STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 August 1920, Page 6

STRATFORD.

TARANAKI DAILY NEWS. STRATFORD AGENCY, THE DAILY NEWS is the beat advertising medium in the Stratford district. It reaches all parts of Taranaki, and . all classes of the- community. Advertisements anil items of news for publication should be- left at the office of the local representative, W, J. Wilson, nest Union Bank. Telephone 338. P.O. Box 123. CHAMBER OF COMMEBCE. August 4. The executive committee of the Stratford Chamber of Commerce met last night. Present: Messrs. J. B. Richards (chairman), P. Thomson, J. Ashton, S. Macalister, and C. Martin. Mr. R. Masters, M.P., wrote stating that the Public Works Department had been unsuccessful in securing a. tender for the work of metalling the Mt Egmont track, and as the Minister was desirous of having the work done, any suggestions that the Chamber could make would be welcomed.—Further consideration to be given later. Regarding the Chamber's representations for an improvement in the delivery of goods by rail, ex New Plymouth, the chairman reported that nothing further had been done except that another coastal boat was being put on to run between New Plymouth and southern ports, and he hoped for an improvement on present conditions. The chairman reported on the meeting of the Taranaki Progressive League, and. stated that a deputation would probably be sent to Wellington shortly to press the need of the province. ' The progress of the Stratford-Ohaka-kura railway was briefly discussed, and it was suggested that a sub-committee should be appointed to approach the Minister of Public Works regarding the matter. Mr. Thomson mentioned that tremendous influences were at work in the Auckland province pushing the matter from that end at the expense of Taranaki.—lt was decided to refer the whole matter to the Progressive League for the League's co-operation. Letters regarding the new post office, clock tower, and automatic telephone exchange were received from Mr. R. Masters, M.P., and were dealt with in committee.

STRATFORD BUILDING SOCIETY. The annual meeting of shareholders of the_ Stratford Co-operative Building Society, was held on Tuesday evening,"* Mr. J. McAlister presiding.' The chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, said the most important item in the report was the matter of the merger, which it had been hoped would be concluded before the meeting. It was, however, practically concluded. During the year the society had been run as economically as was possible. Mr. J, Masters seconded the motion, and the report was adopted without discussion. The secretary (Mr. A. Coleman) said the Stratford shareholders affected bv the merger would not be called on to pay arrears, as they were further paid up than were the shareholders in the Hawera No. 3 Group. Messrs. W. F. Clemow, G. E. Wilson, A. Manoy, and.M. C. Aagaard were elected to fill four vacancies on the directorate. Mr. T. H. Penn was re-elected auditor. The secretary reported that next week he hoped to pay out the sixth dividend, which would absorb between £6OO and £7OO. Mr. J. McAlister was re-elected chairman of directors for the ensuing year GENERAL. Stratford experienced an unusually dry July last month, rain falling on seven days only, six of those fiemg in a wet spell extending from the 6th to the 13th. The total fall for the month was 5.34 inches, the heaviest being 2.1 inches, on July 10th. On the" Bth., 1.11 inches fell, and on the 13th., 1.15. Two points of rain were also recorded on July 31. A change has recently been the personnel of the orchestra of the King's Cinema Theatre, which now consists of Messrs. C. H. Fox (piano), Fred F,ox (cornet), G. Dick (flute), C. Lowe (violin), and B. Vinsen (drums)The annual examination of the Sti afford. School will take place on August 17th and following days. THE KING'S THEATRE, STRATFORD. "Girls," 9, Paramount Artcraft picture featuring dainty Marguerite Clark is an adaptation of Claude Fitch's famous play by the same name. It will prove one of Miss Clark's most popular picture.?, since it awards her a comedy role in a story that is brimful of htfmor from beginning to end. Also on the programme is "The Silent Mystery," special gazette and educational. A cornet solo will be played by Fred Fox, late bandmaster of the Trentham Military Band. Prices as usual. ■- New Books,-6/6 Editions:—"The ForI bidden Trail," by Honere Willsie; "The Girl of O.K. Valley," by Robt. Watson; "The Touch of Abner," by H. A. Cody; "Wooden Spoil," by Victor Rousseau; "Apache Gold," by White Birch; "The Cottage of Delight," Will Harben. •Also many others in 2/6 editions. H. J. Hopkins, Stratford. 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.