The sight of a flag at half-mast on the fire brigade tower occasioned a number of inquiries as to which particular member of the brigade had died or what other bereavement had been suffered. A “Post” reporter on the same track learnt that the position of the flag did not denote mourning, but merely the fact that the rope by which the flag is hauled up on the day of a brigade practice had become knotted, thus preventing the' flag from reaching the top.
DEATH. OF the Old Idea that you cannot procure modern and artistic Furniture in Stratford. A visit to our Show Room, opposite Wesley Church, will convince you of this. Low rent enables us to sell cheaper than others. Upholstery a speciality, Evans and Tichbon, cabinetmakers, upholsterers and funeral directors. IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPOUNDING ACT, 1884. IMPOUNDED in the Stratford Pound, by Mr D. Maxwell, for trespassing on his Property, at Toko, one Chestnut Gelding, white blaze down the face, one white hind foot; no visible brand. If not claimed within seven days from date hereof, the said Gelding will be sold by Public Auction, at the Stratford Pound, at 12 noon on Monday, the 2nd day of June, 1913. R. DTVEHALL, Poundkeeper. Dated this 26th Day of May, 1913. FOR SALE-—About 6to 8 Tons of Carrots. Apply, 0. F.' Gernhoefer, Cardiff. ORTNIGHTLY~ ASSEMBLIES.— MRS BLANCHES next Assembly takes place on Wednesday evening in the Foresters’ Hall. The usual | good floor, supper, (m 3 mtidie.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 18, 27 May 1913, Page 6
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250Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 18, 27 May 1913, Page 6
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