STRATFORD NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 March 1924, Page 6

STRATFORD NEWS.

THE A. AND P. CARNIVAL.

(“•From Our Own Reporter.) Stratford, March 8. Preparations for the Stratford A. and P. carnival are well in hand, and entries are coming in freely. Owing to the difficulty of arriving at decisions in the matter of decorating cars and motor-cycles, the committee have been asked to extend the time of entry. This request has been acceded to ana post entries for this section, will be received. The committee, however, would like an indication of probable entries as soon as possible, so that arrangements can be completed.

There can be no question of the popularity of the trotting events, and, judging by the numerous entries, the public should witness some very fine racing. Nominations closed to-night, and handicaps will be made public as early as practicable. Given a fine day the carnival will be well worth travelling many miles to see, and the society expects all its old friends to roll up in their hundreds for the occasion. GENERAL ITEMS. Mr. H. J. Beswick, formerly Mayor of Christchurch and at present chairman of the Christchurch Domain Board, was in Stratford yesterday. During the afternoon, in company with Mr. P. Thomson, he visited the Stratford domains and expressed himself as agreeably surprised at the splendid condition of Victoria Park. With its wealth of native trees and the river and shady walks, King Edward Park made a distinct impression, and formed what he considered would be Stratford’s big asset in years to come. Mr. Beswick left by the mail train for his home in the South Island. PLUNKET SOCIETY. The monthly meeting of the Plunket Society was held on Wednesday. The nurse’s report was read as follows: Stratford branch, visits to homes 85; visits to office, adults 225, infants 205; new cases 11; Eltham branch, visits to homes 53; visits to office, adults 90, infants 86, new cases 7. A vote of thanks was passed to all those who assisted at the Horticultural Show. Mrs. Valentine Smith’s resignation was received with regret, and it was proposed that Mrs. Wheller be asked to take her place on the committee. It was decided to hold the annual meeting on Tuesday. April 8, in the council chambers, and to ask Mr. Masters, M.P., to preside. PERSONAL.’ Mr. Peebles, Stratford’s new postmaster, took up his duties yesterday. Mr. G. E. Ireland, of Kiore, is at present an inmate of the Stratford Hospital. Mr. R. Masters, M.P., and party returned to Stratford last night after an extensive tour throughout the backblocks of Taranaki. Mr. R. L. Hancock, son of Mr. E. W. Hancock, Cardiff, has been advised that he has passed in geography for his B.A. degree.

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