STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 April 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

>i ♦ RFroni Our Own Correspondent.)' [All comunmii-aticms, letters, etc., left with Mr. 11 J. Uupkius, bookseller, will receire orompt attentlou.J fcTRATFORD. Stratford, April 27. There was a good attendance of the public at the Cardiff School last evening to welcome home Private Marchant. Mr. Richards, on .behalf of the settlers, made a very neat'and interesting speech, during which he expressed regret at Private iMarchant's injuries, appreciation of his worth a R a soldier, and the hope that his health would steadily improve. As a memento of doing his duty, Mr- Richards then presented the wounded soldier with a fine, illuminated address. The remarks of the chairman were punctuated by hearty applause. Several vocal items were contributed by Hiss Osborne, of Christclrarch, Mrs. Crosbie, Messrs G. T. Walters and B. J. Peters. Mr. C. H. Fox proved an able accompanist, and lie also played the music for the dance. The floor was in excellent order, whilst the supper, provided by the ladies, was of the best. The Returned Soldiers held a social evening in the Fire Brigade Station' on Thursday, there heing a good roll-call of ex-soldiers. Sergeant-Major M'Queen presided most efficiently. Songs, etc., helped to make the evening a memorable one to all, those assisting being the chairman, Corporal Rea, Private Yeaton, Messrs J. W. King, and T. Wilson- The thonks of the soldiers are due to several citizens for hospitality extended and to the brigade for use of the rooms. By this time next year the Mayor hopes to have the work of improving the streets well forward and Broadway a ' completed jot) of tar macadam. When it is completed, the town will certainly present a more important and up-to-date appearance, while the people will feel the benefit of freedom from the dust nuisance. A Broadway ratepayer drop's me a few lines asking how it is that, the premises' recently much damaged by fire are being repaired, instead of being entirely demolished. The answer to this is. from what I ca n gather, that the buildings are on the railway reserve, and are not subject to the borough by-laws, but the Minister for Railways has promised that when the renewals of leases are being reviewed (most of the leases expire within two years), the question of brick walls and other fire preventive clauses desired by the borough authorities will be considered. The long winter evenings are to hand. So those who find time tedious will be pleased to learn that Mr- C. E. James has just opened up some fine winter pastimes—games that will instruct the child and interest parent. Those who enjoy a good took can obtain great variety here, whilst if in search of a holiday, wedding, or christening gift. you will certainly find same amongst the many thousands of articles on sate at C. E. James's warehouse.