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> RD MIRROR STRATFORD, FEB. 19, 1932 This Week Brings Another |Lions Carnival Gets Big Collection of Drawings Largest Crowd Yet The Stratford Lions' Club made a popular move by securing the services of the London Skating Club to stage 4@ program here for the annual Car- nival this year. The program had been advertised as an outstanding one, and it more than justified its flattering advance notices. More people than have witnessed any previous Carnival were on hand this year, and they were more than delighted with the spec- tacle. The costumes of the skaters were probably more attractive than ever this year, and there were certain- ly more Skaters in costume. Of course, the highlight of the even- ing was the drawing for the prizes of- fered by the Lions Club to the lucky Vol. 9 WHAT'S WHAT The Council has agreed to guarantee the Centenary Committee to the ex- tent of $500 toward staging a celebra- tion here this Summer. The next ques- tion is "will the committee be willing to go ahead on a guarantee of $500?" There is some $1,100 on hand repre- senting a fund for Old Boys' purposes, which has been built up since the last celebration. No. 38 Since the beginning of "Jolly Jin- nesday's mail is too late for the week in which they are received. Your drawing, of course, will be judged with next week's contestants, The first letter opened with the cor- rect solution.to the Cross Word Puz- zles was sent in by Jack Pearce. Jack not only had the right solution but made his letters very legible. One of the contestants' solution was cor- rect with but one exception, he had an "I" instead of a "T." What a dif- ference a letter makes. gles" drawing contest began we have had some really good copies sent in. Sometimes it is hard to make a decis- ion. We are pleased to be able to an- nounce that Morley Shantz this week's winner. Morley brought to mind that old advice: "If at first you don't succeed, try, try, again," for this | was the contestant's third try. By | _the way, boys and girls, let us remind you that drawings received in Wed- "To Be or Not To Be'"' * * The letter from the civic employees has been read in Council at last. They have agreed to donate four percent. of their salaries for relief purposes on Salaries up to $1,500, and six percent. over $1,500. Their offer is subject to employees of other spending bodies doing the same. City Engineer © Bill Riehl and City Treasurer Tom Ballan- tyne have a special arrangement by which they wfiT donate 8 percent. of their salaries under certain ¢onditions. * * * * : 1s those conditions. In some quarters however, there is a feeling that the celebration could be staged with this An offer of $25,000 for the Brooks "Steam Motors plant and property has been received from James Lloyd and Son by the city: If the offer were ac- cepted, the purchasers would be ready to turn back to the city the land be- hind the plant which the Parks Board has been anxious to obtain for park purposes. The offer expires on Feb. 20. That Is The Question Will supporters of the Centenary and Old Boys' Reunion plans for this year be willing to go ahead with ar- rangements for a celebration in view of the fact that the City Council could not see its way clear to guarantee the central committee more than $500. There is some doubt as to whether guarantee and the nest egg which has been built up since the last celebra- tion here, amounting to about $1,100. Citizens would have to donate gener- ously to a subscription list to give the central committee sufficient capital however. ticket holders. As Mayor Graff dipped his hand into a barrel containing nearly seven thousand stubs, every person in the big audience leaned forward in the seat. Every person in the arena was disappointed as far as winning the car went, for the lucky The important thing right now is to come to a decision. If there is to be ticket holder was at his home in Sea- forth, ignorant of the fact that he it may be deemed advisable under a Centenary, the organization can be, ead, In a letter to the bank with which was winning a new car in Stratford. He had even forgotten about the tick- ets which he had purchased some the city's account is carried, the city time previously. has protested the charging of six per- The one-year pass for two to the cent. interest on the carry-over at the Majestic Theatre also went out of the bank. The second-hand dealers of the city, a Lucan man winning it. city have protested against the Parks Board's suggestion that a big auction sale be held. That makes two protests. * * * The Community Relief Fund Drive finally got under way with a procla- mation from Mayor G. I. Graff, urg- ing citizens to donate to the fund. * HE * The Council has definitely decided | that the firemen will operate the city " ambulance. That's that--finally. The Board of Health has a move under way to charge milk and cream ven- dors in the city a fee of $25 per year. The City Council has not discussed the measure yet. 1000 Men and Women Wanted! Evangelist ALEXANDER TORRIE, B. A. (of Toronto) '* Canada's Premier Evangelist "' not be started too soon, because the time from now to August is much shorter than that which was provided for preparations for former Old Boys' Reunions. It takes months to get the names of former old boys and girls and send out invitations asking them to return to participate in the cele- bration of Stratford's 100th birthday. In past celebrations, delegates have been sent to personally invite Strat- ford Old Boys' organizations in some of the larger cities in Canada and Un- ited States. A lot of time is necessary for the invitations alone--and Febru- 'ary is more than half gone, The Centenary supporters know where they stand now in regard to a guarantee from the Council, so steps should be taken at once to hold that will address another great Mass Meeting Sunday Afternoon, Feh'y 21st at 3.45 o'clock in the Central United Church Subject--'THE 3 W's OF THE CROSS"' and thrilling story of how "Mell" Trotter of Chicago, boozer, blasphemer, gunman, Us: bad man was saved and became-a Saw How He Could Make a Sale| The Cohens were renting a furnish- | ed apartment. Cohen had found the! place that met with all his require- | ighty Presbyteri a8 : public meeting to decide whether they oct tee ee demurred: v4 F Thes oes eer te will go ahead with the Centenary. If ont like this flat." fe 2 ae: ei there is to be a Centenary, no more "Vat's de matter, Rachel? Ain't | cago to hear. Don't miss hearing Evangelist Torrie tell it, time can be wasted. in Central United Church. Very special music for this sery- ice is being arranged by Evangelist Leonard. Solo by Mr. Leonard & Quartette. Plan and come, early comers best seats. Mr. Gotby wiil preside at th ita fine flat?\Vy it has all de latest mie! improvements--vash stands, indecent lights, semetery plumbing, end two kinds of vater, vy not?" "I know all vat you say, but dere are no curtains in de beth room. Every time I tek a beth de neighbors can see One of a party out shooting snipe was a novice at the sport. When, at last, he saw one of the birds walking about, he plumped down on his stom- ach, and took aim. A companion er _ : e organ. called to him sharply: "You're~ not BEE . EVANGELIST Sunday night Memorial Baptist going to shoot the bird while it's sae ee = a ed de Church, | Orchestra. Pictures, walking, are you?" : sa you, ey vill buy de Alexander Torrie B.A. hearty singing, short sermon. "No," was the firm response; T[']l curtains. : wait till it stops." NOW PLAYING Bert Wheeler -- Robt. Woolsey " PEACH 0" RENO" World's greatest clowns in their greatest laugh spree. AJESTI, M THEATRE The Best in Talking Pictures MONDAY -- TUESDAY WARNER OLAND Charlie Chan's Chance When man-hunts fail Chan finds the woman. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY Double Feature Program "This Reckless Age " -- AND-- "Her Majesty Love"