STRATFORD NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 19, 23 June 1913, Page 3

STRATFORD NEWS.

STRATFORD'S "PARLIAMENT"

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The following is tlie new Cabinet in the Stratford Parliament: Premier unil Colonial Treasurer, Mr. Staples; AttorneyGenera], Minister of Justice and Native Afl'airs, Mr. Spratt; Defence and Mines, Mr. La wry; Railways and Public Works, Mr. T. Trask; Lands* and Agriculture, Mr. E. Jackson; other portfolios to Infilled. THE TIME DRAWS NEAR On .Tune 30 the great winter photoiihic concession a? McAllister's studio ■will expire, so you ought to decide quickly. Fancy getting three cabinets, six postc'ards, and an enlargement of yourself, for half a sovereign. It's an op-. portunity that should not be missed. The scoreß who have profited by the marvellous offer are well pleased, for ine work is right up to Mr. McAllister's well-known standard. PERSONAL Miss McKeon, who left Messrs. Morey and (Son's employ on Saturday, in view of her approaching marriage, was entertained on Friday night at the Medina Tea Rooms by a number of girl friends, on whose behalf Miss A. Waddell presented Miss MeKeon with a silvermounted oak tray. Mr. W. P. Kirk wood (Mayor) received a final message of farewell by Friday evening's mail from Dr. Carbcry, on the eve of his departure by the s.s. Surrey' for the Old Land. The doctor wrote feelingly of the kindness of his many friends and the good wishes extended to him when departing from Stratford. He desired to say "Au Revoir" to all friends, and would look forward with keen pleasure when "after a while I shall return to take up my life again in what is now my home—good old Taranaki." STRATFORD'S RAILWAY LIGHTING Mr. Walter J. Newton's evidence concerning the lighting of Stratford's railway platform was much to the point. The lighting certainly needs improving, \ and it is a matter that should be attended to. The rule about lighting up fifteen minutes before the scheduled time ' of arrival of the south express is frequently honored in the breach thereof. STRAY PARAGRAPHS The weather this week has been so good as to cause many old Stratfordites to wonder "what's up." A farmer down the East road says that there is quite a noticeable growth of grass in the paddocks he has shut up, and that the crops of green oats are "coming along fine." Annual meeting of thp Acclimatisation Society to-morrow evening. The particular men are the men whom j we like. They appreciate our clean and cosy saloon, the absolute cleanliness everywhere, promptness and excellent .shaving and hairdressing, Tobaccos, cigars, cigarettes, and all smokers' sundries are fully stocked—At Sharp's. The King's Birthday does not cause ariv great excitement" when it falls in midwinter, as does the present Sovereign's birthday. It is not much of a time for out-door gatherings, unless you are clothed in warm underwear, a .rood Hint.and toncoat from "The Rash" (Mullen and Marshall, proprietors)