STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 October 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From (sur Own Correspondent.) lAII communications, letters, etc., left nllh Uiv ii. J. liupkuia, uyukaelier, will lectiiVtt ni'ompi ilUiiUt'U.j f JFroru Our Own Coq-eespondent) iitratfoid, Oct. 12. The Country Copper Iran oil benali of tiic lied Li'jsa iunds now standi at £2-1-1!} Js. latest douiitiuuj receded include;—tl. Jones, E. L. Hann, U- ii. and 'l' ii. Anderson, £2U; T. Lawrence and Uujjli L'iark, £10; J. Butler, T. Lyl'ord, F. J. iic-hrLens, and iliss A. 11. Bonner, .£3 as; I'. Jacobs, Ji. Cain, C. Jeff, i\ L'edersen, C. Tows, J. Weir, T- Xeedham, C H. Wiiiton, J. Lhm, W. Steer, J. J. Rawles, J. Sattler, and Mrs. Leydon, £5; Toko Road Patriotic Association, £11; Ngaere Ladies' Patriotic Committee's sale of work, £4:3 12s: Xgaere district (second donation). £l3 14s Cd; P. N'eilson, £3 10s; J. Lister, £3; C. Meuli, \V. J Baker, and F. G Bc-nnett, £2 2s; T. Moore, £1 Is; W A. McCutchan (sale of horse), 10s; Cardiff School, 7s; Bale of lamb at Stratford yard, £32 lGs. GENERAL. The Stanley Road settlers last night gave a farewell social to Private W. McCracken, and the attendance of the public was extremely good, the schoolroom being crowded. Mr. Wellintgon complimented the soldier on his second trip to the trenches, and voiced the wishes of all that he would be enabled to return in due course sound in health and limb. In presenting their guest with a ca c e of pipes, he trusted the recipient would be enabled to enjoy many pleasant hours, and that the time would l>o short before he would smoke the pipe of peace. A very fine musical programme was arranged, s-ongs, etc., being contributed bv Misses Sangster. Anderson, P.rothcrton, and Messrs Anderson and P Aitl.cn. The dance music was supplied by Miss Huse. The Midhirst folk intend eiving a welcome home in Private v 7 Hughes and a farewell to Corporal Stephenson in the loe.il hall i;c:ii. week. Those who donated ♦rophies for the waltzing and other compelitions in eon- j portion with the Fire Brigade's plain and fanev dress hall were the Mayor, Siiperintend"nt Crubb, Lieutenant Davey M'"l Foreman A Mooon. On Thursday and Friday the Ngaere r, eople held a sale of work in aid of the County Copper Trail. Mesdames A. Walker and J. Thomas supervised the details. Mis=es Walker and Jones were in charge of the sweets stall. Mesdames Coleman and Kofoed in needlework, etc.. made by the Ladies' Patriotic Committee; bran tub. Miss Haijh- shooting gallery, 0. Coleman: wristo-<niessmgj Mrs. Oliver. Mr. W J. Morrison, who takes a keen interest in patriotic work, attended the sale and delivered a speech cong,atulating the ladies on their good Work. s The action of tlie Stratford Patriotic Committee ,n providing M ( ] f . r for tIV soldiers settled on the Croydon Road" farms has not beon without results, Mr W. P. Kirkwood. president of the Patriotic CommittW. hn= written a letter in which .T. B Kirkwood desired Mr. Kirkwood to convoy Pis heartfelt thanks tor the I'inelv help ther eave him in Riding ha" for his cattle and other assistance rendered, otherwise lie would have lost heavily He was thankful to sav f.lie grass was growing well now, and that he would not require further as='slaiie<i. Mr. D. mif It also forwarded a letter of thanks on behalf of the settlers for generous gifts of hay.

To those who appreciate keen prices and are on the look-out for best value in l-sefnl goods, we can strong]v recommend n visit to tlie 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. bannle. bracelet, etc. The smoker also will find tho choicest brands cf tobacco, cigars, etc., offering here. — (Advt.)