STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 April 1920, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc. left with Mr. E. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive urompt Attention.) April 8. Rain continued to fall very heavily last night and this morning, but the weather cleared this afternoon. Up till 8 o'clock this morning, 3.3 inches foil, the figures lip till noon not being available. The heavy downpour interfered with telephone communications a good deal, but otherwise no serious dnmnge is reported to have occurred. As a result of the rain several sports fixtures had to be postponed. Mr. G. R. Cooper, at present inspector of post offices in the southern districts of the South Island, has been appointed postmaster at Stratford. Mr. T. Purcell, the present postmaster, will shortly retire from the service.

The accommodation at the Stratford Post Office is at present severely overtaxed, and there is also a shortage of private letter boxes. Some time ac;o it was decided to instal twentv new boxes, hut after they had been made hy the Public Works Department, it was found impossible to obtain K-.i.'ncrent locks. It is difficult, therefore, to s:iv when the new boxes will be available for use. There were seventeen sittings of the Stratford Magistrate's Court during the quarter ended on March 31, six of which were presided over by a Magistrate, and eleven by Justices of the Peace. The number of cases heard by the Magistrate was 06, the amount sued for being £1778 13s, of which £953 18s 3d was recovered. Twenty-six males and eleven females appeared before the Court on various charges. The annual seneral meetinc of the Stratford Agricultural and Pastoral Association will be held in the Parish Rail, Stratford, on Saturday, at 130 p.m.

STRATFORD A. AND P. ASSN. ANNUAL REPORT. The annual report of the Stratford A. and P. Association for the year ended February 2:1. to be presented at the annual meeting 0 f the. Association tomorrow afternoon, is a? follows: The membership of the Association lias been well maintained 2.">l> fresh names having been added to the books. At. (lie same time it is realised that i.iuior a sligMly different system from "/hat is in vogue at present the roll could not only be added to but tin likelilicd or present members faHinr (I jy dimini.-hed. The splendid support vceoived in the w:|.y, of donations anil trophies for special purposes ha= been very largely responsible for (he satisfactory financial position, and while hoping that the time uniy not be far distant wii'-n the Association can be unan.'cd without hnvino- to call on the generosity of the public, it. is apparent tfuit but for !ii:s assistance we would be in circumstances different from those we find ourscivcs in to s'art the new financial ve<jr. ! he annua' show held on Xovemher'Sfith the 27th., produced what was jwobablv t.ie finest display of dairy stork seen on any show ground in the Dominion, ont rip;- in nil sections being in cv>ss of recent years. The resources of the Society were taxed to the utmost, "■nvoreil with fine weather, the fate taking's established a record, while the oiher sources of revenue were swollen m a like manner. It has become increasingly apparent that the accommodation for valuable stock is totally inadequate for it,- requirements, and' that the .Society in order to keep its plat* with kindred societies, will have to seriously eonside- a scheme to ;n»et the present day demands. The assistance rendered bv the various supporters of the different breeds of cattle and sheep enable the society to offer considerably more attractive prize money than has been the case heretofore. While feeling sure that this will be maintained, it is hoped that exhibitors and breeders whose interest lies more in the direction of the horse classes will help to raise the level of this section to a higher pitch than is possible under present conditions. The thanks of the society are due to all the willing woi-Kers who helped so materially to achieve the success we have had: to the ladies, who assisted in the stock and other branches of the show, and to the Press who at all times gave us their valued support. The balance-sheet shows that the receipts amounted to £3425 12s sd, including a credit balance brought forward of £927 9s Sid, and the expenditure to £2ISS 10s lid, leaving a credit balance of £1240 Is 6d. The assets of the Association amount to £3BBI 9s 7d, and the liabilities to £2641 8s Id. *

T. LAMASON'S WEEKLY REPORT. two last sales were held on March 2/th and April Ist, when a fair entry of poultry came to hand. The demand is good for good lines. I quote as follows: Hens 2s to 3s 7d each, Ducks '2s 6d to 3s 6d, cockerels 3s 3d to 3s 7:1. pullets 08 to 10s, geese 5s to 6s. Other produce and furniture at market rate. T. Lamason's usual weekly sale is advertised for to-morrow, when lie will be submitting a quantity of furniture, etc., on behalf of country clients. Secure the greatest degree fir pleasure from motoring by having your car renovated by C. D. Matthews, Page Street, Stratford. He specialises in reI'ooding 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. ' 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. ' A large assortment of the latest and best novels have just arrived at H. J. Hopkins', bookseller and stationer, Stratford. There arc; over one hundred titles to choose from, all hv the best of authors, and in 5s 6rf and 6s editions. Also a splendid selection of new titles in 2s Cd editions. Just to hand:—"Mr. Punch's History of the Great War" —a wonderful book. Call and inspect.