STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 March 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

—! «»» ' (From Our Own Correspondent.) Stratford, March S. Judging by the number travelling on Tuesdays and .Saturdays the through train to Kohuratahi from Stratford is much appreciated by fanners and settlers out I'Hrst-- An agitation to have, the service increased to three days a week appears very probable, and in that case Thursday has been mentioned. This will hardly prove a suitable day as, being the wceKly half-holiday and the business premises closing at noon, it would not bo very convenient. Wednesday or Friday would be more suitable. Chatting to Air. W. J. Crawshaw. who, with Air. A. F. Grant, is carrying out the secretarial duties of the Uift Auction Sale, he informed me that the committee and canvassers were agreeably pleased at the generous support secured in town and country. There were still a few promised donations to come to hand, and he hopes that those who have forgotten so far to attend to this will do so at once, so that the committee may have some idea of how things are at Saturday's meeting. The following additional donations have been received: I'uniwhakau (per H. Worthiugton): J. W- ;>dge 10s. Tariki (per \Y. J. Kendriek): Air. Alorine £l. Xgatoro and Koss roaus (per A. F. WickhamJ : Xavier Jones horse, A. L. Wickham £O, J. R. WicJi-iiuiu £l, \\. Summers (Ked Uoss) ■is, il. anaiTßck us, E. Trice in, J. Jackson as, t. Keniicuy »s, i\ J. iiowiing 03, H. W. tiien os, .1. Alaiiou (Y.Ai.C.A./ is. Stratford (per 1\ (SkogiundJ: Jiorougu Council employees £0 1-is, K. kelliiier (per .\t. .Ucoonald) £1 is. -1 meeting 01 the Licensing Committe wili be lieia here on Friday. The lied Triangle appeal organisers are setting aside tue 2bru inst. as tneir any in fe.ratiord. i understand that Xew Plymouth has decided on the Kith. ■ One wouid have thought it would have ueeu pieieraole to have had one day liirougnout Tarauaki. {Still, the purpose is a good one, and in these uays, when neeti;, are pressing, one must contribute to fhe best ot ins or her ability. Writing about appeals reminds me that the Ladies' Patriotic Committee ua\o decided not to launch, their baby voting competition until Ala v. T.icce competitions have extracted'good coin in many towns, but some think that a straight-out sale is a , nucu better method. Constable Potter, of Xapier, succeeds Constable Seannell at Wiiuiigamuiuona. i'ending the arrival of Constable letter the duly of keeping a watchful eye on Whanga mis been entrusted to Constable Tizard. _ It is pleasing to note that Trooper (ilcn Kar.gster is making very good progress from the injuries that'necessitated his return to Xew Zealand. The Stratford man received a bullet wound that penetrated one side of the face, and made its exit on the other side. His condition at first was very bad, but grit and a kindly disposition has enabled him to make light of his injuries- At first speech and hearing were nfi'ec-ted, but the power of speech is returning.' He will undergo a course of treatment at Uoterua that, it is hoped, will have beneficial results. Heavy consignments of sheep are daily coming into Stratford, and it is no unusiwl thing to find strings of 17 trr-.'ks or so going both north and south. I am told that some of the sheep are going to Canterbury, but whether to stock farms or become prime Canterbury mutton I am unable to sav. Whilst sheep are plentiful there is'little beef being railed, so evidently the bullock ha; to make his journey to the slaiHiler work,; on hoof. a . T. LAMASOX'S WEEKLY REPORT. Last Saturday my uiual sale was held, when a fair amount of birds, produce', r'ruit, and furniture came to hand. ]' quote as follows: Hens Is 3d to 2s, ducks 2s to 3s, cockerells Is 3d to 2s, potatoes 8n to 8s lid per ewt., peaches 4s to 5s Od per case, apples :is to 7s, pears 2s lid to •!,; Cd, tomatoes 3s Od to (is (id, passion fruit, Cd per doz or 4s Cd per ease, grapes Is 3d to Is Cd per lb, ouinccs 4s to 7s per case. Fruits are all subject to condition, grade, and size of ease. T. Lamason wishes to draw public attention to his sale o n Saturday, particulars of which are published in another column. The public will do well to attend the sale, especially now that boots are such an item. -The "Uean" haircuttcr has proved a popular article in the household. Mr. C. E. James, agent for this district, has been notified that the Government 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 capped short, and thus be spared a good deal of misery and irritation. An invi. tation is given to all to see the "Ucan" haireutter.—Advt.