Mig ere: Be No. 40 STRATFORD, ONT., FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1927 Vol. 4 St. Patrick's Concert Pleases Large Audience It's a priceless thing, when the his- toric Seventeenth of March appears on the horizon, to know that there's a bit of the Irish in you. The Musi- cal Festival at the Immaculate Con- ception Hall last evening, was per- yvyaded with an Irish flavor that capti- vated the entire audience, whatever its nationality. Under the capable management of that true "son of the soil' Mike Mc- Cauley, the evening was one of un- alloyed pleasure, and applause was literally extended to the artists who contributed so excellently to the pro- gram, His Honor Judge Killoran created a most favorable impression as Chair- man, and his remarks were listened to with much pleasure. He imphasized the contributions Irishmen have made to literature, and law, poetry and other professions, as well as their aptitude for repartee, wit and humor and their folklore. The program was as follows: Averture, Irish Airs, Miss Bolger's orchestra. Song, H. Peacock. Violin Solo, Harold Brodhagen. Son, Horace Bolger. Irish dance, the Misses Pounder and McIntosh. Son, Walter Hart. Reading selected, Mrs. C. Corman. Son, Mrs. C. Hartleib. Monologue, Lou Wilcox. Grand selections, Immaculate Con- ception orchestra. Song, selected, Albert Pequegnat. Trombone Solo, HE. House. Song, Miss Hilda Barrett. Saxaphone solo, Ted Emmerson. Song, Mrs. Wyatt. Violin solo, Miss Phyllis McAntee. Ventriloguist, Tommy Sherwood. Extra added attraction, "Scotty" Wilson. Cornet solo,. D. Brodhagen. National Anthem. -- Auction Sale of Good, Clean HOUSEHOLD GOODS on Monday, March 28th at 2 p.m. sharp, at 133 Brunswick street, Stratford. Terms Cash. Harold | E. Jones, owner. } Jones, Auctioneer First Girl in Elevator' Miss S--is a nice girl, but rather loqua- cious."' Second Girl is Elevator--" Yes; and besides that, she talkes too much."' of Pertinent Patter BY THE PHILISTINE It's a wonder that this city is not the defendant in more accident suits than it is for the way in which trou- ble is invited. Last fall a section of the pavement on Douglas street was torn up and it was apparently left in what seems to be the approved man- ner around this city, with the earth piled up in a young mound. With the passing of the snow this mound de- creased and sans any warnipg barri- cade or light a fine large hole for motorists to plunge into was left ex- posed to the public gaze. Any motor- ist who ran into that. and damaged his car would have a fine case against the municipality and this is only one of a number of similar incidents that might be cited, not all occurring just now but in the course of a season it is not hard to find many such traps. Just why they do not cause more smashups is somewhat of a mystery. It is also a mystery why water can- not be used in filling in sewers or holes on the street so that the ground can be levelled as soon after the work is completed as possible. t xs * * A protest has been made by the Public Utilities Commission against the new scheme launched by the On- tario Commission to keep the surplus due the municipality on last year's power bills. Heretofore the munici- palities have always received that credit and have had to pay when it was a debit. This year when most of the municipalities are due to get a credit this new scheme has been evolved to retain possession of the money. Quite rightly the local com- mission maintains that this is creat- ing a precedent and that it is also violating the principle of selling pow- er at cost since the customers in Stratford last year paid the amount of the credit in excess of the actual cost power. The commission might also go one further and ask for a re- vision of rates to wipe out the top- heavy surplus that has been piled up. There is absolutely no reason why the commission should make any pro- fit worth mentioning. According to the law all necessary capital expendi- ture shall be financed by the issuing of debentures and if this followed out the need for a surplus yanishes. It is a fine principle too for it means that instead of the present generation paying for machinery and equipment that after generations will use the cost of these improvements will be spread over a period of years so that the coming generations will pay a -on the provincial highways. portion of the cost of the conveni- ences being enjoyed. * * x The City Council is prolific of late in passing resolutions apparently and it might be fair to suggest one or two. It might point out to the gov- ernment that trucks which use the city streets entirely are being unfair- ly taxed if the gasoline tax is sup- posed to pay for the wear and tear Anoth- er matter in that connection might be mentioned in that it seems as if the truck owners are just as well en- titled to some cut in license costs as owners of pleasure cars. Hither idea might be further developed but on the face of it there is considerable dis- crimination being shown at the pres- ent time. * * * The C. N. R. now has an idea that by shoving out the engine whistle in front of the smokestack on the engine that it will be heard farther away. It's a good idea but what they really want is a radio broadcaster which will say to each and every motorist or driver in charge of a vehicle. 'You hear a whistle now; well keep on go- ing and you'll hear St. Pete's harp ensemble." * bd * We heard the prize story of the sea- son the other day. It concerned a prominent young professional man of this city. The escapade occurred in the Ambitious City whither he had gone to attend a hockey match. It concerned what purported to be a wrathy father with a shotgun, but what was really a taxi driver and a | few friends with some burned out el- | ectric bulbs. The result was that the aforesaid young professional man broke the world's record for the 100 yard dash, doing it in nothing flat and with bullets (imaginery) whist- ling around his ears. The general effect lasted for about a day but 'tis said that he has sworn off calling on strange damsels in far countries. * " a Last Sunday Parkview United Church celebrated its second birth- day and had as the anniversary preacher, Rev. Dr. Young, of Toronto, one of the secretaries of the Home Mission Board. This church is the | youngest in the city and started from | an interdenominational Sunday School held in Juliet School. It serves 4 sec- tion of the city otherwise without a church and is an undertaking that (Continued on page 4) Receives Congratulations On Her 92nd Birthday Hosts of friends are today offering their loving wishes and congratula- tions to Mrs. Sarah Jane Dunseith, 189 St. David street, on the 92nd an- niversary of her birthday. This well- beloved lady is a remarkable example of the ability to retain the spirit of youth at so advanced an age. In per- fect possession of all her facilities, she continues to enjoy good health and is able to be out and exchange greetings with her many friends. Born in 1835 in County Derry, Ire- land, Mrs. Dunseith comes from a sturdy pioneer race of ancestors. Coming to Canada in 1841 in a saile ing boat, taking six weeks and three days to cross, she is among the oldest inhabitants of this country. With her parents and brothers and sisters, she settled on Lot 4, in the 7th concession of Downie, when the country was all push, and attended the old log school No. 5. Later she married John Dun- seith, which union was plessed with nine children, of whom eight are NOW living. To brighten her declining years, there are also thirteen grandchildren and eight grand grandchildren. The surviving children are: Thom- as Dunseith, Health Officer, Strat- ford; W. J. Dunseith, Brandon, Man.; John R. Dunseith, Saskatoon; Samuel Dunseith, New York City; Rev. D. A Dunseith, D.D., Clearwater, Fla.; Mrs. Paynter, Winnipeg; Mrs. Wilde, Was kada, Man.; and Mrs. Adair, Stratford. Stratford Concert : Orchestra Friday, March 25th 8.15 p.m. CITY HALL JAMES ALGIE Solo Cornetist of Brampton ' HENRY EASUN, A.R.C.O. | in his own composit ' Gavotte in G for Violin Sol Orchestra 'and Tickets 35¢ Children 25¢ At Lightfoot's Bookstore or Music Stores.