STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 October 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

[All coiuinunlcaUous, letters, etc., loft with Ur 11. J. tlupuuib, L'uuuieuer, will receive Droiujil »UcutlMi.j tfiom Our Own Correspondent.) Jstrattord, Uct. 24. Although the wealuer was fur now being Oi liie beat, the concert and uuuee i-eid in the Douglas Hali recently in (lid Uie Country Copper Trail proved rao-t succe-ssiul. The greater portion of tlte programme was provided by the scholars, all their items snowing evidence oi carelul training. Besides the action songs, etc-, recitations were contributed by tue ioliowiug scholars:—Mi&ses Muriel Coxhead, li. ilaucox, and Masters Jim Needbani. "Wasiiing Day," a humorous dialogue, b) Masters Needham, Archio Jlanes, and Jackson Brown, was well received. Among the adults who contributed songs were Misses Kovaleski and Bootteu and Messrs Header, Kea, and Webb; recitations,: Miss and Mr. Hancox; and violin solo by Mr. Coreen. The music for the danco (piano, cornet, and violin) was supplied by Mr. and Mrs. Rea and Mr. Coreen. The proceeds brought the amount of Douglas up to £2SU. equal to any other place in the district, and Bpeaks well for the canvassing abilities of Messsrs E. Walter and A. Needham.

During the Red Cross appeal collectionboxes were placed in hotels, stores, reading rooms, etc. These have now been collected and the contents noted, the total being over £l2. The Stratford Band intend holding a ball in aid of their funds shortly, particulars of which will be advertised in due course.

On page 9. Mr. Newton King advertise* full particulars of the clearing; sale of furniture, stock, and effects of Mr. Truolovo, Ngaere Gardens. The sale will be held on Thursday next, and should afford an opportunity to those on the look-out for superior furniture, etc., to obtain same at their own valuation.

Wild, wintry weather lias prevented any play on the Stratford bowling preen. The members hope for better conditions next Thursday, when the season will be officially opened. T. T.amason's weekly report:—Last Saturday my usual weekly sale was held, when a h>r entry of poultry came to hand- Oood lines of birds are still in jrood demand. Vegetables, such as cauliflower? snd cabbage, ets, are in large demand, and I would advise those who have any to bring them to market. I quote as follows:—Hens 2s Od to 4s Cd, roosters 2s 6d to ss. ducks 3s to 4s, cauliflowers -Is to 9s dozen, rhubarb (is dozen, asparagus 9s to 12s; apples, etc., at ruling rates.

The Allies are continuing their sweeping drive, and the results make pleasant readin?. Another sweeping drive is being conducted in Stratford, where C. K Tames has reduced his prices on many liics to bedrock to effect a speedy clearance to permit room for Christmas goods. This is your opportunity- to secure indies' handbacrs. bangles; bracelets, toys, s'litioner'". and those who enjoy a smoke will find the biggest and best, range of C'ffar?, tobacco, and pipes in town.— Adrt.