STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 March 1920, Page 3

STRATFORD.

'(Prom Our Own Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc., left with Mr. H. J. ttopklus, boolaeiia, will recent prompt attention.) March 18. The Irish National entertainment and dance in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, which was held in the Town Hall last night, attracted a crowded attendance, and proved highly enjoyable. Items were contributed by Mrs. McMillan, of Wellington; Mrs. C. Masscy, Miss Milner, Miss Sheehan, and Messrs G. T. Walters, A. D. Bills, P- Coe, J. Haggie. Mrs. Bowler and Miss Moon acted as accompanists. At the conclusion of the concert dancing was carried on until the early hours of the morning, the music being supplied by Mrs. Bianchi's orchestra. Mr. A. Davis was M.C The supper was provided by the ladies' committee. A motor cyclist, returning from the Opunake races yesterday, had a nerveracking experience. He was overtaken by a motor car, which passed so close to him that it struck the side of his machine, sending him flying over to the side of the load. Fortunately, he was uninjured, and his machine was only slightly damaged. The Stratford Chautauqua season opened yesterday afternoon in the large marquee, which has been erected in the Domain. At the evening session, when there was a large attendance, the Mayor (Mr. J. W. McMillan) formally welcomed the Chautauqua representative? to the town, and expressed the hope that the season would be thoroughly successful. The programme at both sesBions included items by the Auckland Lyric Quartette and a lecture on astronomy by Dr. Carpenter. At the Stratford Magistrate's Court this afternoon, before Mr. S- B. Hunter, f.P.. Frederick Hargreaves, a young man. was charged with having on March 17 forged the name of Sam Hop to a cheque, with having uttered the cheque to H. Burmcster, and with having obtained [roods from 11. Burmester by means of a valueless cheque. On tho application of Sergeant Dale, accused was remanded for a week. Constable if. O'Brien has commenced duty in Stratford, having filled a vacancy which has existed for some time Secure the gTeatest degree of pleasure from motoring by having your car renovated by C. 'D. Matthews, Page Street, Stratford. He specialises in rehooding 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-clas3 workmen are employed. 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 taken any time, day or night. The most up-to-date Studio in Taranaki—McAllister's. Commercial stationery and all the principal office requirements are stocked by H. J. Hopkins, bookseller and station--1 er, Broadway, Stratford. A large variety of ledgers, day hooks, journals, and all classes of account books is on hand to select from, and new stocks are continually arriving. Business men, before buying elsewhere, should make a point of "-inspecting Hopkins' stock, which is sure to contain what they require, and at a reasonable price.