STRATFORD DISTRICT PAGE

Taranaki Daily News, 20 November 1926, Page 14

STRATFORD DISTRICT PAGE

(FROM OUR RESIDENT REPORTERS:

CYCLE ROAD RACING.

CLOSE FINISHES PROVIDED. On Thursday afternoon the Stratford Cycle Club held road races for boys and men, the former to Midhirst and back, and the latter to Douglas and back. A strong north wind retarded the efforts of the riders, but there was no rain. Tho men’s race was won by G. Vickers (omin) and the boys’ race by L. Ford (14iuin). Competition was keen in both races and the several riders in the men’s race could not stand the pace and failed to finish. In the absence of the reguar officials of the club, Messrs T. Kirkwood and W. Power and F. D. Gaffaney rendered sendee as timekeeper. The course for the men’s race was from Stratford to the Douglas factory by the east road, and back along the same course. The whole distance is 26 miles. The following are the results;—G. Vickers (omin) 1, R. Vickers (ljmin) 2, E. Caldwell (2min) 3. Time, 71min 15 sec. The finish was an exciting one, the three men crossing the line within a few feet of each other. Also started: W, Waite (Bmin), S. Coon (7min), P. Rogers (ojmin), E. Stockman (4min), W. Broadley (IJmin), R. Penniall (Imin). A close finish was also provided by the boys’ race, which covered a distance of six miles. The results were:—L. Ford (IJmin) 1, J. Koefoed (Imin) 2, J. Withers (scr) 3, C. Reid (Jmin) 4, K. Paynter (Jmin) 5, K. Donnelly (1-1 min) 6, C. Smith (scr) 7. Time, 19min 30sec. CHAMPIONSHIP MEDAL. The men’s race on Thursday was the third in a series of five for which championship points are being allotted. A handsome gold medal donated by Lightband and Wann, Ltd., will go to the winner of this series. So far the position of the riders is as follows:—R. Penniall 8 points, R. Vickers 7, P. Rogers C, E. Caldwell 6, G. Vickers 6, W. Hill 3, W. Broadley 3, W. Blair 2, J. Williscroft 2, W. Waite 2, S. Coon 2, C. Rogers 1, G, Payne 1, W. Baskin 1, L. Gargan 1. TANGARAKAU SHOOTING. ACCUSED RELEASED ON BAIL.

At the Stratford Court yesterday, before Messrs. G. E. Wilson and W. McInnes, J.P/s, Stanley Emerson Carlyle Taylor appeared on remand, charged with attempting, on November 14, at Tangarakau, to murder James Farrally. Mr. Coleman, for the accused, applied for bail, and this was not opposed by the police in view of the improved condition of the injured man.

Taylor was remanded to December 6, bail being fixed in the sum of £4OO in his own recognisance and two sureties of £2OO each.

“DOROTHY.” ELTHAM SOCIETY’S SUCCESS. The Eltham Musical Society, in their performance of “Dorothy,” were accorded au enthusiastic reception at Stratford last night, when the large audience was treated to an exceptionally enjoyable two hours’ entertainment, the performers showed an improvement even on the first night’s performance at Eltham. Before the company left the stage Sir Walter Carncross, president of the Eltham Society, thanked the audience for the reeeption accorded the performance and expressed hope that the Stratford and Eltham societies would continue to give performances in both towns. Many bouquets and other tributes were then presented to the principals and orchestra. The Eltham Society was later entertained at supper - by the Stratford Operatic Society, many congratulatory speeches being made.

BOWLING. Entries for the Saturday and the evening tournaments will close to-day, instead of on Thursday last. The following will represent the Stratford Club iu a frfondly match on the Avon green today:-—Allen, Butcher, Davis, Mcßae, Sanderson, Porritt, Paterson, Leach, Howard, C. Martin, C. Thomas, Woodhead, Battersby, Ewing, Fenwick, Harper, V. Johnson, Olliver. Avon will be represented by Ball, Burke, T. Coleman, O. Coleman, Clemow, Hopkins, Rev. Hunt, F. Jackson, Lampshire, R. Masters, H. Masters, A. E, Moss, N. Moss, Mantle, North, Orr, Randle, Stewart, Rogers, White, Pearce. A challenge match will also be played at Avon between Stratford and Avon for the Robins stars, at present held by the Avon rink (J. Masters, Hardy Jones, F. Weston and MacDonald). The challengers will be represented by C Lindop, G. Smart, P. Skoglund, A. H. R, Amess (s), and Avon by J. Masters, Robins, Jones, MacDonald (s).

GENERAL ITEMS. Yfosterday morning a small quantity of bitumen boiled over in the tar-boiler at Rugby Road and treated passing motorists to a smoky blaze for a short time. The engineer of the Inglewood County Council reports that no damage was done and that only a very small quantity of bitumen was lost. At present the indications are that the Stratford A. and P. Association’s 1926

slow will be an exceptional one in every way. Entries have been coming in well and by nine o’clock to-night, whep general entries close at the secretary’s office, it is expected that a record number of entries will have been filed. Despite the fact that butter-fat has fallen to a low level this season, the clearing sale held yesterday on the farm of Mr. M. McDonald, Nash Road, Stratford, showed that farmers generally have confidence in the ultimate future of the dairy industry. For so late in the year, the sale was a record one for grade cattle, the average price obtained for the 50 dairy cows being £ll 10s. Cows which calved in August brought £l5 10s, and the keen demand throughout the province which evidently exists for good typo cows was apparent from the fact that buyers were present from Opunake, New Plymouth, Waverley and Waitara. The sale was conducted by Messrs Newton King, Ltd., in conjunction with the Farmers’ Co-op., and the auctioneers (Messrs C. Williams and P. G. Budd) cleared the offerings within two hours. It was also a remarkable sale in that the inplements and farm sundries realised splendid prices. The Stratford Plunket Society will hold their annual street day to-day. The stalls will be placed in front of Gaffaney’s shop in Broadway. PERSONAL ITEMS. Mr. R. Fletcher, postmaster at Stratford, returned from extended leave on Thursday night. He resumed his duties yesterday. KING THEATRE STRATFORD TO-NIGHT. What happens when a pretty little “hard-boiled” actress hides from justice because of a crime she hasn’t committed? That’s the basic thought about which William de Mille’s new Paramount production, “The Runaway,” is based. In the hotel room of a man she loves, while “on location” with a movie company, he is accidentally shot and seriously wounded. Not knowing from whence the bullet came, and in a paroxysm of fear, tho girl dashes out to head for the hills. A young Kentucky mountaineer, on his way home, is appealed to for help, and he agrees to take her across tho State line. No questions as to her running away—he asks only two things—that she change her clothes and wash the signs of “a painted woman” from her face. So he takes her home—not at all the chic actress—but merely a very much frightened little girl in overalls a lot too big for her. What happens? Do they fall in love with each other? How do the mountain folk take to the girl? Will her old sweetheart find them? This, and much more will you discover on seeing the picture. Clara Bow’s the girl, Warner Baxter the rescuer, and William Powell the man who is shot, while George Bancroft is seen as Baxter’s enemy.