Stratford

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXVI, Issue 25, 25 June 1908, Page 24

Stratford

(From our own correspondent.)

June 17. The parish schools closed for the winter vacation on Friday last.

We held our second social for this year on June 17, and again success attended our efforts. The large Town Hall was crowded,. The Rev. Father Treacy announced this, morning that over £500 had been cleared by socials during his seven years' administration.

Properties and farms are again changing hands, and at advanced prices, and one wonders when the limit will be reached. There is one thing evident, and that is that the present holders of farm land must consider seriously the question of scientific farming to show a credit balance. The style of farming indulged in when land was cheap will not answer with present prices.

Last Sunday the funeral of Mr. John Breen, of the Bird Road, whose death was the result of an accident, took place. He died fortified by the rites of the Church, and the large cortege that followed the remains testified to the respect and esteem in which the family are held. At our socials the late Mr. Breen always played a prominent part. The Rev. .Father Treacy made touching reference to the good qualities of the deceased, and his fortitude when he knew that death was only a matter of a few days. — R.I. P.