pie C3 a 6 natn -- " PN eS pe a SA a I cna s THE STRATFORD MIRROR The Blind and the War In dozens of war plants across Can- ada, blind men and women are taking their- part along with sighted workers in the manning of drilling and mill- ing machines, gauging shells, assem- bling fuses, smoothing aeroplane parts --doing a day's work; getting a day's pay; widening the path towards vic- tory. It is because The Canadian National Institute for the Blind proved in times of peace that capable blind men and women were competent factory work- ers, that so many of them are now being employed in war work. Frequently, in recent months, many Canadian papers have published pic- tures of blind workers in war plants. The interesting thing is, of course, that men without their sight can do a useful job, but it is also of interest that almost without exception, these blind workers were placed in their re- munerative employment by the place- ment officers of The Canadian Nation- al Institute for the Blind. There would be mighty few blind people working if it were not for the C.N.L.B. The provision of employment and the finding of jobs is not the only im- portant work of the C.N.IL.B. After all, only a comparatively small pro- portion of the blind population can be regularly employed and for the others The Institute provides a variety of Services which are designed to make life tolerable for them. Everything that' The Institute does and every service which the blind re- ceive, depends on the financial sup- port obtained from the public. The tremendously important and humani- tarian work of The Canadian National Institute for the Blind can be devel- oped if men and women blessed with Perth Advisory Board. REINHARDT -- SMYTHE Rev. C. P. Mellen officiated at i1 o'clock Tuesday morning at the wed- ding of Miss Beatrice Kathryn (Bette) Smythe, charming young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Smythe, Stratford, to Mr. Gerrard J. Reinhardt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Josepr E. Reinhardt, Kitchener. The cere- mony was performed at St. Mary's rectory. The bride wore a dusty pink ro- maine crepe frock with matching hat. She carried a colonial bouquet of Sweetheart roses, white sweet peas and blue forget-me-nots. She was attended by Miss Marjorie Roehr. Miss Roehr was attired in powder blue romaine crepe completed with a pink hat. She carried a colon- ial bouquet of deep red roses, pale pink sweet peas and blue forget-me- nots. Mr. Earl Mason of Hamilton was hest man. A reception was held at Forest Hill Gardens at high noon. The table was decorated in a color scheme of pink and white with spring flowers form- ing a central bouquet about a wed- ding cake. Later the young couple left by motor to Toronto and eastern points, the bride travelling in a three-piece brown tailored suit with matching accessories. They will live on Chapel Street, Kitchener. Guests were from Stratford, Ham- ilton and Dundas. sight, express their gratitude for their good fortune by making a small con- tribution. The opportunity to do this comes during the week ending May 8th when a campaign is being run under the auspices of the Stratford- VICTORY LOAN RALLY | TUESDAY, MAY 4, 8 p.m. STRATFORD COLLEGIATE AUDITORIUM FRANK LASKIER | British Merchant Seaman who has been torpedoed three times during this war will give an account of his experiences. Mr. Laskier is in Stratford through courtesy of Navy League of Canada. O'Leary. 3-ACT STAGE PLAY--3 "THE PORTRAIT" By Collegiate students--written and produced by Mr. Newman A Stirring Drama of Nazi Tyranny in Holland. EXTRA! Motion Pictures of the War -- ADMISSION FREE -- Get your tickets now--Kalbfleisch Drug Store, Ontario st.-- ADULTS ONLY--No children or students. Tickets must be used before 8 p.m. to guarantee admission--No phone orders. ¢ o> < TAMPAX SPECIAL OFFER One 39c package of 10 Tampax FREE with the purchase of 3 pack- ages for Sey S117 40 Tampax, Regular or Super, for-the price of 30. ora --| 0) |= |S] 0 C/O) =<] </C i ANADIAN DEPARTMENT STORES unarep -- NEXT -- MONDAY, TUESDAY, eis