LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 68, 20 November 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A tonsorial artist is about to op.'a an establishment in the city of Wai totara, ami spare moments lie may have during the day will ho devoted to repairing hoots, says the Waverley correspondent of the Patea “Press.”

Headers and residents are always glad to hear of the success of Stratford “old hoys.” The results of the University examinations just out show that the, two from Stratford at present attending the Otago University are* continuing their successful career. Toaster K. .M. Wyllie, the Taranaki scholar of 1910, successfniy passed hi;; intermediate medical examinations, gaining a high position in anatomy and junior surgery, while .Master Lawrence Mail, University scholar of last year, passed iiis first term c xamination, first position-ag a medical student in physics and biology. These successes are very gratifying, especially in the light that usually they are not attained under a -two-year course.

Much amusement was caused in the Malclutha Court last. week («ays tlio Clutha Free Press) by the evident pool 1 opinion of tlio financial standing of mom dors of tlio medical profession as a class hold hy a gentleman who had had considerable experience as a private “broker” in connection with the sale of practice's in various parts of New Zealand. One of his observations, delivered in all seriousness, was “That’s the worst of these medicos, they can never ‘plunk’ down the cash. They haven't got it (pityingly).” The laughter was most audible from the three or four disciples of Aesculapius who were present.

Says the Waitra Mail ; Tun patriotic townsmen, who wish to remain anonymous. impressed with tin 1 smartness of the senior cadets, have struck the happy idea of presenting the corps with four bugles and a couple of 'drums, as the nucleus of a bugle hand. This action on the pari of the two gentlemen ks very highly appreciated, as the sound of drum and bugle will have a marked effect upon the cor])s when they are on the march. A cheque to cover the cost of the instruments has been handed to the commanding officer, who heartily thanks the gentlemen for their patriotic and practical interest in (he corps. The) order for the instruments has already! been despatched to Wellington. j

The* Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce will be pleased to leceive applications from anyone prepared to act as mounted special constables in case they are ref|uired. x

The \ :irious Dairy Eaetory Companies wrote intimating tli.it they wore in favor of adhering to the OpunakcEltbam line, rocontly recommended by tin' Commissioner.—Extract from the report in the “Press” of last meeting of the Patea Chamber of Commerce. Proceedings art' being taken by the .Dunedin police against two local tobacconists—carrying on. business in the city and at South Dunedin respectively—for alleged breaches of the (laming Act by selling tickets in Tatter.sail’s sweeps. The oases will come on for hearing next Wednesday, states the 0.1). Times.

Owners and trainers are reminded that all nominations for handicap events at the Taranaki Jockey Clnh’s popular Christmas Meeting (which takes place on. December 2(ith and 27th, 1913), will close* with the secretary (Mr E. I*. Webster), at New Plymouth at 9 p.m., to-morrow (Friday), November 21st.

The .spread of settlement in the Kaipara is responsible for over 300 oil launches being in commission on the several branches of the estuary. With its 900 miles of water frontage and letigthy rivers, the Kaipara furnishes splendid seaways, and many settlers keep launches for their mode of transport just as farmers in other localities keep buggies.

After viewing the root of a Californian thistle which was left tlie other day hy Mr C. B. Baird, of Bendemeer, it is evident (says the Lake County Press) why the efforts of t lie biologists and farmers of New Zealand to eradicate the pest have failed. The root ■referred to is lift (Jin. in length and appears to he as tough as whipcord. It was dragged out hy tin? plough from hard clay and the breaking strain must therefore have been very considerable, •

Tlie public should be on their guard against counterfeit sovereigns, which are stated to be in circulation in the South Island. Official information has been received in Stratford to the effect that a large number are in circulation, bearing Queen Victoria's head, ] v it,h the Imperial crown, dated 1891 and 1892 and composed of some alloy and gilt. The coins do not ring and are much under weight. The various banks are keeping a sharp look-out in case tlie coins are handed in to them.”' ‘ 1 ‘ '

A final reminder' is given of the sale of work in the Foresters’' Hall this evening. A largd mnnbei 1 of workers assembled last evening and erected the various stalls. This morning the ladies have been busy decorating, and now that the work is complete the hall looks exceedingly well. Amongst other attractions for this evening will be a magic well, specially provided for the children. The attendance this afternoon, was encouraging, and it is hoped a. crowded hall will ’be the resiilt "this evening. ‘

Stratford competitors wore very successful at tho Wanganui Show. Tho following secured award;- in the Jersey cattle section:—P. Pnter.-en, .Midhirst, first and champion hull ; ,j. Shutter, Midliirst, first yearling hull; T. Lynn, Aormauby, first two-year heifer; It. Lynn, Xormanhy, first and champion cow, Ruth 11. The following local competitors were successful in the dog section: T. Kirkwood, Belton setter, first Xew Zealand bred dog, first limit, first open, first gun dog, first best setter (any breed) Jn tlie show, first best gnu dog in the show, special best setter in the show, special best field dog °r hitch in the show; J. .McMillan, Airedale, six firsts, five seconds, special best pup, special best dog (beat Cherry Royalist); Mrs Dean, pugs, eight firsts, two seconds, one special ; H. Campbell, pointer, four firsts, - second; Copestake, throe- firsts,/one special ; Brake, two firsts; J-figgiusou, three firsts.