STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 October 1922, Page 7

STRATFORD.

DAILY NEWS AGENCY. I Advertisements and items of news for bubllcation 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. RAINSTORM CAUSES TROUBLE. Oct. 13. The rainstorm of yesterday and last night played havoc with the functions arranged by the sports and associated shop assistants’ committees in the interests of their respective carnival queen candidates, and though functions were held at Tarata and Whangamomona in spite of the weather, the comfort of the patrons and promoters was seriously interfered with. The sports committee conducted a very enjoyable concert and dance at Tarata, the public hall being well filled by local residents and visitors from Stratford and Inglewood, musical and other items given by members and supporters of the committee being highly appreciated. Those possessed of private cars made the homeward journey over the. treacherous Tarata zigzag without serious mishap, but the motor lorry load of flports supporters who made the journey from Stratford were less fortunate. The night proved so wet and boisterous that it was deemed unwise to attempt to cross the zigzag before daylight. At day-dawn, however, the motor lorry refused to start, and it was found that ".he magneto had become soaked with rain water. The unfortunate revellers waited till the telephone office opened at eight o’clock, and then despatched a message to Stratford for a new magneto, which duly arrived, and the p<?rty 1 reached Stratford shortly after midday. The associated shop assistants were as i unfortunate at Whangamomona. Th? Costume Comedy Company held a successful concert and dance at the Whangamomona Hall, and then made an attempt to reach Stratford by motor lorry and car. The cars got safely through, but the lorry got stuck in the liiud midway on the Whangamomona Saddle. It was found necessary to return to Whangamomona, where free lodgings were provided for the party by a local landlord. The company returned to Stratford by train this morning, but the lorry was left at Whangamomona. The “March of the Giants” to-morrow I night is a feature which should claim a j great deal of attention. The march will • take the form of a massed parade of I Stratford’s tallest men, who will be ' preceded by the Eltham Pipe Band. The i great men will be followed by the small I men, and at the conclusion of the parade an al fresco entertainment will be held, which will include community singing i and other jollification. On Sunday night, at 8.30 p.m., the first of a series of fortnightly Sunday concerts will be held in the King’s Theatre. GOLF SEASON CLOSED. The golfing season in Stratford was closed yesterday, when a mixed foursome was played The competition was won by Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Lyons, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Malone being placed second. The following trophies won during the season were presented to the winners by Mr. H. D. Hill, vice-president of the club:—Ladies’ championship, Mrs. Hill; junior ladies’ championship, Mrs. Boon; men’s championship, Mr. J. Winter; junior men’s championship, Mr. N. C. Fookes. A match, the proceeds of which -went to the interests of the sports queen candidate, was also played GENERAL ITEMS. Letters received from Mr. W. P. Kirkwood this week state that he will arrive in New Zealand at the end of October. Writing about his travels, he said he flew from Paris to London, the journey occupying two hours 55 minutes. He was favorably impressed with the conditions in Berlin, while the country itself appeared to be prosperous. Friends . will be pleased to learn that Mr. Kirkwood was keeping in good health. A ' telegram received this morning states that Mr. Kirkwood reached Auckland by the Niagara to-day.—Post. Miss L. Walker has been appointed a ■ special assistant at the Stratford Primary School, and will commence her (Juties on Monday next. KING’S. THEATRE, STRATFORD. ’ “OVER THE HILL.” ! 1 The William Fox super special production “Over the Hill ’ will commence its f screening at the King’s Theatre, Strat- * ford, to-night, and will be shown again on Monday night. There has been so a much said in magazines and newspap- c era all over the country anent the sen- 3 sational run of “Over the Hill” that it o seems almost superfluous to dwell at s length on its merits. The theme of the j< picture is mother love, and the story is h based on the work of Will Carleton, who f] lived on a farm and knew intimately the f] characters that have been made immortai on the screen. The picture is one a that will reach, by its strength of sentiment, the heart of the most jaded and s 1 calloused playgoer. It has nevertheless V many lighter moments when the risibilities are tickled by some of the most de- ’ r lightful comedy ever flashed on the screen. A full orchestra will accom- u pany the picture, with a' specially select- ,J--ed musical score. The prices are: D.C. st 2s, stalls Is fid. phis tax, sixpence extra booking fee. “Over the Hill” will not be w screened at to-day’s matinee. Wallace w Reid in “The World’s Champion,” will tc be screened at the matinee performance, df Patrons’ of “Over the Hill” are advised to book their seats without delay. e;

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.

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