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STRATFORD.

TARANAKI DAILY NEWS, STKATFORD AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication should be' left at the office of the local representative, W. J. Wilson, neit Union Bank. December 2. Mr. Charles Ward, the enterprising manager of the King's Cinema Theatre, does not miss many opportunities of popularising his theatre with the public, and during the visit of Lord and Lady •Jellieoe to Hawera and Stratford last week he secured some very fine motion pictures of the incidents in the two towns and also at the Stratford show. These were screened at the King's Cinema to-night, and aroused a great deal of interest amongst the audience owing to the local nature of the pictures. During November, according to figures supplied by the local observer (Mr. T. H, Penn), rain fell on 23 days, the heaviest being 1.09 inches on tlie 18th. On the 2nd 1.08 inches fell, and on the sth 1.54 inches. The only other considerable falls were .35 incites on the 3rd, .01 inches on the 13th, and .30 inches on the 21st. During the show period- the falls were .05 inches on the 23rd, .07 inches on the 24th, .03 inches on the 25th, and .01 inches on the 20th. The total fall, for the month was 0.77 inches.

Examinations for matriculation and scholarships under the University of New Zealand commenced this afternoon at the Parish Hall, the Rev. C. W. Howard being supervisor. A large number of candidates presented themselves for examination.

A good number of bowlers from the Stratford Club journeyed to Eltham last night to attend a concert in aid of the local club'a funds. Mr. G. T. Walters, of Stratford, contributed a vocal item, for which he was enthusiastically encored, and the Egmont Club orchestra also f went down for/the occasion and provided some enjoyable orchestral selections. The concert was a thorough success, there being a very large attendance.

Mr. T. Lamason. auctioneer, gives notice in this issue of a furniture sale to be held on behalf of Mrs. Huse, Midhirst.

Photographs taken now can be finished in good time for posting before Christmas. Can you think of anything so personal, so appropriate as a photograph for 4 cherished gift? Let McAllister do it' and it will please both giver and recipient. Studio, Broadwav, Stratford.

In recent years art calendars have greatly increased in popularity as Christmas presents, making an inexpensive and a most acceptable gift. A beautiful display of the latest novelties .in art calendars for 1921 is at present made by H. J. Hopkins, bookseller and stationer, and those desirous of securing the pick of these should call and inspect without delay. Prices range from 1/- upwards.

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Taranaki Daily News, 3 December 1920, Page 6

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447

STRATFORD. Taranaki Daily News, 3 December 1920, Page 6

STRATFORD. Taranaki Daily News, 3 December 1920, Page 6

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