BRL pete te ~ ool coe tae, ek thing behind this THE MIRROR THE MIRROR PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT THE @LBETCHER JOHNSTON PRESS, 123 ON- TARIO ST., STRATFORD. PHONE 115w FLETCHER JOHNSTON, EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATE $1.00 A YEAR Stratford, January 14, 1927 HO! FOR PROSPERITY! A confidence, unknown in Canada for years, pervades the very ~atmos- phere, as the old year fades. Finan- cial and busimess men are talking of splendid thing coming in 1927, says The Financial Post. Doubtless statistics--records of pro- duction which indicate coming pur- chasing power--form the basis. of many opinions; but there is a some- feeling of confi- dence other than figures. A certain nervousness which has: existed in greater or less degree since 1920 is gone. Even a year ago there were lamen- tations concerning our young men go- ing to the United States; little is heard of this today and we are wel- coming back many of our sons who had left. A year ago railway troubles still caused perplexity although executives were optimistic, Much less is heard of this now and 1926 has proven that the optimism of Beatty and Thornton was sound. Developments in railway matters are felt to' be satisfactory with only immigration needed to bring the complete remedy. A year ago there was some dread of what might result from the spread of instalment selling and of the over- extended nature of some businesses. Such nervousness is gone. ; A few years ago The Montreal Star's "Whisper of Death' editorial stirred Canada. Principally it aroused fre and protestations of the Domin- jon's wonderful position. But the very answers caused many to remember Shakespeare's line "He doth protest too much." "A Whisper of Death" editorial now would become a nation- al joke. In the present mood of busi- mess one may imagine such an editorial being derisively applauded in clubs, as English tommies are said to have applauded: the requested singing of "The Hymn of Hate."' The business community has be- hind it if not seven lean years at least seven trying years. It has found a solution for many problems. There has been no muddling through but much working through. The busi- 'mess house has been put ia order. In a@ goodly number of cases the past year has proved profitable; frequent- jy more profitable than any preceed- jing year and s with organizations properly tuned, business is confident, confident of benefiting from the *good purchasing power which exists, from being undertaken; confident of bene- fiting from what seems certain to be the biggest tourist business in ~ all provinces, that Canada has ever en- joyed. Optimism is always cheap; quiet confidence usually means more. The optimism of a year ago is now con- fidence. We have tasted prosperity in this year we have lost. It has whetted> our appetite for. the bount- eous repast we expect in 1927 and the years to come. MUCH NEW ZEALAND BUTTER SELLS IN CANADA Much of the butter being sold at present through some of Canada's chain stores is coming from New Zea- land because Canadian butter, which normally goes into storage in the summer months, found its way to England and the continent last sum- mer. The New Zealand dairymen pack their butter in boxes holding 75 pounds. This larger size facilitates the grading, cutting and weighing of the butter for the Canadian market. THE WORRIER. (By Edgar Guest, in London Free Press.) Take yesterday'S worries and_ sort them all out And you'll wonder whatever you wor- ried about, Look back at the cares which once furrowed your brow, I fancy you'll smile at the most of them now, They seemed terrible then, but they really were not, For ence out of the woods all the fears are forgot. Look over the list of blunders you've made, The debts you've accrued and event- ual.y paid, They frightened you once, and you thought at the time That out of the valley you would climb. But you did and you're living and still going strong In spite cf the troubles which hap- pened along. never You can laugh at the journey when you have arrived, ' You can smile at the dangers which vou have survived, What matter the doubts which have fretted your soul, Or the distance you've traveled, once you're at your goal? So just keep on going, through thick and through thin, Once you're out of the woods you will look back anq grin. But I'm for the worrier! I'm for the man , Who when he's in trouble does all that he can. I'm for the fellow who puts up a fight To straighten things out and to make them go right. And I say for his comfort, when mat- ters seem bad, To-morrow he'll smile at the troubles he's had. DR. S. H. SUTTER L.DS..D,D.S. DENTAL SURGEON Specialist in Prosthetic Dentistry Majestic Apartments, 93 Downie { PHONES { OFrFice 602 ResIDENCE 1051w } . A We heard the other day of a Scotch- man who always fried his bacon in the mining and power developments Willard Radio Batterie and Power Units Don't forget that 175 leading broadcasting 'stations stan- dardize on Willard Radio Batteries for voice amplification. This is one of the most exacting jobs a radio battery ever is called upon to do. , And it's the selfsame job batteries do in your own radio set. You, too, can depend on Willards to give you better re- sults, and because you can keep Willards charged your set is always ready for the program you want, WHEN YOU WANT IT. Rad'o Service a specialty at reasonable prices Stratford Battery Service C.N.FULTON ~ Phone 800 122 Ontario amremesnren nn a ea Thrilling Bargains IN PIANOS AND ll The announcement of Mason & Risch's January Sales always finds a response from thrifty: buyers. We are only quoting a few of the many bargains that are now being offered in Stratford's largest piano store. Morris made Piano, hand- some mahogany finish, orig- inal price $500. $250 Sale Price, 3 A Cabinet Phonograph, sweet and pure tone, made by oneof the best manufacturers, a real bargain. Regular price $125.00. 35 Sale Price. occas sone These prices are the lowest ever quoted for such high- class instruments. Come in and see us before purchas- ing elsewhere. We can save you money. | RISCH- 97 Ontario St. | Heintzman Piano, new model mahogany finish -- reduced less than original 995 price '6 Here is really a wonderful bargain in a Wormworth Player, pure tone and unexcel- led action. Regular price $800, now MASON Phone 171 Lux so that it wouldn't shrink. PHONOGRAPHS THE MIRROR City Council Organize For the Ensuing Y ear The inaugural meeting of the City Council was hela Monday morning. City Clerk Wa:ter Dorland announc- ed that the following aldermen had taken the oath of office. They are: oA) Andrew; 4N. By Bebb, Tom Brown, H. C. Clark, N. R. Fiebig. G. I. Graff, Thomas Higgins, F, E. Ingram, S. L) Ireland, G. H. Lightfoot, J. A. S. Meldrum, C. E. Moore, R. L. Oman, Peter Wahl and Frank Wright. The first item on the agenda was the inaugural address of the mayor, which was as follows: Reduce Expenses, "We have been elected by the rate- payers and it will be our duty to give the best that is in each of us for at the present time the ratepayers are burdened with taxes. It will be to our interest as well as theirs to save as many dollars as we can in 1927. We should see that the plant and streets are kept in good shape so as to avoid any accidents that might oceur to the travelling public and go- ing about in our own sphere of life should we see anything on the street or on the buildings which in your estimation would be dangerous and might cause an accident, just phone 17, the City Engineer's number, and I can assure you xt will get immediate attention. : j "It will be the duty of each com mittee chairman to live well within the estimates for the year. I feel as I did last year when entering up- on the year's work that we should not undertake any new work unless absolutely necessary and whatever should be found necessary to have it done by Stratford labor and the material bought in Stratford as far as possible. . "I hope the year's work in the Council may not only be a pleasure to us, but also that the city may pro- fit by the Council of 1927." The only new business was the res- ignation of the city solicitor, W. G. Owens, and this, together with appli- cations for the position from W. E. Goodwin ang J. M. Riddeil, was re- ferred to the Finance Committee. The matter of appointing two mem- bers of the Park Board for three years was laid over to the next meeting. The retiring members are George Sug- den and George H. Langan. One is appointed by the Mayor and the other by the council, Mr. Sugden being the. Mayor's appointee. Council Committees. Following are the committees of the Stratford City Council for 1927, the first named in each case being chairman: No. i (Finance)--Ald. Oman, An- drew, Babb, Brown, Fiebig, Ingram, Ireland, Mocre. No. 2 (Board of Works)--Ald. Ire- land, Andrew, Brown, Clark, Graff, Lightfoot, Moore, Oman. No. 3 (Fire and Cemetery -- Ald. Fiebig, Babb, Graff, Higgins, Mel- drum, Wahl and Wright. . No. 4 (Market and Hall) -- Ald. In- gram, Brown, Higgins, Lightfoot, Mel- te drum, Wahl and Wright. No. 5 (Industrial and Publicity) -- Same as No. 1 with Ald. Andrew as chairman. ; Ne. 6 (Agricultural)--Same as No. 3 with Ald. Babb as chairman. Appointments. Public Library Board for years--Miss Lyla Dent. Member Board of Audit for Crim- inal Accounts--James Stewart. Board of Health--D.. M. Scott, a Cc' Heideman and G. A. McFadgen. Auditors--F. P. Gibbs, C.A., and A. J. Jeffrey. three Bunions! Dr. Scholl's Bunion Reducer will instantly relieve your pain- ful bunion--reduce that disfig- uring enlarged joint--give you foot and bodily health. It is a comfort- ably fitting rubber shield which can be worn with any shoe. Three sizes, Whether you suffer from bun- ions, fallen arches, flat-foot, pains in heels, aching limbs, burning cal- louses or painful corns' Dr Scholls Foot Comfort Appliances and Remedies will give immediate relief and correct the cause. It will actually surprise you how easily foot troubles{can be eliminat- ed when the correct Dr. Scholl Appliance or Remedy is properly fitted or applied by our foot expert. 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Walker, Organist and Choir Leader Tickets can be had at Flanigan's Music Store, Miss Ahren's Studio, Roy Reynolds' store. 75c seats are reserved, and plan can be seen at Roy Reynold's store. el 100 | OVERCOATS Coats that were selling reg- ularly from $24.50 to $40.00 reduced to-- 9.50 Every coat up-to-the-minute in style. Don't miss this opportunity. | P. J. KELLY Sole Agent For 20th Century Brand Clothes a a TT | | | Essex Coach 1925 Model be sold at a bargain. Holliday- 91 Erie St. Newly varnished; motor in perfect condition. Will Abra, Ltd. Phone 2080 A SPLENDID RECIPE Cheese Straws. thick. Sprinkle half of it with grated cheese, to which has been added a few grains of salt and cayenne pep- per. Fold over, press edges firmly together. Fold again and roll out to { : | ; : | as before. Roll plain or puff paste' to 1-4 inch | cut into strips, 4 mches long, and 1-4 | | ) | | 1-4 inch thickness. Sprinkle with cheese and proceed Repeat this twice, | inch wide. then Bake for 8 minutes. 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