STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 June 1918, Page 5

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent) [All communications, letters, etc., left with Mr H. J, Hopkins, uuotellcr, will receive prompt attention.] Stratford, Juae 26. There was a splendid attendance of tie public at the -farewell and welcome lame social held in the Lowgarti Factory HaTl last evening, many being unable to obtain admission. Mr- E. Killbride, in a neat speech, -welcomed Private A. Tolfar (retained -wounded), and presented him with" a set of brushes, and trusted he would soon bo restored to health. He also addressed a few words of farewell to Private D. Morrison, also presenting him with a wristlet watch. Both recipients suitably acknowledged the gifts and wishes. A third presentation followed, Mr. CunAerworth, on behalf of the settlers, presenting Mrand Mrs. Hills with a cheque to purchase something they may choose, to commemorate their stay in this locality, lie speaker said they were all sorry to lose the services of Mr. and Mrs Hills, and mentioned the yeoman services rendered by the former" on the school committee. It was gratifying to all to know that the recipients were making a change that would be to their advantage. Mr. Hills, in replying, thanked all the settler 6 for their generous gift and the good fellowship extended to him during hia stay there- Unlike Private Morrison, he was not going to the front, hnt rather to the rear—to the backblocks, to be exact—and would take with k£» Tery many pleasant recollections of his association with Mahoe and Lowgarth. A small hut very entertaining programme was submittted by Mrs. C. Carter, Corporal Briggs,,and Messrs B. J. Peters, and J. S. Rowe. All had good receptions, Mr. Rowe's comic items receiving unstinted applause. Mr. G H. Fox acted as accompanist, and also pretided at the piano for the dance, an intimation that the music was of the best. Mr. Tuke was untiring in his efforts as M.C. The supper was prepared by the Farewell Social Committee, and was all that could be desired.

The Carriers scored a win by one game over the Stratford Card Club in the last bout between these teams. On Thursday the Te Popo players meet Stratford Club.

>io one can Jay a charge of applying the "gag" to the Mayor. On Monday night the council met at 7.30 o'clock and at 11.45 p.m. when "your own" loft th» council was still in session. Cranted that there were several important subjects under review it looked as if there was a good deal of unnecessary chatter. One councillor addressed the council on 28 occasions, and nthers spoke -vd.'th nearly the same frequency. The timetable worked out something like this: 7.30 to 8, special order and minutes; B—9 general correspondence; o—lo, electric light annual balance sheet; 10—11, Cordelia street; 11—12, general all-over the borough discussion; 12.30 all hands getting sleepy and weary and finale.

At midnight one of the councillors held the floor and outside Chanticleer heralded the midnight hour with vigorous crowiing. The councillor continued his speech and. so did the cockerel his crowing. It was a pleasing interlude to the long evening and many a smile went round the smoke- fogged room as the contest rolled on. "Mr. Man thumped the table and was annoyed, not so the rooster who continued "his calling, the lights of the chambers liaving evidently convinced him that daylight had arrived a little earlier than usual.

Speaking on the difficulty in proceeding "with the Cordelia street bridge, Cr. Jackson remarked: '1 cannot understand thij business." The Mayor: "Then you should pay more attention." This reply would indicate that Cr. Jackson was careless, but there were other councillors who also could not understand the delay after a majority of the council had carried a motion sanction- | ing the bridge.

Times may be hard with many, but their trouble is that they fail to purchase where the cash obtains the most value. The secret of C. E. James' jewellery and fancy goods store lies in the good value he offers with every article, and it is no surprise that as each year swings !>y his circle of customers is ever widening. Make one of these satisfied buyers. You will be pleased with the value offering in ladies' bangles, brooches, etc. Men's sporting and smoking requisites in great variety.—Advt.