STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 May 1920, Page 6

STRATFORD.

[Stratford Representative: W. j. W IUon Broadway North. Telephone a3S.]

May lj. riie Stratford Liberal-Labor League has arrangements in hand for twideriii.f a social to Mr. R. Masters, M.l'., and it i's expected tliat the function will be held in a fortnight's time. Thert was a large {fathering of members of the Stratford Club last n\«\\i, when opportunity was taken to hid farewell to Mr. J. R. L. Stanford and Mr. 11. C. Alexander, both of whom are leaving Stratford, after several years residenee in the town. Presentation'; from the club members were made to both gentlemen. Mr. Alexander was also the recipient of a presentation from the local staff of the Bank of New Zealand the presentation being made by Mr. w! J. Crawshaw, the manager of the Bank. Mr. and Mrs. Stanford leave Stratford next week for Marton, and Mr. and Mrs. Alexander for the South Island. The Pembroke Road school was packed to the doors last night on the occasion of the farewell tendered to Mr. and Mrs. L. Rogers, who are leaving the district. Mr. Newbold made a presentation of a silver teapot and a set of military hairbrushes to the guests of the evening, who made suitable acknowledgments. Musical items were given by Misses Rogers and Boyle; and Messrs', A. Belcher and Wade (bag-pipes). Messrs. Newbold and Jans were efficient M.C's for the dancing. * There was a big attendance at the first of a series of dances held in the Stanley Road School last night. The floor was in good order, and those present spent a thoroughly enjoyable time. Mrr. Bianchi provided the music for the dancing. Messrs. Kerrisk and Chard acted as M.C's and Mesdames Weller, Richmond, and Jans supervised the sup-' per arrangements. The long winter evenings will be cheerier and more instructive if you have the now educational card game of "Corner." suitable for three to six players. Full instructions are sent with each box Send a postal note for 2s 6d, and receive this entertaining game ly return post, from H. J. Hopkins, Bookseller and Stationer, Stratford. Kvery family should have its picture history. How about yours? Photographs of the children never grow up. 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. The interest of every woman to whom comfort and correct ap;)caranc3 are matters of concern, will be attracted by our special offerings in dainty summer frocks, for these are the garments that -.ake summer days delightful, both indoors and out. E-ery one price I at a moderate figure. See our showing.—Shipton's Corner. TCltham. Now is the time for motorists to prepare for comfortable and cosy travelling during the winter months, by having the hoods of their cars seen to. C. I). Matthews, Page Street. Stratford, carries full stocks of the best materials for hoods, and will guarantee the best workmanship at the lowest possible price.