STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 July 1920, Page 6

STRATFORD.

(Stratford Bepresentatlre: W. J. Wilson, Broadway Nor'h. 'Phone S3S. P.O. Box 123.) July 21. The question of getting on foot a movement for the establishment of a hostel for business girls in Stratford is receiving the support of the local Retailers' Association, and the matter will be discussed at its next meeting. Practically all the drapers in the town are short of lady assistants, and they find it almost impossible to get girls from outside the . town unless they can guarantee accommodation. A large quantity of benzine arrived in Stratford from New Plymouth to-day, e\' the C. S. Holmes and the Donald McKay. The loan proposals shortly to be submitted to the ratepayers are evoking a good deal of discussion on account of the large amount—£l3l,ooo—which it is proposed to borrow, and ratepayers are awaiting with interest the details of the loan to be announced. The sale of tickets for the Stratford Returned Soldiers' Associations re-union dinnec will positively stop on Saturday. A farewell social and dance will be tendered fo Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Lonergan and family in the Town Hall, Stratford, on Monday next at 8 p.m. A social and dance will be held in the Stanley Road School on Friday evening as a farewell to Mr. and Mrs. H. Johnson.

Farmers! Before the busy season begins, bring the family in to be photographed. A family group is always of value and interest. Take the present opportunity. We have special equipment at McAllister's studio, Stratford. You should read these new books, 6a editions, postage sd:—"The Almonds of Life," by F. E. Mills Young; "The Camp of Fear," by Leslie Howard Gordon; "Young Hearts," J. E. Buckrose; "The Settler's Eldest Daughter," F. Bancroft; "A Woman Named Smith," by M. C. Oemler. 2s Gd Editions, postage 3d: "President McGlusky," by A. G. Hales; "Vicky Van' '(detective story), by Carolyn Wells; "Tish," by Mary Roberts Rinehart; "The Boss of the Lazy Y," by Charles Aldeu Seltzer. Send postal note to H. J. Hopkins, Broadway, Stratford. ' Quality of workmanship in re-enamell-ing, re-hooding and upholstering a car, ensure continued satisfaction and pleasure in its use. When next in Stratford call on C. D. Matthews, who excels in car renovation work. Workshop—Pags Street, Stratford.