STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 August 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

MDHTRST'S DAY. < Stratford, Aug. 11. The Midhlrat folk deserve great credit for the systematic manner in which they conducted their efforts to secure cash for patriotic purposes in Stratford today. Headed by Mrs. Hogg, sevoral in neat Red Cross nurse uniforms actively canvassed the town for subscriptions to the funds, giving in return art union tickets, button-holes, etc. The mart was well filled with a varied assortment of goods, and the tea-rooms also received splendid support. In the afternoon., from the platform of a motor-lorry, a small but solid brass band gave several patriotic airs that were pleasing and appropriate. TOKO'S FAREWELL. "" j Mr. M. Gernhoefer informs mo that great preparations are being made in connection with the farewell social to Riflemen A. Cato and R. Burgham on Thursday evening. It is understood that amongst other performers Messrs Ranford Bros, will assist, whilst one or two others new to Toko audiences will contribute to the programme. Motor cars are being placed at the disposal of the performers to allow them to return at their own leisure. Particulars are advertised in another column. GENERAL. The Stratford Hospital Board meets on Tuesday afternoon, and the same evening the school committee hold their monthly meeting. There is still an opportunity for those on the lookout for good reading matter, good quality stationery, high-grade jewellery, best leather handbags (ladies'), etc., to secure these from C. E. James' warehouse. A fine rango of indoor games available; just the thing to keep father and the boys Jiome at night.*

The long winter evenings are still on hand. To those mho find time hangs heavy a visit to -Mr. C. E. James' warehouse will soon provide a remedy, as he has in stock all classes of parlor games for young and old. Besides amusements, the warehouse has a large range of Doulton ware, whilst the range of jewellery should satisfy all tastes. The smoker can secure all classes of tobaccos, cigars and pipes at lowest prices. ''A thing of beauty is a joy for ever,'' and the place to secure beautiful tilings is in an up-to-date jewellery stock. Mr. Ben. J. Peters, of Stratford, in announcing the success attending his .sale efforts, which is nonv in full swing, lays stress on the class-value of the bargains now offering, and whether it be to-day, to-morrow or the next day, you aro sure ta- have the choice of quality goods, nothing else. The romantip side lof life must not be lost sight of, as romance has a direct bearing 011 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 } T oung ladies.*