STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 March 1920, Page 5

STRATFORD.

I (From Our Own Correspondent.) _ (All coiamuiilc.ilious, letters, etc.. left wit! Mr. H. J. Hopitma, bookseller, will lectin (irumpt .'Ulenuuu.j March 20As the outcome of a street disturb' ance outside of Wio Club Hotel last evening, a young inau was arrested by Constable O'Brien, and will appear at the Court next Thursday, charged with drunkenness, disorderly behavior and obscene language. The streets presented a very busy appearance to-day, im unusually largo number of country people being in town Shopkeepers report that business was very satisfactory" this probably jieing accounted for by the fact thai the twrii'JcUi of the month is the dairv farmers' "cheque day." In our advertising columns Mr. T. L. i lamason, auctioneer, gives particulars of ' the furnitnii and to be offered for sale by auction on account of Mr. R. Dingle, Brecon Road, on Thursday ncxt_ Mr. -T. )3. Hine's supporters will meet [ in the Parish Hall, Stratford, on Wednesdaj', 24th instant, at B]■ m. Ladieß | are specially invited. "Politics crept into the (liberations of the iitratford County Council on several occasions during its meeting on Saturday, despite the fact that the chairman did his best to keep the members to | the council's affairs.. Although it was quite evident that the council was well divided politically, the utmost good feeling was shown. A member of a deputation, which waited on the council In respect to improvements to a road and bridge in his district, i.tated that he was determined to get the bridge and haa seen Mr. Masters about it "Ah, he's the man to help you," interjected a councillor. "Wei!, if h e isn't elected I'll stick to the other nan till we get ths bridge,' replied the deputationist I amidst laughter. The blackberry menace was briefly discussed at Saturday's meeting of the Stratford County Council. The chairman remarked that on the Council's reserve of five acres at Midhirst four wres were covered with blackberries. The Council decided to experiment as to the best means of coping with the menace by obtaining a barrel of weed destroyer and demonstrating for the benefit of the ratepayers, whether or not it was suitable foi; destroying the blackberries. If the experiment proves a sjiecess the Council will nrobably conduct demonstrations in other parts of the country. Commercial stationery ,\nd all the principal office requirements are stocked by H. J. Hopkins, bookseller and stationer, Broadway, Stratford. A large variety of ledgers, day books, journals, and all classes of account books is on hand to select from, and new stocks are continually arriving. Business men, before buying elsewhere, should make a point of inspecting Hopkins' stock, which is sure to contain what they require, and at a reasonable price. Secure the greatest degree or pleasure from motoring by having your car renovated by C. D. Matthews, Page Street, Stratford. He specialises in rehooding and repainting, and will make your car look like new, for a very small cost. The very best of materials are used, and only first-class workmen are employed. It's time to have that long-promised portrait taken. No need to wait for a fine day. With the equipment at McAllister's Studio, Stratford, you can be taken any time, day or night. The most up-to-date Studio in Taranaki—McAllister's.