STRATFORD DISTRICT NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 23 June 1927, Page 10

STRATFORD DISTRICT NEWS

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A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. DATE ARRANGED FOR NEXT SHOW ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. An executive meeting of the A. and P. Association was held on Tuesday night. The president (Mr. J. W. Boon) was in the chair. There was a good attendance, and apologies for absence were received, from Messrs. C. Moore, H. C. Johnson and J. Panish. A donation of two guineas was received from Mr. .Truby King. The following resolution, passed at the annual conference of the Royal Agricultural Society, was forwarded to the meeting: “That it be a recommendation to the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society to draw tip rules governing the running of side-shows at ail shows throughout the Dominion.”

The date of the next show was fixed at November 23 and 24. It. was resolved that the ladies’ committee be asked to meet the members of the executive committee on Tuesday next for the purpose of discussing matters affecting the association. An exhaustive test to be made in the near future of the water supply on the showgrounds with a view to having defects experienced at the last show remedied. Notice of motion was tabled by Mr. J. C. Robins that the executive consider the holding of a tliree-day’s show. A sub committee was appointed to go into the anatter and bring down a report. Members generally were favourable to the idea, and it was considered that such an innovation would be of great benefit to the association and to the town generally. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. Committees for the various sections for the ensuing season were elected as follow: Finance: Messrs. J. W, Boon, J. C. Robins and R. Kay. Farm: Messrs. A. David, J. W. Crowe and H. A. Hunt. Building: Messrs. D. M. Clarke, and C. Moore. Schedule Revision: Horses,—Messrs. J. M. Shotter, A, David, A. J. Davey and T. Perry. . Cattle.—Messrs. H, A. Hunt, E. Linnell and C. Marchant. Sheep.—C. M. Young, A. H. Bowen, N. B. Eleteher, L. Marfell. Pi'gs.—Messrs. J. Parrish and E. Linnell. Home Industries.—Mr. W. Pettigrew, Mesdames J. C. McDowall and Tichbon and Miss Kayll. Primary school section. —Mr. L. J. Furrie; secondary, Mr. A. H. R. Amess. Junior Cow Judging- Competition. —Mr. H. C. Johnson. Weight-guess-ing.—Mr. J. C. Robins. Ring Attraction Committee. —Messrs. J. C. Robins and J. M. Shotter. The Royal Agricultural Society requested the associate to protest to the member for the district against the introduction of a Daylight Saving Bill on the grounds that it would not be in the best interests of the farming community. The matter was referred to the general committee. THIF.TY-FOUR YEARS’ RECORD. SALVATION ARMY ANNIVERSARY. CONCERT AND SOCIAL EVENING. The thirty-fourth -anniversary of the formation of the Salvation Army corps in Stratford was celebrated by a sumptuous tea followed by a social evening. The function was held last night, and attracted a large gathering of members and friends of the army. Adjutant Campion, who was in charge of the Stratford corps some ten years ago, presided. A short address was also delivered by Rev. J. MacGregor. Presbyterian minister at Stratford,

The concert was of an enjoyable nature, .and tlife selections contributed were of a high standard of excellence. 'The programme consisted of songs by Mrs. Mcßeth and Mr. J. Duncan, recitations by Mrs. Lithgow and Mr. J. Gill, instrumental items, Miss Hopkins (violin), Miss Cook (pianoforte), Miss Weston (pianoforte), Air. R. Dick (flute), and little Miss Witt (violin). In addition, Miss Cook and Mr. Duncan were heard to advantage in a fine elocutionary item, and Miss Ruby James, of Christchurch, gave an exhibition of club swinging. RED CROSS SOCIETY. ANNUAL MEETING HELD. The annual meeting of the Stratford branch of the Red Cross Society was held last night when the Mayor (Mr. J. W. McMillan) presided. In moving the adoption of the balance sheet, Mrs. Dixon stated that the membership of 27 for the first year could be consider:} very satisfactory. Great interest was taken in the lectures, an average of 23 members being present throughout the course. The president said that in having Sister Corkill in charge of the Red Cross Society in the district they were most fortunate. The capable way in which she had handled the different subjects was reflected in the fact that the 12 members who sat for the first course of home nursing had all passed successfully. The president considered (Jiat the success of the local branch was entirely due to her efforts. As the subscriptions did not cover all the expenses, the committee decided to hold a street day. The event proved entirely satisfactory, and the society was in the happy position Of having a credit balance of £8 with which to begin the year. In order to enable the nurse efficiently to cover such a large territory, the headquarters at New Plymouth decided to provide a motor car for her, and the Stratford branch would be asked to contribute towards the cost of the ear. Mrs. Dixon hoped that members would be good enough to respond generously. The Mayor, in moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, said ho was very pleased to see the amount of interest taken by the ladies in the work which was, without doubt, very beneficial, ’.giie society was indebted to the doctor who had greatly helped towards making it so successful. The following officers were elected for

the year: Patron, Mr. J. W. McMillan; president, Mrs. F. N. Dixon; vice-presid-ents, Mrs. Carryer, Mrs. Budge and Miss Wilson; secretary and treasurer, Miss ■C. Dixon; committee, Mesdames Barr, Bellringer, Petrie, Veal, Gibson and Miss Weir (with power to add). It was resolved that the matter of helping families in need should be considered by the venjmittee. Votes of thanks were passed to the doctors and to the president for their services during the year. AN INTERESTING DISCOVERY. While tidying the documents in the Stratford Courthouse the other day, Mr T. Kane found a volume, copies of which are now very rare. It is a Government publication entitled “Outline of the. Law of England,” 4 printed in Auckland in 1867. It was printed separately in English and Maori; the (Stratford copy being in English. The volume was written for the purpose of explaining the provisions of the English law to the Maori people. It traces the gradual growth of law in the. social system, and explains the method by which English law is framed. The work concludes with a Biblical quotation from Numbers, and the distinction between murder and homicide is pointed out by a quotation from the Law of Moses, as set out in the 251 h Chapter of Numbers.

Printed on a foolscap page and having the familiar blue paper cover of Government publications, the volume is in a good state of preservation, and the typo is particularly clear. Mr. R. W. Tate, S.M., has decided that the volume be forwarded to the Turnbull library, Wellington. TUNA DISTRICT NEWS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Winter has come, and to stay, judging by the weather we are experiencing this week. The frost has indeed played havoc with the grass—a fact, no doubt, as noticeable to the stock as to their owners. The farmers (and the cows) are enjoying their respite from strenuous labour for a couple of months. Several of the farmers are availing themselves of the opportunity to take a well-earned holiday. The local factory is working every other day, so those engaged therein will also have a little more leisure. With more leisure time on hand our thoughts turn to .entertainments, and these we have had in fair measure of late, dances and euchre parties predominating. Thanks to an energetic social committee, consisting of Messrs R. Kovaleski, T. Henderson, S. Death. F. Bell, B. Winthrop (chairman), J. Whyte and F. Kovaleski (secretary), and A. Skedgweil jun, a series of euchres and dances have been inaugurated. So far iye have had three of these pleasant gatherings, when Miss Laurie Kovaleski was the pianist. Mrs. F. Bell and Miss L. Kovaleski and Mr. 8. Death and Mr. Ham■blyn were the winners on the first occasion. Mrs. F. Bell and Mr. B. Winthrop won on the second evening. Interest is running high in these tournaments as we hope to give a points prize at the end of the season. Wedding bells, I hear, are to ring shortly, if not in Tuna, then in honour of Tuna. The boys of to-day here are as keen on the “tin canning” business as their fathers before them, and are just waiting for those bells to ring.

We are sorry to have lost Mr. and Mrs. Adamson from our district. Mr. Adamson purchased a farm in Egmont Village, Mr. and Mrs. Adamson have resided here for many years, this being, indeed, Mrs. Adamson’s birth-place. A very large gathering of friends met in the Tuna School to bid them farewell, when they were the recipients of a very beautiful dinner set from the residents of the district. Mr. G. Bell, who made the presentation, and Messrs Henderson, Wellington, Plews and Kirkby all eulogised the many sterling qualities of the guests, and wished them success in their new home. Mrs. Adamson is a daughter of Mrs. G. Jones, one of our earliest settlers. _

Mr. Balia ntyne, inspector of schools, paid his usual visit to the local school last week. I hear the pupils now have a very fine library consisting of over one hundred volumes. This is quite creditable and the library is a decided acquisition to the school. The intellect of the pupils must be quickened considerably by widely reading and influenced for good by the type of books now at their hand. Mr. and Mrs. Long have gone to Wellington on holiday. Miss Esme Long is staying with friends in Tariki. Mr. W. Kovaleski is holidaying at Hamilton, Miss Laurie Kovaleski returned on Friday after an enjoyable holiday in Auckland, Miss Death has returned from a holiday in the north. Miss R. George has been staying in Tuna. Mr. and Mrs. W. Goodwin (Tarata) are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. Henderson. Miss Josephine Kovaleski is at present the guest of her sister, Mrs. Miscall. Wellington. Tuesday night marked the occasion of a social in honour of Mr. R. Aylward, who is to be married in the near future. Dancing was indulged in till the small hours of the morning, the music being supplied by Miss Laurie Kovaleski, Miss Kate Kovaleski, and others. During the evening Mr. Kirkby presented Mr. Aylward, on behalf of the settlers of Tuna, with a travelling case as a slight symbol of the respect and esteem in which he is held. Mr. Aylward was also the recipient of a pipe from the directors of the Tuna cheese factory, of which the guest of the evening is a member. Mr. Aylward, in a near ..nd appropriate speech, thanked those present for their kL.dly thought and good wishes. Mr. Aylward left on Wednesday morning by the mail train for Christchurch, from which city he has chosen his fair bride-to-be. BIRTH DAY CELEBRATION. The school room at Tuna presented an animated scene on Friday night, the occasion being the celebration of the coming of nge of Miss Kathleen Kovaleski, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kovaleski. Dancing was indulged in throughout the evening to delightful music by Mr. Marsh’s orchestra. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh have reason to be proud of the musi.-.:.-abilities displayed by their family on this occasion.

Mr. Wellington- eulogised the sterling qualities of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kovalesici and their family, particularly Kathleen. Mr. Wellington congratulated Miss Kathleen upon her coming of age and, on behalf of the large crowd of guests, many having come long distances, he wished her joy in plenty. Mr. Plews, on behalf of Miss Kathleen, thanked her friends for the numerous birthday gifts, the number being sufficient proof of that young lady’s popularity. A dainty supper was partaken of, when the beautiful birthday cake was cut, the cake being made and presented by Mrs. P. Jones, of Midhirst, sister of Miss Kovaleski. Airs. Kovaleski received her guests attired in a peacock green serge one-piece frock. Miss Kathleen Kovaleski looked charming in a dainty frock of shell-pink taffeta with long streamers from the shoulders. Other ladies present were: Miss Josephine tCovaleski, Mrs. P. Jones, Mrs. G. Niooll, Miss G. Plews, Miss Crosby, Miss Wilmshurst, Miss Knox, Miss L. Kovaleski. Mrs. J. Kovaleski, Miss. Reid, Mrs. Wilmshurst, Miss D. Dodunskf, Mrs. W. Platt, Mrs. A. Skedgwell, Mrs. W. Skedgwell. Mrs. R. Marsh, Miss Marsh, Miss E. Marsh, Miss Kearns, Mrs. E. Jones, Mrs. Winthrop, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Death, Mrs. Wellington, Miss 11. Wellington, Miss B. Wellington, Mrs. White, Mies K. O’Connell, Miss Death, Miss Eiehstaedt, Mrs. F. ;Rell, Mrs. Aylward, Mrs. Millie.