STRATFORD, ONT., FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1927 Vol. 4 Amy A. Spearing Wins Prize for Best Essay The prize offered by The Mirror for the best essay on 'What I Want Most in My Home," was won by Amy A. Spearing. That so young a girl Should win a prize in competition With others with much greater ex- perience in house-keeping and writ- ing is a high compliment to this young lady's ability. This young girl has a fine imagina- tion and if within the desire is con- tained the achievement of what-is wished for she will one day own the music room which she visualized in her well-written essay. The Mirror was the first to accept the art work of John Coppin, another Collegiate student, who is now in that partieular line of work in Detroit, and who knows but the winning of this prize by Miss Spearing may be the means of starting her on the career of a writer. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Spearing, 292 Queen street. The Mirror extends its heartiest congratulations to the winner of this prize. --, ) Auction Sale of Household Goods and Gramophone ) on Saturday, April 30th at 2 p.m. sharp at 136 Charles St., Stratford These goods are all of good qual- ity. Terms Cash. Miss Ethel { Jones, owner. Jones, Auctioneer - Pertinent Patter BY THE PHILISTINE Stratford's new Y. W. GC. A. build- ing was formally opened at an .im- pressive service on Sunday after- noon. This new building is a very handsome one and is well laid out and suitable for' its purpose. The only fear that the promoters have in con- nection with it is the matter of fin- ance. It is no secret that this build- ing will have to be well patronized and have its rooms reasonably well filled with boarders most of the year if it is to pay. The old building was totally inadequate and the associa- tion decided to take a bold step and try to put over a real building that would be a credit to the town and ample for years to come. This has been done and there is no one but wishes the Y. W. C. A. every suc- cess. It is recognized that there is a very definite need for such places in modern life and while some may have questioned the advisability of a building of that size in Stratford, there is little doubt 'that the citizens in general are pleased to see this fine new institution ready for busi- ness. bier age Many automobile dealers have been 'wearing broad smiles' these days | when that most unexpected thing | happend, the repayment of some taxes by the government. The deal- -ers have within the past few days received cheques for the amount of luxury tax paid some five years ago, a change being made in taxation at that time wiping out the luxury tax after the dealers had paid it in. Since then efforts have been made to in- duce the government to pay back the money, but it was not until the Retail Merchants' Association took the matter up was there any real action. It is undoubtedly due to the efforts of that body that the automobile dealers have received this money. It sets up a new precedent for the gov- ernment was never known to refund anything before. The main point in the incident, however, is the proof that the R. M. A. is a body which it is worth while to belong, a fact that many local merchants do not appre- ciate. ea The Perth Regiment is to be high- ly congratulated on the honor which has just come to it in the form of an award for being the most efficient city regiment in M. D. No. 1 during 1926. Coupled with that is the com- ment of the inspecting officer that the armouries are the best kept in the province, which reflects. credit on, Sergt. E. Learman, whose duty it is to look after the premises. Lt.- Coke VAs W. Beacon, MC). Abe com- manding officer and his officers are, however, to be most sincerely con- gratulated on the fine showing of the 1st Battalion. It is likely that there . will be something of a field day some | time within the next month or so | when the new colors will be present- | ed to the regiment and also the cup. for winning this competition as the © most efficient unit in the district. 5 BAL. ee. The long-established ice business cf Sleet and Keane has been pur- chased by Armour Keane, brother of William Keane, late proprietor of the business. The new owner is a well- known young man in the city and he will have nothing but good wishes in his new business venture. Perth County Musical Festival MAY 7th, 9th, 10th and 11th | Under the auspices of the Perth County Music Teachers' Federation. Total Entries 290 --INCLUDING__ 8 Church Choirs 18 Public School Choirs 'ton, Talman J. M. Gotby, D. M. Wright, Ex-M.P. Most Highly Honored It is not at all surprising to learn that D. M. Wright at the recent con- vention of the 27th District of Rotary International was_ elected District Governor. The district comprises 51 clubs and are scattered over South- ern Ontario, Western New York and North Western Pennsylvania. The election of Mr. Wright as Governor is not only a high honor to himself but also to the Stratford Club. The former district governor was Rev. Jeseph R. Houley, of Berry, New © York The Stratford Rotary Club was or- ganized five years ago today, and re-. ports of the recent convention held this week at Jamestown, New York, were given by Rotarians Bob Reid and Fred Forster. Other delegates from Stratford, who attended the con- vention, were: A. E. Robertson, John Anderson, L. J. Salter, W. J. Thurs-' Fred Me- Tavish and S. R: McConkey. A PHILOSOPHIC JEM FROM THE TORONTO GLOBE PHILOSOPHY I think 1 shall cease to weep The dark of winter Cannot last forever. Spring must come soon Witth the first snowdrop! So, I think I shall cease To. weep. Since tears avail me nothing But dim eyes-- And a red nose! "YES PHILOSOPHY" I'm weeping, Oh, I'm weeping For this touching sombre screed Has set my nerves a-creeping, For we're not both quite agreed;. And it's a pity surely For a crinyson nose to date, Is a passport for "Yours truly" to_ the Newrich, Halis of State; So, I must e'en keep on weepin' Till my beak attains a hue Like the flaming crimson beacon That our friend has now AL g Today. 7 a woman's. Coiffure is a work of art Compare the head dress of : the girls you see after leaving 2 Pearen's Barber Shop and that eee of even 10 years ago. There is | a difference and the difference -- is in the New Service our New Shop Provides. LEAVE IT TO PEAREN 11 DOWNIE STREET. Ha eX) |