STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 September 1920, Page 6

STRATFORD.

TARANAKI DAILY NEWS. STRATPOKD AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication should be left at 'the office of the local representative, W. J. Wilson, nest Union Bank. Sept. 0. Another very succos'itul "ftdies night" was held by the Egrncnt Club last evening, when there was a large gathering of members and their lady friends. The proceedings took the form of a social, there being no set programme arranged, but a thoroughly enjoyable evening was spent by everyone present. | The Egmont Club orchestra uf ten players under the charge of Mr. V. Lester, provided a delightful programme of orchestral *music, while the members and visitors engaged in billiard playing, progressive' euchre tournaments, and other games. The ladies' prize for the progressive euchre tournament was won by Mrs. Jenkins, and the gentlemen's by Mr. Summerfield, the booby pries being won by Miss Sole and Mr, Newboldt. During the evening supper was handed round by the club members. Stratford is the home of rumors at present, most of them centering around the Mayoral difficulty, and the Borough Council in general. All kinds of trouble is predicted for the Borough Council, but quite possibly little will actually happen. The Mayor (Mr. J. W. McMillan has not received any advice from the Auditor-General, as to his disquali' Beation. For some time past attempts have been made to reviye the local horticultural society, which, passed out of existence when the war 4 commenced, but so far no success has been attained. Several years ago Stratford had a very strong society, and it should be quite possible to make a fresh start if the enthusiasts will come together and dissuss the matter. The Roll of Honor for the Matapu district, which was designed by Mr. E. Corlett and carved by Mr. E. D: Evans, Is at present on view. The design is a very striking one, depicting on ov," ?idc ft mounted officer, and on the other (ride an infantryman in action, while at the top, on a scroll, appear the words: "Matapu District Roll of Honor," and the dates 1914-1919, and on a scroll at the bottom the words "Their Duty Nobly Done." The design is carved in relief on oak, and is a fine piece of work. In the centre, a panel will be placed containing the names of 27 men who left the district. ; The monthly meeting of the Ngaere ] IV.C.T.U. was held at Mrs. Morrison's ;. on Tuesday. Business being disposed i of. Mrs. Brown read an interesting ar- ; liclo on women's part in present probj km?: It was decided that Franchise j Day be celebrated by holding an Ameri-' (an tea at Mrs. Tarrant's, also that l next ordinary meeling be for mothersLadies! Call arrd inspect the splendid display of new leather bags at H. J. Hopkins, Stratford. You may want a new bag yourself, or you may intend making a friend a present. All the newest styles are in stock and the prices; are right. Do not fail to make an *arly call. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, stationer and fancy goods dealer, Stratford. Farmers! Before the busy season begins, 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.