STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 January 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent) j PATRIOTIC GIFT AUCTION. | Stratford, Jan. 24. Tim canvassers appointed for Te l'opo district, which included Achnid road and portions of Stanley, Cross and (royden roads, wore Messrs S. Pitt, I l '. Mackay and M. Knox. They met on Monday morning, and traversed the whole, of their district during the name day, and report that practically every resident responded to the appeal. The residents of Te l'opo are to be congratulated on their liberal response, and Messrs Pitt, Mackay and Knox 011 their prompt, efficient and businesslike management xif their duties as canvassers. It' residents and canvassers of other districts act similarly, the final result of the gift auction will be worthy of tlie district, and of the cause to which it is dedicated. The list of donations is as follows: S. Pitt, 30 sheep; F. Macaky, .'>o lambs; A. W. Budge, 25 lambs; K. Savage, 20 lambs; Mr® Savage, 10 lambs; G. C. Knox, 0 lambs; Roy Blanehard, 1 thoroughbred mare; U. fill, 1 weaner; 11. 0. Mr.rr, 1 weaner; Mrs E. H Newland, 1 wenner; H. Wheller, 1 pig and CI; J. Kerrisk, 1 weaner and 1 pig; J. Christiansen, 2 weaners; A. Tocker, 1 weaner; .1. MeCraeken, 1 pony and 1 pig; W. V. I-loskin, 1 weaner; M. Mischewski, 1 pedigree bull; .1. Mischewski, 2 weaners; ,1. Jans, 1 weaner; W. Forbes, 1 steer; M. Knox and H. Hance, 1 pony; Mrs. Slater, poultry; P. fiottin, 1 weanler; Roy Steer, 2 pups; W. F. Adams, 1 weaner; Mrs. Wheller, poultry; H. N. Hoby, 2 weaners; B. Agent, 1 weaner; j.f. Slater, 1 pet lamb; .J. Gibbs, I weaner; W. Hatton, 1 weaner. I GENERAu There are many readers of these lines who will learn with regret that .frank Kirkwood, only son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Ivirkwood, Piakau Park, Stratford, is reported killed in action on January 0, at the age of 20 years. Private Kirkwood was always keen on enlistment, ar.d endeavored to get away when 18, but was not taken. He sailed with the 28th Reinforcements. When in France he ex- j pected to meet, his uncle, LieutenantColonel J. G. Kirkwood, D.5.0., who was then in a hospital, recovering from the effects of gas. From advice received, lie in all probability met his uncle before making the supreme sacrifice. Frank Kirkwood was educated at the Normal School, Auckland, and Stratford District High School. After leaving school he was for some time on the stair of the Bank of Australasia here, and also at the Whangamomona branch. Deservedly popular, a promising future loomed ahead for the deceased soldier, who, like many others, has "gone west 7 ' in the effort to secure a lasting peace for humanity. After being stationed at Whangamomona during the last six years, Constable Scannell has received notice of his promotion to Manaia. Farmers and others out east will regret to lose the services of their constable, but nevertheless will be pleased to know that he has thoroughly merited the promotion. Another fine consignment of sheep was railed into Stratford this afternoon. With four engines, a long string of carriages, trucks, etc., and crowded platform, a stranger would be pardoned for believing that here was the busiest town in Taranaki. If not the busiest, it certainly was the noisiest, and a photograph of the animator scene would have proved a good advertisement for the town, and its importance as a railway centre. T. LAMASOX'S WEEKLY REPORT. Last Saturday our usual sale was held, when a fair quantity of poultry and produce came to hand. Prices were as follows; Hens from Is (id to 2s (id, ducks 2s to 2s (id, cockerels Is to Is (id, new potatoes 10s to 12s per cwt., cabbages practically unsaleable, peaches 4s to lis. tomatoes (id lb, pears Cs, plums Is Cd to :is, Burbanks and other varieties English 5s to Os, apples 3s (id to ss, nectarines 4s to (is, furniture and sundries at usual auction rates. T. Lamason's usual weekly sale, to be held at the mart on Saturday, will include some choice Nelson fruit; also a good lot of furniture on behalf of Mr. T. Birdsall and another client, who,are leaving the district. It is very frequently a perplexing dutj in trying to discover just what woiilq please him for a birthday gift. Don't (rouble any longer, but just hasten to C. E. James' warehouse, and if he prefers a pipe you will find the best varieties 'iere, ditto smokes. If he likes literature choice reading will be found on thn shelves. If in need of military brushes, the shop for the purchase is C.'E. James', and don't forget it.*