STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 September 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD .

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

[ill communications, letters, etc., left Kith Mr H J. HopkUiS, bookseller, will receive crotupl Utention.l

Stratford, Sept. 1:1,

A circus caravan passed through Broadway at noon There was no band, but one of the Shaffers, playing up in the main street, quickly drew a crowd from the shops and streets. The "stunt' 1 * was exciting whilst it lasted, bill, f'" ahimal falling, jt was quickly secured, and thereafter the danger was removed, and, after the harness had been repaired, the van moved off to the t meeting groundsSome people find it an easy ta9k to balance at the rear of a motorcycle and make a pleasant pastime In carving out distance in record manner- Others find it hard to hang on, and one of these, C. Lemont, found the job so difficult that he left the machine hurriedly, but in leaving did not upset the cycle or disturb the rider. The latter, on discovering the mishap to his comrade, pulled up, and had Lemont removed to the hospital where it war. found he had sustained injuries to head and body.

The district is carrying its full quota of casualties. Recent lists include many familiar names. Corporal Carrol Coulton (Strathmore), who lias been enpaged for a Ipnp time in strafing the Kaiser's men, having left with the Bth Reinforcements, was wounded on August S, and is now recovering from his injuries in hospital. H H. Rottcher, another soldier from this district, is now in Brockenhurst Hospital Enrrland suf"feringr from wounds received in France in Amnrst 28.

The ladies who worked so hard on behalf of the annual appeal for P'nnket Day on Tuesday have even- reason to he satisfied with the response of th? Tuib'ic, as it resulted in nearly £OO l'flin" secured. The sho'i. in Municipal Btt'lflinps. contained a choice nTrav of of blooms, whilst the other shop (Patriotic Rooms) contained the usual array nf <roods wearing apparel, etc. DopaHoym were also received Trom Mi- "Vf'Mil '-•n IMjavor). PS *q; Mrs A. W Rridw F Folr-v. p.nd MTV.nnhl Bros. PA Is: Mrs ~f B. HJiip, Mrs. Townseml. Tututawa ladies (per Miss Simn?onl, G. N i"r.rH* yl ,T FrcWie £1 : J Ltteenn !fh fid: Rev. B. B. Tipslev, 10s: Mes■lames G .A Mnrohant, G. Walters, and A. Moon, 5s each; Mrs. R H. Robinson j ■'> fid Competitions for varinu« articles •'"^uHed: - -Mrs. H. Cameron, sack- of po-l iatops: G Lanclev, «et of carvers: Miss "Wric-ht camisole: Mrs Simpson ,(Tututawa), rake: Miss Uniackc. .lol'i M'«« Kirkwood Plniiket doll and tradle: Mrs J. R L. Stanfoi i surock: >r i c s Nil? Weller. habv doll: Miss W. trousseau set (in bosL Tn coiniectiop with Mr. T '"tter in this mornins's Daily News that Alijv Hforinrrv had applied to the T.pvns in? Committee for a transfsv of tlie rnriK-i T : .>fel to' James CM-M"-. and

that he (O'Mn'ley) really applied for a Tenewp) thinking I may have been Krone. T drew a court oflira'.V attention to vhe mstt»r and "Your Own'" was ri?ht- Mr. O'Mallev was granted a tprnporarv 'riinsfer. and it was the orn-eiHi>i-;itiop. of this transfer that Hip oni™i'hv» ha? dpc'ded to hold over till the flecember mpeting. T. LAMASOX'S WEEKLY DEPORT Last Saturday my usual weekly sale was held, when a very fair entry of poultry, produce etc., came to hand. I quote as follows:—Hens 2s to 4s, ducks 2s Od to 4- Cd. aeese fis; turkeys, kens fis. gobblers 12s fid; potatoes, 10s to 13s ewt; caulWovvers and cabbage, very scarce and demand n-ood, 3s to Ss dozen, according to size: parsnips and carrots, 7s 6d sack. Furniture and sundries at usual auction rates.

There arc plenty of folks who appreciate nice pictures in the home. To those on the lookout for illumination" fit to trrace any walls, we can rccomtrend .a call at C E. Jatnes' Warehouse. Here one can tret the pictures in all ; 1 ■ n ; pihl *;??<■. fiatned and nnframed. on thp premises Mr. James is al=o offering "rcat values in ladies,' handhaqs. etc.— Advt. R£D CROSS COUNTRY EFFORT. To the Editor Sir, —Will /von kindly assi«t our efforts by publishing the enclosed letter, a copy of which has been posted to a n'viber of residents in the Stratford and Whansramomona Counties? Mv committee feels that an earnest and substantial effort is called for at the present juncture. This. of course, involves some sacrifice, but. is as nothing compared with the sacrifice of onr brave hovs. pianv of whose naoies are even new beincr added to the roll of honor. The promises already received indicate that tome are quite willin? to make the; : sacrifice, and the committee is taking thp necessary steps to ensure that ftll shall Jiaye the opportunity to do so. Ali dopatinns will be acknowledged through the press. Some of the donations alrtady promised exceed £2O, but the committpt) desires to get as many as possible of,>€2(; and over- Should an.r residents.be emitted. I appeal to them to accept this intimation. On behalf of .the.boys who deserve more than the we run do. on behalf of my commitipe, and personally, 1 appeal to all to do their best and to Stick it! Stick it! .Spick it I—l am etc., E WALTER, Chairman.