STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 March 1921, Page 7

STRATFORD.

STRATFORD AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication in the Taranaki Daily News should be- left at the office of our local representatives, Wilson Bros., Broadway, Stratford. Orders for papers may also be left with them. March 4. There was a fair number of country people in town to-day, when Friday was given its first trial as the market day in place of Saturday. Compared with, the bustle that is to be seen in Stratford on a Saturday, Broadway today could not be regarded, by even the most optimistic Saturday supporters as being busy in appearance. The amount of business done by the shop-keepers was good for a Friday, but poor in comparison with Saturday’s takings. As the public become more accustomed to the change, however, it is expected that business will brighten up considerably on* Fridays. A special sitting of the Magistrate’s Court was held to-day before Mr. T. A. B. Bailey, S.M., for the purpose of hearing further evidence in an affiliation case which was adjourned from last Court day. The hearing occupied the whole day and at the conclusion of the evidence the Magistrate reserved his decision. In the following undefended civil cases, judgment was entered for the the plaintiff for the amount stated: Charles Mayhead v. E. Bennett, £l5 5s (costs £3 3s); Rawles and Rawles v. A L Woolfe, £l2 0s 9d (costs £3 14s). Fifty-three cojks are being milked on the Stratford Model Farm at present, and for the month ended February 28 the quantity of milk received was 31y8>81 lbs. The tests were taken in three periods, being 4.2 for the first period, 4.1 for the second, and 4.4 for the third period. One cow died on the farm through getting blown on clover* and a calf died on February 17 from blackleg.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The annual report of the Stratford Chamber of Commerce has been published, and deals with a variety of matters which came under the notice of the Chamber during the past year. The following excerpts taken from the report are of general interest: — Railways.—An influential deputation representing the whole of Taranaki waited on the Rt. Hon. the Prime Minister and the Hon. of Public Works, and strongly urged the importance of speedy through communication to the Mam ’Trunk by means of the Stratford-Okahukura railway. The necessity of pushing forward with tunnel construction at the Tahora end was emphasised in order that final connection with the other end should not be delayed by incomplete works which are necessarily slow in construction. The policy announced by the Hon. Minister of Public Works of stopping work at the Tahora end constitutes, in the opinion of your committee, an unwarrantable neglect of Taranaki interests, and strong protests thereto have been made on every favorable occasion. The authorisation of the -Stratford Kaponga railway has been urged, but without effect so far. The Mount Egmont quarry railway is receiving attention and it is hoped that the demand for stone will be sufficient to convince the Government of the advisability of completing the works.

Communication with Ohura.—ln view of the expected delay of work at Tahora end of the railway, the question of improving road communication should have earnest consideration. Telephone connection has again been urged without success.

Stratford Mountain House.'—Work isproceeding towards metalling the track and the work of erecting a hostel will no doubt be proceeded with when the metalling is completed. Shipping . Facilities.—The development of direct shipping to New Plymouth has advanced. It has- been, and should be encouraged by all means at the disposal of the Chamber. Nauru Phosphates.—The Government have undertaken to supply thesfe direct to Taranaki if required. The matter of promoting works to deal with the rock phosphate is beyond the scope of the Chamber. It should receive immediate attention from the farming community. The advantage of securing ample supplies of phosphatic fertilizers at a minimum cost should appeal to farmers and induce action on their part. Mail Train Service.—Proposals have been considered by your committee to speed up the mail train, and your committee supports the suggestion provided that connections with the WellingtonLyttelton ferry service are improved thereby, and that other important connections are not jeopardized. The improvement of Taranaki connection with the ferry service is very desirable in order that delay to passengers and mails in Wellington may be obviated. THE KING’S CINEMA THEATRE. ‘THE VIRGIN OF STAMBOUL.” ' “The Virgin of Stamboul,” a master feature produced by Universal, with Priscilla Dean as the star, is announced for screening at the King’s Theatre today and to-night only. “The Virgin of Stamboul” is heralded as one of the important productions of the year, presented in a big way. It unfolds the life of the mysterious East and reveals the customs of the Turk and Arab, from the mosque at Constantinople to the great Arabian desert. It lays open the heart of Stamboul with its filth and wretchedness, its sin and iniquity. The supporting itenjs of this picture are excellent. The prices- for this great production remain as usual

One by one the most famous stories of Robert Louis Stevenson are finding their way to the screen: “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” is the latest, it having been filmed by Paramount-Artcraft as a Royalty Masterpiece. With John Barrymore in the role of dual identity, the film will be presented on Monday night next. Stevenson’s narratives, rich in action and dramatic quality, have long been regarded as excellent film materia). Such a story as this demanded the highest skill in each phase of its making, and it is a credit to the judgment of the producers that they engaged John Barrymore, universally recognised ar* the world’s greatest tragedian, to play the title role. His is said to be a wonderful impersonation, awful in its intensity, sublime, however, in its artistry. The prices for this big production will be: Dress Circle 2s, Stalls Is 6d (plus tax).

Redeem the long-standing promise and have the photograph taken at McAllister’s Studio. We are always ready, day or night; no delay; no waiting either in taking or finishing, at this studio. Ring 25, Stratford. Have you realised the importance of

keeping a copy of your letters? Here are a few lines that will interest you: Letter books; sxB, with 100 sheets and duplicates, 3/3, postage 6d; also 10 x 8, for 5/3, postage lOd; also 11 x 9, with 200 sheets and duplicates, 7/6, postage 1/2. Also account forms, 50 with duplicates, 2/-, postage 3d. Envelopes, high-grade Manila, 9/- box of 500. From Wilson Bros., stationers and printers Stratford.