STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 October 1921, Page 6

STRATFORD.

STRATFORD AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication in tte Taranaki Daily should be left at the office of our local representatives, Wilson Bros., Broadway, Stratford. Orders for papers may also be left with them. OPENING OF BOWLING SEASON. Oct. 20. The opening of the Stratford Bowling Club's 1921-22 season took place to-day in very unsuitable weather. Heavy rain fell most of the day, and there was only a small attendance, although a good number of ladies were present. Rain prevented the usual ceremony of sending down the first bowl, and those present collected in the afternoon tea room in the pavilion, where proceedings were of a pleasantly informal social nature.

Afternoon tea was served by the ladies, and Mr. P. Skoglund, president of the club, made a short speech, declaring the season open. He welcomed all present to the green, and said that” the committee thought that if they had waited a week or two longer for the opening they might have had no better v. eather, and so had decided to go on with the opening ceremony instead of putting it off indefinitely. He referred to the good work done by Mr. Harris, the green keeper. Mr. Skoglund said he had been a member of the club for 15 years, and he could honestly say that he had never seen the green looking better, a striking testimony to the work of Mr. Harris. • Applause.) He announced that entries for the championship (0. M. Curtis’ trophy) would close on November 24. On Monday (Labor Day) the committee intended holding a tournament, weather permitting, and it had been decided to ask the Avon Bowling Club to unite with the •Stratford Club for the day, thus making it the real opening of the season. He expressed the thanks of the members to the ladies for their lielp in the past, their help on this occasion, and the future help that was expected of them. (Laughter and applause.) Apologies for absence were received from representatives of the New Plymouth and Hawera Clubs.

During the afternoon music was provided by C. H. Fox's orchestra, the bright selections helping considerably to enliven the proceedings. GENERAL ITEMS. The Avon Bowling and Croquet Club held a social evening in the Parish Hall last evening, when a large number of members and their friends assembled to enjoy one of the best functions of its kind that has taken place this year. The evening was devoted to dancing, music being provided by r Mrs. Bianchi's orchestra. The Stratford Salvation Army announce that a special programme of band music will be provided on Broadway on Saturday, when a collection will be taken up in aid of the Self-Denial Fund. A boy named Eric Black, aged about nine • years, whilst going to school on Tuesday, was knocked down by a motor car driven by a young lady, and sustained injuries that necessitated his removal to'the Stratford Hospital. Mr. J. Black, telegraph linesman., whilst driving from the Dawson’s Falls house, was thrown from his cart, and sustained injuries that necessitated his removal to the Stratford Hospital. Mr. A. J. Chainey, of Toko, wno ha c been an inmate of the Stratford Hos- ■ pital for some time past, is progressing favorably, and expects to leave that institution shortly. The last of the series of socials held under the auspices of the Anglican Church Committee was held at Midhirst on Wednesday evening, and proved a fitting termination to the successful series. The committee had set out to maintain the high standard set by previous socials and more than succeeded, a most enjoyable time being spent by ali. Messrs. F. Carter, V. Shearer, and E H. Linnell were M.C.’s and saw that -all were made at home. During the early part of the evening songs were rendered by Misses Black, Taylor and Ki veil and Mr. Martin, whilst dance music was provided by Misses Carter, Kivell, Coyne and Taylor until the arrival of FoVs orchestra later in the evening. A dainty supper was provided by the ladies in their usual hospitable way. After supper dancing was resumed and was kept up till the early hours. Mr. T. I. Lamason supplies in .another column particulars of his weekly sale, which will commence at 1 o'clock on Saturday. Poultry, is a big feature, a special line of Leghorns and also broody hens and chicks being offered. LAMASON’S REPORT. My usual weekly sale was held last Saturday, when a fair entry of poultry came to hand. Good hens and hen and chickens are in very good demand. All lines of vegetables were scarce. The following is an idea of market rates: Hens 2s 6d to 3s, good lines 4s to ss, pullets ss, 7s 6d, ducks 3s 6d to ss, ropsters 2s 6d, 3s 6d, turkey gobblers I 12s 6d to 15s, hens 10s,. potatoes 13s/ pollard 27s nd, bran (180) ISs, oats ss, wheat Ils. A matter which has roused interest during the past month or so has been that of the conditions under which meat has been sold in Stratford. Considerable discussion has arisen at the last two meetings of the Stratford Borough Council over the subject, and there has I been opposition shown to the sale of rmeat taking place unless in a proper butcher’s shop. Meat sales by auction have been going on since last April, and the difference between the prices realised at the auction mart and in the butcher’s shop has been a matter of comment. It has been decisively demonstrated that meat can be sold much cheaper in the mart than in the shop. The conditions under which the meat sold by auction was sold was then the subject of controversy both in the town and round the council table. Incidentally it. was mentioned that there was (more than one place, where the condij tions were riot as good as they might ■be. and one*wondered which of the business men concerned would realise that to be successful lie inns/ please the public. In a shop a man cannot do busij ness unless people come to his shop, .and so consideration of the public should be. the first thing in business. The first man to make a move in the right direction is Mr. Bert Sturm, manager of the P.A.C., who instituted the meat [sales which have made prices so reasonable. Mr. Sturm announces that he has almost completed the building of an up-to-date butcher’s shop in the front portion of his mart, which was previously the office. The shop will be thoroughly up-to-date in every way, and complying with the requirements of the .Health Department. It will be open | daily, but the usual sales will take place j

on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and meat for the other days will be sold in the ordinary ways, at the prices ruling at the sales. This means that a daily supply of cheap meat will be maintained instead of a bi-weekly supply. The P.A.C. intend to keep up the good record it has established for the supply ol the best meat at the cheapest prices, killing only the best oxen and sheep, -and have every confidence that the public will avail themselves of this excellent service. The first sale under the new conditions operates on Saturday morning at 10.15. All purchasers who are unable to attend the sales at any time may avail themselves of the use of the telephone or leave orders at the mart.—Published by arrangement. A grand social and dance is being held hi the Town Hall, Stratford, on Monday next, October 24 (Labor night), under-the direction of the Stratford Foresters’ social committee, as a wind-up of their winter series of socials. A number of good vocalists are assisting at the function, and Mrs. Bianchi’s full orchestra will supply the dance programme. Hie committee are making first-class arrangements to eater for the final social of the season on an elaborate scale. The large number of satisfied users of the Corona Portable Typewriter 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.. and Stationers, I Stratford.