STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 September 1921, Page 6

STRATFORD.

STRATFORD AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication in tte Taranaki Daily News should be left at the office of onr local representatives, Wilson Bros., Broadway, Stratford. Orders (or papers may also be left with idem. MAGISTRATE’S COURT. Sept. 14. Messrs. C. D. Solo, J.P., and J. McCluggage. J.P., presided at a sitting of the Magistrate’s Court this morning, when judgment by default was given in the following eases:. Farmers' Co-op. (Mr. Kay) v. W. Brassell, £ll 5s and £2 14s costs; Newton King, Ltd. (Mr. King) v. T. Carey, £4 2s and £1 5s fid costs; same v. H. Wills, £4 15s and £1 Us fid costs; Stratford County Council (Mr. Coleman) v. G. H. Blackwell, £l9 13s 3d and £2 14s ctosts. A NARROW ESCAPE. An accident occurred on East Road yesterday. A young man was driving into Stratford in a gig and had with him a lady with a baby, when the horse stumbled, and the occupants of the vehicle were thrown on to the road. The driver was thrown clear of the gig, but the mother was thrown over the splash-board and wedged between the horse and the gig. whilst she managed to drop the baby on to the road. Had the horse struggled or tried to gallop on the lady must surely have been badly injured, and the baby might possibly have been run over. Fortunately the horse stood still, and excepting lor a few bruises nobody was hurt. CATTLE BREEDERS. A meeting of representatives of the Stratford branch of the New Zealand Jersey Breeders’ Association and the Taranaki branch of the Friesian Breeders’ Association was held on Monday evening to discuss with Mr. Singleton (director of the dairy division), the change in semi-official testing from a two days’ to a one day’s sample of milk.

The chairman (Mr. Ranford) that when word was received by him from the department of the proposed change, and being asked his opinion, he replied that he did not a favor a one day’s sample, and suggested that the department stay their hands until the opinion of testing breeders had been sought in the matter.

Mr. Singleton, in addressing the meeting. gave a short review of semi-official testing operations in'this country. Australia. and the United States. He pointed out that a one day’s sample had proved quite satisfactory in the States; the department had been forced to adopt this method in view of the large number of fresh applications to have cows placed under test. They were faced with one or two alternatives, either to accept these applications and reduce the number of days for samples to be taken to one day, or carry on as at present and refuse any further applications; no other solution was apparent. To employ further testing officers was out of the question on account o-f the heavy expense involved, especially in' view of the retrenchment which was taking place in all Government departments. The department had given the matter very serious consideration, and had come to the conclusion that there was only one course for them to adopt, and that was to reduce the number of days to one and give all breeders an equal opportunity to have their cows placed under semi-official test. Opinions had been sought from testing, members of breed associations’ executives, and. although not preferring the new system, they were, with one or two exceptions, quite willing to fall in line and give an equal opportunity to all. He felt sure that breeders from the Stratford end would appreciate the difficulty the department were faced with, and would co-operate with them in making a success of the new arrangements. Mr. H. Marchant felt that they could not exclude new breeders, and would agree with the change in the hopes that when times improve the two days’ test would be reverted to. Other member!, spoke in a similar strain. Mr. Ranford moved: “That after hearing the explanation offered by Mr. Singleton re the circumstances leading to the change in the conditions governing the semi-official test, we endorse the action of the department and promise our hearty co-operation.” The resolution was carried unanimously. The question of breed associations conducting semi-official testing was also discussed at some length, the opinion being generally expressed that this step was not advisable, the Government being representative of and working for the good of all breeds, were the best fitted to conduct this kind of work. The meeting closed with a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Singleton, which was carried with acclamation.

A furniture sale which should attract a largo number of buyers is advertised by Mr. T. S. Lamason, who advises that he is to sell, without reserve, the household furniture and effects of Mr. S. Smart. The sale will take place at 1.30 p.m. on Thursday. September 22, at the residence of Mr. Sharp, Pembroke Road. Particulars of the sale are given in the advertisement.

Business men of Stratford and district are reminded that all office supplies and requisites can be obtained from Messrs. Wilson Bros., Stratford, who have large stocks of commercial stationery, paper and envelopes: also typewriter ribbons and carbons. Phone 338.

Specialists in Developing and Printing. Post your film to H. J. Abram, “Shop by Post” Chemist, New Plymouth. Famed for perfection in prints.

People subject to Bronchitis will find this method of using Nazol will give them wonderful relief: Mix 15 to 20 drops of• Nazol with small teaspoonful of Pure Olive Oil—and rub it freely and gently all over the chest and between the shoulders, and round the throat and neck—and then cover with flannel or silk handkerchiefs. Do this night and morning for 2 or 3 days. Its effect will be wonderful. For very young children use only 10 to 12 drops of Nazol. 6

Nelson Moate’s teas are blended by an expert of many years’ experience, and contain only the choicest of hill-grown leaves. Ask your grocer for Nelson Moate’s brands.

For Influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 2