STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 July 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(Frtim Our Own Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc., left with Ur U. J. UopUm, bookseller, will recelrs prompt attention,) Stratford, July 17. A social was lield iu the Parish Mall on Wednesday evening iu aid of the iiolgi.au stall at the Catholic Bazaar. Songs Were given by 'Miss Mary Massey, Mrs. Masscy, and Sergeant-Major Chapman, a duet was sung by Mrs. Massey and Mr. Lonergan. The accompaniments were played by Miss Moon and Miss Mabel Ueraghty. A waltzing competition was won by Mr. B. Pavnter and Miss B. Kelly against ten competitors. Mr. P. Healey and Miss M. McDonnell were second. The music for the dance was played by Miss liilcy (piano), assisted by Mr. B. Vinson (drums) Extras were played by Miss E. Kelly and ,Mr A. Coleman. Mr, F. Janr, had charge of the floor.

An enjoyable datico was hold in the Cardiff schoolroom on Wednesday evening, in aid of the school committee's funds. The attendance was good, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Those present included Private F. N. Stewart, who had only returned from the front' that day. Highland dances were given during the evening by Miss and Master Ferguson. Music for tho dance was provided by Mrs. Bianclii, and Mr. S Brown carried out the duties of M.C. It is intended to hold another dance shortly in aid of the ,school funds.

A' farewell dance and presentation was given in honor of Sergeant D. Mci Kinlay in the Pukcng&hu school on Friday last. Sergeant MeKinlity. wha #>is been a resident of the district for sevon years, has purchased a farm near Hamilton and will be leaving shortly. The music was supplied by Messrs. A. Coleman, J. Christoffel, and the Misses Blaekstock, O'Neill, Coleman, Perrott, and Gibbons. Mr. P. Mehrtens as M.C. during the evening. Mr. J. O'Neill made a presentation of a substantial cheque from the Pukengahu settlers. Sergeant McKinlay suitably responded, An excellent supper was handed round bv the ladies.

"Elaborate preparations nre being made for the peace celebrations. The streets are to be festooned and illuminated, and for I'm purpose workmen have been busy to-dav stretching wires across the street, and overhead are suspended pretty trio-colored flags, to which numerous electric bulbs "will b« attached. The globes are of various colors and the central light on each wire is to bo of 1000 candle power. There is also to be a large arch, surmounted with a crown formed with electric bulbs, a very fine piece oi work by Mr. Holland, borough electrical engineer. Though the business people are bearing collectively the cost of tli? street illuminations, each individual is doing something, and that will add to the general effect, and workmen were busy in every show window to-day, so that the country people will have every inducement to attend. Arrangements hare been made with thfc caterers to keep open and Mr. R. H. Witt, of the Medina tea and luncheon rooms, has mado special provision in dealing with the crowd. He has procured from the Rorouch Council the right to use the reading-room and the large passage way in tin! upflOs portion of the Jtuncipal Chambers, and hopes to be able to deal satisfactory"with all comers. In addition to the ordinary crowd expected. Mr. Witt has undertaken to eater fot the country schoolchildren, which ail expected to number 300. A special staff has been engaged for Saturday and Mondav.

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