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* : Shop In Oshawa . and Help Build " Up the Town ¢ Ontario Reformer a PPO hr S--. All the News Whale It Is News uesd: Thursday and E£aturd Pep Mg Pag OSHAWA, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1922 Yearly Subscription $3.00 Single Coples § Cents EIGHT PAGES "YOLUME 51 --No, 23 'GEN. MOTORS HIT HARD UNIQUE OBSERVANCE OF EMPIRE DAY BY P,SCHODL CHILDREN Over 1,000 Kiddies Tock Part in Program at King St. School F. L. FOWKE GAVE ADDRESS _---- C. N. Henry Presided--Patriotic Songs and Readings Rendered The spirit of patriotism was much in evidence, and the sight which many citizens: witnessed was one RT. HON. REGINALD McKENNA, MAJOR A. F. HINDIS . CHOSEN PRESIDENT Been Connected With Pro- vincial Association CO-OPERATION IS NEEDED Hope To Organize Half Dozen New Trocps In Oshawa District Oshawa District Boy Scout Coun- cil, with the object of promotion of Boy Scout work in Oshawa and help- BOY SCOUT COUNCIL Secretary L. M. Chapman Has General John L. ershing, G.0.B. S, OSHAWA GIRLS "IN TRAINING ARE tain Mothers Tuesday Evening Gatherings Impossible In Formosa held quet "Hope' Tuesday BANQUET HOSTS "Hope" Group of C.G.I.T. Enter- OUTCOME OF CHRISTIANTY So Says Mrs. McLeod--Such The Mother. and Daughter ban- evening by the Group of the South Oshawa BY NEW - ob TAX Impost Bound To Have Depressing Effect On Automobile Industry Combined Tax Amounts To 9% Per Cent. On Cars Under $1,200 and 14} Per Cent. on Car That Amount Chararterizod As Killink 12 Dover NO INDUSTRY CAN THRIVE UNDER SUCH IMPOST, SAYS OFFICIAL Impost Will Have Tendency fo Curtail Trade---Is Ghost of Luxury Tax Removed By Former Government--Planned Expansion of' Local Industry Indefinitely Delayed. ing principally the underprivileged boy, has heen organized. Its per- sonnel comprises many prominent general of the armies of the United States, who received the degree of Doctor of Laws from Mc- not soon to be forgotten, when over, 1,000 children of Oshawa Public Schools assembled on King Street Former Chancelior of the Exche- quer, who is of the opinion that the business movement is in Canadian Girls in Training, proved honorary | to be a wonderful success. There The budget announcement of Hon, W School lawn Tuesday afternoon to obgerve in a fitting manner Empire Day. It was the first time that such a day has been observed here, and it goes without saying that for years to come it will be an annual event in Oshawa. ' Thanks to efforts of Supervising Principal Garbutt and the teacher: in the various schools, together with the interest shown by the children, a splendid program, breathing the very spirit of Empire Day, was ren- dered, consisting of recitations, choruses, drills, and addresses by Chairman Henry, of the Board of Education, and F, L. Fowke, ex-M.P. for South Ontario. At one o'clock the children from the five schools left their respective school buildings and marched, with flags in hand, to King Street grounds. One would hardly believe that. so many children could be accommodat- ed on the grounds, but there was plenty of room both for children, parents and friends. And be it said to the credit of the little folks that notwithstanding the fact that the program lasted over an hour and a /\balf, and that they had to stand pL, it all, perfect order was maintained. At the schoel entrance were as- sembled Board of Education Chair. man Henry and several of the sc trustees, clergy, and press represen- tatives. The singing was led by Mr. Geo. Henley, with Miss Bain, Miss Moffatt and Mr. Henley accompanied on the piano. The children sang lustily such patriotic songs as "The Maple Leaf," "We'll Never Let the Old Flag Fall," ete. * Cultivate Loyalty Chairman C. N. Henry, of the Board of Education, opened the af- ternoon's program with a brief ad- dress. He told the children that they were gathered together to hon- or the empire of which they formed a part, and that the picture present- ed in the sea of faces before him could not be duplicated anywhere. The chairman emphasized the need of loyalty in all things, loyalty to parents, to teachers, and to the em- pire. "The opportunities of this country today are yours. You are the men and women of tomorrow; see that you grasp and use these op- portunities well," he advised. 7 Making the Future in a splendid address, full of in- teresting Empire history and good advice, Mr. F. L. Fowke urged the children to attain to high ideals of citizenship as the men and women of tomorrow in moulding the KEm- pire's future. The hope was express- ed that with splendid opportunities at hand, the boys and girls of the nation today would so shape their lives that they would play a worthy part in the great task of impressing upon all who seek a home in Canada the duties and responsibilities of good citizenship. Speaking of 'the future of Canada and the empire Mr. Fowke declared that "what we will be then is what we are pr Mively now." Mr. Fowke said in opening that he was glad to look into the faces of 80 many Oshawa children and see in them the making of future citi- zens of Canada. By way of compari- son with the day's parade and cele- bration, he recalled how the ancient Greeks had their processions, plac- ing their old men in the front ranks the right d'rection, and that the people must realize the necessity for hard work and individual as well as national economy. TWO CARS COLLIDE; Oshawa citizens who have interested themselves in boys' work and who can be counted on to render still greater. service in this unlimited field. The president is Major A. F. Hind, the vice-president Mr. A. G. Storie, secretary, L. M. Chapman, a man ot many years' experience in scout work, and the treasurer, Mr. Geo. Hezzelwood. FOUR ARE INJURED Go Home To-day--Acci- dent Near Courtice A head-on collision between motor cars occurred 1 the Kingston Road" mile east of Courtice Wortly after ten o'clock. Both cars\were badly wrecked and several the occu- pants were injured b the English car. Buick, was a motor part] returning to their homes in Port Hde, sisted of Mr. and Mrs. Wiliam Mar- vin, Mr. Dalton Palmer ynd Miss Elsie Mallett. They receivd minor cuts and bruises and werelaken to the Oshawa Hospital whre the wounds were dressed. T were able to. return-home at noi today. The other car, a Loziet, wich was driven by a Toronto man, &o had four occupants, but the onlyjne to sustain injuries of any kindwas a Miss Boyd, who received a evere cut ih the face which renired eighteen stitches. She was also taken to the Hospital but waszhle to leave for Toronto this moring. The accident occurred at a pint in the road where there waino curve but the cause is believed the due to the heavy dust, and the dy- ers of the cars did not realize toy were so close to each other. te McLaughlin was an old model hy- ing right hand control as also « th eEnglish car. The McLaughj car was almost demolished and ti occupants had a miraculous esecap The Lozier was not quite so badi wrecked, but it is completely out d commission and many of the part are useless. The cars are still al the scene of the accident. MANY FAMILY PICNICS YESTERDAY two evening on out half a Game and Lakeview Park Were Popular Attractions J ere Victoria Day, with the proverbial Queen's weather prevailing, was taken advantage of by little extra travel. slogan. : The principal attraction in 11-0. ) pumber assembled at the Y.M.C.A who sang of what they as citizens of the empire had done; behind the old men were those of middle life who sang of what they were doing, but then, as today, the boys and girls had the best of it as they could sing of the Bowmanville Amateur the day. some to see the footbal match between town and what they were going to do. $0 it 0... oo ded in a tie. was today. . them, and it was imperative these be made the best use of. of the greatest continents ded day and tomorrow. "What we wil be then is what we are prospective- iy mow." he declared. Dependence in Empire The speaker reminded the children that as citizens of Canada they (Continued on page 3) The future of Canada wae in the hands of the boys and' girls, its. opportunities belonged to that Mr. Fowke reminded the children that Canada was the greater half of one in the orld. One thing Canada lacked was citizens and population but these would come in time and Canada would become a greater nation. That t h d very argely on the boys and girls of to- commodation of the crowds. it 4 were ground equipment. 1 lunch. no arrests being made. ing out" season. dent, Major Hind thanked the meet- ed to be a great honor. Victoria Day Enjoyed -- Ball a | exp; real enjoyable holiday for the citi- zens of Oshawa, and it was eagerly thousands. Owing to the holiday coming in the middle of the week few went out of town, railway agents reporting very "Spend the day in Oshawa" seemed to be the popular town was the opening of the Central Lea- gue when close on two thousand saw the Port Hope baseball aggregation humbled by Oshawa to the tune of Early in the afternoon a large to see the contestants in the ten-mile marathon to Bowmanville, put on by Athletic Association, start on their run. Quite a number went to Bowmanville for a team from that the Oshawa Regiment, It was a busy day for the Oshawa Railway Company, on which a fifteen minute service prevailed for the ac- estimated that easily 3.000 people in Lakeview Park at three o'clock in the afternoon, and family picnics were the order of the day. The park looked lovely with all the trees in bloom, the seats placed and the children using to the full play- Not a few went to Alexandra Park, taking in the ball game and then remaining to eat their The police report a very quiet day, Gardening was also a popular pas- time in Oshawa, Victoria Day usual- ly marking the opening of the "plant- FINE NEW LIGHTING SYSTEM INSTALLED The'Council members are: W. R Geikie, H. P. Schell, Fred J. Bailes, E. W. Drew, F. C. Palmer, R. D. Kirby, Ross Douglas, C. Anderson, D.M. Tod, J. CC. Fowlds, J. C. Young, J. Stanton, J. J. Callaghan and Scoutmaster R, J. McConnell. The new Council will strengthen the hands of the local Boy Scout of- ficers. At present there are 42 Scouts enrolled in a local troop, while another troop is being organ- ized. Urges Co-operation The organization meeting was held on Monday afternoon in Welsh's parlors, under the auspices of the Rotary Club, an organization that has already done much for the boys of Oshawa. Mr. F. J. Bailes was in the chair, and in a short address urged the men to get behind the Boy Scout movement, He stated that there should be no underprivileged boys in Oshawa and further that every boy should be a Scout. Mr. Bailes tited an instance that happen- ed at a recent meeting which he at- tended when a speaker made the re- mark that if $25 was spent on boys' work and only one boy was saved, the expense had been worth while, and on the speaker being asked if his estimate was not a little stretch- ed, he replied, "Not if it was my boy." This was the spirit that should possess all interested in boys' work in Nshawa, the chairman said, and the spirit that would in a very short time be productive of results In acecpting the office of presi- ing for doing him what he consider- He would endeavor to do all he could to pro- mote the welfare of the Boy Scout movement and give assistance to the Council. Mr. A. G. Storie was nom- inated president but declined, on the ground that he had no experience in Boy Scout work. He was prevailed pon,' however, to accept the office I vice-president. | The secretary, H. L. Chapman, 18 had 14 years' experience in Boy wut work, and for nearly two Mrs has been connected with the hvineial office of the Boy Scouts' Aociation, Reviews Boy Scout Objects splying to a question by Mr. A. GC. orie as to why it was necessary to ym a Boy Scout Council, Secre- tarChapman in a concise address ed the aims and methods of Boy gout training. He stated that the m of the movement was the promion of good citizenship and the Aining of boys so that they woulkrow up into good all-round men. Je explained that anyone could me into a town and start a Boy SGt troop if there were not a body Oleading citizens who would interes\hemselves in seeing that the rig kind of man was under- taking rh work. He pointed out that théiet that prominent men were gig the movement their sup- port wol foster a spirit of confid- ence in. } public, who would come '| to realidthat their boys were in the handyf a responsible and reli- able man The system of training was touch on by Mr. Chapman and various of Boy Scout work discussed. It is prised to organize five or six mew trys of Scouts in Oshawa and distric the near future. The Council is sirous of securing the names of en interested enough in boys to §u for the position of scoutmaster.it is a responsible po- 8 | sition, Apmifons" i but worth while. Applijons will be receiv- ed and infor 7 retary, who Ides at Road north. Willporganize The present ia] troop intend to reorganize aftehey have received their new charf Ay entirely mew program of WO will be drafted, and many new tyres introduced. All boys from years up whe would like to jokpould communi- cate with Scolygter McConnell, 254 Athol Street gt or should be present in the goment of King Street Church on jqay evening at 7 o'clock. n given by the sec- 51 Ritson' one side of track on King Street West was com- pleted 'and thrown gpen proving a great convenience to these INTHER.C. CHURCH Used for First Time Last Sunday Evening -- Work Nearly Completed ARE OF AN UNIQUE DESIGN Lights Are of Long Mission Type With Large Centre Fixture The installation of a modern and very fine electric lighting system is nearing completion in St. G gory's Church, and last Sunday evening worshippers at the regular service was surprised and delighted when the turning of switches flooded the main auditorium whith a 8oft subdued light, streaming from handsome fix- tures of an entirely new design. The fixtures suspended from the ceiling im the auditorium have to be seen to he appreciated. They were designed and installed by Wilson & McDonald, electrical contractors, while the wiring was done by the Purdy Company, Oshawa. The audi- torium fixtures are of copper and brass frame and chains, of the group idea the long, mission type, upper and lower frame at random. lights. of hang from portions of the the the and instead | In the centre is a | was a large attendance of the moth- ers, and the whole affair from eat to decorating was girls themselves, The hall was beautifully decorat ed with the class colors, heliotrope orange, purple and emerald, Group name "Hope." were strung across the room of thi over the table which orated in these colors, The girls had prepared a was also dec most dainty and appetizing supper, and at its close Miss Lottie Arnold, program and toast list, Mrs. Moffatt sang, "That's what God Made Mothers For." Gave Fine Address Mrs. McLeod, of Formosa, gave the address to "Mothers and Daugh- ters." Mrs. McLeod said: "I would like to give to you mothers, who are mothers in action like myself, not mothers who have passed through the experiences but are now in ac- tion, a few thoughts that have come to them as a mother, as 1 thought of this subject. We have not a light task to perform, it is a dificult one as we think of the moulding of . a young girl's life." Mrs, McLeod went on to say that in Formosa such. a gathering as this would be unheard of for there the girls dre not ponsid- ered. Such a gathering as this was truly an outcome of Christianity. "But in Canada," she said, "our girls are considered and it is our task to lead them in the highest roads of life. The first requisite in leading a girl must be our own Christian ex- ample, It.is a great privilege to live consistently before children and win them to a life of success. But hand in hand with our privileges goes a great responsibility I cannot im- agine how anyone can shoulder this responsibility without the help of huge bowl, of colored glass, with a | powerful light pretty. There fixtures of inside, are similar and two other design, and the ery T ¥ ™Y | heritage large | can lighting is no arranged that there is | no shadow or glare, but a soft, even! light all over the choir gallery auditorium and In the latter a system | of concealed lighting, which will re | move all shadows, is to be tried out Down in the sanctuary three very pretty mission type lights have been | installed at each side, tance from the altar of unique design and a wonderful im- provement on the old lights. A very fine indirect lighting fixture has also been installed in the vestry A new a good dis- innovation and great conveniences is the installation of two very tures at each side of the trances to the church. These fine fix- two very pretty. In the basement new lights also have go installed. In all 13 new fixtdTes have been pur- chased and are nearly all installed. The lighting of the sanctuary is to be further improved. "All wires have been placed in conduits and the en- tire system made safe. A modern switch box has been installed and so constructed that only part of the lights on the groups need be put en at one time. The complete installation will cost several hundred dollars. Rev. Father Bench has been largely responsible for having the new and modern fix- tures installed. R.JF urine New Resident Manager Mr. Ernie Marks, who has been manager of the New Martin Theatre for some months past, has appointed Mr. R. G. Furlong resi { manager, owing to his having interests else- where which will require a large part of his time. Mr Furlong has had eighteen years theatrical exper- ience and he intends to continue playing the usual high class pictures and vaudeville. Mp. Marks still has contro! of the business. PAVEMENT WAS OPEN Victoria Day the new pavement on the Oshawa Railway to traffic, who otherwise would have had to make the detour. The My traffic on the provincial 'highway through Oshawa was very heavy yes- terday, a continuous stream of cars passing the Four Corners. en- | fixtures | are of a type seldom scene and are | They, too, are | | God." Vale of Christian Example The speaker went on to say: "A richer than gold that we leave to our children sistent Christian example. We who are not rich in this world's goods can leave to our children something (Continued on page 2) COMING EVENTS BY SPECIAL REQUEST THE KING St. Methodist Choir Concert will be repeated on Thursday, May 25th. Admission 25¢ 22h PHOENIX LODGE NO.22 1LO.O.F will hold their election of officers and exemplify the second and third degrees next Tuesday evening May 30th; all members urged to attend. 23h. DON'T FAIL TO HEAR DR. F. © Stevenson, recently returned from China, who will give a lantern slid talk on that country in Sim coe St. Methodist 8.8. on Tuesday evening May 30th, at 8 pom. Ad- mission 10c. Proceeds in aid of missions. 22-h THE CHILDREN'S DAY SERVICES of the South Oshawa Methodist Sunday School Sunday, May 28th, will be conducted by Rev. H. F. Manning. Special service by the children in the afternoon and by the young people in the evening. 23-b THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE Oshawa Young Men's Christian Association will be held Monday evening, May 29th, at 8 o'clock. Reports for the year will be pre sented and election of officers and directors will take place. All ac- tive members of the Y.M.C.A. are requested to attend this meeting. Refreshments will be served and a social hour spent at the close of the meeting. 22 ELDAD SUNDAY SCHOOL WILL hold their anniversary services on Sunday, May 28th, when the Rev. R. G. Carruthers, of Blackstock, will preach at 2.30 and 7.30 p.m. Collection will be taken in aid of the school fund. On, Monday, May 29th, beginning at 4 o'clock tea will be served until all are satis- fied. At 5.30 a league game of football will be played between Bowmanville and Solina. At 8 o'clock an entertainment in the big shed when the young people of the neighborhood will give their drama entitled "Home Ties." Ad- mission to tea 40c, to concert 35e¢, for tea and concert combined 60c. Children half price, 23-b planned by the the first letter of each color spelling the Long festoons four colors, and these met and hung, § presi- | dent of the class, took charge of el is a econ-| >: ; en g | Finance in the King Government antomohile industry as a whele, is ( Th y i 1 new taxes are also viewed mate industry doing business in th and thousands employed. was doubly unfortunate that the automobile industry I severe depression throughout 'the { water, and apply such drastic spec the re-imposition of the luxury tax. | he said, but the total government per cent on gars selling for $ mate industry can bear to thrive un AROUND THE LAKE Year Ago Yesterday Double Drowning Occurred Off It was just one year ago yesterday since the body of Edward Jackson, who with Harry Mason lost his life when a boat upset at the lake, was recovered by Constable Wm. Culling. Both were well known Oshawa lads and the tragedy cast a gloom over the entire neighborhood. The body of Harry Mason is still in the lake hut the search for it continues and will continue until it is found. After the lust storm County Constable Wm Culling went out in a boat and patrol- led the spot where the Jackson body was found, thinking that the waves | might have washed it up, but no | trace of it was to be seen. The con- stable still believes that it will be | found not far from where the Jack- , placing . 8. Fielding, Minister of additional taxes on the taken to mean at the offices of the ieneral Motors here that a brake will be placed on the entire industry and operations both of manufacturers and dealers eurtailed. as a discrimination against a legiti- ¢ country, having millions invested An official of the Company expressed the view this morning that it government should single out the Just at a time when it was recovering from the country and getting its head above ial taxation to it. It is practically Without the budget speech before one, its exact ramifications cannot be definitely guaged at the moment taxation appears to amount to 91 1,200 or less, and 141% PC p or. t Se or $1.2 or less, i Vo per cent on ears sez for over $1,200. This is a killing tax and one whieh no legiti- der. Will Decrease Revenue The opinion was expressed that ntl | PEOPLE ARE WARY [it would have a tendency to curtail | trade, consequently decreasing the revenue the Minister sought to in- crease. The view was expressed that it ought to be the aim of all manu- facturers to produce their goods in the largest possible volume, selling them at the lowest possible price consistent with safety. It will be recalled that many auto- mobile dealers throughout the coun- try were facing bankruptcy under the luxury taxes, which were imposed during the stress of war by the late government. Factories were closed or running on short time and dealers all over the country were generally in a bad way. Unemployment was rampant. The old government in order to do their part to assist in getting the wheels revolving again, it will be remembered, abrogated the luxury tax in its entirety. They did not, however, rebate to the duto- mobile dealers who had paid taxes for goods on hand, unsold, the amount of the luxury tax collected. The Reformer understands that most of the manufacturers in Oan- ada, believeing that this was a heavy load for the dealers to carry, stepped into the breach and remit- ted to the dealers fifty per cent. of son body was washed ashore That the double tragedy of last spring and the drowning of the col- lege student the year previously has | been a warning to other young men | is evident from the care being exer- | | cised this season at the lake. So | tar no tragedy or near tragedy hos) been reported, and Constable Culling. who spends all his time at the lake, states that on Vietoria Day, while the wind was very high, not a boat ventured out until after six o'clock, and then only a very few took the risk. In conversation with The Re former this morning the officer stated that proper care on the part of every person using boats this season, par- ticularly persons who cannot swim, would avert accidents or tragedies. | Candies Will Cost More; Result of Tax Commenting on the deeision of the Finance Minister to collect a tax of five per cent. on confectionery, Mr. W. RR. Alchin, of the Savoy. stated to The Reformer that it would mean, as it did when the tax was ten per cent., that the consumer would have to pay more for candy. On package stuff, such as boxes of chocolates, the manufacturer might set his price and collect from the retailer, and the latter collect from the comsumer,. It made little difference how it was col- lected, however, as it fell on the public in the final analysis. Mr. Alchin stated that in his busi- ness the profits realized were not large, nor were they such as would allow dealers like him paying any tax to the government unless in turn it was collected from, the consumer. "The government evidently consid- ers that candy is a Juxury," said The Reformer man, and Mr. Alchin re- plied that the working man who like others had to have so much candy would have to do with less in future as he could not afford to buy it. Mr. Alehin, not having read the budget speech through, was not prepared to make any further comment. Petrolia Adventiser: Petrolia's boys and ginls should encourage birds to nest around the premises by building bird houses. It does mot take very much time or effort, yet the satisfaction derived from having birds guests around all summer makes the effort worth while. those taxes collected. The govern- ment promised the dealers at that time that the luxury tax would not be again re-imposed, but in the bud- get speech just delivered the old ghost re-appears in a different gown. A Depressing Effect It now appears that the same deal- ers are to be assessed again for all cars they now have on hand unsold, Asked as to what probable effect the new legislation would have upon employment next winter this official stated that undoubtedly it would would have a very depressing effect. One of the chief concerns of the auto- mobile manufacturer in Canada is to keep his plant running during the long winter months, and the dealer will naturally not pay 14% per cent in cash as a luxury tax on automo- biles in November, December, Jan- wary and February amd have to carry his cars in stock, taking all risks of future government action and being out the use of his money during the interval. He could hard- ly be expected to do so without some kind of a stabilizing assurance that the entire industry would not con- tinue to be made more or less of a football by existing governments, said the official. a The Reformer further under- stands that plans were being con- sidered looking towards further ex- pansion in town, and that these have been abandoned until the effect of the new legislation is more carefully noted. In sizing up the situation generally The Reformer man came away with the opinion that it was quite within the range of possibil- ity that those divisions of the com- pany whose activities center around the domestic trade will be very quite early fajl until next spring. BOUND WOMAN; BENT ON ROBBERY Early this afternon: b urglars tered a home on Oshawa Street, evi- dently with the intention of steal- nace a a al