr. Boon said Mr. Dingle had worked night and day from New Plymouth to Hawera. Rood entries of hounds and horses were expected from Waverley. The crossbred cattle had proved a most interesting cks.i, and the committee should see that the entries were brought forward, especially milking cattle. The report was adopted. The following donations were received since 25/10/19:—Thompson and Moss, Spence and Stanford, McMillan and Frederic, F. D. Gaffney, Barnett and Robertson, Wright and Lawrence, Marlowe and King, A.W.R. Milking Machine Co., Fookes and Young, A. Uhlenberg, Cock and Co., H. E. Abraham, F. Whittle, A. Manoy, Gordon and Gordon, £2 2s each; | Central Co.-op. Store, Burgess, Fraser ;ttiid Co.. Taranaki Daily News, £3 3s aaelt; W. McCrncken, IT.' Ashton, .T. Oit, : 'f. Bridget-, Mcßain and Childs, ami j Modern Tailors, £1 U each; T. Cirtibb, :10s fid; bringing the total amount roljlantcd to £3ll 10a. J Mr Phillips offered the. use of his motjor car and a driver for canvassers visiting Wanganui, and Mr. Judd offered his services as a canvasser—Accepted with thanks. Mr. Per.- y offered a first prine of £1 Is, and Mr. Bailey a second prize of 10s (id. for yearling coaching horse, lilly or gelding. The offer was accepted. ! Mr. Perry suggested that i:- class 45 for pair of milk waggon horses to bo driven in waggon with pole they should define the standard of the horses. It was decided to add the words "suitable for drawing 30cwt or over." RETAILERS' ASSOCIATION. Mr. C. E. James presided at the annual meeting of the Stratford Retailers' Association Inst evening. The report showed that the expenditure during the year included £fio on illuminations during the Peace celebrations. There was a balance in hand of 18s 3d, which, with the subBenptions to come in, would be sufficient for the coming year's operations. The following, officers were elected President, Mr James (re-elected) ■ VicePresident, Mr C. Martin; secretary, Mr. E. Marshall; executive, Messrs R H White, E. G. Foster, R. D. Lewers, H Masters, S. G. . Rimmington, Edgenmh T ,' Weaton ' T - 6 - Grub *>, and A. H. Hillock. It was decided to close the shops for the Christmas season on Thursday (Chrisimas Day), Friday and Saturday. A whole holiday will be observed on January 2nd (Stratford Races), and a holiday from 11 o'clock on the second day of the Stratford Show. The* annual subscription was increased to as. GENERAL. At a service held in Holy Trinity Church last evening by .Bishop Averill, thirty candidates were presented for confirmation. Sergeant Harold Masters, of Stratlord, on Friday received from the Minister of Defence the Military Medal, which he gained at Messines.- He was | also mentioned in dispatches at the ! evacuation of Gallipoli, and also on the homme A few days ago he received advice from the Defence Minister whether he would prefer the presentation being made at a public function. Mr. Masters, however, did not desire such an honor, so the presentation was duly wade by a public official, namely, the postman. In these days of high cost of living it i* 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, 7/0 each. 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. 'You're Only Young Onee." Help to keep so as long as you can by reading this story. It's like a sunny day in grey, weather. By Margaret Widdemar, author of "The Rose Garden Husband" and "The Wishing-Ring Man." Price ss, postage 6d extra, at H. J. Hopkins' Broadway, Stratford, l