STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 December 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent). [All communications!, letters, etc.. loft with Mr. 11. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.] DISTRICT SCHOOL BREAK-UP. Stratford, Dee. 20. The weather last evening was decidedly unfavorable for the repeat performance of "Soot and the Fairies" by scholars attending the school. The attendance under the circumstances was very .:ood. Dcring an interval in the programme, the chairman of the committee, Mr. J. W, Boon, and the headmaster, Mr. Tyrer. delivered short addresses rohijir. cn •; C ;ino). work. The following were granted proficiency certificates in standard VI:—Boys; Ambrose Alge», George Brocklebank, Francis Cameron, Mew Cameron, William and Stewart Crawford. -Tames Foster, Raymond Dudding, Diek Freer, Gordon Fault, Aubrey Kciiyon. Wnt Lane, AnJuir Likwn Lir.d•ay MeCluggage, Hector McWilliam, James Milne, Roy Pavnter, Walter Pcarce, Roy Robinson. George Hitter, Harry Sleep, Ivan and Charles Smith, Dudley Spcnce, Wilfred Webster, Joe Wilson, Duncan Young, Ronald Sliar•'ck, John Hamilton and Doc White. Girls: Rita Beaueliamp, Myra Brookes, Winnie Brown, Isie Bateman, Hazel Corking, Maggie Cormack. Jean Cormaclc, Margorie Curd, Mary Copping, Muriel Evans, Alison Fawcett, Maggie Grant, j Grace Harkness, -Mary " I,ewers, Laura Lehmann, Eileen Lyons. Moira McDonald, Dfflsy Melville, Agnes Mndford. Grace and Stephanie North, Jessie Peattie, Hope Penn, Florrie Richardson, Klorrie Remington, Merle Sharrock, Lynda Spenee, Gladys Terry. Competency certificates: Roy Kiveli, John Norton, Cbas. BuvJett. This morning the school broke up for the usual six weeks summer holidays. Beforo dispersal the headmaster, Mr. Tyrer, on behalf of the teachers, presented Miss Terry, M.Sc., with a lady's hand-bag. In making the presentation, hp stated that Miss Terry was leaving to take up a position with the Auckland Grammar School. All were pleased to note Miss Terry's success, and deeply regretted losing her services to the Stratford school. The gift in a way would serve to remind, her of her two years association with the school. Mr. Thomas replied on behalf of Miss Terry, for whom cheers were given, an extra one for Mr. Tyrer concluding the ceremony. T. LAMASOX'S. WEEKLY REPORT. Last Saturday our usual weekly sale was held, when we had a very good entry of poultry. Competition was very keen. We quote as follows:—Hens Is 8d to 2s fid, ducks, poor 2s, 2s (id, others 3s and 3s 6d, ben nnd chicks 15s Gtl, geese Gs to 7s 63, turkey hens, 7s, Ss, gobblers 10s tid to 13s, peas Is 3d to Is (id peek, new potatoes 12s to 14s ewl., gooseberries (ij per case, peaches Gs Cd, plums (is to Gs (ijl. Furniture and sundries at usual auction rates.

A steady stream of satisfiol customers eaeh day at Mr. C. E. .Tamos' jewellery warehouse indicates that the ladies and others are making the most of the opportunity to get in early at the exceptional range of bargains now offering in fancy goods, jewellery, clunaware, stationery, smoking material, shaving outfits, etc. Toys there are in large array, fit for a fretting child and to drive the tears awav. Sporting outfits for boys, etc. Don's hesitate to visit C. E. James' store.®

This is a jewellery Christmas. From youth. to old age tlio jeweller furnishes yon with love offerings and mementoes of the brightest, best, and most honorable events of our lives. The jewel us a gift since time immemorial has been the emblem of deepest affection. You will be rewarded by an inspection of the most useful and appropriate season's gifts now displayed at the premises of Ben. J. Peters, jeweller, Broadway, Stratford. Shop early and at your leisure.* T. Lamason's Christmas snle of poultry will be held on Saturday when lie wiil be offering choice lines of turkeys, geese, ducks and fowls and fat lambs, etc. It would be well for intending purchasers to get in early and secure their Christmas poultry.