STRATFORD.
(From Our Own Correspondent)'. [All communications, letters, etc., left, frith Mr. 11. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will: receive prompt attention.] ' GENERAL. Ranford Tiros, were successful in their entries in the Jersey competitions at the VVanganui show, as H.ey obtained first <ind second for yearling heifer, second for yearling hull, and second cud reserve champion for cow. What makes the Eiieeess more pleasing is the knowledge that the animals shown were all bred by the exhibitors. Many Stratford farmers will be pleased to hear of the success.
The president of the A. and P. Association (Mr. J. W. Boon) and flic secretary (Mr. Stanley) are due back this evening from a trip to Wanganui, where they are reported to have been very successful in obtaining entries for the local show on the 29th and 30th inst. There were quite a number of Stratford bowlers present and playing at the opening of the season at Ingiew'ood this afternoon. The. Stratford President (Mr. J. W. McMillan) is a. keen player, hut found that business matters delayed him till too late. He appeared to derive a fair amount of pleasure watching the games from the hank. The Chamber of Comemrce are giving the New Plymouth business people a re" minder that it is necessary for this province to show a united front to the Minister for Public Works on the question of railway construction. The linking up of Taraiiaki with the Main Trunk line is certainly an important item to those interested in the welfare and progress of Taranaki. As Mr. Masters pointed out, the New "Plymouth port has a lot to gain by the opening up of the line connecting with the Auckland main trunk line, so one naturally expects to see, the New Plymouth Chamber interest itself in the matter.
The usual sitting of the S.M. Court will be lielrl to-morrow (Friday). Beside? civil business, a couple of minor police offences will engage the attention of Mr. Crookc, ,S.M. T. LAMASON'S WEEKLY REPORT. Last Saturday our usual weekly sale was held at the mart, when the demand for poultry'and produce was very good, but supplies were very short. We quote: Hens 2s to 3s, ducks 2s to 2s Gd hens and chicks 10s, potatoes 3s to 14s sack, pig meal 235. Furniture and suntines at usual auction rates.
T. Lamason's usual weekly sale is advertised for Saturday, wlien 'lie will bo offering for salo poultry, a. line of sucking ,pig S , .ornamental (pot plants furniture, and sundries.
A number of people are now'espreisli tg their minds as to what to send to al usent friends. Their dilemma will soon be a thing of the past if they call at Mr. C. E. James' jewellery warehouse and noh 5 the fine Christmas cards, greetings, etc., he has for sale. The shelves are
also crowded with those little trinkets so d ?ar to the feminine minds. Now, younj ? men, don't forget the ladies! Ladiei 3, don't forget absent faces.
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