STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 September 1920, Page 6

STRATFORD.

TARAHAK! DAILY NEWS. STRATFORD AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication should be left ht the office of the local representative, W. J. Wilson, next Union Bank. SPRING FLOWER SHOW. September 22. The annual spring flower show held under the auspices of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, was opened in St. Andrew',? Hall yesterday and Respite the unfavorable weather conditions, was a distinct success. The display of blooms was excellent.'two splendid collections of narcissi being those exhibited by Mesdames Bain and Patrick. Mesdames Petrie, Ross and Bain were in charge of the flower exhibits; Mesdames Smart and North, of the cake stall, and Mesdames l\lcCluggagc and Lawrence of the tea room. Mr. Fred Davis was the judge, and he also exhibited a few blooms. Thp duties of secretary were ably carried or.t by Mrs. Lawrence. In the evening a concert programme was submitted in connection with the show, songs being contributed by Misses Pittas, Jackson and MoCormick and Mr. N. R. Wilson, and a duet was given by Mrs. Boyce and Mr. Edmondson. Mr. Edmondson played the accompaniments. The following is the prize listTwelve varieties, narcissi—Miss Bremmer 1. Twenty-fivo varieties, narcissi—Mrs. G. Bain 1. Six varieties, narcissi—Miss Rawles 1, Mrs. Lawrence 2, Miss Cameron 3. Four varieties—Miss McLean 1. Fourteen varieties, narcissi—Mrs. Copping 1. , Fourteen varieties—W. H, Besley I. Twenty-eight varieties—Mrs. P. Thomson 1. Sixteen varieties—Mrs. Ross 1. Anemones—Mrs. G. Bain 1. Decorated bowls—Mrs. Bain 1. Bowl mixed daffodils—Mrs. Smart 1, Mrs. Head 2. Bowl of primroses—Mrs. Pinhey 1. Bowl of narcissi—Mrs. Pinhey 1. Collection of narcissi—Mrs. Patrick 1. School Children's Classes:—Bowl of flowering currant—Nancy Lawrence 1. Collection of narcissi—Marjory Elgar 1. A splendid collection of blooms displayed by Messrs. Duncan and Davies was a feature of the show.*'

GENERAL. Plunket Day will be held in Stratford on Saturday next when a vigorous effort will be made to augment the funds of the local Plunket Society. The committee in charge of the arrangements are working hard to make the day a big success, owing to the need of more money with which'to carry on the Work of the society. The shop in the municipal buildings, until recently occupied by the electrical department, will be open on Friday from 2 to 0 p.m. for the reception of gifts of money, produce, flowers, etc., and the sale will be held all day Saturday. The Mayoress (Mrs. J. W. McMillan) has been informed that Mrs. F. McHugh, who has been appointed to a position in the Public Health Department, is coming to Stratford next week with the object of meeting and conferring with the principal women's organisations. The annual meeting of the congregation of the Stratford Methodist Church was hold last evening. A report and balance-sheet on the church properties, submitted by the trust treasurer (Mr..C. Birkett) was adopted. The Bev. L. B. j Neale, on behalf of the congregation, made a presentation to Mr. J. Martin, who is leaving for New Plymouth, and expressed regret at the departure of Mr. J. Martin and family from Stratford. A presentation of a leather travelling case, was made to Miss Moon, as an appreciation of her very valuable 'service as organist and her willing' musical help at all church functions. An excellent programme was provided during the evening. The dance held at the.NgaereHall last week in aid of the funds of the school proved most successful. There was an attendance of nearly a hundred, and the floor being in excellent order, the dancing was thoroughly enjoyed. The chief attraction of the evening was the walzing competition. In the first heat Mr. J. H. Bennett and Miss McDonnell tied with Mr. P. Burkett and Miss E. Hancock, and in the final the first-mentioned won by a narrow margin. Messrs. M. Gernhoefer and P. Aitken were the judges. The music was supplied by Mrs. Bianchi's orchestra, and extras were played by Mr. T. Walsh. The duties of M.C.'s were efficiently carried out by Messrs. C. and R. Walker. McAllister, photographer, Stratford, has the best equipped studio in Taranaki, a capable staff and years of experience. Besides this the prices are the lowest in the Domiuion for the same class of work. Make an appointment without delay. 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 stock and the prices are right. Do not fail to make an early call. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, stationer and fancy goods dealer, Stratford.

I A comparison between the defence proposals of Australia and New Zealand was made by Colonel G. J. Smith at a gathering hold in Wellington in celebration of the New Zealand Division's enI try into the battle of the Somme. Colonel Smith said Australia was spending 81s per head of population on defence, as compared with New Zealand's present 13s,per head. New Zealand, if she were to spend the same amount in defence as Australia was doing, would require to find £1,900,000 annually—£l2o,ooo for military and naval aviation, £24,000 for civil aviation, £950,000 for naval defence, and £780,000 for the military forces. That showed what Australia thought of the menace in the Pacific, and how she was meeting it. Eeferring to the same subject, ttte Hon. J. C. Coatcs, Minister for Public Works, said it was gratifying that the Parliament of New Zealand had decided, by an almost unanimous vote, that New Zealand must have some system of defence, and that service must be universal. That having been decided, it was only a question of devising a suitable scheme, and seeing that tluv'expenditure entailed was not unduly lavish. Don't hesitate to use Nazol very freely, especially by constant inhalation. It jjretscta the ijjettth, n«»» Md throng