THE MIR R No. 3 ' STRATFORD, ONT., FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1926 Vol. 4 'Final Arrangements Now Completed For Big Picnic Messrs. J C. Hideman, chairman, cH Clarke, secretary, W. C. Sealy and J. A. Mott of the C.N.R. Excur- sion Committee, visited Crystal Beach recently to make final arrangements for the monster C. N. R. Excursion to be held on Saturday, July 24th. They report that the amusements there are all that could be desired and the committee did their daily dozen by trying out the majority of them, from the small trains that carry you all to the Missouri Mule, that certainly has a kick, bum- pers, caterpillar, tubs that swing you around till your head gets dizzy, new rides that take you up in the air and then back up again, small trams for the kiddies and bigger around the. grounds Ferris' wheel, ones for the grown-ups. The commit- tee enjoyed themselves for the short time they were there. A good five course dinner is served on the grounds for 75¢ and a big ice cream cone for 5 cents and no rides over 15c Everything is clean and in fine shape. The dancing pavilion 41s magni- ficent, the toilets the picnic grounds are ideal for a bas- ket picnic and a large section is being reserved for the use of the employees most modern and and their friends. Hot water.is provid- | ed free. Two large steamers, carrying 3,500 passengers ply between the Beach and Buffalo (taking one hour) fare return 50c, dancing floor and or- chestra on board. Arrangements have been made for a large fleet of busses to meet the trains at Ridgeway and transfer the excursionists to the beach. The fare has been reduced to 10c and the committee will sell tickets for the Same on trains to avoid any conges- tion at Ridgeway. The committee are alSo making ar- rangements to treat allbethe children most liberally. $100 has already been voted for this treat with more to fol- low. The committee are trying to make this the biggest excursion yet, so pack your baskets full with eats, and take the whole family out for an idea] day's enjoyment along with the C.N.R. employees. JONES } AUCTIONEER I sing, the land that gave me birth, The sweetest spot to me on earth; Her sons alone, can speak her worth, This Canada of mine. "I love her for her wonderous hills; The rivers wide, the laughing rills, With joy and love, my heart it thrills, This Canada of mine. Her mountain peaks that stretch away Toward the sky, hold magic sway. Her western coasts guard night and day This land I call Her harbors on the East, make sure Her people all my rest secure; While pilgrim they my own. many a allure To find a peaceful home. "MY CANADA" By Josephine N. Carr "e Here, you will find in this fair land, Strong sons of toil, with willing hand To help the weak, they ever stand For liberty and peace. When foreign powers dispute our right, They rise in all their proven right, And swear for her to stand, or fight *Till wars forever cease. a ( Let others speak of countries fair Beyond the sea, or anywhere; To me, they never can compare With Canada, my home. Here I was born, here let me die, Beneath her sod alone to lie, Though fart away I still would sigh : For Canada my home. 2 ee BRINGS OUT PUBLIC SENTIMENT Even if the majority of the public do not attend sports, they keep in close touch with every happening.The chief topic of discussion this last ten days has been the athletic prowess and ability of Prank Yeandle, who is only a mere youngster. It has been quite a struggle, but as we know, Frank is game. His display of this quality last winter in the Senior City Hockey Lea- gue has been revived by hockey fans since meeting with this painful acci- dent. We are glad to say he will sur- vive this ordeal and come out victor once more The family* have been de- luged with phone calls, as well as the hospital. His recovery from this accident will be more than a triumph for medical science, it proves also that healthful recreation and sport always help to give strength in an emergency of this kind. Here's hoping that he will soon be around agai. 'Tis a Lucky Number It is at the end of "fight," its not in 'misery." Its used in golf and its good to drink. ENJOYABLE EVENING An enjoyable time was spent at the home of Mrs. D. Deacon, 157 Church street, on Tuesday night, when she entertained the members of her Sun- day school class of St. Paul's church in honor of Miss Carrie Shade, who is leaving in the near future to make her home in Kitchener. The early part of the evening was spent in the lovely grounds and later musie was enjoyed. Miss Shade was given a number of ivory 'toilet articles as a farewell gift from her associates. Miss Gwen- dolin Snell made the presentation and Miss Vera Pounder read an ad- dress. The hostess served delicious refreshments. Miss Bertha Marshall of Wingham was among the guests. BAND PLAYED AT GODERICH The C.N.R. Band played in Goderich last evening at a Tatoo held there. Needless to say no one was disappoint- ed with the selections. Bandmaster Bird is winning a fine reputation as a master leader. Good bands are a good advertisement for the city. C.N.R. Genius begins great works, but labor alone finishes them. Leaving Stratford To Take Position in Chatham Mr. E. Gwyther, manager of the . Mason & Risch store, for nearly two years--a good sport, a good musician, and an all-round genuine good fellow, is leaving the city. He ts taking over the management of the fine newly re- modelled and enlarged store of Heintz. man & ©o., in the city of Chatham. Under his management here the Mas- on & Risch store has enjoyed a splen- did business growth. Mr. Gwyther has EDWARD GWYTHER warm friends and busin- He was active natur- made many ess associates. ally, in musical circles and is presid- | ent of the C.N.R. band, also playing in the band. It was in a large measure due to the efforts of Mr. Gwyther that a series of band concerts was given last winter in the Majestic Theatre in aid of the of the General Aid Society. funds Mr. Gwyther and family carry with them to Chatham the best wishes of a host of friends. DOING NICELY Mr. Alf. Jasper, who had his eye removed at the Stratford General this week, is doing nicely. The operation was most successfully performed and a speedy recovery is expected. Mr. Jasper had his eye injured some little time ago which it is thought was the cause of further complications. The way he went through the operation and the fine spirit he showed before having it performed spoke well for his courage and strength. Mr. Jasper employed by the Public Util was ities as night engineer at the Water--- works.