STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 July 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

. (From Onr Own Correspondent.) [All communications, Icticrs, etc., left Willi llr 11. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.] Stratford, .July 17. At the meeting of delegate:, of friendly societies this afternoon the matter of stream pollution was brought up. One delegate mentioned that two factories were emptying their refuse into streams to the detriment of the health of residents in two boroughs. Mr. Sole munitioned that it was an important thing, because there hnd been a very seven' outbreak of diphtheria in the district. Hawera had suffered considerably in this I respect, and had more eases than in Dtinledin. The usual course was. to notify ! the Hospital Board of the need or attention. If this was done the health inspector would be sent out, and an analysis of the water taken. Bro. McXiven said Hawera liad been mentioned. He thought the trouble there was not through stream pollution, but rather from other causes. The opinion of other members was that, whilst the association was vitally interested, it was hardly a matter for it to move in, and the discussion dropped. At the Xgaere Hall last evening a presentation was made to Miss Callaghan, wlio, up to recently, has filled the duties nf railway official and postmistress at Xgaere for many years, but had now resigned. The presentation took the form of a travelling rug. The speakers were Messrs. .T. Morrison and F. Teeofskv, both speaking of the courtesy and prompt attention Miss C'allaghan hnd given to her duties, regretting that she had resigned the position, and wishing her all good luck for the future. The function took the form of a social, the dance music being supplied by Mrs. liianeiii (piano) and Mr. S. I'ackcv. Extras were contributed by Miss Keppel and Mr. N\ Coleman. Mr. P. liurkett proved an efficient, M.C. Readers of this column are reminded that the usual fortnightly dance will be held at the Lowgarth Factory hall. These functions have proved very enjoyable in the past. Mr. C. Fox will be the musician. Particulars are advertised on page 1. If the climatic conditions are favorable. the Stratford Town Band will play in the hospital grounds 011 Sunday afternoon. It was intended to "boost" along the Copper Trail on Saturday afternoon, but now this eli'ort will be reserved for a time, and Saturday will be devoted to 'Our Day," at which the Ladies' Patriotic Committee hopes to se.' all make every effort to make this a big success. The latest Stratford name to be placed in the list of wounded men is E. •!. Kiri;wood. The nature of the wound, and In what part of the war zone the injury was sustained are not known. T, LAMASOX'S WEEKLY REPORT. Last Saturday my usual weekly sale was held, when a fair entry of poultry, produce, etc., came to hand. I quote e.s follows: Hens, Is 9d to 2s Od; ducks, 3s to 4s each; turkevs, :ts Gd to 7s; cockerels, 2s to 2s (id; cauliflowers, 2s to 4s doz.; cabbages, 2s to 4s doz.; potatoes, 10s to 10s per sack; onions. Ids per 1001b bag; apples, 8s to (is case, according to | variety and size of cases; bacon, Is to Is (id per lb. A quantity of furniture and j farm sundries were also sold, and produced satisfactory prices. T. Lamason's weekly mart sale is advertised for Saturday, when ho will be offering a quantity of Canterbury table potatoes, 2 motor cycles, furniture, a | line of pullets, etc. There are many visitors to Strafford who make no mistake, in that whenever I they are in search of jewsllery, fancy goods, Doulton ware, immediately maks their purchases at C. E. James' warthouse. The proprietor has recently made large additions to his steel;, and is offering same to the public at prices that defy competition. Inquire about the t.*-ean comb and cutter combined. .Just the thing for the soldier.*