STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 March 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

[All communiAtioiis, letters, etc., left with Mr. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.] (From Our Own Correspondent). Stratford, March 15. A working 1 bee put in several hours on Wednesday in solid roil at the A. and Pr-A.ssoeiation'3 grounds, for the purpose of grading the lower stock entrance. Thiss will be much appreciated by those using this particular entrance. The committee worked hard, indeed, so laborious that many had kinks in the back and blistered palms that proved the toil was exactin?, Those behind - e shovel, etc.. were Messrs E.- Jackson (president). E Kellihor, T. Walker, W. Pollock, W. Petiiercw, C. Vince, W. J. Londo!l and A. 1). Stanley. Special mention is desired of the services of Mr. A. Hurrfctt. for the use of horses, plough and scoups. The next bee .will be held next week for the purpose of dismantling and reconstructing the people's stand. Mr Freeman, of Eltham, and lite of Auckland, succeeds Mr 'W. J. Rcce here as clerk of the court. The newcomer will combine the duties of Stratford and Eltham. Mr Reeve, I understand, "will leave for Feilding next Monday. Stratford is to have two picture houses running before the end of the year. The new premises will be in brick, and will be erected on the section Adjoining Mr X. J, King's factory. The building will he used exclusively for picture programmes, and will accommodate 000 patrons. From what one can cither the company will commence operations shortly so that programmes may be screened in December. A meeting of the Beautifying; Society rcas held yesterday, the president, Mr. P. Thompson, being in the chair. The Domain Board requested assistance in building a bridge over one of the streams running through the King Edward Park. After a little discussion the sum of £IA was voted for the purpose. The question of protecting trees in Broadway Xortli was considered, and it was decided that quotations bt> obtained for placing guards uround them. Some comment was also made on the grass plots at the entrance to the railway station, and the Borough Council was requested to furnish a receptacle for rubbish, and otherwise assist the society in keeping the plots in a thriving condition. T. LAMASOX'S WEEKLY REPORT. Last. Saturday our usual weekly sale was held, when we had a very good entry of poultry. Prices somewhat fell away, due to the maulting season. We quote as follows:—Hens, 1/- to 3/-; ducks 1/3 to 2/0; cockrells I/- to 2/-; potatoes 9/G to 11/0 cwt., according to quality: bran 9/6 to 10/ti; pollard 14/0 to lfi/ii; apples, 40-lb. cases, 6/- to 8/-, according to grade; pears 3/- to 4-/ G. Furniture, and sundries at usual auction rates. T. Lamason's usual weekly sale is advertised for Saturday. The public are usually keen judges of value, hence it is no surprise to record that there has been a steady demand for the ladies- handbags now being offered at C. E James' fancy goods warehouse. Low prices and good quality leather is a combination hard to beat,