STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 June 1921, Page 7

STRATFORD.

STRATFOBD AGENCY. Adreriiseunents and items of news for publication in tte Tar&nak*. Daily News should be left at tho office of our local representatives, ’Vilacn Bros., Broadway. Stratford. Orders for papers may also be left with. them. MAGISTRATE’S COURT. June 17. The fortnightly sitting of the Magistrate’s Court was held to-day before MrOrr Walker, S.M. » In the case of Masters, Ltd. v. Candy, a claim for the price of a tin of petrol, partially heard at the last sitting of the Court, F. H. Masters gave evidence that Atkinson, Candy’s employee, called at the shop and bought 2 tine of benzine, one for himself and one for Candy, and booked both The nonsuited plaintiff, stating that the evidence did not show that Atkinson had authority to order on Candy’s account Judgment by default was given in the following undefended cases:— Wanganui Fresh Food and Ice Co. (Mr. Tyrer) v. H. L. Martin, £26 5s Id (costs £3 Is; T. G. Grubb (Mr. Wright) v. Charles Bell, £1 os 3d (costs £1 2s); Chas. Rowson (Mr. Coleman) v. Chas. Rogers, £4B (costs £5 2s 6d); N.Z. L. M.A. Co. (Mr. Moss) v. 'William Hartigan, £l5 12s (costs £2 4s); Newton King, Ltd. (Mr. King) v. William Hartigan, £4 9s 3d (costs £1 3s 6d); G. W. Pratt (Mr. King) v. Leo. L, Wolfe, £1 10s (costs 17s); T. G. Grubb (Mr. Lawrence) v. Walter J. Lichtwark, £5 10s (costs £1 10s 3d); Mary B. Wilson (Mr. Coleman) v. Thos. Wilson, £l9 10s (costs £2 14s); Albert J. Davey (Mr. King) v. Philip H. Beere, £4 (costs £1 3s 6d). TGKO SETTLERS’ BALL. The Toko settlers’ annual ball was held in the Coronation Hall, Toko, last night, and although the weather conditions were decidedly unfavorable there was a good attendance. In conjunction with the ball was a prize-giving ceremony, when about I‘7 prizes for the various field and butter-fat competitions were distrlftnlMl by Mr. R. Masters, M.P. The function as a whole was a great success, notwithstanding the counter-attraction of the A. and P. ball in Stratford. Mrs. Bianchi’s orchestra supplied excellent music and the floor upheld its reputation of being one of the best in the country. In presenting the prizes won during the year, Mr. Masters congratulated the Toko settiers on the success they had achieved in the Taranaki A. and P. competitions at the New Plymouth Winter Show. He emphasised the value of these competitions as an incentive to increasing production, which was the greatest essential of to-day. Mr. Glasson, assistant fields instructor for the Agricultural Department in Taranaki, also spoke briefly on the value of agricultural competition to the country, and congratulated the Toko residents on their progressive methods. Following is a list of the prizewinners:— Butter-fat Challenge Cup. —J. Crowe 1, W. Smith 2, C. Lowfroth 3. Swede Challenge Cup—W. H. Were 1, C. A. Zureher 2, Evan Jones 3. Mangolds.—L. Marfell 1, J. W. Woollaston 2, W. H. Were 3. Carrots.—H. Milne 1, D. Savage 2, W. H. Were 3. , _ „ Soft Turnips.—D. Savage and W. H. Were (equal) 1, W. H. Cook and Mrs. Maule (equal) 2. _ Points’ prize of £2 is.—W. H. Were. Mr. Were generously handed his prizemoney back to the association.

A. AND P. BALL.

The first annual ball of the Stratford A. and P. Association, held last night in the Town Hall, was a pronounced success. In spite of the extremely inclement weather, which nndoubtedTy prevented a large number from attending, the hall was well filled, and, complete arrangements having been made for the occasion, everything passed off excellently. The hall was beautifully alecorated with greenery and bunting and the lighting effects were very pleasing. Fox’s orchestra supplied lire music and the M.C.’s, Messrs. E. H. Linnell E. M. Clarke and P. Aitken, kept things moving until the small hours. The function was the success of the season, and credit is due to the enthusiastic committee for offering such a pleasant evening’s enjoyment.