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THE STRATFORD MIRROR eekly News Budget From The Old Lan ¢ Same Village Supplied . ... Fashion Hats In Oilcloth .... Old Books | Phone 179 84 Ontario St. | CHINA HALL Cook With Pyrex T We carry a complete stock | Top-of-Stove Pyrex q . - Saucepans, 3 sizes Double Boilers, 2 sizes Tea Kettles ae ce Tea Pots, Percolators _ | OVENWARE | Loaf Pans, Cake Dishes Utility Pans, Custard Cups Casseroles, Pie Plates, Etc. /J. L. BRADSHAW * SAME VILLAGE SUPPLIED Nelson's Sails and 1,000 Miles of Anti-Nazi Hose diaries on Britain, one thousand miles of fire-hose have been turned out since the war began by weavers in a north of England village. Here craftsmen were weaving on their hand looms two hundred years before the mill from which it came began the manufacture of up-to-date canvas hose. They made by hand the sailcloth, the tradition runs, for Nel- son's famous flagship "Victory." The mill in which their descend- ants work has produced more than eight thousand miles of fire-hose by modern machine methods. One order was for two hundred miles of it. Ef PAYS TO READ THE MIRROR ilk, for a real palate-sensa- tion. Try one, for Malted _ Milk at its most --- most in nourishing food value, most You will say this reminder was a real ser- ice. Your only criticism may be -- that we should have ressed our Double Malted John Tatulis, Prop. 95 Ontario tish tartans and badges, Tel. 2578 it was in this same village that two brothers, working in a cellar, wove the first circular tube which eventu- ally led to the making of flax hose- piping. They hit on the idea when trying to discover a simpler way of making purses. FASHION HATS IN OILCLOTH Show From the "Blitz" Sets New York Talking Women's hats decorated with ping- pong balls, bus tickets, inn signs, and even a tiny copy of the wrought-iron gates of a wrecked London church, are among a collection of London mil- linery which has set the fashion world of New York talking. It is the first collection of exclusive millinery ever sent abroad from Lon- don. / Only a few of the hats are whim- sies. Many are attractive because they are severely practical; others are full of fantasy, each with a story be- hind it. Several are historical in motif, de- riving from Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and Edward VI. Others feature Scot- heraldry, London costermonger's pearls and original medallions in Wedgwod pot- tery. ' There is a becoming model with a ruching of tulle on head and neck in the late Victorian style, and an Aus- tralian "digger" hat effect. Two styl- ish creations are finished in irides- cent paint, which scintillates when caught by the light. The colours featured include Regal, Rendezvous and Tile Red, Valley Mist, Thames Blue, Windsor and Clois- ter Grey and Isis Brown. One hat, a natty beret, combines all these colours plaited together in strips. Novel British materials like oilcloth and flannel appear side by side with furs like mink, ermine and lamb, Eng- lish lace, velveteens and felts. A par- ticularly tasteful effect is produced by combining Thames Blue lace mink. wae The collection is sponsored by the Associated London Hat Designers, the members of which are the London Milliners Hugh Beresford, Aage Thaarup, Braun-Spierer and Pissot and Pavy. To fight the Nazis' rain of incen-. Written Especially for The Mirror by Robert Williamson, 8 Duke Street, Adelphi, London, W. C. OLD BOOKS Bring Britain More Than 1,000,000 Dollars. A few weeks ago a parcel was care- fully packed and sent by ordinary post from Berkeley Square, London, to Titusville, U.S.A. In it was a singie book, "The Greater American Voy- ages" by Theo de Bry (1590-1634). In exchange a postal package containing eley Square.. The man who sold the book is doing today \350,000 dollars worth of business a year in rare books with the United States alone; and the total annual turnover to Britain from this source is estimated at 1,000,000 dollars. American buyers are of two kinds: public libraries, and rich private col- lectors. Both categories of collectors will give very high prices for rare publications. For example, the Titus- ville collecter mentioned paid no less than 7,500 dollars for two leaves of paper. It was an early "broadside" dated 1470. Libraries commonly list their re- quirements and state the maximum price. They also acquire, from time to time, items of historical import- ance. For example, Philadelphia Lib- rary recently bought for 1,025 dollars the first Bible published in the States, the famous "Aitken" Bible (1782). A railway passenger, by way of kill- ing time, tries to enter into conversa- tion with another gentleman who has got into the same compartment. "T have an idea, sir, that your name is quite familiar, Mr. -- Mr. --." "My name is Ulbosokoriky Kiviozo- hikoff; I come from Poland." "Ah, then it is not your name, but your face that I seem to remember." "Very possibly; I spent the last ten years in prison -- came out this morn- ing." At this point the conversation drop- ped. 4,500 dollars will come back to Berk- a Odd Promotion Sumner Gerard Jr. of New Yo city has received one of the mo unusual promotions in naval h tory. While serving as an army air corps cadet he was comm Sioned an ensign in the navy to pe mit his return to his former pos as assistant administrator of port control. -- Among the patients of a ce hospital was a man who was disp to take a dark view as to his re ery. "Cheer up, old man," admonis the youthful medico attached to ward in which the patient lay. my own case four years ago. I just as ill as you are and look at now." The patient ran his eyes over physiciaa's stalwart frame, then sk his head feebly and said: "Yes, but what doctor have?" did agra. history. U. S. Army 'F ights' in Tennessee Gunners of the "Red" army Jet up a sniper's nest in a farmyard. somewhere on the '""'Tennessee war front." In spite of their work the. "Reds" suffered a beating from the "Blues" in one of the battles. This! sham war is part of tle largest peace-time maneuvers in U. S. army) ah," Y : THE STRATFORD MIRROR JUST AMONG OURSELVES A Regular Department Conducted for Mirror Readers by Ina St. John. HOPE DEFERRED Dear Miss St. John: When I was attending High school I started to go with a neighbour boy. After we finished schoo! he still took me out. About a year afterwards he went north. He has been up there in a mining town nearly three years. When he comes home for three weeks' vacation in the summertime he always takes me out, and we correspond, but he has never:asked me to marry him. "I get no farther with him than I did at High school. He is the only one for me. His mother is very nice to me. She has invited me to go along when she and his dad go up to spend their annual vacation with him. My mother does not want me to go. I would do anything to make him love me. The question is would he ask me to marry him if I was in his company for two weeks at a time as I would be if I do go. Do you think I have a chance to win him by going up with his par- ents? FORLORN ANS.: 'Well, Forlorn, I fear that vour journey north would be in vain. If the young man has not fallen in love with you after four years of friendship, even two weeks constant companionship would fail to win his heart. You are young yet. By a valiant effort you could put this first love out of your thoughts. Who knows but a greater love awaits you? Why torture yourself into spinster- hood for this man who does not return your love? ; Many another has gathered up the threads of a broken life and made a real happiness. Good luck to you. Ina St. John "COMPARISONS ARE ODIOUS" Dear Miss St. John: I have just returned from a visit with an old school friend. Compared Ka | Champ Typist & Pounding out 149 words a minute won Miss Margaret Teresa Hamma, -of Brooklyn, to hers my home is awful. It is so small, and we have nothing really good. Before my trip, I thought our cottage was pretty. Now it makes me feel cheap. Why do some people have all the luck? BLOSSOM ANS.: Well Blossom, we can't all have large expensively furnished homes. Nevertheless, almost any home can be attractive -- a place of orderliness and beauty. Good taste and cleanliness can work miracles. Many a small home is more inviting than the large home next door, be- cause it reflects the personality of its owner. It's not the house that makes the home. Ina St. John COLOUR COMBINATION Dear Miss St. John: Please suggest some colour that would look well with my powder blue summer suit. I wore the conventional pink with it last year and later in the summer wore white with it. Can you think of another colour combination? LUCILLE ANS.: Try a lemon yellow with your blue suit, Lucille. This makes a strik- ing combination. However, if you are one who doesn't like yellow, try a warm wine or burgundy shade. Hop- ing you have many happy times in your powder blue suit. Ina St. John DEFEATING HER PURPOSE Dear Miss St. John: Why is it that I can't make a hit with the R.A.F. boys? I've met ever so many of them and although sev- eral seemed interested at first, none of them have given me a tumble. I try to show them a good time and rack my brain trying to think up witty cracks and funny jokes. Are they just poor sports? -- or is it me? (I'm asking you this because my aunt is having one at her home shortly for his "leave." And I do want to make a good impression this time). LAUGHING WATER ANS.: Perhaps you try too hard, Laughing Water. Why not just be yourself. Stop trying to remember witty remarks you've heard others make, Just be a sweet, quiet girl and see if it doesn't make a better impression than the obvious effort to please. No man likes a too-forward girl. Ina St. John "So you complain of finding sand in your soup?" "Yes sir." "Did you join the Army to serve your country, or complain about the soup?" "To serve my country, sir--not to eat it." Ladies---Have You Tried Ever - Kleen The oe tee High-Fest Bleach? Price, 10c, 3 for 25¢ oe Sd "KAYBAR"™ The Queen of Slips Here's a favorite Slip -- one that possesses many virtues. It's an ideal traveler -- launders so easily, fits so sleekly and perfectly. Comes tailored from an excellent quality petalskin rayon crepe. White is the popular color. 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You'll appreciate the luxurious qualities and rich attractive colorings. These, too, repre- Ideal for wedding and annivers- New Sport Jackets In summer's most fashionable colors -- beige and red. Tailor- ed from soft herringbone Shet- land quality pure wool suiting. These are the correct weight for that extra something you need -- on chilly evenings. Ideal for dress or sports. 5 95 '2 Quality Service Value 'Jj. J. Crosier Misses' sizes. Each AND CO. 97 LIMITED Ontario A huge overseas market for razor blades has been developed by Great Britain since the war began--an in- dustry which up to then had been largely in the hands of Germany. Thirty-three British manufacturers sent overseas throughout last year an average of 1,125,000 blades a day. The enormous total of 456,250,000 blades: would, end to end, run to 12,600 miles and the value of these exports is £700,000 a year. One reason why the _ thirty-three 'B. COMLEY Phone 547-J overseas market has been that they have stopped making the blade holed -- to fit only a particular make of safe- ty razor. Most of their blades are of -- the three-hole "universal type, fitting _ any razor made. : t ee The successful invasion of the -- great overseas market is a triumph _ for Britain's industrial organization im _ wartime. The "strip" metal used for razor blades is made on rolling mills engaged on war production, yet the razor blade manufacturers have beem able to secure the "strip" required to Pa | Pioneers have so speedily captured the 83 develop their industry. a PW * 7 a