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Se EE LN ee "The Mirror's Reflection is Always an Attraction" No. 13 STRATFORD, ONT., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1924 Vol. 2 NEW GOSPEL HALL OPENED LAST SUNDAY Large Attendance and Inspiring Addresses by Mr. R. McRory. The new Gospel Hall on Re- becca street has that dignified and quiet appearance which character- izes the Christian spirit. The opening services were held last Sunday. In the same quiet and unas- suming way of which their new home is so symboue @us body of Christian workers have attained a following of about 175 supporters in the city. The new Gospel Hall has a seating capac- ity in the auditorium of 500, as well a fine Sunday school rcom. The speaker at the opening ser- vices Sunday, which were well-at- tended, was Mr. R. McRory, of Hamilton, who greatly pleased his hearers, his remarks being most thoughtful and interesting. PROGRESS ON THE NEW THEATRE. It is expected by the officials of the new theatre that it will be as . opened about the middle of Oc- tober. At the present time the plasterers are working on the in- terior of the building. In speaking to one of the foremen on the job he stated that after the plasterers were finished that the balaitce of the work could be finished within a month of five weeks. RETURNS FROM HOLI-- DAYING. Rev. S. Judson Kelly and Mrs. Rev. Kelly have returned from their holidays. Mr. Kelly, who is the pastor of the Trinity church, has good sermons ready for his congregation Sunday. He says he is feeling fit for his winter's work, but those who hear Mr. Kelly say he is always feeling that way. ' Jas. Pequegnat & Son OPTICAL DEPARTMENT In charge of C.R. Nimmo, D. Opt. Registered Optometrist Phone 584 ee Stratford's Great Five Day Exhibition Sept. 16 -- 20 Better Attractions Than Ever--Free Acts Every Day In Front of Grandstand--Baby Show To Be A Special Feature This Year. Mr. Jas. Stewart, the energetic. secretary-treasurer of the Stratford Exhibition, asked The Mirror to not only say something about the. Exhibition which begins September 16 and lasts until the 2oth, but to especially emphasize the Baby Show, of which Mr. A. Knechtel is the chairman. But bless you Mr.Stew- art, what does a young fel- low like the writer know 4 about babies? Yet anyone can write of things that they know of, - but it's some job to write about something that we don't know about. As we write we are reminded, however, of that ancient proverb, which is: "Fle who does not know and does not know that he does not kuow, is lost, and he who does not know and knows that he does not know, needs love."' Well, if little chubby cheeks and bright eyes filled with innocence and laughter will not give us a new joy or anew delight, we are badly in need of love and sympathy as well. A world without babies would be as a world without flowers and sunshine. 'God could not be every place," someone said, "So He made mothers and babies," and they are surely the expressions innocence and Joyalty, of trustfulness and sincer- ity. They have no language other than acry, and who is there who ean listen to their cries without a feeling arising within them that 1s not akin to pain? It is unbelievable that cries and tears and sobs are of any benefit to that little cherub whose very name is frailty. One thing we feel safe in saying is that babies were intend- ed to smile and laugh, to be glad and be happy. In fact we agree with the ancient philosophers that happiness is the chief end of man. If this be so then should it not be the chief beginning of the child ? The Baby Show is a new feature of the Stratford Exhibition. Come with your babies or your baby. hose who see the babies on exibi- tion on Sept. 17th, will feel like singing : "Oh take me back to childhood, To those happy days of child- hood." FUNERAL OF THE LATE FLOSSIE KNECHTEL 'he funeral of Flossie M., oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Knechtel, took place from the fam- ily residence last Saturday, Sept. 6th. The large floral contributions were expressions of sympathy for the home as well as recognition of the high regard in which Miss Knechtel was held by her host of friends. Her happy and cheerful disposition was an inspiration to those who waited on her during her illness and was so often commented on by her friends. The early de- mise of such a bright young life is regretted by all who knew her. The pallbearers were Messrs. George Wingefelder, Murray Roche, Gor- don Colquhoun, Harry Young, 'Howard Knechtel, Ross McLeod. Oe Ty RR age ee yew ae Met With An Accident Fred Landers, Albert St., while working ona shaper at the McLagan Furniture Co., Limited, had the misfortune to have one of his fing- ers badly lacerated. It is hoped that he will soon be able to return to his work, for he is too good an employee to be off for long. They Can Go Away Again Guess we will let these bowlers go again, being as they did so well. S. J. Mallion, R. J. Hasson, Nor- man Fiebig and C. A. Down, who attended the Tillsonburg Bowling Tournament returned to the city with honors, having won the tro- phy and first prizes which were a half dozen Haviland china cupsand saucers each. To some fellows they would have given glasses, but these players are more accustomed to cups. Stratford Old Boy Injured By Auto Mr. W. H. Sarvis received word this week that his son, George, met with a bad accident. George, who was here for the Old Boys and delighted many of his ald friends with his singing, is chairman of the musical attraction at Warren, Penn., Fair .and dur- ing the auto races had occasion to cross the track when an automo- bile struck him, causing a broken , leg, as well as other injuries. Just how the accident occurred is not known in detail. All of George's friends in Stratford will hope for a speedy recovery, and will great- ly regret to learn of this unfortun- ate occurrence. FUNERAL OF LATE L. G. KASTNER. The funeral was held from his lete residence on Sunday, Sep- tember 6, of the late Leslie G. Kastner, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Kastner, St. Vincent street, who passed away at the General Hospital on Thurs- day of last week. Mr. Kastner was formerly employed by the Canadian National Railway in this ctiy and took an active inter- est in the athletic activities of that institution. Being of a_ genial character he was a general favor- ite with his fellow workers and hed a great number of friends. The services were conducted by Rev. Capt. Magwood, assisted by Rev. J. W. Zimmerman of the Evangical church, Sebringville, where he previously resided. In- terment was made at the Sebring- ville cemetery. The pall bearers were Messrs. Howard Kastner, Glen Kastner, Herb Kastner, Jack Kastner, Donovan Merner and Milton Hoffman, all cousins of the deceased. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife and family of three children. FRANK O'DONOGHUE \. 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