STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 June 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

[ (From Our Own Correspondent.)' [All communications, letters, etc., left with Mr H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.] Stratford, June C. There was a fair attendance of dancers fit the social held at the Kahouri Hall last nigM, tiie floor being crowded. Very acceptable vocal items were rendered by Misses Sangster and Johnstone and Messrs Walters and Aitken. The duties of M/sC were ably fulfilled by Messrs J. Bonnor and Xeilson, whilst Mrs. Bianchi (piano) and Mr- S. Parker (cornet) were Very pleasing with the music, dancing being kept up to an early hour. The Stratford Card Club are having no trouble in finding engagements. Last evening they had a bout with the numbers of the Fire Brigade, and, after some Interesting play, victory went to the club by,a margin of five games. Ngaere settlers are due for a challenge game on Friday evening The question of keeping up the teaching efficiency of the Stratford School has been perplexing of late. One by one the male teachers have heard the call and forsaken the training of the youthful mind in the effort of subduing more stiJUborn material in Europe. The resignation of Mr Bowler created a vacancy, and this was considered at a meeting of the School Committee held last evening, Mr. Boon, chairman, presiding. After some discussion, it was resolved to select Miss Sage as first assistant, Miss Caiquhoun second, Miss Lovell-Snrith third, Miss Gemhoefer fourth, and Miss Chapman fifth assistants. The meeting was a special one, and after these selections the members adjourned. I desire t* eongratulajte the Stratford ladies on their success in the recent hockey tournament at Bawera. They had a great record that day—four wins and three drawn games. The secret of their success lay in tho enthusiasm of all in the game. To-day, at the football match, a number of ladies were present", but, whilst they saw a portion of Rugby, they also had a fair practice at hockey. T LAMASON'S WEEKLY REPORT. My usual sale was held on Saturday last, when a very large entry of poultry, produce, furniture, and sundries came to hand. I quote ae follows:—Hens Is 6d to 2s, pullets 3s to 4s, ducks 2s 4d to 3 S sd, cockerels Is 6d to 3s Cd. Potatoes 10s to 20s sack. Cauliflowers 2s to 4s dozen; cabbage 2s; pumpkins 6s to 7s 8d sack. Apples 4s to 10s case; pears ditto. Bacon, Is 2d per lb, factory cured. Furniture and sundries at usual auction rates. T. Lamason's sale is advertised for Saturday, when he will be selling poultry, produce, fruit, furniture, plant, stock, etc., of bakehouse and tea rooms. The eye s of the world are centred on the great German offensive, but the eyes of the thrifty wife are focussed on the good goods at small prices being offered by Mr. CE. James. His premises are replete with the useful and ornamental. Goldwarc, silverware, copperware, and crockerywaro are to be found on the shelves and in packages. Mr. Man is also catered for, and he can smoke the fragrant weed, carry a walking-stick, and in his pocket choice reading matter, all procured at lowest prices from C. E. James.