STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 November 1916, Page 3

STRATFORD.

'JEXJiRAL. (From Our Own Correspondent). Mr. A. Potroz, well-known in the Mid'liir.rt district, lias received a letter irom Sister Mary lvers, of the Army Post Office, France, dated Nov. S, 1910: —Your son, Private A. Potroz, 2nd Wellington Reinforcements, was admitted here dangerously ill with gunshot wounds of the fight ley. He was operated on straight away and everything possible done to save his life, but his wounds and what he had gone through before be came here was too much for him. He was conscious till the end. His personal belongings will be forwarded on at some future date. Il v s was so brave and uncomplaining through it all.

T. Lamason's weekly report:—Last Saturday our usual. weekly sale was held at the mart, when a fairly large entry of poultry and general (produce came to hand. We quote as follows: Hens Is !)d to 2s lid, ducks 2s Gd to 2s each, cauliflower 3s Gd to 4s per doz, cabbage 2s (id to 3s, gooseberries 3d lb, pollard per sack l<isj also a quantity of furniture and sundries at usual auction rates.

T. Lamason's sale is advertised for Saturda.v, when he will sell a quantity of corrugated iron, timber, etc., on behalf of the proprietors of the new picture theatre, and a quantity of valuable furniture on behalf of other clients.