STRATFORD

Taranaki Daily News, 8 April 1922, Page 7

STRATFORD

STRATFORD AGENCY. . - ; Advertisements and items of news for publication in the Taranaki Daily News should be left at the office of our local representatative, Mr. W. H. Humphrey, Broadway, Stratford. Orders for papers may also be left with him. A. AND P. CARNIVAL RESULTS. April 7. At a meeting of the Stratford A. and P. Carnival Committee on Thursday a Statement of accounts in connection with the recent carnival was presented by the secretary. The net profits from all sources amounted to £l4O, and the chairman (Mr. G. Sangsrer) said the association" was very grateful to the members of rthe Carnival Committee for their enthusiasm and the hard work put in, to make a success of the initial gathering. The result of their labors would very materially assist the association during the coming year. It was intended to make this an annual event, and he hoped that next year they would have the same band of willing workers as they had this year. Several suggestions were received for improving the 1923 event, which it is proposed to hold on the, first Thursday after March 20. At a subsequent - meeting of the executive committee a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to tire ladies who assisted in the luncheon rooms and tea kiosk, and netted £27 and £22 7s respectively. Members also expressed keen appreciation of the work done by members of Vinpeppos’ Circus, and those responsible for the motor car race, both of wihch they consiaerea added very materially to the success of the occasion, besides accounting for approximately £lO of the takings.

GUN CLUB. The second shoot of the season took place on Thursday under favorable circumstances, some possibles being made. Mr. F. Casey won the live bird competition, accounting for all his birds with the first barrel.- In the clay competition Mr. S. 1). Coleman broke the possible in a similar manner. Mr. H. Campbell’s handicapping gave general satisfaction. Results: — Pigeons (sweepstake and gold medal presented by the Colonial Ammunition Co. Auckland), eleven birds. —F, Casey (26yds) eleven birds 1, F. Whittle (31 yds) and A. Nelson (27yds) .ten birds equal 2. Also competed: H. B. Harrison 30yds, S. D. Coleman 25, B. Green 26, J. O. Carlson 22, J. Petrie 22, J. Martin 21.

days, twelve birds.—S. D. Coleman (17yds) twelve birds 1, A. Nelson (18 yds), B. Green (18), J. Petrie (13), F. Casey (18) eleven each* 2. Also competed: H. Harrison 21yds, J. O. Carlson 13, Rothschild 10, W. P. Jenkins 15, ten each, F. Whittle 22, J. Martin 10, 8 each. In the shoot off for second place Nelson won on the second round. GENERAL. Messrs. McKay and Coombridge, the contractors for the bridge over the Patea river in Broadway, have arrived in Stratford, and have already engaged men in preparation for a start on the work. The cost of the bridge is stated to be over £13.000, and as it is to be the full width of Broadway, it will make a decided improvement to the town. The Stratford drapers advertise In this issue that they will be open on Easter Saturday until 9 p.m., and will close for the half-holiday on Thursday as usual. For Easter Saturday some very attractive bargains will be offered. The Methodist Choir members were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. A. Moon last night, when a silver-mounted baton was presented to Mr. J. H. Thompson, the choirmaster. The ladies are taking up Poppy Day with much enthusiasm. At a meeting last night arrangements were made for the making of poppy wreaths, Which will be available for disposal to local j institutions. The schools have - een ' asked to help, and a. number of gfrls have agreed to canvass the streets other than the business streets. Broadway will be well canvassed on Saturday, April 22. Mr. Newton had an exciting experience when cranking up his car to-day, but was fortunate to escape injury. Country subscribers not receiving their Daily News regularly are asked to immediately notify our circulation manager, care Mr. W. H. Humphrey, Stratford. Complaints will receive prompt attention. A number of good second-hand typewriters, in first-class condition, for sale; Remington, Smith Premier, Monarch. Yost. Barlock. Royal. Remington Junior and Oliver. Prices from £7 7s to £25. Type-writer supplier and repairs.—W, H. Humprirey, Daily News office, Strat-