STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 December 1922, Page 6

STRATFORD.

DAILY NEWS AGENCY. Advertisements and items ot 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. FINAL CROWNING NI(SHT. December 5. The final crowning ceremony in connection with the Mardi Gras was held in the Town Hall last night, when the attendance was considerably larger than on Saturday night. The programme was on the lines of the previous ceremony, the following contributing items, which were all wqll received: Mrs. C. Massey (songs). Miss Bessie Sheahan (songs), Miss Myra Wilson (floral dances), Mr. A. Vinsen, (songs), Mr. Jack Cran (songs), Mr. C. H. Lawn (cornet solo), and Miss Loi Kivell (club swinging) . In the course of a short speech alter .the crowning, Mr. P. Skoglund referred appreciatively to the work done by the organiser (Mr. John Hopkins) throughout the campaign. At his call three cheers were given for Mr. Hopkins. Mr. Skoglund said that, after the New Year it was the intention to make another effort on a smaller scale to reach the £2OOO target aimed at. He was sdre that the workers who had helped the present movement could assist again.

As the queen candidates withdrew from the stage they - were accorded ringing cheers. A further list of honors was conferred 'by the queen (Miss Eileeh Kelly) upon prominent helpers in the campaign as follows:—Frank Cramer, P.S.B (Patriarch of Stratford Band); Harry Childs, K.A.F. (Knight of the Anvil and Forge); J. H. Burmester. M.R. (Master of the Rolls); Thomas Kirkwood, K.C. (Keeper of the Cellar); Wm. Darragh, M.B. (Marquis of Broadway); Thomas Grubb, K.L.H. (Knight of the Ladder and the Hose); G. T. Walters, K.L.C. (Keeper of the Linen Chest): Robor Woods, G.C.J. (Guardian of Campbell Jackson); J. W. McMillan, B.M.M. (Baron of Milking Machines); John B. Hine, E.T. (Earl of Toko); Robert Masters, N.Z.F.P.M. (New Zealand’s Fut ve Prime Minister). COMPETITION RESULTS. The drawing of a number of competitions, conducted under the auspices of the Mardi Gras, took place, at last night's crowning ceremony, Sergeant Dale, and Messrs. W. Robinson. W. H. Kelly and B. Davis supervising. The results were:—Table Cloth. — No. 75 ticket, held by —. Jones (no address). Tea Cosy.—No. 7, R. Ellis, care R. Richardson, Pembroke Road. Tray Cloth—No. 3, A. Cameron, Stratford. Art Union. —No. 638, J. H.

Thompson, Stratford. 1; No. 625, H. S. ■Martin, Club Hotel, 2; No. 624. A. H. Thomas. 3; No. 1310, Mrs. E. Brinsen, 4; No. 1313, Jim Kelly, 5; No. 18. R. Gray, 6; No. 1067, Miss E. Kelly, 7; No. 1053, R. Masters, 8.

The Midhirst-Wharehuia chairman (Mr. A. McMeekan) reports the following results of competitions conducted by his committee: The Horse, won by M. N. Cook, Stratford; three-decker cake, Mr. F. Mills and Mr. R. Hill, equal, lllbs sozs: vote-guessing (correct number, 252,994), Mr. W. Hume, Cardiff (250,000), 1; Mrs. N. Cook, Stratford (248,095), 2; Mrs. W. Darragh, Stratford (246,092), 3. BOY SCOUTS’ CAMP. The Stratford Boy Scouts will go into camp on the banks of the Waiwakaiho River at Kaimiro on January 1. The troop is enthusiastic in its preparations, but is unfortunately hampered by lack of finance and difficulty in obtaining tents. Application

was made to the Defence Department for the tents required, but the price at which they were offered for hire was •beyond the purse of the troop. Endeavors are still being made to obtain tents and supporters of the movement are being invited to loan tents and other material that will be of service to the Scouts.

Since Scoutmaster W. H. Humphreys took charge, of the troop some months ago great progress has been made, and on many occasions the Scouts have proved the value of their training in public service. This was evidenced at the recent A. and P. show, when a large squad of boys rendered creditable service to the society and to the public. Public support has been freely given to the movement in the past and it is probable that help Will again he forthcoming to make the coming camp 0. success. GENERAL ITEMS. The Stratford Technical High School steeplechase was held yesterday, thirtythree boys competing. The route was via Warwick Road, through King Edward Park, Portia Street, Pembroke Road and Swansea Road. After a keen contest Jakes won in 29min. 20sec. Boyd was second, Gernhoefer third, and Jackson fourth. About twenty 'boys completed the journey. It is proposed to make the event an annual one. Matriculation and scholarship examinations under the auspices of the University of New Zealand were conducted at the Parish Hall to-day, 39 candidates sitting. Of these 32 are from the Stratford Technical High School. The rainfall for the month of November totalled 9.11 inches, the greatest fall (1.55 indies) being on November

All ihc latest Magazines and Periodical, Fashion Books, the “Best Way” series, etc.. etc.; Collins’ Diaries for 1923; now on sale at W. H. Humphrey’s, Broadway, Stratford. 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.