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THE MIRROR | } The Little Distinctive Tila 6 of fashion injew- elry are always to be found in our stock. Our store is becoming more popular -- maybe because of this fact as much as anything else. | GILLIES & EMM Diamonds Watches 23 DOWNIE ST. Jewelry = PRIVATE HOSPITAL Stratford, Ont. offers first-class care and nursing by experienced nurses. able and cheery rooms. Comfort- Special rates until April 1st, ANCRUM BRAE When Visitors Come isn't it gratifying to have your bathroom equipped that it may win the approving glance of every criticaleye? Our enamelled fix- tures make your bathroom mod- ern and a room to be admired. When you place your plumbing work with us you are assured of high-grade work and prompt ser- vice. Angus McDonald & Co. Phone 228 11 Ontario St. Ber ter cae ee eee ara HEINBUCH'S Funeral Home Phone 1798 eee Residence 198 Nile Formerly with Greenwood & Vivian ~ ened J. S. RUSSELL Registered Architect Phone 1533F Gordon Block = With The Scouts Contributed by Scouts J. W. and A.C. Scouting Progressing. It is rumored that two new Troops are to be fcrmed at the Immaculate Conception Church on Well St. The two Troops will have about 40 or 50 boys. This certainly demonstrates the fact that Scouting is making rap- id strides in the city. Boy Scouts and Service. The spectacle of twenty-four grown men romping at boys' games and fancying Wolf Cubs. for the time being -was one of the phas- es of the Ontario Boy Scout Leaders' Conference. It was an illustration of the rightness cf the fundamental idea of the Boy Scout Movement. A. nor- mal man is an Overgrown boy, and these men readily turned back the roll of years and became thereby, the better able to deal with the committed to their care. The Scout organization rests on the principle of organized play. It pro- vides an ontlet for the boys' neces- sary super-abundance of animal en- ergy. The boy loves a gang, and un- der old corditions the gang was apt to plot mischief--break windows of vacant buildings, pilfer fruit from stores, or give impudence to a help- less passerby. The Boy Scouts take this energy and this love of fellowship and direct it in better channels. They lead the boy close to nature, give him a splen- did code or ethics, physical training, keep him out of mischief, direct him in choice o* cecupation through tests themselves boys , and aid in making him a useful citi- } « zen. The guiding principle of 'one good turn every day" uproots self- ishness and plants a desire to help others. There are now 16, 603 Boy Scouts in Ontario, an increase of 1,500 in a year and the organization is ough to show its zenship 'The idea of 'service ting prepaiation for many service clubs covering the country. Ree be said to be the vision of Dr. J. W. Robertson, Chief Commissioner for Canada, that a Scout membership of 30,000 wouid just about remake this country in a generation. He said in an address in Winnipeg in 1919: "It is within the power of the men and women of one generation to give such a setting for social and spiritual life of the rext generation as to great- iy alter its character. Can we not now marsha] the intelligence, the will and aspirations of the people to make that setting such as will bring the hope of all the ages, the hope of peace, happiness and noble endeavor, influence on citi- old en- i is fit. "| eater etic RRP artnet sn vane at nearer realization?" The foundation for this remaking is well laid, and despite the pessim- ists, there is evidence that a greater number of people are embracing the 'idea of public rather than selfish or party service. Much of the hope of the future lies in the spread of this idea, and the Seouts are contributing substantially to that end. Scouts at the Carnival. The Scouts made a fine showing at the Skating Carnival last Tuesday. Troop. Number 1 of St. Paul's church proved to he the champions as far as the Scouting part went, capturing the three prizes. - The winuers were as follows: First prize--Stan. Marson. Second prize--Eddie Marson. Third prize--Cal. Hall. The Second Stratford Troop. Every Monday evening at 7.30 p.m. at 17 Douro Street. Upstairs. Troop Number 2 held one of the most successful meetings of ifs ca- reer last. Monday night. The meet- ing opened with Inspection and _ fol- lowing this the Law, Signs, and who to salute were studied for about half (Continued on page 7) BAKER & ANDERSON Room No. 2 21 Downie Street Phone 824 Stocks Bonds Direct Wire TORONTO, NEW YORK | Quotations given on Listed and Unlisted Securities * | : Men's Black and Brown Ox fords, Goodyear welts, rubbe heels --- just arrived and ar the very latest styles. All: sizes--- ae $3.95 NEIL D. 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The boys are very anxious to get in their test and as the Easter holidays are near, the Scouts will endeavor to get in as many outside tests as possible during the vacation. After some discussion it was decided that the purchase of a few Scout books of instruction would not be out of place and the Secretary, George Kieler was given this job. After this the meet- ing was brought to a close with flag- lowering and Salute. The Third Stratford Troop. Iivery Tuesday evening at 7.15 p.m. in the Basement of .the Separate School on Grange street. The last meeting opened with inspection and then the Scoutmaster gave a little talk. He complimented the boys on their appearance at the Carnival and while they were not so fortunate to win prizes they were at least good sports and entered all contests. That is the true Scouting spirit. Then the Troop separated and took up what- ever part of Scout work they were studying. After some time of this the S. M. called the Troop to order and announced that the practice for the baseball team would begin next week. The Scouts then sang a song "Hike Along." The boys know how to sing too. The 5. M. then announc- ed that he had a surprise for them in the shape of a compensation prize for the boy who was ahead of the other Scouts in the Troop in the race at the Carnival. The prize was a fine compass and the Scout who received it, known to his friends as "Chink" Walsh, The boys gave him three good Scout ¢heers and a "tiger." Then the boys were given the rest of r the evening to amuse themselves in whatever wavy they felt. | te ee ~ Buttons Buttons Buttons We have them, all kinds, styles and prices. Cajl and see them. 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