forming today--that of MIRROR No. 12 STRATFORD, ONT., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1926 Vol. 4 Odd Fellows Pay Respects To Departed Brethren Quite a good representation of the different lodges of Odd Fellows took part in their annual decoration servy- ices Sunday afternoon. The parade Was headed by the Salvation Army band and the Canton, and were fol- lowed by Avon and Romeo Lodges. The Ruth Rebekah lodge also took part in the services, Ex-Mayor W. H. Gregory acted as chairman at the cemetery. After Rev. B. H, Thomas, who is a past grand chaplain of the Grand Lodge of the Maritimes led in prayer, Mr. Gregory said that it was a very fitting and sublime act that the members of the order were per- laying aside their duties of citizens to perform their duties as Odd Fellows, by hon- oring those who had joined the Grand Lodge above. In this way, said Mr. Gregory, we are adding a fourth link to those which were symbolized--as Friendship, Love and 'Truth wnhiie they were with us here, and the fourth link should bind us more closely as we think today of those who have gone before. Mr. T. A. G. Watson read the names of the departed krethren, At the conclusion of the reading of the lengthy list wreaths, were placed on the monument by representatives of the lodges. "The Last Post" was sounded by Mr. J. Webster. In Opening his remarks Rey. Mr. Thomas paid tribute to the order, saying that of all orders to which he belonged it lay the closest to his heart. His address was on the sym- bolism of the three links in the life of its members. "Friendship, Love and Truth. The world would be a very poor place indeed without friendship to which the Odd Fellows had given a new meaning. It would be a poor Place without love in the exemplifica- tion of which the order has given full expression to the duty of man to man. Without truth the world would be in a bad way, he said, pointing out that truth was unchanging, ever- lasting and of unstained purity. He felt that the world was a better place by reason of the true exempli- fication of the truths of Od1 Fellows and that those who had gone on be fore had done much to improve the life of those around them. JONES | AUCTIONEER All Nature Smiled On Graduating Nurses It was as though all nature smiled on the nurses' graduation exercises held Wednesday afternoon. Overhanging clouds draped the sky in such a way that the rays of old Sol were agreeably softened, Even the trees, green and verdant, seemed to gracefully and majestically recognize the importance of the event.. Banks of flowers here and there were also things that touched the scene, with a colorful beauty, which crowds of people appreciated. The beautiful, well-kept grounds of Crown Attorney and Mrs. G. G. McPherson, which were kindly loaned for the graduating exer- cises of the nurses' training school of the Stratford General Hospital, were truly ideal. - These grounds and this home perfectly harmonized with the occasion and presented a scene that any words would but half reveal and half conceal. It was particularly noticeable the special interest that Mr. and Mrs. McPherson and family seemed to take in having the gathering at their home But as they have long been identified with the hospital it was little wonder they looked so pleased. The exercises began with the play- ing of God Save the King by the Perth Regiment band under the direction of Sergt. Learman. This fine organiza- tion played many selections in their usually acceptable manner. Mr. Duncan Ferguson very gracious- ly occupied the chair and was the right man in the right place. The program was carried out without the slightest interruption. As a member of the Hospital Board he expressed his very great pleasure at seeing so many present. is a delightful sight. We are living, said Mr. Ferguson, in a great genera- tion. Forty years ago there was neither a hospital nor a professional nurse in the city. We have had, dur- ing the last generation, many com- mercial blessings, such as the tele- phone, electricity, radio and other things, but the hospitals are the great- est blessing of all. Before hospitals came into existence mother was the nurse for the whole family. Previous to 1909, said the speaker, when the first money by-law was submitted to the ratepayers for $15,000, the money for hospital purposes was raised by private subscriptions, and another by-law for $52,000 was passed by the ratepayers in 1921. Passing these by- laws without opposition was only an- Indeed it | other exemplification of the fact that nothing succeeds like success. Of course, there had to be pioneers to this enterprise as there needs' be for every worthy cause, but when the need was demonstrated the city coun- | cil was quite willing to give us their | support. In 1923 the Ontario Govern- | ment passed a statutory law whereby | 2 mills may be added to the assess- |; ment for the use of hospitals, but with | a three-quarter mill assessment they were able to carry on. This is my first year on the Board, said Mr Fer- guson, and I have already found out that carrying on the work and the up- | keep of such an institution was big business, and caused him to wonder | where all the money came from. We work of | others unless we are willing to take their place. There is one thing you cannot Board, you cannot reduce their pay. The Stratford Hosp¥al is a wonderful institution, and your presence here shows that you are interested in the work that is being done. He assured those present that their interest would encourage the Board to carry on with greater pleasure. Mayor Cameron of Mitchell was the | next speaker and said he appreciated more and more the work of the Hos- pital Board. It meant time, thought and money to carry on such. work. Stratford Hospital was second to none in the province. There were 149 patients treated free in 1925, and those whom he had spoken to always claimed to have had attention equal to those who had been able to pay | their way. The support of the Strat- | ford Hospital, said Mr. Cameron, is a worthy cause and in any such work | the journey of life for those who are | sick is made more pleasant. Follow- | ing Mr. Cameron's address Miss Munn, former superintendent of the hospital, presented diplomas to the graduate nurses. Crown Attorney G. G. Mc- Pherson admitistered the Florence Nightingale Oath, and the presenta- tion of the Mayor's Medal was made by His Worship, Mayor Marshall. The brilliant young lady, who had the honor of winning this medal, for hav- ing obtained the highest standing in her class, was Miss Myrtle Gibb. Dr. P F. Quinlan, in his address, said the instinct of heroism was that which compelled people to rush to the aid of those in distress. The spirit of heroism is an instinctive trait of character. A nurse will risk her own | should never criticize the | | Gladiolus Society Hold Their Annual Show The fourth annual show of the | Stratford Gladiolus Society was held | in the auditorium of the City Hall on | Saturday, August 28 and the show was up to the usual standard of other years, in spite of the severe storms which flattened most of the gladioli to the ground. Several new names were noted amongst the 'prize win- ners and the exhibits were well worth Seeing, some of the newer varieties being among the winners. judges, Messrs, J. Marr and R. Pat- terson, gave the best of satisfaction ' and everyone was pleased with their | of J. C. Heideman, The committee, composed president, A. Hoyle, secretary; J. Ditchfield, vice- president; executive, Mr, A. E. Mil- judging. | ler, A. Garrod, L. Lawson, W. Barrett. J. Drake A. W. Henéon and C. A. Davis, worked hard to make the show _ the success that it was, and there is '| no doubt that at the present time no do to the members of the | other flower could take its place. Fruit tables, the full length of the hall, were required to place the ex- hibits. The Salvation Army band kindly played a few pieces to help liven the proceedings and Mayor Marshall addressed the gathering, telling them of the good work done by the society, The flowers were auc- tioned off by the president, Mr. J. C. Heideman at 9 p.m.,io help defray the expenses of the show, as the so- ciety gets no financial aid from any one outside the membership fee. On Sept. 4 the city Horticultural Society will hold an exhibition, and on Sat- urday, Sept. 11, the C. N. R. Society will hold their annual show at the | Assembly Hall, C.N.R. Shops. life in the care of others. Every nurse who graduates today is educated and the standard is being raised from year to year. In entering the profess- ion many things must be considered, said the doctor. Important among these is good health. Good health is only retained by keeping good hours Long hours of rest are needed after (Continued on page 5) FOR SALE--Heintzman Upright Piano nearly new. A bargain for quick sale. Apply 278 Albert St. or phone 862F. MINING STOCKS BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION J. MAURICE CORBET & CO. STOCK BROKERS Gordon Block STRATFORD PHONE 2090 Se ee ee , oe: apne . EE ee The two .