STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 February 1922, Page 6

STRATFORD.

STRATFORD AGENCY. Advertisements 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. Orders for papers may also be left with thecn BOY’S PAINFUL ACCIDENT. February 27. A runner named Jack Callaghan sustained a broken ankle on Saturday morning while delivering the morning’s issue of the Daily News in Warwick Road, Stratford. The boy had stopped at a gate, when the horse he was riding became frightened and when bolting away fell and rolled on the boy’s leg, breaking the bone at the ankle. Callaghan very pluckily came out to work this morning, this time driving in a gig with his sister, but the strain was too much for him and he was taken home, where he immediately fainted. He was later taken to the hospital, where he is progressing satisfactorily. DEATH AT THE HOSPITAL. The death of Mr. Michael McKeon occurred at the Stratford hospital this morning, after he had been in that institution for a short time. The late Mr. McKeon was a brother of Mrs. G. Walters, of Stratford, and was on a health visit to Stratford. He was a single man and resided in Auckland. A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. The general committee of the Stratford A. and P. Association met on Saturday. It was decided to endorse the resolution of the Hawera Association protesting against the imposition of the amusement tax, on the ground that A. and. P. shows are held for educational purposes and not for amusement. Several members spoke strongly on the matter and it was decided to ask for cooperation of Taranaki M.P.’s to have the tax removed.

The secretary reported on progress made in regard to arrangements for the I forthcoming carnival, and members promised the function every possible support. Surprise was expressed at the action of the Retailers’ Association in refusing to close the shops early on the day of the carnival, the opinion be-ng voiced that as the A. and P. Association was the only farmers’ institution in the town it deserved the support of the reta#ers.

It was decided not to endorse the action of the Hawke’s Bay Association in disqualifying for life a laxly who had competed in a class open only to those who had never won a first prize, it being held that the punishment w*as too severe. The secretary reported on a conversation with Mr. H. C. Johnson regarding the formation of boys’ and girls’ agricultural clubs and it was decided that the matter should be brought up again after May 31. CHILDREN’S CONCERT. On Friday evening Stratford will be afforded a treat in the shape of a concert party comprised of tiny tots, who are working for their queen in connection with the Wham combined bands carnival. These little folk quite took Opunake by storm last Friday evening, receiving a good “house” and vociferous applause for every item. Miss Rona Kins fe responsible for the training of the party. School stationery can be bought at reasonable prices at Wilson Bros.’ agency of the Daily News in Stratford. School pages, 3 for 2/6 ; exercise books, 80 ruled pages for 7d each. Also commercial stationery of all kinds at Wilson Bros., Broadway, Stratford.