STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 November 1921, Page 6

STRATFORD.

STRATFORD AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication in tta Tar&nak*. Daily News should be left at the office of our local representatives, Wilson Bros., Broadway, Stratford. Orders for papers may also ba l&ft with them. MATHER BENEFIT CONCERT. Nov. M. A sacred Benefit concert in aid of Mr. W. Mather, Aramoho, who lost his sight as the result of an explosion at the Mt. Egmont quarries some months ago, was held in the King’s Theatre last evening. There was an attendance of about 550, and the collection realised was about £3O. The various items were very much appreciated, and all who assisted in the promotion of the concert are deserving of the greatest credit. The fund is still open, and further donations will be received by Mr. C. Ward or Mr. B. Vinsen, of the King’s Theatre. The following gave items at the concert: Misses Rona Kino, Martin (2), M. Armstrong, Messrs. P. Coe, A. D. Bills and Douglas. The accompanist was Miss Moon, and two selections were played by Mr. C. H. Fox’s orchestra. SHOW MATTERS. The working bee which proceeded to the show grounds to get the place in order for next week o show, found that an act of wanton destruction had been committed on one of the show buildings. Someone had deliberately hacked and torn a door to one building, and the frame-work of the door was out of its place. Nothing was stolen, and no reason can be found for the perpetration of such a wanton, senseless act. A lady firing close by had heard the sounds of knocking and breaking, but naturally did not care to investigate. There was a good muster of enthusiasts to the working bee which proceeded to the show ground last Thursday. The pens for the cattle were sub-divided, and many odd jobs in clearing up and making things ship-shape were done. It is hoped that there will be another large muster for next Thursday, which will be the last opportunity of doing anything before the show.

The committee has received some interesting entries for the classes for school children. Quite a number of exhibits in plasticine modelling, geometrical designing, etc., are being sent by the school children of Samoa. GENERAL. Tennis is now in full swing, and, judging by the crowds which congregate on the various courts on every possible occasion, nearly everyone in the town must be a devotee of the game. Four concrete courts are being laid down in Regan Street by the Methodist Church, and it is claimed that these, when finished, will be the best courts in the district. / Dancing this season has continued until very late in the year, and there is still another big function to be held before the present season concludes. The railway ball, which is to be held in the Town Hall next Thursday, promises to be one of the best dances of the year, and the arrangements which have been made indicate that those present will spend a most enjoyable evening. No expense has been spared to make the function a success. It will soon be time to get your Christmas mail away to the Old Country and readers are advised to order their private greeting cards in good time. A splendid range of sample cards can be seen at Wilson Bros., Printers and Stationers, Stratford, and orders placed with them will be completed promptly and carefully.