A) ae ate every advantage of studying the mov- ~ ghort No. 47 STRATFORD, ONT., FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1928 Provincial Treasurer Returns From Hollywood The Hon. Dr. J. D. Monteith took ing picture industry during his re- cent visit to Hollywood, attending a convention of the Moving Picture En- gineers. He was only in that city a time before receiving a wire from the Studio Control in New York, giving him admission to every activity of the industry in that place. We were granted the privilege of an interview with the Hon. Dr. J. D. Monteith, the popular member for North Perth, and the efficient provin- cial treasurer. If it be true that every great movement is the result of en- thusiasm then one does not wonder at the success Dr. Monteith has had since accepting the office of Provin- cial Treasurer. Whether he is con- scious of the fact or not his modus operandi is nature's way of operating, that is from within out. A superficia] study of the problems of the country is no more satisfying to him than would a superficial diag- nosis of one of his patients. Most people, said the doctor, are not aware of the tremendous magnitude of the moving picture industry. At the present time it is the third largest industry in the United States, and the fifth largest industry in the world. Ninety-five per cent. of the present moving picture output is American. British capital, however, in an en- deavor to supersede other countries has subscribed $5,000,000 to increase the manufacture of English films, and by research to improve the technique. The British House of Commons has also interested itself in this regard, and separate units are being established in the Overseas Dominions as part of the same movement. The major motive in their efforts is to majntain British standards in film production. "We can't estimate the powerful means of education," said he, as he leaned forward on his desk, and filled with the same zest as is his custom when addressing a large aud- ience, "that the moving picture is going to be. Inestimable in the value to the youth of our land in its appeal- CHARIVARI ae § A ies «ea ie et ek Oe Ne AUCTION SALE of HOUSEHOLD GOODS 52 Mowat Street on Saturday, May 5th, 1928 1.30 p.m. Harry Pitts, Mrs. Vernor, Auctioneer Owner Once again things begin to boom industrially in the city and from all signs this year Stratford ought to be in for something in the way of an industrial revival before 1928 is out. Definite announcement has been made of one new industry to manufacture chocolate coatings and syrups and of which one of our most progressive young business men, C. W. Stillman, is the president, provided that the necessary amendment can be put through to the rather nonsensical res- idential street by-law which encum- bers the city statutes. This concern ig a branch of a well established com- pany and is not an experiment in any way. It will mean work from the be- ginning for local contractors in fixing it up and afterwards employment for a number of employees to begin with and perhaps more afterwards. It is in indeed worthwhile and C. W. Still- man, of Stillman's Creameries who is largely responsible for bringing it here, is tobe congratulated on his efforts in trying to get a new industry for our city. & * * Ther in addition to that concern through the eye what was other- wise taught without the stimulation of the imagination, but this one thing we must keep in mind," continued the Provincia] Treasurer, "we must and will see that nothing through these channels enters the young mind other than the best. You might state in your publication that by way of edu- cational effort there is being distri- buted gratis 200 reels a day to church- es, schools, societies and other wel- fare organizations. It is believed that the influence of the motion picture is sufficiently important to warrant this endeavor. It may be of interest to note as well that one million people in Ontario attend the moving picture shows in Ontario every week. The Censure Board which is under the department is endeavoring to im- prove and maintain the high standard of these films. The doctor has proved himself not only a politician but a statesman. When Premier Ferguson chose him for the office of Provincial Treasurer he showed good judgment. there seems to be still another chance for an addition to the manufacturing family of the city as efforts are be- ing made to interest a Grand Rapids concern in two of the empty factories here. This industry would be a good sized one if it can be landed and there seems to be good prospects. It will make radio horns and amplifiers and would be a branch of the American company. * * ak Although the new dog by-law has come in for considerable in the way of criticism there has been one very fine feature in connection with it. That is the citizens with dogs have flocked in to buy dogs for their pets and have manifested a desire to make the best of the situation. Tax Collec- tor Major Denroche having supplied as many as 500 tags in a few days. True there has been much grumbling and many complaints made to the tax collector about the matter but still the people have paid the tax. Wheth- er there will be any serious attempt made to have the by-law amended in any form is not known though it is not unlikely as there is a feeling that whose taxes have been paid should have the privilege of running through the winter months at least. There is considerable misapprehen- sion about the by-law though in the matter of the penalty for a dog being caught at large. It is not $5 as it was under the old by-law but $1. True a charge of a breach of the by-law may also be laid but this is not likely to happen in ordinary cases where the dog's license has been paid and the animal is just picked up on the street. The prospects are that by the end of the week the first issue of dog tags will have been sold out. There has been a most unexpected rush for tags on the part of the citizens and as a result it has been quite a struggle to keep enough on hand to meet the de- man. dogs The Classic City Arena Company is facing what appears to be bankruptcy with very little in the way of re- deeming features. The directors have worked hard to try to make a success of the rink but it was an impossible feat from the beginning. Had there Hon. Dr. J. D. MONTEITH FINE WEATHER GREETED LOCAL ODDFELLOWS SUNDAY Maybe one of the most successful 1.0.0.F. anniversary services ever held was that of last Sunday when Avon and Romeo lodge brethren at- tended the Central United Church. Rev. W. E. Donnelly, B.A., had an in- spiring message. grhe beautiful weath- er seemed so fittingly to greet the fine sentiments which Oddfellowship is but the expression of. The Chair- man of the committee in charge of the arrangements for the service were Bros. W. Burt, and the secretary, L. Player, while the Commander of the Encampment was Sergt. Ed. Herbert; Geo. Ward and Wm. Dill, Marshalled Romeo and Avon Lodges. Those who attended the jervice were greatly pleased with the music rendered by the choir, which is under the leader- ship of Talman J. M. Gotby, L.R.A.M., and the quartet composed of Mrs. A E. Lennox, Miss Mabel Capling, Messrs. C. A. Moore and W. H. Grosch sang with good effect, and most ex- pressively rendered the selection, "Jesus Lover of My Soul." Altogeth- er the service was of such a character that it will undoubtedly prove an in- fluence which will add new zea] and encouragement to the work of the lodges who attended this service. Ve, PHONE 2 2 SE JONES. (Continued on page 4)