STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 February 1920, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(Prom Our Owa Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc, left with Mr. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.) February 13. A conference of members of the Borough Council, Chamber of Commerce, and Railway League, was held to-night, for the purpose of considering what steps should be taken in connection with the removal of the railway station. It was decided to hold a public meeting in tho Town Hall to place the' position before the public. At the last meeting of the Stratford Repatriation Committee, held on Wednesday evening, three applicants for an advance from the Lands Department were examined and their applications: recommended. The action of the chairman jin recommending a business loan of £3OO recommendation. One application for; a business loan was recommended, two others were lieH over for further information, and another was refc-rred to., a sub-committee, with power to make; a recommendation. One application for a furniture loan was deferred until further particulars were supplied by the applicant. An apnlicstion for assistance towards professional training was recommended. Only one defended cars was heard at the sitting of the Magistrate's Court today, the others set down for hearing being adjourned until the nest court day. Mr. C. A. Gray, of Stratford, was granted a land agent's license at the Stratford Maaistrato's Court, fo-dav.

On Sunday, at 10.30 a.m.. the New Plymouth Citizens' Band will inarch and phi.v along Broadway f rom Regan Street to tli.: bridge, on their way to the Ngaer« Gardens, where a programme will be playedA special train passed through here from Te Yi'era, on route to Wanganni, comprising 20 trucks store wethers, whirl; wore being transferred from Mr. J. Coring Johnson's Te Wera station to his property at Highden, Feilding. Mr- W. A. McCntoban, of ICohnratalv, returned this morning front a visit to Auckland. Tie states that the northern country is looking vpry prosperous.

MAGISTRATE'S COUiIT. j Mr. T. A. B. Bailey, S.M., presided over the fortnightly sitting 'ftf-the Stratford Magistrate's Court to-day. BY-LAW CASES. | Charles McGuin (Mr. S. Mc.calisler) pleaded not, guilty to a Charge of nllowing a horse to wander on the main road, Wlia-ngamomorn, on January 10. After hearing evidence the Magistrate dismissed the ease. Caroline Rothery, who did not appear, was fined .Is and" costs for allowing a cow to wander on the main road, Whangamomona. Ell.cn Mounsey, who did not appear, *.vas filled 5s and costs for allowing two horses to wander on the ma in road. Pohokura. 0. Stewart, for allowing <t cow to wandsr on the Mohakau Knad, was- fined 10s and costs, and ordered to pay 6s witnesses' expenses. « ITenry Anderson, for allowing a horse to wander was fined C-s and costs. A MOTORIST'S MISH4P. •John Davis, a taxi-proprietor, guilty to a charge of committing a breach of the railway by-laws, : n driving a car over the railway crossing on the north side of the Waipuku station and failing to comply with the directions on tin notice* board, "Stop, look out for the engine."' Police-Sergeant Dale stated that Davis was towing another ear. It was raining heavily at the time, and as the curtains were down the defendant did not notice the train approach. "avis was usually a very careful driver and a heavy penalty was hot asked for. The Magistrate imposed a fine of us and costs. UNDEFENDED CIVIL CASES.

Judgment was entered for the plaintiff, by default, for the amount claimed, with costs in each of the following cases: •A. 11. Hillock (Mr. Rutherfurd) v. Ben Hunter, £5 17s lid; Masters, Ltd. (Mr. Fookes) v. Thomas McDonald. £3 lis 9d: John Pennington v. F. Wilmshirst. £'o. FARMERS AT VARIANT®. "Edward Meuli, of Hawera and formerly of Huiroa. dairy farmer, claimed from James Stanford, of Huiroa, sforekeoper and farmer, the sum of £1 7. r > special damages and £25 exemplary damages, in respect of certain damage alleged to have been done to his property by the defendant. Mr. F. C. Spratt appeared for. the plaintiff, and Mr. S. Ma'calister for the defendant. The statement of claim set out that the plaintiff, was the owner and occupier of certaih sections of land tt Huiroa township, and that on July 18. 1!)18, the defendant wilfully and wrongfully broke and entered plaintiff's property by removing the intervening fences between the adjoining properties, re-erecting them elsewhere and depasturing his cattle upon the hind It was further claimed that from July IS. .<!118. until August 18, 1919. the defendant continued to occupy plaintiff's land and to feed and graze his cattle thereon; also that hrs cattle had cat.cn off the whole of the turnip crops on five acres and had grazed on the rest of the farm and destroyed or eaten the shrubs, fruit trees, vegetables and pampas grass on plaintiff's property. The following damages were claimed: £l5O for five acres of turnips. at ,C3O an acre; £lO for grazing, £5 for damage to garden, £lO for damage to fences, and £25 exemplary damages.

The defence was that the defendant had been in possession of the lard continuously since 1904. the plaintiff having allowed him to occupy the land free, in consideration of his having cut the bush and sown the land in grass. No notice of the termination of this arrangement or that the property had been sold was sent to him and he continued in occupation, believing that ho had a right to do fto. , After hearing the evidence of a number of witnesses, the Magistrate reserved his decision.

JERSEY BREEDERS. A most successful social gathering was held here to-night, under the auspices of the Stratford branch of the N.Z. Jersey Breeders'. Association, for the purpose of celebrating the remarkable performance put up by Messrs. E. O'Sullivan and Sons' Jersey champion "Sultan's Daisy." Mr. F. Ranford (President of the Branch) presided, and about fifty guests sat down to supper. Several toasts were honored, including that of "The '■Dairy Industry—the mainstay of Taranaki," proposed by the chairman and responded to by Mr. W. Richards (chairman of tie Cardiff Dairy

Company). Tlie toast of "Messrs. O'Sullivan and Sons" was also proposed by the chairman, who referred to the marvellous record put up by the eov. In responding on behalf of his father and brothers, Mr. Dan O'Sullivan stated that "Sultan's Daisy" was still going strong, and doing better this year than she had ever done before. Songs were contributed by Messrs. P. Aitken, E. Linnell, and T. Coe, Mr. F. Ranford accompanying. During the evening an interesting paper entitled "Some Casual Thoughts and Opinions on the Breeding and Treating of Jersey Cows," was read by Mr. VV. M. Tapp. (secretary of tlie N.Z.J.8.A.)

THE KING'S CINEM 4. "I' SPECIAL ATTRACTION TO-DAY. A special attraction has been arranged for the King's Cinema this afternoon, when matinee screening will be given of the children's favorite, "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Dainty and lovable Marguerite Clarke will be seen in the dual role of Top'sy and little Efa, and to do this she had to change from one make-up to tb> other at least one hundred times while picture was being made. The picture is a Paramount production, and every detail lias been followed, making it a, specially attractive feature for the children. The screening will commence at. 1.30 p.m., and the prices will be as usual, excepting that all children under 12 years of age will be admitted for 3d. The restriction made by the Health Department, debarring children under 15 from attending pictures, lias been removed and all children will be able to see this splendid picture this afternoon.

Those who value art as expressed in the famous Doulton ware should see the consignment, of jugs, bowls, cups and sailers, plates, etc., now on view for the first time at 11. J. Hopkins' shop. On each piece scenes from the classics are beautifully portrayed, the authors including Dickens and Shake-peare. See this ware for yourself. It will be sure to appeal to you.

Welcome, farewell, appreciative, or any other kind of illuminated address can be supplied promptly, and to the satisfaction of both giver and recipient. Consult McAllister, the Studio, Stratford.

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