THE MIRROR | : Pertinent Patter (Continued from page 1) proper style. It is a project that should commend itself to- not only Stratford but citizens of the towr? between here and Goderich. The last piece of this road is to be paved this year and it is likely that the cele- bration will be held in connection with the opening of the new stretch of road which will mark the completion of the whole. * * * The C. N. R. Shops here continues to forge ahead and the plant for the treatment of locomotive springs is adding to its laurels. This plant which is unique of its kind is one that gives to locomotive springs much the same treatment as automobile springs and it was installed in the first place 28 an experiment but it has been so successful that now nearly all the spring work for the entire system is being brought here and the plant has had to be enlarged. * * * Few men have warranted such a general outpouring of good wishes as "was in evidence this week at the two functions held for Vivian G. Snell. former Divisional Freight Agent here, who has been transferred to Montreal. In the afternoon of Wednesday he was feted by his fellow C. N. R. em- ployees, including many high offic- ials from Montreal, Toronto and De- troit. They presented him with a diamond tie pin and many words of praise and friendly feeling. W. J. Piggott, superintendent of the ae ford Division made the presentation. | Then in the evening there was a} dinner in the Board of Trade rooms| attended by upwards of 100 citizens,! materials will play an important role kasd for the summer, but they are discreet held in Mr. Snell's honor. there were many speeches and at a proper time, Mr. Snell was present- ed with a grandfather clock and sev- eral pieces of silverware. The ad- dress was read by N. F. Babb and the presentation made by A. C. Mc- Leod. The occasion was a very happy one and Mr. "Very Good" Snell was given a most royal sendoff from the) city. * * * : The good news was received on Thursday that Stratford's city water had regained its priarine purity or very nearly so. It appears that there is some slight impurity shown in the water test of one of the artesian wells, or so they say at Toronto. Since a test made before any mains were flushed out or anything done to the water at all indicated that the water was all right it is difficult to see just what all the hubbub was about and there is a sneaking suspicion that the bad test "was perhaps due to some- -body's blunder in Toronto rather than to anything wrong with the water. a we There has been considerable hubbub raised over the annual gifts to the city fathers of a pen or pencil or both. Usually in years past this presenta- What Fashion Has In tore for Coming Season Under the heading, "What Fashion has in Store for Spring and Summer," Jean Patou has the following interest- ing information to give; SPORTS AND MORNING DRESSES There will be much English cloth, a lot of cashmere, woolen and _ silk sweaters. Sweaters will henceforth change in appearance ,thanks to rein- crustations of material, which break the monotony of belt lines. It is impossible, whén one wants a beauti- ful English sweater, to change the horizontal stripe, as the looms for fine woolens and silks are successful only in this kind of work. Colors are bright, gay and assertive. Skirts very often are divided, and in any case they always are very wide while preserving a straight line. They still are short, which is but logical. I draw particular attention in this category of clothes to beach and swim- ming suits. In the latter we have a diversity of coloring and striping. The colorings will not run in sea water. I use the same effects for pajamas and bath robes. AFTERNOON AND EVENING GOWNS In this category there is something really new to be achieved by means of a difficult and complicated cut; by a perfect riot of flounces running in every direction, sloping up in front or at the back, pleated or gathered, cut on the cross or cut straight, but al- ways carefully studied so that the ef- fect of the dress is youthful. Printed in design and even in color. A new note in ensembles of this character is the use of printed mater- ial for the coat with a plain dress. The dernier cri is coat and dress to match in the same printed fabric. This was a difficult problem to solve, for stuffs printed in colors and de- signs suitable for frocks are rarely adapted for the coats that accompany them. There is a distinct tendency to re- turn to the pre-war fashion of tailor- made, the skirt and short jacket made of taffeta, moire, alpaca and even of lightweight lianages, worn with light lingerie blouses. These give women that trim_aspect we used to admire so much. Among the fabrics used for these ensembles and tailor-mades is' the wool-flower, a-new fabric and one of the most successful ventures in lain- age that we have seen for a long time. It combines all the qualities of woolen fabric and of silk crepe. For evening gowns, as well as after- noon tailor-mades, materials dyed in the yarn play an important part; moire, taffeta, faille in all colors. Be- sides these old friends brought back in favor, there is a wide range of satins, georgettes, crepes romain, fleurs de soie, chiffons and crepe de chine both plain and printed. There are few embroidered dresses. These are sad years for the embroid- erers. It is partly their own fault, for they have not produced enough novel- ty. But it is chiefly, the fault of Luneville, which has tired us all of beads, of pail letters and even of strass. : Widows are wonderful, I love you; I love you; he said for the umpteeth time; speak; answer me. The maiden coyly hung her head. Oh John, she said, this is so sudden. Don't be afraid darling--would you like me to ask your mother first? Oh, no, no, she gasped. Mother is a widow. I want you for myself. Subscribe for The Mirror. MOTHER GOOSE DOT PUZZLE Simple Simon ~ _ dropped 2 leffar Vy In fhe mail-box. he.sagcy "1 XYYONDER_IF 2 1S Je ~ 1 goto a 19 ! og! 18 20 YYERE, COLD \YOULD THE POSTAGE ~ STAMP ? "? WILBERT C. BERRY Piumbing and Heating Contractor Specializing in RE-MODELLING HEATING SYSTEMS 185 John St. Your Repair Work Appreciated All Work Guaranteed Phone 338-F the end of the year and has made choice scandal for the election. This year the aldermen have all been given a pen and pencil] and have them now, the proper time of the year to get them when they will be useful all through the year. There is a very definite objection to aldermen buying themselves expensive presents but surely there can be no real objection to the city presenting men who give many hours of their time free to the city in the course of the year, with useful articles such as pens and pen- cils. Any argument against it would Many shades. Sale price have to be sounder than any brought tion has not taken place until toward forward yet by anyone. Ladies' silk hose, full fashioned, sub-standards of good oe ceetoteoeses te Oe héw seg aePe Gets testbecsviev.es +e 121} ONTARIO STREET TEXTILE SALES ROOM BARGAINS FOR THE WEEK-END A special purchase of small size princess slips, good quality silk Rayon, shadow proof hem. Perfects. j Marie, pink, peach, orchid, mint, black; mid-blue, mist and sand. Sale Colors white, maize, Rose price .2 te ek a ee eg awn a odo od bee eee $1.59 | Ladies' silk and wool hose, fully fashioned, sub-standards of Mer- cury make. Sale price 22.2262 22th oe csc eee ees eee ere c eens 79¢