STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 March 1920, Page 3

STRATFORD.

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MAGISTRATE'S COURT. nr - March 12. Mr. T. A. B. Bailey, S.M., presided over the fortnightly sitting-of-the Court to-day. , Judgment was given by default for the plaintiff, for the amount claimed, with costs, in each of the following cases:—Rawles and Rawles v. G. H. Hogarth, £4 S3 3d; R. Anderson v. Fred Anderson, £3 3s 8d; Rutherford, Macalister and Coleman v,. E. E. Blune, £3l 10s Bd.

On a judgment summons, Charles Millen, who did not appear, was ordered to pay Mary Ryan £ll ]n 3 Cd forthwith, m default 11 days' imprisonment. Wilson and Son (Mr. L. M. Moss, claimed from Edward Bull £4 16s for work done and goods supplied. The defendant had paid into Court £2 6s. A counter-claim for £2 10s for goods supplied to plaintiff was made bv defendant. The Magistrate, after hearing the evi-i dence, gave judgment for the plaintiff; for £2 10s o:i the claim, and non-suited the defendant on the counter-claim. A STREET COLLISION. Mrs. M. A. Mills, a settler, of Midhirst (Mr. L. M. Moss) sued Archie Hurliman, a Mangatoki farmer, for £73 general and special damages in respect of injuries received in a collision between plaintiff's and defendant's gigs on the Mountain Road, Stratford, on October 20th, 1919, which she alleged was caused through the negligenMriving of defendant. In respect of the same accident, Miss Emmaline Hornibvook, of Wellington, (Mr. L. M. Moss) who was travelling in the gig with Mrs. Mills, claimed from defendant £3.1 14s lid general and special damages, on account of injuries received. Mr. Moss said that although a defence was filed, the defendant was not present, nor was he represented by counsel. He detailed the facts of the ease, and called evidence to prove that defendant drove iiis horfe and gig -with such violence against Mrs. Mills' gig that plaintiffs were thrown out and sustained injuries necessitating medical treatment. The Magistrate said that the amount claimed by both plaintiffs, for special damages, was reasonable, but the amount |cf general damages 'claimed appeared slightly excessive. Judgment would he entered for the plaintiff, Mary Ann Mills, for £OS, and for Emmaline Hornibrook for £3O, costs being allowed against the defendant. PRESENTATION TO MR. AND MRS. X. J. KING. The high esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. N. J. King are held by the people of Stratford was evidenced last evening by the very large and representative attendance at the Town Hall (which was tastefully desorated for the occasion) when they were tendered a citizens' farewell, prior to their departure from the town. The proceedings took the form of a conversazione, the early part of the evening being .devoted to cards and music. Vocal items were contributed by Mcsdames Hollands and Massey, Miss Milner and Messrs. P. Aitkcn, G. T. Welters, and A. D. Bills, while a thoroughly enjoyable instrumental item, being an imitation of various musical instruments, was rendcrpd by Mr. E Vinsen. An excellent orchestra, composed of Messrs. C. H. Fox (piano), C. 11. Penn (violin), V. Lester (cornet), H. Lester (clarionet), G. Dick (flute), and B. Vinsen (drums) provided some enjoyable orchestral selection.

The Magistrate said that the amount claimed by both plaintiffs, for special damages, was reasonable, but the amount cf general damages 'claimed appeared slightly excessive. Judgment would be entered for the plaintiff, Mary Ann Mills, for £OS, and for Emmaline Hornibrook for £3O, costs being allowed against the defendant.

Prior to making the presentation, tho Mayor (Mr. J. W. McMillan) said that, while they all regretted the necessity to say farewell to Mr. and Mrs. King, they were very glad to be present to do honor to them. Mr. King, as -a Mayor and councillor, had served the town with distinction, having been a member of tho Borough Council in 180S-9D, and Mayor from 1903 till 1900, and again a member of the Council from 1!)0!) till 10)5, a total of ten years' faithful service. He had also tak'-n a keen interest in matters outside tho Borough affairs, particularly as a member of tho Bowling Club. As a business man he had earned the respect of all he came in contact with, and his integrity was unquestionable. Mrs. I King had been a willing and loyal helpmate, and her ready assistance and sympathy had greatly aided Mr. King in" his public life. Mr. G. Smart, who was a fellow-mem-ber with Mr. King in the first Borough Council, added his eulogy to the services of Mr. and Mts. King. Mr. T. C. Fookes, another associate of Mr. King's for msiny years, also paid a tribute to Mr. King's work for the Borough, especially in establishing the abattoirs. He also mentioned that Mr King was one of the founders of the Bowling Club. He wished Mr. and Mrs. King jolly good luck, and hoped they would enjoy the best of health and comfort for many years to come. The Mayor then called on Mr. H. N. Liardet, first Mayor of Stratford, who is at present on a visit to Stratford, to make a few remarks.

Mr. Liardet. who was received with applause, after expressing his gratification at the splendid reception accorded to his wife and himself, said he had known Mr. and Mrs. King for many years, and considered himself very fortunate'in being in the town that evening to do honor to his old friends. Mr King had been a busy man with his business, and it redounded to his credit that he should have found to much time to place at the service of the town. There was one very pleasing thing about working for Stratford—the people always recognised the services of their public men

On behalf of the citizens, the Mayor presented Mr. King with a gold albert and an inscribed medal. To Mrs. King he handed a gold wristlet watch. The presentation was accompanied with musical honors.

In returning thanks, Mr. King said it was hard for him to say in words what he felt, but he wished to assure them all that Mrs. King and himself deeply appreciated the very kind remarks made, and sincerely thanked the citizens for, tha presents they had received. In leaving the town, he wished it every •success and prosperity in ths future. "I will now bid you farewell," concluded Mr. King, '"'and I hope the town will prosper, and prosper well, in the future." Supper was then partaken of, the catering being under the excellent management of Mr. Tom Smith, after which dancing followed until the early hours of the moruimT. The duties of M.C. wew

carried out by Messrs. Clarke and Skoglund, and excellent music was again supplied by Mr. Pox's orchestra.

GENERAL. Some Excitement was occasioned 1 in the town shortly after half-past eight o'clock this morning, through the Borough Council's tar boiler catching fire, owing to some boiling tar being spilled on to the fire under the boiler. The Brigade was called to the scene, and extinguished the blaze. About 150 gallons of tar were destroyed. Early in the afternoon the plant was again in running order.

Whilst driving to the Mahoe Sports yesterday, Mr. W. RogeTs, of the Egmont Coach and Carriage Factory, was thrown from his gig, and sustained injuries to his left hip. He was brought by motor car into Stratford, and his injuries attended to by Dr. Steven. It will be several days before he will be able to resume his occupation. The pupils of the Pembroke Road school, accompanied by a number of adults, went to the Ngaere Gardens yesterday, where they ha<l a very successful picnic.