STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 July 1922, Page 6

STRATFORD.

DAILY NEWS AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication In the Taranaki Daily News should be left at the office of our local representatatlve, Mr. W. H. Humphrey, Broadway. Stratford. Orders for papers may also be left with him. ABATTOIRS MANAGEMENT. July 20. Mr. Kinnear Roas, manager of the Stratford abattoirs, writes with reference to the discussion regarding abattoirs matters at the last meeting of the Borough Council as follows: ‘“Your report was not sufficiently explicit and was somewhat misleading in these respects: It was not made clear that I had voluntarily resigned the position of abattoirs manager through friction with the Mayor, and that the amount of £5O paid by the council to the Government in consideration of my services as manager was paid into the Public Account, not to me, as inferred, and the amount formed no part of my salary, which was paid entirely by the Government department and is neither increased nor diminished by any amount the council pays the Government. So that I lose nothing in salary by the change, but am a distinct gainer by having less responsibility.” At the meeting of the council Mr. Ross’ engagement as manager was terminated at his own request, and Mr. R. Jenkins was appointed to the managership. The £5O previously paid to the department in consideration of the services of Mr. Ross as manager will now be paid to Mr. Jenkins, but Mr. Ross will continue as Government inspector, he' having previously filled the dual position.

TOKO ROAD BALL. A very successful masquerade ball was held in the Toko hall last night, the proceeds being in aid of the hall funds. The music, supplied by three instrumentalists, was excellent, and a good supper was provided by the local ladies. Following are some of the fancydress characters: Mr. E. Smith, The Devil; Mr. N. Lofroth, Shunter; Mr. D. Lofroth, School Girl; Mr. O. Lofroth, Waitress; Mr. L. Leyden, Eclipse Flour; Mr. E. Baker, Sailor; Mr. F. Jamieson, Sailor; Mr. F. Khutz. Policeman; Mr. E. Rose. Jockey: Mr. L. Gooch. Dr. De John; Mr. L. Martell, Morning, and Evening: Mr. L Hill. Indian Prince; Mr. R. Carry er, Spanish Bull Fighter; Mr. F. Toms, Pastry Cook; Mr. C. Gordon. Cowboy: Mr. G. Mather, Nigger; Miss Martell, Ghost; Miss M. Toms. Maori (winner) ; Miss B. Boyd. Southern Cross; Miss G. Gordon, Folly: Mrs. Barbar. Dutch Peasant: Miss M. Leydon. Witch: Miss O. Jamieson and Miss S. Lofroth. Black Twins; Miss L. Leydon. Aunt Choloe; Miss A. Jamieson. Ruination.

EGMONT CLUB CONCERT. A most enjoy:, hie concert programme was rendered at the Egmont Club last night by the Hawera Male Choir under Conductor Mr. Harold Ackroyd. Although it was only possible to invite members of the club and their lady friends on account of the limited seating accommodation, the building was well filled. Nearly all the numbers were enthusiastically encored, solos by Messrs. Chas. Lamb and George Tfarvey being particularly well received. At the conclusion of the programme Mr. T. Lawson. on behalf of the club, thanked the choir for their entertainment and expressed the hopp that a return visit would be paid in the near future. Before leaving the visitors were entertained at supper in the Fire Brigade station.

The popular amusement parlor situated in Broadway is for sale. Mr. Durran states that he is leaving for America shortly in connection with rifle patents and has to dispose of the business. Particulars are advertised in this issue. Householders wishing to secure useful household furnishings and miscellaneous articles should make a point of attending T. I. Lamason’s mart sale on Saturday. The complete contents of a house will be sold on * account of a client leaving the district. The usual meat and sundries sale should also be worth attending. 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 pages 4d. 100 pages 6d, 120 pages 7d; writing tablets from fid to 1/9 (cream laid or linen faced). Large assortment of ( traced goods, x d'oyleys. tray cloths, centres, play aprons, feeders, camisoles, dressing jackets, nightdresses, etc., all at reasonable prices at Mrs. Humphrey’s fancy needlework depot.