STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 September 1919, Page 3

STRATFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)' September 11. Messrs W. P. Kirkwood and J. B. Richards left for Wellington yesterday morning to interview Ministers on the question of obtaining a jrrant for the road tf the mountain house, also in reference to work on the Stratford end of the Main Trunk lipe. Mr. C. E. James, of Broadway, has on view at his shop a large piece of coal taken from Coal Creek, in the Tangarakau Gorge. The coal, which is said to he of excellent quality for household and steam purposes, is largely used by the residents to whom it is accessible. The coal deposits are about ten miles from the present terminus of the line, I but to reach them the big saddle has to I be traversed. j Mr. Bendall had hia arm broken at the wrist on Wednesday, while cranking up a car, owing to the engine back-firing. Mr. E. Moulton, of the Sheldon Instil iut". delivered an address before a fairly large gathering at the Medina tearooms on Tuesday evening on "The Science of Business." The lecturer had ; a most attentive audience, and, on the • inotio" of Mr. W. A. Hewitt, was »c- ---; corded a hearty vote of thanks. • Miss Ferguson, a member of the staff • of Morey and Son. wa? entertained at ' the Parish Hall on Thursday evening by ■ her friends, on the eve of her departure for Sydney. The evening was spent very pleasantly with cards and dancing, and a number of scnss and . musical items were also contributed. Songs were ren- ■ dered hy Misses Black and Phillips and , Messrs Jameson, Aitken, Weston, Sher- , bourne, Chapman, and Coe. Music for the dance was provided by Messrs Eileen Kelly and Riley and Mr." E. Fox. Miss Evelyn Moon played the accompaniments to the vocal items, and Messrs T. Grubb and A. S. Davis acted as M.C.s for the dance. The executive of the Stratford A. and P. Association met on Thursday evening, Mr. R. Dingle presiding. Chairmen of the various sections were appointed as follows: Luncheon,' Mr. Boon; home industries, Mr. Pettigrew; cattle. Mr. M. T. Phillips; light refreshments. Mr. Huggett; sheep, Mr. Webster; bull pens, . .Mr. "D. McMillen; ring, Mr. Harrison; grandstand. Mr. E. Walker; wcightMr. T. Aylward; side shows, Mr. Cooper; pigs, Mr. Rutledge; gates, Mr. Porritt; catering (milk), Mr. B. Orr: press, Mr. R. Masters. Dr. Doris Gordon gave the last of her lectures, under the auspices of the Women's National Reserve, at St. Andrew's Hall yesterday. The lecture was highly instructive, and was greatly appreciated by the large audience present. In giving her lectures Dr. Gordon has had the assistance of Matron Nicholas, who gave a number of demonstrations in bedmaking and the care of invalids. The plain and fancy dress ball held at Midhirst .'on Wednesday evening proved a great success. Quite a large number appeared in fancy costume. The prize for the „best fancy dress went to Miss Maud Sh'btter (Continuance). For the gentlemcn.'« prize Messrs J. Hunwick (Joe Ward), X. Pitcher. (Bill Massoy), and V. Scanlon (John Bull) tied. Music for the dance was played by Mesdames Mail (2) and Misses Huse, Taylor, and Kivell. Messrs Shotter and A. Carter acted as M.C.s. The following; are the results of examinations of pupils attending the Sacred Heart.Hjch School:—lntermediate typewriting and commercial English: Eileen Reeves 97 per cent.. Mary <Hew«3 95, Kathleen Lonergan 94, Constance Bonner 93, Teresa Jans 92. Junior typewriting: Elsie Waite 93 per cent. Elementary shorthand: Eileen Reeves 96 per cent.. Mary Hewes 94. Intermediate shorthand: Mary Hewes 93 per cent., Eileen Reeves 92. LAMASON'S WEEKLY REPORT. Last Saturday my usual weekly sale wa« held There was a fine entry of poultry and prices were very satisfactory The demand is still good. I quote a 9 follow*: Hens fgood) 4s to 5s each, duek.s 4s to 6s, cockerels 2s 6d to 3s, roosters 5s to.&s, geese Gs to 7s; cahbaees 3s to 4s dozen, cauliflowers 4s to 10s dozen. Furniture and sundries at usual auction rates. T. Laraason advertises his sale in another column, when he will be selling various lines on behalf of clients. In these days of high cost of living ij»is a relief to find something to purchase at the old pre-war prices. Just now ladies will find at C. E. James', Broadway, Stratford, a display of Leather Hand Bags at the old Value. They are a special purchase, and are selling at one nrice, 7/6 each. What will give more pleasure to the family than Father's photograph? At » McAllister's Studio, the mo-:t up to date in Taranaki, there is no delay and no fuss. Photographs are taken hy appointment any time, day or night. Even an ■ appointment is not essential. Just drop in, and surprise the family.-