= = -- rr - 3 Spot ing study of social origins by the _ Second category, should they not - €learer to the lay world that there are boundaries of knowledge which "ists. THE MIRROR THE MIRROR PUBLISHED EVBRY FRIDAY AT THB FLETCHER JOHNSTON PRESS, 123 ON- TARIO ST., STRATFORD. PHONE I15w FLETCHER JOHNSTON, BDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATER $1.00 A YRAR Stratford, November 30, 1928 oo BAPTIZED IN ICY WATERS Under the above captain there ap- peared in the daily press a news item of a@ woman who was immersed in Hiawatha Lake when the temperature ing 'snow storm. No ill effects tol: lowed the exposure and on the same evening she attended. the Holiness Mission. es This woman surely must have had the courage of her convictions, and the event atleast supports the theor- ists who claim that mind has com- plete control over matter, Indeed Christian Scientists claim that pain and sickness are unreal. But those who are called on to suffer the pain of illness calt them the sternest of oy realities. _ Science and "Luck." Candor has been one of the tra- ditional virtues of scientists. Their studies have taught them to 'prove all things.' They have taken the unknown for their field, and gradu- ally cleared up many things which our ancéstors regarded as insoluble mysteries. Thus they have - dis- spelled ignorance and superstition and helped toward a proper under- lion dollars just for one day. . Won- be an idea in this for my business OG Wit cio Cte ee Magic of a Rose. Magic of a .rose's bloom _ No one can deny. Just a rosebud in the room Brightens earth and sky. Roses nodding in the breeze Waken thoughts of joy, Lovers gathered blooms like these Back in Rome and Troy. Persian poets long ago Sang in praise divine (Words that through the ages ioe Cypress, rose and wine. Love and roses do not change All the long years through. Just a rosebud laughing there Stirs thought's joyous train. Bringing back twin blossoms fair, Youth and love again! A Business Man Views a Footbal] Game "Yeah, great crowd. . more than a hundred thousand people there. . . Let's see, at an average of, say, three-fifty a seat. Over three hundred thousand dollars. And it can't cost much to put on a game like this because they don't have to adve?t- tise it, Big chance for the boys, too. . . Heard of one who- got a thousand-dollar-a-week offer in Holly- wood. . . Wonderful organization in cheering. not much overhead. ushers must serve for nothing and ticket-takers, too. . Runs like clock- work. . . Must have taken a lot ef conferences. Makes money ~ for the merchants and the filling stations And then the railroads. Why, these people must spend fifty dollars. apiece. That's fine--mil- derful organization. There ought tu What? Somebody, made a touch- standing of this world we live in. It must be this same _ frankness that led one of the scientists at the congress in Chicago to attribute to "luck" various manifestations which investigators have not yet been able t ounderstand. In the illuminat- late Professor William Graham, Sumner cf Yale and Dr. A. G@ Keller, which has recently been published under the title "The Science of Society," luck is defined as "that which is inexplicablé on a given stage of knowledge or in View of mer's unwillingness to take the trouble to apply that knowledge." Since the scientific gentlemen in Chicago cannot be placed in the still further refine this definition of Radiator Anti-Freeze ALCOHOL Dilute it yourself 99c GALLON We deliver. ROBERTSON'S DRUG STORE Downie St. luck and say that it is often mere- Must be Above is Sir Joseph ward (left) new leader of the Unionist Party, while on the right is Hon. J. G. Coates, present Prime Minister of New Zealand. Fraser's The Store of Quality Jderchandise A Stock Carefully Selecied for your Approval Gifts from here are always appreciated. Linens Gloves Hosiery Art Goods Bags Parasols Lovely Flowers Dress Jewellery Donald D. Fraser 18-20 Ontario Street ly a pleasant synonym for 'Sgnor- ance?" This would cast no reflec- tion on science, but Simply make have not yet been crossed by scient- A RATHER SAD OUTLOOK There are some people who be- lieve in universal salvation, but we had called at office this week who mal outlook for the future. It igs not this belief prefer to bear the ills C.C.M. Skates Bicycles & Joycycles SKATES SHARPENED BICYCLE REPAIRING BABY CARRIAGES RE-TIRED Gordon E. McCarthy "The Bicycle Man" Phone 1497W 37 Ontario St. Open Evenings The Service That Satisfies SPECIAL Hot Piates 1 and 2 Holes. Come in and see them while last. L. COOK 110 Downie St. ~ Phone 175 Plumber and Electrician "All The World Loves a Lover" and ' All the girls love our home- made candies, fresh from our spotlessly clean candy kitchen. Grant's Confectionery Stratford Woodstock Near Majestic Theatre. 89 Downie Street Richards f& Transfer London Stratford Guelph Telephone 1267 Local and Long Distance Moving. they have than fly to others they "The Store That Service Built" know not of, Phone 1580 Residence 2198 FRANK P. GIBBS| Chartered Accountant 102 Ontario St. Stratfosd, Ont. b (Beacon Saline re harmonies, spacing, the placing of "articles related by use in relative po- ~of the room: parchment, of mica, of georgette over silk, and had THE MIREGR Whatever the psychological rea- Sons may be, the tact remains that there has been created a vogue for the home. Never has the home been more studied, its best points Care- fully accented, its poor points subtly concealed. Lighting effects, color sitions, warmth, welcome -- all these are caretully studied today until it is safe and sane to state that the home has become a cult. Fashion experts have had much to do with creating this enthusiasm for lovelier homes, for they insist that a woman is no more beautiful than her enviroument, or, rather, that the set- ting she makes for her beauty is as important as the beauty itself. Maybe just such an opening wedge of suggestion was all that was essen- tial to light the lamp of homage to the home, but, whatever it was, the wedge has gradually widened, until today there is nothing of greater ma- | terial importance to the smart woman than the possession of an equally smart home. Nor is this desire typi- cal of the woman only. Latent in the girl are the same instincts demand- ing surroundings of beauty. Latent in the boy are the same impulses to- ward physical comfort that are re- sponsible for deep chairs, revolving tables, mannish lamps, beautiful but substantial smoking stands, and auto- matic lighters--all fashioned in the name of the tired business man. And when it comes to gifis-- The living-room gives more scope for gift furnishings than does any | other room in the house, for here are '& gathered together the various acces- sories to comfort and happiness of each individual member of the fam- ily. Do you like window shopping? We saw a beautiful store window display recently that was getting great attention from the passersby. In the living-room the attention was first of all focussed on the huge Christmas tree which siood in one corner of the room. It was lavishly decorated with crystal balls, tinsel, snow, colored electric lights and all the joyous paraphernalia of Christ- mas time. The room itself had walls covered with a paper between an ivory and a gray in tone, Self-pat- terned in a damask design. The pic- tures were mostly framed .and were not numerous. The black marble fireplace was aglow with the reflec- tion of the fire which burned in all its safety of electrical devices, and above the mantel hung a very beau- tiful mirror which caught and gave back the reflection of a lovely pas: toral scene hung on the opposite side One large and several smaller rugs were on the polished floor, these be- ing Persians which showed a wealth of jewel tons in their deep-piled lux- uriousness. Sash curtains of Rodier net took over curtains of two-toned silk rep in gold and mulberry, and the chesterfield suite was upHolster- -ed in figured ramie in harmonizing tones, while the many cushions in easy chairs, on the chesterfield and even on the floor were in all-colors, in solid tones, in combinations in bro- cades, silk tapestries, in satin show- ing the modernistic appliques, in modernistic patterned satin, in suede and in the harder surfaced leathers. Table lamps showed shades. of pleated taffeta, of of metal, of glass or of wood. 'Two very charming table lamps had bases of glass, one of Steigel glass in pale amethyst tones and the other § of Laligue in opaque white, and these were shaded in matching tones of parchment. Fireplace accessories held a prominent place in the gift window-gazeys' opinion, and they were most suitable in wrought iron and in brass, although copper is also most attractive. End tables, nests of tables, corner tables and the corner bookcase and desk combined as shown as suitable gifts, and there was a Governor Win- throp desk which called forth ex- clamations of envy. Book cases of both open and glassed type, chairs of leather, or those of carved wood, Or, again, the upholstered chairs which do not lean to the overstuffing which characterizes so many of the chester- field Suites were arranged with small book and lamp tables nearby, or with the magazine stand or sew- ing stand or smoking stand near at hand. Ornaments are not as much in the public eye as they formerly were, and now the ornaments one sees in the 'Smart living- Toom are generally bases of glazed or unglazed pottery, | | close kin to the elements of use, for it is not an age of knick-knacks. A | | | rack of brass ashtrays, a low bowl | for flowers, another for fruit, an in- laid box for cigarettes, a box of fire- place matches--these are ornamental but their reason for existence in the | living-room of today is that they are useful.' There are many more incidentals one might mention in connection with the living-room, but it is not ne- cessary to do so to convey the desir- ed idea. In this window stood a card on which was printed in letters of gold: If your living-room is successful you will want to stay in it--your friends will want to come to it. The truth of which we must ad- mit. FUNERAL SERVICE R. WHITE & CO. 80 Ontario Phone 33 Night 376, Christmas Cards 12 in fancy box 45c -Robertson's Drug Store Downie St. Shops Are Fullof Gifts that any can buy for your Christmas Gift. YOUR PHOTOGRAPH must be taken now if you wish to givea photograph to your best friends or. loved ones. At the--- ROGERS STUDIO 83 Downie St. Phone 1076m Pictures and Picture Framing Framed Pictures Christmas showing of framed pictures -- at- tractive small pictures suitably framed 75¢ to $2.50 Large Framed Pictures Copies of famous paint- . ings, pictures full of in- terest for art lovers $4.00 to $12.00 Picture Framing In choice of gold or walnut mouldings -- prompt attention to special orders for Christmas. Select frames now and have them packed for mailing, free. gt: att Noi "Ge ae ee tae HOME FURNITURE FUNERAL SERVICE Ay fpttine aT Pe als a Me ge CAs ti 4% 1S YOUR HOME READY For Christmas ? NEW CHESTERFIELD SUITES--the sort of suite you wish- Santa Clau would bring you--in choice of covering and style, for three-pieces $98.00 to $195.00 OCCASIONAL CHAIRS--the different style and smart ap- pearance of these chairs is no indication of the remarkably low price ' $14.50 to $19.00 DESKS AND BOOKCASES--A particularly seasonable pur- chase----some place to put the new books--an extra section for a sectional bookcase--or a wonderful new desk--prices of wide range. Bookcase sections ........% Desks 4 507052. Et ne ta Re ae i, a tak Se te, ck ee Be A ee Bk Bi . - $7.00. up fos) ae TABLES AND LAMPS--Two of the "gift" lines in the store that prove most popular--a great variety of new tables for livingroom use: . . 5. dss +0 ns 5 cave' nies seed DS tO $36.00 Floor Lamps, Bridge, Foner and Table Lamps $2.25 to $42. R. WHITE & CO. 80 ONTARIO 8ST. PHONE 33, NIGHT 876