STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 October 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. THE MARDI GRAS. POSITION OF CANDIDATES. Interest in the Mardi Gras carnival is being well maintained and there is keen rivalry between the different candidates’ committees to reach the top of the polls. Last night a moonlight dance was held on the tennis courts at Midhirst, in the interest of the Mid-hirst-Wharehuia candidate, the Stratford band being in attedance. The. associated shop assistants also held a successful dance in the Parish Hall. To-morrow a fancy dress football match has been arranged to take place on Victoria Park, and a cafe chantant will be held in the Medina tearooms in the evening. The Wharehuia committee will hold a social the same evening. On Friday evening a danse chantant will be held in the Cardiff school, the Fire Brigade and Band Lyric Orchestra supplying the music. A picture programme and community singing will be given at the King’s Theatre to assist the sports candidate. The positions of the candidates at present are:—Miss Walsh - (associated shop assistants) 1. Miss Nash (sports) 2. Miss Kivell (Midhirst-Wharehuia) 3, Miss Kelly (Fire Brigade and Band) 4.

PLUNKET SOCIETY SHOW. PRELIMINARY ARRANGEMENTS. A meeting of convenors of the various sections in the forthcoming Plunket Society sho4 was held in the A. and P. office last night. The date of the show was fixed at February 14 and 15, 1923. A comprehensive schedule was submitted. embracing flowers, plain and decorative classes, and a home industrial section for pupils attending the schools. It was decided that in the sweet pea table decoration classes the public should be the judges. No table centres or fancy vases will be allowed, but only plain vases. The primary object of the show is to raise funds for the provision of a motor car for the use of the district nurse, and it is hoped to increase the funds of the Plunket Society, which is doing good work in the district. The intention wa s expressed of holding two subsequent shows, the surplus funds to be devoted to beautifying purposes about the town. The improvement scheme in Victoria Park came under discussion and the need of seedlings and plants for planting out 4 was emphasised. It was hoped that any gardener having surplus seedlings or flowers would consider donating these to the public parks.

MUSICAL EXAMINATIONS. The Royal Academy of Music practical examinations were conducted at Stratford yesterday by the board’s examiner, Mr. Alfred Quaife, the following gaining passes:— Primary—Patricia Abraham, Nora Browning. Adele V. Carter (teacher, Miss Stanford. St. Mary’s School); Ola Masters, Dulcie Pearce, Keitha Wasley, 'Horace Waite (Stratford Convent); Mary E. Keegan (Miss T. Keegan, Cardiff) ; James, Dunn (Eltham Convent). Elementary—Alice Gibbs, Marjorie Stevenson (Miss Stanford) ; Marie McDonald. Veronica Sheehan (Stratford Convent); Mavis M. Doer (Opunake Convent). Lower Division.—Edith Jackson (Miss Stanford). Higher Division (singing).—Maida Ward (Stratford Convent). Local Centre grade).—Esme Lewers (Stratford Convent). HOSPITAL MATTERS. Mr. Johnston, technical inspector for public health, was in Stratford to-day and consulted with the chairman of the hospital Board and the medical superintendent and matron xHth regard to the proposed additions to the Nurses’ Home. Auditions to the home have become necessary owing to the proposed construction of a maternity block at the hospital and it is proposed to add another storey to the present building and bring it up-to-date. The interview with the officer proved most satisfactory and it is proposed to proceed with the mdtter, providing satisfactory financial arrangements can be made. The decision of the board to erect a maternity block has been very favorably received throughout the district, and th'e up-to-date building it is proposed to build should fill a long felt need, as there is no public maternity hospital in Taranaki at the present time. GENERAL ITEMS. The Mardi Gras sports committee applied to lasu night’s meeting of the school committee asking that a school half-holi-day be observed on October 19, the occasion of a sportg meeting on the show grounds. It was pointed out that the request could not be granted, as the school committee had power to grant only a certain number of holidays during the year and had already allotted the available number. Permission was granted the sports committee to use the school baths for a swimming carnival. The school committee last night accepted an offer by the Musical Society to stage a performance of “Chloris” on October 16 or 17, the committee and tlTe society to share the proceeds. KING’S THEATRE. ENTERTAINMENT TN ATD OF SPORTS’ CANDIDATE FRIDAY NIGHT. The sports committee, under the baton of Mr. G. Wilson, are making every possible move in order to get their candidate. Miss Nash, at the top of the list. Their next move will he the big entertainment which will be given at the King's on Friday night. A varied programme. comprising pictures, music, and ringing has been arranged. The title of the star attraction on the picture programme is '‘Chivalrous Charley,” a Selz-

nick super production, which can only Ibe described as one of the brightest, best and wittiest of pictures. The story is simple, yet it is told in a manner which should hold the interest of the most fastidious spectator. There are no dull moments, right at the start the fun throttle is fully opened, then the laugh clutch is let in with a bang, and away you go over the road of laughter, romance and thrills, rounding all the corners on two wheels. The following well known artists will also contribute items: Mr. Peter Aitken, Miss Sheahan, and Archie Bills. A special orchestra of six instrumentalists will be in attendance. Prices will be. D.C. Is 6d,. stalls Is, plus tax. Seaffl may be booked at Humphrey’s. bookseller. The price is Within the reach of everyone, and full vlaue will be given for admission charged. The sports’ committee are out for only the best. The residents of Stratford and district are notified that Ernest Davies, the London qualified sight-testing optician, visits Stratford every Tuesday, and may be consulted at Mr. Gaffaney’s, Broadway. Hours: 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. . At Humphrey’s, Broadway, Stratford: —Leach's Latest Jumper Book, Leach’s Children’s Woollies No. 2, Leach’s Jazz Knitting Book, Leach’s Summer Jumper Book, “Best Way” Children’s Knitted Dresses, Coats and Suits, “Best Way” 3rd Jumper Book, “Best Way” Babies’ Woollies, Weldon’s Knitted and Crochet Jumpers, all at lOd each, postage Id.