THE ™~ MIRKO No. 1 STRATFORD, ONT., FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1927 Graduation Exercises At Loretto Academy The auditorium of the Loretto Acad- | emy was filled to graduating evercises took place. The ceremony was most impressive. The fifteen graduates were crowned by His Lordship, The Right Reverend M. F. Fallon, Bishop of London. The choral numbers were very good and showed careful traming. The farewell speech of the gradu- ates given by Miss Marie Writt, was exceptionally well delivered and there were not a few tears shed as the touching words went straight to many a heart. The Last Token, a beautiful tale of early Christian days in Rome, was wonderfully well told by Miss Mary Mcliroy, who succeeded in hold- ing the audience spellbound. The Right Reverend M. F. Fallon delivered a very interesting address, both,\to the graduates and the audi- ence. Confederation having been touched on in the valedictory, served as the main topic of His Lordship's address. The graduates were: Evelyn King, Catherine Harrigan, Dora Regan, Margaret. Morris, Mar- guerite Simpson, Anna Chapman, El- frida Guant, Marie Writt, Doris Quil- ter, Pauline Pigeon, Margaret Flynn, Irene De La Franier, Muriel Spoors, Dorothy Pigeon. The charming little flower girls amused the audience greatly. Their names are, the Misses Mary Hodgins, Lois Ducharme, Margaret Goettler, Betty Quinlan, Catherine McNamara, Helen Swift, Rita Bannon, Helen the Misses Pigeon, Rosalia Kappele, Jean Savage, ~ Marguerite Rheinhart, Annie Simpson and Isabel. Pearson, A SICK BABY She gave me a dear little smile this morning,, , A sweet little smile of love and of warning: It told me how wan and how frail was she, It told me how dear and how sweet she could be. ' MONS. HOUSE FOR SALE That fine 1%4 storey modern brick house at 145 Mornington street can be bought at a bargain. Large lot; garage; fire-place ; hardwood floors. Will takecar as part down payment. Easy termsor will rent, owner left the city. Apply Box 10 Mirror Office, 123 Ontario St. Margaret Keane, overflowing on | Tuesday evening, June 14th, when the | Pertinent Patter BY THE PHILISTINE The outstanding event of this ee | interested in the matter was of course the presentation of col- ors to the 1st Battalion of the Perth Regiment. This is a highly interest- ing event and one that occu7s so sel- dom that there are few people who have seen that ceremony more than onée except they were most fortunate- ly placed. The tradition of colors in the army is an old one and dates back to the days when Roman legions car- ried their "eagles" and even before. Its primary object, after the habit of carrying local gods with the troops died out, was to distinguish one unit from another. In modern warfare colors were not carried but they are used to preserve in an effective way a record of the battles in which a regi- ment takes part. The Perth Regi- ment some of these days when the awards are made will have some cita- tions to add to their new _ colors, which were the gift of the 28th Regi- ment Chapter of the 1.0.D.E. Even more interest was lent to the affair by the announcement that Major- General J. H. MacBrien, C.B., C.M.G., D.8.0., late Chief of Staff of. the Canadian forces, who was here for the occasion, had consented to become honorary colonel of the regiment. This is an unusual act and one that is greatly appreciated by the officers of the regiment. To Lt.-Col. A. W. Deacon, M.C., and his officers much credit is due the fine condition of this unit, a unit that last season was adjudged the best in its class im this military district. The cup offered for the best unit was presented to the regiment on Wednesday by Major- General MacBrien. - * cs The City and County Council is still about as far advanced as ever on the question of paving St. Andrew's street. As it stands at present the county cannot be forced to pay 4 share of this cost but intimation has been given that the county would not object very strenuously if the city can find some legal way in which to col- lect the money. It would seem that the City Council ought to get its legal sharks on the job and see if there isn't some way to get this money. The street needs paving and has needed it for some time. is the question of building walks and fixing up around the Collegiate Insti- tute. The questiton of whatever the road is to be built or not has a bear- ing there as if the road is to be paved the levels will be changed somewhat. % \ | Naturally the Board of Education is Another thing too, . from that angle as well as from the desirabil- ity of having a paved street leading up to a large school. * * * A large body of members of the local Chapter of the Eastern Star on Sunday night attended service at St. Andrew's church and heard a most appropriate sermon by the _ pastor, Rev. G. P. Duncan. This organiza- tion of the wives, sisters or mothers of Freemasons is one of the youngest lodges in the city but is a most flour- ishing one. * * * No date is definitely set for the opening of the liquor store but it is expected that some time next week, probably toward the end of the week, the store will be ready for business. In the meantime the thirsty continue to go to Kitchener for their supplies and swell the chorus of kicks against the red tape connected with buying liquor. Action is promised on the matter of beer prices which will be good news to many as the prices now obtaining are ridiculously high, higher than the bootleggers charged. * * * Citizens generally who knew him will regret that Alex Rose has seen fit to resign from the Stratford police force. He was a popular and effic- ient officer and one who will be great- ly missed. His success in office, C. Wright, a former member of the force, © will, however, be welcomed back for. "Constable Wright proved himself an efficient officer when a member of the force at a previous time. He is tactful and popular generally with 'the citizens. : * * a The First of July celebration com- mittee is very busy these days round- ing up the final details in connection with the celebration. Parties have been out through the country putting up signs pointing the way to Strat- ford for three big days and also dis- tributing automobile _ stickers. In addition the sale of souvenir buttons is being pushed as that is the only way in which the committee can raise money other than the grant from the | council. It is hoped that the citizens will make a generous response to the | -appeal to purchase these attractive badges for the occasion. * * cd An impressive service was held in ' the Congregational Church on Sunday night in memory of the late Rev. Al- E Bowers, who left this oe to be- om 129 Brunswick st. Strat- Stratford Rotary Club Entertain Last Evenin: On Thursday night the members of the Rotary Club were guests of som of the farmers in the _ surrounding country in return for hospitality offer- ed by the club some little time ago. A very happy gathering was held at the home of Jack Rutherford in North Easthope where an. interesting pro- gram was given and a most appetizing lunch served. It is-just such arfairs as these that do much to promote a better understanding between farm and city for it is only by contact that differences are brushed away and ~ most of these differences amount to little when they are given airing in the light of day. come a missionary and whose death . occurred almost as soon as he reach- ed the scene of his labors. His un- timely death will be mourned by all who knew him and the loss of a mis- -- sionary to the church will be a mat- ter of concern to all who have the -- missionary interests at heart. * * * If the advance list of picnics al- ready booked for Queen's Park is any: 2 criterion this ought to be a busy sum- mer in Stratford parks. It is perhaps -- a bit unfortunate that the Park Board -- cannot devise some way of getting some small revenue from this source -- as the board is somewhat ae ped for funds. However the park is the property of the citizens and if no charge is made for it the whole cost K must come out of the taxes. It is @ very fine picnic ground and that itis being more and more appreciated is proved by the increasing number of outside picnics that are coming in -- each year to make use of its ideal tar oe cilities. i Of all inventions, the alphabet and the printing press alone excepted those inventions which bridge dis- tances have done most for civiliza tion.--Macaulay. Auction: Sale OF of Household Furniture _ (Including several good pieces -- of walnut and mahogany) on 4 SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 1927. At 2. p.m. sharp.