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THE MIRROR ae ee eee ee We Make Your Feet Glad: by selling comfort instead of shoes. Every pair is fitted with the right width and correct shape. ROBERTSON"S SHOE ST ORE "The Little World of Shoes." 36 WELLINGTON STREET. ) aSales Co. N RAINCOATS Raincoats, sold regular for S opportunity. Special Sale 00 Silk Poplin Raincoats---a English Waterproofs. .These l kinds of weather. Regular 3.50 nglish Waterproofs, 10. regular ge Waterproofs. These are ave 3 piece belts, made in rubber lined. This is a gen- ats were just recently pur- jfor $16.00. Our special sale LCliascu. price-- a a a $8.50 __ A few only Misses' Raincoats. Come early to get one of these, regular price $9.50, Special Sale-- $3.50 Dominion Sales Co. 78 ONTARIO STREET Communication to The Mirror for publication, and a copy also sent to the Mayor and mem- bers of the City Council: Stratford, February 16, 1926 Dears Sirs,-- We, the undersigned ratepayers and lovers of dumb animals, would here- by like to register a good violent kick against the actions of yourself and City Council, in imposing a fax. On 'our good, faithful and true friend, the dog. The protector of our homes, our chicken houses and the friend and playmate of our. dear. children. "What is home without a dog?" Any home where there 'are. children should have a good dog, as the child tegether from the child who has not a dog for a playmate. True, there are some dogs that growl, snap and snarl, but their number is few; but there are a good sight more growlers and snappers among men and women, and you could make a heap of money by taxing them. Now, when one elects you to the high and honorable posi- tions, which you so eagerly for, your promises were that you were "for the people, by the people and with the people." But as soon as you get. in power you go against the peo- ple, you have no hesitation whatever in passing the high salaries for the city staff, and for cars, and even for the use of tools, but the poor little lad with his little friend and playmate hitched to his sleigh, must give up his little bit of joy and get rid of his dog as Daddy cannot afford to pay for the dog and his keep. _ You are discussing now about get- ting ready for the Christmas tree, a year in advance, if you are in earnest about this, then give the boy a Christ- mas box of his good old friend and playmate, the noblest of naimals, the dog. Hundreds of our working men The following letter was forward- sought | have good times of dogs and in these hard coal famine and paying double price for coal to make the wealthy wealthier, why try to make the poor man poorer by taxing his friend the dog. As you go through the city you find very few dogs running at large, and the city is as clear of dogs running loose as any city in Canada, why try and take five dollars and three dol- lars off an already overtaxed people to help pay highly-paid city officials, better get busy and try and "build school house, out of the old house before the old school house is taken down." Better look into this, Mr. Mayor, be- fore you get the city in a "jackpot," and get busy and try and get indus- a new school tries here and give work to the un- grows up with a different nature al- employed instead of spending the val- uable time of the Council in discuss- ing dogs. Please note carefully the attached signatures. We can get 4,000 if you require them, who are friends of the noble dog, or get afte rthe hundreds of "Tom Cats" who disturb our peace ful shumbers at night time, and tax them. A good dog saves the city money, in extra policemen, and many a chic- ken thief is frightened away by the bark of our friend the dog, and the irony of the tax is that you pay it now, then have to lead your dog out on a string. In up-to-date cities, if your dog has a tag on, he is exempt from all molestation, and we as rate- payers plead with you instead of giv- ing the boy or girl a dead curly dog | off the Christmas tree, let him keep his real live friend. Mrs. Key was visting some friends and left the following note for her | next door neighbor. "Dear Mrs. Garrison--'Would you | please put out a little food for our cat? He will eat almost anything, | but do not put yourself out!' " | Cabinet Gramophone Phone 171 | Victor Table Machine...... | Large Console Phonograph and 30 records.. SEVERAL OTHER BARGAINS Terms $2.00 weekly MUST BE SOLD! YEAR-END CLEARANCE | Player-Piano with 20 rolls .$100.00 LIMITED 97 Ontario St. mmm gE THE MIRROR ia a - | UP-TO-DATE SPORT NEWS By J. J. O'Leary, Mirror Sports Editor Referee Cameron comes in for severe razzing from the fans. Yes, he deserves a whole lot and the O. H. A. should receive some rebuke for sending such an incompetent offic- ial. What is the matter with our local referees, Wally Hern and Charlie Lightfoot, two men who are respect- ed and well received at every game in which they participate in an offjcial capacity. There are none better in the O. H. A. Why don't the O. H. A. run its own little affair in the matter of referees, as it is perfectly clear in the O. H.A, rules that it is up to the secretary to appoint referees. Then, why let club officials brow- beat after the appointment is made, giving them their own way? Toronto officials have officiated in over 90 per cent. of the games this year. This is by no means fair, and the O. H. A. executive should wake-up to the fact that Toronto is not the only place that has and can provide referees. We have had more than our schare of in- competent officials this year. New Hamburg fans are so highly elated with the success of their in- termediate team, that five business men have guaranteed all expenses in ecnnection with a two-day benefit show, the entire proceeds to be turn- ed over to the team. Bob Puddicombe and his pets deserve all they can get besides hockey honors, as they have surely turned in a nice record for this season so far, only sustaining loss. All Stratford followers wish them every success. Galt and London met on Tuesday one will night in the first game of the Big Six' play-offs, resulting in a tie gme, the score. being five each. More than 4,000 excited fans witnessed the opening tilt. Galt failing to put up their usual brand of hockey. Bouch- er, Galt's heavy defense man, being the outstanding performer for his team. While Keeling was London's best. These teams meet again to- night and should Galt fail to display better hockey, then London will sure- for if they show improvement to- ly trim them. I will stand by Galt, night, the Terriers will have the bacon. The winners of this game will be in action next Wednesday night at Toronto, possibly against Peterboro. New Hamburg will meet Oshawa this week in Oshawa, the return game to be played- here on Monday next. Then it will be Grimsby or North ~ Yoronto, Walter (Work) Meecham, the In- | dians' capable trainer, will wind up his duties next week after the exhi- bition series. for some of the local clubs who en- gage in summer sports to secure the services of a valuable man. The City League has surely derived a lot of benefit from his first aid abilities. Now get busy and put this valuable man to work as he thrives on work. "Work" is his middle name. Read The Mirror Ads. en SPECIAL FOR ONE WEEK Colonial Club Shaving Cream ......... Colonial Club Talcum . SPECIAL .. 36 Ontario Street Member of Babys eee een eesresesreeeee eee Colonial Club Shaving Lotion.............-.. De dedeeks ONS The 3 articles are $1.35 85c Barker': & - Drug Store By Appointment To His Majesty The Baby ee fn) 2 22 Be) enh ene 8) 0 a " i Phone 521 Health Association 0) 0) graduating. Catalogue free. Phone 1633 oF 239. McLachlan Business College 74 ONTARIO STREET Gives individual instruction and students may register at any time. New classes will be formed on Monday, March rst. We have more inquiries for trained help than we have students 'D. A. McLACHLAN, Principal Here's a grand chance | SSS ---- i The Nearest Thing To Your Face === are your glasses. You see through them, but you really can't see how they look on you. Thousands of people wear glasses thoroughly unsuited to their style of face-its shape, complexion, etc. You'd be surprised what a big difference in appearance the right glasses make. Let our expert Optometrist, C. R. Nimmo, R. O., first prescribe the right glasses for you and then to pro- perly make and fit them. But it certainly pays. PEQUEGNAT'S Established 1885 Stratford's Oldest Exclusive Optical Practice | a ere 0 A A 8 RR RN On Sale Saturday These special items and many others from our famous store o complete home furnishings--concluding this week the most suc- cessful February Sale in years. $3.00 Tapestry Rugs, 27 x 54 ses onseaeens a Roe $2.50 Mahogany Finish Trays .. $1.69 $15.00 Reed aa 'Chair or $25. 00 Wilton Rugs, 4'-6" x Rocker pis ke ks 50 = yo CDi $19.00 FLOOR LAMPS-- New pesto shuld silk or parch. ment shades (see window)... $12.50 Up Complete Brown Rubber Stair Treads .... Ledeo Noses eC aSe Bright colored Wicker Shopping Baskets. ........ $4.00 Tapestry Table Covers, $1.95 $19.00 Tea Cart, fumed oak, - $10. 00 eeeereroeeeesseeers R. WHITE & CO. Home Furniture--Funeral Service 80 Ontario Street Phone 33, Night 376 cea s = = oC A Co ------ Big Money Saving Opportunities at This $60,000 Stock Reducing Sale $20.00 and $22.50 Men's and 'Young Men's Overcoats, sizes" to 39 only, $27.50 to $35.00 Men's Big Warm Ulster Overcoats, for $19.50 to $22.50 100 Men's and Young Men's Swell Overcoats, single and double breasted, in Melton, Chinchilla, Tweeds and Montanacs, up to $65,00, all reduced for quick selling. 100 Younf Men's odd Suits, sizes 33 to 40, all colors, in some sizes but not all colors in all sizes, regular price $22.50 to $27.50; all one price to clear 500 Men's and Young Men's Suits in tweed, serge and worsted, all heavily reduced. 400 Boys' 2-bloomer Suits, sizes 26 to 36--all heavily reduced. P. J. KELLY