STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 February 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(Prom Our Own Correspondent.) (All communications, letters, etc., left with «r H l Hopkins, beeJcwlier, will recti*a pr«m*t Stratford, Feb. 10. Mr. and Mrs. J. Slieehan, of Miranda Street, have received advice that their sou, Bombardier L. D. Sheclian, is returning to New Zealand with draft No. 203, which is due to arrive about February 19. Mr F. L. Spurdle, who has been conductor of the Stratford Municipal Band for the past twelve months, leaves in about a month's time for Hastings, where he has accepted a position with the Hastings Band, which has a membership of 26 and is fully equipped. Mr. Spurdle has done much for the band during his stay here, and will be greatly missed in musical circles generally. The Aclcland school is holding its annual picnic on Thursday, March 6. The weather was very warm to-day and at times the diwt nuisance was conspicuous in Broadway. Business people can look forward to a complete cessation of this within a reasonable period now, as it is understood that tarring operations will probably be.commoi. this week. The train service seeniß to Lo very much disorganised of late. To-day the trains, particularly from the south," were running very late. The mid-day train and the 4 p.m. train for New Plymouth were both over an hour late leaving here, and the latter was an hour and a" quarter late in reaching New Plymouth. Stratford will be well represented at Hawera on Wednesday and Thursday. Both Desert Gold and Gloaming passed through here on the 2 p.m. train for Hawera. Among a number of horses lon the same train were Ai'terfflow, BoPeep, Cotillion, and Fulica. This train was probably carrying the most valuable cargo of horse-flesh that has ever passed through Taranaki at one time. The usual fortnightly sitting of the S.M. Court is to be held on Friday afternoon. Mr. A. Grooke, S.M., is to preside. A number of civil and other cases are down for hearing. A reminder is given of the sale of furniture which Mr. Lamason is holding on behalf of Mr. W. J. Lopdell at his late residence, Miranda Street, Stratford, commencing at 1 p.m. to-day. THE A. AND P. SHOW. Everything points to the Stratford A. and P- Show, which is to be held on Wednesday and Thursday of in xt week (Fuuruary 1!) and 20) being equally aa successful as its predecessors, despite the postponement that was rendered neeesniy owing to the influenza. Entries are coming in very freely and the pedi:ree classes promise to be above the ordinary. Pigs should be particularly roiid this year, as Mr Walls, of Hastings, has promised to enter freoly in this sec- I tion. Tbe jumping competitions also j promise well- The parade this year will, be held at 1.30 p.m. and it has also been ! decided to reinstate the canine parade. The committee are working hard to .insure the success of the show, and although quite a lot of voluntary work has already been done by members on M:e show proundn, more remains to be done, and the executive would be glad to see any volunteers on the ground. Mr. A. D. 'Stanley, the secretary, had a busy time taking" entries yesterday, and a final reminder is given that late entries will be received up to Wednesday evening. Attention ples.se! Although the holiday season is advanced there is yet ample time to secure that gift or present. Don't go out of Stratford for the article. Call and see C. E. James' stock. His shelves, floors and cases are crowded with ladies' handbags, jewellery, Doulton ware, elec-tro-plate, nickle and antimony articles fit to grace any home. Prepare for the evening by purchasing your parlor games here. Do you smoke? If so, remember you can purchase the best tobaccos, pipes. etc., at C. E. James, the man for honest value every articles.