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STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent). [All cniiiiminicatioiis, letters, etc., left with Mr. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.] A CHAPLAIN'S IMPRESSIONS. Stratford, Nov. 12. The Cliurch of England hold -a largo rongrcgation last evening, when Archdeason Hawkins, who is"visiting Taraliaki, delivered a most impressive address on war matters. The rev. gentleman has been in the war zone for over two years, consequently his information is first hand And authentic, and it may also be added that the Stratford people heard more about the war than ever previously. On Saturday evening the Archdeacon spoke at the sale of work on behalf of the Church Army, and his Sunday address was a continuation of liis remarks. It will be consoling to those who have lost relatives to know that the burial places of their kin arc being well cared for. After each battle, those who have fallen are searched and then decently buried, particulars of name, etc., are placed on each plot, and at the entrance to the cemetery a notice giving the name, number, plot, etc., of the soldiers buried, allows one at a glance to ascertain what units and regiments are 'sleeping the long sleep" in that particular burial ground. The French people are showing great sympathy in this direction. The Prince of Wales, who is .chairman of the Graves' Commission, is also actively engaged in looking after the affairs of the dead. "Regarding the nad side of war the speaker mentioned the discovery of one man who had spent seven days and nights in a hols. He was wounded and, naturally, in a poor state, and it was a wonder he was alive. Yet he was very cheerful. In this respect, although the speaker censored thousands of letters, he generally found all couched in a cheerful strain. He hoped thosa who were writing to the hoys in the trenches would also endeavor to cultivate a similar style. The boys over there had quite enough trouble and distress in their immediate neighborhood without being told of family troubles and differences—matters which had probably righted themselves before the news of them reached the soldier.

SALE OF WORK. The sale of work in.'Connection with the Church Army fnWs proved, as an-, ticipated, very successful. In the evenin?, during an interval of the sale, Bishop Averill. who is on a visit to Tarn - liaki~- delivered an address on the work of the Church Army. This has become R large institution in Britain, and at the various fronts several huts are maintained. Support is being secured in New Zealand, vind some of the provinces are subsidising their own huts. Taranaki may not do this yet, but the results secured on Saturday by the Church people here, £SO, will bo very acceptable. GEXERAL.

The Ladies' Patriotic Committee's rooms on Saturday were controlled by Mesdames Curtis, Thompson, and Paynter, and Miss Curtis, and the results secured were: Hart £i 3s, tea rooms £5. The clock competition was won by Mrs. Oliver, of Toko. These Saturday 'efforts are for the Y.M.C.A. funds, and will continue throughout Xovember. The ladies controlling the rooms next Saturday will be Mesdames Budge, Cfood, and Betts. Contributions of anything and everything are welcomed by the committee. Those who imagine a farmer's life is one of leisure should visit a factory these fine mornings. There he V.-ill find that, although farmers are "wasting" time waiting to be rid of their milk, there is very little spare time. Mr. Jack EversfieW. of Midhirst, is working a "little patch'' of 0-2 acres, on which he milks 33 cows and works 20 acres for cropping. His sole assistant is his wife, and, as he puts it, they "pull 10931b of milk from the cows each day" besides doing other work. His herd is mainly tlolstein. Another busy man is Mr. W. Pollock, who extracts "4443b milk from 12 cows, an average of 371b of milk, with a test of just over 5 butter-fat, showing he has a good herd and has to step lively to keep up with farming pursuits. Word reaches mo that Tuna factory hopes to be making cheese shortly, and that the opening ceremony is only' a few days away.

■ A number of people are now exercising their minds as to what to send to absent friends. Their dilemma will soon be a thing of the past if they call at Mr. C. E. James' jewellery warehouse and note the fine Christmas cards, greetings, etc., he has for sale. The shelves are also crowded with those little trinkets so dear to tho feminine minds. Now, young men, don't forget tho ladies! Ladies, don't forget absent faces.

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Taranaki Daily News, 13 November 1917, Page 3

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STRATFORD. Taranaki Daily News, 13 November 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD. Taranaki Daily News, 13 November 1917, Page 3

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