STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 April 1920, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) iJ A w '"{"'"unlcntlonj. lottos, etc.. left wltli . Hojiklns, bookseller, will receive urompt attention.) THli DOUGLAS FRACAS. ( April ItS. "We are of the opinion that the occurrence was one of the most disgraceful' that has ever taken place in the Stratford district,'' said the Bench in g;v;iig their decision at the Magistrate's Court this morning, in the case in which seven, young men, all residents of StratlinHiro, were charged with disturbing a dance ai Douglas, also with assault, and using obscene language, as already reported. The presiding justices were Messrs. C. D. Sole, J.P., and 4. Masters, J.P. tin resuming the hearing of the case this morning, further evidence was given, at the conclusion of which the Bench expressed the opinion that there was no doubt the men were more or less tender the influence of liquor, and, while smarting under an alleged slight by one of the officials, took the opportunity to create a disturbance. The decision of the Bench was as follows Leonard Brown: The charge of disturbing a meeting and of having assaulted J. M. Wylie, were dismissed, on the grounds of insiifficiont evidence. William Donald: The charge of disturbing a . meeting was dismissed owing to insufficient evidence. Thomas Kerrison: Convicted and fined £2 and costs £3 4s Jkl on a charge of disturbance*, fined £."» and costs far using obsence language, and convicted and discharged on the charge of assaulting A. Nccdham. Carol Coulton: Convicted and fined £2 and costs £3 4s OH for disturbing the meeting; .-£5 (in default one month's imprisonment) for using obscene language, and convicted and discharged for assaulting Wylie and Alfred Needham. Con Coulton: Fined £2 and £3 4s fld costs for creating a disturbance, £5 (in default one month) for using obscene language, and convicted and discharged for assaulting Alfred Needham. The charge of assaulting Percy L. McConnell was dismissed. Lester Hodgson: "Fined £2 and £3 4s f)d costs for creating a disturbance, and convicted and discharged for assaulting James Roberts, The charge of using profane language was dismissed, as it was not proved. Thomas Worthington: Fined £2 and £3 4s fld costs for creating a disturbance. The eharge of using obsence language was dismissedThe Bench said an extremely lenient view of the offences had been taken, as the law was very stringent in regard to such breaches as they had committed. They hoped the defendants would learn n. lesson from the occurrence and warned them that if they came before the Court again their convictions -would be held out. against them. The use of ohseene language in public places would probably be punished with imprisonment in the future. On the application of Mr. Coleman, the defendants were allowed a month in which to pay their fines.

KING'S CINEMA THEATRE, STRATFORD. ''HER KINGDOM OF DREAMS." Adorable Anita Stewart has a great tole in the new First National film drama "Her Kingdom of Dreams" described by expert critics as "i!ie perfect picture—perfect cast, perfect acting, perfect scenery, and perfect photography." "The Kingdom of Dreams" will be screened at the King's Cinema, Stratford, on Tuesday night next only. "THE WOMAN THOU GAYEST ME." FROM THE NOVEL BY lIALL'CAINE. The Paramount-Arteraft masterpiece based 011 Hall Caine's world famous and widely discussed novel "The Woman Thou (Invest Me," is to be presented at the King's Cinema Theatre, Stratford, 011 Wednesday next, for one night only. The plot as outlined by the master novelist, has been faithfully adhered to, and the many sorrows, as .well as the joys in the life of Mary McNeil, are vividly portrayed by that celebrated emotional actress Kathleen MaeDonald. Included in the supporting cast are Milton Sills, Theodore Roberts, Jack Holt,, and Fritizi Brunette, all players of world yide renown. The prices for this masterpiece will be dress circle 2s, stalls Is fid, children half price. Box plan is now open at the Marble Bar, Stratford.

Every family should have its picture history. How about yours? Photographs of the children never grow up. They will be a never-failing source of pleasure and interest in years to come .Make an appointment with McAllister, of Stratford. You'll never regret it.

A large assortment of the latest and best, novels have just arrived at 11. ,T. Hopkins', bookseller and stationer, Stratford. There are over one hundred titles to choose from, all by the best of authors, and in 5s fid and (is editions. Also a splendid selection of new titles in 2s (id editions. ,Tust to hand:—"Mr. Punch's History of tl»e Great War"—a wonderful book. Cull and inspect. Now is the time for motorists to pre-p-are for com fort,able and cosy travelling during the winter months, by having the hoods of their ears seen to." C. J). Ma-t-Hiews, Page Street, Stratford, carries full stocks of the best materials for hoods, and will guarantee the best, workmanship at the lowest possible price.