STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 January 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(Tron Oar Own Correspondent.) (iji ci'mmiraic&Uona, letters, etc, left with Mr H J. Hcc&u», bookseller, will receir» pronpt lUeiitiutt.) Stratford, Jan. 20. At a meeting of directors of tlie Stratford Dairy Company to-day Mr. E. Dingle, chairman, relimjuialied that posi- , tion. It will Ife remembered that at the ' last aiuiual meeting Mr. Dingle intimated that iie might resign the position, but the war was then on aDd tlie staff was being depleted through the Military Service Act. However, the war is now over and labor conditions improving, so that he feels justified in severing liis connection with the factory, and after some discussion tlie resignation was accepted with regret, appreciation being expressed of the great services rendered the company. Mr..Frank Ranford was elected to the position. With the retirement of Mr. R. Dingle the company lose a good man, one who always kept a keen eve on the company's business and works. That he should know something of the history of the factory is apparent when it is recorded he has been with them 21 year?, and it also shows the suppliers throughout the long years acknowledged his ability by electing him to the chairmanship for 20 jears, and now he goes out with the sense of having done his duty, carrying with hiin the good wishes of all for his future. It is not certain yet where Mr. and Mrs. Dingle will reside when they leave Stratford—probably New Plymouth —but the change will not be made yet awhile. liis successor, Mr. Frank ' "I'anford, lias not had many years in the | district, but those that lmvc passed have iliown him to possess ability that placed him oil the directorate and now, after

oree years' service, have landed him at ,'j.B head of affaire. He is a progressive Turnier who believes that it nays to get t.hu best, and tho stock of Rauford Bros, has beyn shown with success in many show rings. He is also President of the Slratford branch of the Jersey Breeders' /iaoc-iation, and holds office on the >I.Z Executive of the parent Association. He is to be congratulated on his success and honor. His friends look to him to prove the man for the position. Mr. It. Masters returned from Wellington on Saturday night. He is pleased with the results of the journey and states that plans for the proposed High School are to be prepared, and, conditional on these being approved by the Department, Cabinet will make a grant towards the erection of the school.

Borough men with pick and shovel were busy to-day on the east side of liroadwny. Ratepayers are jubilant, believing this the commencement of tarmacadam work.

After being in the police farce for several years and for the last three stationed in Stratford, Constable A. M. Robertson has resigned ]iis position and entered into partnership with Mr. F. Barnitt. land agent, of this town. Both partners aro well and favorably known and will doublings command a fair share of business I'll# firm's business notice .appears on this page.

Attention please! Although the holiday season is advanced there is yet ample time to sacuia that gift or present. Don't go out of Stratford for the article. Call and see C. E. James' stock. His shelves, floors and cases are crowded with ladies' handbags, jewellery, Doulton ware, elec-tro-plate, nickle and antimony articles fit to grace any home Prepare for the evenin« by purchasing your parlor games here. Do you smoke? If so, remember you can purchase the best tobaccos, pipes, etc., at 0. E. James, the man for honest value every articles.