THE MIRROR [ceCream That Satishes : Stillman's Ice Cream satisfies. It's delicious flavor is always the choice of those whose taste responds to all that is possible for good ice cream to contain. It's Good--It's refreshing. Leave your Christmas order with the Creamery, 'Where j Cleanliness is Paramount." Every one knows THAT'S STILLMAN'S! StillmansCreameries LIMITED é Fire Chief A. E. Kappele gives out the interesting 'nfdérmation that Stratford's fire loss shows a decrease from that of last year. The loss for | 1926 was approximately $6,400, while | the previous year showed a total fire loss of $7,170.60. "Carefulness exhorts'. the pays," | Chief, and hopes for a continuance of | the care shown by the | citizens majority of prevention down to in taking fire measures to keep fire loss the minimum. ALLOUS - OF A 25c box of Cullous - Off will dissolve the hardest corn or callous without leav- ing the slightest appearance of rawness. On sale at drug and shoe store or sent direct post paid for 25c from laboratory. Dr. Johnston's Callous-Off Company STRATFORD, ONT. a eee ai NICKLE. SILVER Dessert and Table Forks--finest quality 25c each, 6 for $1.25 Table Spoons, 25c each, 6 for $1.25. ASK TO SEE THEM AT CHINA HALL J. L. BRADSHAW = | Canadian women are getting over the idea that a fur coat is like a hus- band--it must last for life. Saks, Fifth Avenue, say that a woman should have three fur coats--one for | sports, one for afternoon and one for | evening. The idea may be a bit radi- cal for Stratford, but any thrifty wo- '/ man may decide on at least one fur coat, when she sees the values some of our stores are offering these nippy | days. At the peak of the winter Season, isn't a fur coat exactly what you.are longing for? There never was a time when wo- men so wanted more shoes. It used to be, not so very long ago, that brown or black, high or low, repre- sented the range of a lady's choice-- anq the low cut that disclosed a bit of ankle was questioned for the perfect lady. Today, shoe shades 'mclude all col- | ors, and shoe styles, many and love- ly, prove tempting. But the question of good or bad taste in footwear is more important and subtle than ever. These January sale days are prov- | ing a wonderful opportunity for Strat- ford women to replenish their ward- robe. r He who can suppress a mo- ment's anger may prevent a day of sorrow. ee . Pianos « Phonographs AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES Our January Sale gives you an exceptional opportunity to save on the purchase of a Piano or Phonograph. We have only listed afew of the many instruments which we have re- duced in price. Drop in any time and see our stock. © a well known manufacturer. fo ROE A ceca Regular price $650. high-grade and a real bargain. Now on sale for HALF PRICE............ Beautiful Baby Grand Piano, walnut case, made by This instrument is $325 Two good Practice Pianos -- values extraord- inary, but we must have the room they are occupying. One we have reduced $75 Seen, ee epee Per Pe AOE pe ' And the other to............. paiegniescnes $45 ree Bi a ae REDUCED IN PRICE seer ewan High-Grade Piano, mahogany finish, but very little the worse for wear -- a really handsome instrument.,....... ee $100 12 slightly used Phonographs, some of them as good as new. be withouta Phonograph when you can purchase at prices from cacitinn yee bcstiablid ead You simply cannot afford to .00 UP 131 Ontario St. Complete stock of McLagans, Orthophonics, a new stock of Victor Records an B. H. BRITTON, Manager Victor and Brunswick. Just received d Player Rolls. Come in any time you are passing--you will be made w Heintzman & Co., Limited elcome. Phone 769 Corner * * Music WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? (By Cora B. Ahrens.) Doubtless every member of Perth County Music Teachers' Feder- ation has been asked that question, in some guise or other, during the past few weeks. The raison d'etre of such an organ- ization as ours is, first and foremost, to make better teachers of us. all. Music teachers are all too prone to get into a solitary groove and stay there, but association with one's fel- low workers 13 an invaluable antidote to that particular form of pedagogi- cal short-sightedness. We find that we learn by contact more quickly, per- haps, than by any other method. Splendid things have been done, and are being done, by other organiza- tions along similar lines to ours. For instance in Rochester, N.Y., the Mu- sic Teachers' National Association is about to hold its fiftieth annual con- vention, with speakers and _ artists from all over the United States, In Winnipeg, the Manitoba Music Teach- ers' Association has been established only five years, yet they have suc- ceeded in arranging for music credits in the school curriculum. ("Great things spring from small beginnings" and we have just as good a chance as anyone ever had, to make our or- ganization of real value both to our- ] selves and to the community in which we live. It is generally conceded that music is an ennobling art. Very often the real spirit of music becomes obscur- ed by the demon of drudgery against which so many of us have to strug- gle. But when all is said and done, we are teaching, and learning, one of the most beautiful things in the world. Happy is the man who, in this materialistic age, manages to keep constantly before him an ideal of the beautiful. That is another thing that our Federation should stand for--the love of beauty, the cultivation of beauty, the appreciation of beauty, in all its forms, but especially, of course, 'm music. To become better teachers; to bring the students under our instruc- tion into contact with the purest art- istic forms; to encourage, as a body, the best type of music in our concert halls; and last, but not least, to meet each other in a friendly and appreci- ative, rather than in a critical, spirit --these are the principal objects of the Federation. 'Where there is no vision, the people perish," and we need vision first, last and all the time. If we are to justify our exist- ence as an assdciation of music - teachers. We have fine musical talent right here in Perth County. Let us develop it to the full, by giving to each other that warmth of kindly encouragement that is so frequently--and especially with young artists--the turning point between failure and success. a the » "erich, Major Rev. T. THE MIRROR KELLY--DUGGAN A wedding of unusual interest was solemnized at St. Joseph's Church on Tuesday morning, when Myreto, daughter of Mr. J. A. Duggan, of Stratford, was united in marriage to Basil Leon Kelly, of Los Angeles, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Kelly, of God- Sarnia, officiating. The bride, who was given in mar- riage by her father, was lovely in a fox trimmed coat of white fur, worn over an exquisite gown of white ro- Maine crepe. She carried a bridal boquet of Killarney roses. Miss Hilda Shea was the brides- maid and wore a radiant frock of rose crepe with a sapphire blue velvet coat, with fluffy white fur collar, She "¢arried a bouquet of Butterfly roses. Joseph Culliton Kelly of Boston, brother of the bridegroom, was best "man, and the ushers were Justin Dug- gan and Frank Walsh. After the cere- money a buffet luncheon was served at the home of the bride. Later the young couple left for their home in Los Angeles, where they will reside, the bride travelling in a gown of gray flat crepe and smart coat of black and white check with black and white monkey fur. Among the out-of-town guests Joseph Kelly, Boston; Mr. and Etrickler, South Orange, N.J.; A. Moore, New York; Mr. and Frank J. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. nis Downey, Toronto; Mrs. W. Cc. Ken- nedy, Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Craigie, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Kelly, Goderich: Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Muilins, W. T. O'Connor, and Dr. F. B. Bow- man, Hamilton, and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Griffin, Kitchener. were Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Den- Dr. W. A. Riddell, Dominion Advis- ory Officer at Geneva, was an inter- esting visitor to the Classic City on Tuesday, when he gave an-educational address in the Chamber of Commerce on "Canada and her International Relations." Dr. Riddell has been in close touch with the proceedings at the Geneva conference and gave to a large gathering of interested citi- zens, a splendid outline of the work of the League of Nations and of Canada's important place in world af- fairs. Mr. John Stevenson, at the conclu- sion of the address, moved a vote of thanks to the speaker. Education Comes High. "How is it?" asked an Englishman of an American friend, "that the Yan- kees get on in business, while many Englishmen fail?" "Brains, my boy!" was the reply. "You should eat more fish. Give me five dollars and I'll get you some of the fish that my wife gets for me, Eat it and see how you get on." The Englishman parted with his five dollars and the fish was sent to him. The next day he met the Yank again. "How did you get on?" the Yankee asked. "Well, it was splendid fish!" "Do you feel any, different?" . "No, I can't say I feel any differ- J. McCarthy, of { --~ s «ap ent," said the Englishman, "but five dollars was a lot for a piece of fish, wasn't it?" "There you are!" said the Yank. "Your brain is beginning to work al- ready." 4 7 P i etfs Flawless mw Out : Diamonds AT ATTRACTIVE PRICES Gillies & Enim DIAMOND HALL 25 Downie St. PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRIC Efficient Service Always L. COOK 110 Downie St. Sammy's Regret. Sammy Snookes got a job that didn't at all please .him--shovelling the snow from the path in front of his house. It was quite a large path, and the whole job looked like taking up the best part of the morning. Af- ter about two hours' toil he began to "What's the matter, Sammy?" ap Gry, asked a sympathetic neighbour he passed by. "Boo-hoo!" was the mournful answer. "A tramp came along and stole the shovel from the boy next door." 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"Ym crying because he didn't steal my shovel, too!" Holid ay now After The | Some big bargains of holiday gifts. CLEARING PRICES ON Bath Robes Lounging Robes House Coats Fancy Neckwear Sets Suspender and Garter Sets Silk Handkerchiefs Scarfs, etc. P. J. KELLY Sole Agent For 20th Century Brand Clothes Dark Fruit Cake. 1 ib. currants, 1% Ibs, large seeded raisins, 1 lb. dates, ~ % 1b. lemon peel( shredded), % cup sour milk, 1% cup molasses, 1 cup butter, 2 cups brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1% teaspoon cloves, 1 nutmeg (grated), 11% teaspoons baking soda, Flour to stiffen. --- The home of Dr. and Mrs. Harold Kenner was en fete on Friday after- noon when the youthful bride re- ceived for the first time since her marriage. Phone 51 CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH i Rev. W. E. Donnelly, B.A., Pastor t 166 Church St. giving his life for another. SUNDAY JANUARY 9, 1927 Special Story Sermon AT 7 O'CLOCK SYDNEY CARTON, the man who discovered the deep mean- ing of life through sacrifice, who reached the crown of victory by Talman J. M. Gotby, L-R.A.M., Organist and Choirmaster. A HEARTY WELCOME TO ALL