es et Vol. 8 STRATFORD, JAN. 23, 1931 No. 34 Stratford Man Becomes Commander of Cantens Stratford Odd Fellows, and Strat- ford citizens in general will join in extending congratulations to George FF. Heideman and C. V. Kruspe, whose promotions to high positions in the ranks of the Canton in Ontario reflect credit on Odd Fellowship in this city. Mr. Heideman becomes commander of all the Cantons in the province. His rank' will be that of Brigadier- General. This is a post which is high- ly prized in the Canton. It is awarded by means of a ballot in all the Can- tons in Ontario. This year, five can- didates sought the honor, the Strat- ford man being the successful can- didate. Incidentally, this is the first ¢ime the honor has come to one of the smaller cities. It is well deserved in this case. Mr. Heideman is a char- ter member of Canton, No. 15, of Stratford. He has served in all the offices in that organization, and for the past three years has been inspec- tor of all the Cantons in Ontario. This latter position is the one of which Mr. Kruspe now assumes. He too, is a charter member of the loc- al Canton, and has been an Odd Fel- low for over twenty years. The term, of office in each case is three years, and during that time, the local men will do considerable traveling, calling on each Canton in hold office. L. J. SALTER APPOINTED INDUSTRIAL COMMISSIONER Stratford's newest official is L. J. NEW WING WAS OPENED IN 1926 AT A COST OF ABOUT $137,000 legiate institute which was damaged by fire this morning, started in 1926. The original contract called for an expenditure of $150,000, but $15,000 more was spent before the work was completed. This sum in- cluded building and furnishing as well as repairs to the old wing which it is estimated, cost about $28,000. That would leave the cost of build- ing and equipping the new wing at about $137,000. Work on the new wing of the col-* The new wing was described 3s semi-fireproof. The joists in the lower part of the wing were of steel, but in the upper halls and _ class- rooms wooden joists were used, and it is there that the greatest damage was done. Specifications in the contract call- |/ ed for a building with twelve class- rooms, manual training and domestic |, science rooms, principal's office, lib- | | rary, teachers' room, gymnasium and assembly hall. | | This week has been an anxious one for the boys who have delayed don- ning the winter underwear. * * * Probably the weatherman heard that the city council had decided to give Alberta coal a test. bd * * The report of City Treasurer Thom- as Ballantyne shows that the city had a balance on hand of $2,634.01 at the end of the year. * ca * Some person had the good taste to steal Ald. G. I. Graff's new car this the province during the time they , Week. The defence will probably be that the thief was anxious to get the popular alderman back on his feet again. * * * Annual vestry meeting is held St. James's Parish Hall. Harold S. Salter. He is the first to occupy the|Bradshaw is Rector's warden again position of Industria in the city. Mr. Salter's appointment was approved by the City Council this week, a move which was a fore- 1 Commissioner |and George J. Nornabell is again the | |People's Warden for 1931. * * ' The city council has placed the | Local Happenings In Brief council to have the Transient Trad- ers' By-law amended to cover laun- dries. The local company rightly feels that any "cleaning up" which is to ibe done in Stratford can be handled by Stratford people. as * * The committee of the whole of the city council has recommended that a combined Old Boys' Reunion and ce- lebration of Stratford's 100th birth- day be held in 1932 amd the the May-| or call a meeting of all who are in- terested to discuss it. That "all who! lare interested" 'about 18,500 people in this city. ae * * } is strongly favored by the Inspector of Public Schools for North Perth. 'on our bank accounts. * * * | John Pringle, former veteran. de- pot master here who retired from ac- las . ' tive service on New Year's Day was presented with a purse of gold as a one conclusion, si int- | i oa ; & e since the appoint-|stamp of approval on the National toyon of appreciation for his 45 years ment had been passed by the new committee of the whole at its regu- lar meeting on the previous Friday night. The salary connected with the office will be $4,000 per year, with traveling and office expenses added. The appointment of an industrial commissioner has been urged by the Board of Trade on former occasions, and it was as a result of action by that body that the proposal came up for consideration again this year. A clause in the contract between Mr. Salter and the city provides that the agreement can be terminated in three months if desirable. Mr. Salter accepts the position with a conviction that he will be able to serve to the benefit of Stratford and Stratford citizens. In addressing the city council, he expressed the opinion that many American firms would be seeking to establish branches in Ca- nada. If Stratford were to secure some of these industries, she must not sit back and wait for them to come to her, he declared. He sounded a note which should be worth remembering when he urged that all citizens be loyal to the city and ever ready to sell Stratford. | Onion Week. There's an action which 'will bring tears to the eyes of many a Stratford housewife during the next seven days. * * * Cecil Taylor, West Gore Street, an employee of the C. N. R. roundhouse has a narrow escape from death when buried in coal while at his | work. * * * "If it rained soup I'd be there with a fork,' wailed one Perth farmer this week. The egg market has hit the toboggan and his pet hen has started to lay double-header eggs. * * ales act as chairman of the Police Com- mission for the year. The report of the Chief of Police showing a de- crease of 106 in the number of per- sons summmoned and a total of 503 eases of lost or stolen property with property to the value of $9,808 recov- ered, earned favorable comment from the Commission, and reflected credit on the police force. * * * The executive and employees of a local laundry have petitioned the Magistrate J. A.-Makins will again | 'of service with the road. i * * ue | Stratford coal dealers report that 'local citizens are buying more soft 'coal this winter. A survey of the 'grocers would probably reveal that 'more soap is being sold. t em | Stratford billiard parlor proprietors 'will appear before the committee of ithe whole of the city council at the .next meeting with the request they | be allowed to keep their places of business open until midnight. Wasn't a Paying Business Moran and Mack, black-face come- dians, used to tell this story. Re- member it? "We raised pigs on our farm-- bought little pigs and raised them to be big pigs." "How much did you pay for little pigs?" "$3.00." "How much did you sell the big pigs for?" "$3.00." F "You can't make money that way." "We found that out." the 'A.E.Hunter New President of Horticultural Society The selection of A. E. Hunter as President of the Stratford Agricul- tural Society should be a popular one, jespecially among the flower-loving members of the board. Mr. Hunter's work as a member and officer of the Stratford Horticultural Society, as well as chairman of the horticultural district is well known in Stratford. As he announced upon accepting the honor which was tendered him, he was born on the farm and has the welfare of the farmer at heart in matters pertaining to the annual fall fair. After all, the annual fair is an agricultural fair, and as such should receive particular support and inter- est from the farmers. What interests the farmer interests every person, and as one member of the Agricultur- al Society has said, Stratford has al- ways co-operated in making-the fair 'a success. Once again, James Stewart has ac- cepted the office of secretary-treas-_ urer. He has held that position for many years, and his place would be hard to fill should he ever wish to be relieved. He has shown a surplus of $258 on last year's fair despite the fact that the exhibition encountered should mean just|;ainy weather on the first day. By the way, the auditors tell one on Mr. Stewart. When going over the The additive method of substraction pooks, they found that he had paid out twenty cents for which he had not made a record on the books, As in Now there's a method we might use mr, Stewart had his report ready for the annual meeting, he paid the twen- ty cents out of his own pocket rather than go over the books again to make the correction. Made The Recipient of a Beautiful Gold Watch L. J. Salter, the new Industrial Com- missioner for Stratford, enters upon his new duties feeling that he does so with the best wishes of his former associates in the McLagan Manufac- turing Company. Previous to leaving the company, Mr. Salter was made the recipient of a beautiful gold watch, and a crotch gathering in the office of the presi-. dent, D. M. Wright. The presentation was made by F, G. Scrimgeour. For Mrs. Salter, Miss Margaret Carey made the presentation of a large bou- quet of roses. spoke briefly wishing Mr. Salter every success in his new work. Mr. Salter had previously been pre- of the company. Any man who can keep up appear- ances and keep down expenses while still wearing a smile may be classed as a success, THE BEST IN TALKING PICTURES NOW PLAYING CONSTANCE BENNETT in 'Sin Takes A Holiday' An Education On How To Manage Sweethearts And Husbands - MONDAY -- TUESDAY tS LAWRENCE TIBBETT GRACE MOORE in "NEW MOON" THE THRILL OF A She Called Her Lawyers-- But He Called Her pore | Beck ae, THE STRATFORD MIRROR walnut smoking stand at an informal. D. M. Wright and L. F. McCaul sented with a traveling bag and out- -- fit and a desk lamp by the travelers -- ree : bs