No. 52 STRATFORD, ONT., FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1927 Local Financial Institution Show Marked Progress That the British Mortgage and Trust Corporation have 300 deposi- tors more now than they had five - months ago is a splendid showing for this institution and indicates as well the fact that Stratford people are prospering in spite of what may be - gaid to the contrary. This increased number of dueuale tors is certainly substantial evidence of the confidence the 'public have in its management. Secareely any one would imagine, without knowledge, that this bank has over 5,800 de- positors' with total deposits of $1,726,274. We doubt if any other concern of its kind in Canada is making greater' progress than The British Mortgage and Trust Corporation, and citizens generally will be interested in its continued success and _ prosperity. Indeed they should be glad that they are able to get as high a rate of in- terest as 4 per.cent..on their. depos- its, where there ig not involved the possible chance of a loss or specula- tion. The Mirror congratulates the man- ' agement and directors of The British Mortgage and Trust Corporation on their prosperity. Then what is more valuable for the youth of our city or country than to have learned the habit of saving. A savings account has made it pos- sible for many a one to realize their 'dream of getting an education, of building a home, or of going into business, whereas otherwise cherished ambition may never have been realized. DEATH OF GORDON McPHERSON Many friends in the city learned with regret this week of the passing of Gordon McPherson, a native of Stratford and for many years a busi- nessman here. Mr. McPherson or Gordon as he familiarily known was a keen follower of sport, was interest- ed in music and was well known in Masonic and business circles. For several years now he had been living away from the city and since his re- turn has been in ill health and not around the city very much. It there- fore came as a shock to many who knew him to learn of his death. HOUSE FOR SALE That fine 1% storey modern brick house at 145 Mornington street can be bought at a bargain. Large lot; garage ; fire- -place;; hardwood , floors. Will take car as part down payment. Easy termsor will rent, | owner left the city. Apply Box 10 Mirror Office, 123 Ontario St. ttt | store is now on the way. their. Pertinent Patter BY THE PHILISTINE | yu Last Sunday a large number of new Members were received mto the Holy Name Society at a special ser- vice in St. Josph's church. This is a society the aims of which are not very well understood outside of the Roman Catholic church but it is one that Protestant and Catholic might well get together on for while there are other sides to the society the principal one is to get its members pledged not to use the name of Christ in a profane way. No worthier ob- ject than that could be found for any_ society and if its members would live up to their obligation the, pain of hearing the name of Christ used as a profane ejaculation would be spared many times. On that pledge both Protestant and Catholic can shake hands in all sincerety. * * * After a long delay Stratford's liquor It is to be hoped that Stratford people will use a bit more discretion than has been shown in some other cities. 'There isn't any rush and it is not necessary to get a year's stock all in the first month. The result of the unneces- sary rush is that the commission Has found it necessary to make a rule that liquor ¢an only be purchased once a week and also that only one case instead of two may be bought t atime. This is entirely the fault of the people and it is likely that both rules will be wiped out when things quiet down a bit. ao 2 * Death this week removed two fine old citizens of Stratford in the per- sons of Duncan Forbes and Thomas Dolan. Far apart in their orbits of life yet these two fine gentlemen typi- fied all that is best in the life of the community in their different ways. Mr. Forbes was a farmer for many years and a man who took a keen in- terest in public affairs, serving his township and later the city in the municipal councils and a man who was also most prominent in was a railwayman, in the life of church and city in a | quiet way. Both men reared famil- | | ies and both men in their several ways have made the world just a lit tle bit better for their having lived in it. Stratford misses such citi- zens and mourns them most sincerely. * = = The City Council the other night re- his | housewives are also rather glad it is chruch. Mr. Dolan on the other hand | an engineer, @ ) much labor and expense to the house- man who did not seek public' honors | and who was content to do his part | | ard," ceived very welcome news in the promise of the Swift Canadian Com- pany that a modern produce plant, the only one of its kind in Canada was shortly to be established in Strat- ford. Anything that looks like a real industry is: welcome in these days and it is peculiarly a matter of con- gratulation that a firm already in business here has seen fit to purchase the plant it occupies and to build a large 'three-storey addition. The plant when complete will employ up- wards of 60 mben and while this is not a large number still it is a be- ginning and it is the opinion of the company that from this small be- ginning great things may be expect- ed. In any event Stratford hopes so for after having the tide running rather strongly against the city for some time a change in the other dir- ection is to be welcomed. * * * . The Presbyterian General Assembly concluded its week's session on Wed- nesday without having issued any pro- nouncements of any great public in- terest. The Assembly has not yet re- covered its usual dignified poise after the disruption incident to the union vote and this showed up many times im the session just closed. There were many little arguments and a con- stant strain to be sure to maintain the dignity and privileges of the church. There was also a very strong, almost reactionary movement, traceable probably to the same rea- son and a new idea didn't have much chance to survive. The general tone of the meeting, however, was optim- istic and while last year the church only raised about two-thirds of the budget the Assembly this year deci- ed to raise the allocation by another $50,000. They did this with the hope that as the congregations settle down to a more normal basis that the finan- cia] situation will improve. Stratford Presbyterians are proud of the honor of having the Assembly here but the over for a meeting of this kind means holds concerned. Whose Fault? "T am glad to see you home, How- Said a father to his small son, who had beén away to a military col- lege, but who was now home for the holidays. "How are you getting on at school?" "Fine," said Howard. 'I have learn- ed to say thank you and if you please in French." "Good," said the father, 'That's more than you ever learnéd to say in English." ate amie ORE ES TT PT I Le Tk cet Adina aad ith lamella a ee . is General Assembly Has Come and Gone The Presbyterian General Assembly has come and it has gone, Its general effect cannot but of course be good. a It meant increased business for mer- chants and for food purveyors partic- -- ularly. way of extra work for the members of the two tions here, but in the main it was work done most cheerfully in the un- | derstanding that it was for the good -- of the church. The commissioners en- joyed their visit and said so in many ways and Stratford enjoyed having them. This session of the Assembly was not productive of any great or sweeping reforms, but it did breathe -- a spirit of optimism and a desire of the commissioners to see that the church is carried on despite the dis- ruption which has done it so much: harm. There is no use camoflaging -- it, the commissioners didn't, the . church has a hard row to hoe and it' is not going to be easy for it to get back on. its, feet again. Itis a going concern but far from what it used to be. That might is admitted by anyone, for it is obvious, but with the fighting spirit animating its mem- pers there seems no reason why it should not in a year or two be well pack on the road to its former. strength. : Going After The Business The Public Utilities Commission has taken' another step in its campaign to sell gas to the citizens. To the' end that the putting in of gas services might be made easy the commission has decided to put in house services free, sell appliances at cost and give a bonus to employees for getting new customers. With this spirit behind the move some action ought to be secured on the question of making wie white elephant pay its way. . however, will take a year or isthe more before that desirable end can be attained, but the only way to sell gas is to go out after business and that is what is being done. Auction Sale of Household Furniture including several newly upholster- ed pieces of good furniture on ~ SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1927, at 2 p.m. sharp at » 37 §. Waterloo St., Stratford -- = Terms Cash Mrs. Peter McNabb, Owner Jones, Auctioneer teil It also meant much in the Presbyterian congrega-