STRATFORD

Taranaki Daily News, 1 July 1921, Page 6

STRATFORD

STRATFORD AGENCY. Advenisaavnts 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. Orderc for payers may also be left with them. THE SCOTTISH SOCIETY. June 30. The meeting called last evening for the purpose of reviving the Taranaki Provincial Scottish Society was attended by about sixteen, Mr. G. Sangster (president) occupying the chair. Mr. W. McL. Kennedy, speaking in support of revival, said that though exiles from Scotland they did not like hanging their hearts on the wall. There were good and sufficient reasons why the society should be revived. They had a strong body some years ago, but the war intervened, preventing the social activities of the society being continued. None had responded more liberally to the call to arms than the Scots. He maintained that the society was not defunct and was still in existence, and it only remained for the people to intimate their willingness to become members again. He moved that the meeting proceed to enrol members. Mr. J. Petrie seconded the motion. Air. W. McDonald, who acted as secretary for the meeting in the absence of the society’s official, read letters from residents who were unable to attend but wished to see the society revived. The motion was then carried unanimously. Mr. S. Macalister spoke in favor of reviving the society in a social way and the holding of a Burns Night on the anniversary. He advocated securing an opinion on the legal position, and when this was satisfactory, another meeting should be called and office-bearers elected. His motion was that the meeting recommends the existing officers of the society to take steps according to the rules to revive the society and that the members present give it all possible support, due notice of the next meeting to be given to members.

Mr. W. Kerr seconded the motion, which was unanimously carried.

Mr. P. Aitken was appointed assist-ant-secretary.

The point was raised by a New Plymouth visitor as to whether, if a Burns Club or something of the kind were formed in New Plymouth or elsewhere in Taranaki, it would come under the jurisdiction of the Taranaki Provincial Scottish Society.

It was pointed out that it was optional for branches or local clubs to do as they wished, but in the original society all the. Scottish branches were affiliated to the central society in Stratford and paid a small affiliation fee. A resolut ion was passed stating "That this meeting recommends that the ex-

isting officers (the old society not having been disbanded) take steps <» arrange a general meeting at which officers will be elected and all necessary steps taken to reviye the society.” THE SPRINGBOKS’ VISIT A me.eting was held in Stratford on Wednesday night by the Stratford Retailers’ Association to consider the question of closing their shops on the day of the Springboks’ visit fo New Plymouth. Mr. White (president) was in the chair, and explained that the meeting was the outcome a request from the Rugby Union to lose the shops in Stratford for the f day when the Springboks play Taranaki at New Plymouth. Mr. Marshall ’(secretary 1 said he had been requested by Air. Gilbert, of Hawcra, to state that Hawera were taking the same stand as Eltham, and were going to keep their premises open. Four letters were read from absent members and their votes recorded against closing. A deputation from the Rugby Union consisted of Mr. D. J. Malone and Mr. McLeod.

Air. McLeod (New Plymouth) stated that at present it could not be definitely stated what day the match would be played on. He said that 75 per cent, of the team were of Dutch extraction and we should make these visitors feel at home.

Mr. Malone wished to make it clear that the suggestion to close on Saturday had not been engineered by the Saturday half-holiday people, as had been suggested, but that it was evident sometowns would have the match played on Saturdays and he hoped the employers would remember & promise previously made, and give their employees an opportunity of getting away for the day. Mr. Lowers said he was pleased to see such a. good attendance and asked if the point at issue was a whole day or a half day, the reply being in favor of the halt day. He then moved: ‘•That we observe a whole day holiday provided the day was any other day but Saturday.” Air. Walters seconded the motion. Mr. Mclnnes moved an amendment: “That we observe a half-holiday on the day of the match, whatever day it might be.” Mr. Hilcock seconded, and on being put to the vote was carried by a majority of six.

KING’S THEATRE, STRATFORD. “THE KEEPER OF THE DOOR.” Ethel M. Dell’s famous story, “The Keeper o£ ,the Door,” has been produced by the British and Continental Film Company and this British masterpiece will be screened at the King’s Theatre, Stratford, to-night, i Peggy Carlisle and Basil Gill, two brilliant English artists, are featured in the leading role. The story is of a romance which commences in England and then takes the spectator to a restless little village on the Indian frontier. Here numerous adventures arc encountered, including a Hie natives to do away with the political resident and his party. The picture is entirely British, the acting leaves noth, in*, to* be desired and the photography is" excellent. Other supporting items are of the highest British standard. The prices for this masterpiece production will be: D.C. 2s, Stalls Is 6d (plus tax) Reserve your seats at the theatre office, or phone 268 m.

Your stationery requirements are well catered for by Wilson Bros., Stratford, who have a comprehensive stock of all office requisites and typewriter supplies. Here are a few good commercial lines* .Pilot letter files, 3/6 each; wire document baskets, 4/G each; desk blotting pads, 4/D and 6/-; first-grade typewriter carbon, foolscap size, 15/- box. Don’t forget to call or write.—Adyt. The well-known hairdressing and tobacconist business in Broadway, until recently carried on by Air. Stan. Sharp, has been purchased by Mr. C. B. Walsh. Mr. Lew Walsh will be in charge, and patrons may be sure of the very best