STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 June 1922, Page 6

STRATFORD.

STRATFORD AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news . publication in the Taranaki Daily News should be left at the office of our local representatative, Mr. W. H. Humphrey. Broadway, Stratford. Order* for papers may also be left with him.

A. & P- association. ° N E the annual report. | B June 15- ' The annual report of the Stratford Agri- ■ cultural and Pastoral Aseoeiatron states, * inter alia: Seventy-four new members c have been enrolled during the past twelve G months and 17 registrations accepted. It j will be seen from a comparison with last ft year’s balance sheet that subscriptions show ( a decline of £77 and donations towards .j the prize fund a decrease of £BO, the fall- £ ing off in both cases being very largely attributable to the financial stringency. f . Gate receipts and takings generally at the s annual show were, unfortunately seriously t affected through the inclement state of the weather prevailing at that time, receipts from revenue-producing sources being £290 a less than at the 1920 fixture. The an- y nual show held on November 23 and 24, c after allowing for the deletion of the dog i section, which, through lack of as- j sistance, was abandoned, produced entries s well over the average of the preceding i five years. The quality of exhibits penned < was of a very high standard and represen- 1 tative of the productivity of the district. ‘ The erection of new and up-to-date pig ( pens provided a long-felt want; that exhibitors appreciated the outlay’ involved ’ was reflected in the entry, it being the 1 largest that the society has had in this : (section. Additions and slight alterations 4in the luncheon-rooms were completed in time for the annual show, and proved of great convenience to the ladies and gentlemen in charge. A sports carnival was held and the society benefited to the extent of £l4O. As a result of this effort it has been decided to make the carnival an annual event. The committee, on behalf of the association, wish to thank most sincerely those who generously contributed towards the prize fund; also the ladies and gentlemen who assisted in the tea kiosk , and other departments of the show. An ' especial word of thanks is due to the ladies , of the refreshment-rooms, who not only on the occasion of the show but at all functions in which the society is interested have come forward and rendered most valuable and painstaking assistance. In conclusion, ■ your committee earnestly request all members to assist the association during the present depression by paying their subscriptions promptly and inducing their neighbors and friends to enrol as members. The coming year will probably be the most critical in the society’s history, and it is only by loyal support and co-operation that the society is able to fulfil its mission to the district, extend its sphere of influence, and promote the interests of the town and country alike. FINNERTY ROAD BOUNDARY. EFFORT OF THE COMMISSION. The Stratford County Council has received a copy of the report of the Commission which investigated the question of altering the boundaries between the Stratford and Eltham Counties in the vicinity of Finnerty Road. As a result of the report, the boundary will remain unaltered, though the Commissioners say that if a sufficiently strong demand had been made to them by the parties they would have recommended a boundary south of the present boundary. The Commission recommends that the whole cost of the Commission be borne by the Eltham County Council, each county to pay its own solicitor’s costs. MARKET PRICES. T. Lamason’s weekly report states: “We had a most successful sale last Saturday, and nearly all lines offering met a ready demand. Good poultry is in very great demand, also vegetables, such as cauliflowers and cabbage, carrots, etc. We quote:—Hens 2/6 to 3/6; pullets 4/- . to 8/-; roosters, 2/- to 5/-; ducks, 3/- to 1 4/6; geese 4/- to 5/6; apples 3/- to 6/-half-cases; meat anything from Id to 4d , per lb (prime cuts). T. Lamason’s usual ■ weekly sale to-morrow —meat, wheat, potatoes, etc.—should be of interest.

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