STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 October 1921, Page 6

STRATFORD.

ttIUATFORp AGJCN'JY. Advertisements and Items of news for publication in tie Taranaki Daily News should be left the office of our local representatives, Wilson Bros., Broadway, Stratford. Or dera for papers may also be left with them. ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. Oct. 10. The death occurred in the hospital this morning of Mr. George H. Cassey, a farmer, of Tututawa. Deceased was admitted to the hospital suffering from injuries to the stomach caused through a kick from a horse whilst he was ploughing. He was operated on, but died this morning. The funeral will leave the Roman Catholic Church at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday. Mr. Robert Quail, of Whangamomona, was brought into Stratford by the early train this morning suffering from a broken leg. He was caught by a slip of a quantity of papa, which fractured his right leg. MEETING OF CREDITORS. A meeting of creditors of Benjamin Franklyn Hunter, who filed a petition of bankruptcy, was held at the Courthouse to-day, Mr. J. S. S. Medley presiding over an attendance of four. The debts totalled £196 ss, all the creditors being unsecured. There were no assets. The following is a list of the creditors:—A. Waugh, Eltham, £6' 7s sd; J. Candy, Kaponga, £4O; S. Lisseman, Kaponga, £1 2s 6d; C. E. Betts, Kaponga. £4 ss; Dr. McCleland, New Plymouth, £5 13s 6d; J. Barker, New Plymouth, £2 10s; Mrs. Hughes, New Plymouth. £3 0s 6d; J. Salvin, £8 15s; W. G. Liddell, Stratford, £1 13s sd; G. Pratt. Stratford, £3 14s; J. Friday. Stratford, £5; Hl R. Kemp, Hawera, £5 Is 2d; J. Dodd, Stratford, £2 15s; Thos. Ballinger, Wellington, 15s; Mrs. E. Clark, Wellington, £4; D. Butchart, £0 15s; A. H. Hillock, £5 10s; Bellringer Bros., Stratford, £5 8s 6d; H.B. Company, Stratford, £3 14s; R. J. Field, Kaimata, £137; D. Sisarich, Stratford, £1 ss; B. Harkness; M. Jeffries, Banx of New Zealand, £42 10s.

The petitioner handed in a statement, which stated that he started in April, 1918, when he was working for his matriculation examination. His wages (30s) just paid for his board, and he got into debt. When his wages were raised to £2 he began to pay off his small debts. He contracted influenza, and after four weeks in bed went to work for Thos. Ballinger. After he had been there for six months he fell into the acid tank and developed sulphate poisoning. He came home and developed nervitis. During this time he was paying doctor’s fees, and whilst in New Plymouth he had considerable medical expense. He was entitled to compensa tion for his accident, but did not know this, and missed getting compensation. He worked for M. Neilson, of Darinevirke, and then came to Stratford, where he again had influenza. He then started in business as a working partner with Phil. Beere. They did well for a while, but on January 1, 1921, there was an accident, and it had cost them £6O to repair their car. Through the slump in the building trade they had to shift, and could not get another place to work in. The stock and plant was being sold by the Repatriation Department to recover £3OO lent to Beere.

The creditors raised objection to the list of debts including items contracted whilst petitioner was under the age of 21. Petitioner will be 22 in April next, and the debts contracted since his 21st birthday total £23 19s 6d.

It was decided to adjourn the meeting so that the petitioner might prepare a list of the debts contracted since he was twenty-one years of age.

THE METHODIST CHURCH.

The Stratford Methodist Church quarterly meeting was held at Stratford on Thursday evening, October 6, when the Rev. L. *B. Neale presided over a record attendance of officials and representa-

It was reported that the number of young men who attended in an official capacity, and who entered keenly and intelligently into matters affecting the progress and welfare of the church, was a cause for thankfulness and encouragement. The statistical returns presented for the year ending September 30 were, on the whole, very satisfactory. While the membership returns showed a slight decrease through deaths, removals, and other causes, the number of candidates, both senior and junior, for church membership more than made good the loss, and this encouraging aspect of the work called for special notice. Sunday School returns revealed a healthy tone.

A communication was received from the president of the conference regarding the Racing Commission’s report now before Parliament, and it was decided to wire the Premier and member for the district emphatically protesting against an increase of totalizator permits, as suggested by the commission. The Rev. A. L. Witheford and Mr. J. W. Boon were elected circuit representatives to Synod. Mr. Boon, as senior circuit steward, extended to the Revs. Neale and Witheford a hearty invitation to labor another year in the’ circuit. Mr. Boon referred specially to the splendid work done by Mr. Neale during his stay in Stratford. Both ministers accepted the invitation, and returned thanks for the appreciative words expressed. Supper, handed round by Mrs. Neale and Mrs. Woodward, brought a useful and helpful session to a close.

AGRICULTURAL CLUBS.

A meeting was hold on Saturday in the Stratford District High School, of the teachers and supervisors of boys’ and girls’ agricultural clubs for the In-glewood-Stratford districts. Present:— Messrs. J. B. Richards, M. Gernhoefer, C. Bocock, W. 11. Wagstaffe, H. Trimble, T. Boyle, G. H. Buckeridge, H. C. Johnson (chief instructor of the Education Board). Mr. Thomas, of Inglewood, sent an apology for absence. < Competitions for swede growing were arranged for this year. In connection with the competitions, over 100 entries have been received from seven schools. THE KING S CINEMA THEATRE. ‘HEART OF THE HILLS” TO-NIGHT. “Heart of the Hills” is filled with just the kind of thrills, comical situations, and deep, heart interest to appeal equally to old and young. In it is Mary Pickford’s greatest role, that of Mavis, the little mountain girl who is “afraid of nobody nor nothin' ” and who is ready with fists or gun to fight for her rights against the world. The appeal of the story is striking; it wavers from uproarious laughter to die deepest pa*

thos, and so completely does “the world’s sweetheart” live her role, that one forgets that it is only a picture. It is not unlikely that “Heart of the Hills” will be proclaimed Mary Pickford’s greatest triumph on .account of her vivid and faithful portrayal of the mountain girl through her teensy through her strife, to her gracious womanhood crowned with success and love. The supporting items are of the usual high standard. Prices: D.C. 2s, stalls Is 6d (plus tax).

The large number of satisfied users of the Corona Portable Type ,/riter is the best advertisement the machine could have. It is ideal for secretaries, ministers and all business men. A special discount of ten per cent, off all machines is offered this month at Wilson Bros., Printers and Stationers, Stratford.