STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 October 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

[All communications, letters, etc., left with Ur H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive urompt mention.)

Stratford, Oct. 3.

The ia« of Stratford arc controlling th° Patriotic tea rooms and shop on Saturday. The following gifts, besides those already acknowledged, have been received:—J." Pierco (Flint Eoad), 1 live pig; X. A. Nioholson, Kodak camera; J. S. Eowe, oak inkstand (silver) and ox tongue; S, Sharp, field-glasses; J. K. Stone, lady's jewel case; J. Bivett and Mrs. Barker, confectionery; E. Richardson and Co.-op. Stores, groceries; J. H. Thompson, ox tongue; Cannon and Co., and Lamplough, meat; David and Co. and Bryce, fruit; J. Orr, tea; Masters", Ltd., j-ewt potatoes. Those who are on the look-out for a substantial meal should make a point of visiting the mart and see the splendid values offering. fxiok for particulars on first page. A wedding that attracted considers!jh attention in this district was solemnised at the Presbyterian Church this afternoon, when ifiss M. Reid, daughter of Mr. A. W Reid, one of our best-known wttre»B, was married to Mr. Fred Wilkie, at one time a_ resident of Stratford, Vut now sheep' farming in Hawke's Bay. The cbufch was well filled with interested 4pectat.Pl l ), friends of the contracting parties, who had decorated the building in bnn«r of the bride, who has been a member of the clioir for a considerable period. Via Wljyie (Christchurch) was bridesmaid and Mr A. Wilkie bestman. The wedding was a military one, both brothers being in uniform. At the ror.dugioa ** tb» *nvmo»y an adjournment was made to the residence of the bride's parents, wbere the wedding breakfast was held, the wedding «ak* being cut by the sword of the bridegroom's lnte father. W A. Wilkie Sev frat speeches were made, in which the '•rst of good wi*h«<r for th't future were expressed on behalf of the happy couple The nwrneroui and useful prints re--eivefl testified to tne universal esteem nf Mr?. Wilkie and z)so her parents.

A motor car collision occurred on Twsday »v«r<ia.i!. when, near Ngaere, \fr. Frederic, »>f Messrs McMillan and Frederic was thrown out of his car through coming mto contact with a car driven bv Mr. E. Crobtree, of Eltham Nfr Vrederic sustained a dislocated shoulder, whilst his car also required attention. Mr. Crabtree. who bad a nassenger, brought Mr. Frederic to Stratford, where ho received medical treatment

At the Douglas salsyards the pedigree Shorthorn bull, by Lord Kitchener, donated by Mr. Arthur Needbam, realised £8 Bs, Mr J. L Lucena, Toko Boad, being the purchaser. The proceeds go to the Country Copper Trifl competition. A sudden ending to a young life has to 'be recorded in the case of Mbert C. Rudings, aged 12 rears, whose parents reside in Falstaff Street On Saturday the boy was unwell, and on Sunday medical attention was necessary to an abscess on the leg. Yesterday this burst inwardly, the lad dying five hours later. The sympathy of all will be extended to the foereaved pan»»tl

An afternoon of sunshine tempted 20 bT-iwlers to have ft roll up the rinksybsin» found in very good order. Amongst ffie new faces. McPheraon and Burgess appeared to shape very veil whilst all the veteran; enjoysd the few bows' plav. T Lamasoii's weekly report:—Last Raturdav my usual weekly sale was held, when-a fair entry of poultry, produce, furniture and sundries tame to hand. T quote: Hens 2s to t?s fid. duck? 3s to 3s fid, rcoßters 3s to 3" (id. geese 7< each- potatoes. 10? per sack: cauliflowers and cabbsgw irMtwatl' urpvocnrable. Furniture and sundries at nsual auction rate?

T. Lamason's usual Saturday's sate is advertised. Particular attention is drawn to a iaTge \lne of boots. Overheard at the Post Office:—First Ladv: * : Mv word, what a beautiful handbag!" Second Lady: "Yes. and so cheap. The best workmanship, and so chean—T thought Mr James made a mistake." C. F. .Tames made no mistake: be was giving the best possible value for the monev There is yet time to be one of the forunate, and. whilst there, inquire about those pictures he hits. Just the thing to beautify the home.—Advt.