STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 October 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)" [All communications, letters, etc., left jvitk Ur H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt mention.] Stratford, Oct. 10. As will be seen by advertisement on the first page, members of the New Plymouth Harbor Board will address ratepayers on the proposed harbor improvements to-morrow (Friday) afternoon at the Coronation Hall, Toko. Members of the board first outline the general scheme of work, and then answer any questions that may be placed before them. A good attendance is desirable.

The Mayor presided at the meeting of the executive-committee of the Town Copper Trail held last evening. A good deal of discussion ensued on the advisability of holding a big demonstration on the inst- The organiser (Mr. J. S. Rowe), however, held the time was all too short, and this view was generally accepted. It was then decided to enlist the services of the ladies to make a street canvass for funds and to make the most of the patriotic shop and tea rooms- Besides the fair collectors in uniform, a number of other ladies will sell button-holders, etc. For next Thursday evening, efforts are to be made to secure the services of the New Plymouth Male Choir to provide the entertainment, the organiser being delegated to visit New Plymouth and arrange details for the choir's appearance.

Broadway South is now well under way for the new road formation, the eastern side from the courthouse to the bridge being lifted and replaced with a solid foundation of broken metal, and when this has been solidified by traffic will be converted into a smooth and dustless surface with tar macadam. With a spell of good sunshine, progress should be substantial but at present the passing showers are too persistent t<f permit of unbroken work.

T. >LAMASON'S WEEKLY REPORT. Last Saturday my usual weekly sale was held when a fair entry of poultry, produce and general sundries came to hand. Good poultry are still in good demand. I quote as follows: Hens 3s to ss; ducks 2s Od to 3s Gd; hen and ehicks lis; rhubarb 9d to Is; potatoes 12s Od to 15s. Furniture and sundries at usual rates. To those who appreciate keen prices and are on the look-out for best value in i seful goods, we can strongly recommend a visit to the jewellery and fancy goods store of Mr C. E. James. The shelves are lined with very attractive and natty articles that appeal to ladies particularly. Now is the time to purchase that hand-bag, bangle, bracelet, etc. The smoker also will find the choicest brands cf tobacco, cigars, etc., offering here.— (Advt.)