Page 6 f THE STRATFORD MIRROR SHARING CHILD Being "run ragged" at the end of the day with a carry-over of jobs un- done is an experience common.to most mothers of two to seven-year-olds. But there is a solution ... part time co-operative child care. A group of mothers take turns supervising all the children for a morning or afternoon. If the other mothers are canning, each puts up one pa selene 0, 2 for the supervis- & mother. If they are sh i shop for her too. : ieee Sit Of course such a project takes a bit of organization at the start and child care experts offer some practical suggestions. They say there should not be more than eight children in a group and that it is better for them to-go to the Same place each time. Playthings should be provided but need not be elaborate or expensive. A sand pile, FREES MOTHER swing, skipping ropes, packing boxes to jump from or play house in, big wooden block collected from a lum- ber yard and planed smooth, and plasticine for quiet play will provide hours of happy fun. It has been found that there are fewer tears and less disciplining need- ed if children do not bring along their favorite toys which some other child is always sure to want to play with. When discipline is needed, isolation of the offender for one or two minutes is most effective. Teacher -- "Didn't your mother write a note?" Jimmy--'"Yes, ma'am, but I forgot to bring it." Teacher--"Well, why were you late yesterday? Jimmy--'T don't know. read the note." Ts sdidn't Canada's Nutrition "EAT RIGHT - oughly enjoy. Phone 2578 Program Sponsors Say-- The Diana Meals provide the proper nourishment. Not only that but our meals you will thor- 'When You Eat Uptown Eat at the Diana Restaurant DIANA RESTAURANT John Tatulis, Prop. FEEL RIGHT" 95 Ontario St. involved. CThe Stratford 123 Ontario St Ladies' Personal 'eae There is something quite distinc- tive in fine quality paper with your own name and neatly printed at the top. Few things will give you greater satisfaction for the small amount May we show you our line? address Murror Press Phone 115 Mirror Short Story A: DOUBLE ° LIFE By ELEANOR WALSH t HEN Corinna Hastings, Ifbrae! rian of Postville, looked up} from the desk one morning and saw: 'Mrs. Angela Murdock sailing toward' her angrily, she was reasonably cer-) tain something was amiss. She: mustered a feeble smile and said an unconvincing "Good Morning.", "For me, Miss Hastings,' snapped Mrs. Murdock, '"'this has been a very unpleasant morning.": She tapped her finger on the desk. "T,"? she said, "have just read 'The: Flaming Soul.' "' ; *'Oh!" Into that syllable Corinna tried to put good cheer, friendship, everything that was amiable. But Mrs, Murdock's expression did not change. "And what I should be _ inter- ested to hear," the lady went on, "is just why that particular book 'was put in this library. This is," she declaimed, "an institution which endeavors to provide suitable reading matter for the young. I can only régard 'The Flaming Soul' as a work that will definitely be harm- tui:"' "T am terribly sorry," Corinna apologized. "I'm afraid I haven't read the book." This was perfectly true. She had only glanced with some interest at the description of: its contents on the paper jacket. "I heard from several people that it Was quite good," she offered weak- ly. "And on the strength of that I ordered it." "You're quite right, Miss Hast- ings." There was no mistaking the menace in Mrs. Murdock's tone. "'It was brought to my attention by Miss Keller, and I believe Mrs. Spellman mentioned it to her. Both were. shocked. Miss Keller brought it to' me this morning and I considered it my duty to read the whole thing. I: wanted to see what was being placed in the hands of our young: people." "T don't know what to say," said: Corinna. "I've called a meeting of the Li-: brary Board at my house this eve-' ning at eight. I suggest you attend. : Meanwhile, I'll leave this copy: here, and you can make yourself; familiar with its contents. You'll! be asked for an explanation of your! conduct." i Corinna groaned when the lady left. It was bad enough to face any: member of the board singly, but to-; gether--horrors! For a few minutes she thought of cutting loose, resign-: ing her position, going to New York. But this incident hardly. seemed to warrant any such action. } Not yet, anyway. And her family) would hate to see her go. There was: another reason for staying, too, and his name was Jack. No, there was: nothing to do but face the music: 'and hope it wouldn't be too unpleas-' ant. She smiled. She could picture the three women reading with gasps of pleasurable horror, and then pre- venting others from enjoying the same privilege. The book itself she placed behind the desk until she learned what its fate was to be. The board meeting was as ei noes expected. only worse. Mrs. miuraock still actea Ke a volcano) undecided whether to erupt or hold its fire. Mrs. Spellman maintained a dignified silence, preferring to sig-: nify disapproval by a series of in-; dignant snorts. Miss Keller flushed when the title was mentioned and let it be understood that she had: martyred herself by reading it. "It| was an experience," she said, "that! I should have preferred to miss," "Certainly,'"? Mrs. Murdock said.: "T, for one, felt I wanted to fumi-; gate my mind after I had finished' it." Corinna weited till she was' spoken to. "The point is," Mrs. Spellman. said finally, "what are we going to; do with the volume? It was your: duty, Miss Hastings, to know some- thing of it before sending an order."' Corinna spoke so contritely, thank- ing the ladies for discovering the, nature of the book before it had a chance to harm young readers, that. the three women were softened. "But of course it must be removed! from the library at once," Mrs.' Murdock said more pleasantly. "I think we must insist upon that."' The others murmured, 'Of; course." And Corinna agreed. § | "That brings up another ques-; tion,'"' said Miss Keller. "It was! bought with public funds allowed for: the library. Have we the right to confiscate it without paying? I think not. I am willing to give what it! cost simply to keep it off the; shelves." She told Corinna that she} would call for it in the morning,/ and pay at that time. "TI think we need say no more,"! Mrs. Murdock told Corinna. This' suited Corinna. She thanked them! and left. In her room, after the rest of the family had retired, she opened a: drawer and pulled a letter from its hiding place. With a smile she re- read it. "Dear Miss Hastings:" (it began)' "You will be pleased to know that it seems as if your novel, 'The. Flaming Soul,' will sell like a, house afire. Already we are justified' in another printing. What name do you wish us to use on your first check? We will issue it with a fi- nancial statement as soon as pos- sible, and meanwhile we trust you are hard at work on your next--" Corinna smiled more _ brightly. She was. Preparing Hash In making hash on top of the: range, never let the meat part actu- ally boil. Let the sauce do the boil- ing and add the leftover meat just long enough before serving to heat thoroughly. Otherwise the méat will toughen. Minor Mends Minor mends save major trouble --so keep a few tools handy. A kit with hammer, screwdriver, pliers, nails, screws and tacks will be need- ed in a good care program. ant ee + ae 'THE STRATFORD MIRROR ag ee - Page -------- Centralization Versus Home Rule Though well-informed observers backstage in Ottawa insist that the Federal Government would not em- ploy "big stick" methods in the Do- minion-Provincial Conference and that there would be a definite inclination to put forth a desperate effort to settle differences by mutual concessions, yet these same sources seem to persevere steadily and firmly in the belief that, unlike the disastrous last Dominion- Provincial Conference in 1941, there would be an attitude of "what must be done must be done somehow" so that the Federal Government may be enabled to carry out in time its ambi- tious postwar programme of provid- ing a proper level of employment in- come, social security and rehabilita- tion of the members of the armed ser- vices. It is a practical approach and it is essential because the taxpayers expect a sharp reduction in taxation this year or next and the public services cannot be possibly reduced or elimi- nated. Furthermore, in taxation and finan- cial matters, there may be no unanim- ity and final results of these discus- sions may not even be_ predictable. However, it is this attitude in itself which explains why this gathering in August in Ottawa has been empha- sized as merely a "preliminary" meet- ing of the provincial leaders and cen- tral authorities in order to create a sound economic foundation for the private enterprise structure of Canada within which the whole postwar era's plans may be embodied later. It is hinted that alternative proposals from the provinces may be entertained, and that a steering committee may ar- range for several committees to pro- 'ceed into proper detailed examination of the various problems with the whole Dominion-Provincial Confer- ence reassembling as soon as possible under the conditions in order to con- sider the reports from these several committees and to reach decisions for action by the proper authorities. * * * New British Leaders Leaders of the new British Labor Government are quite well known in Ottawa where, in some quarters, there Our Capital Correspondent Written exclusively for The Stratford Mirror By Dean Wilson. OTTAWA WILL DO THE WORK Baseboard Outlets installed cheaply without muss or fuss. is a tendency to discount heavily re- ports or stories of "revolutionary changes which may be forthcoming from the startling results of the gen- eral election in the Motherland. One of the most powerful men behind the scenes in London, Professor Harold Laski, who is chairman of the Labor party's national executive committee, is remembered in Canada as a quiet lecturer who taught at McGill Uni- versity and who has caused to be pub- lished a large number of books on po- litical science which are well-known to a great many Canadians. eee Declaration Is Denied | It is reported in this nation's capital that a soldier's rehabilitation and war service grants cannot be discontinued or stopped except in cases of dishon- orable discharge. This is indicated at this time in view of an allegation in an interview when an officer is sup- posed to have asserted by error that. "soldiers were afraid to talk for fear of losing their gratuities." Indeed, it is reported that disciplinary action would be taken against any officer suggesting to members of the army that their rehabilitation grants would be jeopardized if they would not volunteer for the Pacific war or re- main in the forces. They Shall Have Music The end of the war doesn't mean that the demand by troops for enter- tainment has diminished. As a matter of fact,it has increased. And that is why eight civilian army show units are now overseas entertaining the Canadian troops in England and also the army of occupation. The talented entertainers come from Toronto, Montreal and Halifax. Each unit has a mixed cast of about 20. While overseas the entertainers are provided with army clothing. The men wear battle dress and the women CWAC uniforms, but without the brown shoulder straps. "Nothing could be sadder than a man without a country," said the school teacher. 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