STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 September 1920, Page 7

STRATFORD.

TARANAKI DAILY NEWS. STKAWOBD AGENCY. •Advertisements auil itemii of news for publication should be left at the office of the local representative, W. J. Wilson, next Union Bank. BOWLING CLUB. September 17. Members of the Stratford Bowling Club, to the number of about sixty, together with their wives and lady friends, held a very pleasant social gathering last night, to celebrate the completion of the new pavilion. The new pavilion is in every respect a credit to the club, and should meet the requirements of the" members for several years to come, It consists of a splendid social and tea room 20ft by 18ft., kitchen 12ft bv 10ft, locker room, 24ft by 14ft,, and "secretary's office and committee room, 10ft by 12ft. The old pavilion has been completely transformed, and tho result should give great satisfaction to the members. The president of the club (Mr. J. S. Lyons) said it gave him very great pleasure to have the honor of declaring the new pavilion open. But, he felt he mnat give credit where it was most due, and hi this connection the credit was really due to the late president (Mr.-J. W. McMillan), and the committee associated with him during his term of office, for making the preparations for carrying out the work. The club had been formed in 1901, and in spite of difficulties and hardships the founders of the club had struggled on. until now they had a pavilion they could all feel proud of, and the club had reached a high standard. Mr Lyons said there were many to whom thanks were due for the way they had worked for the club. He would not, however, mention names, but ho wished to express his thanks to all who had assisted in enabling the pavilion to be erected. He trusted that the gathering that night would be the forerunner of many more social gatherings in the future, and he concluded by wishing the club every prosperity, and with the hope that all members would stick together with that end in view. He had much pleasure in declaring the pavilion open. (Applause). Mr. J. W. McMillan said it was very gratifying indeed to see the fulfilment of their hopes. The idea of a new pavilion had been in the minds of the management of the club for many years, and he was pleased to see the building now completed. The bowlers themselves did not want an alaborate building, but they felt they should do something in return for the kidness of their wives and lady friends by providing a good pavilion. Mr. Ceorge Smart, the only remaining original member of the club, referred to the progress it had made during the past 18 years, and congratulated the members on the attainment of their hopes. A progressive euchre tournament was then played, lasting about two hours, the prize-winners being as follows: Gentlemen, Mr. D. J. Malone; booby, Mr T. A. W. Nicholson. Ladies, Miss Duffy; booby, Mrs. A. Davies. During the evening, gramaphone selections were played, the instrument being, lent for the occasion by Mr. W. Robinson. PRESENTATION TO MR. AND MRS. H. EDGECOMBE,. After supper had been partaken of, a presentation was made to Mr. and Mrs. H. Edgecombe, who have lately taken up their residence in New Plymouth. The president, in the course of a happy speech, said he regretted that they had to say good-bye to their old friend and fellow-member, Mr. Harry Edgecombe and Mrs. Edgecombe, who had now moved from Stratford. He tendered apologies from Messrs. Gaffaney, S. M. Porritt, and T. C. Fookes, the '.atter expressing in the form of a letter his sincere appreciation of the many and valued services of Mr. and Mrs. Edgecombe. Mr. Lyon added that Mr. Edgecombe had been their green warden for the past five or six years, and during that time had worked very hard for the dub. H regretted very much losing a towler of Mr. Edgecombe's ability, but their guest would not be lost to them altogether. He was joining the youngest dub in New Plymouth, the Vogeltown Club, and Stratford's loss would be Vogeltown's gain. Mrs. Edgecombe had also been a very good worker for the club, and was always to the fore at social functions and on Thursday afternoons. Mr. Lyon then presented Mr. Edgecombe with a case containing six large and six small stainless knives, as a small token of the esteem in which they were held by the members. Messrs. J. W. McMillan, G. Smart, W. McDonald and W. Harris also spoke appreciatively of Mr. and Mrs. Edgecombe's services. Mr. Edgecombe, in replying, thanked the members for their kindness and for their kind remarks. He considered he had only done what he felt he ought, to have 'done, and he had had some very enjoyable times as a member of the club. He intended to remain a member of the club, even though living in New Plymouth, and he hoped to come down and play a game or two occasionally. He regretted very much having to say good-bye. (Applause). The company rose and sang: "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows. - ' TENEMENT CASE. ' At the Magistrate's Court to-day, before Mr. T. A. B. Bailev, S.M., Ethel Jane Wilson (Mr. 11. E. Lawrence) claimed from Thomas Henry Nicholas (Mr. R..R. Tyrer), possession of a tenement she had purchased from D. Buchart, and which was at present occupied by the defendant. After hearing the evidence of the parties, the Magistrate said-it appeared to be a case of hardship with both plaintiff and defendant. In view of the circumstances he would however make an order for possession in 14 davs. The plaintiff was allowed coats. MUSIC EXAMINATIONS. The following arc the passes for the Trinity College of Music theory examination held in Stratford last June: Eunice Lording, Higher Local, (19 (Convent); Lorna Forbes, Advanced Intermediate, 02 honors (Convent); Harry Davies, Advanced Junior, 05 (Miss Middleton, A.T.C.L.); Laurie Kovaleski, Junior, So honors (Convent); Sylvia ■Fischer, Preparatory, 70 (Convent); Betty Beauchamp, Preparatory, 87 (Miss .G. Bredow LiC); Daisy Gillard, Preparatory B§*'(Briss G. Bredow, L.T.C.L.)

GENERAL. to 'W^W 1 * hanoe of getting a house ™JPVK ln this town is to buy one," degmiepd % defendant in a tenement case at.tne,-Stratford Magistrate's Court thin aiternoea, "I've Mm , MMlt

several empty houses from time to time, but when I have gone along I have found that the owners won't let them at any price, and they usually want a pretty big deposit from anyone willing to buy. I've done my best to rent a house, and I simply can't get one." The Town Clerk has received, the, following notification from the Labor Department, New Plymouth: "It has been brought to the notice of the Board of Trade j that certain local bodies have made a practice of lending to private individuals supplies of cement held by them for their own Works. This is a breach of, the Regulations, as cement obtained for certain work must not be diverted to any other work, as it is liable to upset the allocations of the committee, who are doing tyhcir best under very difficult circumstances. Please act in accordance with the regulations." Ladies! Call and 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 atpek and the prices are right. Do not fail to maku an early call. H. .1. Hopkins, bookseller, stationer and fancy g00d.9 dealer, Stratford. Farmers! Before the busy season begins, bring the family in to be photographed. A family group is always o r value and interest. Take tho present opportunity. We have special equipment at McAllister's studio, Stratford.