STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 September 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

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(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Sejit. 2G. i»r. Doris Gordon, who has given gratuitously a series' of lectures oi> nursing m Stratford during the winter months, was entertained at a largo gathering in the Parish Hall bv the \\ omens National Reserve, under 'whose auspices the lectures have been given the Mayor (Mr. J. W. McMillan) presided and 111 a short .address* referred to the value of Dr. Gordon's lectures and the. extent to which the ladies of btiatiord had shown their appreciation of them by attending in large numbers. The members of the W.N.R. realised that a doctor s time was precious, and recognised that the lecturer could not have been given without making soni- -nerifice. If, like Dr. Cordon, everv citizen would give a little time for the benefit of the community the conditions of life would be much better for all. On behalf of the W.N.R.. he was very pleased to ask Dr. Gordon's acceptance of a siUei salad bow 1, as a mark of appreciation and esteem. The gift , vas suitably acknowledged by Dr..Gordon. It was intended to present Nurse Nicholas 1 , who had assisted with demonstrations at the lectures, with a gold pendant, but as the nurse is awav on holiday this had to be .postponed. Songs and musical litems were contributed J>y Mesdames Poole, Massey, Bowler, Thompson, and [ MaunselL and Alissos Moon, Phillips, Black, and Maunsel.l. A dainty afternoon tea was served. Yesterday the death occurred sudden tly of Mrs. Speck, wife of Mr. C. H. Speck, of Pembroke Road. While entertaing visitors, Mrs. Speck became ill, and though medical*aid wits immediately summoned, she died within a short time. The late Mrs. Speck was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. .BieMno, of Waitara. She leaves thvee children, the eldest being 10 years of age. j A welcome home soeial was tendered Trooper LI. R. Coleman and Private R. L. Wylie, of Ngaere, ou Tuesday evening, and each was presented with a handsome illuminated address, the. work of Mr. J. McAllister, of Stratford. Mrs. Bianehi's orchestra provided music for the dances, extras being played by Messrs T, Walsh, A. Coleman, G. R. Coleman, C. Gibbons, and G. Warrander. An excellent supper was served.

The estimates for the coming year include £3OO for the Stratford* Model Dairj Farm. '

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 aw a special purchase, and are selling at one pi-ice, 7/6 each.'

What will give more pleasure to the family than Father's photograph? At McAllister's Studio, the most up to date in Taranaki, there is no delay and no fuss. Phojpgraphs arc taken by appointment any time, day or night. Even an appointment is not essential. Just drop m, and surprise the family.