STRATFORD NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 291, 12 May 1914, Page 3

STRATFORD NEWS.

FROM OUR RESIDENT REPORTER,

Telephone No. 113.

GEVT MOTOR GARAGE. A VISIT TO MR. JAS. DONALD'S. When Mr. J. Donald announced his intention of relinquishing his popular "Grown" livery staibles and! opening a motor garage he told a News representative that lie was going to do the thing properly, A visit on Saturday showed 'that he has been as good as his word. Tha place is a motor garage from end to» end. Those familiar with the dimensions of a large livery stables, with its two-vehiele fairway and double row of stalls, will readily gather that with all the stable impedimenta gone there ia ample width. The garage must be at least 40ft deep, with a turn-table towards the back. Then comeß the work•hop, a well-lighted, roomy, and completely equipped department, in charge of an English mechanic of exceptionally kigh qualifications, so that all classes at repairing can be undertaken, vulcanising being a specialty. The opening of this very complete garage in Stratford •hould prove a boon to the rapidly increasing numbers of; car-owners in a very large district. Mr. Donald has acquired the Taranaki agency of the now famous Morris-Oxford light car, wh6se performances have taken England by storm, and he also Indies Buick cars and the Royal Ruby motor cycle, which las a road and track record second to none. Mr. Donald, is, determined to handle nothing but first-class agencies, and to do nothing but first-class work. Recently Mr, Donald learned that a Wellington firm was re-treading tyres, and sent forward on£ ojf his own castoff Cadillac tyres. This is now returned, and looks as good as new, at half the cost of a new tyre. Orders are being taken at the garage for this work, and j as the tests of the re-tiring are made it I should prove a very busy department. I

GENERAL. The third annual concert and social of the Stratford branch tt the Taranaki Provincial Scottish Society, will be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday, June 3. The committee in charge of the arrangements are sparing no pains to make 'the affair a splendid success, and an excellent programme is being compiled, with a view to ensure a enjoyable evening. Further details appear in the advertisement. ■ The -Domain Board has granted the District High School boys permission to use Victoria Park for football, provided arrangements can be made with the Association Fo6tball Club. Mr Hall has been elected secretary of. the Beautifying Society, in place of Mr Blick, who hag resigned. A proposal made by Mr P. Thomson at the last meeting of the Domain Board, that no football or other games be permitted on the board's property on Sunday, lapsed for want of a seconder. The Stratford Mountain House will be open for visitors throughout the winter, go that this popular resort will doubtless 'be much patronised for weekend trips in fine weather. A reminder is given of Mr J. B. Hine's political address to his constituents at the Town Hall to-riight.'

Tou hardly feci the razor pass over your face when Stan. Sharp handles the shaving operation. Added to this delightful sense of comfort is the knowledge that every utensil is sterilised, and everything is absolutely clean. Next Bellringcr'a, Stratford. Your photograph will pleaße them all —eome of your friends have been expecting one for a long time—don't be. satisfied with one taken years ago. Send them a fresh portrait, 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 to-duy with Mr McAllister, Stratford.

The new winter clothing 'for men is attractive in many ways. Wise men will buy. now while the variety is big, and the* will find 'The Kash" prices made to suit them. For high" quality and low price Mullen and Marshall easily lead in Stratford.

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