THE STRATFORD MIRROR OH LOOK! Radio Stools ON SALE 39 Attractive, well-built, 2 comfortable. . 50 dif- R. T. Orr Again Made Chairman of Parks Board ; | The Parks Board could scarcely have made a selection for chairman | which would have met with the same, 'public approval as the re-election of IR. Orr: | Mr. Orr wins without opposition the title of the veteran of the Board. He was a member of the 'first Parks Board in Stratford when Stratford had nothing in particular in the way) of parks about which to boast. -Mr. Orr has seen a system of parks de- veloped which now ranks with the finest. in the province, and he has Most Interesting , Meeting Yet Hel Machinery, in the widest sense of the word, has had. the greatest effec on the present depression, Walter PS kall and W. J. Tench, speaking for th affirmative in a debate at the meeting of the Men's Brotherhood of Ontari Street Baptist Church, proved las' . night. The negative was taken by Bert Parker and Don Kennedy, = some interesting arguments were forth on- both sides. The judges H. S. Robertson, A. E. Lamb and J, Hess. Each and Every Reply Favored Small Town Paper ' Stanley Bavier, editor and publish- er of the Republican, a California weekly, recently asked prominent * state, civic and industrial officials of California to express their opinions as) to the worthwhileness, or otherwise, . of the small town newspaper of today. _So many and interesting were the | replies received--all of them favoring the small town paper -- that the) United Press released a story about | the survey, from Sacramento, October} 13, under the by-line of Homer Rob- | erts. Master Baker's Products Phone 2345 COAL ANTHRACITE COAL POCAHONTAS, Egg Size Red Jacket, Egg Size Solvay Coke CORNISH COAL CO. Phone 44 ferent patterns of coy- PARTRIDGE SANITARY & HEATING ENGINEERS Stratford and Toronto been a guiding influence in that de- Fs eDh - E + er, 2 styles of frame. Rclopeaeat: Last night's meeting was one of th ean e SEAT peter newspaper is ad xi "i 2 BB re cee, pe eo He SoH Buttes ia ith : w)| most interesting which has been held powerful influence in public li Size 12"'x18" top, 15° high. a r. S. H, Sutter is the only new/}. the Men's Brotherhood. The me today." ran the story. Stratford. by otherwise unemployed _ caine soit sah the Board, and he "oa were welcomed by Mr. Hess, and fol "Instead of losing prestige it is workmen--a bid for self-employment by hasta . og ee ne ey lowing prayer led by J. W. Rogers, a steadily gaining. The home town Stra:ford men, and a real good value for a hat -- Setar BP pont ARTO solo was ably given by E. Swatridge. qotine is the most important individual your money. See them in the window ay '| Other items on the program included fo 5 eonagialaes A ie USEFUL yea BUY. ONE! owing to illness, of Col. Deacon to a cornet solo by Allan Ford and a "The country newspaper is a tre- attend the meeting. solo by Henry Clark. mendous factor in developing business. Furniture ~ . a It is one of the most effective med- Jubilee Circle jums of advertising to be found any- Novell; Sale of Low Priced Pieces that The Jubilee Circle of Ontario ; where. G it make life more pleasant Street Baptist church sponsored a "These and many other observations Double Boilers Valentine tea in the church which © encouraging to the small town news- proved a very enjoyable affair. _ paper publisher were expressed to R. Kennedy gave an appropriate Stanley Bavier, editor and publisher A discussion on the care of cloth- Potato Pots Covered Kettles ' Oc Water Pails FACH Dish Pans, 14-qt. talk explaining "The origin of St. of the Truckee (Calif.) Republican, ing and bedding led by Mrs. C. O'- ivory and green You may never know how good a healthy vitamin-packed bread can taste until you watch your youngsters devour the nut-like goodness sealed in The Very Best Bread Loaf. T. V. B. Bread Co. "Just Over The River" Phone 2345 Plumbing, Heating, Sheet Metal Work and Roofing 29 Ontario St. Phone 1257 Classic Institute, The World Moves .. So De We Stratford Cartage We Move Pianos, Safes and Furniture By courteous and reliable men. PHONES: VULCANIZING Tire Repairs of all kinds BATTERIES Recharging Repairing All Work Guaranteed STRATFORD TIRE & BATTERY 132 Ontario Street PHONES--Day 800 Night { Valentine's Day." A delightful -- : ' program was introduced after in a recent survey to determine wheth- : : Which tsa. aasinarved by the ie er the community newspaper was} Prien and Mrs R Pauli took place bers of the Circle, Mrs. H. Buch- losing its 'punch', alt Wednesday's meeting of the Clas- anan and Miss L. Lowe _ pouring ""T was curious to know just. what tea. During this hour Miss Alice the leaders in business_and public life Pequegnat gave piano solos for the thought of the small town newspap-| ©f Mrs E. Herman The roll call pleasure of the guests. The pro- -- 5 ' : s gram included vocal solos by Mrs. -- ; ers, Said Mr, Bavier, 'I wanted to] was answered with "Something B. Neal, Mrs. A. Kuhne, Miss Dor- -- 7 know if such papers, especially tfe ' P. J. Sinclair othy Whale; trombone solo, 'J. -- of weeklies, were an important factor in Freight Sheds Cookson; cornet solo, Allan Ford our national life, or whether their in-] J. McNamara gave an interesting Office and violin solo, Miss Irene Kirk. fluence was weakening. The replies The accompanists of the evening shank for. (hameatenee were Miss Pequegnat, Miss M. Kirk ae f and Miss Irene Jocelyn. : tecainted Hookshekein sic Womens Institute at the home Smoker and Jardiniere Stands, $1 Cabinet Smoker with handle, $2.95 Book-trough Table Drop-leaf Breakfast Table.. HIGH-BACK «G25 Fiddle-back Chairs TAPESTRY CHAIR 4 Preserving Kettles, each..49c | FUNERAL SERVICE. DEPT. mno80, ONTARIO ST. _Dishpans, 1o-qt. size, ea..29c made in Canada ana Where." Mrs. HH / f paper on "Perth County and its in- 26 ALBERT ST. oe dustries." Afternoon tea was serv- GASOLINE AND OILS C. G. L T. Group ed and a social trme enjoyed. Centennial Tea. On Wednesday night the C. G. I. . : ; a Mrs. W. J. Smith lent her home, 7. T. of St. John's United church Nelson street for an attractive Val- held its meeting in the form of a entine tea sponsored by the mem- Valentine social. The secretary, COMPARE OUR PRICES! COST FORGOTTEN! 2371 1339-J In The Basement Hi i E é& " O J L. BRADSHAW bers of the Ladies' Aid of Centen- Beryl Verner, gave an account of a | nial. Evangelical church. The the Sund igh i d als¢c 5 apy CHINA HALL guests were received by Mrs. B UNGRY TEASE Steen a ree | 80 Ontario St. Phone 33 i ti ita i Ht Ht i { : i \ Smith assisted by Mrs. S. E. Gra- ar the: former: teeing. Games ham. The long tea table with its lace cloth was centred with a silver basket of daffodils and on _ the small tables daffodils were used an silver bud vases. Hearts and other Valentine favors were also used in decoration. The tea hostesses were Mesdames W. Leith, R. McDonald, 3 3 a C O O K H. McKay, G. Skelton, Misses Josie - = = © bd 2 : Hurrell, Mary Smith. The home- mt (Z hah [ it PLUMBER AND ELECTRICIAN baking table was in charge of Mrs. W. S. Payne and Mrs. G. Heagy. = Ag 110 Downle S&t. ' Phone 178 During the afternoon piano solos At Your Service . were given by Miss Nellie area | es 2 "eee 3 1 os "with a modern e uipped MEN'S WORK SHIRTS kde tO of quality and service is what you most desire "ae mePP ~ 17%, regular 1.00 719e@ in dairy products. You will find in | Shoe Repair Shop and | Reliable Workmen..... MEN'S OVERALLS, red_ back, 1 45 6 _g-oz. denim, regular 2.25 were introduced and a- Valentine - story was splendidly told by Mary "Gibbs. Miss Jessie Galloway favor- ed with piano instrumentals which were much enjoyed: The meeting was closed with the singing of Taps. There were 47 girls: present... ~ cian + sername een tr ae LI BOYS' DEERSKIN SHIRTS, Regular 85c¢ WT aE WY Re ty hse oo as rk N Silverwood's Safe Milk and Cream == ST Hee phil sap ogs LINED nD mg ce Silverwood's (Smoother-than-Velvet) Ice Cream Silverwood's Finest Creamery Butter For a hurry up Half Sole, sewed or nail- ed, bring your old shoes to us and have them done the SUPERIOR WAY Anthracite and Bituminous COAL DONNER COKE Lykens Valley Blower Fuel Guaranteed to clinker. City Scale Receipts Men's Elastic Wrist Pecary Hog 79 Mitts, regular 95c ..... ED OR gee Fate Cc. MEN'S WOOL Angee, 1 Reguiat G40.05 4-05-01; De cee teases cf apes ac ~ CHILDREN'S COTTON AND Se WOOL HOSE, size 8% only DRAPERIES, 54 inches wide, Regular 1.50 .... and their allied jewioe a delightful combination. MAY WE SERVE YOU? MEN'S ELASTIC BELT Acs! 1. 50 PRINTS _ and BROADCLOTH, BS 5 19¢ 36 inches wide, yard "Superior Repair Shop __ Silverwood's | : ge): | Stratford Dairy Limited a ree 4.00 1.25 | Phone 770 L. A, Wallis, Manager 2 LENNOXCOAL CO. | ae &. | ' cs oo eS Sle oollen Mills Store -- ewspaper men sometimes are ac-] One local man claims his wife is 'FG. McTAVISH, Manager es 119 Ontario St. Phone 941 Women's Silk and Wool Hose, Biwpnaen 2 FS. Aaa 1.....09C, 59c, 79c of not telling the truth -- It's|making real good progress learning 'thing for a lot of folks when to drive the car. He says the road 1 é zt lis ginning to turn when she does.