STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 January 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

'(From Our Own Correspondent.) itiir 11 , c ™ UB U"l«»tlon» ) lstteri, etc , left with Mr H. J, Hopktaj, bookseller, will receire croaiftt attention.) .S Stratford, Jan. 17. Stratford County Council meets on Saturday Members of the A. and P Association rlso meet on Saturday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock. Business is important, and a large attendance is desired. In connection with tl.e resolution passed by the Returned Soldiers' Association relative to no official welcome being tendered to returning soldiers, the Mayor states that the men were being met by Borough Council representatives and the Patriotic Committee, and although no noticeable demonstration was made, every possible attention was given.

Although heavy winds prevailed last night little damage was done to the borough electric lines. An inspection made this morning found no breaks on the wires, but a few street lamps were broken, though this may have been caused by stone-throwing. Owing to the river rising a few boards in the weir were carried away. Ensign and Mrs. Campion were farewelled by the Salvation Army last evening and a public farewell will be tendered them next week. During their stay in Stratford the genial Ensign and his partner have worked hard on behalf of the Army, and their departure will be regretted by all. Amongst draft 210 returning shortlj is Private Harold Rogers, of Cardiff, who left with the sth Reinforcements. A brother, George, is also due shortly with draft 206. He left with the 19ths and is returning from England. Harold is returning via Egypt. The pipers will be on the job when Sergeant Adam Sangster returns. He left with the Main Body, but before leaving was one of the little band of pipers residing in Stratford. He is due back some time next week, and should be accorded a rousing reception from the Ilielau' men here when he steps on the railway platform. Who is the practical man? A lecture on this topic will be given in the Stratford Lodge Theosophieal Society, as per our advertising columns.

Whilst it is satisfactory to record good business during the holidays, Mr. c. fi. James desires to make known that he is still offering ladies' handbags at lowest prices. If in need of a portmanteau purchase here and save money Do you desire to present the wife, sister, or sweetheart with a watch, bangle, Hooch or necklace? Mr. C E. James will have the article you require. For toys his variety cannot be beaten, and for Doulton ware, vases, etc., his prices defy competition. Call and inspect. An invitation to all, and no one prsssed to