STRATFORD.
[All communications, letters, etc., left with Mr. J. Hopkina, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Stratford March 8. •A sweepstake match was held amongst members of the Gun Club this afternoon. For the information of the public it may be added that the competition was a clay-pigeon one. Stratford has been very busy lately. At least that distinction may safely be applied to tiie railway department. The opening of the Ohura district is sending a lot of prime cattle this way. Unfortunately the prime stuff does not detraiii here, but is railed to tho Smart Ro:id freezing works. A garden party, by the St. Andrew's adies' Guild, was held at Mr Mills' residence, Brecon road, this afternoon. The weather was ideal for the purpose, and the function proved an enjoyable one. For some reason or other the dairying companies round here politely, bur. firmly, decline to give any information regarding monthly pav-outs now. Recently I tried to glean a few figures, but it was a case of "not'iin? doing." Farmers also are very diffident about giving first-hand information a'miit present and future prospers. It is gewra!ij conceded that the volume of milk from each farm does not quite reach last year's standard. 'I wo motor cars cam« inti collision at a narrow bend in the roai to the mountain house. Both cars were strained, and obliged to be taken to a garage for repairs. Apparently the occupants escaped injury. The monthly meeting cf the War Relief Association will be held here on Monday at 10 a.m. The Borough Council also meets on Monday at 8 p.m. From what one can gather with regard to the forthcoming municipal elections, there is a likelihood of the present Mayor, Mr J. W. Boon, having a | walk-over. Crs. Paitherford and Stanley are not seeking re-election, but Cr Thompson is prepared to serve another terra on the Council. At T. Lamason'a usual auction sale on Saturday he will be selling one motor cycle, also a quantity of Nelson fruit. T. LAMASON'S WEEKLY REPORT. Last Saturday our usual weekly sale was held, when a very good entry of poultry was catalogued. We quote as follows: Hens Is 6d to 2s 6d, puflets 3s Id to 3s Cd, ducks 2s to 3s, cockerels Is to 2s, potatoes 10s 6d cwt., bran fls 6d (160), pollard (180) 14s Cd, pears 3s 6d to lis Od, peaches 5s Cd, tomatoes 3s to Gs; furniture at usual auction rates. The public are usually keen judges of value, hence it is no surprise to record that there has been a steady demand fcr the ladies' handbags now being offered at C. E James' fancy goods warehouse. Low prices and good quality eather is a combination hard to beat.
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Taranaki Daily News, 9 March 1917, Page 3
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