STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 August 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

farewell at toko. (From Our Own ron rspondent.) Stratford, Aug. 17. Whatever Toko undertake* invariably succeed:-, and the farewell tendered last night to Riflemen !!. Br.rgham and A. CiKf quite >"■ i]fli 11:) Ihr ln-'ii oxr'tKiiit.'OMf . It wa?, ilattering Id see the wnoroa--. attendance of St.i .itior.l and otni and the e:iLer'£tinm"iit providi'd «:■$ < er-t:-i >'■' (!< ••; !i : <.- |.;r;_<- a:if:>ci'. Mr. W. IT. Were, county councillor, mentioned with pardonable pride that Toko had sent l'>> men to the firm, and of these 18 />K(I '-gone west," 'V h'k- two had returned home invalided. In presenting the departing soldiers v. it 11 wristk f wnieii''- he wished them the beft ui' good a:>d a safe reiiirn. Rifleman A. Catc lind a brother killed at the fro:,i !a»l year. V very long programme v.-si submitted, encores being nuiiLirous. Those assisting in t direetioii were Mrs. Massey, Misses Fielder, Brethcrton. and B. Sheahan; Mr.tsrs W. Harris. T. Wilson, Tom Kanford, James F. Foley, and J. Andrews, ilr Frank K:\nford was in his element in the comedy line, and although having* come straight from the Ngaere platform, was honored with a double encore. The lloor was is excellent order for dancing, and thi 9 portion of ,the night's outing was just as keenly relished. The music was provided by Mrs. Bianchi (piano) and Mr. S. Parker (cornet). Mention should be made of the untirim; efforts of Mr. Max Gernhoerer,' who as secretary ar.d M.C. deserved ihe greatest credit, for the high standard maintained by these socials. Thanks are also due to the following car owners: Messrs Geo. .Smart, Da\is, Bridger. Gollop, Bennett, and Gernhoefer, for conveying performers and others to Toko.

Whilst in Stratford there is no need to ask the time of a policeman. Just walk along to Mr. B. J. -Peters' jewel lery shop and you will find reliable timekeepers being offered at very special reduced prices. Jewellers rarely hold sales, hut Mr Peters has been holding one during the past few weeks Those in need of jewellery (and what lady is not?) sliouid make the most of this opportunity, and make her purchase soon. Wristlet watches, suitable for farewell sifts, available at bedrock orices.—Ad\i.

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 has in stock all classes of parlor games for young and old. Besides amusements the warehouse has a large range of Donlton ware, whilst the range of jewellery should satisfy all tastes. The smoker can secure all classes of tobaccos, cigars and pipes at lowest prices.