Page 8 ee THE STRATFORD MIRROR Easter holidays now, and ing in the C.D.S. basement: BICYCLE handy for shopping. Price; Comfortable, easy riding. springs. Seat well padded with durable leatherette. Price, each Basement Bicycle Accessories plenty of time to fix up the bike for those long, warm days in the summer when you and the gang can ride here, there and everywhere. Now in stock. Bermuda type baskets of wide, strongly-woven wood strips with heavy wood binding along edge. 9" wide, 8" deep; complete with two leather straps. Very each . GIRL'S BICYCLE SADDLE Strong metal frame with Size 9% by 9% inches. See the follow- BASKETS Size 14" long, 1.45 resilient coil felt and covered with v4 10 | Phone 2500 THE BRITISH BATTLESHIP H.M.S. VALIANT See from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier H.M.S. Illustrious the British battleship H.M.S. Valiant fires her 15-inch guns. The planes Be a CANADIAN DEPARTMENT STORES inane in the foreground are Fairey Fulmars. Funeral Services Held For George A. Spencer Funeral services were held today for George Arthur Spencer, well known Stratford resident, who died Tuesday afternoon at the home of his niece, Mrs. Wilfred Murphy, 243 Cobourg st. The services were held at the Immac- ulate Conception Church and inter- ment was made in Avondale cemetery. Mr. Spencer had been ill about a month and on Monday suffered a slight stroke. Born in Brantford on July 12; 1878, Mr. Spencer was in his 66th year. Unmarried, he had lived with his par- ents up to the time of their death, coming to Stratford when he was one year old. The family residence was at 210 Douro st. Mr. Spencer served for 42 years as a machinist for the Canadian National |; Railways, retiring in his 64th year. A resident of Stratford for the past 65 years he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Spencer. A mem- ber of Immaculate Conception church, he took an active interest in the Holy Name Society of the parish. Mr. Spen- cer also belonged to the Knights of Columbus, being a member of Kilroy Council, Stratford. The members of the lodge held a service at the Gingras Funeral Home, 20 Caledonia st., where the body rested, Thursday evening. Mr. Spencer was well known in in- door: bowling circles and was also an enthusiastic horseshoe player. Surviving are one brother, James Spencer, 172 Queen st.; two nieces, Mrs. Wilfred Murphy, 243 Cobourg st., and Miss Mary Spencer, Detroit; and three nephews, Albert Spencer, St. Peter's Seminary, London; Clarence Spencer, North Bay, and James Spen- cer, Rockford, Ill. Mr. Spencer was predeceased by two brothers, John, who died eight years ago this month, and Edward Patrick, who died two years ago in March. HAIR-BRUSH CLEANSING There's nothing to beat a good soap and water bath for dirty hair-brushes. For a quick clean-up, however, rinse the hair-brush thoroughly in cold wa- ter to which some ordinary household ammonia has been added. Shake the brush well and place it in the open air to dry. Read The Mirror 'Ads'. Stratford Theatres Are Showing 2 Great Films Stratford theatres will exhibit this week two films that are sponsored by the Canadian Motion Picture War Ser- vices Committee and endorsed by the National War Finance Committee as valuable contributions to the success of the Sixth Victory Loan campaign, which will open on April 24. Although the pictures are said to have high value as entertainment, they are be- ing shown in leading picture theatres across Canada for the primary purpose of supporting the Victory Loan. "The Shining Future," to be shown at the Avon today and Saturday, has been contributed by the Hollywood motion picture industry without cost to Canada's National War Finance Committee. "The Fifth Christmas," to be shown at the Classic today and Saturday, was produced by the Cana- dian Army Film Unit in co-operation with the film units of the Royal Cana- dian Navy and the R.C.AF. GO OVER THE TOP Perth county achieved 118 per cent. of its February objective of $6,750 worth of war savings stamps, accord- ing to figures released by W. F. Helm, chairman of war savings stamp sales for this district. Total February sales were $8,011. Considering Weather Tag Day Got A Fair Response The Women's Hospital Aid tag day last Saturday netted $19.34, and this in spite of unfavorable weather con- ditions. The award of four war sav- ings stamps donated by Mrs. A. L. Baker for the largest amount turned in on house-to-house canvass, went to Dominica Trafagander, 61 Douglas st. The four war savings stamps for the highest amount in the downtown sec- tion, presented by Mrs. H. J. Malone, were won by Mary Dunbar, 34 Bruns- wick st. The co-operation of the pub- lic and the services of the enthusiastic young canvassers were deeply appre- ciated by the Hospital Aid, and by the committee in charge of the tag day: Mrs. R. W. Chippenden, convener, Mrs. E. K. Kneitl, Mrs. A. L. Baker, and [the president, Mrs. H. J. Malone. HEAR J. H. SKENE "The Cry for Social Justice" was the topic of an address given by J. H. Skene, a member of the executive of the Stratford branch of the CN at the April meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of the C.C.F., at April meet- ing of theWomen's Auxiliary of the C. C. F. held Monday night at the home of Mrs. H. Cuthill, 111 Charles st. In the absence through illness of the president, Mrs. Bert Davies, Mrs. W. Carter, vice-president, presided. NEW MATRON ARRIVES Principal Matron (Capt.) Constance: Tavener has arrived at the barracks to to assume her duties as matron of No. 22 Canadian General Hospital. An- other arrival this week is Col. Jones, commanding officer of that unit. ime ene ges POWER LOAD 7,256 Stratford's power load for January of this year total 7,256, according to figures released by the Hydro Electric. Power Commission for Ontario. A aa lonely tomorrows Gi The "Chin Up" Girl Saree naa Tonight he'd be home on furlough... Together they'd weave more precious dreams for kisses. .. lovely plans for an unpredictable future! NGER ROGERS Jendee Comide exo with ROBERT RYAN + RUTH HUSSEY | PATRICIA COLLINGE « MADY CHRISTIANS * KIM HUNTER STARTING MONDAY | 2. DAYS -- 3 _.. memories of laughs, thrills, ig.