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bi of THE ST RATFORD oa if 'q epee" oe ed ae aie ' Vol. 10 STRATFORD, JUNE 17, 1932 Oriental Tea Proves An Interesting Event An unusual event took place, in the. : form of an "Oriental Tea," sponsored | by Falstaff Home and School Club, | "ander the general convenership of, "Mrs. H. Smith. The kindergarten was very attrac- tively decorated jwith oriental lan- terns, streamers and flowers. The programme, convened by Mrs.! G. H. Lightfoot, was continuous" throughout the entire evening, con- sisting of Ever-Ready Orchestra, ten- or solo, W. Collier; violin solo, Verne Siegel; solo, Mrs, Olin Brown; seven Japanese girls in song, including M. Roberts, E. Barber, M. Ibbotson, Pi Robertson, M. Cornish, J. Lightfoot, A. Roberts; string trio. W. Hayes, C. Edmunds and G. Lightfoot; solo, Mrs. A.-N. Kuhne; orchestra, Mr. and Mrs. What's Going On \ i One of the most-talked-of matters in municipal circles within the past few years has been in connection with the request from Stratford coal mer- chants for protection against a dealer coming into the city and soliciting business. The dealers felt that this man should have to establish a busi- ness here, having scales, etc., and a by-law to that effect was drawn up. But that is as far as it went. The Finance committee last night decided not to have the proposed by-law pre- sented to the council on Monday night. There was considerable talk on the matter and the majority of the mem- through such a by-law. Ald. Graham said that there was H. McMillan, E. McMillan, Miss Skin- ner and T. I. Kropf; musical saw, Mr. W. Hart; violin solo, G. Light- foot; minuet dance, Joyce Pounder and Margaret Fiddy. The Japanese girls sold candy from prettily decorated trays, for which a prize was given, won by M. Rob- erts. A mystery barrel for the bene- fit of the children, was well patron- ized under the supervision of Mrs. J. McMillan. tily done, water flowers. centred with The tea Pinner, W. Burrows, Mrs. W. and Mrs. A. Allen poured tea. Doris McMillan; home baking, Mrs. A: W. Davis, A. Hollefreund, L. Cook Mrs. C. N. Fulto nand Mrs, J. Smith were joint social convyeners, assisted by their capable committee, A cedar chest of chocolates, donated by W. Bennington, was drawn for at 9,30 by A. W. Davis, and won by Mrs W. S. Easson, William street. erts, No man is so wise but may easily err if he will take no other counsel Ben Johnson * = * but his own The man who's business to do--Rotary Rays. nothing to stop Stratford buyers from going out of the city to purchase their icoal and there was nothing to stop bers did not deem it advisable to put, that some form of unemployment in- surance be put into effect in Stratford. | Members in Labor circles are pleased | to hear of this action. New teachers have been taken on at the Collegiate Institute. It is strange how the expenses mount, despite the talk of depression, etc. The opinion has been expressed that this institu- tion could get along for another year despite it being overcrowded, especial- ly in view of present conditions. Everything is being prepared for the opening of the new Lions Swimming Pool, which is likely to take place on July 1. There will likely be a big pro- gram of aquatic events on. that open- ing day. Stratford citizens may well be proud of the new swimming pool-- something which has been needed here for many years. Let's get behind the Lions Club and boost. | One - Time Leading dent of Stratford for more than fo. years, passed away in the Gene Hospital on Thursday morning fo ing an illness which had confined to his bed for the past two weeks. had undergone a successful operat: put complications set in which bro about his death. He was in his year and was born in Phillipsbu' son of Henry and Catherine Hof! n On coming to Stratford some fort years ago Mr. Hoffman went into" retail shoe business and he was wi known in the city. A wide circle friends and acquaintances will regret to learn of his demise. " Aa man of Stratford, and one son, | Business Man Passt John D. Hoffman, an esteemed resi- -- * Besides his wife he leaves to mourn their loss, four daughters, Mrs. E. Barton, Mrs. W. M. McPherson, Mrs. A. N. Robinson and Miss Vera ed The tea tables were pret- Japanese hostesses were: Mesdames W. Bennington, J. H. Ibbotson, A. J. Roberts, A. Keane, a Cook Candy table, Mrs. H. McMillan, G. Cook and Mrs. J. W. Ramore ,president, donated a prize to each of three girls for selling tickets for the chest, in order of mer- it, M, Ibbotson, J. Lightfoot, A. Rob- afraid to do too much for people he does business with' needn't be afraid of having too much {Stratford merchants from going out | of the city to sell their coal. A similar fate has happened to the request of the representatives of the steam laundry here that a license fee of $500 be charged those coming in here and taking business out of the city. City Solicitor J. M. Riddell in a written communication pointed _ out that the fee of $500 would have to be charged all local laundrymen if it was placed on the men coming in here and taking business away. The Council decided to endorse the train to and from Goderich is to be left on. This train arrives in Stratford It was encouraging to read that the from the Huron capital at 7.58 a.m. and leaves here at 8.40 p.m. for God- erich. A strong delegation went to Toronto to interview the head of the central division and results are forth- coming. ' This business of playing lacrosse isn't proving a very profitable one, especial- ly when you play in your bathing suit. Five local players.must appear in po- lice court Saturday because they play- ed lacrosse in their bathing suits at resolution of the city of Niagara Falls Queen's Park earlier this week. Other Times <= A great many mothers appreciate the advice given each week through the columns of The Mirror by Miss Ina St. John. One of Stratford's fin- est old ladies stopped the Mirror edi- tor on the street the other day to say how much she enjoyed reading The Mirror and particularly "Cupid's Cor- ner." This week "Merely Mother," asks a very familiar question, and not everyone wil Aagree with Miss St. John's- reply. Arguing, of course that the young people of today do things that their grandmothers would look upon with horror. All down through the ages certain people have always concluded the. world was getting worse instead of better, arriving at this conclusion invariably because bad deeds are nearly always advertised while the good people do is seldom mentioned. We often hear it said by someone that nearly every girls today smokes cigarettes--and this may or may not be considered a moral question. How- ever, this is far from being true. But it may be true that there are more girl cigarette smokers now than ever there was. We have no figures Other Manners to substantiate this statement, and this idea may be gleaned from the fact that not so many years ago it was an unusual thing to see a girl who indulged in this pastime pur- chase the cigarettes she smoked. Her boy friend would invariably buy them while she would scarcely dare to ven- ture into a cigar store lest someone should see her. Today boy friend sits in the car very often and girl friend openly pat- ronizing the cigar store without the least apparent compunction. Indeed many girls who have acquired the cig- arette habit not only do not try to hide the fact of buying cigarettes but smoke them any place they happen to be. Indeed the other day we saw of Calgary. Four sisters, J rs. EL Bundscho, Mrs. C. W. Wiederhold, Mrs. A. Honderich of Milverton" ther, George Hoffman, of Sebri1 ralso survive. ees Let's look him over a bit befor consider he is really needed. He product of evolution, plus persona ility and character. Slowly, | ste) step, he has climbed a hard road has had many downfalls, but he 1 learned much and paid with his money for every lesson, Through | much experience he has accumu d knowledge that can come in no other © way; he has acquired precedent to guide him through new difficulties: He knows what tools will best out his plans, and how to use t He has developed a keen judgment men and their fitness; and th g his acquired ability to guide and spire them he has built up a spe ized and dynamic organization. Alo with this skill he has developed i tegrity and responsibility, so that absorbs within himself the conseque a young girl smoking a cigarette driv- ing through the main street, but no they ever did before. is going to the bow-wows. one took any particular notice of her. | Human nature, however, is moving | upward and people are spending more | time on higher ground today than|agreed. He is This is true in spite of the fact that girls have learn-| ed to smoke, and that hundreds of} thousands of people think the world | ces of such mistakes as he may I 'and even such misfortunes as be: his work. He delivers the goods, kind he promised at the pric civilization's big |--Arthur 8. Bent. al y On the great clock of time th but one word: now! Shak spe = | 1 AJESTI THEATRE M Pictures The Best in Talking NOW PLAYING EDMUND LOWE 'Attorney tn. Defense' For The A great defense lawyer defends ~ himself. "MONDAY -- TUESDAY BARBARA STANWYCK " SHOPWORN "" A powerful drama of a bartered soul. | WEDNESDAY AND THURSDA ROBT. MONTGOMERY in "BUT THE FLESH IS W ADDED PEATUR _ BLISSA LANDI in "WOMAN IN ROOM 1 ------