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a See ae 4 oe 4 E STRATFO Vol. 9 STRATFORD, MARAI1, 1932 No. 41 Mr. and Mrs. R. Donaldson Celebrate Happy Event A bride and groom of half a century ago, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Donaldson, marked the anniversary of the happy event at their home on Jones Street this week. The bride was quite as excited and happy as on that joyous occasion fifty years ago, and some of the fire of youth had returned to the eye of the bridegroom as he recalled the wedding ceremony which had been held fifty years ago at "Friendly Hame Farm" on the tenth concession of El- ma. Members of their family \ were joined by many friends in extending felicitations to the bride and _ bride- groom on their golden wedding day. . Mr. Donaldson is the popular church officer of Knox Presbyterian Church, a position which he has held for the past 47 years. ; i Both Mr. and Mrs. Donaldson come of Scottish parents wh8 were pioneer settlers of this county. Mrs. Donald- sqn's family settled in Elma, while Mr. Donaldson's parents came _ to Stratford. It was while working in El- ma in 1868 that Mr, Donaldson met the girl who was to be his bride. Their marriage took place on March 9, 1882. The wedding was performed by Rev. Robert Wrenick of Elma _ Centre Church, assisted by Rev. Millard, The bridesmaid at the wedding is still alive. She is Mrs. -Anderson of At- wood. Unfortunately she was unable to attend the golden wedding cele- bration this week. Nias ie Mr. Donaldson is a carpenter by trade, and has assisted in the con- struction of many buildings in this city and surrounding district, includ- ing the Perth County court house and the First Presbyterian Church in St. Marys. : Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Donaldson, One son is deceased. The others are all residents of Strat- ford. There is one daughter, Miss Ethel G. Donaldson, and three sons, Ald. W. Y- Donaldson, John L, Donald- son, and R. Lindsay Donaldson. Now Settled In Their New Location _ The new home of Fox's Jewelry store on Downie street presents a very attractive appearance, and while the store has only been opened a very 'short time a great many customers have already patronized the store. The stock and fixtures are most artistically arranged, and the bright and cheerful appearance of the store makes shop- ping there a real pleasure, ------- | What's Going On The development in municipal gov- ernment during the past week which was of greatest interest to the tax- payer and had the most important ef- fect on his pocket book was the an- nouncement that the tax rate would be 37 mills again this year. It was not a case of accepting estimates and then setting a tax rate which would raise that amount of money. It was rather a case of naming the tax rate and then cutting the trousers to fit the cloth, ; ae The Board of Education did not send the finance committee of. the Board to attend the meeting with the City Council. Probably the school Board had heard that the Council is in the habit of keeping late hours. * * * The school board's estimates were accepted--the Council didn't know what else it could do with/them, but there were dire threats that if the to- tal tax. levy should not be collected, the school board might have to take its share of what is collected, * * * City Assessor Tom Rustom is de- claring a little war all his own against the boys who snub those little muni- cipal income tax forms which were sent out some time ago. The penalty is $100 and ten dollars per day-- which is more than most of us would have to pay in ineme tax. The cook at the Hotel Nelson flatly denied that he entertained at the city's expense. And so ends the last chapter of the Nelson Street Tea Party. * * * Those who can pay their taxes dur- 'ing the month of May this year will |save themselves some money by so |doing. A discount at the rate of five | percent per annum from date of *pay- ment until July 5 will be allowed on taxes paid during the month of May. In addition, the. two percent. discount will apply on the second installment. * * * Mayor G. I. Graff will be Stratford's representative on a deputation repre- senting various cities which will meet Premier Henry on Monday to_ present recommendations from the conference of mayors which was held in Hamilton |recently. Ald. C. E. Moore was also a 'delegate to that conference, * * * The erection of an annex to the main building at the agricultural grounds is proposed. An effort will be made to have the building erected un- der the unemployment relief program. No person can deny that the building is badly needed. + * ae The City Council has received a re- solution from the Stratford Branch of the Canadian Legion urging the gov- ernment not to rescind legislation YOU ARE WELCOME TO THE | Ontario St. Baptist Church 73rd ANNIVERSARY SERVICES - Sunday, March 13, DR. H. H. BINGHAM, Toronto, Preacher 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. : Music Monday, 8 p.m., Dr. Bingham Lectures on "The Palestine of To-Day" Over 100 Beautiful Views Offering Fine Family Moves Here From Sarnia Mr. L. A. Wallis and family have just moved from Sarnia to Stratford, Mr. Wallis having recently been ap- pointed manager of Silverwood's Creameries. Previous to coming to the city he held the same position in Sar- nia; where the family enjoyed the re- spect of a large circle of friends, who greatly regretted their leaving Sarnia, and expressed this feeling in many ways before moving here. Mr. Wallis has given much time and thought to every detail of his chosen profession, having graduated from the Ontario Agricultural College. His experience in business together with the scientific knowledge he has acquired by study and experience has made his service most valuable both to Silverwood's Creameries and their patrons. Mr. Wallis addressed a gathering of Dairymen in London the other day, and we understand is quite an enter- taining speaker. The Mirror joins with Stratford citi- zens in welcoming this family to the city, and feels sure that before long they will feel at home among Stratford people and make many new friends. which sets aside November 11 as a Day of Remembrance, The legion asks that the Council endorse the resolu- tion and send it on to D. M. Wright. Late John A. Carey One of Stratford's pioneer citizens, and a veteran of the Fenian Raids, passed away at his home, 93 Rebecca | Street, this week, in the person of John A. Carey. He was 85 years of lage. | Mr. Carey was born in Stratford, }and was actively interested in militia | for many years. During the Great | War, he acted as caretaker of the ar- | mouries. About two years ago, he suffered a stroke, from which he re- ; covered however. On Monday of this | week. he suffered a second stroke, the | 1 | couver; jand Mrs. M. Collins, Detroit. His sec- effects of which proved fatal. The deceased was married twice. | His first wife was Miss Johanna Mc- Grath, who bore him a family of one son and four daughters. They are Fred of Hamilton, Mrs. K. Rudolph, Walkerton; Mrs. G. Westman, Van- Mrs. H. Stewart, Stratford, ond wife was Miss K. Rudolph, who survives him, One son was born of this union. He is Victor Carey, as- sistant manager of the Bell Telephone Company at Brantford. The funeral was held this morning from the late home of the deceased to Immaculate Conception, of which Mr. Carey was a devoted member, Inter- ment was made in Avondale Cemetery. 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