GENERAL NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 220, 17 March 1914, Page 3

GENERAL NEWS

The fierce heat of the sun at midday ! yesterday was followed by the appearance of some very heavy clouds, which ; dropped their fatness "o'er street and ! mead." j Mr. Lamason has resigned the local I agency of the Victoria Insurance Company, and Mr. W. G. Fargie lias been appointed in his stead. A notice by the company's inspector will be found in this issue. In connection with the recent Fire Brigade Carnival, the Brigade highly appreciated Mrs. Newton Kind's kindness in undertaking , and carrying »ut the judging of the decorative classes, the awards in which gave thorough satisfaction. One of the most successful adjuncts to "the recent carnival was the refreshment booth, which, under the able and experienced sway of Mrs. Brooking, contributed largely to the' success of the gathering. A large number of visitors reached i the Stratford Mountain House on Sunj day, but the prevailing mist deprived I the trip of mueli 0 f the anticipated pleasure. Your photograph will please them all j —some of your friends have lieen expecting one for a long time—don't be satisfied with one taken years ago. just as you are to-day, in your everyday attire. Having your portrait taken is as pleasant as an informal call on ' good friends. Make an appointment I to-day with Mr. McAlister, Stratford. Eight sticks of dark Havelock tobacco for 6s; eight sticks of Derby,' (Is; eight 2oz tins_ Havelock, 7s 6d; eil'lit 2oz tins Derby, 7s Gd. These are specimen prices from Stan. Sharp's stock of smokers' requisites. Next Bellringert, Stratford. There is no questioning the fact that "The Kash" is the best place in Stratford for men to : supply their elothing and mercery wants. Quality aid prije tell their own unequalled story in favor of the store.