THE STRATFORD MIRROR PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE FLETCHER JOHNSTON PRESS, STRATFORD, ONT. Vol. 20 STRATFORD, MAY 14, 1943 No. 48 <2 Open To Men and Women Armed Forces Saturday Stratford's Active Service Club in the Royal Bank Building will be open to the men and women of the armed forces on Saturday for the first time, following its official introduction to the public at a gathering on Wednes- day night. It has won the general ap- proval of hundreds of civilians and many soldiers, sailors and airmen who also visited during the inspection per- iods. Guest of honor at the opening on Wednesday night was Colonel W. H. Kippen of Headquarters at London. He declared the premises open and thank- ed the Stratford War Services Com- mittee for making the club facilities available to those on active service. In a brief address Colonel Kippen, well- known to many Stratford and Western Ontario people, paid tribute to the patriotism of the community in its war efforts and lauded the first bat- talion of the Perth Regiment overseas as a unit that will make itself felt when the big push commences, Colonel Kippen was introduced by Chas. D. Dingman, chairman of the Stratford War Services Committee who also spoke briefly and commend- ed the club rooms to the use of the armed forces. He complimented K. Q. Gordon, chairman of the Active Sery- ice Club Committee of the war servic- es organization on the splendid job that had been done. Others who spoke were Mr. Gordon who outlined the manner in which the club will be operated, Lieutenant-Col- onel G. D. L. Rice, E.D., of the Perth Reserve, Major D. K. Bartleman, act- ing commander of No. 6 Basie Train- ing Centre, Captain C. H. Smith, Lon- don, officer in charge of auxiliary war Services and Mayor Thos. E, Henry. The club is equipped with lounge, writing room, games and snack room and a modernly equipped kitchen. Local Young Man Accepts Position In Windsor A boyhood hobby was brought to a Successful culmination this week with the departure of Mr. C. D. "Duff" Johnston for wider fields in Windsor, Ont. Popularly known as "Duff" to a wide circle of friends he is the son of Mrs. Constance Johnston ang the late Frostwood Johnston and the family home is at 72 William St. Mr. Johnston has always been great- ly interested. in photographie work and was latterly employed ss supervisor of the photo-finishing department at Gregory's Drug Store. In assuming his new duties as staff photographer on the Windsor Daily Star, his boyhood hobby will stand him in good stead. His many friends in Stratford and the district will wish him success in his new venture. "Half the people down there," said the pilot, "Thought we'd crash," as the plane did a stall. "Ay," said Nobby, his rookie compan- ion, "*Arf o' th' people oop 'ere did an' all!" MR. CHURCHILL AND FIELD-MARSHAL SMUTS INSPECT BRITAIN'S DEFENCES The British Prime Minister, accampanied by Field Marshal Smuts; Captain Smuts; Mr. Morgenthau, secretary U.S. treasury; Mr. Orbay, Turkish ambassador; Sir Kingsley Wood, chancellor of the ex- chequer; Mr. Averell Harriman, President Roosevelt's special represenctative; Major-General Sir Has- tings Ismay ,and others spent a few hours on October 22nd, 1942, looking at defences in Southeast England. Picture shows Mr. Churchill (second from right) and Field Marshal Smuts (second from left), looking at some of Britain's defences from a high bank. Fear less; hope more; Eat less; chew more; Whine less, breathe more; Talk less, say more; Hate less, love more; And all good things are yours. --Fisher. Emperor of Japan: "When we win this war I'm going to rule this world." Mussolini: "No, you're not: I am, because the Lord said, 'The meek shall inherit the earth.'" Hitler: '""That's a lie. I never said any such thing!" Soifhey Say HE FISHED FOR WORDS } é heat but was unable to find en- ough superlatives to describe the way he felt about BOYD'S! We Often Wished . . we had a list of words our customers use when telling us of the shoe comfort we have ziven them. Best of all they don't only ex- press this fact to us alone, but tell their friends. We can't tell you in this space how much this is appreciated. AND YOU PAY NO MORE! Stage All Set For The Lions Big Jamboree The members of the Lions Club held their regular supper meeting in the Y.M.C.A, last night and then adjourn- ed to the Classic City Arena for a last+ minute review of plans for their Jam~- boree, to be held tonight. There will be a bazaar in the arena and a Jam-# boree dance in the Casino. When the arena doors open at 7:45 the Lions will distribute special free tickets to the first 300 boys and girls, 15 and under, who enter the arena ac- companied by adults. Holders of two lucky tickets will become the owners of bicycles. The draws for these bicyc- les will be held at nine o'clock. Draws for the $1,000 Victory Bond and other prizes will be held in the arena at about 11 o'clock. The Lions Club depends on its an- nual Jemboree to yield the funds with which the club finances its welfare work. The club's chief community pro- ject is the operation and maintenance of the Lions swimming pool in the park above the Huron street bridge and the provision of free swimming instruction for children during the pool season. The club also spends con- siderable money each year to provide eyeglasses for children whose parents are unable to buy them. R. E, Carruth is the chairman of the Lions Jamboree committee. 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