STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 May 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent) [All coniniuiiicalio,.s, letters, etc., left with Mr. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.]

Stratford, Mav 17. The popularity of the Fire Brigade secured a crowded hou:;c last night. The floor was in excellent order for dancing, and all present had a verv pleasant evening. Mrs. Bianchi presided at tlie piano and all appreciated the music, nls<> the extras by Mr. Foster (Elthara). The duties of M.kC. were entrusted to Lieut. Davey and Firemen W. Burgess. Crofts, and fi. Henry. A first-class"svmv-r was provided. Captain Grnhli inform* n* it is intended to revive the annual children's ball, which is to lie held some time in August next. In the past these proved very successful, and will probably receive the same measure of support if introduced again. Mr. P. Skoglnnd. town clerk, is away down south, attending the funeral of hh; father. Deceased, who was hist on "ri, was born in Sweden, and arrived in Hokitika in 1865. He has taken a prominent part in municipal affairs, having been for three terms Mayor of Grey 3 - mouth, besides being engaged on other public and private institutions. He leaves a widow, four sons and four daughters. The sons are C. and K. Skoglund (Greymouth), T. Skoglund (Palmerston North), and P. Skoglund (the town clerk of Stratford). The daughters are all resident in the South. Island, two being married.

An elderly post and telegraph employee, named Hume, was admitted to the hospital this afternoon suffering from internal injuries. From what can be gathered. Hume's injuries were caused by falling from a telegraph pole whilst working at Eltham.

There is one Stratford man who does not view the continued spell of fine weather here with pleasure, that is from a professional point of view. The one who is anxiously scanning the horizon for rain is the electrical engineer, Mr. Hollands, who finds the Pa tea river' very low for this time of the vear. He has been very busy of late installing motors, so that with the decreased water power he is finding things very serious. A steady downpour for 24' hours would make a big difference to the plant and ease his anxiety.

At a meeting of directors of the Stratford Dairy Factory this morning it was decided to donate a box of butter to the Aotea Convalescent Home, Egypt. This was at the request of Mrs! G. Sangster, who has, in a quiet wav, done a lot of patriotic and charitable work during the last few years. The entertainment committee of the A. and P. Association has arranged what should prove one of the best entertainments ever given in the town hall for Thursday, 30th inst. A most varied programme has been drawn up, those assisting being Mesdames McLaren and Massey, Misses Rona Kino (Wanganui) and Sangster, Miss Edwards' dancing pupils, and Messrs Frank and Tom Kan" ford, Peter Edie (Palmerston North). Walters, and F. Silver (Rawhitiroa). A dance will follow, and prices for the whole entertainment are placed at a low figure. Particulars will appear in Monday's issue.

The monthly meeting of the Stratford County Council will be held to-morrow (Saturday).

Stratford Borough Council meet as usual on Monday evening.

There is no fun in beimr out these cold nights. Rather pass "the evening home at the fireside. You can make pro" vision for this at C. E. James'. Here '•on can purchase cigars, pipes, and tobanco for dad. a nice book for mother, risarettes for the heir apparent, whilst the young lady will find a host of things here to interest her. What about a "amo? Well, you will find them by the hundreds and in a wide range. Forget the weather in some card games, puzzles, etc., from C. K. James.*