¢ THE STRATFORD MIR Vol. 10 STRATFORD, IULY 8, 1932 No: 6 Many Plan To Enjoy Crystal Beach Trip With members of the various com- mittees working hard, present indica- tions are that the annual C. N. R. ex- cursion to Crystal Beach on Saturday, July 16, will be one of the most suc- cessful outings of its kind ever held in Stratford. The excursion, as in for- mer years is being presented under the direction of the C. N. R. Recrea- tional Association, with J. B. Dunlop, president, in charge of the general | committee. Crystal Beach is located across the lake from Buffalo, N. Y., on the beau- tiful shore of Lake Erie and has one of the finest bathing beaches in the country. The special return fare being offer- ed the excursionists is $1.60, and for children only 80 cents return, The first excursion train out of Stratford will leave with its cargo of happy people at 6.80 a.m. An interesting sports program is be- Items of Local Interest "The Onion Robbery" remains a mystery. City Engineer W. H. Riehl reported to Council the other night that thieves had taken about an acre of onions from the Community Relief garden. They simply didn't walk off, accord- ing to Mr, Riehl. Police have been no- tified and they took a little action the other night. Nuff said on this ques- tion. * Murray Kilpatrick, son of Lion Norm. Kilpatrick, who is connected with * * the circulation department of the Mir- . ror, took the first dive into the new Lions pool at the opening on Wednes- day night. Murray made a pretty dive from the high stand. * * * Speaking of the Lions pool, the big willow tree near the pool was crowded with young "Tarzans" who climbed aloft and thereby secured a real bird's | eye- view of the events. * % * Enquiries have already been made ing arranged, which will be featured by a softball game between the Na- tional Maids of Stratford and the Brantford Ladies' team, Softball game Stratford and Hamilton teams will also be played. During the lunch hour a band con- cert will be presented by the C.N.R. Band of Stratford under the baton of C. A, Bird. The following are the members of the committees making arrangements for the big event: J. B. Dunlop, gener- al chairman; Charles McDonald, sec- retary; A. Mott, treasurer; commit- tees, P. DeLafranier, J, O'Donoghue, between 'for reservation at the Mansion House by former Stratford residents who are | planning on returning for the centen- nial celebration, July 30-August = 1. 'This is a fine indication that wide in- _terest is being taken in the reunion and centenary. * Tom Brandy, a well-known former | Stratfordite, now residing in Windsor is doing some real work in connection with the old boys' reunion and is get- ting all former residents of the Clas- | Sic City, now residing at the border interested in the celebration. * %* % ok The horse races on Wednesday went | across in a very successful manner *% | Stratford's own. * Some exciting heats were witnessed and the open running race was a feat- ure of the afternoon. Rain threatened to mar the events but it just went to make the track in a more perfect con- dition than it was before the show- ers, * Two real old grist mill stones have been placed in a_ circular spot of ground near the hydro power house, York street and they will mark the site of the first mill in Stratford. These stones were used in the real old pioneer days when modern convenien- ces were unknown. The unveiling of a tablet at this spot will take place dur- ing the centenary celebration. * * bo * * Stratford residents will have an Op- portunity of seeing the world's best /marathon swimmers in action at the swims which are to take place here on Monday and Tuesday, August 1 and marathon events at Toronto will par- 2. Swimmers prominent in the annual ticipate, as well as "Bud" Plat, * Archie McArdle, of Toronto, and Chas, Tromley, 74 E. Gore street have been enjoying each others company for several days, They worked to- gether in the shops 37 years ago. Many things they recall about the days of yore would be well worth recording. * * * Lindsay Wyatt, of North Bay, is a welcome visitor under the parental roof. He is spending a short time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wyatt, 1083 Grange Street The years lent Lindsay kindly-for he looks but little older than he did--well we will not say how many years ago--Ainyhow H. Neild, G. McKell L. ellar, L. H, Bexon, | and there was a record crowd present. | glad to see Lindsay again. E. W. Brown, C. E. Skirten, C. I. Pratt, F. Herberts, W. T. Salmond, N. H. Siegel, D. Grebb, G. L. Mavity, A. Mc- Kenzie, W. Carter, W. W. Carr, E. Clark, T. Brown and F. Anstee. Local Talent Compose Song For Old Boys The new song for the Centenary Celebration and Old Boys' Reunion, "Our Noble Pioneers", written by J. J. Cosens and the music by H. A. Clark was first heard at the C.N.R. band concert given in Lakeside Park on Tuesday night. The selection was arranged for the band, under the direction of C. Aj Bird and it was sang by Mr. Clark, composer of the mucic, His song is be- ing adopted by those in charge of the celebration, as the official old boys' song. A number of the copies of the song are being sold throughout the city, and people are giving their co- at Your Way To Health 56 Huron Street Have on the table every day for the whole family | Dr. Jackson's Alkali-Forming, Laxative Roman Meal Bread The Bread that is the most easily digested. T. V. B. Bread Co. Phone 2345 Swimming Pool Given Stratford By Lions The new Lions Swimming Pool is now open for one and all. ae Approximately 3,000 people witness- | ed the formal opening which took place on Wednesday evening, when Dr, H. B. Kenner, M.O.H., president of the Lions Club, on behalf of the club presented the pool to the city of Stratford. Mayor G. I. Graff, on be half of the city accepted the splendid addition to Stratford's already beau--- tiful Parks system. os Chairman of the gathering was Lion J. Bruce Dunlop, who in a_ few fitting words welcomed the citizens of Stratford to the opening, D, M. Wright, M. P., an active worker in the > Rotary Club heartily congratulated the Lions Club on their achievement. He declared that it was another ex- ample of what organized effort could do for a community. < Prominent officials of the Lions Club were present from various cent- res who expressed their pleasure ay being present and congratulated the local Lions clug and the citizens of Stratford. ae The beautiful ensignia which is lo- cated over the entrance to the bath house was unveiled by Herbert Sope® of Hamilton, district Governor of Lions. Rev. J. N. H. Mills of Goderich, and past president of the Lions Club © there dedicated the pool and the. <2 Lord's prayer was repeated in unison. The acquatic events of the evening were a feature well worth while, a team of swimmers and divers from Kitchener giving a splendid perform- ance of their ability in doing several © difficult stunts. A group of local youthful swim- mers also participated in the even- ing's program, under the direction of J. H. Macqueen of the Y. M. C. A. Those taking part in the races were: Murray Kilpatrick, Arnold Stapleton, Joe McCully, Jack Knechtel, Lloyd Weitzel, Bill Gorsline, Frank Scott, Sam Wyatt, Harvey Riggs, Jack Tay- lor. A demonstration in the art of life -- saving was given by: George Burton, --. Harry Knechtel, Jack Shivas, Bernard -- Galbraith, Jack Sealy, John Wenzel. "Nig." Brenneman, life guard at the Lions pool made his first appearance in his new capacity and "Bud" Platt, -- local entrant in the Wrigley marathon swim also made his appearance in the water. ex mre operation in this respect. 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