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IHE MIRROR No. 38 STRATFORD, ONT., FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1926 A Good-Bye That Will Not Be Hard To Make "Thank goodness it will soon' be over."' ; _ These words were frequently heard during the last few weeks, and near- ly everyone knows what is meant. The cold weather, of course. Occasionally people enjoy a drama, but the drama that nature has staged this winter has been too long. The sooner the curtain drops the better, is the general opinion. It is unfortunate the winter months | | D. M. Wright, M. P. Gives Fine Address It was announced by. the president, A. Knechtel, at a meeting of the Cham- ber of Commerce, held Monday even- ing, that the meetings would be held every week from now on. The first one after their being discontinued for some time was a real success. There was good music with "Doc" | Reid at the piano, good appetites, and | a good crowd. mean so much struggle to a great | many people. The workman who makes the least money in the summer is often the one who finds himself the first out of employment in the winter. And in this regard it is only fair to say that many manufacturers in the city have done much to keep their men employed through the winter months. Even with steady employ- ment many a father or mother must have as much ability to finance the home as the business man has his business. Just how he makes ends meet with a family to _ feed, clothes and coal to buy and taxes to pay, besides several other things too numerous to mention, is no small wonder. To him life, instead of be- ing freedom and joy, is struggle and sacrifice. But a cheerful wife, chubby faces and laughing eyes, who entwine their. arms around hjm, are a source of in- spiration that never fail to cheer him on his way. Luckily children know nothing of how their parents have to toil to keep the home fires burning. Worth the effort? Of course it is. And after all there are few signs of poverty seen in Stratford. A more warmly clad or _ better fed lot of children going to and from school will not be seen in any city. It is only very seldom that a child is not- iced without a pair of mitts, a warm overcoat and galoshes. But to those who can forget for a ;. tyme winter's chilling blasts and vicis- situdes they should see beauty and grandeur in a Canadian winter scene. It presents a picture that fills the the great white blanket mind with a vastness and charm that feeds the imagination. Who is there with soul so dead that can look from 'some elevation on a winter's night at of snow _ covering the earth and into the star- ecked sky without experiencing a strange feeling which does not alone belong to the senses. Not e'en the tenderest heart and ext our own, knows half the reasons we smile or sigh. ' needed no introduction. pied the prominent position he held D. M. Wright, M. P., addressed the meeting and the chairman in intro- ducing the speaker said Mr. Wright "He occu- because of his fine qualities and every- one rejoices in the honors he has. ob- tained." Mr. Wright realized more fully since going to Ottawa the pleas- ure there was in coming back to where he knew so many because of the fact since being in Ottawa he had met so many strangers. Listening to the debates had not been uninterest- ing and he had received much infor- mation pertaining to children's work. | Since going to Ottawa he had under- stood better than before the problems of the people, and those we have in Stratford are not the' worst. Mr. Wright spoke briefly of the various forms of government, speaking very highly of the British laws and gov- ernment, which has done so much for liberty. Our form of government was fashioned after theirs, and like that of the English government was very democratic. The last English govy- ernment, said Mr. Wright, which came from the workshops and miners, performed their duties in a remark- able manner. Mr. Wright's address was greatly appreciated and it was largely a comparison of the adminis- tration of the governments of Can- ada, England and America. In the U. S. A, said Mr. Wright, they have accomplished many forms of business legislation. Their predom- inating thought is the best form of business legislation to develop their country. If we are to develop our country we should discuss more thor- oughly public affairs. It is only as the people impose their will on the legislature that they, will get the things they want. In Mr. Wright's opinion Independent groups were a menace to good legis- lation, and better results will always be had with but two parties. At the conclusion of a fine address, Dr. Forster moved a hearty vote of thanks, During the luncheon the Y. M. C. A. Male Glee Club, under the direction Enjoy Fifty Years of Happy Married Life Fifty years of wedded life seems a long time. So.it is, but if it be lived happily it seems altogether too short. Mr. and Mrs. William Hill, 165 Erie street, can testify to the truth of the latter statement, for they have just concluded fifty years of contentment and happiness. Happiness has come to them as the result of their having fought life's battles amid the warmth and glow of love and friendship. The visions of their youthful dreams have always been kept alive on the hearth- stone of their hearts. This week marked an _ interesting and happy occasion when these life- long residents of Stratford and vicin- ity, the anniver- sary wedding, took place 50 years ago, in what is still known as "The Stonehouse,' on the of Church and _ St. golden which celebrated of their corner streets. ed by Rey. Mr. Wilkins, assisted by Rev. John Kay, who is still living in Stratford, but who, it is regretted, was unable to be present as he spending the winter months in New York. The pleasing event was observed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Heideman, 26 Centre street, when guests, to the number of 34, includ- ing relatives and intimate friends of the celebrants, were delightfully en- tertained to a reception and dinner at 6:30 o'clock. In rooms which were artistically decorated with daffodils and marigolds the bride and bride- groom of 50 years ago received their friends, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Heideman. Later, all gathered around the festive tables, which were appropriately arranged. The head table was decorated with yellow daffo- dils while golden candles cast a soft glow. Mrs. Hill, whose benign and moth- erly appearance was often comment- ed on during the evening, wore a beau- tiful gold shawl, the gift of Messrs. Samuel and Radcliffe Lochrin, form- erly of Stratford. Among the floral tributes received was a shower of Sunset roses from Mrs. Hill's brother from Dauphin, Man. A pleasing feature of the day was is Patrick | The ceremony was perform- | the presence of PROF. L. H. MARSHALL of McMaster University, Who Will Preach: at Anniversary Services at Ontario Street Baptist Church, on Sunday, March 14 William Hamilton,,. another brother of Mrs. Hill's, who, after an absence of 38 years, came from Astoria, Ore., to help celebrate the happy event. Mr. Duncan Ferguson was the toast- master and the happy were tendered many speeches of congratu- lation and good wishes, which were in many cases accompanied by tan- gible gifts of gold and flowers from friends in the city and from a dis- tance. Miss Elizabeth Scholtz, of Toronto; cousin of Mr. Hill, who was their bridesmaid, was among those present. Mr. and Mrs. Hill are enjoying good health, although at present Mrs. Hilk is recovering from the effects of a re- cent fall. .The family of this esteem- ed couple includes one son, Fred Hill, Downie street, and one daughter, Mrs. George F. Heideman, Centre street. A daughter, Isabel, died when a child, and a son, James, died recently. Is- abel Heideman is the only grand- child. couple Mother (soothingly) :"Now, father, don't be too hard on the boy. Why he just wrote me he had received two beautiful lamps in boxing. When he gets rewards like that it would be a shame to stop him."--Cougar's Paw. of Mr. Peter Wilson, sang most ac- ceptably and. were heartily encored. The speaker referred to this fine or- ganization and stated that he had not heard better singing since going to Ottawa. Miss Alice Pequegnat ac- companied at the piano in fine style.