VISITORS TO THE SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, 16 July 1929, Page 10

VISITORS TO THE SHOW

NINE THOUSAND PAID TO ENTER APPRECIATION OF PRESIDENT. The turnstile record at the Stratford Winter Show disclosed the fact that nearly 9000 people paid to enter the buildings. With the large membership of the association, complimentary and other ticket-holders, it is obvious that the show proved an exceedingly popular attraction and must have been visited by fully 9500 people during thfc four days. The president (Mr. A. J. Davey) yesterday expressed his keen satisfaction at the undoubted success of the institution and paid a tribute to the manner in which so many voluntary helpers had come forward to assist in the preparation and conduct of the show. He was especially pleased to know that the showmen before leaving had stated that their attractions had been well patronised and that they thoroughly appreciated the action of the committee in finding space inside the main buildings during Saturday night’s record attendance, when heavy rain threatened to affect their business in the temporary shelter outside. Mr. Davey said he had been the re cipient of many congratulations upon the scope and significance of the general display.

GOLF MEDAL MATCH.

Mr. R. H. Burmester won the Golf Club’s monthly medal match for July with a net score of 67. Other scores

PERSONAL ITEMS.

The Stratford Borough Council last ni"ht authorised the town clerk (Mi. P. Skoglund) to represent the council at the forthcoming conference of electricsupply authorities. Mr. W. J. Polson, M.P., left yesterday morning for Wellington. The Stratford Borough Council last niaht passed a vote of thanks to Mr. Walker, Ngaere, for his donation o* flowers for the parks. Mr S G. Cathro. of the legal firm of Young and Moss, Stratford leaves on Saturday to join the staff of Mazengaib, Hay and Macalister, barristers and solicitors, Wellington. Mrs. R. Stuart, Lowgarth, who has been ill for over, five weeks, is making progress and may leave the Hawera hospital this week.

GENERAL ITEMS

The Taranaki Friesian Breeders Aseociation has decided to donate three cups for competition by members of the Taranaki boys’ and girls’ agricultural clubs, one cup to be competed for each of the three Taranaki summer shows at New Plymouth Stratford and Hawera for the best grade Friesian calf born since July 1, 1929. The competition will be finalised at w tlie , Ne . w mouth show, Mr. C. A. Marchant (Car diff) having donated another cup to e competed for by the winners of the association cups. ’ Boys and girh who are interested will be able to obtain calves from any Taranaki Friesian breeder.

Inabilitv to produce drivers’ licenses on demand caused four motorists to be punished at the Stratford Court yesterday. William Amcombe, Julian Keat, James F. Young, who wrote to the Court, were fined 5s (costs 12s), while George S. Strach, who neither wrote nor put in an appearance, was fined 16b (costs 12s).

A sentence of two months’ imprisonment was imposed on William J. Newman by Mr. R. W. Tate, S.M., at the Stratford Court yesterday, when defend-

ant’s wife sued him for arrears of main, tenance amounting to £69.

The Stratford borough inspector (Mr. A. E. Sayers) was directed by the council last night to take action against carowners the headlights of whose cars are not focussed in accordance with the regulations. During the past seven weeks 226 motorists hffd been spoken to in this connection, reported the inspector. License fees totalling £lB3 13s lOd had been collected.

Judgment for plaintiff by default was given in the following undefended civil cases heard at the Stratford Court yesterday by Mr. R. W. Tate, S.M.: Taranaki Trade Association, Ltd., v. W. B. Robertson, £2 13s 3d (costs £1 3s 6d); H. Wiggins v. E. J. Perrott, 4s (10s); J. Winiki v. S. Jenkin, £6 Ils (£1 12s 6d); Newton King, Ltd. v. C. G. Mather, £3 14s 9d (£1 3s 6d); Rogers and Co. v, J. Hamilton, £3O (£4 Is 6d); W. Carman v. W. Sullivan, £2 3s lid (£1 3s 6d). Under judgment summons proceedings J. P. Hampson was ordered to pay S. Harris £7 14s (£1 16s 6d) forthwith, in default eeven days’ imprisonment.

Failure to notify a change of address while in possession of an automatic pistol—a war souvenir—cost Albert F. Gower 10s (costs 12s) at the Stratford Court yesterday.

The Stratford Methodist Church held a large congregation on Sunday for the visit of the president, the Rev. J. F. Goldie, and the native boy Kera, who also sang and spoke. On Wednesday afternoon at 2.45 the special women’s meeting will be held and afternoon tea will be dispensed by the women’s auxiliary. An overflowing audience is anticipated at 7.30 p.m., when “Goldie of the Solomons,” the pioneer •of this wonderful mission, will again be assisted by Kera in native song and story. Offerings will be received at both meetings for the Methodist missions fund.

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