STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 May 1920, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(Ffom Out Own Correspondent.) tAll communlcatioM, letters, etc., left with Mr. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will t<celr« prompt attention.) PRINCE OF WALES' VISIT. April 30. Early this afternoon the Mayor re- | ceived a telegram from Sir William [Fraser, Minister in charge of the arrangements for the Prince's tour, stating that the position was still more hopeful that His Royal Highness could reach Stratford to-morrow, and definite word would be telegraphed later. Acting on the telegram, all preparations for the Prince's visit were gone on with, and the work of | erecting the staging and decorating the town expedited. Up till 5 o'clock no confirmation of the telegram was received by the Mayor. Everything was then in readiness for the Royal visit, but the latest indications are that there is no prospect of the l'rince arriving here to-mor-row. GUN CLUB. The Stratford Gun Club held a very successful shoot on Mr. J. Campbell's grounds, Eltham, yesterday afternoon. There were large entries, and 23 compet- j ed in two out of the four eompetitons | held. Owing to there being a high wind the standard of shooting was lower than usual. Mr. H. Campbell (Stratford) officiated as handieapper and referee. Following are the results of the shoots: No. 1, (i birds.—l. 0. Carlson (Ngaer. l ) 15yds, 6 birds, 1; A. Nelson 10yds, W. Busby 10yds, H. Harrison 18yds, and E. Knuckley 12yds, tied for second plaje with five. Twenty-three competed. Novice Shoot, off 12yds, six birds.—P. Carlson (Ngaerc) and C. Jackson (Stratford) tied with three. Twelve competed. Open Handicap, l.i birds.—A. E. Brown (Mahoe) 14yds and B. C. Wheeler (New Plymouth) 17yds tied with 13 birds; B. Green 10yds, H. Harrison lSyds, and I£. Knuekev 12yds, tied for third money. Twenty-three comp?ted. First Miss Out.—<B. Green won on the fifth round, G. C. Jago 10yds being second. Seventeen competed. A large assortment of the latest and best novels have just arrived at 11. J. j Hopkins', bookseller and stationer, Stratford. There are over one hundred titles to choose from, all by the best of authors, and in iis fid and Os editions. Also a splendid selection of new titles in 2s (id editions. Just to hand: —"Mr. Punch's History of the Great War"—a wonderful book Call and inspect. Now is the time for motorists to prepare for comfortable and cosy travelling during the winter months, by having the hood- of their cars seen to. C. D. Matthews I'age Street Stratford, carries full stocks of the best materials for hoods, and will guarantee the best workmanship at the lowest possible price. Iwerv family should have its picture history. How about yours V 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. I