Hadn't Time "Commended to Persons Afflicted With Hurryitis) Hadn't time to greet the day, Hadn't time Hadn't time Hadn't time Hadn't time laugh or play; wait a while, give a smile dream or muse, Hadn't time glean the news; Hadn't time train his mind; Hadn't time tobe just kind; Hadn't time to see a joke, Hadn't time to write his folk; Hadn't time to eat a meal, Hadn't time to deeply feel; Hadn't time to take a 'rest, Hadn't time to act his best Hadn't time tohelp a cause , _ Hadn't time to make a pause; . Hadn't time to pen a note, Hadn't time to cast a vote; Hadn't time to sing a song, Hadn't time to right a wrong; Hadn't time to send a gift, Hadn't time to practice thrift; Hadn't time to exercise, Hadn't time to scan the skies; Hadn' time to heed a cry, © Hadn't time to say goodbye; Hadn't time tostudy poise, Hadn't time to repress noise; Hadn't time to go abroad, Hadn't time to serve his God; Hadn't time to lend or give, Hadn't time to really live; Hadn't time to read this verse, Hadn't time--he's in a_ hearse. . El THE STRATFORD MIRROR investments In Canada The total amount of capital from other countries invested in Canada as at the end of 1330 was $6,375,533,- 000, an increase of $229,000,000, in comparison with the total at the end of 1929, according to one of the leading financial papers. This paper stated that of the total out-|] side investment in Canada, 61% is| now American, 35% British, and 4% from other countries. In 1913 the percentages were: United States 22, Great Britain 73, and cther countries 5. In the eleven years since the war United States investments in Can- ada have increased by $1,669,000,000; British investments have increased only $22,000,000; and other foreign investments have declined $23,000,-. 000. In the past five years alone United States investments have shown a net increase of more than $1,000,- 000,000. DAY AND NIGHT SERVICE - ¥ ae aS al HE STRATFORD MIRROR 3 Trotting Races 2 Mile Steeplechase : STRATFORD | Monday, Oct. 12, Thanksgiving Day, 2 p.m. Best Trotters and Pacers in Ontario Toronto Hunt Club Jumpers in thrilling 1o-jump Steeplechase. ADMISSION, 55c Grandstands, 25c and 50ce Box Seats, 75c The entries are large--a real] attraction. TAXI PHONE GG PHONE ROY HUEHNERGARD For Sale or to Rent A Rebuilt Typewriter One of the best makes Apply The Mirror Office 123 Ontario St. Phone 115w [HEADQUARTERS School Supplies IN SCRIBBLERS AND NOTE BOOKS Pat's Bookstore 83 Downie Phone 296 PARTRIDGE SANITARY & HEATING ENGINEERS Stratford and Toronto Plumbing, Heating, Sheet Metal Work and Roofing 29 Ontario St. Phone 1257. READ THE MIRROR "ADS." EVERY EVENING 8 SHARP _ Lions Club Cast and Chorus: 250. rma' ion Play Headquarters, Board of Trade Roo ms, 88 Ontario Street, phone 398. Sanniinged. eachawtes 'tickets on sale at PASSION PLAY HEAD QUARTERS, Board of Trade, and from all members of the Stratford Exact Freiburg Religious Dra ma to be seen here in replica Choir of Nearly 100--Special Symphony Orchestra STRATFORD ARENA Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, October 19, 20, 21 PRICES: Evenings, $1, $1.50, $2. AllSeats Reserved Tuesday Afternoon: Adults ............41 Children settee eee tne ee ee eee 50c TUESDAY AFTERNOON 2.30 SHARP Benefit of Welfare Bureau and THE PLEASURE OF LIVING Is often mndirrad with an un- comfortable pair of shoes. You may have one or more pairs of old shoes that can be repaired and made to look almost like new, by our repair men, TRY THE SUPERIOR WAY Superior Repair Shop 119Ontario St, Phone 94 |the front seat, "that you are not fol-| L. COOK PLUMBER AND ELECTRICIAN 110 Downle 8t. Phone 175 J. §. RUSSELL Registered Architect Phone 1533-F Gordon Blk. "Doc's Corner " Many a young man who thinks he is SOS Time is a great thing, but it separ- ates the best of friends. Take, for in- stance, a St. Marys man and his wife. Fourteen years ago they were both 18. Now he is 32 and she is 23. * * * Picnic suggestion: Always wrap the sandwiches in waxed paper. The baby ants have a lot of fun sliding over it. * * * First girl: I have no confidence in men, Second: But why not, dear? First: Every time I go to a dance with another boy I find my own boy friend there with another girl. * * * One friend of ours says he has de- cided that if ever ne commits suicide he will do it eating pumpkin pies. - * * &* | One man's idea of an efficiency ex-' pert is a man who has no business of his own to wreck. 4 * * ¥ "Now, boys," said the schoolmaster, | "supposing I saw a man beating a | donkey and stopped him, what virtue would my action show?" | Quick as lightning, a bright little fellow replied: "Brotherly love, sir." * * oh | The difference between learning to play golf and learning to drive a car is that when you are learning to play golf you don't hit anything. * * * "T am afraid, my friend,' said the lecturer to a little man yawning in | lowing me _ closely." "2 Jem nota friend of yours," replied the little man angrily, "and I'm not listening... I'm out the lights and lock up." * & * This is the season when a man just for her fur coat. ¥ oe ee A young Stratford girl burst in rap- turously on the family one evening, waving a letter. "Captain Martin has proposed to me," she cried. "He loves me, he loves me and just think, we've only known each other a little over a week." "That's the reason," commented her small brother. * ££ # If you dig with a spade, that's iab- or; if you do it with a niblick, that's sport. f s 8 8 : eet Parson Smith--Brethren, I think we shouid have a cuspidor on the plat- form before we begin with our work. Old Brother Cooper (not knowing the meaning of cuspidor, but anxious to grant the request, jumped to his feet and shouted loud!y)--Parson, Ah a girl's intended is only her pretended, . |ion, "but have one while you're wait- nominates Brother Johnson for cus- pidor. | * & * A girl and an elderly woman were waiting for the other members of the party to arrive. "Have a cigarette?" asKed the girl, offering her case. The older woman looked at her in extreme annoyance. "Smoke a cigar- ette-'" she cried, indignantly. "Good 'gracius, I'd rather kiss the first man who came along." "So would I," retored her compan- " ing. * *& & It is told that a yardmaster in the local railway yards was_ severely criticized by the superintendent for his laxity in reporting accidents. | Only a few days later the superin-' tendent received the following report: | hurt; engine was hacking up." | the caretaker and I'm waiting to put fa gets finished paying for his wife's pas coat of tan and he has to start paying pes. "Man fell off platform in front of speeding engine." ; The superintendent sent the follow- ing note to the yardmaster: "Advise details." 2 The yardmaster replied: 'No one AT OUR SHOWROOMS MAY BE SEEN THE LATEST DESIGNS IN PIANOS, RADIOS: and PHONOGRAPHS Located now at KENNER'S BOOKSTORE 76 Ontario Street HEINTZMAN & CO, LTD. For our tuning or repair depart- ment Phonel70 Jas. Anthony, Manager * * &* "I don't cometo church to be insult- ed,' said Brother Hadry, to the preacher whom he met on the street. | "Why, Brother Hardy, what do you mean? I never insulted anyone in my life," replied the parson. "Oh yes you did," said Hardy. "Last Sunday morning I happened to be a little late and as I entered the, vestibule of the church I heard you remark: 'There is no fool like the fool Hardy'." The World Moves .. So Do We Stratford Cartage We Move Pianos, Safes and Furniture By courteous and reliable men. PHONES: Peds Sinclaips 3 oe ee . 2264 Preight-: Shed seins: cael: . 337 Office .. 837 26 ALBERT ST. GASOLINE AND OILS pees COAL ANTHRACITE COAL POCAHONTAS, Egg Size Red Jacket, Egg Size Solvay Coke CORNISH COAL CO. 'PHONE 44 : RYAN'S RADIO SERVICE Phone 1208w 426 Ontario We have installed in our Repair Shop the most modern equipment avail- able. Tubes & Replacement Parts Have Your HEATING PLANT looked over. Call STRATFORD HEATING SERVICE 1l Ontario Street, Stratford. Day Phone 388 Night Phones: 2312 or 828-F. SEND IT IN If you have a bit of news, Send it in; Or a joke that will amuse, Send it in; A story that is true, An incident that's new, We want to hear from you. Send it in; Don't wait a month to do it, Send it in; Don't let 'em beat you to it, Send it in; -- Something serious or a jest, Just which ever you like best, The Editor will do the rest, For Corns and Callouses DR. JOHNSTON'S Callous - Off A 25c box of Callous-Off will dis- solve the hardest corn or callous without leaving the slightest ap- pearance of rawness. On gale at drug and shoe stores or sent direct post paid for 25c from aboratory. Dr. Johnston's Callous-Off Company Stratford, Ont. On Sale at all Drug Stores Send it in.