STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 December 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent), [All communications, letters, etc., left with Mr. H. J, Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.] MAHOE SCHOOL. Stratford, Dec. 22. Mr. R. Masters, chairman of the Education Board, visited Mahoc on Friday, and presented prizes won by the scholars during the year. The school has won the shield (Tisch) for best kept grounds in Taranaki, and having held this honor on two previous occasions, the win was well deserved. In addressing the scholars, Mr. Masters mentioned this fact, and congratulated the school on winning this honor. The master, Mr. Cumberworth, takes a keen interest in this class of work, and has obtained results that were deserving of the high praise given by Mr. Masters. The chairman of the school committee, Mr. J. Whittington, interviewed the chairman of the Education Board, regarding increased accommodation at the horse paddock. The board's representative promised to give this favorable consideration, and to-day has practically completed arrangements in this connection. Prizes were distributed to the successful scholars, and Willie McMahon presented with a special prize for making the most progress during the year. Two certificates of proficiency were also awarded.GENERAL. There was a good demand for the Daily News this morning, the news quickly getting about that the German escapees had been captured. The poll on the borough loan was taken today, but the number of voters proved to be very small? the proposal being carried by 180 to 80. Passenger traffic is on the improve, and many Stratfordians have already packed their boxes and given New Plymouth as their temporary address. Each year many of our business folk gather at the seaside* and enjoy the spell from business and country life. Traips leaving to-day carried full vans of passengers bound for New Plymouth—and sunshine.

A steady stream of satisf.Gl customers each.day at Mr. C. E., James' jewellery warehouse indicates, that the ladies and others are making the most of the opportunity to get in irarly at lhe exceptional range of bargains now offering in fancy goods, jewellery, chinaware, stationery, smoking material, shaving outfits, etc. Toys there are in large array, fit for a fretting child and to drive the tears away. Sporting outfits for boys, etc. iW't hesitate to visit C. E. James' store.*

This is a jewellery Christmas. From youth to old age the jeweller furnishes you with love offerings and mementoes of the brightest, best, and most honorable events of our lives. The jewel as :v 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 promises of Hen. J. Peters, jeweller, Broadway, Stratford. Shop early and at your leisure.*