STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 May 1922, Page 7

STRATFORD.

STRATFORD AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for tablication in the Taranaki Daily News should bo left at the office of our local representstatlve, Mr. W. H. Humphrey, Broadway, Stratford. Orders fcr papers may also be left With him. PROTEST ANT POLITICAL ASSOCIATION. May 19. The Rev. Didderich, president of the Protestant Federation of Australia, delivered an address under the auspices of the Stratford branch of the P.P.A. at the Stratford Town Hall last night, to a small attendance. Mr. I. 'Bridger, Taranaki district president, was in the phair. The speaker enunciated the principles bf Protestantism and dwelt on its relation to the constitution of the British Empire, and explained its expansion in Australia. Mr. Harford, Dominion president of the P.P.A., who is touring with the Rev. Didderich, spoke of what he called the necessity of sending representatives to the New Zealand Parliament who stand four-square on Protestant principles. STRATFORD GOLF CLUB. The golf season in Stratford was Opened by the Stratford dub yesterday, with mixed foursomes. In spite of the showers of rain, a pleasant afternoon's play resulted. Following are the scores in the competition for the •resident’s trophy:— P. Wright and Miss Curtis, 48—4—44. W. Pratt and Miss A. Sangster, 58— E—46. J. Salmon and Mrs. Copping, 58—10— 18. H. D. Hill and Mrs. Hill, 51 —2—49. L. R. Curtis and Mrs. Curtis, 57 — 6 Fl. R. V. Kay and Mrs. Kay, 62—10—52. P. D. Jefferies and Mrs. Budge, 57 — 8—53. H. Abraham and Mrs. Abraham, 54 54. w D. Glasgow and Mrs. Glasgow, 07 —10 W. Ryan and Miss V. Sangster, 67 n>—s7. J. S. Lyons and Mrs. Lyons, 64—6 Rutherford and Mrs. Rutherford, •B-2—60. GENERAL ITEMS. The death took place yesterday, at »» residence of her daughter. Mrs. G. Vincent, of Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, the age of 76. The late Mrs. Williams came to Stratford 32 years ago. was predeceased by her husband " 10 year* ago. She is survived by Ifchrec sons—Messrs. George and William jt)erbv. of Kopaki, and Harry Derby, of jWew ’ Plymouth —and three daughters— Lord (Urenui), Mrs. Vincent MEtratford), and Mrs. Kitchen (MorrinsM} e ) The’ funeral leaves Mrs. Vintent’s residence to-morrow afternoon The members of the Stratford Methbdisf choir were entertained at the restof Mr. R. Masters, M.P., last m enjoyable evemag bemg spent

with music and games. The anniversary services in connection with St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Stratford are to be held on Sunday next, and will be followed by the anniversary tea and social on Monday evening. . Doubly welcome, therefore, will be the visit to Stratford at this week-end of the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand, the Rev. Daniel Dutton, FJLAjS., F.G.S. Both services on Sunday will be conducted by this honoured visitor, and he will also speak at Monday night’s gathering. There will doubtless be a large and repreesntative gathering of Presbyterians and others at the services and at Monday night’s gathering. Call at W. H. Humphrey’s (Stratford News--office) and inspect a consignment of leather and wood-work articles In marquetry and poker-work. Beautiful wedding or birthday presents. We are sole agents in this district for Miss Ayling’s famous studio (Auckland). If you want a souvenir to send to the OldLand we have what you want. Fancy needlework materials of all description at Mrs. Humphrey’s, Stratford.

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