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STRATFORD.

[AH communications, letlere, etc., left with •tfr IX. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive oroiupt itteution.} (From Our Own Correspondent.) Stratford, Oct. 23. At Strathmore this afternoon, Messrs Newton King (chairman) and J- McClugyuge, members of the New Plymouth Harbor Board, addressed a small meeting of ratepayers in the hall. Mr. Atuol Meredith was votect to the chair. Messrs King and McCluggage's speeches were on the lines of previous addresses. Replying to questions by Messrs Calvert and Dromgool, Mr. King stated that they hoped to have water up to 40ft, and that the vessels they would receive at present were up to I.'JOCO tons. The breakv;"er would provide sufficient water for vessels that could negotiate the Panama Canal. The nped of rubble to the end of the wharf was to afford some protection for the vessels which were a good height above the water. At the conclusion of the meeting a resolution by Messrs Meredith and Calvert—''That this meeting of Strathmore ratepayers in No. .1 area approves and heartily supports the scheme for harbor improvement," was carried. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the meeting, at the conclusion of which the board members and others were "treated" to afternoon tea by Mr. Meredith—a kindness appreciated by all, the journey, owing to the high and cold breeze, being anything but pleasant. Labor Day will be observed as a holiday in Stratford, and probably the bulk of Stratfordites will visit the Ngaere Gardens, which has been taken over by Lester Bros- The new proprietors intend making every effort to further popularise these very convenient and pretty gardens. A mistaken impression prevailed that, pending the taking over of the gardens by the new firm, that the grounds are closed, but this is incorrect, and the gardens are now, and will "be always, open for the public. A reminder is given of the clearing sale of Mr. R. H. Robinson's household furniture to-morrow (Thursday) by Mr T I. Lamason. After many years' residence here, Mr. Robinson is leaving for Auckland, so everything mentioned in the advertisement is for absolute saleThis is a rare opportunity for those on the look-out for suitable furniture. Mr. H Burmester, treasurer of the Town Band, acknowledges receipt of the following amounts towards the instrument fund: T. Godkin, S. Spence, A. J. Davey, £1 Is each; P. Skoglund and G. Smith, 10s Gd; J. McAllister, 10s. A good road underneath, a sweetrunning car, and a cloudless sky, makes motoring a pleasure to all concerned. But. when yon have it over a road as straight as a corkscrew and a little wider than an ordinary verandah, where you have a river immediately under on the right and a frowning papa cliff on the left, matters call for careful driving. Members of the Harbor Board had a thrill to-day, as at one bad corner the car came across a farmer in a eart. The motor-driver had two alternatives, cither to keep in the middle of the road and run a big risk of sending fanner and cart into the river below, or else ''hue the cliff." He chose the latter, and saved fho farmer, who was that scared that he whipped up his horse and left. Not so the car party, who found the wheels on the left minus a grip, through the deep gutter, sn it was a case of "all hands on deck to help the cook" (chauffeur). This was too heavy a task, and a sprint of two miles took the driver to a farmer who brought along a draught horse and shovel. The latter cleared the papa hunk and the horse assisted the car to back-pedal to firm ground once more One hoars a lot about the motorhog, but in this particular instance the driver of the car exercised great control and kept his wits in what for a moment was a very serious position.

Anions the l>n]ls to bp sold at Newton Kinrr's Stratford bull fair on Saturday is thp pwligTP.fi Shorthorn bull "Lord Douglas.'' by Baron Cornwall—Bennie T.ec. Tin-' bull has two first prizes to hi* crodir '* d should command attention from i'u> public.

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Taranaki Daily News, 24 October 1918, Page 3

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690

STRATFORD. Taranaki Daily News, 24 October 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD. Taranaki Daily News, 24 October 1918, Page 3

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