STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 April 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc., left with Mr H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.) THE POLL. Stratford, April 10. Yesterday morning Broadway appeared Uie same as usual, and to the stranger there was little to indicate that a poll was being held. Out of tho main thoroughfare the position was different, as a steady stream of cars continually lined outside the Town Hall, wherein the principal booth was situated. At 1 p.m. quite a number of people had recorded their votes, and it was then very apparent that both the "Pros" and "Cons," as one termed the issuts, had been well organised. Instead of colors the temperance cars had the printed word "Efficiency" as a guide to those who wondered which car to choose. "The Trade" had no distinguishing mark, but an adherent asserted they had not been asleep, but had thoroughly mapped out the electorate. In the afternoon, with the business premises closed, the cars and other vehicles brought many people to town, and these generally remained behind to see what was going on. If they anticipated any fun or excitement they must have been disappointed, as there was no misbehaviour. As usual, small parties assembled in the vicinity of the booths, weighing up the possible results of the voting, and it was generally forecasted that the Prohibition vote would be much above that cast for Continuance. Mr. Pitrcell, the returning officer, and his assistants had arrangements very complete, permitting voters to get "in and out of the booths with no unnecessary delays.

An accident that, although bad enough, might have proved much worse, occurred in Ariel Street a few days ago. „A boy of 14, named George Cook, after milking a cow was taking her back to the paddock. To do this both were obliged to cross a street, and at this corner some lads were using an air gun firing at a tree stump or telegraph post. Whatever the object, the gun was discharged as Cook came into view, and the pellet travelled across one of hie eves, bursting the pupil The lad was'quickly attended to by Dr. Steven and then removed to the New Plymouth hospital. Dr. Blackley found the sight considerably impaired. He is now in the Stratford hospital, and there is a possibility that the injured eye may have to be removed.

Another accident occurred at Douglas yesterday to a carrier named F. Webb. Whilst engaged in his work one of the leaders in his team became restive and, rearing, came down on Webb's ankle and foot, inflicting injuries <)f such a nature that he was obliged to come in by train and go on to Xew Plymouth for -treatment.

His Worship the Mayor (Mr. .T. W. McMillan) will probably speak in the' Town Hall on municipal matters some time next week.

Mr. Ben. ,J. Peters, watchmaker and jeweller, has during the few years he has been in business in Broadway built up a very fine connection, and is steadily improving. Superior workmanship in all articles offered for sale, plus lowest mar-ket-prices, is the secret of Mr. Peters' success. Just now he is offering sterling value in Easter gifts, and has a selec° 1 ion that should suit all requirements. Don't delay, but visit his shop when next in Stratford. His advertisement appears 011 this page, and is worth reading. All correspondence promptly attended to.

Mr. P. Edwards, chemist, is now established in the municipal buildings, and his fine commodious premises afford every facility to display the large stock of high-quality goods he is offering to the public. Mr. Edwards has also a wellselected stock of Kodaks and other cameras, and also the incidentals necessary to successful photography. Prescriptions are prepared at shortest notice, mid all drugs are guaranteed absolutely pure. Mr. Edwards' advertisement appears on this page.

T. Lamason reports: Last week's poultiy Drought exceptionally good prices, pullets realising from 2s to 4s 2d. cockerels 2s to 3s .Id, ducks 2s to 2s ,Gd, hens Is Gd to 2s Gd; potatoes 7s to 10s per cwt„ onions lis Gd per cwt.; furniture at usual auction prices. At his special Easter sale T. T.amason will offer n very choice lot of geese, turkeys, and poultrv just ready to kill.

Although shipping arrangements are for from being regular or satisfactory. Mr. C. E. James has been fortunate in landing some splendid sets of English china tea-sets, ranging in price from £1 18s to £2 2s 6d (21 pieces). Later on. dinner and other sets are expected. Those in need of tea-sets would be well advised to call and sec Mr. James' shipment, which are unique in design and the prices are unapproachable. 'Still a good range of ladies' hand-bags to clear.—Advt.