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= SS SS ----_-- a | : a a THE STRATFORD MIRROR LOCAL INTEREST Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Miller, 204 Birm- ingham street, have returned from Detroit, where they went to attend the funeral of Wm. Chalmers, 10487 | Jefferson street, west, the deceased | being a relative. Mr. Chalmers had/ a well established retail business in Detroit for the past 25 years * St. Marys Rotarians learned some interesting facts about gold fish and tropical fish at their weekly luncheon in the Stone Town this week. The speaker who imparted the informa- tion and illustrated his points by ref- erence to a number of different var-' ieties of fish which he had with him was M. A. Humber of Stratford. The subject is a pet one with "Mait," and one with which he is thoroughly familiar. An audience which has the good fortune to hear one of these talks is assured of some interesting and educative information.. Unknown to the general public, the Perth Regiment and Perth Regiment bandsmen have been working quietly to bring about big changes in the band. It has been changed from a high pitch to a low pitch band, follow- ing the trend of most larger bands in the country. A number of new instruments have been purchased, and others have been refitted. Although the change has necessitated considerable expendi- ture, the cost has been met by the of- ficers of the regiment, the honorary members, and members of the band. A number of new uniforms have also been purchased, Watch the band from now on. Can You Answer? 1. In 1924. 2. In 1928. 3. In 1917 and 1918. 4. North Easthope, South Easthope, Downie and Ellice. 5. 62-7 miles. 7. C. D. Graham, 8. In 1932. 9. Sheriff M. Irvine, 10. H. W. Strudley. Journey of 5,000 Miles Thought Nothing of Now If you are in London and want to get to Karachi in India in quick time, you just go down to Victoria and buy an airplane ticket. In a couple of hours over five days you can make the journey of 5,000 miles or so along the Empire route, Those journeys do not cause amaze- ment in Britain any more. As for shorter trips, the regular service across the English Channel between London and Paris is taken merely as a matter of course. There is Captain Rogers, for instance, who has made 3,000 flights across the Channel and has flown 750,000 miles during his 13 years as a pilot for Imperial Airways. It is only 23 years since Louis Bleriot made his amazing flight over the English Channel from Calais to Dover, doing the 31 miles in 37 min- utes. Aviation has made tremendous strides since that great day on July 25, 1909. Critics of flying say they still have too many serious accidents. They do have plenty of crashes. But there are also far too many train wrecks and automobile smashes, | Contributed The following verses were written by one of our unemployed citizens, and The Mirror is pleased to publish them. If the composer had given us permission to use his name he might have met the ideal girl which he had in mind. Stratford, by the way, has probably more ideal girls among its population than any other city of its size. Maybe some "Miss" would write a companion composition, entitled-- "My Ideal Beau." MY IDEAL GIRL I like the girl with light blonde hair And great big eyes of blue, A complexion that is not made up And a heart so big and true. I like the girl who is fond of sport And not too rough and ready-- A girl who knows how to play the game, And appreciate her steady. I like the girl with soft white hands And neat around the waist; Just about five-foot ten, no more, And pretty in the face. I like a girl that plays the piano, And can sing soprano too-- Because I sing baritone myself I'm sure we'd both pull through. I know the depression is still on But that don't cut no ice If I could meet just this one girl, Oh yeah! wouldn't that be nice? I like the girl who can cook and bake And does not nag or scold-- Or one who runs around at night And leaves me in the cold. I know this will hit hard the girls And pierce their little hearts; But it's better to be on the safe side Than later have to part. So girls if you can agree with me Without any fuss or horror Just let me know through the col- umns Of the Stratford Weekly Mirror. (CURLY) SEND IT IN If you have a bit of news, Send it in; Or a joke that will amuse, Send it in; A story that is true, An incident that's new, We want to hear from you. Send it in; Don't waitea month to do it, Send it in; Don't let 'em beat you to it, Send it in; Something serious or a jest, Just which ever you like best, The Hditor will do the rest, Send it in. Good homes are the right of all citizens, not merely the privilege of | the well-to-do.--Herbert Hoover, ES TE AEP BIE, 0 INR AB MB ABR ie areca oe ae @ CANADIAN DEPARTMENT STORES inane Erie and Downie Streets, Stratford. 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The ablest men are generally very plain, simple and unpretentious. They. seldom have any arrogance of man- ner, and they are invariably willing to learn. The man at the top is seldom as well dressed as many of his em- ployees. And he is hardly ever a swaggerer. Brains, in a word, are carried inside, not outside--The Efficiency Maga- zine, 252 Romeo Street Have Your Furnaceor Boiler Cleaned by Our New Method! Suction Cleaning Was your furnace ever clean? You may be sure that after it has been done by our method it will be clean. : SALTER & McBRIDE PLUMBING and HEATING Give us a call. Phone 1389