STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 August 1922, Page 6

STRATFORD.

DAILY NEWS AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication in the Taranaki Daily News should be left at the office of our local representatative, Mr. W. H. Humphrey, Broadway, Stratford. Orders for papers may also be left with him. GENERAL ITEMS. August 17. The’ death occurred this morning of Mr. John Butler, a resident of Toko for over 30 years. He was 69 years of age, and was a native of Ireland. He is survived by a widow and family of four—Misses Nora and Nelly and Messrs. John and James Butler, all of Toko. Dr. C. J. Reakes, Director-General of Agriculture, paid a visit to the Stratford Model Farm this morning, on his way through to New Plymouth. He expressed himself as very well pleased with the progress that* had been made at the farm since his previous visit. Many matters of interest in connection with the model farm will be discussed at the annual meeting of the society on Saturday. In a cribbage match, last night, the Druids defeated the 1.0.0. F., N.Z., by 57 games to 38. The scores were (1.0.Q.F. players being mentioned first) : Gatton and Dodd 6 v. Hydman and Darragh 6; R. Thomas and M. Aagaard 4 v. Jones and Le Rois 7; Klee and James 8 v. Reader and Maine 5; Gibson and Short 1 v. Nelson and Rowe 9; Sharrock and Voyle 5 v. Ferguson and Boldt 6; Healey and W-11s 6 v. Haylock and Green 9; George and Grant 2 v. Leitch and Wells 10; A. A. Cameron 6 v. E. Mumby 5.

Country subscribers not receiving their Daily News regularly are asked to immediately notify our circulation manager, care Mr. W. H. Humphrey, Stratford. Complaints will receive prompt attention.

At W. H. Humphrey’s, Broadway: School pads, 150 pages, good paper, ruled. 1/- each; exercise books, 50 pages 4d, 100 pages 6d, 120 pages 7d; writing tablets from 6d to 1/9 (cream laid or linen faced). Large assortment of traced goods, d’oyleys, tray cloths, centres, play aprons, feeders, camisoles, dressing jackets, nightdresses, etc., all at reasonable prices at Mrs. Humphrey’fl fancy needlework depot.