STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 November 1922, Page 6

STRATFORD.

DAILY NEWS AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news f©’ 1 publication in the Taranaki Daily News should be left at the ofllco of our local represent* tative, care Mr. W. H. Humphrey, Broadway, Stratford. Orders for papers may also be left . with him. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. November 15. The monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held last night. The chairman said the amount of £750 voted for the Tangarakau Gorge road was not so much as the Chamber wanted, and the sum would not go very far. Perhaps it would mostly go in preliminary expenses, but it would be satisfactory to have a start made on the work. Some part of the money might go in opening the metal pit in the Gorge. In a letter dealing with the now Post Office Mr. R. Masters, M.P., said he had approached the Hon. J. G. Coates, Postmaster-General, who had said he would be pleased to- lay the foundation stone. Messrs. Richards and Thomson were appointed a sub-commit-tee to confer with the 'Mayor and the member for the district on the matter. The chairman said he felt sure that something would come of the Chamber’s agitation regarding the improvement of back-country land. The president extended a hearty welcome to Mr. W. P. Kirkwood, who for the first time since his return from Abroad was present at a Chamber meeti ing. In returning thanks, Mr. Kirk- ! wood said he was glad to be home again and to resume his psual activities.

THE MARDI GRAS. Last night’s boxing eveftt at the Town Hall made a material difference to the Sports’ candidate,' who moves to the top of the poll to-day with A.S.A., 8.8. and Midhirst-Wharehuia in that order. The Juvenile Ball to be held on Thursday evening has been transferred to the Parish Hall, owing to the renovations at present being carried out in the Town Hall. Much interest is being caused in this fixture and a successful night is anticipated. There will be an adult dance at 9.30 at the conclusion of the juvenill event. » On Thursday afternoon the Sports committee have arranged a very attractive programme for the garden fete to be held on Victoria Park, adjoining the tennis courts. The residents of Stratford and district are notified Ihat Ernest Davies, the London qualified sight-testing optician, visits Stratford every Tuesday, and may be consulted at Mr. Gaffaney’s, Broadway. Hours: 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All ihe latest Magazines and Periodicals Fashion Books, the “Best Way” series, etc., etc.; Collins’ Diaries for 1923; now on sale at W. H. Humphrey’s, Broadway, Stratford.