"THE STRATFORD MIRROR Friday, December 21, 1945. ; Gruen . . . the ultimate in beauty and depend- ability. Veri-Thin Nancy... ina striking modern design. $33.25 Brilliant diamond solitaire... complemented by a mounting of rare modern beauty. Carl R. Linkert DIAMOND HALL Phone 300 $79.50 RRS SESE RE RPT PS RAIS REA SEATS DS TEBE SADE PETE SB SATB IEPA PATA FAT ETA 3 -- DAYS-- 3 STARTING MONDAY THEATRE ae ) AA Merry Christmas To All PLEASE NOTE: So that our staff may enjoy a portion of Christmas Day at home this theatre will remain closed until 4.45 p.m. Tuesday. Continuous Show from 5 to 11.30 p.m. EEE AEE EEE EEE ee RY ESARASASA SS SASS SS PARA SAIS FA : EE WIE AOE IE ee with WILLIAM DEMAREST - DAN DURYEA Frank Sully A CINEMA ARTISTS CORP. PRODUCTION ~ | Hey SS é : , Directed by STUART HEISLER + Screen Play by Numolly Johnion + An . TERNATIONAL PICTURE Released by RKO RADIO PICTURES, ING : ERASE SAE SAAS SA SASA SS SATA So SESE SE SAE SASS SE SESE IAS PAPAS FASO IAIA LARA AAA AL LAAA AAA AA AE Instead of dwelling¥on the troubles of the world let us at this glad season turn our thoughts and emotions to the beauty and promise hidden in human- ity. : The convalescent period following the war is no less painful nor weari- some than the days preceding it. It is a time of fever, unrest and relapse after the dreadful illness of war. But the other side of the picture is bright. Here we see thousands of men and women returning from the Services, and many more who have been work- ing on the home front in war plants, coming quietly back to their inter- rupted tasks -- tasks they had to leave when the call of war came upon us. How happy they are to be back with their loved ones. These things are not reported in the newspapers, whose headlines are taken up with the odd and unusual rather than the happy and commonplace. One man after years of hard work on the North Atlantic expressed it quite well in the following words: "There are a lot of puzzles in this world of ours, but what would it be like without them." There are bound to be horrors at home and abroad as long as the world lasts. We shudder and wince when hearing of brutality to children, or young people who wreck the lives that lie ahead of them, but do we realize that, in comparison with the number of good people in the land, these are mighty few. One should think of the flood of love being show- ered on the many favored children of the land and the protection being of- fered those less fortunate. Christmas Those Old Shoes May last a long time after we have repaired them. We repair Rubbers and put on good Rubber Heels. GEO.WELCH SHOE REPAIR 146 St. Patrick Tel. 1998w Let Us Rejoice This Christmastide itself is a festival in memory of the Babe of Bethlehem. Divorces we admit are climbing at a tremendous rate, but even here we can gather a grain of comfort and cheer by remembering that among this number there are many repeaters. The stage seems to resemble a merry- go-round in this regard. Can we not find by looking about us many, many happily married couples who are loyal and true to each other and are raising families who will carry on their high standards of living. Why spend too much time worry- ing about the atomic bomb? It won't do any good, and history shows that civilization, though badly crushed, will rise again and press onward and upward. Did you ever stop to think 'that even when first we heard the 'startling word about the atomic bomb more people were talking hopefully about its power for good and help- harm it would do the world. We cannot deny the strikes, which seem to be multiplying at a tremen- dous rate, and the general unrest they signify, but dare we forget that each day millions are taking up their ap- pointed task bravely and cheerfully. There is a growing understanding, co-operation and friendship between employers and employees despite the faults and failures on both sides, and we should give thanks for it. Action should follow all deep emo- tion. If we have hope and joy and confidence, we are stronger and better workers, clearer thinkers and more useful citizens. Worry is a destroyer of energy and holds back progress. It is up to us to accept reality and do our part to help solve the evils which at present confront us, never losing sight of the great blessings already bestowed upon us. Let us hold our heads high and fol- low the Star, not creep along in fear and trembling. God still owns the world and the blueprints are His, so why should we fear the power of man? Wisdom has been. written down for us all through the ages, so let us not busy ourselves parsing the sentences rather than absorbing the meaning. Good people are happy folks. So let us add our mite to the sum total of joy on earth and make this Christ- mas a time of peace towards all men and good-will. TO : 4 CHRISTMAS A Merry Christmas In appreciation of our pleasant business relations we value this opportunity of wishing you the compliments of the season T. V. B. BREAD CO. A. H. ZURBRIGG ONE AND ALL IS OUR SINCERE WISH fulness than were worrying about the © rast eg ee es Low ite hg Friday, December 21, 1945. -------- Just Among Ourselves A regular department conducted for Mirror readers by Ina St. John. errererccacccerrrnverrrne nner TeeerPeeODOeDeeDDOOODDDODLODDOOL) so little to spend on a present for him. Do you think he'd like a photo of me? A Merry, Merry Christmas! A Happy, Healthful and Prosperous 'New Year to all my readers! HER BUSY SEASON Dear Miss St. John: IT am a very busy woman. As I don't want to be recognized by this letter I cannot tell you the nature of my work. The point is, Christmas, including the six weeks preceding it, is the busiest time of the year for me. If I keep my health I have no time whatever for buying and send- ing Christmas gifts. Sometimes I send cards, enclosing money and a request that the recipient buy his or her own gift. This never has seemed like a present, however. Last year I sent some Victory Bonds but only a small number of gifts of this nature can be sent. And I do have so many lovely friends and dear relatives! Miss St. John, can you suggest any plan to cover my problem? Thanks a million if you will try. ; ELIZABETH. Answer: Some years ago I had a friend who was situated as you are, Elizabeth. This is what she did about it: Early in November she bought enough lovely Christmas cards to cover her gift list. During the next two or three weeks she addressed and stamped the envelopes and wrote a short note for each one. She wrote that due to extra pressure at the festive season she had decided to think of her loved ones at that time, and send each one a gift during the coming year. She sent these presents | on Valentine Day, Easter or on birth- days. Sometimes she sent one on hearing of a friend's illness or trouble. Actually the gifts were received with greater pleasure than when she sent them at the proper time. The fact that this lady still carries out her unique plan speaks for itself. INA ST. JOHN. A PRESENT FOR HIM Dear Miss St. John: I have been sick. I can't work until after Christmas. I have a special boy _ friend. He hints about giving me a ring for Christmas. Of course I'm thrilled but I feel so cheap.' I have Our MARGIE, Answer: It seems to me that you have thought of the gift "he" appre- ciate more than anything else money can buy. If you put it in one of those modern frames ready for his desk, it will be perfect. INA ST. JOHN. Splendid Talent Shown at Concert Major Corbett, acting Superintend- ent of the Salvation Army Sunday ; School, feels quite rightfully proud of | the fine concert presented in the school room of the Citadel last even- ing. A few of the many fine numbers on the programme were special reci- tation of welcome; dialogues entitled Christmas Sewing, and Grandfather's Bright Christmas Plan. The cornet solos by Bandmaster Bailey were much enjoyed, as were also a piano- forte solo, piano and violin duets and vocal duets. We only wish space per- mitted us mentioning all the other fine numbers and Santa's jolly visit, with- out which any Christmas concert | would be quite incomplete. Wish to the People Of Stratford... A Happy and Joyous Christmas Season First Christmas Is that you may have and that Santa will be good to the boys and girls of every home. To Customers and Friends we extend our Best Wishes for a Bright, Merry, Yule- tide Season. ra | At Stratford's Fashion Store It's Forever Christmas On and on it goes, through the winding pathways of our lives. .. . Good old days or good new days, the same warm song, fragrance, laughter, steal across the years to lay on us the pixie touch, to make us younger, better beings. As you live again your memories, give your children something simple and true and lovely to remember.: Build your new traditions on the blessed structure of the old. As never before, the world needs the spirit of loving and giving; let's make this a - merry, old-fashioned Christmas. WILL DO THE WORK cheaply without muss or fuss. Hydro Shop Baseboard Outlets installed House Coats der fabric, nylon. For Smarter Christmas Gifts We can suggest nothing lovelier. These robes are soft and toasty warm. Come beautifully styled in wrap-around or zipper fashions from the choicest of materials, including the won- See our splendid line-up of colors for week-end shop- He) O5 to Ag 50 PLOTS. creer erence bas ' a The Queen of MUSKRATS Bacesir' This Christmas make her dreams come true. Give her a lastingly lovely Fur Coat. At Crosier's you can choose from a starry array of fashions, beautifully executed from prime full-furred Ontario skins. Every coat carries our guar- 3 ie antee of satisfaction, Hach Value Quality -- Service AWAY. J.J. CROSIER "ona" "Staton