STRAY PARAGRAPHS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 186, 5 February 1914, Page 3

STRAY PARAGRAPHS

Tin; various committees in charge of arrangements for the (Ireat Fire Brigade Carnival on March 12, are meeting regularly, and matters, even at this early dale, are well in train. The committees are all set up with power (o add to their nmnherp., and any lady or gentleman willing to give assistant; in raising funds to equip hetter our local fire-lighters—who do their work without pay, and sometimes without even thanlcs—will be cheerfully added to tlie list of workers. The. Stratford Chamber of Commerce picnic to the Oirura has been definitely fixed for February lfl, and the party will reach Stratford on their return on Monday. 23rd inst. Mr. W. A. Hewitt, secretary to the Chamber, will be pleased to receive the names of any desirous of making the trip.

Mr. J. R. Witt, who has commenced business in premises nearly opposite Lamasoit's auction mart, was for eighteen months manager of Mr. Ci. (". Sage's 'Stratford Branch, and consequently his skill and workmanship are well known to farmers hereabouts. There can be no doubt of the opportunity for a capable tradesman in this line of business, for good tarpaulins, stack covers, horse and cow covers, tents, and oilskins are in regular demand, whilst the repair department should always be busy. A notice concerning the new business appears on this page. Stratford sent a good contingent of punters to Hawera yesterday. To-day, weather holding, the crowd should be bigger. Next week the race-goers will have two days at New Plymouth in which to'disgorge their Hawera gains. The showery weather is welcomed by all those farmers whose oaten hay has been saved. The Rev. .1. Clover, formerly in charge of tin- Primitive Methodist Church :n Stratford, has been on a short visit lo his daughter. Mrs. C. Beckett, of Stratford, and returns to his charge at Hamilton by to-day's express.

A gift to please those you would favor with a mark of your personal esteem—your portrait. Nothing could be more appropriate. Make an appointment with Mr McAllister to-day. Broadway, Stratford. There is no questioning the fact that '•The Kash" is the best place in Stratford for men to supply their clothing and mercery wants. Quality and price tell their own unequalled story in favor of the store. A razor that glides over the face with perfect case to the customer—that's Stan. Sharp's razor. The popular Kgmont Saloon, next liellringer's. Broadway. Stratford.