STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 June 1920, Page 1

STRATFORD.

[Stratford Representative: W. J. Wilson, Broadway Novth. Telephone 338.] ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. ANNUAL MEETING, May 31. The delegates to the Acclimatisation Conference (Messrs- Kirkwood and Walsh) reported having attended the conference called to discuss amalgamation between the Hawera, Stratford, and New Plymouth Societies, to pool funds and establish one big hatchery for fish and game. Regret was expressed that a spirit of commercialism was introduced, the Hawera delegates frankly stating that what was wanted was that StratforiJ and New Plymouth should become customers to the Hawera Society. The failure of the amalgamation scheme would be a distinct and regrettable loss to fishermen and sportsmen in the province. The executive reported a satisfactory year's operation?. As was the case with the pheasants, the quail were gradually disappearing, except in the outback bush country, and the question of importing would have to be considered. One fisherman reported landing a 121b brown trout; 100,000 ova had been hatched. Regret was expressed at the prevalence of poaching, which needed checking.

The balance-sheet showed receipts totalling £l4B 13a 7d, including balance from previous year of £B2 4s 4d, while the expenditure totalled .£92 18s fid. leaving a credit balance of £55 15s Id. (Left Sitting.) GENERAL. Plans of the proposed new bridge, Broadway, are to hand at the Stratford Borough Office. The structure will be the full width of the- street, and it is understood the cost will bo between £IO,OOO and £12,000. Messrs. C. D Sole and T. H. Penn, respectively chairman and secretary of the Stratford Hospital Board, proceeded to Wellington by yesterday's express for the purpose of attending the Dominion Conference of Hospital Boards, which will be held this week.

The long winter evenings will be cheerier and more instructive if you have the new educational card game of ''Corner," suitable for three to six players. Pull instructions arc sent with each box Send a postal note for 2s fid, and receive this entertaining game lv return post, from H. J. Hopkins, Bookseller and Stationer. Stratford.

Quality of workmanship in re-enamell-ing, re-liooding and upholstering a car, ensure continued satisfaction and pleasure in its use. When next in Stratford call on C. D. Matthews, who excels in oar renovation work. Workshop—Page and Steer, 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.