NEWS FROM THE COUNTRY

Stratford Evening Post, Issue 1, 13 December 1928, Page 3

NEWS FROM THE COUNTRY

FROM -‘POST” SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT. KOHURATAHB. The Marco Tennis Club opener! its court for the new season’s play last Saturday. Given a perfect clay visitors were present; from Tan or a, AVhangamomona and Kohuratahi —about 72 assembling altogether. Mr. K. Shewry, chairman of the Club, in a neat speech welcomed! the guests after which play proceeded. A great feature of the clay mas the presence of Mr. 0. Stockwell and his four sons, Messrs. J. and B. Stockwell 3vho together play five brass instruments, consisting of three cornets, one tenor horn and a baritone. Many selections were given during the clay which were greatly appreciated by all present, and we all hope that the hand will be beard at future gatherings in the district. Afternoon tea, was dispensed; by the ladies and was clone full justice to by all present. Again, players paid their attention to the court, where friendly matches were indulged in until the waning light brought a successful day to a close. One of Mr, F. Bridgman’s Jersey . 6ows has lately &iveri birth! to three 1 heifer calves. The three c4ves_Wsre normal in size and had Mr. Bridg-

man been in time all three would have been > saved— one unfortunately Hvas hung up and died before help arrived Tho two' remaining calves are. thriving well. Triplets in often seen, but three calves and all heifers are certainly a rarity. The Farmers’ do-op held a very successful sals in Mr. Shovry's yards yesterday. AH stock which came mward was disposed 1 at good prices. A sharp shock of earthquake was felt here hxte. on Sunday afternoon. PERSONS. I regret to report the death oil Mr. James Slattery which occurred •in New Plymouth last Saturday morning. Mr. Slattery Was One of the pioneers of this district and was well and favourably known by all. due brother, Mr. M. Slattery, resided m Ne\v Plymouth and to him we offer united sympathy • j Mrs. Kjestrup and family are spending a holiday in Masterton. Mrs. Kopke has returned to iuaim-

IIU Mr and Mrs Yarrel recently motored to their lately occupied property at Makahu.