Ti 2 ai No. 2 STRATFORD, ONT., FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 1927 Vol. 5 ' Nurses' Graduation Again Creates Much Interest Amid the most beautiful surround- ings afforded by the grounds at the home of G. G. McPherson, K.C., on Brie street, the graduation exercises of the Nurses' Training School of the General Hospital on Wednesday after; noon were most impressive. There was a large attendance of citizens, in- dicating the keen interest taken in this public institution by the citizens "in general. J. A. Makins, chairman of the board, was m charge of the af- fair and in the course of his remarks took the opportunity of expressing thanks to the supporters of the hos- pital and the staff. He referred to the increasing use being made of the building by the citizens, pointing out ' that this year up to last Sunday there had been 209 more patients than for the same period last year. Among the many speakers on the program were Judge J. L. Killoran, Dr. P. L. Tye of Milverton, warden of the county; Mayor J. R. Stanley, of St. Marys, Hon. Dr. Monteith, Miss A. M. Munn, Mrs. A. Hahn, Mrs. G. G. McPherson, Ald. R. L. Oman and Miss M. Derby. Musical numbers were provided by the S. C. I. orchestra un- der the direction of W. H. Bishop. Miss Irene Muma and the S.C. IL Girls' quartette, consisting of I Muma, ©. Harris, C. Copus and K. Bishop. The honors of the class were cap- tured largely by Miss V. Anderson of Brussels, who was awarded the medal for general proficiency, presented by Aid.""R. L. Oman on behalf. of the mayor and also the special prize for medicine, given and presented by Dr. Monteith. Miss Selma Meyschein won the prize for surgery and Miss Wilks for practical work. Following were the graduates: Violet Anderson, Brussels; Meyschein, Stratford, R. R. 3; K. Brunner, Stratford, R. R. ..0. 5; Selma Meyschein, Seton RAR. No. 3; Lily M. Wilks, Tillsonburgh; Mona Cameron, Listowel, a bull, Kirkton. Freda Auction Sale of Household Goods Phonograph and contents of "Bird. | land" (inchuding Birds, Cats, Dogs etc.,on Saturday, June 25th. at s ~2p.m: sharp at "Birdland", 141% ~~ Pownie St., Stratford. Terms {. Cash. JONES, auctioneer Anna. Pertinent Patter BY THE PHILISTINE On Sunday the lst Battalion of the Perth Regiment paraded to church and in the course of his sermon Major Canon Cluff, chaplain of the regi- ment, had some rather pointed things to say about the new liquor legisla- tion. He urged that the military men give a lead in this as in war and see that the new law is observed in the spirit as well as the letter. _ He point- ed out that the people of the province have been given their liberties as of yore and that it was up to them to see that the privileges thus extended were not abused. His point is very well taken and none will find fault with him for his timely appeal. It is just plain common sense, a _ quality that is sometimes lacking when legis- lation of this kind is being considered. Unfortunately there are too many fan- atics in thhis world who are either for or against a thing without seeing the other side. A littke give and take and the exercise of just ordinary reason is all that is necessary in these matters and it is to be hoped that the new law will be respected and the privileges thus extended, abused as Major Cluff requested in his sermon. Reports from other places indicate that after the first rush was over things show an im- provement from old conditions and if that continues there will be no quar- rel with the new law. * cd * Stratford's Fire Department turned in a very neat bit of work the other morning for which it should get due credit. A very nasty blaze on Downie street in the Shapiro block was wel! under way before being noted and it could easily have been a most serious fire. As it was however the depart- ment was able to keep it under con- trol and prevent its spreading to other buildings. Work of this kind is ap- preciated by the citizens and this de- nd Anna C. Turn- | partment has again and again proven | -its efficiency in just such instances. x *& %& "Next year the Synod of the Evan- gelical Lutheran Church of Canada | | is to meet in Stratford. That was de- | | cided at the close of the meeting in | Milverton the other day when the in- | vitation of Zion Lutheran Church was accepted. This is an honor to that congregation and to the city for it is the first time that this body has met in Stratford. This city incidentally seems to be a favorite spot for church bodies to meet as it has been honor- ed by many important church courts, such as the, recent Presbyterian Gen- not. eral Assembly, the London Confer- ence of the United Church, the Pres- byterian Synod of Hamilton and Lon- don and others in the past._ Strat- ford citizens have a reputation for hospitality and there never yet has delegates to these conventions. * * * Stratford citizens are interested in the induction of the Rev. Frank Ma- linsky into the charge of St. John's Lutheran Church at Seebach's Hill. Mr. Malinsky is well known in the city and has many friends here, friends who will remember with pleas- ure his stay in Stratford as pastor of the St. Peter's Lutheran church. He will be welcomed back to the district. * * * Stratford's. liquor shop was com- plete ready for the stock Tuesday morning but there wasn't any stock and up to today there was no sign of any. However the wish being the father to the thought or something like that there were all kinds of rum- ors afoot about the opening of the stere. The manager was seen going to the Custom's Office' with an offic- ial looking document in his hand and many conjectured that he was going to "clear" a car of whiskey. That was merely moonshine as was also the story that had considerable vogue on Thursday that the liguor had ar- rived by motor truck during the night with a large cordon of police guard- ing its transfer to the store. Some word is expected tonight or tomorrow about the opening but up to today nothing has come through from To- ronto. COMMUNICATION The Stratford Gas Plant, which has been taken over by the City is in all probability a paying 'concern; but ac- cording to rumors about town, is not at present paying running expenses. There must be a reason for this. Is it the fault of the commission itself through inadequate advertising, or is the prices charge for gas? There is a sense of injustice in the air. caused | through the methods of distribution, | we understand. If a sufficient charge is made for gas, why charge for the use of the meter which indicates the quantity of gas used? It would-be just as fair for a_ store-keeper to charge his customers for the use of the scales that weigh his goods, 4l- though most people would call it an imposition and.a nonsensical idea. --VIOLA. been a failure reported in dealing with -- man whose death will Will Mean More Families and Workmen for Here Ottawa C. N. R. Shops is closing -- down and the work done in the seo pace there will be done in Stratford and © Montreal Shops. There was in the employ of the Ottawa shops between zt 50 and 60 men. These employees -- who have been given the option of -- coming to Stratford or Montreal. It -- is to be hoped that the majority of them will decide on becoming Strat--- ford citizens. oe Sudden Demise of = Respected Citizen Martin Edgar, one of the best known and highly respected residents © : of Stratford, was removed by death > very suddenly on Wednesday morn--- ing. The late Mr. Edgar was a Nna-- tive of South Hasthope and was 70 years of age, the most of his life hav- ing been spent in Etratford. A member of Avon Lodge, I.0.0.F. for 50 years, and a faithful member of the Ontario Street Baptist Church for many years, Mr. Edgar was one of Stratford's finest citizens and a be sincerely mourned by a host of friends. on Besides his wife a family of two sons, William of New York City; Rob-- ert of Stratford, and five daughters, Margaret of the Collegiate Institute. staff St. Thomas, Mary, Albion, Mich., Mrs. V. Teskey of Carmangay, Alta.; -- Mrs. Lorne Clarke of Stratford and Christine of Ann Arbor, Mich., sur- vive him. One brother, Samuel Ed- -- gar and a sister, Miss Annie Edgar both of Strafford, also survive. HOTEL MEN MET HERE A meeting of the Hotel Keepers' AS- sociation of the Province of Ontario. - was held at the Quéen's Hotel Tues- ~ day, June 21. The meeting was ad- dressed by Major Robins. They were inspecting the hotels and discussed the new regulations. The partitions, se tables and chairs in hotels, as well as all advertising is now-eliminated, and will be illegal to have any displa; that has a semblance of a bar. © OH HECK! Dirty-!! Well I washed 'em, I soaped 'em, and I scoured. 'em; I've rubbed 'em till they're sore;. That's shadows on the knuckles, mum. Only shadows, nothing more. 2 Can't I eat my dinner, & I'm hungrier than ten, Can't I eat my dinner? I'li go up and wash 'em then. A_bite or two don't hurt ed If it is with dirty paws. ; The smile of him has won me "Batin' food with dirty hands -- * Ain't breaking any le