STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 February 1920, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc., left with Mr. H. 3. Hopkins, bookseller, trill recelTi Prompt attention.) EGMONT CLUB. Feb. 25. The tenth annual meeting of the ligmont Club was held last evening, Mr. N. J. King presiding over a large attendance. The annual report and balance sheet showed the Club to be in a very prosperous condition. The following officers were elected: — Patron, Mr. R. Masters, M.l\; President, Mr. T. Lawson; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. J. B. Hine, J. W. McMillan, J. Masters, G. H. Wicksteed, J. W. Boon, the Rev. J. W. McKenzie, Eev. Howard, and the Rev. Father Maples; auditor, Mr. Percy Thomson; secretary treasurer, Mr. Sidney Ward; committee, Messrs. Peattic, Ayhvard, Petrie, Foley, and Bills. It was decided to increase the secretary's honorarium to „£SO per annum. Messrs C. H. Fox, J. Edmondston, C. H. Penn and 0. H. Rogers were elected honorary members. Several of the members handed in their debentures to the club, the amount realised in this way being in the vicinity of £l5O. It was decided to elect Messrs. N. J. King, retiring President, and H. Wilson, retiring auditor (both of whom are leaving the district) as honorary life members of the Club. Mr. R. Masters, M.P., and several other members paid a tribute to the valued services rendered by these gentlemen to the Club ever since its inception. The meeting agreed to hold a farewell social to Messrs King and Wilson on Thursday, March 4th. Mr. R. Masters, M.P., drew special attention to the value of the debating society in connection with the Club, and urged the members to form a strong society this year. On the motion of Mr. C. D. Sole, the retiring officers and committee were accorded a vote of thanks. Secure the greatest degree of pleasure from motoring by having your car renovated by C. D. Matthews, Page Street, Stratford. He specialises in rehoocling and repainting, and will make your car look like new, for a very small cost. The very best of materials are used, and only first-class workmen are employed. On Monday next, the schools will be re-opening, and the kiddies are now preparing to resume their lessons, after tiio 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. .T. 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. No need to wait for a fine day. With the equipment at McAllister's Studio, Stratford, you can be token any time, day or night. The most up-to-date Studio in Taranaki—McAllister's.