STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 November 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(Prom Our Own Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc., left wltb Mr. H. 1. Hopkins, bookseller, will receivfl urompt attention.) At a meeting of the Stratford School Committee last evening, the appointment of Mr. E. M. Parrott to . the position of ninth assistant was confirmed. The Swimming Club was granted permission to hold a carnival at the baths early in December, and the baths committee was authorised tj) make arrangements with the club for the season. _ The Methodist Tennis Club opened for the season yesterday at Mr. J. i). Boon's residence. The opening .ceremony was performed by Mrs Boon. Afternoon tea was served. The Rev. R. B. Tinslcy, on behalf of the joung people of the church, thanked Mr. Boon for laying down the court, and both Mr. and Mn Boon were thanked for their kiudncs, to the club. After his -address at Inglewood on Thursday evening, Major Hine was entertained at supper by' his committee in Messrs Lealand Bros' Tea lloom*. A number of short speeches were given in ■which Major Hine was congratulated on his appointment to the Ministry and assured of strong support in the Inglewood town and district. Details of Mr. T. I. Lamason's usual Saturday mart sale will be found on page Bof this issue. Particular attention is drawn to the list of furniture to be sold on behalf of Mr. Curreen. In these days of high cost of living it is a relief te> find something to pur chase 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, 7/8 ench. Don't trust pictures you value to travellers and strangers. If you want any photograph copied or enlarged send it to McAllister, Stratford. The result will be the best possible, and you save the canvasser's commission. Reduce the depreciation in your motor car by taking it to C. D. Mathews. Stratford, and if it is mechanically sound lie will return it looking as well as when you .first bought it, at a very small cost. The best paints and varnishes, and workmen who know their trade. "You're Only Young Once." Help to keep so as long as you can by reading this story. It's like a i.i.nny d'ay in grey weather. By .Margaret Widdemar, author of "The Rose Garden Husband" and "The Wisiiing-Ring.Man." Price 5s postage tid extra, at H. J. Hopkins' Broadway, Stratford.