STRATFORD NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 286, 6 May 1914, Page 3

STRATFORD NEWS.

PROM OUR RESIDENT REPORTER. Office and Job Printing Works: York Chambers (upstairs) Telephone No. 113.

TUNA Despite the heavy downpour of last Friday night the opening night of our euchre tournament was an unqualified success. The residents on the road turned out en masse and the number wag further swelled by visitors froip outside, which taxed accommodation proTided to the utmost. Play commenced ■at 7.45 o'clock and continued briskly till nearly 10 o'clock during which time | fifteen games were played, and a ♦the conclusion some very fair cards were handed in. Mr Jack Kovaleaki, with 13 wins, headed the list for gentlemen. Mcssrt W. and F. Ko'raleaki playing off for second plaae. The former secured a narrow victory. Among the ladieß the honors were more evenly contested, four playing off for first place, which was eventually won by Miss J. Rut, with Miss Hamilton second. The rearguard position was filled by Mr Statham, and some amusement was caused whem lie wa» presented with the small trifle which usually goes with the lowest score. Supper followed and the ladies of the road are to be complimented on the quantity and quality of the fare provided. Dancing followed and was maintained till about 2 a.m. to excellent music provided by Mr Rut. Mr G. Rut made an efficient M.C. The next match , of the series will take place on the 15th inst. Cards are all the rage now and a cribbage match at an early date ip very probable. BERNARD'S PICTURES To-night's programme of the above pictures should certainly draw a full house. The star film is "Serooge," one of Ohas. Dickens' happiest and most popular conceptiema. The dour and miserly Scrooge is featured by Mr Seymour Hicks, *id M the story of the transformation of Scrooge by the Medium of his partner's .ghost lends itself to cinematograph picturing more titan any of Dickens' works. The unfolding of the objerft lessen should not be missed by anyoae. "A Widow in Washington Park" is a drama that appeals with great foree and patios to the best instincts of fcamaaity. The accident of a moment enabling a grandson to uplift fcia broken dowji grandfather. The comedies are well represented by "An livening l with Wilder Spender," and "Sauce for tho. Goose," in which a resourceful wife brings her gay husband to heel in good style. The Gaumont Graphic, Wellington Athletic Sports, Animated News, and the process of constructing a locomotive make up a most enjoyable programme, which is enhanced by the charming music discoursed by Mr Q. van Heek and bis orchestra.

GENERAL. A Douglas correapandent writes stating that the settlers in that district are considering tJio question of starting a co-operative bakery, whereby they expect to obtain a loaf for fld instead of 9d, which they regard-as excessive. They understand that oat of a -2001b bag of flour 72 large loaves ean be made, and that in New South Wales a large loaf is sold at 4'/ 2 a. The settlers therefore consider that by establishing a co-opera-tive bakery they will be able to save 3d a loaf. Possibly f hoy may, if they feteh the bread and pay spot tash for it.

According to priVate advices Dr. C*rbcry has been very successful in his recent advanced CTrsmination in England, obtaining eeconS place on the list. He baa still a final examination to undergo, but will doubtless emerge from this with lying eolore. •Mr. J. B. HJne, fee member for the district, announces his intention of delivering it pre-sessional address to his Wo»ststnentg on Tuesday next, 12th iast, fa the Town Hall. The chair will lie taken t>y his Worship the Mayor ct 8 p.m. His Warship {be Mayer notifies that he will ftttena at the Borough Chambers dairy between ?• a.m. and 11.30 a.m., when burgesses can eonßult him on Bor•ugh matter* The Mayor is to be congratulated on 'Hiig farther exhibition of publi* spirit. Messrs W. M. Bayly tmi Co. have just received a ranankaWy fine sample of (Jarton's hardy green globe turnips,' grown by Mr. f. Paul, of Pembroke road. The root, whreh weighs SfHbs, in a good keeping kind known m an intermediate, and the grower Has just taken a cartlead of root* from the ground none of which weigh lees than 181b". On inquiry as to the manure usefi, a News reporter was tola thai 51 Consisted by Vfoirt, of Superphosphate, J%cWt hone dust, and 3fllbs potash to the aove. lar kinJ «f tonrin is <very Btrongly tb(wmmeHdeo for heavy and satisfactory Oroya, Ihe *acS beißg specially for im•ortell by the firm, who also supply the ■Mtnire. RvA.lhe early jiart of the season %een favorable tihere is no doubt tine. erop wonjd have Jsecn irihenomcnal.

Yon hardly feei the ritmr pass over your lace when Stan. Sharp handles the shaving operation. Added to this delightful sense of comfort is the knowledge that every utensil is sterilised, ind eYerything is absolutely eleaa. Next Bellringer'g, Stratford The new winter clothing for men i* attraetivo ia many ways. Wise men will buy hw while the variety is biar, and they will find 'The Kash" prices made to sort them. For quality and low price Mullen and Marshall easily lead in Stratford.

Your photograph will please them all r-(some of yew friends have been expecting one far a long time—don't be (satisfied with one taken years ago. Send them a fresh portrait, just as you are to-day, in your everyday attire. Having your portrait taken is as plea»ant as an Informal eafl on good friends. Make an appointment to-day with. Mr. McAllister, (Stratford.

TUB LATEST AND BEST. Dr. Sheldon's Gin Pills are the latest and test remedy for Backache and Kid»ey roubles. They have only to be tried to be appreciated. Sold in glass containers at Is 6d and 2s Gd. Obtainable everywhere. JUST WHAT YOU NKED. Laxe-Tonie Pills can be token at all times and under all conditions by both .Toting and old alike without the slightest risk and without danger of unpleas-, ant after-effects. Laxo-'fonic Pills assist the processes of nature, give relish te th« food, removing exhaustion, sick headaaVc, and many other ailments. Ijaxt-Tufc Pills are a popular pill at n poiralor BJco. Obtainable everywhere. Dainty Mnriess EyegrJasses. Ernest •avies, tke London-qualified optician.

J AN INSUFFICIENT STATEI MENT.

SIR JOSEPH WARD ON DEFENCE. WHAT DOES HE MEAN? By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchurch, Tuesday. A large deputation of the National Peace Council waited on Sir Joseph Ward this morning and placed before him objections to the Defence Act and their reasons.

Sir Joseph Ward, in reply, said the scheme was not conscription as its operations were limited. He agreed with them with regard to having peace, but it mu3t not be forgotten there was danger, he would not give away confidences but in the past there had been a possibility of a raid on New Zealand.-