STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 November 1918, Page 3

STRATFORD.

HSi comnumJcitloo, Unas, tic, left wlib lir H. J. flopicua, bookseUu, will jeceiFe uromiii «Kninftin ] SrEATEOED--3 JOUJMCATIONS. ' Stratford, Nov. 8. Tie town was made aware of the signing of tiio armistice 'by -the ringing of the- firebell Immediately Hags wem hoisted, business premises closed, and soon Broadway was filled with a crowd of excited citizens. The Mayor, who is confined to hia bed with the prevailing' epidemic, was unable to appear in public, and several of our leading townsmen took a hand in addressing the crowd In front of the Post Office. Mr. W. P. Khkwood (chairman of the Taranalci War Belief Association) gave a very line speech. Mr. J. B. Kic'iards (president of the Stratford Chamber of Commerce) was addressing the audience, when he had to stop and inform those present that the news was premature. The crowd gradually melted away, and Stratford tradesmen decided not to reopen, and tho holiday has been spent quietly, everybody waiting for the official confirmation. A very large number of country residents came into town this afternoon in anticipation of something '"doing," and were disappointed, while some of our local sports were keeping things going in merry spirits PEACE PREPARATIONS.,; This afternoon tho Borough Council and Patriotis Committee held a meeting and decided that immediately on receipt of official news, tha Mayor will cause the

fircbell to b« lung, A procession, including the band. Fire Brigade, 'bowling aud otiier clubs, friendly societies, decorated motor-cars and bicycles, and school children, will form at the Post Office: members of the bowling, football, and ©the* clubs to wear their commies; every person, to carry a (lag. K possible. All taking part in tin* impromptu procession to meet one hour after the officiol rinsing of the firebell. Business premises are requested to clo?e immediately on the,official notification-

After the procession, the flavor and others will make short_ speeches at the Post Office steps.

STRATFORD SEXSATIOX. Quite a mild sensation was caused in Stratford thi3 afternoon when it became known that James Murray, recently appointed, secretary to the Stratford Dairy Company had been arrested. At the Police Court accused appeared before Mr. C. I) Sole, J.P., on a charge of having on Hatch S, received £0 fls fid, the property of E. E. Gammon and Co., of Tanranga, and Med to paj the same to the trustees of the lata J C. Allen, and did fraudulently omit to pay or amount lor the same- On the application of the police, accused tras remanded to appear at Auckland on the 15th inst. It is understood otiier charges are pending. GEXERAU,

The death occurred at the Stratford Hospital this morning of Charles Henry Rowson, o_f the 13th Reinforcements. The deceased returned to New Zealand about five months ago, and was not in the best, of health, being a victim to the prevailing epidemic ot influenza- He was th« eldest sou of Mr. Charles Rowson, oi Hint Road, who was till recently farming on the Kelly Road, Lepperton. The death is all the more saddened by the I fact that Mr. Rowsoirs second son, Leslie, died of influenza on the troopship when nearing England quite recently. The deceased will ibe accorded a military funeral on Sunday, Mr. W. E. Aish, whose death was reported in this morning's News, was very well known in this district, he having farmed for a few years, qc the Bird Road prior to going to Tataraimaka, The wet weather yesterday afternoon did not deter the boy-s from the Salvation Army Home at Eltliam visiting the \gaere Gardens. The- bojs were entertained by Messrs Lester Brothers, the new proprietors, and after an hour's fun on the water chute and seeing the sights of the gardens, returned fojiie quite pleased with their outing. Thanks to the Generosity of Xgaere residents, the boys were conveyed to and from the gardens in mt>tor-c?.r3. i Ow'mcr to„the celebrations, some oases set down for hearing at the Magistrate's Court thi3 morning were ad lourned.

The annual meeting of Jthe TCgaeve branch of the W.C.T.U. was held at the residence of Mrs. K. Tarrant on Tuesday. There were

were twelve members present. Reports of tho different departments were reivO", avd officers elected as follows:—President, Mrs. K. Tarrant; vice-presidents, Mesdames X. Jones, Morrison, and Ellis; correspondence secretary Mrs. Lambert; rector secretary. Miss treasurer, Mrs. Whitthr,»i; departmentscradle roll, Mrs. X. white ribhon asent, Mrs. Ellis: flower mission and iinsnital visiters,. Misse3 D. NValker and D. Phillips. "Miss Rotteher. of Pembrc&e Road, wan informed yesterday by i\\e defence "Minister that her roundest brother, Rifleman L. H- Eoiteher. was wnigermisly ill on November 1. suffering from gunshot wornid in the back.

T)r. Stevens is one of the victims of influenza. Tn nrldition to the ordinary sundries, Mr. T. A. Lanwon "will sell to-moTrow (Bjiinrdarl tV of a ten-roomed house on ibehalf of a WeUimrton client.

T. LAMASOITS WEEKLY REPORT. Last Saturday ray usual weekly sale was held, when *r ,«y gnsd entry of poultry came to hand. I qaotu as follows:—Hens 3s to -Is fid eacn; ducks 33 to 4s fid; roosters 2s Ud to -3s. potatoes (practically unprocurable) at 'iis cwfc; cauliflowers, is to Us dozpjy VuinitUfD and sundries at usual rates.

Tile AVlies arc continuing their sweeping drive, and the results make pleasant reading. Another sweeping drive is being conducted in Stratford, where C. E James has reduced his prices on many lines to bedrock to effect a speedy clearance to permit room for Christmas goods. This is your opportunity to secure ladies' handbags, bangles, bracelets, toys, stationery, and those who enjoy a smoke wil! find "the biggest and best range of c!gar3, tobacco, and pipes in town.—