STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 September 1922, Page 6

STRATFORD.

DAILY NEWS AGENCY. t Advertisements and items of news for publication in the Taranaki Daily News should be left at the office of our local representatative, care Mr. W. H. Humphrey, Broadway, Stratford. Orders for papers may also be left with him. A BOWLERS’ KORERO. THE STRATFORD CLUB. September 14. A most enjoyable korero was held in the Town Hall last night by the Stratford Bowling Club, the officers of all the other clubs in the Taranaki Centre being invited. There was a large attendance, and under the presidency of Mr. George Smart, president of the Stratford Club, the function was carried out in good bowling spirit. In opening proceedings, Mr. Smart apologised for the absence of Messrs. J. D. Sole (New Plymouth), J. Masters, J. Salmon, J. Sutherland, and F. Spurdie (Inglewood). He thanked the following donors for gifts towards the function: Messrs. Walters, Smart, Lyons,, McMillan, T. McDonald, Butcher, Cook, H. Kirkwood and D. Cameron.

When the loyal toast had been duly honored, Mr. Smart proposed the toast of the “Taranaki Centre.” He “Altogether there are 18 centres with a total membership of 13,949 under its jurisdiction. It is the Taranaki centre with which we have more particularly to do. The executive of this centre is elected from the 17 different Taranaki clubs with a membership of 920 bowlers. The executive give a great deal of time and consideration !'in looking after all matters pertaining to I bowling, and in general manage and carry out our annual tournament at New Plymouth, which, I can say, is conducted and carried out second to none in New Zealand. The centre is worthy of our consideration and thanks for the time and trouble they take in our game.” Responding, Mr. J. W. McMillan thanked the president for his fine eulogy of the I Taranaki Centre. He referred appreciaI tively to the services of the president, secretary and members of the centre, and i detailed the activities of the centre in the interests of bowling during the year, and j enumerated the proposals for the coming year’s sport. Mr. J. Carter (Elthain Club) proposed “The Stratford Club,” which, he said, was always courteous to visitors.

Responding, Mr. J. S. Lyons said that in i the coming year the Stratford Club ini tended to divide into two sections for the shield competition, and thus enable every member to have a game on Thursday afternoons. He believed the Avon Club intended to do likewise. He had noticed that the Eltham Club did not intend to enter a team in the shield competition. He thought this was a wrong step and he hoped Eltham would reconsider this decision. If they did so they would get the hearty supI port of tlm * ratford Club. | “Visiting Bowlers” was proposed by Mr P. Skoglund. Messrs. Perratt (Auckland) ' and Carter (Elthain) responded. Mr. Carter explained why Eltham withdrew from the banner competition. The Eltham Club • had been reconstructed at the recent annual meeting. They had given the club ? good stir up and hail the best annual meeting for years. The new committee was a good one, and he hoped they would have a successful future. They had put themselves on a good financial footing, and would start the new season free of debt, excepting for mortgages. To build up a club, it was necessary to take in young members. The reason they dropped out of the shield matches was because they were a weak club and wished to build up on young -members. If they had joined in the shield matches, many of the young members would be left at home. However, if their decision was going to affect other clubs, Eltham might be inclined to reconsider it.

Mr. Smart urged Mr. Carter to go back to Eltham and advise them to join in the shield competition, as this would be the best possible practice for the young players. Mr. J. Allen proposed “Kindred Sports,” and Messrs. R. F. Harkness and D. J Malone responded. In proposing the toast of “The Ladies,” Mr. C. Jackson appealed for more consideration from the club for the bowlers’ wives and daughters. He thought that some days throughout the season should be set aside for ladies’ play. The ladies should not be invited to the greens to provide afternoon tea or give some service. Mr. Robbins responded. The toast of “The Press,” proposed by Mr. J. S. Lyons, was also honored. The musical side of the eptertainment was provided by Messrs. C. Fox (piano), R. Cottier (violin), P. Aitken, Jack Carter, F. Cogar, G. T. Walters, P. Skoglund and Robbins, and other items were given by Messrs. W. Kerr, W. McDonald and C. Winter, and community singing enlivened proceedings. The secretary (Mr. Carmen) gave valuable service to the function. The catering was creditably carried out by the Central Tea Rooms. ST. ANDREW’S CONCERT. A concert in connection with the bulb show was held in St. Andrew’s Hall on Tuesday night. The weather was unpropitious, and there was only a moderate attendance. At the close of the evening he remaining flowers were Dutch-auc-tioned, and realised good prices. Supper was then dispensed, and praise is due to the ladies for its excellence. The following was the concert programme: Mr. Grant sang “I Wonder if Ever the Rose,” and gave as an encore “Shadows.” Miss ' Phillips sang “If I Might Come to You,” i and “The Way Home;” Miss McDonald, i “Home Along” and “Out of the Darkness;” Miss Bremner, “Roses.” Mrs. Hann and Miss B. Ross gave humorous recitations. The programme was a most enjoyable one. STRATFORD “MARDI GRAS.” The Stratford people are entering heartily into the movement to hold a great “Mardi Gras,” the object of which is to raise £2OOO to secure new instruments and uniforms for the re-formed brass band. Already two candidates have been nominated for the “Queen of the Mardi Gras” contest. Miss L. Nash being the representative of the Combined Sports, while Miss Eillen Kelly will carry the support of the baud and fire brigade. The districts immedi- ' ately adjacent to Stratford are being in- ! vited to nominate candidates, and these districts are promised a percentage of the I money which they contribute to the voting fund. The money thus returned may

be devoted to any object which may be selected by the various districts interested in the scheme. The period of activity will be spread over several weeks, and direct action will commence as soon as all queen nominations are to hand. The ultimate object of the “Mardi Gras” is to make the Stratford band the best organisation of its kind in the Dominion. PERSONAL The death of Mr. John Kirkpatrick, which occurred at New Plymouth on Monday, removes another of Stratford’s old identities, he and his brother having been among the earliest settlers of that town. Mr. Kirkpatrick, who was 88 years of age. has for the last few years been living in New Plymouth. FIRE AT OHURA. TEACHER’S RESIDENCE DESTROYED. At about three o’clock on Saturflay morning, the teacher’s residence at the Ohura School was found in flames and, with the contents, was totally destroyed. The origin of the fire is a mystery, as at the time of the occurrence the building was unoccupied, Miss Breen, the teache?, not. having returned from her holidays. Miss Breen has lost the whole of her per sonal belongings, which were not covered by insurance. The building itself was not insured, it not being the policy of the department to cover the school residences. An inquiry is to be held, at which Mr. Sims will represent the Education Board and the inspector of police the Education Department. Particulars of T. Lamason’s weekly sale are advertised in this issue. THE MODERN WAY. “Old ways remain until some one invents better methods.” Our system of Motor Furniture Removal is now recog nised as the most up-to-date way of shifting. Any distance, Town or Country. Estimates given on application.— The New Zealand Express Company, LixttiUd.