STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 September 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 representatative, care Mr. W. H. Humphrey, Broadway, Stratford. Orders for papers may also be left with him. GENERAL ITEMS. September 26. The fishing season opens on October 1, and everything points to a very successful season for anglers. The rivers are in good condition and the Acclimatisation Sociry has continued its policy of restocking and has liberated a large number of fry in the Pa tea River and other streams, so that anglers should get better sport than for years past.

The following are the winners of the medals presented by Mr. T. G. Grubb (local secretary of the Trinity College of Music) for highest marks gained in piano-forte-playing at the recent practical examination: Diploma, E. Lewers (Stratford Convent) ; Higher Local, Irene Neilson (Stratford Convent) ; senior, Olive Gill (Stratford Convent) ; Intermediate, Bulah Wickham (St. Mary’s School) ; Junior, Jessie Messenger (Miss Drake); Preparatory, Nancy Lawrence (Miss Moon) ; First Steps, Margaret Mathews (Stratford Convent).

The Stratford A. and P. Association is making considerable alterations to the main entrance to the showgrounds. The cottage, which has been an eyesore to the approach, has been removed and it is proposed to clear the ground vacated, using the site for a ladies’ rest tent, and to remove the ticket office, allowing for a sufficient sweep to enable cars to turn at the main gate. A star); was made last Thursday, and members were notified at Saturday’s general committee meeting of the intention to hold ' a working bee on Thursday, September 28, !at 10.30. To enable this work to be finished as soon as possible, the committee hope that as many members as possible will attend. STRATFORD MARDI GRAS. The various queen candidates’ committees have been busily engaged on recent evenings, marking out plans of campaign and making ready for the election, which commences next Friday evening with a great speech night in the King’s Theatre. Several excellent public speakers have consented to appear. To make the evening’s attractions more enjoyable, the Mardi Gras symphony orchestra will render a musical programme, while 15 minutes will also be devoted to a community sing, conducted by the Mardi Gras organiser. After the ten-minute speeches have been concluded, and while the votes on the best speech are being counted, there will be a short picture programme. The Mayor will preside at Friday’s function, seats for which ' may be reserved at Mardi Gras headquarters. The associated assistants in the retail businesses of the town have?, decided to support the candidature of Miss Linda Walsh. A full meeting of all shop assistants in every branch of the retail trade is called for this evening, at 7.30, in Mardi Gras headquarters. The Midhirst committee are conducting a ’ social gathering this evening in the Midhirst Hall, to introduce Miss E. Sartori, the ! district candidate. A large attendance is earnestly desired. Mr. Chas. Fox will supply the music. On Saturday evening the Band and Fire Brigade’s “Quaint People” will appear on Broadway, likewise the Combined Sports SersnaC’.ers.

The residents of Stratford and district are notified that ErneM Davies, the London qualified sight-testing optician, visits Stratford evei’y Tuesday, and may be consulted at Mr. Gaffaney’s, Broadway. Hours: 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Let Your Girls Learn to Sew. —2 Traced D’Oyleys, with white or colored

cottons for working, post free for 1/6; 2 traced d’oyleys. with white or colored cotton for working, in better quality, post free 1/10; traced camisoles in various shapes, with white or colored cotton