STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 December 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Out Own Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc ? m lef ' Mr. H. J. Hopkins, bookseller, will rscelv# prompt attention.) December 29.

The magisterial recount of votes cast in the Stratford electorate, for which an application lias been lodged by Major Hine, has been fixed by -Mr. 1. A. Ji. Bailey, S.M., for Tuesday, January b. Moat of the shopkeepers in Stratioul re-opened after the Christmas holidays to-day. Though four days is a !on J=' time * for business houses to remain closed continuously, the public have not, apparently, suffered in any way, and according to the shopkeepers the volume of business done for the Christmas season was greater than ever. A fair number of people were in the streets to-day, but the town was quieter than in normal times, many of those who were free from the ties of business having left on holiday. . , , On Sunday, the weather, which had been cold and boisterous, changed completely for the better. Yesterday, many* took advantage of the fine day to visit the mountain. The gnow-hne is vet verv low, but a group of climbers t ascended the southern slopes to a point well within the snow area. ( Many people are spending their holidays at the Dawson Falls' Mountain House. The road through the reserve to the house I is in good ordex for motoring, and. the tracks leading to the places pf interest > on the mountain are, with the exception I of a few patehes, quite dry and easy to traverse. The King's Cinema Picture Theatre proprietors have installed a. _ British Weatinghouse twin cylinder engine and generator, capable of providing the whole of the power and lighting necessary for the theatre. The plant will be working in a couple of days and the company will then be independent of the municipal supply. The music at the picture Bhowa will, in future, be provided by Rogers' orchestra consisting of Mrs. C. Rogers, Misses E. and A. Rogers, Mt. A. Itelby, and Mr. W. J. Litchwark. ' - The main attraction at Stratford on Thursday evening next will be a big dance iu the Town Hall. The music will be by Fox's orchestra of sis players, fart of the proceeds will be handed over 1 to the 'Stratford Druid's Lodge fund. At the recent annual meeting of the Gun Club the following office-bearers were appointed for the ensuing year:—President. H. Harrison; vice-presidents, R. ,T. Knuckey, G. D. Hunter; committee, R. J. Knuckey, A. Stewart, P. Casey, W D. Colfion, B. Green, A. Nelson, F. O'Connor; handicapper and referee, H. Campbell; lion, see., C. L. Grant; treasurer, V. Whittle; auditor, A. Stewart. Votes o£ thanks were accorded Messrs Nelson and Green for the use of their grounds and to the president for his active services during the year.

The selection of Christmas and New Year Gifts is made easy at ,1. H. Hopkins'. Books by the best authors, Fancy Goods, Toilet Requisites, Ladies' Handbags, and many other lines will suggest their suitability. There is something for all, and for useful Gifts that it will be a satisfaction to give, and a pleasure to receive, no place affords a better selection than Hopkins' Shop. « Reduce the depreciation in your motor car by taking it to C. I). Mathews. Stratford, and if it is mechanically sound he 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. Xmas Fair now in full swing. Fancy Goods, Toys, .China, Books, or anything needed for presents. Shop early; shop now. Goods can be Veld till Xmas Eve, and be called for or delivered anywhere—Charles E. James.

Only a few more days to Chrisimas Eve, and busy ones at that. We advise you to shop early. You get a better selection and better attention.—Charles K. James, the best house in Stratford for presents. Open every evening till 9 o'clock.

Reunions, family gatherings, etc., will naturally he the usual thing during the holiday season. Consult McAllister, Photographar, Stratford, about & permanent record of such. Group photographs are always interesting for present and future reference.