STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 February 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent). Stratford. Fob. 21. As will bo seen from the published list of entries at the gift auction, stile to be held on Saturday, the variety of stock to be sold should attract a large attendance of farmers. The committee empowered to purchase stock have been successful in securing several good lines that are well worthy of attention by farmers and graziers. The sale will commence at 1 p.m., and those bidding are assured that each entry will afo under the hammer once only. It shoumVbe generally understood now that the object is to raise £2OOO for the Wounded Soldiers' Fund, and the sum aimed at seems to be in sight. The gentlemen who have interested themselves in the matter have not stinted themselves in the matter of time, and all have shown practical sympathy by contributing to the fund either in cash or stock. Full details of the sale are published on page 8 of this issue. The Hawera A. and P. Show secured a fair number of entries from this district, and it is pleasing to notice the exhibits forwarded occupied favorable positions in the prize list. In the cattle classes (Holstein), the Cardiff breeder, G. A. Marchant, had two wins and a championship for bulls, one first and one second in eows, and h.c. in heifer class. Ranford Bros. (Stratford; secured a first in Jersey bull under 2 years old, and beat good quality. In milking Shorthorns, G. T. Walker (Stratford) secured a third prize for bull. I! years, while G. Knox (Midhirst) obtained two firsts in heifer classes and a third for bull, 2 years, in the draught horses, ,1. Paul (Stratford) landed a second prize in brood mares, while in the pony classes Miss B. Knox (Midhirst), won in pony, 13 to 14 hands. Mr. T. Kirkwood (Stratford) had two firsts in the dog class (English Setters). Mrs. H. X. Silk secured a second and third prize in the bread classes. At ii meeting of the Borough Council to-day, the Mayor presiding, it was decided to secure the services of Mr. Shirrock, Hawera, to advise the council regarding certain improvements suggested to be carried out in Broadway and other streets, towards which the ratepayers recently sanctioned a .-C1.1.000 loan." Hawera show, Wanganui races, and bowling at Xew Plymouth emptied Stratford considerably, 'the main thoroughfare showing a very deserted appearance. T. LAMASON'S WEEKLY REPORT. Last Saturday onr usual weekly sale was held, when we had a large attendance of the public. A fair amount of poultry, produce and fruit came to hand. We quote as follows: Hen, l.i (id to 2s; roosters, Is I'd to £!s fid; ducks. Gs to 2s •'id; potatoes, Ss to Ks (id ewt; poaches, ■ls to f)S (id case; pears, 2s (Id to ss' apples. :;« (id to <l-a (Id; tomatoes, lis to Cs. Furniture and sundries at usual auction rates. T. liamasoii's weekly sale is advertised for Saturday, when he will be selling some furniture on behalf of a client who is leaving the district; also a quantity of Nelson, Hawkes Bay and Auckland fruit. The 'Tcan" haircuttcr has proved a popular arlicle in the household. Mr ('. K. .Tames, agent for this district, has heen notified thai the flovernm?nt contemplates purchasing some for use with members of the Defence Department It is a unique gift that would be much appreciated, particularly by those in the trenches, as with a gift of this description a soldier could always keep his hair clipped short, and thus he spared a good deal of misery and irritation. An invitation is given to all to ace the 'Tcan" haircuttcr.—Advt.