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The Oshawa Daily Reformer = VOL, NO. 67 PT Sant SW Da A a ial OSHAWA, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1927 The Oshawa | a a "All the News While It Is News" 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. Second Section--Pages 9-14 Exhibits Surpass Previous Years At Bowmanville F air LONG SENTENCES WITH LASH METED OUT AT SARNIA Three Men Given Terms of 20 Years and One 25 Years SERIOUS CRIME -- a -- Judge Declares No Word in English Language Would Describe Crime Sarnia, Sept. 20.--Terms of 25 and 20 years, with the lash, were penalties meted out by Mr, Justice Meredith in Supreme Court here this afternoon on four local men guilty of committing a serious of- fense against a 20-year-old steno- grapher, on May 6 last. Philip Robinson, aged 20, received f sentence of 25 years and 21 strokes of the lash, to be administered in three whippings of seven lashes each during the first 18 months of imprisonment, Robert Spinks and Fred Wales, both aged 20, received 20-year terms, with 10 strokes of the lash, to be administered in two whippings, Arthur Archer, aged 42, was given 20 years and 15 strokes, to be ad- ministered in three whippings dur- ing the first year. His Lordships Address "I know of no word in the Eng- lish language to describe the crime you have committed," said his Lord- ship. "On one hand I cannot find one thing In your favor. I see moth- ing to justify me in mitigating the sentence that onght to be pro- nounced on you. I must say a few words why my finding is the only one that fits your case." His Lordship then read the Code, which showed that the death pen- alty could be inflicted, or it might be imprisonment for life, with es, ofp k'were to impose the Fe of death on you T cannot think but that the sentence would be com- muted", sald his Lordship. "I am mot aware of any case of this kind where the death sentence has been carried out on any one. In times, gone by they did hang men for these crimes,, as well as for other lesser crimes. These days men are not hanged for crimes of this kind. If the extreme penalty were imposed, in all probability you would escape the punishment that most people think fits this crime." Robinson Addresses Court Robinson was the only one of the four to address the Court. He de- clared the other three were not guilty and asked his Lordship to be as lenient as he could. All four were visibly affected by the severe mature of the punishment, and Wales burst into tears when led from the courtroom. Robinson, Spinks and Wales had pleaded guilty this morning, but Archer pleaded not guilty. He was found guilty by the jury after only five minutes' deliberation, Evidence showed that the four dragged the young woman from an automobile parked on the Indian Road on the night of May 8 after assaulting her escort. It was then that the serious offenses were com- mitted. The young couple have been married since the occurrence. Mrs. Robinson, mother of Philip, was called to speak for her son. She apd her husband were both bora in England and had lived in Sarnia for about 18 years, except when her hus- band was overseas. "I understand the other counsei are trying to make my boy the ring- leader" said Mrs. Robinson. "He is po more that than the ohters are." Mrs. Robinson said that Wales and other boys were continually coming to her house and she told them to keep away. Whitby W. C, Reinke, Representative, Phones 22-J and 342 Street Improvements Under Fire at Whitby Council Award Sidewalk Contract -- L Appointment of J, M, Ken- ny as Inspector at Salary of £4 With Allowance $1 Per Day for Car, Meets Strong Opposition -- Matter De- ferred Until the Next Full Meeting of Council (By Staff Revarier) Whitby, Sept. 21--A meeting of the Council of the Town of Whithy was Only five members, Mayor Bateman, Reeve Jackson, De- puty-reeve Underwood and Councillors held last night, Pringle and Kenny were present. Among the say C.N.R. line. company. £5 a precautionary measaic, danger. Another communication read was a Hon. George S. Henry, Minister of Highways which referred to the proposal to tunnel through the embankment at the C.P.R. track east ab projected side- 1 letter from of. Whitby, in Jai walk along the stated that the when the present made and that it was necessary and that ¥ highway.' ii carried 'out, differrnce of Railway Board, and allowed to drop. It was brought up that no one had appeared as yet from the Department to inspect and pass on the survey for highway al- though two requests have heen made for this necessary preliminary to be- ginning the work. The clerk was in- structed to write to the Highway Dept. the sidewalk along the asking for immediate action in matter, A request for a walk on Burns street was referred to the Streets Committee Councillor Underwood brought up the present dangerous condition of a"hoard walk on Burns street, stating that the town would be liable in case of any. accident due to such condition and ad- vising action to remedy the situation. Reeve Jackson recommended some steps be taken to have the ap- proach to the bridge over the C.N.R. The road on both | sides is badly in need of attention and cinders have been worn away in one spot danger- ously exposing' the top of a manhole, which might do considerable damage A recent let- |' ter to the railway company brought the answer that the company was no longer responsible for approaches to tracks repaired. on the north side the to a car passing over it, bridges and crossings. for Sidewalks The Streets Committee submitted a report, announcing the award of the 1927 to Campbell and Moore, and recommend- contract for sidewalks for ing the appointment of J. M. Kenny as Popularity Contest Standin 1 2. 3, 4. 5. S.*KOSAL DOROTHY RE FLORENCE HURST F. MURPHY T. OSBORNE 15420 13130 11630 Come and Vote and Make Your Favorite a Winner conynunicalions was a letter from the town solicitor concern- ing the placing 0! signs warning motor- ists of railway tracks ahead, and deal- ing particularly with the crossing of Dundas street and the Wiithy-Lind- The letter stated that the respensibility lay with the railway The Highway Lepartment or the municipairties sometimes erect signs some distance from ihe crossing Council- lor Kenny observed that th. trains al- ways stop at the crossiug and that on that account the menace is not great, If the proposed cortailment of seryice is carried out there will he still less The letter ea was considered arrangement was not deemed the arrangement is still considered adequate. The state- ment was made in the letter that the Department would be willing to pay their share of the cost if the plan were Reeve Jackson took the view that in face of the evident in- the Department, there was little chance of success with the the matter was SIOLENAUTOIN CRASH IN WHITBY Was Owned By the Johnson Taxi Company--Case Adjourned (By Staff Reporter) Whithy, unt, dept. ¢1.--0n Septem ber 9 at 93u pam. a car ran mto a buggy on Brock street sduth, damag- mg tne vehicle and mjurimg the norse Lhe driver of the car fled from the scene. The number of the car was secured, however, and a charge of reckless driving and fading io stop, was laid agamst the owner ot the car, C. L. Jonnson, operator of a tax company in Oshawa. The case cam up tor hearing yesterday m Whitby) Police Court. Chief of Police Gunson told of going to the scene, upon heing notified o) the accident, and of his conveisations with the defendants' employces con cerning the ownership oi the car anc its whereabouts on the evening of the accident. Johnson's men when notiliea of the collision found that the car was not where it should have been and notified the Oshawa police that it nac heen stolen, Chief Gunson requestes the Oshawa police to seize the car i possible, It 'was soon located a short distance from the garage. Witnesses 'for the prosecution told of seeing or hearing the crash ano of the car speeding away. The defense called Johnson's whol staff of taxi drivers and garage hands building' up a mass of evidence prove that the car was not in use hy Johnson or hy anyone under his or ders at the time of the mishap. The hearing of the evidence occu pied the whole afternoon and each side. has another witness to call. A postponement® was granted \ until Thursday, September 22, when the case will be continued. inspector of sidewalks at a salary of $4 per day with an allowance of $1 per day for a car. Councillor Underwood voiced a strong objection to the in- clusion of "car-fare" as in his opinion the place for the inspector is on the job while the work is going on and moreover he thought a car would not be needed every day and that a say- ing would be effected by hiring a taxi when it was needed, i The reeye said that it was due to him that the recommendation was presented as it was, the first proposal being to pay the inspector $5 a day. The sum was "to make it look better." In Mr Jackson's opinion $5 was not too much to pay as there are several sidewalks in town that are good examples of what may be expected when walks are built without supervision. Mr. Kenny asked leave to withdraw the clause providing for upkeep of a car. The matter was laid over until the full council should be present and in the meantime, a car will be hired when needed. Reeve Jackson spoke calling the attention of the council to the situation which will result from the impending curtailnient of the service on the Whitby-Lindsay railway line. There are at present two trains a day in each direction. The railway company pro- poses to cut off one train each way, which will make it imnossible for stu- | dents from outside points to come 'n daily to school in Whithy. This will affect high school pupils particularly. Mr. Jackson said he understood that Port Perry was lodeing a protest and similar action should be taken promptly by the town council, as if this trend is allowed to continue there will soon (Continued on page 13) BABY GIRL LOST IN BUSH SEES BROTHER Ter Hi i I ART SECTION AT FAIR PRAISED Contains Work Which Would Do Credit to Any Canadian Art Gallery (By Staff Reporter) Bowmanville, Sept. 21.--Patrons of West Durham's Fall Fair which opened its gates here last night are giving unstinted praise to the exhibition's art section which contains work that, aside from the youth of the artists, would grace the walls of any Canadian ex- position's galleries. While the work exhibited 1s designated by numbers which, until after the fair, will give no clue to its authors, it is officially stated that most of the entries were made by students of the Bowmanville High School, The pictures range hetween ambi- tious oil paintings to pen and ink, pen- cil and crayon sketches. Water col- or subjects are of outstanding interest, One of these is a little sea-scape, proh- ably drawn hy a child that never saw 1 larger body of water than. the Great lakes, vet into this composition has gone a depth of feeling that gives not a little support to the transmigration of souls theory, An old world arched street is the sub- ject of another water color. It stands hathed in a smiling serenity of a sun- lit day. Still life drawings from fruit nd flowers are notably well done. A study of vegetahles--the kind that some misguided individual libelled by calling common--is protrayed with poetic lit- eralness, Gypsy Girl The premier oil painting is a non- descript hut beautiful little girl pic- tured sitting on the ground clasping her knees. Spanish, Gypsy, or Levan- tine--she is the type of ragged poverty throughout the world of sun-warmed ~ountries. The tone of the picture, however, is distinctly Spanish. The picture could have heen nroduced hy the hudding genius of a Murillo, even 1 Velasquez. It is, of course, not to he compared to even the less inspired canvasses of either of these masters, hut the "Gypsy Girl" at the Bowman- Bowm Ivers Kell \ Bowmanville representative, Phones Office 865-Res, 300 anville Many Features Contribute To Outstanding Success Of West Durham Fall Fair Displays of Flowers, Fruits and Farm Produce of High- er Standard Than Ever Be- fore -- Floral Splendor-- Home Work, Women's Work Equally Attractive (By Staff Reporter) Bowmanville, Sept. 21----Displays of flowers, fruits, and farm produce gen erally at the West Durlam Agricul tural Society's fall fair which opened here last night are among the chief factors contributing to the exhibition's marked success. Along with them should he grouped as fine as general exhibit of women's work as has ever been seen in this district. Domestic science entries, in particular, as seen behind the glass doors of their display cases, are an epitome © Canala housewifery. Lucious lemon pies tremble before the gaze of men who see them and then, subconsciously, give sidelong glances to see ii they are watched It is well that the home cooking exhibits were safely lodged behind glass walls! AUTOMOBILE SHOW IS MOST COMPLETE Gereral Motors and Dodge Cars Present Fine Array (By Staff Reporter) Yowmanville, Sept. 21, -- The success of the Automobile Show at the West Durkam Agricultural Fair is proven by the news given last night, that within three hours of the opening Col. L I. Mclaughlin, two dealers exhibiting had cold several cars, and one large truck. Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac and Salle pleasure cars, and a five tor GAM.C. truck were exhibited by the Corbett Motor Sales Company of Bow- manville, in a special commodious ient rented especially for that purpose. Roger L.. Corbett, manager of the firm was assisted in his work by Wil- liam Merritt, and P. Lunn, of Bow~ La The flower display of the fa'r is one | of the finest staged in Canada. The | wealth of floral loveliness rxhibited | indicates that a Canadian Se' tember is one of the year's rarest mouths. the predominant colors are gold in shades that range between rich bronze to the burning chrysophrase, but they are accompanied by all that delicacy of color that early summer is supposed to monopolize. Moralists read a lesson in special floral pieces exhibited. One, a Gate ville Fair speaks very clearly that there is some young artist soul in its | roster of ambition that might some | day paint a companion to "Don Bal- | thazar Carlos" or the "Melon Eaters." | Not a few of the pictures are ex- | hibited alongside the models from which they were copied. In the case of a wide-eyed infant drawn by local talent, the original--in the opinion of most that have made the comparison-- has heen greatly improved upon, | That onginal, of course, is nothing! extraordinary, a pleasant drawing of a baby with a teething ring. But the baby which some nameless copyist here produced seems almost a portrait of some lovely infant each spectator has known. Its large dark eyes look forth with the sweet confidence of the much, loved; its dimpled arms are a gesture that almost speak infancy's "Up, up!" Powerful technical skill is shown in a copy of a mounted Indian, The similarity of these two works is the striking point, though of different scale. One little bit of water color drew only second prize, due probably to some technical defect. But no picture at the fair is filled with that quality of wistful beauty which, while deeply Canadian in tone, is the same quality that made Gainshorough's magic land- scapes second only to the high beauty of his figures. Near Nature's Heart This sketch shows a woodlot thin- ning towards a boundary fence of old fashioned rails. There are drifting leaves, an opening vista towards sun- lit fields. The rest, imagination, is a revelation in a love of nature. An- other subject shows birch trecs by a pool, all glorious with their autumn livery of saffron yellow. This beau- tiful subject cannot be praised suf- ficiently. Nearby a whimsical [little lassie in bathing costume sports with an inshore breaker. Only the anonymity of the contri- buting artists makes special reference to the outstanding works pardonable. All of the entries stand as witnesses to something amazing in Canadian town life. With such appreciation for the beautiful as evidenced, the making of a new Canadian school of art can be claimed by West Durham County, MONSTER PARADE SCHOOL CHILDREN Boy Scouts Take Pot -- Shields Presented--Cobourg Kiltie Band Attends --r-- (By Staff ) Bowmanville, Sept. 21--Hundreds of school children from all the districts of West Durham paraded today pre- ceded by boy scouts, marching and on horseback, to the West Durham Aeri- cultural Society Fall Fair at the Ex- hibition Grounds. Shields presented by the Fair board for the town and county school putting on the best ap- pearance in the march, was an in- centive to the children to keep in step with the music of the Cobourg Kiltie Band. Admitted free to the grounds by the directors of the Fair board, the child- 418 i 1 (Continued on page 13) Ajar, stands close beside a model brid - al wreath. The judges have put a red first prize ticket beside a wreath of laurel decked with crimson poppies. The rarest of the floral hs is of an orchid lily which is similar in form to the familiar Turk's Cap, but ts petals are faint peach color deepen- ing in scarlet. Near it the "Red Hot Poker" flower proves that its name wa not ill-chosen. Floral Splendor The gladioli shown are rich with the ardent gardener's highest rewards There is no describing the beauty of their blossoms form, or the rare joy of their color tones that are like faint dreams of mountain sunsets, Roses that cast their own sovereign frag- rance on the air stand beside gorgeous displays of zinnias, dahlias, marigolds, and asters, Much greenery is shown, varying from ferns to those shrubs that in their leaves rival the petals of the most gorgeous blossoms. Giant petunias of the double variety companion their more ordinary but no less gorgeous cousins. The rest is an overture in phlox, the shining petalled everlasting, and frag- rant verbena. The vegetable exhibits cover the whole range of farm produce. Sacks of selected grains speak the fertility of Durham's soil. The display of vege- tables was most effective. Flowers marked divisions between prize win- ning entries that realize the seed cata- logues' most vivid pictures. Potato en trees were particularly fine, as were all root crop displays. Corn, cabbage, pep- ners, carrots, turnips were all tempt- ingly presented to the judges' attention. Durham county, noted for its fine apple orchards, had a special section devoted to this fruit. Over forty vari- etics were shown. Some fine grapes | were also displayed showing the ver- satility of the district, Women's work and domestic science exhibits covered the whole field of household arts. In needlework, the number of entries exceeded all expec- tations necessitating the placing of some flower, vegetable and apple ex- hibits in an adjoining tent. Ww, Clothes, fancy work, serviceable yet pretty garments for children's wear, and dainty outfits for King Baby. Fine bedspreads, table covers, and cushions were also featured as were | hand made comfortables, quilts of the old time basket design, and beautiful silk patchwork quilts. A display of hook rag mats aud rugs attracted general attention. This work displayed high artistry combined with outstanding skill. One rug was woven into a design of autumn maple leaves: another was of striking red and black plaid design. Preserved fruits and vegetables oc- cupied one entire section mear which 'were shown mounds of country butter which stood next to prize winning sal- ads, cakes, homemade breads, and cookies, all of which were tantalizingly suggestive of supreme quality. . SNOW AT ST. THOMAS St. Thomas, Sept. 20.-- Snow fell for a few minutes in certain parts of this city this afterncon aecond- ing to reports received. Residents 'mn the vicinity of the -oller'ate insti- tute reported seeine fla' on in Te manville. Mr, Corbett was very much pleased with the sales made, and at tributes it to the growing confidence placed by Bowmanville and this dis- trict in the products of General Mo- tors of Canada Limited. W. J. Challis, Dodge dealer of Dow manville, expressed himself as being well pleased with the sales r rte to hin last night by his assistants Jack Tately, of Bowmanville, and Rob ert Phillips, of Toronto, Mr. Phillips, a mechanical engineer specializing ir Dodge motors, was sent down by the Toromo office of Dodge Brothers, t¢ tell the vsitors to the Agricultural Fai f the latest engineering improvements in this car in the last few. years, Mr. Challis showed both trucks and cars in his exhibit. The pleasure cars necluded a six eylinder sedan, and a {four cylinder sedan, coupe and sport touring. The trucks shown were for me and two top loads, and, Mr. Chal- is declared, are light, yet very strong. eing constructed in part with specially forged steel. PRESIDENT OPENS WEST DURHAM FAIR Col, L. T. McLaughlin Heads Society -- Entry List Heavy (By Staff Reporter) Bowmanville, Sept. 3 -- The West Durham Agricultural Fair, opened at 7 o'clock last evening by its president, ol 1. Mclaughlin, gave promise of being the great success deserved by the fine quality shown in the wide ar- ay of exhibits of the farm, factory and whool. The large number of poultry entries has already moved the direct- ors to plan additions to the Poultry Building. The vegetable and fruit exhibits are boty larger than last year, while the domestic science entries outweigh those of the 1926 fair very much. The entries in the sheep class are especially high, and while the swine class is big- ger than last year, the increase is not | so marked as that of the sheep. floral exhibit is magnificant and draws forth even more complimentary re marks than one of the best art exhi- bits ever shown at a county fair. The worth of the Automobile Show is at- tested by the fact that several sales had been made by the exhibiting deal- ers inside of three hours of the open- ing of the grounds. Great Variety : The poultry show is amazing in its variety. Turkeys with feathers as white as driven snow, are shown along- side their sisters of mottled and bronze plumage. Ducks occupied many cages, there were white ones without a spot; Rouen dusks, with dark plumage; and Pekin and Indian ducks and drakes. Soufe were under one year and others were of last year's brood. The white and mottled long necked heavy geese im- pressed many with their great size. dwarfing the ordinary conception of barayard fowl. Ancona pullets and cockerels, with white tipped feathers, were much ad- mired, and the Black Minorcas were in striking contrast to the many White Levhorn and Wyandotte exhibits. The different attitudes of the exhibits were amusing ; there was a Rhode Island Red hen looking rather bored; mear it a crested Poland cock was shaking his rainbow hued feathers and seeming to make them stand on end: there, on he other side a white leghorn rooster ocked bis head in the air, and 20- air at about 2 0' lock #th's after neon. varent'y -calizing he was on display, "a ed ae Salle: pun and dowug Mig 1 : while 08 one side of him, two STORY OF RUBBER TOLD AT FAIR BY GOODYEAR EXPERTS Officials of Company Trace History of Product from Ori- gin to Finished Product (By Staff Reporter) Bowmanville, Sept. 21.--General ex- hibits at the West Durham Agricul- tural Society's fall fair here are of a particular high orderésome of them being outstanding not only for this district but for the Province in gen- eral. The Goodyear Rubber Com- pany of Canada's booth, under K. A. Hodgert assisted by W. A. Edger, put- ting the emphasis on educational value by tracing the story of rubber from its collection in South America to final fabrication into products manufactured at the Bowmanville factory. Mr. Hodgert explains that the latex or milk of rubber is collected by na- tives on sticks who coagulate the vis- cous fluid by dipping a stick into it and then treating it before a fire. The raw rubber grows about this stick, layer hy layer, into a ball which is then shipped to Canada. Other stages of manufacture are hown most interestingly. Another exhibit was of rubber grown in- Texas, but is of a very inferior quality. This was exhibited by way of comparison between the rubber used hy the Bow- manville Plant and material not much superior to substitute. The exhibits cover all the goods manufactured in Canada including new rubber chains for tires, solid truck tires, rubber heels and soles, belting and hose. > Jackman and Sons floral booth is the first on the right on entering the exhibition hall, A most attrac- tive display has been arranged. Oshawa Exhibitors Messrs. George Williams, Russell Hobh, F. J. Sutherland, and Miss Maude Hall of Oshawa are in charge of the Singer Sewing Machine booth where demonstrat' + are given Jury and Love. 01 Bowmanvill h..e a fine hooth with balanced displays which is a center of attraction. to fair visitors. H. Rice is in charge of Rice and Company's display of Gurney elec- iric ranges, stoves and furnacettes. Furnaces, and Kitchen linoleum are also well displayed and featured. West Durham Women's Institutes have a booth in which their exhibits of home work and cookery are creat- ing wide. interest. : Dunstan's Cash Hardware store is one of the striking exhibits of the fair. Associated with Mr. Dunstan is a re- presentative of the R. M. Hollingshead Canadian Company, Limited, specializ- ing in fly-fume, car polish and other products. C. A. Smith, factory sup- erintendent of Hollingshead's, is in charge of this display. Thurston's Fur Shop has a display of furs manufactured at Bowmanville which are valued at over $2000. Ser- vice is Thurston's business motto. W. Claude Ives has a fine display of shoes from his Bowmanville store. New styles for women and men are shown, featuring new English styles for men. Radio H. C. Allin, radio supplies, gives de- monstrations and exhibits models of Fada Radios and equipment, Len Elliott, plumbing and heating, has a special McClary Manufacturing Company exhibit with George Duguid of London and Toronto as demon- strator. Furnaces, stoves, electric ranges, and furpacettes are featured. The Empire Sales Company's display, under C. E. Rehder, features De Cross- ley radio sets in table and cabinet de- signs, with the new Philco batter elim- inator. Demonstration programs are constantly underway. An interesting point is the castings used in the De Crossley Radio are manufactured at Bowmanville by the Bowmanville Foundry Company Limi- led. The Durham Textiles Limited has a large demonstration booth of its fine prodycyts. William Gray is in charoe and is assisted by E. J. Gibbs and D. H. Brown. white oullets had tired of the proceed- 'nes altogether, and had gone to sleep with their heads tucked under their wings. J Chicken Mocds A black and white Andalusian acted as though it were an old story to him, while a nearby Brahma pullet. arched his neck as if to show off his brit liant colored rosette; over there some Plvmouth Rock hens acted at home, while diminutive game bantams in the other corner seemed to be tired of it all and longing for home. One cage had a vlacard listing the two inmates for sale, and they seemed to know what it meat for they Vept away in a cor- ner.-as far from the card as possible. One cage of tumbler pigeons was an added attraction to she Poultry ex- hibit. ADDRESSES IN WEST Ottawa, Sant 21 Wan. I. A Robb, Minister of Finance vil leave on Sat- urday for a speaking tour of she were ern pro in-es, Mr Pohbh will sna' ~ gE \ Sent. 28. Other spea'in- hn 22 Robb's Hanerary_ a Aare ge and wl be announced shortly. auisad