STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 January 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(from Our Own Correspondent). [All communications, letters;, etc., left with Mr. 11. J. Hopkins., bookseller, will veeehe prompt attention.] Stratford, Jhii 11. A very pleasant afternoon was spent yesterday at the residence of Mr. 11. LI. lietts, the occasion being the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mr*. IJetts. Only relatives and immediate friends were present. One of -Stratford's wcll-knpwn ''sports." Uout, Bob Woods, lias forwarded to Mr. Campbell .Jackson some trophies of the battlefield, and those treasures are now rlulv to hand. German pistols and daggers figure amongst the relics. The Medical Board sat here yesterday, but, judging by results, the examination of candidates from the ranks of the Second Division was not very satisfactory, seven out of 3" being up to standard. Defects of a trifling nature brought a big majority into the home service class; still, two only were classed as totally unfit. 1 Very excellent, progress is being made with the new 'building for cheese now being erected for the Stratford Dairy Company. The business done in Stratford during Christmas week was quite up to expectations. There was a good run on the jewellery store of Mr. C. K. 'Tames, and this was not surprising, seeing the great variety and excellent value he was offering. It is some years since Mr. James opened business here, and his thorough study of the district's requirements is perhaps the secret, of his success—plus ■.'nod value in every article.' 4 December, 1017. will soon be only a memory. There is. however, an opportunity still to take advantage of the great range of artistic jewellery, brooches, and bangles, that Mr. Ben. •I Peters, jeweller, has for sale. Those in search of seasonable gifts can find their wants satisfied by visiting his premises.*