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ORONO WEEKLY TIMES Vol 1. No. 4. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1937. Subscription, $1.25 Per Year, SUBSCR [BE T< 0 YOUR COMMUr MITY PAPER Financial Survey For Canada For Year 1936 o --------- Unemployment Still Remains Very Serious Problem Throughout Canada 1. International trade. for the . first ten months, $1,321,781,000, an increase increase of $202,580,000 over the corresponding corresponding period of 1335. Exports increased 21 per cent, and imports 13 per cent. ' ' : V , 2. Output of, mines $1,000,000' per day. - " - '■ 8. Building in Canada 1.4 per cent, higher. 4. Output of electricity up 8 per sent., mostly in home utilities. 5. Nearly 80 per cent, of telephone losses during the depression years has been restored. ", 6. Automobile sales for 1934 in Canada, 73,484; for export, 43,368, (For 1936 in Canada, 110,000 ; for export, export, 70,000. 7. Wheat, cattle and hogs : Wheat, 1932, 55 3-8c,; ,1936, 93 3-8c. Oaf tie, 1931, $5.23 cwt, 1:936, $5.08: perexvt. Hogs, 1932, $4.19 per cwt. ; 1936, $8.- 09 per cewt. , . 8. Lake Shores Mines Ltd., payroll for the last year, 82.500,000 : supplies, $2,300,000, 92 per cent, of which was produced or manufactured in Canada; Canada; taxes paid to the Dominion, the "Province and municipalities, $1,- 600,000. 9. Mining ; areas widening; new fields coming in with strong prospects prospects " and old fields showing expansion. expansion. 10. IJnetnploymetit still remains a serious problem. 11. British Columbia's output of Jetais for last year was due-seventh of the total of the Dominion, viz. : 12 per cent, of the nation's gold; 51 per cent, of the silver ; 5 per cent, of the copper ; 94 per cent, of the lead; 77 per cen.t of the zinc. 12. 14 treasons to expect progress in world 1 conditions in 1937 : 1. Stabilization of currency between between United Kingdom, U.S.A. and other European Nations. 2. 'Greater purchasing power where it is most needed, that is in the pockets pockets of the primary producers. 3. Prices, of primary products of farm, forest and mine have been rising. rising. '4. Purchasing power is being distributed distributed more evenly and effectively. 5. Industrial companies are rehabilitating rehabilitating their plants. 6. Borrowers and lenders are lessening lessening their timidity. 7. Administrations in Canada are looking forward to balancing their budgets. 8. Crowing employment, lessening disorder. 9. More active movement of goods and peoples thus bettering the condition condition of transportation facilities. 10. Increasing transportation equipment. 11. Kesumoment of debt payment by many people and companies. 12. Specialization, research, and CELEBRATES HIS 80th BIRTHDAY We extend our congratulations to Mr. Robert. Rainey, who celebrated his /eightieth birthday on Tuesday, February :16th. Ho is enjoying good healthland does his share of the work around the barn. He walks to town occasionally. He was a member of the .Methodist Church and is now a member of Park Street United Church. He has been a resident of the Township of Clarke all his life, having been born near Kendal and attended McLean's public school. He also lived near MoOreas'" church for a number of years. On Sept. 8, 1897. he married Mary E, Taylor. In April 1909 he, -with his. wife and family, moved to the farm now owned by Mr. Lya'll Lowery, north of Orono. Having sold his farm to Mr. R. J, McRoberts, the family moved to Sown. 'Early in the next year he bought the grocery business of the late F, W. Williamson. In March, 1928, he bought the farm where he, now lives. His family : Mrs. W. R. Hoar, Orono; Neva Rainey, R.N., Oshawa ; E. R. Rainey, grocer,. Orono; Neil Rainey, farmer, Orono. EDUCATION WEEK PROGRAM (Sunday, F ebruary 21st to Saturday, Saturday, February 27th. -- General Theme : "Education--The Essential Factor of National Progress." Special Radio Broadcasts, Sunday February 21st, GROT, 11 to 12--Rev, Dr. Geo. Pidgeon, Bl-oor Street United United Church. OK CL, 12.15 to 12.30--"Canadian Ideals," Rev. J. D, Parks, B.A., B.D.. Carlton Sit. United Church. Monday, February 22nd--GROT. 10 to 10.30' p.m.--Dominion-wide broadcast originating in Vancouver. Speaker : Hon. Dr, G. M. Weir, Minister Minister of Education for British Columbia. Columbia. Wednesday, February 24th--ORC T, 7.45 to 8 p.m.---Hon. and, Rev. H. J. Cody. M.A., D.D., LL.T)., President President of University of Toronto. Friday, February 26 th--CRCT, 7.45 to 8 p.m.--Rev. G. Stanley Russell, Russell, M.A., D.D.. Deer Park United Church, Toronto. uninterrupted industry has stabilized present progress, 13. Dominion and Provincial Governments Governments are unifying legislation to remove duplications. 14. Treasury officials and exécutives exécutives are very anxious that the present present promising recovery prospects do not develop into a harmful runaway boom. Home and School Club Stage Successful Dance The Big Bad Wolf "Influenza" did not affect the attendance of young people -at the No. 9 Home and School Club dance on Friday night Mat. No doulbt he was barking at many a fair ladies door the next morning. But all in all the dance and bridge were delightfully enjoyed. Dancing took place in the theatre room, and lunch was served in the basement. Appetizing sandwiches, delicious homemade cakes ad coffee were served to the merrymakers. The Port Hope collegiate orchestra provided provided the music for dancing. We understand understand this orchestra has just recently recently been organized. We feel sure they will get somewhere if they beep up'-Rie good work. Much interest and enjoyment xvns demonstrated by the dancei'i and the orchestra boys 1 themselves x (for evidently It must v-™ been a ntsy toy) with the pos session of a, new up-to-the-minute amplifier for the emphasizing of the vocal selections of . the music. There were several novelty dances, such as "lucky number," "guessing contest" and. so forth ; also a few old time square dances sprinkled through the evening's dances. The hall was very appropriately decorated with Valentines and streamers. The greatest majority from out of town g lie,s is were from Port Hope, with 'parties frqm Qeh- awa, Pickering and Bowman ville. The prize winners in 500' were : High prize, ladies, 'Mrs.' Honeywell ; gents, Percy Winters; Consolation prize, ladies, Mrs. Dnvey ; gents, George Barchard. : The conveners' were : Stanley Rickards, Rickards, isocial ; Chris. Barchard, President; President; Mrs. El. Dean, lunch. Mighty Oaks From Little Acorns Grow -- -- : -- -- 0 IS CUPID SLIPPING ? (St, Valeri tine's. Day this year .seemed .seemed to have passed us by with but a scanty smile. Why ? Someone says that Cupid is slipping. Or are we getting too shy, cynical or just plain matter of fact l It seems the youngsters are • the only ones keeping the day alive. Out of an estimated $65,000 spent on Valentines this year, youngster's pennies contributed $50,000 of it. There was a time when this day meant a husband, or a pair of new gloves, or at the very least a huge frilly "I love you" type of card. But these days' its usually means a dainty little printed card with a Scot.tie or broken heart painted thereon, or probably nothing at all. It wasn't So long ago that when a girl picked you as her .Valentine it meant coining across with some gift--and better still she had the privilege of naming it. Why iSt. Valentine should be named patron saint of lovers, or z" r A-q,,bow_,this day eaine.abour, no one -/.Rs" to know. All we assure of '-obis year's show of Valen tiné\mes- sages is that Cupid must, he getting away from us. ' - o OUR ATTITUDE TOWARD MEN IN AUTHORITY It is a characteristic of the Canadian Canadian voter to be violently partisan-- to see in his candidate virtues- with which his opponent is not. even acquainted; acquainted; to feel, or pretend to feel, that victory for his side is the only way to avert disaster. That may be one reason why our democratic form of government is more stable and secure than anywhere else in the world. It is also a characteristic of the Canadian voter to concede to the victor in the moment of his success all the qualities that leadership requires requires and to admit that the country will go right along on its appointed way. And .that may be one reason why socialism, communism, and all the other isms find so little fertile soil here for the growth df their anti- Canadian ideals. We are citizens of no mean country. Let the rest of the world take note. It no longer makes any difference to any of us whether or not we voted' for the man who assumed the office of chief executive after, a general election. He is our Prime Minister. Tie represents us all before the world and to the world. In and through him we speak to all mankind. By and with him we shall make progress, towards the ultimate destiny of this country of ours. It Is after all the man that counts. We ask of him wise leadership, good counsel, hr,aye administration, high idealism, and, under God, tru-e manliness. The office office is everlasting; its occupancy is temporary. What we ask and what we shall continue to demand is that, its dignity be maintained, and our love and confidence shall he given without measure to the , man that is worthy Orono Chamber of Commerce Commerce Denies $50 Bonus For Child Births Did we all read in our city papers what the Orono Chamber of Commerce Commerce are really doing to put "Sleepy Hilltop" in headlines ? And did we all hear the broadcast over the radio ? Action was the objective of the Board for 1937. The nature, of the action was not designated, outside of the fact that Orono must be advertised advertised and the population increased.. The matter has perhaps veered from, the sublime to the ridiculous, nevertheless, it is'a sensational form of action--proven by the presence of a Telegram reporter in the village; recently and the number of letters received. ; ; l.f we can entice families to our fair village to live, either by book or crook (as the G. man says), all will not be in vain and we will, all mutually benefit by -improvements in the community. Who knows but that we may yet have our own hydro, factory whistles blowing, intersections, intersections, and traffic jams, Aside from the ridiculous, the sub's] sub's] ime fact is that, Mr. John Armstrong a:i.il Mr. C. Gurney have already re-1 ceive.d many honest and sincere inquiries inquiries f; om .outside families wishing to retire hi a small inexpensive community, community, I likexOroti -n. .Letters have been received v from Saskatchewan, Calgary, - (St. John, /NE.; Toronto and; Osliawa, Our interested' -any wants to know wba:i is making ; the people, die here. It did not sound very healthy to him evidently. Some letters were requests for financial help, but mainly there were a great number of earnest, sincere inquiries. Correspondence -of this nature: will be taken up at the next meeting of the Chamber -of Commerce, and more ways and means discussed to really put Orono before the outside public and build it up for the good of everyone. everyone. CLASS OF FIFTEEN A welcome addition to the town* of Orono is the now music school operated operated by the lAtherland : - (Studios of Music, and conducted by Mr. Loiwrie, teacher. Lessons on Hawaiian and (Spanish, guitar are given by Mr, Low- rie at the home of Mr. Harry -Mercer -every Thursday -afternoon and evening. evening. The school enjoyed a very successful successful opening Thursday, February I1t,h, with approximately fifteen students students in attendance. Mr. Lowrie is starting two news groups, one this Thursday and another the following week. Anyone wishing to take lessons lessons are requested to get in touch with Mr. Henry G vers ton, Care Mr. Frank Pente, Orono. If you have no instrument, wo understand from Mr. Lowrie, one will be supplied by the ■ school. Good luck and prosperity to Mr. Lowrie and his music school. St Saviour's Anglican Church Holds First Lenten Services ALVIN HARNESS As we go to press we were shocked to learn of the accidental, death of Alvin Harness. The young man was helping at the farm of -a neighbor when the team of horses backed the wagon suddenly, crushing Mr. Harness Harness and; he died before medical assistance assistance could reach him. The sympathy sympathy cl* I he community Is extended to the sorrowing family. HOMASTAYLOR The death of Mr. Thomas' Taylor occurred after a short illness at the home of his aunt, Mrs, 11. Arch, in Orono, on Monday, February 15ili. 1937, in bis 56th year. The deceased was well known and very- much, respected respected by all who knew him. He was born and raised at Hampton, Ont., moved to Orono with his sister, Miss Ida Taylor, some four years ago- to live with 11is aunt, Mrs. II. Arch, where- lie made his home until hie death. He is survived by his sister, Miss Ida. Taylor. Service was held at his late residence on Wednesday aftern-oon, with Rev. J. Il, O'sterhout officiating. Interment was made in Hampton Cemetery. MRS. ANDREW J. KNOX The -death on Thursday, February 11th, 1937, of Mrs. Ler a . Mary Knox, of Orono, aged 63 yeafs-AnfiT months, months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert;- Tamh'yn. was a tremendous sorrow to the village and her many friends in the community where she had made her home since the time of her marriage t-o Mr. Andrew J. Knox. She was an active member of the Orono United Church and its various various societies, a bo the W.Q.T.V. Her chief recreation was her lovely flower garden. Her love of flowers gave her many happy hours among them. ; She had -a wide circle of friends in the Horticultural Societies of the district. Her -many friends, and everyone having the honor to be included among her acquaintances, will feel a great loss for a long time to come. She was loved and respected respected by all who came into contact with her. Friends remembering her great 1-ove of flowers, brought many beautiful beautiful floral tributes to her side. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Andrew J. Knox, two -sons, Prof. Francis Albert o-f Kingston, Charles Robb of Orono, and a daughter, M ary Elizabeth of Allis ton; afeo four brothers, Charles, F red, John and Milton, and three sisters, - Georgina, Alma and Nellie. A private service was held at her late residence, thence proceeded to Park -Street United Church where a public service was held, conducted, -by the pastor, Rev. J.. H. Osterhout, assisted assisted iby the Rev. John Wilkinson, of Warsaw. Interment was made in Orono Cemetery. The pallbearers were her four brothers---Charles. Fred, John and Milton,- ail'd her two 'brothers-in-law, John Brown -and Wim. iStainton. Her nephews were the flower bearers. Following is a list of the floral tributes tributes : Her own family, her -brothers and sisters, her nephews and nieces, Horticultural Society, Women's Institute, Institute, United Church W.A., W.C.T. I'., Sunday School Orchestra, a. large circle of neighbors (through 'Mrs. Harris,ton). Cousin Madison. Hall and Alice, 'Cousin Laura, Belle and Clarence Al!in, Mr. and Mrs-. James: Tamiblyh, Mr. and Mrs. R. (Sh-erwin, Mr. and Mrs. Gi-lfillan, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rowe, Mrs. John Miller, Mrs. Robert Moon, Mrs. Georgina Cobble- dick, Mrs. Win. Jordan, Orono; University University Department, Arts '(Society,. Commercial Club, Dept. Of Economics, Economics, Mr. and Mrs.. R. J. Allen, of Kingston, ; Alliston High School, the Coulter family, Mr. -and Mrs.,, McLean, McLean, Mbs. Drennan, Miss Gertrude J aimes,- and Miss May Hayden, Alliston Alliston ^Citizens' Band, Mr. and Mrs. Tirigey, : of Bracebridge ; Toronto Revolver Revolver Club, Miss McCannus, of Toronto; Toronto; Mr. and Mrs, Herb. Fletcher. Bowmanviilo; Miss Marion Brown, Osbawa ; Misé Kathleen Staples, of Port Hope; Miss Blanche Snell', of Aurora, St, Saviour's Anglican Church marked' the beginning of lent with service on Wednesday, February 10, at 11 a.m. The service was directed by the rector, Rev. D, R. Dewdney, .an'd consisted, of morning prayers and ad-dresfe. On- Sunday, February 14th, (Sunday (Sunday school was held at. 2 p.m,, in charge of the Superintendent, Mr. R. II, Alin. The children all received their Lenten mite boxes, the proceeds bf which are to be presented on Easter Easter Sunday, and be sent in aid of Missions. Church service at 3 p.m. was a celebration of Holy 'Communion, with Rev. D. It. Dew-dney the celebrant. The rector preached -a spendid germon germon which was taken from part of the 2'5'th verse of the 7th chapter of St. Matthew's Gospel : "And it fell not. for it was founded upon a rock." This Thursday evening and every Thursday, during Lent a. short evensong evensong and sermon will be held in St, (Saviour's Church -at 8 p.m.