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THE MIRRO " The Mirror's Reflection is Always an Attraction' No. 20 STRATFORD, ONT., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1924 "THE SUNSHINE WAY IS O-TA-RAY" Annual Church Parade Of Perth Regiment Largest Peace Time Attendance: In The History of The Regiment. The ist Battalion, the Perth Regiment held its anuual church parade to St. James Church on Sun- day last and madea most creditable appearance. 'The parade was the largest peace time uiilitary parade in the history of the inilitia of the City of Strat- ford. a by the brass and the bugle band of the regiment the battalion formed up in front of the Armouries and under the command of Lieut.-Col. A. W. Deacon, M.C., marched down Ontario St. to the church where they were received by the Warden at the church door. Hon. Major, the Rev. W.. T. Cluff, chaplain of the regiment, welcomed the battalion and con- gratulated the officers, non-com- miissioued officers aud men on the turn-out, stating that the large at- tendance reflected great credit. not only on the officer commanding and officers, but on every member of the unit. The subject chosen by the Rector was, "Be Men."' He told the men that Jesus was the symbol of the perfect inan, spiritually and men- tally strong, and exhorted them to attempt to live on His high stan- dard. On reaching the Soldier's Mem- orial,. respect for those from this community who had paid the su- preme sacrifice in the last Great War for the honor and safety of their king and country was paid. All the officers saluted, the remain- der turning their heads and eyes towards the monument in silent token and memory of those gone before. The general appearance of the (Continued on page 4) Jas. Pequegnat & Son OPTICAL DEPARTMENT In charge of C.R. Nimmo, D. Opt. Registered ptometrist Phone 554 i i | eaten Highest Temperature In Fifty-One Years Maybe Holding Off For 'The Rotary Frolic. Now for a song on the perfect month. We have had one on the perfect day. During the month of October, it is said, we have had the highest temperature in all sections of the country, in 51 years, at least. seasonable weather, however, is the kind that helps to keep the wheels of commerce moving, but let us hope that if the weather man ~ is turning on another switch-that he will hold off until tomorrow, But we have the assurance thata 'Scotch mist" is a sure sign that it won't rain for three days. Well, the Scotch have the reputation of being always wise in making their decisions, anyway. Highly Esteemed C. N. R. Employee Passes Away Funeral Services Conducted By Rev. Matheson and 1.0.0.F. The funeral of the late Alexander Harwood, who passed away Sun- day in his 50th year, after a short illness, took place from his resid- ence at 2.30 o'clock Wednesday. The funeral services were con- ducted by Rev. Finlay Matheson and 1.0.0.F. lodges, of which he was amember. Those appointed to take charge of the Oddfellow's services were Messrs. Albert Stralo and Frank Gilland, and the pall bearers were Messrs. W. Pletch, W. Webb, J. Freeman, J. Feeney, J. Freeman, A. Mackenzie, and H. Scott. The late Mr. Harwood was a very. highly respected employe of the C.. 'N. R. shops, and was born in the North of Ireland, having come to Canada with his parents when quite young. Besides his wife he leaves to mourn their loss his parents and FUN FOR YOUNG AND OLD SECOND ANNUAL Rotary Frolic STREET CARNIVAL TO-NIGHT | BAZAAR IN RINK MIDNIGHT SHOW AT CLASSIC DANCING*AT THE CASINO AND CITY HALL PROCEEDS CRIPPLED CHILDREN AND SUMMER CAMPS. Saturday Marked By Many Serious Fatalities Probably More Tragic Events Th nn Any Other Day in the History -- of the City.. a Saturday, October 25, was marked by as many fatalities, or deaths of an unusual nature, as any other day in the history of the city. 3 Early in the morning, at about o'clock, a woman dropped dead on OR- tario street. Her body remained, w identified in the undertaking parlors of Down and Fleming, until noon when a son, Bert, who, with a daugh- ter, Nellie, had come to the city 'mar- ket with his mother, established her identity as Mrs, Alex. Horne, of Ri R. No. 1, Gadshill, : At about noon the death of Mrs, W. Poore, occurred in the Gene 'ak Hospital. She died from the shock of burns received in a fire, described in last week's issue of this paper. She is survived by her, -- M G. W. Poore, of this city. It was at noon that a death occur. red. Little Roy Stock, three and half years old son of Mr. and Mrs Clemence Stock, fell into the Rive: Avon at the Long Bridge while throw ing stones into the water. His bod; was recovered about an hour later. He is survived by an infant sister, Joan, and his gorrowing parents. The C. N. R. was the fourth place connected with Saturday's accidents. A train of stock, under charge of En- oe Deo ee --n" ------------------ a ann ITE = --____---- ------ ---- appease Se ET er ete pert of this city, was wreeked near Mal- ton, 15 cars of a train of 47 peing pad: ly derailed. Twelve of the cars were -- of live stock, many of them wer killed or maimed. The accident was caused by a wheel of a car breaking. a sister and brother, Mrs. A. Ste ing and Mr. Moses "Harwood, who live in the city. His demise is greatly regrett by not only his immediate relative but his large concourse of friends -- and fellow workman. 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