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ia dn j - . ail ' She Ma te ER Te era ee eet Te - PRICE OF SHOES ABOUT TO JUMP 50c TO $1 PAI - PUMPS > STRAPS d Retailers Official Lays Reason pa TIES to Rise in Basic Commod- "a os aaa ity Prices. : FRY IN SLUMP. | y PIED PIPER SHOES sce tual FOR CHILDREN' Present Returns or TIES, OXFORDS AND STRAPS Trade at Unprofitable Leve IN CALF AND PATENT in Canada. Sizes Sizes 8 to 1014, Sizes 11 to 2 ais [Mew 5 to 7% Widths C--E Widths B--E TORONTO, Feb. 17 (CP)--Shoe E, Sale Sale Sale buyers nay expe in ine next few Price 1.7 Price 1.9 Price 2.09 their ; o J. R.-Ozanne months, rangpaeleamte ins chief speak- icago, one : TC of tthe annual Lae sum} ; Shoe ec Com See eit opened here to Cay" ices, | poli' aces Bh in basic commodity in. | me Snorer: to Mr. Ozanne, wil con- | 01 crease the price of Bee Te pair. | SUS, . ; 50 cents a ar un alee prices have Seng and nied at levels unnrofitable for | heen pen part of the © 'ustry, me then. peta of Monty ee aes Ov cae' 7 anuf : | tio" 'ada i bee R. NEILL STREET = 3 PARENTS AND FRIFNDS OBITUARIES | John George Grosch. Stratford lost a well-known manu- facturer and a popular citizen, in the death of John George Grosch, who died on Saturday afternoon at his home, 224 Water Street. He was in his 88th year. A native of Bavaria, Germany, Mr. Grosch came to Stratford from Mil- verton where he and his brother, George, and two sons, William H. Grosch and Simon J. Grosch, had founded the first Grosch Felt Shoe Company. In 1920, the company opened a plant in Stratford, and Mr. Grosch moved to this city the following year. He had been president of the company up to the time of his death, although he had not been active in business for about two years. Mr. Grosch was one of the founders of the Evangelical Church in Milver- ton. The funeral services were con- ducted by the Rev. J. P. Hauch, pastor of Centennial Evangelical Church of this city. * * * Miss Agnes Douglas An old resident of Stratford passed away in the pergon of Miss Agnes J. Douglas, who was found dead in her home at 164 Douglas Street, where she lived alone. Alfter investigating the circumstances, Coroner Dr. J. G. Grieve decided that an inquest was unnecessary, since Miss Douglas ob- viously had died from natural causes. Miss Douglas was a member of the congregation of Knox Presbyterian Church. The Rev. C. S. Oke, pastor of that church, conducted the funeral services. Interment was made in Ay- ondale Cemetery. 1 ARE GUESTS OF SCOUTS Scouts and Cubs of the Second Strat- ford Troup and Pack were hosts to parents and friends at their fourth birthday celebration in Knox Church. Guests were welcomed by Scout Master W. E. Plummer and Cub Jack Hall op- ened the evening's program. Cubs provided the first part of the entertainment, doing stunts that de- monstrated their work. The second was furnished by the Scouts, who presented a play displaying their activities. Those in the cast were Frank Dockrill, John Robinson, Charles Corke, Roy Fulton and Gordon Smith. Scout John Robinson was honored by the presentation of the fourth Gold Cord to be awarded in this city and also received the King Scout Badge for his work during the year. Rev. F. G. Light- bourne, Chief of the Rover Crew, and Scout Master Plummer made the pre- sentations. Following a sing-song, C. W. Leach presented the troop with a bulletin and score board. Jack Grainger, Fen- ton Gibbs and Bob Dunlop, of the Roy- ers, presented a short~skit. A. S. M. Byron Nicholson was in charge of the closing ceremonies. Mrs. James Sharman. A former resident of Stratford, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Sharman, died in Van- couver. She was the widow of James Sharman, for many years City Assess- or of Stratford. She would have cele- brated her 90th birthday on February 28. A native of England, Mrs. Sharman had spent most of her life in Stratford. She came here when a young girl, and had lived here until about eight years ago. While in this city, she was a valu- ed member of the congregation of Central United Church, and. was one of the early organists of that church. LIMITED | WEDDINGS Gray -- Otto. The marriage is announced of Ruby M. Otto, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Otto, 113 Hibernia Street, Stratford, to Milton J. Gray, of Toronto, son of Mr. and Mrs, J. A. Gray, 165 Brunswick Street, city. The wedding took place in the vestry of Central United Church on Thursday. The Rey. J. F. Reycraft, pastor of the church, officiated. o* * * Finnegan -- Squire. A wedding of interest took place in St. Joseph's Church when Miss Hazel Squire, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Sim- on Squire of Milverton, became the Bride of Gordon Finnegan, son of Mr. oi firs Charles Finnegan, Huron oad. e Very Rev. D officiated. <7. Co _The bride, who was given in mar- riage by her father, was attended by her sister, Mrs. D. Flanagan, of Dow- nie Township. Daniel Flanagan was best man. The wedding music was played by H. L. Armstrong, organist of the church. Following a wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Finnegan will make their home in Stratford, residing at 517 Huron Street. : FAULTS Adjuster: "What's the matter with the lamp, madam?" Lady: "It has all the faults of m husband, with none of his virtues." Adjuster: "Please explain yourself." Lady: "Well, it has a good deal of brass about it, is not remarkably bril- liant, requires a good deal of attention is unsteady on its legs, flares up occa- sionally, is always out at bedtime, and is bound to smoke." Widths A--C Sizes to 8. CANADIAN Friday and Saturday-- Last Days of Sale | WOMEN'S NOVELTY SHOES DOZENS OF STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM BROKEN LINES PRICED TO CLEAR Suedes, Kid, Calf Leather SALE PRICE MEN'S QUALITY FOOTWEAR Men! Buy your Footwear Requirements Now ataSaving! Black and Brown Calf Leathers ---All Goodyear welts. Sizes to 12 -- Widths A to E in the lot. Price 29 3.3.79 =", 4.39 TELEPHONE 2170 DEP'T. STORES HERE ARE NOT CLOSING Closing of the Eaton Groceteria im Stratford on Monday last resulted from expiration of the store's lease, and in nowise affects the business of Canadian Department Stores Limited, Which will carry on as formerly. Sus-> pension of the grocery branch, which has been operated as a separate unit, Was regretted by many shoppers, who -had found the store's service of a high calibre and its personnel very efficient in their efforts to cater to the public. BISHOP CONFIRMS Right Rev. Charles A. Seager, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Huron, ad- ministered the rite of confirmation to two classes of candidates in Stratford on Sunday last. In the morning, His Lordship confirmed 35 candidates im St. James' Church, and in the evening. performed a similar ceremony in St Paul's Church. Special music was ren= dered at both services and messages appropriate to the occasion were deliv- ered by Bishop Seager. DECEPTIVE An old lady visited an asylum and displayed great interest in the im mates, One old man. particularly: won her compassion. "And how long have you been here, my man?" she inquired. "Twelve years," was the answer. "Do they treat you well?" Yes," After addressing a few more ques tions to him the visitor passed Om She noticed a smile broadening on the face of the attendant, and on asking the cause heard with consternation that the old man was the medical SUP- erintendent. She hurried back make apologies. : "I am sorry, doctor," she said, 'Tl never go by appearances again. a 2.69) | 4 ; : at i %