STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 May 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent). [All communications, letters, etc., left with Mr. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.] WELCOME HOME.

Stratford, 'May -24. There was a large attendance at the Midhirst flail last night, the occasion being a welcome social tendered to Private Felix F. Uhlenberg. During the evening Mr. Mounti'ort, the chairman, presented tho guest 'With a handsome illuminated address (prepared by Mr. J. McAllister) as follows:—''Address of welcome to Private Felix F. Uhlenberg on his return from the front in France, where he was wounded at Armentieres on June 25, 1910. On welcoming you back from the war the settlers of Midliirst district wish to place on record their high appreciation of and pride in you as one of the Midhirst boys to enlist. Although you have returned wounded and broken in health, we trust it •will not be long 'before you are completely restored to your former health and strength." I

In making the presentation the chairman referred to the splendid record established in volunteering by the Midhirst men,, and regretted that it was still necessary that men should be required for warfare. All present were glad to seo Private Uhlenberg back again, and hoped in due course he would recover from his wounds. The recipient luitably acknowledged the gift and welcome tendered him that evening. An excellent programme was submitted, consisting of the following items:— Miss Edwards (who was accorded a great reception), "Up from Somerset"; Mt«. Massey, "When You Come Home"; Miss Fields, "She is far from the Land"; Mrs.' Carter, "When the Sands of the Desert Grow Cold"; Miss Bellow, "Mother Machree"; Miss Sheehan, "Never Mind"; Mr. Alan Betts, "Jew." Mr. Linnell was in great demand with his "funnioßities," of which the audience seemingly could not have enough. Mr. Fred Foley and his pal "Toby" also met with great appreciation] The accompanists were Miss Edwards and Mr. K. Impett. IAGMOULTORAL INSTRUCTION.

Mr. E. A. S. Browne, agricultural instructor, gave a demonstration of farming at Mr. R. Dingle's farm at Pembroke Road this morning. The attendance \>fj local farmers was very good. Mr. Browne illustrated the effect of fertilisers on dry and wet paddocks, the varieties needed at the commencement or fall of the season, and how one fertiliser w]>s excellent for clover and another for other grasses. He explained the relative values of phosphates, slag, cphos, etc. He demonstrated the value off the fertilisers to renew an old ture, and the treatment necessary for a liew paddock, also why cattle closely cropped one grass right down to the roots and left other plots severely alone. Lime and its treatment was touched upon, and blood and bono dust also reviewed. Illustrations were given as to how to distribute the fertilisers, and why one fertiliser would promote a vigorous growth of grass and others did not prove satisfactory. He explained the effect water had on slag, etc., and the treatment necessary to improve the growth of grass on poor lands. The demonstration was most interesting, and Mr. Browne's explanations about the various grasses, clovers, weeds, etc., were closely observed. Demonstrations like the above described must have a great effect on the farming of the future.

GENERAL. . The Cardiff ladies will have control of the Red Cross Mart and Tea-rooms on Saturday. They have a horse, sheep, and two purebred Awakino Orpington roosters to dispose of. The ladies request tha't the usual donations be left at the mart on Saturday. The president, Mrs. J. AV. Boon, is very pleased tc receive such substantial assistance from town and country people in the efforts to build up funds. There may be some who are rather shy offering help, but this is a mistake, for Mrs. Boon will appreciate any assistance, and donations of T)roduec ; poultry, etc., are very acceptable. A man named J. Hannigan interviewed Mr. McCluggage, J.P., at the Police Court this morning. Defendant was charged with being, found helplessly drunk, but was in such a wretched condition that, on the application of Sergt. Wadt, he was promptly remanded for a week for medical treatment. Later on in the day he was removed to yew 'Plymouth under charge of Constable Tizard. T. LAMASON'S WEEKLY REPORT. Last Saturday our usual weekly sale was held, when we had a medium entry of poultry, furniture and sundries. We quote as follows:—Hens Is 3d to Is 6d, others 2s, a line of pullets 4s fld each, ducks 2s f to 2s 6d, geese ,3s <)d, cockerells Is 3d to Is 9d; pumpkins Cs Bd to 7s fld a sack, potatoes 7s to 10s, apples 3s to Cs case; furniture and 'sundries at usual auction rates. T. Lamason's sale is advertised for Saturday, when he will be selling a quantity of furniture., mostly new and Second-hand.' Stock is being reduced to make room for other lines coining, in.

It is surprising what one can find if he or she only takes the trouble to investigate. Stratford possesses .a shop where the wife can obtain the best crockeryware and most pleasing bangle, bracelet, or watch she desires. Hubby can obtain his choice of smokes, pipes, and reading matter; the eldest girl and the youngest boy can get what they covet most, be it jewellery, thimble, or pocket-knife, and the place where this wonderful variety is obtainable is C. E. James' Warehouse.*