STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 July 1920, Page 6

STRATFORD.

fStratford Representative: W. J. Wilson, Iti'onilwa? North. 'Phone 338. P.O. Box 123.) July 29. A special meeting of the Borougli Council was held last night for the purpose of confirming the special order instituting the new by-laws, which will come into operation on August 0. At last night's special meeting of the Borougli Council, the Mayor asked the Council to authorise tjie acceptance of loan money "at call" at four per cent. He stated that while this would be a convenience to the people it would have the effect of lessening the coat of the Council's overdraft. The Council unanimously agreed to the proposal, which will be put into effect immediately. EGMONT CLUB. At the Egmont Club last evening a team from the Eltham C.E.M.S. Club tried conclusions with members of the local club at billiards, snooker and chess. Supper was served during the evening, and a thoroughly enjoyable time was spent, much interest being shown in the various games. The following are the results, Stratford names being mentioned first:— Billiards (Challenge Shield).-**. Jago 200 v. F. Keenan 129; R Hignett 200 v. K. King 148; H. Chadwick 200 v. G. Lewis 196; S. Sharp 131 v. McKay 200. Stratford 3 wins, Eltham 1 win. Snooker. —C. Jackson 72 v. L. PhillipS 133; T. Lawson 65 v. C. Cooper, senr. 102; J. Sullivan 83 v. H. Blaekstock 193: J. Butcher 51 v. F. Vincent 134. Eltham 4 wins, Stratford nil. Chess. —E. S. Rutherford won from H. G. Gibson; E. C. Cole won from E. A. Gibson; J. K. Aniesbury won from F. Baker; F. Cook v. T). Webby, a draw; R. A. Sangster won from J. P. Marx; A. Sangster lost to J. R., Stewart. Stratford 4J wins, Eltham U wins. Farmers! Before the busy season b> gins, bring the family in to be photographed. A family group is always of value and interest. Take the present opportunity. We have special equipment at McAllister's studio, Stratford. You should read these new books, 0.5 editions, postage m\: —"The Almonds of Life," by F. E. Mills Young; "The Camp of Fear," by Leslie Howard Gordon: "Young Hearts," J. E. Buckrose; "The Settler's Eldest Daughter," F. Bancroft; "A Woman Named Smith," by M. C. Oemlor. 2s fid Editions, postage 3d: "President McGlusky,"- by A. G. Hales; "Vicky Van' '(detective story), by Carolyn Wells; "Tish," by Mary Roberts Rinehart; "The Boss of the Lazy Y," by Charles Alden Seltzer. Send postal note to H. J. Hopkins, Broadway, Stratford. Quality of workmanship in re-enamell-ing, re-hooding and upholstering a car, ensure continued satisfaction 'and pleasure in its use. When next )»> Stratford call on C. D. Matthews, who excels in car renovation work. Workshop—Fag? Street, Stratford.