STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 September 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc.. left with Mr. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive prompt attention.) September 25. Messrs. E. Aldridge, W. Cameron, A. I Rouse, and L. Pepperell, were, oil their ' return from the front, entertained by the residents of Pembroke Koad at a social in the scjioolhouse last evening. Songs were contributed by Misses Black and Marton, and Messrs. P. Aitken and . Bert Davies. The accompaniments were ' played by Miss Black. A first-class supper was provided. Each of the returned men were presented with a handsome illuminated address. The presentations were made by Mr 11. Harrison, oil behalf of the residents, and Private Pepperell replied on behalf of himself and comrades. Reference was made by Mr. Belcher to the excellent services given on that and similar occasions by Mr. H. Harrison and Miss Harrison in. s'upplving music. Both were leaving the district, and on behalf of the settlers, Mr. Belcher presented Mr. Harrison with a case of pipes, and Miss Harrison with a solid silver manicure set, in recognition of their kindness, and as a token of esteem from their friends. Thanks were returned by Mr. Harrison. The music for the dance was provided by Mr. A. Belcher, Miss Harrison, and Mr. Harrison. Since the commencement of the war, th? Pembroke Road Patriotic Committee have raised no less than £4OO for farewells and receptions. On Wednesday night, while riding a bicycle, a young man named Douglas, son of Mr. G- H. Douglas, Warwick Road, collided with a horse a man was riding, and sustained injuries to his head and shoulders, necessitating hospital treatment. One of Mr. Edmondson's pupils who obtained a senior pass at the recent Trinity College exmainations was Miss Laura Kovaleski, of Tuna, who is not quite 12 years of age. T. LAMASON'S WEEKLY REPORT. Last Saturday, at. my usual weekly sale a good entry of poultry, furniture, and sundries met a ready demand. I quote a? follows: Hens 3s to 8s (id each, duck? 4!s 9d to ss, turkey hens 8s to 8s Gd, gobbler 14s, roosters 3s to ss; cauliflowers 6s to l'2s per do/., caibbage and o'ther vegetables no supply but good inquiry. Furniture and sundries at usual auction rates. T. la mason's usual weekly salj is advertised for Saturday, when he will be selling a quantity of poultry, furniture, and sundries on behalf of various vendors. In these days of high cost of living it is a relief to find something to purchase at the old pre-war prices. Just now ladies will find at C. E. James', Broadway, Stratford, a display of Leather Hand Bags at the old value. They are •a special purchase, and are selling at one price, 7/G each. What will give more pleasure to the family than Father's photograph ? At. McAllister's Studio, the most lip to date in Taranaki, there is no delay and no i fuss. Photographs are taken by appointment any time, day or night. Even an appointment is not essential. Just drop in, and surprise the family.