STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 May 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 representatative, Mr. W. H. Humphrey, Broadway, Stratford. Orders for papers may also be left with him. PROVINCIAL SCOTTISH SOCIETY. ANNUAL MEETING. May 27. The annual meeting of the Taranaki Provincial Scottieh Society was held last night, the president (Mr. S. Macal-I ister) presiding over an attendance of | about twenty. j The annual report referred to the re- }• organisation of the society in June last, ; after being practically defunct for about four years, and to the reduction i of the executive to nine consequent on ; the society being practically confined to ; Stratford and the districts adjacent thereto, also to other alterations in the rules, thanks being expressed to Mr. Percy Thomson (honoray solicitor) forl his services in revising the rules. It was I also stated that the Eltham Pipe Band had consented to become the honorary i band of the society, and to give it the first cal] on its services in connection with any social functions arranged by the society. The first function held under the auspices of the society was a concert and dance, in September last, to raise funds towards the memorial for fallen .soldiers from the Stratford district, the effort resulting in a clear profit of £B2 2s sd, now held in trusti pending the appointment of a treasurer for the fallen soldiers’ memorial fund. Mention was made of the Burns supper on January 25, and to the lack of support from members of the society, whereby a loss ensued, it being pointed out , that unless members made a point of i being present, it would perhaps be bet- ! ter that the function should not be held , in future years. Owing to the financial ■ slump, the executive deemed it inad- . visable to hold any other social functions, and the lack of funds had made it difficult for the executive to carry out, in a comprehensive way, some of ■ the objects for which the society was formed. The greatest number of members on the roll during the year was 81 gentlemen and 21 ladies, a total of 102.■ Six gentlemen and one lady have left the ■ ’ district, which leaves the membership at i 95. The subscriptions in arrear a mountj ed to £7 10s. Attention was drawn to ■ the difficulty of obtaining prompt pay- . ( ment of subscriptions, far too many i members being in arrear. and the society i cannot carry on unless members pay I their subscriptions as they fall due. One i ease of hardship was relieved hv the . ' payment of the man’s train fare to ’ Wellington, where work was awaiting i him. and his board The amount had since been repaid. During the coming winter it is proposed to hold a series of socials with tho idea of promoting the fraternal spirit among members, and , also with a view to improving the so- , piety’s finsnr-ial nosition. and the exeeu- ' tive honed members would take a live interest in the affairs of the society. The balance sheet showed a credit balance of £9 4s. The Discussion. In moving the adoption of the report ■ and. balance sheet, the president said l the society had been inaugurated under i difficult circumstances, and they had had to meet expenses which would not recur in the following year. He also -referred to matters mentioned in the report. Regarding assistance in necessitous cases, he said it had been decided in future to advance money on a promissory note. Now that the tide of immigration was setting in he thought it would be a good idea for members to get in touch with newly arriving Scotchmen and give them any assistance and help possible. They came out here probably knowing nothing of the conditions of the country, and help would be very acceptable. Mr. W. McL. Kennedy seconded the motion. He hoped members would not become downhearted over the financial position. He thought the balance sheet showed a very satisfactory state of affairs. The raising of over £BO for the s fallen soldiers' memorial was a very ' creditable performance. Mr. P. Thomson urged the application I of the funds to the erection of a war i memorial. Mr. R. H. Cameron thought the re- I port should have been circulated among the members, despite the expense, as it would help to create interest. The report and balance sheet were adopted. Eleetion of Officers. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows:—President,’ Mr. S. Macalister; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. Paul, H. R. Cameron, W. McDonald, J. W. McMillan, P. Thomson, T. Smith, W. McL. Kennedy, M. Urquhart, G. Sang- , ster, J. Campbell; treasurer, Mr. J. Pe- i trie, senr.; secretary, Mr. P. Aitken; I chaplain. Rev. J. W. McKenzie; auditor, | Mr. T. Smith; executive, the president,' vice-presidents and secretary, and Messrs. D. N. Gillanders, G. A. Gillanders, R. McCormack, D. Clarke, R. McFarlane. J. Orr, D. Cameron, G. Hamilton and G. Smart. General.

Mr. Macalister said at the present time he could see .no chance of forming a pipe band in Stratford, and until they had a definite assurance that they could get at least five or six pipers it would be useless to attempt to form a band. 1 He believed there were five or six pipers over the whole district, but the difficulty was to get them together. The Eltham Band had expressed their willingness to lend assistance if local pipers would join in when the band came to Stratford. They would not be justified in making any arrangement outside the Eltham Band until they had the necessary assurance of forming a creditable band of their own. The rules were altered to make the necessary quorum at meetings fifteen instead of twenty. ’ On the motion of Mr. McL. Kennedy, it was decided that in future the president be known as “chief.” and the vicepresidents as “chieftains.” As a mark of appreciation of his services, the secretary was granted an honorarium of five guineas. Messrs. A. BotV'ers and J. Rae were added as members of the society.

A vote of sympathy was accorded Mr. Reed (a vice-president), who has been indisposed in hospital.

CARD CLUB FIXTURES. A meeting was held last night to discuss the .rules of the Darragh Shield, delegates being represented from Druids, Ngaere, Denbigh Road Card Club and Te Popo. The rules governing the shield were adopted, and a . very enjoyable evening was spent. Judging by the re- ] marks of various delegates, things look very bright in the cribbage line. The drawing of fixtures took place, and resulted as follows: Monday, May 29. —Druids against Card Club at Stratford. Wednesday, May 31.—Denbigh. Road against Te Popo, at Midhirst; Ngaere a bye. Wednesday, June 7.—Ngaere against Druids, at Ngaere. I Friday, June 9. —Te Popo against Card I Club at Te Popo; Denbigh Road a i by - ['Monday. June 12. —Druids against Denbigh Road, at Denbigh Road. Wednesday, June 14 —Ngaere against Card Club at Stratford; Te Popo a bye. Monday, June 19.—Denbeigh Road against Card Club, at Stratford. Wednesday, June 21—Te Popo against Ngaere, at Stratford; Druids a bye. Wednesday, June 28.—Druids against Te Popo, at Stratford. July 4.—Ngaere against Denbeigh Road at Stratford; Card Club a bye. The following will represent ' Druids against Card Club at Smith’s Rooms on Monday night:—A. Nelson, B. Green, J. Jones, B. Rowe, H. Leatch, E. Mumby, A. Klee, S. Reader, C. Hyndman, J. Maine, J. H. Sharroek, B. Jeffries, F. Le Rois, W. Wells. Emergencies: O. Boldt, W. Rudkin, W. Ferguson, C. Fowler. The following will represent Card Club:—R. Haylock. R. McFarlane, P. James, \\ . Brown. F. Jepson, J. Neal, A. White, E. Breeze, R. Kilpatrick, A. Hutchins, J. Marriner, W. Foley. H. Summerfield, P. Healey, W. Rogers. Emergencies: E. Gibson. T. Sanson, W. McQuay, W. G. Schnider.

GENERAL ITEMS. “If we stand for anything we stand for loyalty to the Throne and to the Empire,” said Mr. P. Thomson at last night’s annual meeting of the Taranaki Provincial Scottish Society, when moving the amnedment of a rule of the society relating to the expulsion of any member on account of misconduct. Have you seen the latest thing in Portable Typewriters? Call at W. H. Humphrey’s and see the new Portable Remington. No folding and unfolding. You simply open the case and the machine is ready for use. For private correspondence it cannot be beaten, neither can the price, £l9 10s. English magazines Fashion Books, etc., posted to any address. Country subscribers not receiving their Daily News regularly are r asked to immediately notify our circulation manager, care Mr. W. H. Humphrey, Stratford. Complaints will receive prompt attention.