STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 April 1920, Page 6

STRATFORD.

(From Out Own Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc., left Willi Mr. H. 1. Hopkins, bookseller, will recelv« uromyt intention') ~"~* ~ April 21. There was the usual large number of visitors to town to-day, unci business was brisk" with the retailers. The opinion is shared by many keen business men that Stratford is capable of currying a bigger number of businesses, and if shops and officeis were available the town would go ahead at a much faster rate than is the case at present. One man expressed the opinion to-day that what Stratford needed as much as anything was a progressive development league, whose object it would be to encourage people to live in the town and establish new businesses. There will most likely be some wlto will not agree with this view, but if some more was made in the direction of forming a live deevlopment league, nothing but good could result. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McCutchan and family, of Whangamomona, who are leaving the district, were tendered a farewell by residents of the district last evening, the function taking the form of a social gathering. There was a large attendance. Speeches eugolistic of .Mr. McCutchan's valued services to the district were made by Mr. M. Geever (who presided), Mr. N. R. Cleland, (chairman of the Whangamomona County Council), Mr. KenViedy (of Tahora), Mr. A. Coleman, and Mr. H. E. Abraham (of Stratford), Mr. M. Coyne, and Mr. G. Stockwell- Presentations were then made by Mr. Stockwell of an illuminated address to Mr. McCutchan, expressing high appreciation of his services and regret at his departure. This address (whieh had been executed by Mr. J. McAllister. Stratford) was signed on behalf of the Whangamomona County Council, Settlers' Association, and Medical Association. The present to Mra. McCutchan was a tea and coiTee service, to Miss I. McCutchan, a lady's companion, and to Miss 0. McCutchan, a jewel case. A musical programme was carried out during the evening and dancing was kept going until a" late hour.

The local retailers will not observe the usual half-holiday on Thursday, owing to Friday being a whole holidnv on the occasion of the visit of the Prince of Wales.

Mr. ,T. R. L. Stanford, late of the leal firm of Spence and Stanford, has entered into partnership with Mr. F. J Christensen. of Marton, and will leave for the latter town next month.

The approaches to the ford over the Waingongora river at the Finnertv Road, where the old bridge was washed away last week, arc almost readv for use and it will then be safe for all horse and wheeled traffic to cross the river in safety, but not for motor ears Mr J \\. Spence. county engineer, states that the new bridge will be completed V soon as possible.

i*nn im ■ °" as<,(,rtalne <l that about IiOO children are coming into Stratford from country schools on the dav of the Innco* visit. The Central Committee regrets hong , lna h!e to convey the children to Stratford, but will' eater for those who, come to the town The Stratford County Council received delivery on Saturday of a new 10-ton Austin motor roller and detached scarifier for road work in the Countv. wherewith to carry out the loan works recently authorised. The chief advantage of the motor roller over the steam roller £ that the weight is evenly distributed" 1 his makes the roller useful for preparing football and cricket grounds, as well as giv.ng 'a perfectly even surface on roadwork The roller will be able to negotiate the grades of all the roads in the County, and can be driven hv either benzine or kerosene, although it is not the intention of the Council to use the latter.

Every family Bliould have its picture history. How about yours? Photographs of the children never prow up J hey will be a ncvcr-failing source of pleasure and interest in years to come Make an appointment with McAllister of .Stratford. You'll never regret it A large assortment of the latest' and best novels have just arrived at H J Hopkins' bookseller and stationer, Stratford There are over one hundred titles to choose from, all by the best of authors, and in s s Cd and Cs editions. Also a splendid selection of new titles in 2s (id editions. Just to hand:-"Mr lunch's History of the Great War"—a wonderful book. Call and inspect Now is the time for motorists to prepare for comfortable and cosv travelling during the winter months, by having th ; noods of their cars seen to C D Mat thews, Page Street, Stratford, carries full stocks of the best materials for hoods and will guarantee the best workmanship at the lowest possible price.