- quiet; remarked that it must be won- of 4 2 si pe Wel. 23 ee --== ae One Way To _ Overcome article by Ross Byron in Your Per- taking the liberty of quoting it: _ "We spent an hour talking together every four wear their nerves on the _ personality. toe KNOW other way to overcome ner- vyousness besides this, but none that I to local - Clothing Collection, 115 Ontario St., HES TRAT Parte, a rise aes a % Published Weekly by the Stratford Mirror Press, 123 Ontario St. BENSON JOHNSTON. EDITOR ; be ae "a * ' cS oe $ 3 z ay ; Mi 0 IRR Q | -- STRATFORD, OCT. 19, 1945 No. 42: - Nervousness The other day we came across an sonality which we thought would be interesting to our readers and are in his room at the hotel. When I left him he was almost as nervous as 1 Was. He paced up and down. His hands shook. He glanced furtively here and there. And his personality, I do not need to tell you, was inept and ineffective. "Nervousness is always fatal to an effective personality. A nerve special- ist tells me that three persons out of outside of their clothes, and are ready to jump at the slightest sound. This must mean that three out of four do not have as effective personalities as they should. "Think of the most successful per- son you know. The chances are that serenity is the hallmark of his person- ality. He doesn't move fast, fidget, play with keys, twitch his nose or roll his eyes. He has the power which comes of control. Many persons believe that if they are born nervous it is just their mis- fortune, their cross to bear. But any- one who isn't suffering from organic disease affecting the nerves can over- come nervousness and become calm, cool, well-poised and serene. "The way is very simple. "The man who told me about it has as gracious and commanding a person- ality as I have ever seen. He is poised, calm, serene, controlled. He is the kind of man you like to be with be- cause being with him makes you feel like a better person--which is a true test of personality. "I commended him once upon his derful to be born with such calm and poise. "But I wasn't born with them, said he. I had to acquire them. Up till three years ago I was the most ner- vous person in the world. Then an old European doctor put me on the right track. He talked to me a quarter of an hour, gave me some pointed advice, recommended one thing for me to do. I did it. I haven't been nervous since. "Tell me what he advised you to do. 'He advised me, each night when the day's work was done, declared this genial man, to take a leisurely hot bath, put on my pyjamas and get into bed for twenty minutes, not to sleep, but merely to relax all over. I do it every night. "That practice not only robbed him of nervousness, but also improved his would be willing to guarantee so whole-heartedly for quick and effect- ive results. Try it." WANTED--Voluteer workers to col- lect, sort and pack used clothing for shipment to the destitute millions of war-sufferers abroad. Apply at once headquarters of National or telephone 3000. : $$ ees EES ee ee J. Stratford Chit-Chat .M. Successful Sports Programme Despite the weatherman's use of his bag of tricks the annual Collegiate Field Day events went down amongst the best on record. Two events were being held until the weather man finally made up his mind to give set- tled weather without enough advance warning to finish off. Principal D. S. Fuller, assisted by G. Hosie, M. V. Malcolm, C. A. Bryan, Miss F. Dale, as judges, were. well satisfied with the results which made the outlay for new equipment seem quite justified. Food sportsmanship as thus reveal- ed speaks well for any Collegiate and we feel sure Principal Fuller will have splendid results during the year just begun, Will You Sign on the Dotted Line - - Please? In the thick of the battle, whatever it may be, we are all eager to do our share behind the lines to help those who are risking all -- but now, with our world once more at peace, are we ready and willing to do our part to keep it so? Many of the finest men of our land have signed over all they possess, some never to return, others (and for these we ask your aid), are slowly and often painfully comvales- cing and cannot hope to work for months, and some even years; others are eager to get training in special lines that they either dropped or were just ready to begin when they heard the call; the ones who have made the supreme sacrifice need you to help their dependents, wife, child, mother, they throw the cross to you -- will you fail them? Many are eager to get settled in civil life, to make the homes for which they've longed throughout the years of strife; all these are look- ing to you -- won't you think of this and remember the old Golden Rule when Mr. Crane sends his represent- atives around for your signature for Victory Bonds very soon now! Over the Top for Salvage Drive! "Who's the busiest man in town? Well, we'd say Mr. J. R. Mercer, who since leaving the Y.M.C.A. has been campaign leader for the Conservatvie Committee and now is heart and soul in the Salvage Collection. did planning and arranging is greatly is over. Ontario Street to lend a helping hand but things in real good which will warm two folks--the gen (Continued on page 8) ------ find our shoes might expect. Good Shoes Properly Fitted. Add A Couple of Inches To Each Step... If you doa lot of walking (and most of us do these days) you'll your need for real foot freedom and appearance.....and the costs are much less than you in Comfort! the answer to 99 ONTARIO ST. His splen- speeding and aiding the work and he in turn is very happy to report six and one-half tons already shipped, four and one-half ready, and they ex- pect fully fifteen tons before the drive He assures those whose par- cels have not already been collected that if they'll just be patient every- thing will be called for and anyone with spare time on their hands would be most welcome at the room at 115 The clothing which has been re- ceived to date is of a very high stand- ard, which speaks well of the givers, both storekeepers and individuals, who are not just giving wornout things, condition A Good Entertainment And A Good Cause That crippled children's clinics, un- der the auspices of the Stratford Rotary Club, will have to return to @ yearly basis in order to care ade- quately for the number of cases ime Perth County, was indicated by Irs D. Smith, secretary of the crippled children's committee, in a recent ad- dress. For some time clinics have been held but once every two years-. Dr. Smith pointed out that 165 cases: were examined at the clinic last June, including 139 cases that had not previ- - ously been at a clinic. Of that num-- ber, 57 were recommended for hospi~ tal treatment, which will involve the outlay of a considerable sum of "money. With this in mind, coupled with the continuing desire to maintain and. improve Camp Kitchigami, on the: shores of Lake Huron, the Stratford Rotary Club is now in the midst of" preparations for its annual Hallow-- e'en Frolic, to be held this year om: Wednesday, Oct. 31. The camp was a busy spot this year~ with an attendance of 87 boys and 108: girls. In addition the site was used. fora month by the Sea Cadets, at now cost to the government, all supporters: of Rotary in this manner playing az part in the successful prosecution of the war. In the crippled children's and camp" projects more than $3,200 was spent. during the past year. In addition the club is a supporter of junior farmer~ projects, assists the Y.M.C.A. in its athletic program and carries out other~ work in the interests of the com- munity as a whole. One of the best ways of supporting" the Rotary cause is through the pur- chase of tickets on the major draw- ings which are now available in many: places throughout the city. With the Ninth Victory Loan approaching it is fitting that the major prize should be a $1,000 Dominion of Canada bond- Other worthwhile prizes are: electric refrigerator, chesterfield suite, bed- room suite, three tons of coal and am electric washer. | Purchases for the bazaar in the Arena on Frolic night have been com- pleted and high quality merchandise has been obtained, despite wartime conditions. There will be plenty of. entertainment at the Arena. A mon- ster dance will be held in the armoury and another in the Blue Room and a midnight show at the Avon Theatre will culminate the evening's activ- ities. The Variety Entertainers have been engaged to present the theatre program and a worthwhile show is as~ sured. Drawings for the major prizes will also take place at the theatre. The Rotary Club makes but one ap- peal a year for funds, and affords arm opportunity for everyone in the com- munity to share in the work of re- storing crippled children to useful- uess and keeping healthy children healthy by providing them with am outdoor vacation. WANTED--Your gift of serviceable used clothing, shoes and bedding to save the lives of destitute millions in wartorn lands abroad. Deliver early Depot, 115 Ontario Street. to the National Clothing Collectiom