STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 November 1916, Page 3

STRATFORD.

"BEAUTY AND THE BEAST." (From Our Own Correspondent.) November 2H. The final performance of the above pantomime was given in the Town Hall to-niglit, and attracted another large house. The performance went with a swing from curtain-ri.se tp'finale. The orchestral effects, by Lester's Band, greatly assisted the performers. The lighting effects were also excellent, being skilfully manipulated by Mr. Harvey Jackson. GENERAL* The "hangamomona Branch Com-mitti-i- . .1- donated £'7 lte "2d to the Wounded .Soldiers' Fund, which now totals £Bl OS Is 4d. The Red Cross Fund has received a donation from Toko (per Mr. Marfell) of £2O.

Mr W. J. Reeve, Clerk of the Cowt, is to have a short holiday in the Xorth. During his absence his duties will be performed by Mr. J. J. Dwyer, jot New Plymouth. A serious accident occurred in Broadway North to day, when a mote-car collided with a lad named C. Burgess, who, after receiving medical attention, was taken to the hospital, where he lies in a dangerous conditoin. Mr. E Collins (Ntw Plymouth) tvj.s the successful applicant in the ballot for £2OO at the Stratford Co-operative Building Society last evening. The 'Huiroa ladies have been sending several parcels to the Salvation Army H.niie for s-jl-'ic.':. children. Thair work and kindly .lei'cn has been gen o ' >r.r-.,v acknowledged i>y a letter of than 1 *;, received from the matron, Auckland.

Visitors to Stratford this week will focus their attention on the A really fine show can also be seen in the windows of C. E. James, who is selling gir.uine handbags, suitable for ladies and young girls, at prices that are lowest and of quality that is highest.*