STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 September 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(Ironi Our Own Correspondent.); fAll communications, letters, etc., left witit Mr. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.] PRESENTATION Stratford, Sept. 2(5. This morning a number of friends of Mr. J. Petrie met at Mr. Smith's ten rooms to make a presentation to tlieir guest. The Mayor (-Mr. J. W. McMillan) presjUi:u, and said this was the liust occasion on which they would have Mr. Petrie with them as a single man, and ho and others desired to congratulate him on the step he had taken., Mr. -Pottie had been a member of the main body, and had been in the firing lino, and now was settling down to married life, and it was oniy right that they should show their appreciation of him as a soldier and a resident. His Worship said their guest was setting a good example to other returned soldiers in marrying, and concluded by wishing Mr. Petrie and his fiancee (Miss O'Taole) a happy and prosperous | career. Others testifying their appreciation and good wishes were Crs. Campbell -Tackson and J. H. Thompson, and i Messrs H. Wilson, S. Sharp, J. Pettie, 3. j Kivell, B. Sawles, A. D. Stanley anit Dick Masters (the latter also a returned soldier). The Mayor then presented Mr. Petrie with a cose of pipes and pouch, and after an informal chat, during which advice was freely offered, Mr. Petrie briefly, but feelingly, replied, and the company adjourned.

GENERAL. Quite a, number of Cl' and C2 men aro leaving here to-morrow (Friday) for examination before the special Medical Board sitting at Hawera. A Stratford team of footballers met and defeated an Eltham fifteen on the latter's grounds this afternoon. In the first spell Dudding scored a try. which Kivell converted. In the second half Kivell and Bailey kicked penalty goals, making the score: Stratford 11 points, Eltham nil. Mr. Judd was referee. The Mayor officially welcomed home Lieut. C. W. Milner, who is on furlough, at the station last evening. The fire brigade also turned out in honor of their comrade, whom they found in very good health. Private O'Connell. of Toko, was 1 also officially welcomed by the Mayor and congratulated on his safe return. Private J. Davis, of Kohuratahi, a man under 20, received it hot and strong in the fighting round La Bassee. He is now at Brockenhurst hospital recovering from his wounds. In this engagement young Davis showed particular pluck, receiving no less than nine wounds. Some of these were in the chest, but, despite this, he refused to leave the trenches until the Germans made their counterattack, his pluck and fortitude being much admired by his comrades. He had two brothers, D. and J., also at the front, but both have since been invalided home. T. LAMASON'S WEEKLY REPORT.

Last Saturday the usual sale was very successful. Poultry is still in good demand. We quote as follow: Hens 2s to 3s, ducks -As to 2s Od, turkeys Ts fld to 8s 6d. potatoes 12s 6d to 14s sack. Furniture and sundries at usual auction rates.

T. Lamason's usual sale is advertised for Saturday, when he will be offering a quantity of useful furniture, rhubarb, trap, and sundries. There is no time like the present. It is yours, and the wise man is he who makes the most of the opportunity. Just now the opportunity of making "a little cash go a long way is presented at Mr. C. E. .James' warehouse. Prices are down to bedrock, whilst quality is of the highest. Ladies, don't neglect this chance of securing be«t leather handbags, jewellery, wedding presents, etc., now offering. Call and inspect when next in town.