Local and General.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 91, 22 August 1923, Page 4

Local and General.

The formation of a new club, to be known as the Taranaki A. and P. Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Club is announced. The Christchurch City Council decided on the casting vote of the Mayor, to revert to the old system of municipal elections known as first past the post. A proposal to hold a health week in Dunedin was discussed at a large and representative gathering of citizens yesterday, and the proposal was approved, the date of the special effort to synchronise with that of other centres, October 7«'to 14. Dr McKibbin, district health officer, outlined the scheme. Jack Sullivan undertakes to do plumbing, electric light, installations, repairs, and concrete paths etc., at reasonable cost. Best materials used. Workmanship guaranteed. Estimates given. Private residence, Regan St., Phone 94. . x “I don’t know how’ you sell U at the price” is what they all say who have inspected and tried the beautl fully finished new model 1923 Chevrolet car, £290 complete. Inspection invited and demonstrations arranged —-Stevenson, Blackstock & Co. International Harvester Co., Regan j Street, x j

The friends of the family will regret to learn that Mr D. K. Gooch > is seriously ill. Weather forecast—The indications are for south-easterly winds, moderate to strong. The weather appears likely to be cloudy and unsettled. - The night will probably be very cold, with frosts inland. The barometer has a rising tendency. Judgment w r as given by the Chief Justice, Melbourne, in the extraordinary divorce suit brought by a woman who had 22 children, and whose second husband was the brother of deceased first husband. The Chief Justice declared the second marriage void, on the ground that it came within the prohibited degree of afflni* The petitioner, Lilian Ralston asked for the dissolut'on of her marriage with Robert Ralston on the ground of desertion. Of the 22 children only seven are living. Xi Two Cornish miners were discussing the sermon one morning after El service. “Why, Bill,” said one of them, “as far as I can make out from the sermon this morning, there . ain't no such place as hell.” “That seemed to me what the preacher said, anyhow,” Bill replied. “But Bill,” said the other, with consternation in his voice, “If there bain t no such place as hell, what’s to become of we?”

A leading Wanganui drapery house, importing direct from Home, have been advised by cable of a drop of approximately 20 per cent, in the prices for calico sheetings and of about 10 per cent, on other general cotton goods, says the Chronicle. The advice comes from one of the world’s best known manufacturers, and the fall is apparently due to the conditions obtaining in the larger markets. It is contemplated that other manufacturers will also temporarily come" into line and this points to a favourable opportunity for buying. “Which is the finest sports ground in New Zealand? (queries an exchange). The honour is claimed by the little town of Stratford, in Taranaki. Although there i are only about 3000 people in the town, the surrounding, country is fairly thickly populated aiid the district has so far recovered from the. slump as to raise in just about three hours enough money to set up a first-class sports ground and. attractive park. An energetic canvass among the right people brought surprising results, and now the hew sporting arena is nearly ready. 1 In addition to the sports ground, this enterprising town has succeeded in having started the erect'on of a new post office and a big memorial bridge, all within the past 12 months.”

There was a good attendance of people, including many visitors from the country districts, at the * Lavender Fair and Sale of Work held at the Salvation Army Hall last evening. A programme of vocal and instrumental items was contributed by the Elthara Corps, j and was well received. The items were as follow: Selection, Elthara S.A. Band; recitations Mr A. Pennhall (2); vocal quartette “Sweet Hour of Prayer,” Eltbam Band members; pianoforte solo, Miss Chamberlain; solo, “Hymns of the old Church Choir,” Bandsman Middleton. Captain Jenkins (Eltham) acted as chairwoman during the musical proceedings, and expressed pleasure at being present to assist the local corps. A good deal of business was transacted at the various stalls, and several attractions provided to make the evening interesting and enjoyable. The Fair will be open again this evening when the Methodist Choir will render vocal items. *

The Christchurch “Sun,’' dealing with census figures and humour, says: Over 3000 folks have returned themselves as having no religion; 150 as Spiritualists; 1209 as Free Thinkers; 726 as Agnostics; 191 as Atheists, and 169 as “uncertain.” To the practical joker the census paper is irresistible, asid we find several suspicious-looking entries iu the list.’ There is one Free Trader, a Good Citizen, a believer in “The humanity of Ireland,” two Puritans, one gentleman who “is saved, but not connected,” a “Holy Roller,” and a “Holy Jumper” (this sounds more like fashionable wearing apparel). The Freemasons and the P.P.A. have only two avowed supporters! A new one “on us,” as our American friends would have It, is the “Skyterrian” faith, which claims two supporters. Is it possible they are dog fanciers? And surely the most amazing entry in the long list complied by Mr Malcolm Fraser and his merry men is “Wowser. .. .1.” Smart Bros, for electric light advertising flashing Solar Lamps. For Electric wiring, repairs, etc. ring up No. 30 and at night No 156. Sanderson and Judd for plumbing drain-laying electric work, etc. All kinds of electric fittings stocked. Good work, prompt attention. Telephone 222. ~

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Friday it was reported that one, Joseph Lewis, manager of the Vacuum Oil Company, was fined for falling to supply income tax returns. Defendant, however, is not the manager of this company, though he was formerly manager of a company with a somewhat similar name, and in justice, to the actual holder of the position, this correction is issued.

The annual examination for those wishing to obtain teachers’ certificates is to commence in the Dominion on Tuesday next 28th inst. Again Stratford is a centre, and tlie examination is to be held in the main primary school buildings in Fenton Street. | The Misses (Anderson, daughters Of Mr and Mrs J. Anderson, of East Road, met with an accident about i 11 o’clock last night when proceed-j ing to their home, being run into by; a motor car driven by Mr T. A. Sul- j llvan. The young ladies were driv- j en to Dr. Steven’s by Mr Sullivan, I after which they were able to pro- i i. ceed home. Miss Edna "Ahderson i received rather severe cuts on the head and legs, hut Miss Emma Anderson’s injuries were not so serious. “The trading of the near future will have to be done on unusually fine cut prices and an increased output is necessary,” stated Mr Barter, j chairman of directors of the Wei- j Hngton Woollen Company, at the annual meeting on Tuesday, The balance-sheet showed that the profit and loss expenses were £9444 less and the gross profit very close to last year’s. The company’s indebtedness was £9618 greater, but the stock was valued at £12,099 higher j i and the plant and buildings at £9OOO higher. Captain CamcrJn, of Waitara, celebrated his 83rd birthday yesterday, and was the recipient of many congratulatory messages from all. parts of the dominion. It will be j remembered that Captain and Mrs j Cameron celebrated their diamond j wedding recently. Captain Cameron i is still hale and hearty, though his wife, a few years his junior, has been seriously ill during the past few days. Captain Camercin served in the Indian Mutiny with the Naval Brigade, afterwards coming to Taranaki. 0

Winter Is on us again. Get your ■pouting and downplpes repaired and don’t let the timber in your houses and shops decay for the sake of 1 a few shillings. Stan Robinson will do you a good Job. Step along to Weston Bros, and give your order. x