STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 July 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) TAll communications, letters, etc., left with Mr. V. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will leceive p:,..,;t attention.] KAHOURI 'BRIDGE SOCIAL. Stratford. July 19. Considerable interest was taken in the social tendered to Privates Wilfred Johnson ami Alfred Kivell by the settlers in the neighborhood. Great preparations had 'been made, and the building was packed with an interested and delighted audience. Chief interest centred round the farewell address made by Mr. J. G. Falder, who, in the course cf his =pcceh, expressed the wish that both soldiere would in due course return to the district with honor and the knowledge that they had done their duty. On behalf of sympathisers he presented them with wristlet wattes, whilst Mrs. O'Reilly also presented each with a pair of gloves and good wishes. An excellent programme of musical items was submitted, towards which the following assisted:—Mrs. C. Massey, Misses Ella Sangster, Dora Phillips, Dolly Fitzgerald, Fieldes, and Rogers, and Messrs G. T. Walters, B. J. Peters, Frank Ranford, J. Lister, and Sanne. The accompanists were Mesdames Lister, Biauchi, and Reynolds, Misses M. O'Grady, Fieldes. and Nielson. The promoters are grateful to Messrs F. Hopkins. J. Davis, Gollop, Paynter, Newton King, and E. Pocock. A special word of praise is due to Mrs. O'Rielly, who organised the entertainment and worked hard throughout to secure the comfort of performers and patrons.

CEX'ERAL. Some, of the ladies present at yesterday's meeting thought the Mayor was rather hasty in leaving so soon after the election of the president. Seen to-day on the matter, his Worship said his duties were to preside, see the report and balance-sheet were considered, and after the election of the president to hand over control to that official and retire. This was understood at the opening of the meeting, so if any idea prevails that discourtesy was shown these lines should remove that impression. The S.M., Mr. W. R. Haseldcn, will hold his fortnightly court -to-morrow (Friday). The business is light, and not likely to absorb much time. Mesdames H. Master, Walker (Xgaere), Budge, and Good arc to control of the Mart and Tea Rooms of the Patriotic Committee on Saturday. The promoters arc holding a Parcels Day, so that those who wrap up an order for a sheep or shirt, cabbage or costume, will find their gifts most acceptable. T. LAMASOX'S WEEKLY REPORT. Last Saturday my usual weekly - was held., and there was keen enmpi"ition for all lines ofTered, particularly in poultry, the demand for good laying sorts being unmet. Quotations: Cocker els Is Od to 2s 6d, special 4s to "e.. pullets' 3s Id. liens Is Od to 2s 3d. ducks 2s Sd, turkeys 5s to 5s Cd, potatoes l.°>to 13« fid per 3001b sack, pollard 17s <U per 2001b sack. A line of wheat brought 17s per sack, pumpkins 3s to 0s Cd per sack. Furniture and sundries at usual auction rates.

T. Lamason's usual auction sale takes place next Saturday. In addition to his usual sale, a quantity of prime Canterbury table potatoes, and also about 100 or more sacks of feed oats and a nice line of N T elson apples are expected. The Borouih Council is busy experimenting to lighten Broadway. C. E. James is also engaged lightening the long winter nights, and has opened up a huge array of parlor games thatehor.ld afford pastime and amusement to oldsters and youngsters. A fine range of reading matter by tha most popular authors is also available at lowest prices.* In recognition of the hearty support accorded him during his business term of three years in Stratford, Mr. Ben. J. Peters, who has more than justified his claim as a first-class watchmaker and jeweller, has decided to offer for the period of one month the whole of his high-class stock of watches, rings, jewellery, and plate at a tangible reduction on present prices. The quality of Mr. Peters' stock is well known, and the bargains offering in engagement and diamond rings, watch-bangle-, etc., will be verv real and will afford opportunities to" secure lasting gifts. The date fixed for the commencement of the sale is Saturday, July 21*