STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 May 1920, Page 6

STRATFORD.

[Stratford Itepresentatlve: W. J. Wilson, Broadway North. Telephone 3UB.J May 8. The returning officer (Mr. Purcell) was engaged to-day in continuing the work of checking the rolls and counting the absent voters' ballot papers. Mr. R. Masters received a further batch of congratulatory messages today, including one from Mr.. H. Poland, M.P., who said: "Tt affords me special pleasure to tender you my congratulations on a very well-deserved win." Altogether over 2000 of these messages have come to hand. The death took place yesterday at her residence on Monmouth Road of Mrs. Elizabeth Cathro, wife of Mr. H- S. Cathro, who has been farming on the Monmouth Road for a number of year?. Deceased left three sons, Harry and Sidney (Stratford) and Kennett (Auckland). Word was received to-day by Mr. H. Huckstep, of Lepperffta, who was resident at Midhirst for many years, of the death of his brother Tlfomas at Awatuna yesterday. This was Mr- Hitckstep's last remaining brother, another having died during the influenza epidemic. The news came very suddenly, »s it was not known deceased had been ill. The late Mr. Huekstep is survived by his widow and two children. J 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 5s fld and 6s editions. Also a splendid selection of new titles in 2s 6d editions. Just to hand: —"Mr. Punch's History of the Great War"—a wonderful book. Call and inspect. Now is the time for motorists to prepare for comfortable and cosy travelling during the winter months, by having the hoods of their ears seen to. C. D. Matthews, Page Street, Stratford, carries full stocks of the best materials for hoods, and will guarantee the best workmanship at the lowest possible price. Every family should have its picture history. How about yours? Photographs of the children never grow tip. They will be a never-failing source of pleasure and interest in years-to come Make an appointment with McAllister, of Stratford. You'll never regret it.