ne 'much time looking down. THE MIRROR THE MIRROR PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT THE FLETCHER JOHNSTON PRESS, 123 ON- TARIO ST., STRATFORD, PHONE 115w FLETCHER JOHNSTON, EDITOR AS SUBSCRIPTION RATE $1.00 A YBAR Stratford, April22, 1927 'FINE INFLUENCE OF ! YOUNG VOCALIST JUST WED "Pull many a flower is born.» to blush unseen." This cannot be said of one of Stratford's fine young la- dies, who was married Wednesday in Central United Church. During the last few days, so many have mention- ed the name of one ot Stratford's sweet young singers, Agnes M. Cullis. This young lady is a contradiction to the idea that people are without hon- our in their own country or in their own town. The many beautiful gifts which she received individually and collectively testify to the host of friends and admirers she has won. The tine infiuence of her life among the young people of the city, is in- comparable with any tangible gift that she will have received from them. A beautiful) character has an indefin- able and subtle power that is always inspiring. Good character far out- shines even talent.. True, many peo- ple have to put forth much to main- tain it, and this is really how. the. real worth of character is measured. Yet: there is nothing worth while that does not involve effort and struggle. There are those, of course, whose thoughts are instinctive, who uncon- sciously grow in beauty and attrac- tiveness. The person whose charac- ter is beautiful carries with them a grandeur of spirit which always com- pells one to admire them. Agnes Culs lis has a quiet modesty and unosten- tatiousness of manner that made her singing so popular. The singer with this background has many ad- vantages over the one who has only technical training. This young bride's voice will truly be missed in the city, as well as her friendly greeting to both os and acquaintances. FOUND A ROSARY AND A NICE COMPACT There is something inspiring--some- thing refreshing in looking: into the blue sky, and watching the majestic movements of the clouds. The upturn- ed face gets a feeling from this prac- tice that is not easy to put into words. But we must not, nor can we live in the clouds. True, man does not live by bread alone, nor can he live by dreaming alone. One can spend too much time looking up as well as too Probably last week The "Mirror scribe spent too much of his time looking down, for he found one day a rosary, another a very fine compact, and another a -eoin, This week we have been. endeavor- ing to spend more of our time look- ing up, for these finds was a hint that we must have had our face turn- ed too long in the downward way. The coin we have not yet spent and if some girl lost her compact, indeed, owning compacts is not dependent on the number of years lived, for women of all ages own compacts and make their faces as pretty.as the flower as far as outward appearances are con- cerned, or as attractive as her young- er sisters if she wants to, and really the fagt of looking young even with artificial means has a good effect. These articles will be given to the rightful owners by calling at The Mir- ror office and proving property. EVERYONE SHOULD PERSPIRE If genius is 3 parts perspiration and one part inspiration the warm weath- er has added a large number to that class... We are told that everyone should perspire every day to keep in good health. 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Superior Shoe Repair 191 Ontario St. Phone 1499J 119 Ontario Phone 941 We can meet your needs in Insurance esi The Fletcher Johnston Press For Fine Job Printing THE MIRROR What | Want Most For My Home The following is another of the many contest letters received. Next week we will announce the prize win- ners. The thing which L want most of all in my home is a music-room--A fairy- land wherein the soul may be fed; wherein it may drift awhile from the ordinary course of life; wherein high- er and nobler visions will inspire it to a better life. This is a room that changes a house into a home. My musiic-room will be comfortable and with a view to art. The shaded lights wil be soft; the pictures and hangings quiet, but interesting; the furniture, inviting. In short, nothing will be bizarre, but everything will | blend in perfect harmony, like the ex- quisite melodies that pervade the room. What musical instruments will be there? There will be a piano, of - course, a quaint little "Grande" with an exquisite tone,- standing so invit- ingly in the cosiest corner of all. In a litthe worn case would rest a violin --one that could tell of other days. Then on a quaint little stand by the window, would I have my radio--that amazing and fascinating instrument which brings the best artists in the . world right into your music-room. One side of the room there would be a friendly, old-fashioned fire-place. Melody seems more fascinating, more mysterious, I think, when the lights are low and the fire-place sends out flickering shadows around the walls. Picture the family grouped around, Singing softly "Just a Song at Twi- light," accompanied by the sweet strains of the little piano. It's some- thing you will never forget. But this isn't a room for evenings alone. In the daytime the sun will be streaming through the curtains and playing up and down the ivory keys. There will be practising here, and hard studying. Everything will not be easy, but the little room under- Stands, and seems to sympathize and encourage. In time the little piano gives out its sweet notes and crashing chords, under the influence of the child's trained hands. The small children come in after Supper and listen spell-bound to the stories and songs about "Little Bear' and "Bobby Coon." When the _ bed- time stories are over, and the flicker- ing flames in the fireplace lower, the children creep to their beds with mel- odies sweet, lingering in their sleepy heads. This is where Mother unloads her cares. When her work is done or while the meal is cooking, she enters the music-room, closes the door, and Seats herself at the little piano. <A robin starts singing on the window- Sill and with a smile the Mother brings the strains of Mendelsson's "Spring Song." She leaves the room ten minutes later with a happier heart and a lighter step. Years after when the children are men and women, the sweetest mem- ories of their lives will be those sur- rounding their old home, Probably the dearest of these will be the hours spent together in the music-room. Here they struggled and conquered the piano, or the violin. Here their personaltities were sweetened and and their characters formed. Is it any wonder then, that what I want most in my home, is a music-room? AMY A. SPEARING A WELL-KNOWN CONTRIBUTOR ENTERS MIRROR CONTEST It can't be said that John wants but 1 little here below, for he wants many things. He likely doesn't want them all at the same time though. First of all I want lots of money. Then I want lots of brains mixed with common sense to know how to use it to advantage. The next thing I want is kindness flavored with discretion. Then I want a player piano; a ra- dio; an electric washer; an electric stove..' a kitchen cabinet; a parlor filled with nick-knacks; an electric fan for the summer; a smokeless fur- nace for the winter; a library of cost- ly books just to look at and show my friends; a Maltese cat; a Boston bull pup that never grows old, and some good girl to do all the house-work while my wife goes about town and visits the big stores and gossips with the best people in the city. If I had all these things I think I would be on easy street, and a happy man. JOHN ROWLAND 148 Bay street. Our conception of Heaven is Me- thusela's age, Solomon's strength, and Solomon's wives. ACUUREAREERETOCERSGRDGDDEEEGREERGER CEPEETEG TREE DEES EEEEEE: COO GCEEER ESE EED ED DRINK CHINA HALL English Breakfast Tea 65c |b. J. L. 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