STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 February 1920, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc., left with Mr. H. 1. Hopkins, JiooJaeUw, will reeelra urompt attention.) X-RAY FOND. ! Feb. 21. With, the object of raising funds for providing the Stratford Hospital with an X-ray plant, estimated to cost £3OO, the Ladies' Red Cross Committee held a street collection and sale of goods and produce to-day. A marquee was erected on a vacant section in Broadway and good business was done throughout the day. A sheep-guessing competition was also held, and realised over £3. The amount collected to-day is not yet available, but the tctal raised by the ladies for the fund is in the vicinity of £2OO. All the country districts are helping towards the fund, and with local subscriptions yet to come in, it is believed that the amount aimed at has almost been reached.

•JERSEY BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION.

Over 30 members were present at a general meeting of the Stratford Brancn of the Jersey Breeders' Association, held this afternoon. The president, Mr. FRanford, occupied the chair. After some discussion it was decided to hold the Association's field day at Iviponga on Thursday, March 11, and that Mr. H. E. B. Watson should give the demonstration. Several members promised the loan of motor cars to take visitors to the demonstration, and an appeal was made for other cars. The president was recommended for election to the council of the N.Z.J.B.A. It was decided to arrange for specially attractive classes for Jersey breeders at the nest Stratford Show, with the object of stimulating greater interest in the breed. "THE MIDNIGHT WEDDING"' Before a large and appreciative audience at the Town Hall to-night, Mr. Allan Wilkie and his talented company produced Walter Howard's r«raantic co.tume play, 'The Midnight Wedding." The audience followed the play with intense interest throughout, and the excellent acting of Mr. Allan Wilkie, Miss Fredswydc Hunter-Watts and the talented supporting company was keenly enjoyed. GENERAL.

A horse and gig were coming out of a right-of-way this afternoon when the horse took fright, and bolted, but Instead of taking the gig with him, the traces broke with the sudden jolt, and the horse got loose. Tho only occupant of the gig was an elderly lady, who received a severe fright hut was uninjured. The horse dashed along Broadway hut was soon caught and brought bad;.

On the occasion of the Stratford school picnic to New Plymouth beach newt Thursday, the local" retailers will observe a whole holiday. The outing promises to be an entire success and the tickets are selling splendidly. The teachers of the school are asi';e;l to assist in supervising the children in the train, going to and coming horn tne picnic.

•Cr. Campbell Jackson has given notice that he will move at the next meeting of tho Borough Council that six of the council's workmen be engaged as a permanent stall'. At the present time the Council has only casual workmen in its employ.

On the occasion of the -visit of the New Plymouth Band to the Xgac-re Gardens on Sunday, February la/there was a large collection of vehicles of all descriptions standing on the roadside, and as a result the Stratford County Council wrote to Messrs. Lester Bros., the proprietors, complaining of the blockage of traffic. At Saturday''; meeting of the Council a replv was received from j Messrs. Lester Bros., stating that in their opinion there had been no congestion, ami that Mr. Lester senior had been iu attendance at the gate end kept the roadway clear. The letter further drew the attention of the Council to the excessive speed of motorists passing the gardens, and suggesting that speed limit notice boards should be erectedApplication was also made for permission to remove and straighten out the bank opposite the gardens, in order to provide more standing room for vehicles. With regard to the congestion of traffic] the Council decided to obtain legal advice as to the responsibility for keeping the roads dear. The other matters mentioned in the letter were referred to th engineer to report upon. In ilie engineer's report submitted to Saturday's meeting of the Stratford County 'Council, it was stated that the Mountain road in the South Hiding had been found 'during bad weather to be in a very weak state, and th? engineer expressed the opinion that it wild be very difficult to maintain the road during tlie winter months. The foreman reported that in some parts the metal was completely worn out, and the same applied to the Morth Mountain road, which also required almost constant intention. Cr. J. O'Neill, member for the riding concerned, pointed out that the revenue from the toll gate and from rates was only sufficient for maintenance purposes. If the roads were to* be renewed it would be necessary to raise a loan for the purpose. After a good deal of discussion it was agreed to again consider the matter (at the nest meeting. The engineer reported at .Saturday's meeting of the Stratford County Council that it had been necessary to reiie-.v several planks on the bridges on the Opnnake road, and that, difficulty was experienced in getting timber in sizes suitable for repair work, the planks on the various bridges differing in width and thickness. After discussion it was decided, on the motion of Cr. T. R. Anderson, to order more timber for redecking the bridges at once.

"PEGGY DOES HER DARNDKST." In .Metro's big super-feature, "Peggy Duos Her Usrndeat," which is showing at tin- King's Cinema to-night (Monday), pretty Hay Allison appears in all sorts of costumes she has always wanted to wear, and which are not proper to a young lady under ordinary circumstances. It is a role which provides this magnetic young star the greatest opportunities of her brilliant career. In succession charming May is seen as a boxer, and in swimming, riding and fencing scenes. Late in the play,' Peggy, putting her athletic training to good use, captures and makes fast a burglar who is intent on stealing a valuable consignment of diamonds from her father's safe. When officially reviewing the film, Mr .Tolifie, the film censor, stated: "It i s the first film I have seen that could really be called a super-feature!" This picture will be screened for one night only, and intending patrons are advised to took th«it txte, U t&» M«TW« ftMti

Prices will remain as usual, but the tax will not be included.

The purchasing power of the sovereign is said to be contnmiusly growing j less, but at Rawles' raid l!r.wies' sale, wbicli opens tliis morning, the public will be surprised at the wonderful range of bargains offered. Full particulars of tbe sale are given in our advertising columns. On Monday next, the schools will be re-opening, and the kiddies are now preparing to resume their lessons, after the long holiday they have had. The selection of school requirements is an important matter, and wise parents will make a point of inspecting the full stock at H. J. Hopkins', bookseller and stationer, Broadway. Here they will find everything the kiddies require, and always at the lowest possible price. It's time to have that long-promised portrait taken. Ho need to wait for a line day. With the equipment at McAllister's Studio, Stratford, you can be taken any time, day or night. The most up-to-date Studio in Taranaki—McAllister's. 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.