STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 August 1920, Page 6

STRATFORD.

YARANAKI DAILY NEWS. STRATFOKD AGENCY. THE DAILY NEWS ia the best advertising medium In the Stratford district. It reaches all of Taranaki, and .all classes of the community. Advertisements and items of news for publication should he left at the office of the local representative, W. J. Wilson, next Union Bank. Telephone 338. P.O. Box 123. i Auguat 3. Constable J. H. Gill, late of Wanganui, liaa arrived in Stratford to fill the vacancy caused by Constable O'Brien having been transferred to Hawera. Unfortunately weather conditions were against the Boys' and Girls' Improvement Association last evening; nevertheless, some 100 boys and girls were present, the-Sev. J. W. MeKenzie being in the chair. The subject under discussion was: "In what way could Taranalii be made to progress." If it were possible to put all the views expressed by members into practical shape Taranaki would indeed progress. Wo would have a harbor at New Plymouth capable of accommodating any ocean liner, Mount Kgmont quarry opened up, our coal deposits worked and connected by rail, oil ..fields in full swing, a hydro plant to generate electricity, thus making use of ' our plentiful water supply, and Stratford and Auckland connected/by rail. Mrs. Phillips had a 40 minuses chat with the boys and girls on temperance, her remarks being listened to with the utmost attention. The following contributed items: Song, Patti Childs; quartette, Nita Curteis, Bita Grubb, Rita Edgcome, Horis Ellis; piano solo, Lon Kerr. The subject for discussion at next gathering is: "Which has the greater influence, the Preps or the Platform?" Splendid preparations are being made for the grand re-union ball to be held by the Stratford Returned Soldiers' As-. sociat'ioh to-morrow (Wednesday) night. A number of energetic committees have been in charge of the arrangements, and there is every indication that the function will be attended with the greatest success. Particulars as to the ' price of tickets appear in the advertising columns %f this issue. Under the auspices, of the Stratford branch of the New Zealand Jersey Breeders' Association, a public lecture will be given in the Parish Hall at 12.30 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, by Mr. Woods, M.R.C.V.S., Government Veterinary Surgeon), on "Contagious Abortion!" The lecture will be free, and all interested persons will be invited to attend. Farmers are notified that they can attend this lecture and be in time to see the representative football match. ' Music lovers will he afforded a great treat on Thursday evening, when the great Italian operatic basso, Cesaroni, and his talented company, give a eoncert in Stratford. 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, Stratf6rd. ' You should read these new books, Cs editions, postage sd:—"The Almonds of Life," by F. E. Mills Young; "The Camp of Fear," by Leslie Howard Gordon: "Young Hearts," J. B. Buckrose; "The Settler's Eldest Daughter," F. Bancroft; "A Woman Named Smith," by M. C. Oemler. 2s Gd Editions, postage 3d: "President McGHisky," ~by A. G. Rales; "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.