% ' THE STRATFORD MIRROR PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE FLETCHER JOHNSTON PRESS, STRATFCRD, ONT. = Vol. 11 STRATFORD. OCT. 20, 1933 No. 19 | j | | Mrs. STEPHEN A. HABOUSH who will accompany her husband on their visit to Stratford. Insurance Problem Is Again Before Council The City Council has called for ten- ders for the renewal of the city's li- ability insurance, and the annual de- bate over placing of the policy is very likely to result. When the policy is being considered, why not consider an accident policy imstead of a liability policy? Many Citizens confuse the two types of pol- icy. They know that the city is insur- ed, and are under the mistaken im- pression that as soon as one has an accident. on a city street, it remains a matter of merely entering a claim and receiving damages. The disillusion- ment, for most of those who have ac- cidents, is painful. The present policy covers damages only in cases where the city is con- sidered liable, through negligence, or for other reasons, for the accident. Then, the insurance company assumes the responsibility which the city would otherwise have to face. But if the city is not considered liable by the insurance adjuster, the victim of the accident either has to bear the rap himself or else seek re- muneration through the courts. The number of accidents on city streets during the past year would startle most citizens. A good many of the victims have been persons who are unable to pay doctor bills and who have been advised that the city is not weeks had nothing less than 4 stimul | ating effect on the citizens of Strat- iford and the prediction made by or- | retards the progress of a people. Predicts Other Factories Will Re-Open Within A Wee The re-opening of the Preston-Noel- ting factory after being closed for five ganizer Fred Collins, "That other fac- tories will be open within a week," is indeed encouraging. If there be any way of speeding up Mr. Collins' prediction in the interest. of: all cerned let us hope it will be put in con- operation, The differences existent between the other justed more easily than was at first factories' can probably be ad- imagined, Prejudice_is one of the human char- acters that hold a prominent place in the human mindand works to the de- triment of not only the individual but To face the problems of both the and the employer of labor with an open problem for that matter--would help greatly in the solving of our difficult- ies. But because of our prejudices we are prevented from seeing things in their right relation to each_other. William Maguire, a representative of the Machinists' Union, the other ev- ening said many significant things to the men who returned to work. They are worth repeating: worker mind--or "Don't return with a chip on your shoulder," he advised them. "Go in, making up your minds that you going to guard, with jealous care, the wage agreements which you have se- cured." He=urged the employees to remem- ber that they had agreed to do certain things, and advised them to be willing to give full measure for what they had agreed, Whenever they had a griev- ance, they should take it to the ployer and calmly ask to have it re moved, he told them. are em- Buy Union Goods. By their conduct, he pointed out, they could pave the way for better concessions when they went to their employer a year.from now. In conclus- ion, he advised them to boost the products of the company employing sary funds to start court action. An accident policy would cover such cases. Probably the cost would be exorbitant, but if it is, the people would have the satisfaction of know- ing it. any other | them, and, as union men themselves, to buy union-made products. Whether the victory'for the re-open- ing of the Preston-Noelting factory be laurels for the employe or employer in this instance does not interest the public nearly so much as the out- standing fact that our men in this plant are back again to work. The pleasant feature of the settle- at Preston-Noelting's is that both parties appear with the arrangement reached, the view. ment to be satisfied In all negotiations, this is end which should be kept in The final agreement should be such that em- pleyers and employees are satisfied and ready to pitch in and make up for lost time as soon as the factory ma- chinery is set in motion again. This is the only way in which harmonious relations between the employers and the men can be expected to result. The Use of Arena For Bazaar Step Forward Troubled industrial conditions have not deterred the Rotary Club from proceeding with plans for this years Reiary Frolic on Haitlowe'en night, The Rotarians have borrowed tke slogan of the theatr«: "The show must go on," and as a result, this year's Frolic is likely to be more successfu! than ever. Certainly the attractions are greater. The use of the arena for the bazaar this year is a step forward. The mar- ket shelter used to be used for this purpose, but the affair soon outgrew those quarters. ment over the market' shelter they were not entirely satisfactory in case of rain. The arena seems like the best answer to the question of accommoda tion for the crowds which attend the bazaar. New and novel games and booths are being introduced this year. For the first time, badminton racquets and golf clubs are being offered as prizes at the booths. booth, dairy products booth, and all the old favorites will be maintained. The. Rotarians are dance there will be the midnight show in the Majestic Theatre, car. Several other lucky ticket hoid valuable prizes. them. Then tents were used, and while they represented an improve- The grocery sponsoring a in the casino, and, of course No Hallowe'en Frolic -would be complete without that. After that midnight show, some lucky person will be the possessor of a new ers will come into possession of other You may be one of Stratford Men Attend Bottler's Convéntion We do not know of many men who stick more closely to business than |does R. S. Reid, president and man- ;ager of Kist Canadian Limited. When he does take some time off its not an all time holiday for even then he mix- 'es business with pleasure. For instance, he has just returned from Louisville, |Ken., where he attended the Bottlers' Convention, visited the World's Fair and spent some time at the head of- fice of Citrus products in Chicago. | This is the way he spent his holidays. "You must see the World's Fair," 'said Mr. Reid to The Mirror scribe, "before realizing the immens ity of such an undertaking, It is simply 4 marvel of human ingenuity, that words cannot describe, and its value as an educational factor alone makes it well worth the time and money spent in seeing it." Mr. Reid was particularly interested in the manner and friendliness of the southern peo- ple. Every place you go whether it be to a restaurant, hotel or gas sta- tion, you are given a most cordial greeting. We in Canada would pro- fit by taking a lesson from these southerners in this regard. Their warmth and cordiality is particularly 'noticeable when comparing the differ- ence between their mannerisms and 'that of our Canadian people. The sales manager for Kist Canada, H. F. King, and G: W. Alles, chemist, of the same company here also attend- ed the Bottlers' Convention at Louis- ville, Kty. To hear these good fellows tell of the way they were received at this big event would make anyone wish they also had the privilege of being withthem. However we are glad Stratford, Canada had such a fine representation at this convention, Audience Highly Pleased This chap Will R. Bird is like wine -- he improves with age. The first time one*hears him, one feels that he | could not possibly improve upon his 'lecture. The next time one hears him, he forms the same Mnclusion all over again. é Mr. Bird gave his lecture "Thirteen Years After" in the city hall on Wed nesday night. As usual, his audience was absolutely carried away as the iecturer described the old battle front, from the Salient to the Somme, using authentic British war pictures to aid nim. The local Branch of the Canadian Legion was responsible for bringing Mr. Bird to Stratford on Wednesday, just as they have peen on former occ:.sions, and to the ex-service mer shuld go the thanks of tl>.? citizens who appreciite a lecturer of the nigh cas bre of Mr, Bird. liable, and have not had the neces- M THEATRE MATINEES: Children, 10c Adults, 20c EVENINGS: Children, 15c Adults, 25c MONDAY -- TUESDAY WILL ROGERS "DR. BULL" AS GREAT AS HUMAN AS " STATE FAIR" WEDNES. -- THURS. JAMES DUNN in "THE GIRL IN ROOM 419" KAY FRANCIS in * STORM AT DAYBREAK " FRIDAY--SATURDAY Bing Crosby Jack Oakie Skeets Gallagher Lillian Tashman Ned Sparks 'Too Much Harmony' Teasing Tunes, Romance, Comedy Bs whe poset ees Se tee 9S Dr cpr am agpas Peggle clans ga Bs PR A ey Shearer irass, Ms PN eS 7 ae ae Se ee