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Th STRATFORD MIRROR Vol. 9 STRATFORD, AUG. 14, 1931 No. 11 New Officers Busy Planning 90th Fall Fair Do you know that in just a little more than a month the annual Strat- | ford Fall Fair will again open its doors to Stratford and district resi- dents? If you do not know this then you should bear it in mind because the Stratford Fall Fair needs the hearty co-operation of every citizen, not only of Stratford but of the entire commun- ity. The officers of the Fair Board have been working hard all year pre- paring a suitable exhibition for the 1931 fair which promises to be a suc- cessful one, providing there is plenty of co-operation. The president this year is A. E. Hunter and Mr. Hunter is well-known in Stratford. During his years of office in other agricultural organizations he has served well and no mistake was made in electing him to head the Fair Board this year. The secretary is William Anderson and he too is a busy man getting things in preparation for the Fair, September 21-22-23. Interesting Visitor In The City At Present An interesting visitor in Stratford at the present time is John Magwood now in his 78th. year who is spending a few days at the home of his brother- ¥ix-Sheriff Thomas Magwood on Doug- las Street. Mr. Margoowd's home is in Verden, Manitoba and it was in 1881 that. Mr. Magwood left the family homestead near Poole and started out for the West. He recalls clearly the slow train he took from here to Win- nipeg which took ten days. For almost forty years Mr. wood was Postmaster at the village of Margaret, Manitoba and it is interest- ing to note that the name, Margaret, was originated by Mr. Magwood, the mame being his mother's first name, the late Mrs. Margaret Magwood, pioneer of this district. Mr. Magwood expects to visit sever- al of his old school chums near Poole, although the most of them have pass- ed away. Mr. Magwood's last visit to this city was in 1925, LOST AND FOUND. A young lady in Muhlenburg, Ky., by the name of Helen Hunt, found a purse in church one Sunday morning and reported it to the pastor, with the request that he should announce the finding of the purse and state that it would be returned to-the owner upon application. The following Sunday, the minister, much to the amusement and conster- nation, said: "Somebody itost a purse here last Sunday evening service, and if the owner wants the. property he Mag- LOCAL INTEREST Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hart and family left this morning for their new home | in Preston. Art. Hart has been with the local staff of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co, for the past three years and made many friends in the district ; who will wish him success in his new | field. * Dr. Lorne Robertson, Albert Street and Mrs. Robertson, who have been away for several weeks on an extend- ed tour of Norway and Sweden are expected home very soon. The well- x | cation in Quebec. They plan on taking the cruise through the Thousand Is- lands in the St. Lawrence River and will visit at Montreal for a short stay. * * * It is encouraging to note the an- nouncement from the City Assessor's Department that Stratford population will be well up by the time all the wards have been covered by the as- sessors. * * Activity will again hum for a few days at Camp Kitchigami for three * known couple had a most enjoyable time throughout the trip, according to post cards which many of their friends here received when they were abroad. * * * ' Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Doherty and family, James street are holidaying at Grand Bend. -- * Mr. and Mrs. Norman Siegel and their daughter Verna and Miss Ruth Harvey are at present enjoying a va- * -when members of the Perth Regiment 'to the number of about 100 persons will leave for a three-day outing, re- turning Monday evening. A full pro- 'gram has been arranged and every- |thing will be under capable supervis- lion. Major Herb. Denroche is in charge. * * * i No definite action has yet been taken in connection with having Erindale Party Honors Retiring Rector and Wife Mey fo ys Thompson and Mrs. Thompson, celebrating the 25th anni- versary of their marriage, were the guests of honor at a reception given at the summer home of W. Watson Evans, Erindale, Monday evening In" ey honor of the occasion and as a mark ag of appreciation of many years' ser- vice as rector of St. Peter's, Erin- dale, and St John the Baptist, Dixie, a purse of gold was presented to the . +s RRR ARC Poe eee? ee ICANT Sb eh SORE ET days starting on Saturday morning ; a | Canada's Most Popular LOR-Y-LEI "Dearheart Bridal Pair Searee Both Rings For DEFERRED PAYMENTS ARRANGED Featuring '"'Canada's O to match. A dominant solitaire together with beautifully engrav- ed three-diamond heart-set wedding band Pe 6DPequeqnat's wn" "Dearheart"' value. Opposite Post Office Rev. and Mrs. Thompson. Mr. Henry | Norman and Mr. William Conober, wardens, making the presentation for the parishioners. As Mr Thompson has retired from active service and will in future - 'make his- home at Niagara-on-the- I Lake, his family is also leaving Erin- \dale. Tokens of appreciation were presented to Mr. Noel Thompson, who has been Sunday school superin- tendent in succession to his brother, Jack, and also to Mr. Hugh Thomp- son of the retiring -- son, another rector. Fred J. Thompson, one of Stratford's citizens, is a brother oO Thompson. He wi ed to learn of the honor conferred on» the rector and other members of the -- reverend gentleman's family. xt year to observe © RR OES RS eee 139 Grange street, x highly respected f the Rev. H. V. celebration here ne Stratford's 100th anniversary, but Mayor Charles E&. Moore says he will call a meeting for sure next week, when some definite action is expected. The people of Stratford, through 4 straw vote indicated that they wanted a centenary celebration in Stratford next year. * * * Stratford's population will go over the 19,000 mark and this is a credit- able showing, as in the past few years there has been 4 slight falling off. New families have been moving into the city during the past year, and it is interesting to note that some old folks who are nearing advanced ages are re- tiring to the Classic City, where they might spend their last years in happi- ness. * * * Dr. G. H. Ingham, chairman of the Boys' Work Committee of the Rotary Club presented an encouraging report % to members of that Club at the noon luncheon on Thursday. The report dealt with activities at Camp Kitchi- gami on Lake Huron for the 1931 sea- son and it showed that the camp had served its purpose well this season. -- The Rotary Club is to be commended on this splendid undertaking. 2 can go to Helen Hunt for if eng AJESTI M THEATRE The Best in Talking Pictures NOW PLAYING Conrad Nagel--Sidney Fox "BAD SISTER" The story of a girl who wanted everything. MONDAY -- TUESDAY Joan Bennett | 'HUSH MONEY" Desire for revenge serves the ends of justice. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY | Ramon Novarro "SON OF INDIA" A song of hove wasin his heart COMING SOON -- MARIE DRESSLER and POLLY MORAN in ap OLITICS:s