ee ee eae oe nme entra ee re emer im mmm ' THE STRATFORD MIRROR Clever Local Artists Score Another Triumph The Tamarue Players, talented group of local artists, have scored another triumph in their production of "Spooks," thrilling mystery play which fascinated two large audiences when it was given in the city hall this week. Successfvl entertainments are not new by any means for the Tamarue Players. Previous productions have stamped them as artists of outstanding ability. In their latest presentation they have excelled even their high class performances of the past. "Spooks" is a play which demands clever acting, intelligent interpretation of the difficult parts upon which the success of the play depends, and abso- lute freedom from stage consciousness which comes only to the seasoned and well trained performer. If one were to try to find fault with the play, he might criticize the person who chose the title, which, perhaps smacks a little of the titles found on paper-covered novels. However, there is no hint of that type in the play itsefl. It is a clever story which holds the interest from start to finish, and keeps even the "wise ones" guessing at the solution of the mystery which is unfolded. Following is the cast of the play: Elliot Butterfield, Alvin Waldie; Judy, Vera Wilkinson; Marion Black- well, Edythe McMillan; Sam, Ray Shantz; Douglas Blackwell, Howard, Galloway; Laurette Payne, Jean White; Silas Wiloby, Frank E. Mason; Messenger, Roy and Inspector Ryan, 5ric Read; Miss Brown, Eleanor Cook; Police Officer, Frank E. Mason; Dir- ectress, Coral Wynifred Brown. The stage manager was Marshell Brett; musical director, Olin J. Brown; wardrobe directress, Mrs. Frank Ma- Son; art director, Frank Davis, and make-up, Misses Erie and Valeri ae alerie Reduction In Contribution Likely To Raise Protest If reports that the federal govern- ment intends to cut down the amount of its contribution towards direct re- fief are confirmed, Ottawa will be swamped by deputations waiting upon the government to urge that order be rescinded. Right now, the municipalities are looking forward to a breathing spell when the cost of relief naturally drops during the Summer months. If they are informed that the federal govern- ment's contribution is to be reduced, they are going to raise a protest, be- cause they will be placed in an em- barrassing position if they are asked to assume a greater percentage of the cost. during the Summer months. When estimates were struck allowance was made for lighter relief burdens in the Summer time. In most cases, that allowance was more than generous, because the hard-pressed municipal councillors were glad to grasp at any straw in the current relief problems. Stratford has just finished asking that the government assume a greater portion of relief costs here. The city has been told that it must apply to the Municipal Board, and may do so yet. When the city made that request to the government, there must have been a reason for it. The reason was that the city was finding it difficult _to carry on. Other cities are if <3 similar position. Instead of a cut in the federal re- lief contribution, most municipalities have been looking for an increase-- some of them for the governments to assume 100 per cent. of the cost of direct relief. Car Price Advance To Be General Soon The recently announced upward revisions in the price of two or three makes of cars are said to be but harbingers of a general in- crease in the prices of motor ve- hicles. The upward swing of com- modity prices following the means to that end taken by President Roosevelt has resulted in a quick- ening and enlarging demand prac- tically across the market checker- board. A number of motor car companies have reported car sales very appreciably in excess of the anticipated demand. There appears to-be excellent reason for believing that the pre- dicted general increase in car prices will be translated into fact in the near future. Already in the case of those makes that have re- vised their prices upwards the bot- tom of the valley of car prices has been passed, and it soon will be passed, it seems, by all. Meanwhile many makes of cars are available at record low prices. All, or practically all, provide val- ues that are not only unprecedent- ed, but which well may stand as a landmark for years to come. This suggests that those who are con- sidering buying a car this season may save many dollars in making their prospective purchases expedi- tiously. Sense and Nonsense Well, it's nothing new--"Lyons" al- ways did roar. The Board of Education has voted to continue the swimming lessons this year--it looks like another victory for | the wets. When informed that Ald. Moore} feared wire worm in some of the} ground that was used for community garden purposes last year, an inquir- | ing citizen wanted to know if wire worm .causes damage to the fences. The late P. T. Barnum would have -@ CANADIAN DEPARTMENT STORES incre Erie and Downie Streets, Stratford. Mother's Day Sunday, May 14th HOSE, of real silk, full fashion- ed, and very smart, pair GLOVES -- an value in fine able for gift giving. Fair: ROSES, lovely and freshly cut, each. ................. 15c CARNATIONS, soft DAFFODILS, special kid gloves, suit- HANDBAGS, and rough leathers. Each GLOVES, (fabric), styles. $1.95 of fine chamo-suede o.. 5c SCARF'S in smart new styles of real silk and rayon crepes. Each MARASCHINO CHERRIES, in 15 an attractive 1-lb. COLOTINGS, CACH nce nsemnenn Cc box 3 CHOCOLATES, assorted Dozen Sc hand-rolls, 1 lb. box 39c 5c calf 9c soles and rubber heels. Sizes 3 to 7. For Summer Wear SPORT OXFORDS For Men and Women Ideal for camp wear, the golf course, for tennis, and many other places for recreation. The men's are In fawn with brown trim, with rubber soles and rubber heels and in black with white trim with leather soles and heels, in moccasin style, sizes 6 tosizes'6 to 10. The women's are in beige with brown trim with composition *2.98 ot 1d, eee Eloor meme # CANADIAN DEPARTMENT STORES nem ===" got a kick out of the way this female ) cheque artist continues on her merry way from city to city. Detroit health officials are perplexed by the rapid spread of measles in that city. Everybody seems to be on the spot. a ee Road schows are to be barred from fhie city hall here. There'll be conster- nation among the producers when the news gets to Broadway. Expert who has been studying hand | writing for 27 years visits the city. He should be correspondence editor on @ newspaper. Theme song in Detroit as brewery trucks trundle through the tunnel: "Ale, Ale, the Gang's All Here." A transient .at Peterborough is charged with carving his initials in || the top of an expensive table after he had been given a meal. Justa regular || cut-up. / Masked men held up and robbed a station in Illinois this week. Business || must be picking up for the railroads. A f LSS Serrrerecreeree eo x bs ee Me oy x a a ~ LEER RSIS " An Old:Time Picture and a Present-Day Thought IZE, age, position or goal -- all may differ =e among ships as among men--but one quali- fication must exist--ships must be seaworthy --men must be life-worthy. a nenacennenreneRNE TSS eam