i = , | ia BENSON JOHNSTON, EDITOR Tue StRaTFoRD MIRROR Published Weekly by the Stratford Mirror Press, 123 Ontario St. Vol. 23 -- Different Objectives -- o. Similar Motives } ' The two welfare organizations which 'are now making their annual appeal to the citizens of Stratford for United Home Services have two distinct ob jectives but with similar motives. The objective of the Young Men's Christian Association is to so in- fluence the youth of our city that they will not desire to waste their substance in riotous living, but as- pire to nobler achievements. The Salvation Army, on the other hand, majors on reaching out a help- ing hand to those unfortunates, who for one reason or another, having fail- ed to heed the admonitions of home - and church, fall by the wayside. Both these objectives are indeed worthy and one, or both, should ap- peal to those who are interested in the future of our young people, and since they are conducting a joint cam- paign it will not be necessary to de- cide as between the two different ob- \jectives. In our day and age both ef- forts are essential. We owe it to our youth to use every means in our power to help them live useful lives, but, if they should fall by the way- side, let us give them a helping hand to get back onto the right road. | There is another factor in _ this campaign, which should be consider- ed when deciding on what amount to put on the subscription card. While the citizens are only asked to give financial support, let us remember there are those who not only give their money to these worthy object- ives, but who, in addition, make an even greater contribution in time and energy. Men like Walter Helm, A. E. 'O'Loughlin, Col. R. M. Trow, Dr. L. A. Macklin, James Preston, Chas. Ding- man, E. T. Griffith, H. H. Dempsey, James Baikie, Mayor Monteith and many others who are doing a work for our city every day in the year which cannot be measured in mere dollars and cents. If for no other reasons than these this campaign should go well over the top to show our appreciation to those men who are so unselfishly de- voting their efforts in building a good clean citizenship in our midst. ae ee United Home Services Organization Honorary chairman--Mayor J. W. Monteith. Chairman--Walter Helm. Vice-Chairman--Col. R. M. Trow. Treasurer--James Baikie. Secretaries--R. A. Shanks, Y.M.C.A., Major Jas. A. Cooper, Salvation Army. Special Names Committee--James Preston, Chas. Dingman, E. T. Grif- fith, H. H. Dempsey. Employees' Section--. R. Mercer. Sebringville--George Arbogast. Team captains--Dr. L. A. Macklin, A. E. O'Loughlin, F. A. Maples, E. R. Crawford, H. A. Channell, D. E. Mac- kinnon, D. B. Ireland, T. E. Grainger, Major James Cooper, Col. R. M. Trow. During the coming winter Europe's aud China's millios will look at tre raiment that shields their frail bodies, and they will think of us who live in lands of plenty according as we meas- ure up to our responsibility and share with them what we can spare. Give your spare serviceable used clothing Se to the National Clothing Collection for STRATFORD, SEPT. 14, 1945 a -- Sot eet B. Stratford Chit-Chat SE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING IN THE WORKSHOP The other day we stole a march on Superintendent McKinnon when we got on the good side of his watch-dog, Fred Morrison, who took us through the Canadian National Shops. It was our first visit in many years and naturally looked for' great changes, and we certainly got them. The general offices were not so much altered except we couldn't resist look- ing through the window into Mr. Mc- Kinnon's office to see if the solid brass electric chandelier was still there. No, it had gone, but it recalled the time when one of his predecessors, Master Mechanic Robert Patterson, couldn't get an order through the pur- chasing department for a fixture for his own office. Nothing daunted, he had all the necessary patterns made and the various parts cast in his own brass foundry! It was a work of art, all right, and was the envy of other chiefs. It must have cost plenty, but in those days when electricity was just being installed in the Grand Trunk Shops we hardly blamed the boss for wanting a good fixture for his own private domain. It's wonderful what good housekeep- ing is accomplished in these shops. A locomotive repair shop is one of the most difficult to keep clean and tidy, but we found everything orderly as if the president's annual visit was im- minent. You know that's an occa- sion when everything must be apple-pie order, but we are sure he would have been quite pleased with what we saw the other day. Our own particular interest, the Stores Dept., where we spent many interesting years in the good old days, we find is still managed by the capable storekeeper, Heber Collins, one of our former proteges. He's got it in good shape. Well, enough of that. Maybe more later. A FAMILY AFFAIR Have you been down to Graham's Bowlaway lately? Here the propri- etor, known to the players as "Mike," is running this popular bowling place with his daughter Julia and son Mike. They moved to Stratford from Brantford last month and from pres- ent indications are going to make a success of it. POPULAR MILKMAN We have not had the pleasure of meeting the gentlemen who own Finegan's Dairy, Messrs. Richardson and Hilderley, but no doubt like other managers they are pleased to know their salesmen are good representa- tives. Nor do we know Lorne Fine- gan, but we were quite pleased the (Continued on page 8) oe find our shoes might expect. Good Shoes Properly Fitted. Add A Couple of Inches To Each Step pick If you do a lot of walking (and most of usdo these days) you'll your need for real foot freedom and appearance.....and the costs are much less than you inComfort! the answer to 99 ONTARIO ST. No. 37 in Youth Hostelling A chain of Canadian youth hostels stretching from Calgary to Banff im Alberta has now been completed. Re- cently the National Parks Bureau at Ottawa made available to the Cana--- dian Youth Hostels Association a: dwelling formerly used by the care-- taker of the animal paddock in Banff National Park. The cabin, which is in a very picturesque location about one mile from the town of Banff, has been cleaned up and painted and now provides comfortable home quarters for youth hostellers using the Cal- gary-to-Banff route. The new hostek is in charge of a house parent; the. first to sign the Visitors' Book was: Miss Verde Mae Fuller, of Salt Lake- City, Utah. The-route from Calgary to Banff closely follows the famous and beau- tiful Bow River winding through the foothills and deep into the heart of the Canadian Rockies. It is served by several youth hostels at conven ient points. On reaching Banff, youth: hostellers have a choice of numerous* trail hikes through Banff Nationak Park, all radiating from the town of Banff. They include trips to Bow Falls, the hot springs, the golf course,. the fish hatchery, Sundance Canyon, Stoney Squaw Mountain, Tunnel Mountain, Mount Rundle and the- summit of Sulphur Mountain. to men-- tion only a few. Most of these traik hikes provide excellent opportunities» to observe wildlife in its naturak state. Big game animals, including" mountain sheep and mountain goats,. are numerous in Banff National Park,. and photographs of them adorn the- snapshot albums of many trail hikers- Youth hostels are in charge of @&. house parent, and provide inexpensive' overnight accommodation for boys and girls. Sleeping bunks, mattresses, blankets and heavy cooking equip-- ment are provided by the hostel, and in some cases meals are served by the house parent. To make use of these hostels it is necessary to have a membership pass and a sheet sleeping sack. These car be obtained from the Regional Secre~ tary of the Association. Above all, you must have a friendly disposition and a love for the outdoors. A hand- book giving information about alt youth hostels in Canada is issued an- nually by the Association. Who Would Want To Live In China Now? In inflation-plagued Shanghai, @ Chinese merchant went to his bank to draw out 800,000 Chinese dollars. In a city where a postage stamp costs $1,600, this seemed a routine trans- action, but an unreasonable bank clerk refused to hand over more thar $100,000, and that in $10 bills. The reckless merchant demanded his money, even if it had to be in 50¢ He got it -- $800,000 in small bills. It was like receiving the price of a Rolls-Royce in pennies. the merchant had his currency bills. ~ The dealer sold the bills to a paper mill and printery, into new banknotes. Face the new printing: $3,200,000. a" Resignedly, -- baled, | then called in a wastepaper dealer. | After carefully weighing the bales, -- the dealer paid the merchant $850,000" -- ---more than the face value of the = gi 'a which turned thenz-- value of | "i, he 31 p ai '