STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 April 1921, Page 6

STRATFORD.

STRATFORD AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication in tte Taranaki Daily News should be left' at the office of our local representatives, ’Vilson Bros., Broadway, Stratford. Orders for papers may also be left wit’ them. April 16. The ratepayers of Stratford cau justly congratulate themselves on two matters which vitally affect them. The first is that they have their own hospital district instead of being part of another district, and the second is that they have a hospital board which mainthe utmost efficiency at a remarkably low expenditure of ratepayers’ money. Further evidence of this pleasing state of affairs zwas forthcoming from the chairman (Mr. C. D. Sole), who informed the Daily News representative to-day that after going through the accounts again it had been found possible to make the charge upon the ratepayers even less than Is 2d in the £lOO of the capital value of the property in the district. The rate now decided upon is Is l%d, being Is for administration and l|d for the capital account. The low rate necessary for the capital account is solely due to the careful finance of the board.

Mr. H. Arthur, who was for a long time on the Stratford staff of the Public Works Department, but who is now attached to the. head office at Wellington, has had the misfortune to lose his little daughter Rita, whose death occurred this week. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur will have the sympathy of a wide circle of Stratford friends in their sad bereavement.

An accident befel Mr. Peter Cormack, a traction engine driver employed by the Stratford County Council, on Friday morning. While working in the Ngaere district he had one of his legs broken above the ankle owing to the draw-bar falling on him during the course of his duties. He was taken to the Stratford Hospital and is now reported to be progressing favorably. In view of the fact that Mr. Cormack 'had only left the hospital recently after a serious illness and that he is about fifty years of age, the accident is particularly unfortunate.

Mrs. Richmond, of Beaconsfield Road, was tendered a farewell social last night on the eve of her departure on a > visit to the Old Country. There was a record attendance of residents who desired to show their appreciation of Mrs. Richmond, she being the oldest resident of Wharehuia. Mr. W. W. Wellington presented the guest, on behalf of the settlers, with a beautiful travelling rug and in doing so wished her a pleasant voyage and a safe return. Three cheers were then given for Mrs. Richmond, accompanied by musical honors. Mr. Brian Richmond responded feelingly on behalf of his mother. During the evening songs were rendered by Mrs. Milne, Mr. J. Breen and Mr. P. Aitken, and a duet by Messrs. Breen Brothers. The accompaniments were ably played by Miss Satory, school teacher The dance music was supplied by Mrs. Bianchi in her usual good style, an extra'

being played by Mr. Barley man. Mr. J. Chord filled the duties of M.C. A splendid supper was handed round by the committee and the dancing was continued until the early hours. Arrangements are well in hand for the grand social and dance which is to be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening in aid of the Pembroke Road School piano fund. It is anticipated that a large number will be present, and all may feel assured of spending a most enjoyable evening? A waltzing competition will be held during the evening. Splendid prizes will be offered for the winners in the Maxiifa competition at the Forresters’ dance on Monday evening. Mrs. Bianchi will supply the music end the committee have every- [ thing arranged to ensure the comfort of ’ patrons expecting a pleasant evening’s amusement. Wanted—looo babies to photograph. Every mother likes to have a picture of the baby, and we have ‘a system which involves so small an outi lay that anyone can have the baby photographed for a trifle. Call and ask about it at McAllister’s Studio, Stratford. Your stationery requirements are well catered for by Wilson Bros., Stratford, who have a comprehensive stock of all I office requisites and typewriter supplies. Here are a few good commercial lines: Pilot letter files, 3/6 each; wire document baskets, 4/6 each;, desk blotting I pads, 4/9 and 6/-; first-grade typewriter 1 carbon, foolscap size, 15/- box. Don’t fo'rget to call or write. —Advt.