STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 September 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc., left with Mr. H. J". Hopkins, bookseller, H'ill receive prompt attention.) Stratford, Sept. 13. A lecture, under the auspices of the Stratford A. and P. Association, was given in the Parish Hall by Mr. W. Gee Taylor, M.R.C.V.S., this afternoon on those diseases in cows which are causing farmers concern at the present time There was all attendance of 17, and Mr R. Dingle presided. As the lecture is to be followed by others, Mr. Taylor confined himself to the disease known as "red water." At the conclusion a number of questions were asked and answered. Reference was made to the paucity of the attendance, and it was suggested that in future the lectures be more widely advertised. The chairman remarked that some of the members of the association lived too fur away to derive any benefit from the lectures, and it was a question of how far they should go in using their funds for such a. purpose. A proposal that a shilling be charged for admission to the lectures was withdrawn, and several members, while condemning an admission charge, expressed their willingness to contribute | towards the expenses. Mr. Rawles said they were quite willing to have a separate account kept, and those profiting by the lectures would meet the expenses j It was finally decided, on the understanding given by Mr. Rawles, that it be a recommendation to the A, and P. Association that they arrange with Mr. Taylor for a series of five or six lectures, An enjoyable social in aid of the funds of the Midhlrst Anglican Church was held in the Midhirst Hall last evening Songs were contributed by Miss Black! and Messrs A. D. Bills, Aitken, Davis, 1 Insull, and Sergt.-Major Chapman. The, accompaniments were played by Mrs Richmond and Mr. Chas. Fox. Dance music was provided by Mrs. Harkness, Miss Hammerton, Mrs. Howcroft, and Fox's orchestra. A nice supper was served. The piano was kindly lent by Mrs. Harkness. For the success of the social much credit must be given to the committee, consisting of Mesdames Lin nell, Symons, Richmond, Stevenson, and Harkness, and Messrs Symons and Lin:nell (secretary}. At Ngaere on Thursday evening a welcome home social was given to StaffSergt. R. B. Morrison, Rifleman T. Fryday, and Private C. T. McKenzie, each of whom was presented by Mr. W. Morrison with an illuminated address on behalf of the residents. Music for the dance was provided by Mrs. Bianchi's orchestra.

In these days of high cost of living it is a relief to find something to purchase at the old pre-war prices. Just now ladies will find at C. E. James', Broadway, Stratford, a display of Leather Hand Bags at the old value. They a«u a special purchase, and are selling at one price, 7/6 each.

What 'will give more pleasure to the family than Father's photograph? At McAllister's Studio, the most up to date in Taranaki, there is no delay and no fuss. Photographs are taken by appointment any time, day or night. Even an appointment is not essential. Just drop in, and surprise the family.