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| =a WILLIAM HILL A large number of friends and ac- quaintances gathered on Sunday aft- ernoon to pay their last respects to William Hill, well-known Stratford tanner who passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Heide- man, 26 Centre street on Christmas FEive. The funeral service was con- ducted by Rev. Dr. G. P. Duncan of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, as- sisted by Rev. W. P. Byers, a former schocl chum of Mr. Hill. Dr. D. R. Ne- thercott, P. Walsh, Robert Verner, Donald Cameron, Robert Rodgers and T. A. G. Watson acted as pallbearers. The array of beautiful floral tributes spoke of the esteem in which the late Mr. Hill was held. >. > * CHARLES H. BERRY Rev. J. F. Reycraft of Centra! Un- ited Church was in charge of the fun- eral service of Charles H. Berry who passed away at his home, 271 Huron street on Christmas Eve. The funeral was attended by members of the Or- ange Order of which Mr. Berry was a prominent member and worker. <A memorial service, attended by a large number of members of the Orange Or- der was held at his late residence on Sunday evening. The service was con- ducted by Walter Senior. The pall- bearers were Walter Senior, William Graham, Thomas Crookshanks, K. W, Langford, Samuel Smith and Robert Dunlop. *. *» . MRS. ELIZABETH KELLEY The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Kelley, aunt of Dave Pinkney proprietor of the Queen's Hotel occurred suddenly on Monday evening. Mrs. Kelley was sricken with a heart attack in her apartments at the hotel, and died within two hours. Mrs. Kelley, who acted in the capacity of housekeeper at the hotel was 65 years of age. She had lived in Stratford since 1918, mak- ing her home at the hotel. Prede- ceased by her husband, Emmett Kelley she leaves one sister, Mrs. Isabel Warmington, St. Paul, Minnesota. The funeral service was held from the Hotel on Thursday afternoon with in- terment being made in Avondale Cem- etery. WILLIAM A, DUNSMORE In the death of William A. Duns- more, the Orange Order lost one of its most active workers in this district. It was Mr. Dunsmore's boast that, in 62 years, he had missed only one twelfth of July parade. He was 80 years of age, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bruce Gould, 37 Douro Street. A native of Downie, Mr. Dunsmore had spent most of his life on a farm in that township, prior to coming to Stratford ten years ago. Thirteen years ago, he was married, in Downie Township, to Jennie McKay, who pre- deceased him by about 13 years. Mr. Dunsmore was a member of L.O.L. No. 313, Downie, and had held every office in the lodge. He was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in this city. Boys Who Won Farmer Trophy Entertained Stratford Lions last night played host to two of the boys who won the Farmer Trophy for Perth County in intercounty competition at the Pro- vincial Plowing Match held near Cornwall last Fall. The two boys were Anthony Allen of Cromarty, and David Aitcheson of St. Pauls. A third member of the team, Elmer Arm- strong of St. Pauls, was prevented, through illness, from attending. The meeting was in charge of Lions William Sinclair and L, E. Nesbitt. The speakers of the evening were George Waldie, president of the Pro- vincial Plowmen's Association, Frank Bell, well-known judge of plowing, and Ralph White, Agricultural Repre- sentative in Perth County, = i - - THE STRATFORD MIRROR SS NORMAN G. LADD . A Sincere Thank You to all our customers and friends A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR To Everyone LAD WALLPAPERS AND PAINTS 41 Downie St. Phone 113 EDGAR L. GOETTLER MARKS -- LOVETT A quiet but pretty wedding was sol- emnized in the parsonage of Central United Church on Thursday, Decem- ber 24 at 6:30 o'clock when Rev. J. F. Reycraft united in marriage Mrs. Emily May Lovett of Kitchener and John Marks of this city. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's daughter, Mrs. Fred Beach, 251 Albert Street, Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Marks are taking up their residence at 157 Erie street, Stratford. . . * KENNY--STEPHENSON Sacred Heart Church, Ingersoll was the scene of a pretty wedding on Sat- urday morning when Elizabeth, young- est daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Stephenson of Stratford became the bride of John Kenny, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Kenny of Ingersoll. Rev. Father Fuerth performed the cere- mony. The bride was becomingly gowned in peach moire with blue ac- cessorigs and wore a shoulderette of American beauties. Miss Anna Kenny, sister of the bridegroom, as _ brides- maid, wore a gown of wine velvet with wine accessories and a shoulderette of pink roses. John Traher, Jr., of Lon- don acted as best man. Miss Mary Haffey, organist of the church, played the wedding music. The solists were Miss Margaret Copeland and Miss Marjorie Haffey. Following the cere- mony the bridal party returned to the heme of the bride's parents, where a dainty wedding breakfast was served. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Kenny and Mrs. J. C. Traher of London, sister of Mrs. Kenney received the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Kenny left for a honeymoon trip to Niagara Falls and other points. Guests were present from Toronto, Woodstock, Stratford, North Bay and Seaforth. Upon their return they will take up residence in Seaforth. Announcing Change of Management OF THE British American Service Corner of Erie and Ontario Streets The New Proprietor is H. O. SMYTHE SPECIAL for 10 Days Only COMPLETE GREASE AND WASH including Spring Spraying......... We carry a full line of Dunlop Tires and Tubes. Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco and Soft Drinks BRITISH-AMERICAN SERVICE Corner Erie and Ontario Streets BROWN--LONGEWAY St. Joseph's Church was the scene of a quiet but pretty wedding on Mon- day morning when Irene Catherine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joeph Longeway of West Monkton became the bride of Francis Joseph Brown, 99 Home street, this city. Very Rév. Dean D. J. Egan sang the Nuptial Mass. The bridesmaids were Misses Florence Longeway and Madelyn Longeway of Kitchener. Cletus Kelly of Stratford was the best man. Fergus Longeway of West Monkton acted as usher. The soloist was Percy Patrick of Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Brown lieft for a honey- moon trip to Windsor, Detroit and Chicago. Upon their return they will reside on Mornington street. Guests were present from Detroit, Hamilton A-D Is now on, Bargains. We are as busy as busy can be. GREAT MOVING S SALE BE ON HAND SATURDAY ! Crowds of people are coming and going with real, genuine Shoe Just come in and see for your- self, but we must take time off to wish you one and all A Very Happy and Joyous New Year 45 Downie Se