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CIRCULATION REL x ¢ Ontario Reformer All the News While It Is News VOLUME 60 --No, 135 Published at Oshawa, Ont, Canadas Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday OSHAWA, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1922 Yearly Subscription $3.00 Single Coples 5 Cents TEN PAGES Monthly Pay Roll of General Motors Now At Rate of $440,000 This Huge Sum Paid in Wages Is the Result of the Enormously Increased Business Resulting from Corporation Entering the Export Field "PLANT IS BUSIER THAN EVER BEFORE Orders On Hand Will Re- quire Turning Out 175 to 200 Cars a Day--Healthy Inerease in Domestic "Prade During Last Three Months With business in general still somewhat undergoing the process of | reconstruction, and with many re-| ports of umfavorable conditions in various industries, it is doubly re- assuring to hear of a local industry going at top speed, working over-| time and then unable to fill the de- mand for their product in the Can- adlan and Expert market, Yet this is precisely the condition in which General Motors of Canada Limited find themeselves today. The mammoth plants at Oshawa and Walkepville are running full time and guite a number of the de partments are working overtime in the production of the McLaughlin- Bulek, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Oakland motor cars. The daily out- put for the past three months has been 150 finished automobiles. The schedule for the next two months calls for a daily output of from 175 te 200 finished automobiles. This will be a larger schedule than Can- ada's premier automcbile manufac- turers--General Motors of Canada Limited, have ever turned out in 'their history. Parts Made in Canada ! This condition is all the more] gratifying to Canpadians when it is | taken inte ecomsideration that al- most all the parts for these finished "oars are actwally made in Canada, General Motors of Canada Limited, own and operate exteasive plants in Walkerville Ontario where hundreds of men are employed in the wmanu- facture of motors, axles and other heavy parts used in the production of thelr various makes of cars. The factories at Oshawa Ont. are utilized in body building, top building, the machining of small parts, metal working, upholstering, painting and assembling of the units inte the finished product. The shiping, too. is quite an fmportamt feature as all the cars for overseas must be sep- arately boxed after being partly dis- assembled. A visit to the Oshawa factories is am inspiration as tae plants hum with activity: being key- ed up to the highest point of ef- ficiency to supply orders on file. The pay-roll of General Motors of Canada Limited for the month eud- ing February 156th, was at the rate of $449,000.00 per mouth, showing the gigautic strides this institution has made. The reason of course for the magnitude of this payrell is ow- ing to the fact that very few parts are brought in from the United states, and the advamtage of this feature to Canada is plainly evident. When General Motors of Canada Limited decided some months ago to outer the Export market they did not anticipate that orders would come as rapidly as they have. it is an established policy of Gen- oral Motors of Canada Limited te manufacture every possible part of the car from Canadian material. and with Canadian labor. The figures above constitute the pay- roll of General Motors of Canada Limited only. It is estimated at eight million feet of lumber will be msed in this production Huge tities of leather, trimming fab- | dred and one other comodities will je Vacdory Fire Caste of Hydro | Being Off An interruption in the light and power service of the Hydro Electric. Power Commission in Oshawa was caused Wednes- day morning by the fire at the plant of the Thornton Rubber Company. The intense heat from the fire burned off the aluminnm from the cables of the high tension lines coming into Oshawa ron Trenton, and also hurned off one of the poles, { The interruption was length- ened because the intense heat and dense smoke prevented the Hydro men getting on the jo to repair the damage dope. Given at that the domage was repaired and the service restor- ed in much guicker time than was anticipated, and power was turned on before dinner. Whit- by, Brooklin and other outside places suffered from the inter- ruption, as well as Oshawa. WHITBY m, CLERK, D. HOLLIDAY, DEAD Veteran Municipal Official Drop- ped Dead at His Home in Brooklin Daniel Holliday, veteran Clerk of Whithy township, dropped dead at his home at Brooklin Tuesday noon. Mr. Holliday had just finished his lunch and was preparing to return to his office, when he collapsed and died al- most instantly. Death was due to heart failure. Mr. Holliday is the fourth municipal Clerk jin this im- mediate district to die within the year. Mr. Holliday was born near Brook- lin in March. 1846, and farmed within a short distance of the village until he was appointed Township Clerk in 188%. From 1873 to 1883 he was a member of the Township Council. In the work of Breooklin Methodist Church he was very active. He was a prominent member of the L.O.O.F. and an enthusiastic Liberal. Fifty-one years ago he married Ellen Roberts of Cobourg. Besides his widow he is sur- vived by one son, A. W. Holliday, of Ruch City. Minn. and four daughters: Mrs. W. J. Marquise, Everett, Wash. Mrs. W. J. Rickaby, Hamilton; Mrs Mrs. 43. M. Mulholland, Torouto, and Mrs, RR. K. Lawrence, Brooklin. | ST. GREGORY'S JUNIORS WIN St. Gregory's juniors gualified to meet the Presbyterians im the jun- ior final last night when they de- feated King Street to 1. thereby winning their group. The Saints have gone through the schedule without a defeat and having won five 2 > I his SUCCESS DEFINED AS ATTAINMENT OF LEGITIMATE IDEAL Mikkon Bergey Addresses Trimming Department on "Efficiency" ANNUAL SOCIAL GATHERING Mr. Finc Program, Lunch and Dance at Welsh's Parlors Wed- nesday Night At Welsh's Parlors last evening one of the most pleasant social func- tioins of the year took place when members of the Trimming Depart- ment of McLaughlin Motor Company, assembled for their annual soclal evening. That every effort had been put forth to make it a huge success wus shown by the exceptionally fine program and the manyer in which ull arrangements had been made, The treat of tne evening was a very fine address by Mr. Milton Bergey, advertising manager of the General Motors of Canada, on "Ef- ficiency." IL was given in a force- ful manner, which deeply impressed the gathering, and proved to he most heneficial for all, whether connected with that institution or wot. Mr John Gibson ably fulfilled the duties of chairman of the oecasionn . sBueeess is the atiainment of any practical and legitimate ideal" Mr Bergey emphasized in the eourse of address, "and we are all inter- ested in success. In the first place, to accomplish that we must make money which depends entirely on each unit performing its work el- ficiently." If everyone strived to do his or her work a little better, the com- pany would turn out better cars, the confidence of the people would be gained and more cars would be purchased, Mr. Burgey stated. gs | am always striving to improve the efficiency of my learn more about my job. If every- one would get that same idea sue- cessful results woud follow," he pointed out. "We are just as far advanced as to the extent that we utilize our surrcundings." Commission joint committee of the the details of his experience, seemed to satisfy the Comite ©. proposal on foot since all town engineering, department and tog Goebel, The amalgamation of omy |ASK PARLIAMENT'S HELP Mr. L. O. Clifford, M.P.,, in company with some members of the County Council, recently visit- ed the Grand Trunk Railway cros- sing at Whitby station, at which a serious accident occurred a few weeks ago. Mr. Clifford, it is stated, was so impressed with the dire necessity for a bell or other protection at this crossing that he promised to bring the matter be- fore the Railway Committee of parliament when the latter as- sembles early next month, At the County Council session in January the Council sent a re- solution to the Grand Trunk Rail- way asking that protection be pro- vided at this crossing. The rail- way now being owned by the peo- ple parliament is the place to have the matter dealt with, with, NEW ENGINEER 10 BE RECOMMENDED W. C. Smith, of Toronto, Chosen By Committee--Council Must Decide At the next meeting of the Town Counell it is understood that a re- commendation favoring the appoint- ment of W. C. Smith, of Toronto, a8 town engineer, will be forthcoming from the Board of Works and Water which matter in hand for Lust night a meeting committee was held, when Mr. Smith, one of many applicants for the position, was present to give which The the New Year under onc head which would services of the pres- ut town engineer, N. G. MeDonald, wid the waterworks engineer, N. J. would be dispensed with. both offices a view of econ- has had the somo time. bas heen to place mean that the was advocated with it is understood that the salary The musicat part of the program was of a very high order the nuw- | bers being as follows: Mr. J. Mclarty, Baker; solo by Mr. D. Mullen: in- struguental trio, by Misses Grace Clarke and Dolly Robiuson, and rd George Puckett: solo by Miss Askew, solo by Mr. Thompson, duet by Messrs. Cooper and Thompson, BB solo by Mr. Cooper. The final num- | minstrels was the item on the program. rounds of applause and they are deserving of much eredit for their performance. Mr. Frank Barker, who was atired as an attrae- tive young lady and passed under the name of Miss Allen, was also worthy of special mention. His use of the skipping rope and dancing ability were very pronounced. Every one included in tae program res- ponded to encores and the numbers were immensely enjoyed. . Luncheon was seived about eleven o'clock after which dancing was in- dulged in until one o'clock. Miss General Motors outstanding They drew straight victories. Officers of County Reg' t Hold a Public Reception; More Than 100 Present first Event of Kind Since] the Organization of Unit --Informal Musical Pre- gram Rendered --Quarters Prettily Decorated for the Occasion The spacious, well-appointed and gaily decorated officers' mess pooms at the armories were thrown open last evening 10 a large number of prominent citizens of Oshawa and district, when the officers of the Ont- be reguired. The list is so great that dozens of manufacturers wii participate in this activity. | Domesgic Market Stronger Mr. R. 8. McLaughlin, President of the -General Motors of Canada, Limited, is optimistic with respect tp: Canadian business. he past three months have seen a thy in- crease in the domestic market for The president says no single pub- lic movement has done more for the - general good highway constrac- # Bowmanville. ario Oounty Refigment |eld their first public reception since the regi- mental reorganization. The reception was a brilliant and well cavried out affair, one of the bright social events of the present season, and an event that will go a long way in stimulating interest in the regiment which today enjoys an enviable reputation as a smart and efficient military unit. There were over 100 present. Among those vesponding to the invitations sent out were former of- ficers of the old 34th of cherished memory, among them being Col. Mc- Gillivray, of Whitby, and Cel. J.J. Grierson, of Oshawa, both former commanding officers. Representing Major General Victor Williams, 0.C. regiment; but who was unfortunately unable to be present, was his ADC, Capt. Grant-Suttie, Toronto. Out- side officers included Col. McLangh- lin, D.SO.. of the 2nd Batialion, Receiving the guests of the even- ing at the entrance to the mess room were Lient<Col. Harry S. Cameron, officer commanding the regiment ; Lieut.-Col. and Mrs. R. 8. McLangh- lin; Major Frank Chappell, second | Military District No. 2, who has al- 7" ways taken a keen intevest in the | o J. Mcintyre presided at the piano. | Provincial Nurse Pleased With Work | Miss Jamieson, director of public school nursing for the mont of Education, To- is a visitor in Oshawa to-day. In company with Miss Sieling, the school nurse, a visit was made to the schools, and Miss Jamieson expressod herself as very much pleased with the child welfare work being carried on. The Board of Education recently made ap- plication for a government grant in cennection with school nursing work, and the success of the application will depend upon Miss Jamieson's report to the department. ponte, Trailing the Bnman Plant is the title of a book by Lather Burbank. We are glad Lather has turned his attention to this vegetable. It could stand a little compulsory evolution. Arkansas Gazette. COMING EVENTS | TONIGHT. ADANAC ORCHESTRA at the Armouries. Be sure and come. Admission only 59 cents. 15%a RESERVE MONDAY EVENING. March 6th for "Dust of the Earth" drama at Kedron. Faller partic- ulars later. 135-a THE LOCAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN will hold their annual meeting on than tion. It has paved the way, at least. Seattle Times. in command, and Mrs. Chappell. Continued on page 2) Tuoesday, February 28th, from 3 reading bY | ald receives a salary of $2,400 and solo by Miss Minnie | gpgincer Goebel $2,075, which com- | bined is $4.475. there is Tha a wok | basis ber which was contributed by the | cused show that it is costing about leave KEEN INTEREST IN Large Number of Children Eater man is $4,000 per | Engineer MeDon- Mlered the new year. At present In the two offices e draughteman, who gets and two clerks at $18 vach, while in the water- asorks department there is a clerk at he rate of $1,040 a year. On the of yearly salaries, the figures $10,000 a year for engineers and clerks in both departments. The Council "and members of the Water Commission, it is said, are pot unanimous on the new appoint- went, some it is suid, preferring to things as they are on the zround that wo real economy is being offected. The new engineer, it is figured; would have to have assist- ants SCHOOL CARNIVAL On saturday afternven Simcoe St. Home and School Club held their Carnival. It was a decided success under the circumstances, the ice being covered with water, but in gpite of this draw back, many kid- dies turned out for their school ev- ent. Oaly members of Simcoe Stroet School wore allowed to enter. Many were in costume--all were splendid ~--aund the judges, Mrs. Gormley, Mrs. Found and Mr. Howie had dif- ficulty in awarding the splendid prizes offered. Tie following were prize winners: Girls ander 12, best costume-- Marion Kay, as Snow Flakes, First; Olwen and Brenda Ward as Gold Dust Twins, 2d; Kileen Clark as a Goblin, Third. Boys under 12, best Merlyn Corrin as King of First; Jack Aadison as Indian, ond; Basil Mothersill, GYPSY, rd. Azirls 12 and over, best costume --Poris Bishop as Miss Canada. First; Kathleen Clapper, Indian Qirl, 2nd; Mary MNothersill, Miss Valentine, 3rd. Boys 12 and over. best costume-- Douglas Tapping as Uncle Sam, 1st; Maurice Hutchinson as Black Knight, Zad. Comic Coste, costume - Meat, Girls--Bbba Lar- son. Old Dutch Cleanser, First; Evelyn Andison, Clown, Second. Best skater, girls 12 and over -- Doris Bishop, First; Kathleen Clap- per, Second. Best skater, boys 12 and over -- Bryce Reeves, First; Douglas Ham- lyn, Second. . Best skater, girls under 12 -- Marion Kay, Ficst: Marion Stone, Second. Best skater, boys under 12 -- Merlyn Corvin, ist; Willie Belling- ham, 2nd. Potato Race, over 12--Maurice #Matchinson, First: Vernon Wilson, Second. Potato Race, under 12--Carl Lar- son, ist; Frank Down, 2nd. Marion . was winner of the tion to he $6,234.46, hy the winning candidate, bearing out the tion are:- Hon. F.M 1. 0. Mr. Wm. Chapman, Clifford, Liberal Tolal In the filed statements, according to law, incurred by cach candidate was Hon. Wm. ahout $506 cach, Mr ton as 1. ¥. 0. to where he received a donation Mayor Stacey N Names Com- \f mittee at Public Meeting | Held on Tuesday Night, When Town's Proposed Private Bill Was Dis- cussed at Length ATTENDANCE AT MEETING IS SMALL | A committee of men both in tw the proposed equalization water rates Dill, contentious civie question lor some time, was pamed by Mayor John Stacey Tuesday night at a public mecting of the ratepayers to meet the Town Council Finance Commit- tee and the Water Commission, with a view to adjusting all matters in dispute on an equitable basis. The committee consists of Dr. T. E. Kaiser, one of the leading opponents to the bill in its present form, Joseph Craig and Ex Councillor A. J. Graves. The decision to appcint the com- wittee in the hope that matters could be adjusted to allow the bill to come before the Legislature at its present session was reached after over two lours' discussion, the speakers beiug: Mayor Stacey, Chairman G. D. Conant, of the Water Commission. Deputy-Reeve F. L. Mason, Coun. R. Moffatt, and Dr. Kaiser. The meeting was poorly attended, uot more than fifty ratepayers put- ting in an appearance. Much of the arguments presented was of a high- ly technical character, and difficult for the average ratepayer, lacking a gencral kmowledge of waterworks affairs other thau the rate on Ris monthly bill, to understand. The speakers, who came armed with sufficient facts, figures and maps to couvince the most skeptical of the soundness of their arguments, ex- pressed disappointment at the small attendance. Mayor Stacey's Views Mayor Stacvy, chairman of the weeting, in the first address outl- lined the conditions leading wp to negutiations for an egualized change of seven and a half cents per foot for water mains for £0 years, as sei out in the private bill. The water- works system, since its inception, had never paid its way, and the gen- eral taxpayers had been called on to make up the annual deficit. The present waterworks debenture debt was $35.405, and the most ever ool- lected in one year to meet it was $18,000. The Commission in their revenue had never figured for the payment of the debentuves. For several years no debentures were issued, pipes were laid at the gener- al expense of the town, with no ex- tra change to those deriving benefit therefrom. There came a time, how- ever, when no further money for this purpose was available, and it was then that the local improve- ment system was adopted in water main constouction, the cost being charged up to property owners on the frgntage basis. During the last four years pipes had been laid on 77 different streets or parts thereof and charged up as frontage tax at 17 diffevent rates, ranging from 53 c. to 153 c. Others whe had been sup- plied with mains prior to the in- troduction of this method were not paying anything, and the latter were unfortunately in the majority. Was the system now in vogue fair? He did mot think so. Might miles of local improvement mains contrib- uted annually $8,766, while 18% miles nsed by other ratepayers con- tributed nothing. Mayor Stacey was opposed to raising the present rates favor and opposed of i to5 inthe ¥. M.C. A 135 Han Race and Frank Down was winner in the Ballon Race. to increase the revenue. The people Statements filed with Returning Officer total expenses of the three candidates in the last Dominion elec- and that the Swith, Conservative ,. Progressive which will be it iy shown that the biggest item of expenditure of citizens composed whith "hae been a i Successhul Candidate, L. 0. Clitford, Spent the Least On Election Expenses Gleason show the lowest expense was Inearved L. 0. Clifford. The statements contention that it costs money to run an elec- $2,083.74 1,401.74 1,388.95 $0,234.44 publjshed this week for advertising. For this cause Smith paid $1,382.80; Mr. Clifford and Mr. Cliapman Chapman is the only candidate who gives any informa- the money came from, showing that from the of $936.05. IL is 10 be presum- ed that the expenses of the other candidates were borne by them Committee to Discuss Equalization of Water Rates With Councillors Oshawa Escped Damage By Storm The heavy storm of day with its avalanche of rain and sleet, which had Toronto and Western Ontario particu- larly in its grip, causing thou- sands of dollars damage and much inconvenience to trans- portation, telegraph, telephone and power companies, did not visit Oshawa and vicinity. | Enquiries made this moran. "ing frem the Jipdre. Power Commision and Bell Tele- phone Company locally would indicate that Oshawa was cer- tainly in the lucky zone and practically free from the ter- rors of the storm Kiwg. Local telegraph companies report in- terruptions in their wire ser- vice to the storm in Toromtu and west, The interruption in the electric power service ves terday was entirely due to the Thoruton factery fire. yester- ENTER CONVICTION, SENTENCE DEFERRED When Joseph Powers came before His Worsship Magistrate Hind in Police Court yesterday morning, charged with selling liguor, Powers admitted giving a quantity to some party but not to sclling it. He, how- ever, admitted receiving a dollar and gotting some cider for two men, but he bad nov intentions of selling it. he declared. The iuformation was laid by two Provincial Officers whe were in Oshawa on January 13th. Speciaj Officers Blundle and Woods testified that about 6.15 o'clock ou the evening of January 15th they met him outside the Ceon- tral Cafe where they entered into negotoations for liguor. The accused told them he could not get any whiskey but he might be able to get them some cider. They drove around on to Centre Street where the driver of the tax! was (old to stop and Powers went down Athol Street returding in about, twenty minutes time with a jar of cider. Before Powers went after the cider, the officers stated they'gave him one dollar in payment for it. The cider was taken te Toronto where it was turned over to Provincial Inspector Sarvis for analysis. Inspector Sar- wis, who was in Court, informed His Worship that the cider was over 7 ! per cent ovenproof. Powers admitted receiving the dol- it for himself and was doing it out of friendship for the taxi driver who asked him to get the cider for the two men. D. A. J Swanson asked the accused how much he paid the man who gave him the cider, Powers stating that he paid fifty cenis he alse claimed to have paid 25c. for a jar to hold the cider. Mr. Swanson pointed out that had mot the accused paid for the jar he would have made one hundred per cent profit and even then he had made 25 per cent of a margin. This alone was am infringement against the Ontario Temperance Act, Mr. . His Worship en- tered a conviction but deferred sen- tence as further developments were {Continued on page 2) anticipated. lar but stated that he was not selling | ¢ Thornton Rubber Co. F actory Swept By Fire Early Wednesday Morning; Boiler and Cement Rooms Are Saved Yivia May reach from $75,000 to $100,000 -- Plant Has Been Idle, But Machinery Was Still in Place--Fire- men on Job Eleven Hours --Efforts Appreciated ENGINEER EMPLOYED DURING THE DAYTIME Steam Kept Up During Win- ter--Cause of Conflagra- tion Unknown -- Alarm Turned in by John Pratley --0ld Fire Engine Called Out One of the most disastrous [ires which has visited Oshawa in years occurred early yesterday morning, when the huge plant of the Thornton Rubber Company, with the exception of the boiler and cement rooms, was completely destroyed, and the fine two-storey structure together with the equipment are now a mass of ruins. Breaking out about four o'clock, the fire spread rapidiy and despite the heroic gfforts of the fire- men, the only portion of the building which could be saved was the ex- treme cagterly sectioll of the east wing. The total loss, although not definitely known, will probably lie from $75,000 to $100,000. Plant Not Operating Although the plant had suspended operations in May of last year, the building was complete with all equipment, including machinery, for the manufacture of rubber goods. The machinery itself was valued at a considerable sum, and as it was all located in the main seetion, of which nothing 'remains, even the walls at some pointe having collap- sed, it was rendered useless. Mr. W. R. Morson, who is the owner of the plant and the head of the company, is residing in Toronto, and he did not hear of his loss until notified by wire late yesterday morning. Flames Made Headway The flames were first detected Wy Mi. Joby. Bradley. Mho resides oppor site to the factory, on the west side of Front street. Just as he was leav- ing his home about 4.30 to go to work at the McLaughlin Motor Car Company, he noticed the fire, which had already made. some headway. He lost no time in giving the alarm and six minutes later the Oshawa fire brigade was on the scene with two streams of hose playing on the flames, while a third one was laid shortly after from the hydrant gm Simoes street. However, when ope of the large windows was broken for the purpose of throwing water on the burning timber, the draft had an instantaneous effect on the flames. and soon the first and second floors were a mass of fire. So intense was the heat and so great were the flames that there was grave danger of the houses opposite falling wie- tims to the fire also. These. how- ever, were saved owing tw the hail and sleet storm prevailing during the night and the roofs did mot iguite. All Power Cut Of As the flames poured out, the m- tense heat caused the electric wiges to snap, thus shutting off the power all over the city, and rendering the electric engines at the pumping sta- tion useless. With the pressure eut off temporarily, Fire Chief Camerpn sent for the fire engine, which has not heen used for many months, to cope with the situation. The engipe was uot brought inte action, as the wen at the power house were she to switch over ou {0 the steam ipes and forty minutes after wires had been broken, sufficignt pressure was again obtained to com- bat the flanes. No Ome on Premises Allen R. Clarke, 334 Drew stoget. engineer of the plant, has beeg in charge for some months, and he daily at the plant devoting his largely to keeping the building during the winter months. Ast time fire broke out, as far as is known, no one was on the and the origin of the remains a mystery, no one being to furnish any clue as tp how #4t started. Mr. Pratiey, who gave the alarm, told The Reformer that the fire seemed to have broken out em the first floor at the north end of the south wing, and according tothe statements made by Fire Chief Cam- eron, this point seems to have bgen lie place wheve the flames origipa- Spread Rapidly As soon as the water was on the fire began to travel in both directions. It werked into the ofc and . finally into the east wing, a great portion of which fell a prey if anything could be done, but when he found the building in cuips, he