STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 October 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(Prom Our Own Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc., left with i Mr. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will receive : prompt attention.) Stratford, Oct. 6. The monthly meeting of the Stratford Domain Board was held last week, Mr. G. N. Curtis presiding. Mr. W. P. Kirkwood reported on the interview with the Minister of Lands, who, he said, had given an assurance that before any action is taken in regard to municipal control of domains consideration would be given to the board representation. The Minister had seemed favorable towards granting a permanent injunction against the removal of stone or gravel from the Patea River and the Paetihi Stream within the boundaries of King Edward Park, and promised to consider their request that if the Borough Council were given control of the domains they would be required to spend a certain amount annually on improvements. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Kirkwood, on the motion of Messrs Penn and Thompson. Mr. P. Thompson reported on the proposed improvements to a section in Page Street, which were to be undertaken by the Beautifying Society. Authority to proceed with the work was given. Mr. Fred. Dodd, employed at Masters' store, fractured his wrist while cranking a Ford car on Saturday. The Huiakama branch of the Stratford Dairy Company's business has been purchased (so it is reported) by Mr. H. K Kidd. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. H. Harrison left Stratford for Wellington by the express this morning. They sail by the Maheno for Sydney. Mr. T. Gardiner, who has sold out his hotel business at Waitara, is spending a holiday in Stratford, where he has many friends. Mr. Jack Lister, of the firm of Charles Martin and Co., has accepted an appointment with the Wairarapa Farmers' Cooperative Association. He will be stationed at Pahiatua, and leaves Stratford on Tuesday. The Stratford Beautifying Society, which has been able to do very little in the way of furthering its objects while the war lasted, is now showing signs of its old life and vigor. Air. P. Thompson showed a News correspondent plans of children's playgrounds which are to be laid out on a section at tlwlsouth end of the town It is understood that the work is to be proceeded with shortly. Mr. 11. B. Gibson, (solicitor) is removing to Kaponga, where ho intends to practice his profession. His connection with Messrs Wright and Lawrence will be continued, and he will represent the firm at Kaponga.

These are the days of family reunions. Don't miss the opportunity of having the group photographed. There ivill lie no regrets if you patronise McAllister's Studio, Stratford.

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 0. 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, 7/8 each.