STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 October 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(Prom Our Own Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc., left with Mr. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive Drompt attention.) A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. Stratford, Oct. 25. A meeting of the general committee of the Stratford A. and P. Association was held on Saturday. There was a fair attendance, over which Mr. R. Dingle presided. The secretary presented the executive's report, which stated that the progress made in connection with the show, increase of membership, and donations towards prize funds was of a very satisfactory nature. During the past month various districts had been visited by ■the president and secretary, assisting and consulting with the representatives with very satisfactory results, having received 74 applications for membership, which would be placed before the meeting that day, making a total of 218 members since April "0 last. The president had canvassed i fbd district fairly thoroughly for donations, and, with the assistance of Mr. Boon, the townspeople of Stratford were being approached as time permitted. The amount received from all sources to date was £470. The executive hoped that members would do their utmost to induce farmers to enter their Stock for the show. Mr. Jackson's trophy would be on view in Mr. Petrie'a window early next week. Mr. Petrie had also kindly given a 10 guinea trophy for most points in Milking Shorthorns. The executive would he pleased to have any donations of straw or hay for bedding purposes. Mr. Judd had accepted the position of steward of water service. Mr. Phillips, jun., would be steward in charge of the stock paddocks. The chairman considered their objective should be 200 members, and he believed that, with a proper canvass, they could get 1000. One Bettler had not only agreed to become a member, but gave a donation of ten guineas. It was the duty of every man who had land to join the association. That- the donations should nearly approach £SOO not only spoke well for the people's generosity, but showed that there was plenty of money in the district. The executive had done its work well. It only remained for farthers with pedigree stock to exhibit, and he was confident that they would have a record show. He hoped members would use their influence to obtain exhibits. He suggested that some of the members with cars should give one clear day for canvassing the district. As the secretary would be away a good deal, he would like members who wished to pay subscriptions to leave them with Mr. Ward, who would act for him during his absence. The report, was adopted.

The chairman said that Mr. Haylock had promised two loads of straw and Messrs Sangster and Walker a load each. They would be glad to hive sinjilar gifts from other farmers. It would be necessary for about a dozen members at least to g\ve a day or part of a day in putting the grounds in order. It was decided to have the working bee next Thursday. The whole of the 74 members proposed were elected. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Orr, that in no case 9hall a steward disclose to a judge the name of an exhibitor, also to have a "call" steward in connection with the cattle classes. THE LATE MR. RAWLES. The loss to Stratford of the late Mr. Rawles was referred to at the meeting of the general committee of the A. and P. Association on Saturday, when the president moved that the committee express regret at his death and offer their sympathy to Mrs. Rawles and family.' Mr. Dingle said that the late Mr. Rawles 'sad been a very faithful citizen, and, although he did not take a very keen interest in public life, his heart was always with them in any good movement. When they started the association he was one of the first to come forward with his ten guineas and become a life member, and, though not able to take a very active part in the control of the association, they could always count upon his support. They all felt very deep regret at his death and much sympathy for Mrs. Rawles and family. The motion was carried in silence, members standing. GENERAL. The local branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association will hold a reunion social and dance in the Town Hall, Stratford, on Wednesday next. Colonel Mitchell, organiser for the R.S.A., Wellington District, will be present, and will deliver an address, on the aims and objects of. the association. It is hoped that there "will be a large attendance of the general public. The mußic will be by Fox's orchestra. A meeting of the Hon. J, B. Hine's supporters in the Midhirst district will be held in the Midhirst Hall at 8 o'clock to-night. Mr. T. Grubb presided at the gathering which was held in the Farmers' Co-op. rooms, and made the presentation. A social and dance will be held in the Stanley Road School on Friday, October 31. Mr. H. Kivell, who, with Mrs. Kivell, left Stratford for Napier, their new place of residence, to-day, was, before leaving, presented with a case of pipes by a number of his friends. The great occasions in life—starting school, Confirmation, coming of age —and the many other events in the every-day experience of us all, how delightful to have a record of all these. McAllister'3 Studio, Broadway, will satisfy your every want in this respect, and the prices are reasonable. Despite the rise in price of materials, there has been no increase in the charges of this studio, increased output and up-to-date methods being the secret.

In these days of high cost of living it is a relief, to find something to purchase at the old pre-war prices. Just Aow ladies will find at O. E. James', Broadway, Stratford, a display of Leather Hand Bags at the old value. They are a special purchase, and are selling at one price, 7/0 each.

Reduce the depreciation in your motor car by taking it to C. D. Mathews, Stratford, and if it is mechanically sound he will return it looking as well as when you first bought it, at a very small cost. The best paints and varnishes, and workmen who knpw their trade.