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THE MIRROR- THE MIRROR FUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT THR FLETCHER JOHNSTON PRESS, 123 ON- TARIO ST., STRATFORD. PHONE 115w PLETCHER JOHNSTON, EDITOR Se BUBSCRIPTION RATE $1.00 A YEAR Stratford, March 27, 1925 Weuthae Makes a Ditkorenee. A man took off his old hat the other day and said to himself, "Sure- iy { am mot guilty of wearing that shabby hat all winter.' But it took the nice weather to make the hat look as it did. The weather does not only make people want new clothes but af- fects them in many other ways. 'They are mortal--and mortally easily atffected--aitected in some way by nearly everything Not the least of these is the weather. We thaw out in the summer and freeze up in the winter. By way of illustrating this faet: A gentleman said to us the other day, that he had received more civil- #y while doing business this last few weeks than he had received all win- ter. People seem to act so different when the weather is fine, Well it costs a lot of time to be é€ourteous either summer or win- ter. This, of course, could be said of anything that is worth while having. The thing we get. without effort isn't much good to anyone and certainly no one envies the man who has the reputation of being gruff or disconurteous. Probahly courtesy and manners are not so dependent on externalities as js our attitude towards our fellow wan. When we have learned that the same sou! breathes through us ai, and how dependent we are to each other, then the spirit of friendliness is much more apt to exist. Looks Good Now Despite what many have to say to the contrary, 1925 is going to be a good year for trade, if the spring taonths may be taken as a criterion. Merchants interviewed in city stores say that while business is not extraordinary, it is very good for this time of the year. People are buy- ing sensibly and goods are moving. There appears to be little unemploy- yent in the city, and downright pov- erty seems to be very scarce. Automobiles may be taken as a 'fair indication of the business of the times, and some car dealers say that sales this year, for a corresponding period, are fully three times better than they were for 1924. If pros- pects continue as good the year will undoubtedly go done in history as a prosperous and memorable one. New Order Says Bob Shorter There is one subject that will not go down. It is decreed in and out, it has been the subject of many columns of heavily considered writings, pro and con, in fact it has been a storm centre for many years, and absolutely refuses to be downed. Any reader or any feminine reader at least, will recognize the subject is nothing less than our old friend-- bobbed hair, The subject comes into prominence this time from a different angle. To bob or not to bob does not seem to be the question. Prominent hair dressers have given it their absolute approval It is said that once one has enjoyed_ emancipation from the hair pins, there is no desire to re- turn to the old slavery. orders say that the bob shorter The new is to be and saucier than ever. Wheth- er or nct this will meet with general approval is the question at present. One modern young Stratford lady, on being interviewed on the subject, said that her bob had always been as short and Saucy aS possible, and that most other girls had their bobs the same. The straight "Egyptian" or "Shiek" bob as some of the young men would call it, seems to have passed out of existence. The girl who is a fol- lower of short dresses prefers it per- manently waved, or at least prefers the wave as permanent as possible. Boyish and taper cuts are still popu- lar, but they must be waved to get their place in the popular favor. 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Hot Water cpg Bottle : Listerine : Reg. 65¢ Guaranteed 2 yrs. ae §9 Chewing Gum 54c ROR. Ne Ror eh 3 for 10c ROBERTS' DRUG STORE Phone 52] 39 Ontario St. THE MIRROR CCUCUUEETET CADETS TESTER Sport Chatter BACT HTT TTAEAEATHTELAELEELEEHLERETHEHIMMENNNNNINATIUE Six Good Moves of Attack | Best Hockey Town In On The Football Field 1.--The centre-forward is fed and he traps the ball, the while drawing the opposition. When the opponent is about a yard or so from him, he transfers it to an inside wingman, 'presumed in position and then dash- ¢s by the side of the centre halfback. The inside-left or right, with a first- time effort if possible, puts the ball forward and out to his extreme wing- er and races forward to receive the return when in a good position for shooting. ; 2----The centre-forward pushes the ball back to the centre half-back along the ground The half-back at once Whips it out to the extreme winger, who traps it, then places. it advantageously to his inside partner, who swerves in and transfers to the centre-forward, who has been careful to keep in en on-side position. Changing Points of Attack. 3.--The back or half-back passes to the inside right or left. The latter feints as though to feed his mate, in- stead he turns swiftly and swings the ball right 'across to the opposite ex- treme. winger, probably not closely watched, ond who consequently makes ground and shoots or centres accurately. 4--The centre-forward passes to the inside-right, who in turn passes the ball back to the centre half-back. The last-named wings it out to the outside-right, who draws his man, and ther transfers the ball right over to the outside-left, who cuts in to shoot or pass to the centre-forward, who has followed wp. §.--Triangular work is' useful. From the goal-kick the inside for- ward heads back to the flank halt- back, who ifaps it in ordér to pass tj) the inside forward, who has run to a good position. The last-named gives his extreme winger possessiel. The winger, after drawing his mati, puts across the goal, 6.--Wing half-batk Sweeps the ball to the opposita Wing, who draws the opposition asd then sends it back across the field to the outside man, who has cut in for a shot. As I have pointed out, these things uve easier said than done. When an extreme winger is fav- ie orably situated 1 always believe in his cutting jn and having a shot for goal. It should never be a hard and fast rule for a winger always has a run to the corner flag before centring. The longer he has the ball the more time is there for the opposing de- fence to consolidate in the region of the goal and prepare for the ensuing centre. | | | | Canada Can Be Made Best Baseball Town To Editor of The Mirror: AS we are now completing our first season in our splendid arena and co- incident with our proposed entry into inter-county baseball, may I impose | On your valued paper a viewpoint on athletics in Stratford? Admitted that friendly and con- Structive criticism is' essential to success, what has been gained by some of- the ill-advised utterantes we have heard of late? Of what con- structive value are they? The best hockey town in Canada and_ the weight on one pair of shoulders, a ridiculous state of things. Now, since | the hockey management haye come in for a panning from the fans, what about the fans? Behold, 1,200 base- ball enthusiasts, witnessing a fair eee bail game. Results financially Why not play square? Strat- ford with a high class city baseball league, 50 z00d ball players, but how many develuped to half their abilities. The best hockey town in Canada could also be the best baseball town in Ontario How? ist--Pay your way. 2nd--Elect a live executive inelud- ing some of our past hockey and baseball idols, 3rd--With increased funds in S. A. A. A., engage a coach of highest abil- ity and character to develop, condi- tion and generally supervise the wel- fare of our athletes whether imports or homebrews, 4th---Pool our hockey and baseball energies to assist junior material. 5th--<Aim. for another senior and junior O. H. A. championship in one year, 6th-----Dont hesitaté. Act now. Tn conclision might I instance the Value of a coach. Fred McAvoy, Kitchener, (baseball and hockey), 2 year 1922-1923, with McAvoy and mediocre talent fighting around the top rung; 1924-1925, with- out McAvoy. but as good or better talent, result--among the also rans. Comparative. Niagara Falls, for seven years try- | ing to land an intermediate champion- ) ship in vain; 1924, with McAvoy, land intermediate O. H. A. championship; 1925, with McAvoy, land senior O. H. A. championship Draw what conclusions you may. Thanking you Mr. Editor. {I am Playfair. Read The Mirror Ads. 1 ¢ ie irst United Church MEETING IN CITY HALL, STRATFORD SUNDAY, MARCH 29th, 1925 Rev.R. Martin, D.D.--Joint Pastors--Rey.F. Matheson, B.A, 11 a.m.--Dr. R. Martin--"The Victory that Overecomes the World." ROT REE heii ace abs e oo isang Gina. becca Selected 7 p.m.--Rev, F. Matheson--"True Repentance" SOLO--"if Ye Truly Seek Me"......0.0...... EF AO Mrs. M. Wyatt ANTHEM--"O Paradise"......... enene Miss F. Reynolds and Choir Mr. J. Bottomley, A.R.C.O., musical director. Sunday School, 2.45 p.m. Young People's Society, 8.15 p.m. EAST END UNION SERVICES Juliet School Brunswick Street Ii a.m.---Rev. F. Matheson--"The Opened Fountain." Bring your Bible and Hymn Book. All Welcome. 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