Local and General.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 85, 15 August 1923, Page 4

Local and General.

A lecture on a Maori subject is to be given at the Egmont Club on Monday evening next by the Hon. A. T. Ngata. The lecture will be open to members and their wives and lady friends. The annual meeting of the Cardiff Dafry Co. is being held on August 27th. Nominations for three seats on the directorate close on Saturday with the secretary, Mr T. IT. Penn. Weather forecast. —The indications are for winds freshening and westerly prevailing. The weather appears to be cloudy and unsettled, with rain following. The barometer has a falling tendency.—D. C. Bates, Wellington.

A man named Arthur Reginald Borland, who is also known by several aliases, has been arrested by the police at Wanganui on several charges of false pretences, alleged to have been committed at Otaki, Fielding, Marton, Stratford and Inglewood.

The fact that few Chinamen appear before the Court, charged with criminal offences, was made the BUhject of brief reference by the Chief Justice (Sir Robert Stout) in "Wellington when sentencing a Celestial on a charge of receiving. "The Chinese," said his Honour, "set an example in good behaviour."

A correspondent writes to an exchange as .follows:—"There is a very simple cure for the 'flu* in its first stage that is well "within the reach of all, and that is castor oil. It seems to attack the 'flu' germ at once and kill it. I have proved the cure on myself and several others, and in each case the patient has been up and well the next day. I am sure if everybody knew about it and took a sufficient dose (a table spoonful and a half) there would be an end of the epidemic.

At the monthly meeting of the Stratford Fire Brigade, it, was decided to hold a fancy dress ball this year on 13th September, with a children's fancy dress ball on the following night. Trophies have been promised for the best dresses as follows: Best paper dress made from fancy paper, cheapest manufactured dress, most elaborate fancy dress, and most original dress. The prizes for the children's ball will be announced later. It was also decided that owing to the numerous complaints made re smoking at concerts ana dances in the Town Hall, the Council's by-law be strictly enforced, and any person breaking such by-law will in future be prosecuted..

At a meeing of settlers in the Pohokura and Wiiangamomona districts, the question of approaching the Government to reduce the rents oi the Crown tenants and adjust the Advances to Settlers' mortgages was discussed. The fact was stresed that the slump had seriously affected that class of hilly country, being worse than any other district, because during the war period when high prices were being received by most farmers, settlers in the districts mentioned derived very little benefit, as they were not able to fatten cattle, and had to keep stock at a loss.

Winter Is on us again. Get your spouting and downpipes repaired and don't let the timber i n your houses and shops decay for the sake of a few shi'.linga. Stan Rob Inson will do you a good job. Stei ilonp 2o Weston Bros, and give voir order. % Sanderson and Judd for plumbing drain-laying electric work, etc All kinds of electric fittings stocked Good work, prompt attention. Telephone '222, x

A party of twenty-six leave Wanganui to-day for Mt. Ruapehu to participate in the winter sports. The mountain slopes are reported to be in excellent condition for ski-log, and if the weather holds good a most enjoyable time should be spent. There have been numerous enquiries at the Stratford Post Office for application forms for State Advances loans. These forms can now be obtained at the Post Office In respect of (1) loan to acquire a home, maximum amount £1250, and (2) loan to erect dwelling house up to the value of £1250. For the position of president of the Stratford Racing Club, Mr S. Pitt has been renominated and is the only candidate for the position. Messrs H. E. Abraham and M. McDonald have been nominated as vice-presidents, but there being only one vacancy an election will be held. Mr A. Stewart has been nominated for the committee, and no other nominations being forthcoming he is duly elected members' representative. While Mrs Bounell with her eleven-weeks-old baby and a girl, accompanied by a lady friend, was driving in a horse and gig near the Ngaere Gardens this morning, the horse fell and all except the girl were thrown ion the road. As soon as the horse got up, It bolted towards the Ngaere station, where it was stopped without further incident. The baby was found to have broken Its leg, and after being treated by Dr. Steven was conveyed to the Stratford Public Hospital. Smart Bros, tor electric light advertising flashing Solar Lamps. For Electric wiring, repairs, etc. ring up No. 30 and at nijriit No 156.

Jack Sullivan of Regan Street, undertakes to do plumb! ag, electric light installations, repairs, and concrete paths etc., at reasonable cost. Best materials used. Workmanship guaranteed. Estimates given. x

"I don't know how you sell «t at the price" is what they all say who have inspected and tried the beautifully finished new model 1923 Chevrolet car, £290 complete. Inspection invited and demonstrations arranged.—Stevenson, Blackstock & Co. International Harvester Co., Regan Street. s Sharland's 'Moa Brand* Eer? Preservative hae a wonderful record for absolute reliability. Eccs have been kent sweet and without taint even after being preserved for Over two vearg. «