Seen Seen ee ------ et ee Bap series tid a THE STRATFORD MIRROR Government Officials Stress Danger Inflation The dangers of inflation to the na- tional economy were carefully present- ed by leaders of government in recent weeks. Chief among those who have spoken are Prime Minister W. L. M. King and Hon. J. L. Ilsley, Minister of Finance. Their statements under- line the vital importance of maintain- ing price and wage ceilings as prime factors in the control of_inflation. Mr. King said, in part, in an ad- dress: "What I wish to impress upon you is that, if we are to win the battle against unemployment in the post-war period we must first of all win the battle against inflation. "A few sharp, unscrupulous people may make a good thing out of infla- tion by speculation and profiteering; but sooner or later, the great mass of the people suffer. "Since the outbreak of war the cost of living in Canada has risen only a little over 18%, as compared with 53% in the corresponding period of the last war. From 1939 until the price ceil- ing was imposed, the increase was 15 per cent. So successfully has the price ceiling been maintained that the cost of living has risen only a little more than 2%. In the corresponding two years of the last war it rose 33%. "T have confined my address to the battle against inflation--the battle we must win to assure vicetory in war; the battle we must also win to provide a solid foundation on which, after the war, to build a greater and a better Canada." Mr. Iisley said: 'The most critical battle in the war against inflation is just getting under way." Commment- ing further, Mr. LIlsley said. "It is clear that in the national interest the price ceiling must be held." EDWARD GRAHAM CRAWFORD Funeral services were held Monday for Edward Graham Crawford, for some 60 years connected with the broom manufacturing industry, who died at his home, 39 Britannia street, week ago'today. Burial was made a Avondale cemetery, services being conducted by Rev. S. M. Roadhouse of St. John's church. Mr. Crawford was in his 80th year. In failing health for some time, he had been confined to bed since last September. Born in Hawkesville, Waterloo county, on Jan. 19, 1865, a son of the late William Crawford and Elizabeth Knox, Mr. Crawford had manufactured brooms in Stratford since 1909. He learned the trade in Walkerton, where he spent his early years. He was a member of the band there. About 1884 he removed to Toledo, Ohio, and later to Chicago and to South Bend, Ind., where he followed this trade. Mr. Crawford was a member of the Mod- ern Woodmen of America and of South Bend Lodge of the I.0.0.F. Since coming to Stratford he had at- tended St. Andrew's' Presbyterian church and St. John's United church. Surviving are his wife, the former Edith Hinks; two sons, Vernon, 39 Britannia street; Graham, 45 Britan- nia street; four sisters. Mrs. Jane Boddy, Alpena. Mich.; Mrs. James Coates, Andover, Mass.; Mrs. Annie Henning, Lawrence, Mass.; Mrs. Amos Hawkins, Methuen, Mass.; also two grandchildren. HUSHHUSH When asked about his plan of cam- paign, General "Stonewall" Jackson replied to an inquisitive chaplain, "Can you keep a secret?" "Yes," the eager cleric answered. "Well, so can I" said the general-- Robert Clark in Our Navy. The Red Cross Society (Continued from Page 1) any time in the society's history and as the battles in Italy expand and when the Western front opens, as surely it will before long, the work of the humanitarian society is to inc- rease manifold. Men returning from the overseas fronts, especially those who have ser- ved in the air attacks against the en- emy and had the misfortune to be captured by the Germans and the Ja- panese attest to the good work which the Red Cross is doing. Food parcels are issued the prisoners regularly and many letters, and expressions given society officials personally by those men who have returned, indicate that the parcels mean the difference be- tween life and death. As the theatres of war expand more parcels will be necessary. Each costs money and a great portion of the $10,000,000 to be raised in Canada and the $26,000 from Stratford will be devoted to this pur- pose. Blood donor clinics, services to the next-of-kin and a score of other use- ful purposes, including the assurance to those people of the occupied lands that mankind is still human, must be given and financed. The campaign manager here is J. M. King with W. U. Petterson in charge of factory payroll contribu- tions. Mrs. W. J. McCabe will conduct the headquarters operations at 9 On- tario street where the telephone num- ber is 1040. There is a need for can- vassers and any volunteers are asked to register immediatel yat the head- quarters. "Just to be good, to keep life pure from degrading elements, to make it constantly helpful in little ways to those who are touched by it; to keep one's spirit always sweet, and to avoid all manner of petty anger and irrita- bility--that is an idea as noble as it is difficult." Anon. ------ = MATCHED SET 1.40 CASSEROLE Knob cover, 3 sizes. 1.10, .74, 59 CASSEROLE Utility cover 1.10 BAKING DISH 67 LOAF TIN 67 FLAVOUR-SAVER * PIE PLATE -67 Set of 6 > CUSTARD CUPS 58. BOWL SET Set of 3 Nested together ; Phone 2500 Basement @ CANADIAN DEPARTMENT STORES incre NOTICE 10 Subject: ALL GRADUATE NURSES A Mass Meeting will be held on Friday, March 3rd at & p.m. At The NURSES' RESIDENCE, STRATFORD For the Purpose of Forming a Community Registry Speaker: Miss Madelene Baker, Reg. N., London, Ontario "SHORTER HOURS OF DUTY" General decisions on the setting up of a Central Registry will be made. The election of a board of directors will take place at this meeting. All Registered Nurses in the District Are Urged to Attend. Members of the Medical Profession Are Invited.