STRATFORD NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 1, 2 June 1913, Page 3

STRATFORD NEWS.

MOTOK Ci'JLi; ACCIDENT YOUNG -MAX SKIiIOUSLY INJURED. As the result of u collision between liis motor cycie and a carriers cart, Reginald Bell, a young man in the employ of Mr. Newton King, lies now in a critical condition in Hie public hospital. From what can be gathered it appears that Mr. 801 l was travelling along' lumtqn street, riding without a light, ami at the Orlando divert crossing he ran into a carrier's cart driven by a man named James, who was standing in his dray and holding a lantern in his hand. The unfortunate young fellow was launched against the shaft of the dray, and the shaft buried itself in the right side of his chest, indicting ghastly injuries. Medical help was soon summoned, and the victim was removed to the hospital. From the nature of the injuries it was seen that ho was in a critical condition.

Yesterday afternoon (Sunday), just before the telegraph oltice closed, the News reporter was informed that Mr. Bell's condition was rather worse, and that the ease was regarded as a very serious one. Mr.'Bell, who was very popular, was married only two or three weeks ago. POSTAL NOTICE KING'S BIRTHDAY The following hours will be observed at the Stratford Oliice. on Tuesday, June 3 (King's Birthday): Telephone Exchange open as usual. Telegraph Oliice open 9.10 a.m. and 7.8 p.m. Post Office (except M.O. and 5.8.) opens 9 a.m. to 10' a.m. All mails close at 8 a.m. Morning clearances of pillar boxes only. No delivery by letter-car-riers. A delivery of town letters will be made over the counter from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday evening. Incoming mails sorted on arrival.

STRAY PARAGRAPHS The Cardiff "boys' assembly" on Friday nifjlit was very largely attended, and the enjoyment was hearty and continuous. The floor was in capital order, and the music by .Messrs. Tiii-hardson and Kelly (piano and cornet) left no room for complaint. Miss Tilair ami Mr. Belcher played for extras. The supper did great credit to the ladies responsible. There promises to be a big gathering of "soccer men in S'vatfora to-morrow, on the occasion of the trial match at Victoria Park. Invitations are issued for the Strat l ford Lawn Tennis Club's animal dance, to be held on Thursday.

Frosty nights, and cold, clear days. Those are the climatic conditions. Stratford on a fine day in winter possesses the best .climate ever.

Mr. and Mrs. Williams are making quite extensive preparations for their occupation of the- Mountain House. Good luck to them! Mr. J. W. McMillan landed on Saturday night some handsome Airedale tor--riersfroni Home a dog and a bitch. The latter whelped five imps while in quarantine to the' champion dog of all England.

The men digging and delving in that tunnel in Tlrondwav central are reported to be looking for the best value in men's underwear and clothing generally. No need to look. "The Kash" is the place, and Messrs. Mullen and Marshall, the 'proprietors of it. Next Elder's. Mr. S. Sharp, who managed Mr. C. B. James's hair-dressing and shaving saloon throughout the whole of its successful career, lias bought the business and moved the whole of the up-to-date fittings of the saloon to convenient premises almost immediately opposite, where he will be pleased to welcome old customers and new. Complete fresh stock of smokers' sundries.

■?jmi OUR RESIDENT REPORTED Office and Job Pvhiting Works: Next N.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co., Broadway. Telephone No. 113.