STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 April 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

L •?, (From Our Own Correspondent.) [All communications, letter.?, etc., left with Mr. J, Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.] ' Stratford. April 10. A well-known and mur-h respected old identity, Mr. T. H. Watkki;. died at liis residence, Celia street, 011 Sunday. Deceased had been ailing fur home time, but was receiving treatment by Dr. Stevens. The late Mr. Watkins arrived from Folkestone, England and settled in Stratford in 1884, and leaves a widow, seven three daughters. Two are married K. McCluggage and D. Butchart). Three of the sons went to the front, Herbert Baynes being killed and Walter receiving wounds. Although not taking an active part in business affairs, Mr. Watkins was ever ready to assist in any way anything that interested him. During the past six years the County Council has paid subsidies to the Hospital Board totalling .1M173. The years and amounts are as follows: —1012, iCSOO (is Rd; mi. 1 ), £<>73 12s -Id; 1014, .£BSO 11115, £7BO 10s; 1010, £706 4s; 1917, £S4O. Mr. W. J. Reeve, late clerk of the court here, and who lifts been promoted to FeiMing, left with Mr.-; Reeve and family for their new home this afternoon. The Ponsonby Drum and Fife Band arrived this afternoon from New Plymouth. The weather was not too good, but a large crowd welcomed them on arrival. The damp weather has hastened the growth of mushrooms. From the train several paddocks literally covered with these tit-bits looked very tempting to those who prefer this growth. Mr. J. M. Shottcr has received a cable stating that his son, Private G. R. T. Shotter, was admitted to the Walton-nn-Thanies Hospital on March 22, suffering from slight gunshot wounds. America has got. a move on at last. We have been expecting it. There lias also been a great move-on in Stratford, and wise people have been sharing in the move-on, which operates a.t C. 10. | .Tames' jewellery warehouse. Easter [ gifts have had a big run, but the shelves still hold many useful gifts acceptable for Easter. See the fine range of crockj ery we are clearing.