STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 August 1920, Page 6

STRATFORD.

(Stratford Representative: W. J. Wilson, Broadway Nortli. 'Phone 338. P.O. Box 123.) July 31. The vital satistics for Stratford for the month of July were as follow: Births 31, marriages 14, deaths 2. The number of marriages was again unusually high for the district, and the excess of births over deaths is particularly noticeable. The headmaster of the Stratford school lias received a private telegram stating that two ex-pupils of the school —Lawrie King and Colin Campbell—have completed successfully their medical training, and are Inow qualified as Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery. The death occurred from pneumonia at the Stratford Hospital last night of Mr. Alfred Christiansen, only son of Mr. Johii Christiansen, one of the oldest and most respected residents in the Midliirst district. The deceased was only 21 years of age. Much sympathy is felt for the parents. Some time ago the Stratford Hospital Board. decided to instal a proper system of heating by radiators at the hospital. The work was held up for a time, owing to the difficuty in securing radiators, "but fortunately the whole system was completed before the present cold snap set in, and has been greatly appreciated by the patients. Inspector Austin, of the Technical Schools Department, is at present in Stratford inspecting the technical classes. To-day he visited the teachers' classes. Mr. and Mrs. Cartwriglit and family, who are leaving Stratford to take up their residence in New Plymouth, were farewelled at a social held in the Methodist schoolroom last week. The Rev. L. B. Neale" presided, an excellent programme being provided as follows: Songs, Mr. Jamieson, Mrs. S. Robinson, Miss Milner, Miss I. Boon, Mr. S. Robinson, and ■Rev. L. B. Neale; recitation, Miss Rowe; flute solo, Mr. Dick; vocal duet, Miss Moon and Mr. Weston. Three items were given by the orchestra, consisting of Miss Hogkins, Mr. D. McAllister, Mr. Austed (violins), Mr. J. McAllister (bass), Mr. Dick (flute), and Miss Moon (piano). The Rev. L. B. Nestle, on behalf of the choir and church members, presented Mr. and Mrs. Cartwright with a pair of oil paintings, and Miss Cartwright with a morocco bound autograph album, and to the Misses E. Cartwright a silver-mounted scent bottle each, Mr. Cartwright feelingly replied, and thanked all for the beautiful gifts received. He said these would ever remind them of their many friends in Stratford. Supper was handed round, and a very enjoyable evening brought to ft close. 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, 6s editions, postage sd:—"The Almonds of Life," by F. E. Mills Young; "The Camp of-Fearj" by Leslie Howard Gordon; "Young Hearts," J. E. Buekrose; "The Settler's Eldest Daughter," F. Bancroft; "A Woman Named Smith," by M. C. Oemler. 2s 6d 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 Alden Seltzer. Send postal note to H. J. Hopkins, Broadway, Stratford.