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PROVINCIAL NEWS.

(Prom Our Own Correspondents.) STRATFORD. The peaceful serenity of our town was disturbed at 2 o'clock this morning by the clanging of.firejbeils, the scene of conllagration being an eight-roomed house occupied by Mrs Caliaghan as a private hospital. The house is owned by .Mrs Saunders, of Waikalo. The insurance on the house is .«50, but it is not known it the furniture was covered. 'The brigade were sou:: upon the scene, but owing to having to fetch the water a distance, some little -delay occurred, with the result that the building was totally destroyed. It seems that the fire to all intents and purposes was put out, and the ihrigade left, and about three hours afterwards a fresh blaze went up, which put (he finishing touch on. One insliluiion SI rat-ford lacks, and that is a lire police corps. Nearly every other 1 own the size of Stratford has a fire police or salvage corps, and this morning's happenings evidently point out Slrat-, ford's necessity.

To-morrow (Tuesday) ni»lit what portends to be the most imporlant meeting held in this district for some time wlil be held to consider the Government's action in handing over to the County Council the metalied and umnctalle'd portion of the great arterial road of Taranaki. All local oodles and all prominent public men have been notilied, ami it is to be hoped a iarge meeting will result. Anyone who knows tho nature of the country and the cost of upkeep will readily understand the direful results that must follow if the Government pursue the course indicated. For the sake of Taranaki, and more espcciaily for its hinterland, I trust that the Government will pursue the even tenor of its way as in the past, and continue the metalling as previously. All things come to those who wait, and on Saturday last an old lady could be seen standing right in the middle of Hroadway waving her hand for fonte'' one to come. She was waiting. A young lady cyclist riding along and not looking where she was going ran into and knocked the -oid lady down. Both found the same level and the mutual recriminations were very funny, quite lit for a gramaphone yccord. PUKEARUHE.

Mrs Rirkelt, who has been teaching in the school here for the past three) years, was tendered a farewell social by the residents of Pukcarulie on Monday evening last. The weather was warm and dry, and there was a large gathering, all parts of the district being represented. Although the evening was principally taken up with dancing, several vocal items were, contributed and much enjoyed by all. At an intervajj. after supper, Mr A. R. Davis, chairman of the school committee, rose, and, in a very happy speech asked Mrs Bivkctt to accept froji the midents a silver* cake dish, as a slight token of the high esteem in which she was held. The ' chairman referred to Mrs Birkett's sterling qualities, not only as a teacher, but also as a neighbor. site had always proved to be a "friend in need," , and 1 Pukearuhe's loss would be another district's gain. She had gained the re- I spect and esteem of both parents and ( children, and they would be sorry indeed I to lose her in handing over the pre- ; sent, Mr Davies, on behalf of the residents, wished Mrs llirkett continued sue- 1 cess in her future sphere. Three cheers - were heartiiy given, followed by "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow." A little tot, Miss Hazel Wells, the youngest pupil in the school then came forward and, on behalf of the ptipiis, presented Mrs Birkett with a handsome oak and silver biscuit barrel. The audience showed their appreciation of this item . by again cheering lustily. Mrs Bir- . ketl suitably replied, thanking them all for their kindness during her stay' 1 amongst Iheni, and for the tokens of es- J teem on her leaving. An excellent supper was banded round at 11 o'clock and much enjoyed. Songs were, rendered bv .Messrs' j. Jury (2), 0. Howe, A. R. linvis. If. Wells (2), IT. Waters and J. .1. I'.hvvn. while duels were given by Mr ami Mrs A. R. Davis, Mrs liirkctl and Mr J. C. McDonald, Mr and Mrs .1. ("'. Bell. Mrs Davis and Miss itowe leaved the accompaniments in good style, and also supplied the bulk of the dance music. Mr McDonald gave a number of humorous recitations, anil a very pleasant evening was concluded by tlie singing of "Auld Lang Syne."

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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 16 April 1907, Page 3

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PROVINCIAL NEWS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 16 April 1907, Page 3

PROVINCIAL NEWS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 16 April 1907, Page 3

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