STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 August 1920, Page 6

S T RATFORD.

TARANAKI DAILY NEWS. STRATFORD AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication should be loft at the office of the local, representative, W. .1. Wilson, next Union Bank. STREET ACCIDENT. , August 24. Some excitement was caused in Broadway shortly before mid-day today, when a collision occurred between a gig, occupied by Mrs. Mills and Miss E. Aylward, of Cross Road, Midhirst, and a motor car belonging to Mr. S. B. Hunter, which was standing outside his surgery in Broadway. Mrs. Mills and Miss Aylward were driving into Stratford, and sDon after they passed the intersection of Leyton Street and Broadway, the blinkers fell off the horse's head. The horse, which had only recently been broken into harness, took fright and bolted, the ladies being powerless' to hold it in. They cried out for help as the animal dashed along Broadway, and Miss Baker made a plucky attempt to stop the animal, but was unsuccessful. The horso dashed into the motor car, the right wheel of the gig passing over the axle, between the wheel and the radiator. The ladies were both thrown heßvily to the ground, Miss Aylward being rendered unconscious. The horse then turned round, and the wheel of the gig passed over the bodies of both ladies, fortunately without seriously injuring them. The horse then bolted'back along Broadway North, dashed into a building jin. front of Henderson and Moore's workshop, where it broke free from the harness, and subsequently it was caught and quietened a few yards further along the road. A number of spectators of \he occurrence immediately gave assistance to the ladies, who were taken into Mr. T. Smith's tea-rooms. Dr. Steven was summoned to give medical attention, but he found that beyond a 'number of bruises and abrasions about the head and body, both ladies had escaped injury. This 'is the second collision in which Mrs. Mills and Miss Aylward have been injured, the former occasion being a collision with a motor car in Broadway South in the latter part of last year.

GENERAL. Some discussion ensued at last night's special meeting of tlie Borough Council, arising out of an application from the International Bible Students' Association for the nse of the Town Hall free of charge for their lectures. Eventually, on the motion of Or. Jackson, seconded by Cr. Thompson, it was decided to charge the usual fee for the use of the hall. A "Hallelujah" wedding, at the" Salvation Army Barracks in Fenton Street created some interest yesterday afternoon. The contracting parties were Miss Pearl Witt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. 11. Witt, of. Stratford, and Mr. Kenneth McKay, Stratford. The bridesmaid was Miss Myrtle Witt (sister of the bride), and Mr. Keith Bendall was best man. Misses Carry and Mary Witt (sisters of the bridel acted as flower girls. The ceremony was performed by Major McCauly. The wedding party departed by motor amid showers of confetti and the good wishes of their friends. The wedding breakfast was held at' the Medina Tea Rooms. In the, school football match between Stratford and Inglewood, to be played at 11 a.m. to-morrow in Victoria Park, the Stratford team will be represented by the following:—Pull back, Ward; three-quarters, Hignett, Alger, Davies; five-eighths, Collins; half, Childs; forwards, Bonner, Ilinton, Phillips, Roberts, Croftis, Dudding, Martin, Carryer, Connel. Emergency, D. M. Collins.

New Books, 6/6 Editions:—"The Forbidden 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.