STRATFORD.
MmirmsT's concert and dance.
-.. , Slralford, Au ? . D. there have been a large number of Concerts and d.»uces in and around the neighborhood of Midhirst during the, winter. Evidently profiting by experience, the promoters generally minaw to make the last just a littlc'more suteesslul than its immediate predecessor night's efforts were in aid of .Midhirsts efforts to make a big total in patriotic work on Saturday, when the Hldhirst farmers, with their wives and others, will eontrol the patriotic mart and tea-rooms. Mr. Mountford was chairman of the entertainment, and briefly explained the objects of the gathering. Mrs. Hogrg, one of the chief promoters, must have been gratified at the ouecess of her efforts. The programme was a varied and lengthy one, son"* . being contributed by Hisses Sau«sti!r l'herkleson, Phillips, and Messrs "Tom' Panford, G. T. Waiters, and .Sanne. Miss Rowe contributed a verv dramatic recitation, and Mr. JR. Cottier was pleasin" with a violin solo Mr. Enwri-jht was also very sutees.sTul in liis recitative work-. The comic clement was in the hands of Mr. Frank Ranford, and Stratford's comedian had a big evening, no less than eight items being demanded. Mr. Tom Wilson was also in hi 3 element in a comic ditty that earned unstinted applause. Miss Therkleson and Messrs C. Fox and Eumondson were accompanists. Mr. J. M. Shotter was M.C. to the dance that followed, Mr. C. Fox beiiu> the musician, while Miss Anderson played an extra. GENERAL. The Highland Society here arc completing preparations for a big day next Saturday. The Town Hall has been secured for an entertainment on Friday evening, and on Saturday the highland'ers and lowlanders will'parade Broadway. The Society hopes to make the day a memorable "one in the history of Stratford. It should be mentioned that the "outing" is purely a philanthropic one, and the Scots hope to be able to place much good silver fand gold) to the funds of the Patriotic Committee as a result of their efforts. A gentleman who ha 5 been visiting the \V!„ ~_amoraona district and beyond states that the action of the Government in calling the men from the land is be- i coming very noticeable. Those who have had to go to the front have in some cases failed to get others to carry on their i work, and consequently there are areas < going back to something approaching a ■ wilderness.
ilr. A. Xelson has received a letter from the Public Trustee soliciting particulars of his brother, Private \V. G. Kelson, a member of the 7th Reinforce-
ments. This was the first intelligence that had been received of the deatli of his brother, who was killed in action in France on June 10. A second brother, a member of the Australian Forces, has lost a leg. I Another, casualty that will be received with regret is that of Sergeant George Syine, D.C.M.. killed in action. He was the eldest son of Mr. George Syine, of Tangawai. Main Trunk line, biit well known throughout Taranaki, and in years gone by sole selector of the Taranaki representative team. Young George won the D.C.11. for heroic service in rescuing a comrade from a gun pit. Sergeant Syme left with the 2nd Reinforcements. At 20 he has "gone west."
T. LAMASOX'S WEEKLY REPORT. Last .Saturday the usual sale was held, there being a fair entry of produce and poultry. Quotations: Cockerels Is 6d to 2s lOd, heal Is <ij to 2s Cd, ducks 2s, cabbages 4s per dozen, cauliflowers Os Cd per dozen, potatoes ll s to 12s Cd per sack of 2001b, pollard lfls 6d ; per iSOlb sack, pig meal £1 3s per sack Furniture and sundries at usual auction rates.
T. I,ama?on's usual auction sale will be held at the mart, Stratford, tomorrow, and, in addition to his" usual sale, he is offering a quantity of highclass furniture on account of 'Mrs. R. Smith and two other vendors, who are leaving the district. also a quantity of potatois, produce, and sundries. The sale is at 1 p.m. The long winter evenings are still on hand. To those (who find time hangs heavy a visit to Mr. C. E. James' warehouse will soon provide a remedy, as he lias in stock all classes of parlor games for yoimw and old. Besides amusements, the warehouse has a largo range of Doulton ware, whilst the range of jewellery Should satisfy all tastes' The smoker can secure all classes of tobaccos, cigars and pbea at lowest prices. "A \liing of beauty is a joy for ever,'' nnd the place to secure beautiful things is in an up-to-date,jewellery stock. Mr. Ren. J. Peters, of Stratford, in announcing the success attending his sale efforts, which is noi>v in full swing, lavs stress on the class-value of the bargains now offering, and whether it be to-day. to-morrow or the next day, you are sure to have the choice of quality goods, nothing else. The romantic side of life must not be lost sight of, as romance has a direct bearing on our stability. Young men are requested to fall in love and then into Ben. J. Peters' sale for a good engagement ring. A nice choice in presents awaits reciprocating young ladies*
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