STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 July 1922, Page 6

STRATFORD.

t STRATFORD AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication In rhe Taranaki Dally News should be left at the office of our local representatative, Mr. W. H. Humphrey, Broadway, Stratford. Orders for papers may also be left OLD PUPILS’ ASSOCIATION. FORMATION CONFIRMED. July 13. The preliminary steps in the formation of a Stratford Old Pupils’ Association were taken some time ago and an executive committee was elected. A further meeting was held last night, the president, Mr. F. Bowler, presiding over - an attendance of about 30. A number of apologies for absence were received. The president said the object of the present meeting was to decide whether the association should lapse or whether it should be started all over again. The former meeting was hardly a representative one, and it might be desired to make a fresh start. It might even be desired to form both old boys’ and old girls' associations. On the motion of Mr. S. Spence it was resolved to confirm the action of the former meeting in forming the Old Pupils’ Association and that it should continue under that name. A resolution was passed confirming the election of the existing committee, with the addition of two lady members to be appointed by Misses Boon and Gernhoefer. Two vice-presidents and an assistant secretary were elected, making the official positions as follows:—President, Mr. F. Bowler; vice-presidents, Messrs F. D. Jeffries and S. Spence: secretary, Mr. A. R. Masters; assistant secretary, Miss [Gernhoefer; committee, Messre R. Wood, j A. Rawles, G. Hall, F. D. Jeffries, W. H. Masters. R. R. Tyrer. and Misses Gernhoefer and Boon. The question of eligibility for membership was discussed. Mr. Spence moved that all old pupils of the Stratford school up to the time of the opening of the new High School be eligible. Mr. R. Wood moved an amendment that membership be restricted to those pupils attending the primary school previous to IS9B or to pupils of the secondary department of the District High j School after that date. The motion was i withdrawn and the amendment was car- ( ried. ! It was resolved that all tpachers of i eligible pupils be also eligible as honor- | ary members. [ The drafting of rule* was left to the executive to report to a general meeting. The annual subscription was fixed at ss. Mr. A. R. Masters said the secretary of the Stratford ■ Swimming Club, had suggested that the Association take over the control of swimming. Baths were to be built at the new school, and he thought the proposal a good one. The Swimming Club now had a credit balance of £3O, and this would help to advance the interests of swimming.—Negotiation with the Swimming Club was left to the executive. GENERAL ITEMS. 1 A meeting of delegate* from the R.S.A., Territorials and Cadets recently unonimously resolved to hold a monster garrison ball, and a strong committee has been set up to promote the function. Advice has been received from several officers offering co-operation and support. and if hopes are realised the ball should be a highly successful one. , THE KING’S THEATRE. “Beautiful Britain.” a wonderful scenic, produced in five exquisite parts, will be screened at the King's Theatre. Stratford, commencing at the matinee at 2.30 to-day, and again to-night at 8. “Beautiful Britain” is an epoch-making scenic, magnificently photographed and artistically toned and tinted. If you were bofn in England you should come and renew your happy . childhood days; if you were born in New Zealand, you should certainly see the land from whence your forefathers came. Usual prices, box plan at Humphrey’s, bookseller. Stratford. Particulars of T. Lamason’s weekly sale are advertised in this issue. 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. At W. H. Humphrey’s, Broadway: School pads, 150 pages, good paper, ruled. 1/- each: exercise books, 50 page.* 4d, 100 pages (kl. 120 pages 7d; writing tablets from fid to 1/9 (cream laid or linen faced). Large assortment of traced goods, d’oyleys. tray cloths, centres, play apron*, feeders, camisoles, dressing jackets, nightdresses, etc., all at reasonable prices at Mrs. Humphrey’s fancy needlework depot.