STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 31 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 toe ie« with him. acclimatisation society. annual meeting. May 30. i The annual meeting of the Stratford Acclimatisation Society was held last night, Mr. A. W. Budge presiding over a small attendance. The annual report and balance sheet (as previously published) were adopted, the chairman stating that the balance sheet showed a very satisfactory state of affairs. Officers for the ensuing year • were elected as follows:—President, Mr. W. A. Budge (re-elected); vice-presidents, Messrs. W. P. Kirkwood and L. Riera; secretary, Mr. R. F. Harkness (re-elect-edj; treasurer, Mr. L. Riera; auditor, Mr.’A. A. Coleman (subject to consent) ; council, Messrs. J.Petrie, F. Whittle, > C. Massey, P. Hunter, C. B. Walsh, J. S. Lyons,* H. Campbell, H. E. Abraham. Importation of Game. Mr. Budge said that an African friend had informed him that the Franklyn, or brown, pheasant, common in Southern Rhodesia, should acclimatise well in New Zealand. It was a splendid game bird, hardy and well able to take care of itself. The secretary pointed out that the Northern Canterbury Society was moving to import the same bird. Mr. Budge said he had been advised that certain species of African antelope should also do well in New Zealand. However, the importation of stjch game was too big an undertaking for the Stretford society to attempt on their own account, but they should endeavor to co-operate with other societies. The secretary reported that he had inquired of both the Auckland and Canterbury societies regarding stubble quail, but neither society had any such birds. The Stratford society had not been able to secure pheasants 1, eggs, but had been offered young birds at 30s each. This price had been considered too high. Several members expressed the opinion that new blood should be introduced among the pheasants in the district, and, after discussion, the secretary was instructed to negotiate for the purchase of from 1 to 20 birds for liberation throughout the district. The question of the importation and liberation of deer in the back country of Taranaki was brought up by the president.

The secretary said it would be nee- 1 essary for someone‘interested to keep! the deer until they increased before ; liberating them. He did not think it • would be of any use liberating two or three. The secretary was instructed to pur- ; chase 50.000 brown trout ova. This num- ; ber was stated to be as many as the ■ society's hatcheries could handle. General. “Forestry is, of all things pertaining to the country, one of the most important,’’ said Mr. Budge. He thought the society might be able to do something in forestry matters in a small way. They owed it to the future generations that they should preserve the forests and the game. He thought it would be a good thing for the society to keep in touch with the Forestry Service. Tltc secretary was granted the usual honorarium, and the chairman was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. GENERAL ITEMS. The first match for the Darragh Card Shield was played last night, the Druids’ Club defeating the Card Club by 46 to 4 games. Following are the scores (Druids being mentioned first): —®. Green and J. H. Sharrock 9 v. P. Healey and R. Hay lock 5; E. Mumby and B. Rowe 6 v. J. Neal and A. White 5; F. Le Bois and W. Wells 5 v. F. Jepson and R. McFarlane 5; A. Nelson and H. Leitch 5 v. H. Summerfield and W. Brown 6; B. Jeffares and S. Reader 5 v. A. Hutchins and E. Breeze 8; J. Jones and J. Maine 10 v. R. Kilpatrick and J. Marriner 4; A. Klee and C. Hyndman 6 v. P. James and W. Foley S. Totals: Druids 46, Card Club 41. Stratford shops will bp closed all day on Saturday (King’s Birthday), and the late night will be observed on Friday. This is the latest .decision of the Retailers’ Association. A Scouts’ meeting is called for tomorrow night, at 8 p.m. The intention was to hold the meeting in the Scouts’ Hall, but, owing to lighting not being available, the meeting will be held in Smith’s tea-rooms. 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 orivate 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 asked to immediately notify our circulation manager, care Mr. W. H. Humphrey, Stratford. Complaints will receive prompt attention.