STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 March 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

FAREWELLTXG SOLDIERS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Stratford. March 0. The public attended in otrong numbers at the j)ost otlic-c this morning, when the St'ratford members of the liilth Reinforcements were farowelled by the Mayor and Rev. .). 1). Madill. Both gentlemen delivered s.hort but impressive addresses, in which they e::pr«s*c<l the hope that all would have a safe return is the days to com'e. The speakers were sure the departing men would worthily uphold the prestige built up by the pioneer New Zealandcrs and sustained bv the later reinforcements. The town band, under conductor L. Spurdle, mustered strongly asd played several military selections in a manner that pleased the spectators and was flattering to the conductor. The veteran piper, Mr. doe Wade, also had the pipes going. The ladles' committee, represented by Messrs Boon, Budge, and Good, distributed hold-alls to t'lTo departing soldiers. The names of the men entraining were: E. I'. Aldridge, G. Blair, D. Bain, V. L. Beere, It. B. Crossan, W. Cameron, 1). ItFranks, W. Gcoghan, J. M. Hovind, A. W. Meßcth, X. I. McQueen, K. MeCausland, L. H. Xoilson, A. M O'Sullivan, J. K- Perham, T. F. Roonev, C. ('.•Smith, R. S. Stanford, Midhirst: I'. Guthrie, .1. V. Mayhew, L. AT. and L S. MeAsey, and V. ,1. Xieol.

GENERAL Scrgcast-Major Mi'honoy, stationed here, "came a cropper" last night, being thrown from his horse with such violence that he had to go to the hospital for treatment, several si Itches being re-' quired to a wound on his head. After being bandaged he was removed home, and is doing nicely. Lieut. Richardson, of the Territorial?, acted as despatch oiiicer at the farewell to soldiers this morsing. The suppliers to the Stratford Dairy Co. intend celebrating the opening of the new cheese-making factory, which is now in full swing, with a concert and dance i n the Tows Hall on Thursday, 21st iiisf. Mr. Frank Kan ford, a director, who is also a comedian of note, is organising the concert, programme. Particulars will be advertised in due course. The proceeds will go to the patriotic [funds.

"<iet on the land, yo'usg man," is sound advice the*, times. Tlio-:o interested in dairying should note Mr. .1. 11. Thompson's new advertisement on p ;U! o 1. in which he gives particulars of a compact little farm be has for sale. Mr. J. L. Luccna, Toko, has received informatios that his brother Will has been drowned at Pieton, if is surmised through an accident on a launch. There are many old Hawera resident,; who wii'. hear of the new, with' regretPrivate Albert Divehal! of Toko, who left with the 12th Heiuforecments, is 1:*, ing isvaPfled home, suffering; from shellshock. He is expected to reach Xew Zealand during the next few weeks.

Tlie "Ucan" haireuttcr has proved a popular article in t!ip household. Mr C. K .Tames. :-<ront for this district ha« been notified that Hie Covernment c,m----template.:-: pitivliaxir.;; some fc:- use with members of the Defence Department. It is a unique gift that would be nuirii appreciated, particularly liv tliose in'the trenches, as with a jjift of this deseripiion u soldier could always keep his hu ; r clipped short, and Ihns be spared a too':! deal of misery and irritation. An iiivitation is given to all to see the '•i"caii" haireutter.—Advt.