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Shop In Oshawa and Help Build Up the Town 4 Che Ontario Reformer as All the News Whale it Is News VOLUME 51--No. 68 Published at Oshawa, Ont., Canada Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday OSHAWA, ONTARIO, TUESDAY, SEPT EMBER 12, 1922 Yearly Subseription $8.00 Single Copies 5 Cents EIGHT PAGES OSHAWA FAIR TO SET NEW Education Board Ready *. To Take First Steps to Erect Technical School Dr. Merchant, of the Depart. ment of Education, to Be Asked to Notify Board of Condition of Government's Grant -- Provincial Assist- ance to Be Withdrawn? HIGH SCHOOL NOW TAXED TO CAPACITY Library and Basement, in Addi- tion to Portable Buildings Are Crowded -- Another Teacher Is Required Because of Large Attendance -- Repairs Facili- tate Work of Staff A preliminary step in the erec- tion of a technical school for the town of Oshawa was taken at the regular monthly meeting of the Oshawa Board of Education held last night when Secretary A. E, Garbutt was instructed to write Dr. Merchant of the Department of Ed- ucation, at Toronto, to get the full terms and conditions 'on which a technical school may be established here. Mr. Garbutt will also inform the department that Oshawa is now ready to take the first step in the erection of such an institution in this town. Mr. J. G. Althouse, principal of the Oshawa High School, in his re- port presented during the evening, cited figures showing the attendance at the High School and stated that an extra teacher would be required to take care of these extra pupils. In answer to a question as to how many pupils were now studying , in the portable school Mr. Althouse stated that '"'I have 64 pupils in the port- able. I am making use of the base- ment and the library to house class- es and have two in the portable building." "You will soon be using the roof then," grimly remarked Dr. D. S. Hoig, A Central Site Trustee A. W. Brown, in comment- ing on this fact, stated that some- thing would certainly have to be done for the High School. Increased accommodation is required there, he pointed out. Trustee H. 8. Smith then remarked that there are many who would like to see a suitable site procured in the centre of the town on which a High School and a Tech- nical School could be built, and the present High School used as a pub lic school. He, however, was willing to sacrifice his views regarding a cen- trally located High School provided a technical school were built on the grounds at present surrounding the High School. If a technical school were established, Mr. Smith pointed out, it would be possible to transfer the Commercial forms, now housed in the High School building, to the new school. Major Frank Chappell pointed out that he had. heard it rumored that the provincial government is likely in the near future to withdraw its offer of a grant to those places estab- lishing Technical schools. He, there- fore. thought that Oshawa should put in its application for such a grant and that perhaps the government, if it should close down on the grant in the near future, would at least hold the case of Oshawa open. Chairman C. N. Henry stated that he thought that the government was holding (Continued on page 3) COMING EVENTS ROLLER RINK OPEN EVERY Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings. Also Saturday after- noon. )66-t.f.) REMEMBER THE NIGHT OF SEPT. 13th. Hickey's Orchestra holds their first dance in Oshawa at En- gel's Assembly Hall. Dancing from 9 pm. Admission $1.00 per couple. G6-¢ REMEMBER THE NIGHT OF SEPT. 13th. Hickey's Orchestra holds their first dance in Oshawa at Engel's Assembly Hall. Dancing from 9 pm. Admission $1 per couple. 66 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SACRA- ment on Sunday morning. The minister will be in the vestry Tues- day, Wednesday and Thursday evenings to receive certificates of membership and to meet with those who desire to unite. £8 ~~ BUSINESS EDUCATION -- THE fall term of the Canadian Business College in Oshawa begins Tuesday, Sept. Sth. Any ambitious young people desiring a business educa- tion at- day sehool, night school or to the Canadian Business College, by home study, should write today corner College and Spadina Aves. Toronto, and receive full informa- tion about their branch at Oshawa. A position is assured every gradu- ate. S21 The Efficient Secretary TENDERS AND PLANS REJECTED FOR NEW E. WARD SCHOOL fico Secure New Drawings and ridge, Alice Street, caught a , i - message over the radio, from Specifications to Keep Atlanta, Georgia, requesting Cost $65,000 any person getting in tbuch with a certain lady and her daughter, who were en route | from. Chicago to Florida to DISCUSSION IS HEATED communicate with the Atlanta Journal. Building Committee Resigns-- . Mr. Narridge seceivel the O88Uge ( © H ctly, al- Property Committee to Use Wireless to Trace Travellers Another system Is now in use for locating persons whose addresses are not known, in- though it was sent out to sta- tions near which the party MR. CHAS, P, DAVIS Secretary | MISS M. E LUKE QUITS AS TEAGHER AFTER FORTY YEARS Board of Education Passes Re- solution of Appreciation of Her Work A NEW H.S. TEACHER Miss Bessie Farmer Will Teach Junior English and Junior Latin The appointment of Miss Bessie Farmer, B.A., to the staff of the Osh- awa High School; the acceptance of the resignation of Miss Mary E. Luke from the staff of the Public Schools and the Board's decision that it would be impossible to rent the sci- ence laboratory of the High School to Bishop Bethune College, were among the items of business trans- acted at last night's meeting of the Oshawa Board of Education. Miss Luke has been teaching in Oshawa for a great many yers past, having | over forty years' experience as a school teacher. She stated in her letter of resignation that she re- gretted that she had to take such a step at such a late date, but due to ill health she is unable to continue as a teacher, Chairman C. N, Henry stated that Miss Luke's resignation was received with regret. Miss Luke has been on the staff for a consider- able length of time and her services have always been of the highest. He thought that the Board should in some way show its appreciation for the services rendered by Miss Luke | during her connection over a long ing staff. Resolution of Thanks. the Board of Education and to the Town of Oshawa, while acting as a local teacher for a period of about motion Trustee Brown remarked that Miss Luke has'served the Board faithfully and well, stating that none could serve it better. "She has spent her life with us," he con- tinued, "and has fulfilled her duties in the finest possible manner. This motion was carried unanimously. Principal J. G. Althouse, of the High School, having reported that an extra teacher was required there ow- ing to the large attendance, the Board ratified the action of the Man- agement Committee in appointing Miss Bessie Farmer, B.A., to the staff. Miss Farmer, who comes from Perth, has had five years' teaching experience and is a specialist in Moderns and History, and also in Physical Culture. She has been en- gaged at a salary of $1,800 a year, and will teach Jumior English and Junior Latin. Miss Wingifred Wilson, principal of Bishop Bethune College, wrote asking if it would be possible for the College to have the use of the seience laboratory at the High School for three hours a week this year. Last winter the College sent several students to the High School who took science lectures with the regular clases under Mr. Stephenson, er. This year, however, the Asahes has a teacher gualified in Mathematics and Science and wishes to know if they can rent the labora- (Continued on page 5) im the exchange of personalities, | some getting into 1 did," and "You | didn't" arguments and og ) | marking that they were 'fed var ! with the whole question, the Oshawa | Board of Education last night passed { ject them all and to call for plans | and specifications for a school for | the South E. Ward to cost in the | lowed the report of the Special such a step this year These three | | would amount to about $82,000. Trus- | this dfstrict, i period of years with the local teach- | Trustee A. W. Brown moved, sec- | onded by Trustee H. A. Saunders | that the Board pass a resolution ex- | pressing their thanks to Miss Luke | for the services she had rendered to | forty years. In sponsoring this | Have Charge was supposed to pass, With various members ising) others re SCHOOL OFFICIALS Board Will This Year Consider Recom- the matter of erecting a new school in the South East Ward over to the Property Committee, This body, Trustee Frank Chappell pointed out, is the very one which previously re- fused to handle the situation. The : 2 tenders that have been received are mendation System 80 high that the hoard decided to re- =! Entrance Jefore we would take such a step as bringing in the system of recom- mending Senior Fourth pupils for entrance to High Schools without a midsummer examination, there are three hodies we would consult," stat edd Mr. J. G, Althouse, Principal of the Oshawa High School and chair neighborhood of $65,000. The Spe cial Building Committee that has been working on this question, com- posed of Trustees W. PP. Knight, S J. Storie and FF. Chappell resigned hast night, man of the Entrance Board for the Would Cost About $100,000, centre of Oshawa, when discussing The long drawn out argument fol- | the possibility of the Board taking Building Committee presented by | bodies are the Management Com Trustee W. P. Knight who stated] mittee of the Board of Education that tenders had been twice called | the public school principals, and for for this new school and while | teachers handling the entrance | the architect had estimated that the | classes, whose wishes on this sub- | school would cost in the. neighbor-| jecg, Mr. Althouse pointed out, { hood of %65,000, the lowest tender | would be largely dominated by Sup- received had been for $68,000 which, plus. the heating and plumbing, ervising Principal A. Garbutt, and the Public School Inspector for tee Hoig also pointed out that the Mr. land would cost about $12,500, mak- ing the total cost hod of $100,000, Althouse stated that the trance Board would take no . in the neighbor-| in this matter without consulting all | { these people, Asked if the matter Disappointed With Tenders | would be discussed before next mid- | Trustee Chappell, a member of the | Simmer M r. Althouse answered in Building Committee, stated that they | the afirmative. He stated that th were badly disappointed with the matter has not been discussed for- tenders but it was a good school that mally heretofore, but that it would was planned for a growing district, | P¢, this year. Os a's Public He heartily favored letting. the con-| > hool population will await with a "ract or 'the new school. | great deal of interest the results of | Trustee |." jeliberat f the E : ig de Entrance Drew pointed out that if the Board |.) erations o le Entrance | | Board on this question. | doesn't accept a tender immediately | (Con'inued on page 8) | MEN WANTED ON RAILWAY AND | _ : ROADS, | Jetween twenty-five Car Located By {men can now secure employment on the Ontario Government Highways | Police at Sarnia |, the Grand Trunk Railway at] { a i : a . from 35 to 40 cents an hour, Super | Hiring a Ford. Se Sedan from Wil-| i 3 intendent C. J. Wilcox of the Gov- liam Cowle, to go for a motor trip | erme nt Employment Bureau stated | last Wednesday, a man, whose name | t}is morning. He has calls for this the police 'will not divulge, has not | yumber of men at the present time returned and a warrant has been is- |The work on the Highway is in con- sued for his arrest. When the car | nection with the Kingston Road. was not brought back after a reason- | Farm help continues scarce, Mr. | able length of time, Mr. Cowle noti- | Wilcox stating that it is almost im- fied the police but nothing was | possible to get men to work on the heard of it until yesterday when the | land. There is a coniinuous de- Sarnia police wired Chief Friend that | mand for domestic help with wages they had located the car. The man | running from $20 to $40 a month, can not be located. The car will be |and board, depending on the class brought home to-day. | of help, whether maid or cook NEW THREE ROOM ~PORTABLE BUILDING ATKING ST. SCHOOL This Appears To Be Only Solution For Present Overcrowding CALLING FOR TENDERS Fail to Secure Temporary Ac- commodation Elsewhere-- Principal's Report As the Property Committee of the Oshawa Board of Education is now seeking tenders on the construction of a three roomed portable school for the King Street School, the pub- lic of Oshawa may get a good idea of the extent of the over-crowding now existing in the local public schools. Supervising Principal A, KE ECORDS Number of Entries This Year Larger Than Ever; Exhibits of High Order Directs Big Fair Garbutt presented a report at the meeting of the Board of Education | last night showing that one more room has heen requirgd at Albert Street school and that St. George Hall has been acquired to take care of this; that one more room is needed at the Mary Street school where the primary rooms are on half time and that two extra rooms are needed at the King Street school His solution of the trouble is a three roomed portable school and the Property Committee is already deal ing with the matter Principal's Report, Mr. Garbutt's report in full reac as tollows: "Schools reopened on Tuesday 1 Sept. Sth, 1922 with an enrolment of 2,055 pupils. | "At present we have them arrang- | ed as follows: King Street Albert Centre Mary Simeoe Hilleroft Library "This arr ange ment © necessitate one more room at Albert which we have secured in St. George's Hall. "At King Street we need two ex | tras; at present the primaries are on half time, and one class is in the teachers' room and the store room | upstairs "At Mary -Street we need on« mare room, the primaries being on | half-day schedule. "We have tried without -suceess to obtain suitable accommodation at (Continued on page 8) and thirty Chapman Auto Tops Works Building Shop Work has alre aay started in con- | nection with the erection of a 'ce- | ment block work shop on Church Street, which will be occupied by the Chapman Auto Top Works The building is to be completed within thirty days and will be two stories high. It will be 33ft. X 34f1t. and will cost in the neighborhood of $3.500. This building is being put up directly north of the King Street Chambers (formerly the Oshawa House). This is directly south of the shop now occupied by the Chap- man Auto Tops at 20 Church St. Mit, HIRAM GIFFORD President GOV'T GRANTS TOS, ~ ONTARIO SCHOOLS ~ AMOUNT T0 $13,840 [This Total Does Not Include Oshawa and Whitby Schools LOWEST SALARY $700 Highest Remuneration $1,500 Sixty-three Teachers Are Engaged of Legisla *hools have rious School 7 Provin led to yols con future. Mr. R. H re- llowing 1. schools 5,921.50 2.080.00 Exhibition of Agricultural and Manufacturing Products Can Scarcely Be Equalled in Any Other County--Most of the Articles in Place This Morning --d MAIN BUILDING OF INTEREST TO ALL Ladi' Fancy Work Takes Up Most of Women's Building, Although There Is Also the Art Work of School Children--Great Inter- est in Motor Car Display With an exhibition of agricultural and manufacturing products that can scarcely be equalled by any other county in the province, the annual Fall Fair of the South Ontario Agricultural Society, after a day of preparation yesterday, opened to the public this morning, the gates of what already promises to be the most successful ex- hibition in 'the history of the associ: ation, Secretary C. P. Davis reported this morning that there are more entries in the various classes this year than was the case last fall and the exhibits of {place this morning {Women's Work classes. | Building is one that with its exhibits the various contestants in the horticul- tural and agricultural sections all bear testimony to the fact that the annual fair of the finest agricultural district of the Province of Ontario is now in progress. But not alone'in agricultur- il pursuits does the fair show this county's progressiveness. Exhibits of {motor cars, pianos, metal work, art pottery and other articles manufactur- led locally show that in this section of [the Dominion at least, agriculture and {manufacturing flourish side by side, And while the exhibits in these sec- | tions of the show bear clear testimony |to the industry and prosperity of [south Ontario County, the display of | fancy work, oil paintings, pen and ink sketches in the Women's Building and {the show of cut flowers in the Main Building, all alike testify to the sense {of appreciation for finer things which {goes hand in hand with the progres- |sive spirit as evinced in Oshawa and | district. In Place This Morning Practically all the exhibits were in and the judges were busy during the forenoon making the awards in the Horticultural and The Main {has something of interest for every one who will be attending the fair. : The entries in the "Collection of Gar- den Vegetables," draw the eye of all {to the display along the side walls, $15,840.87 The gre based on sa and the certificates y grants are thos in connection with the rural school of 1] = § v-turee school teach- ers in rural districts. of whiel on Page 2) @ e-- hour prozram received from Toronto by wireless telephone. feet of wire. oA is the Star's broadcasting station at Above on the right is a new pic ure of ihe ym on radio station of the Toronto Daily Star, which is giving Oshawa Fair a daily five- On the left The chief operator is seem making adjustments as the music goes on its way throught the tubes to the eight foot aerial with their 1,500 18 King Street West, Toronte. while the exhibits in the cooking class- es, which include cakes, doughnuts, |salads and other delicacies too. numer- {ous to mention, are the mecca for the 'eves of all the men and the envy of all the women. In the Main Building, also, the displays of cut flowers, potted flowers, sheaf grains and plate fruit rival for attractiveness the yearly shows at the Ontario Horticultural Exhibition. Potteries Exhibit It is in the Main Building also that two displays new to the public of Oshawa are to be seen. The Ontario Potteries, Limited, of King Street West, have practically the same exhi- bit as that which drew such favorable comment at the Canadian National Ex- hibition at Toronto. The display of artistic jardinieres and vases and of cups and mugs is one that is calculat- ed to draw attention from even the most hurried visitor to the fair, and (Continued on page 4) Louis Green Is Out on $6,000 Bail Louis Green, of Port Perry, who was arrested in Montreal two weeks ago on a charge of theft, appeared before Mag- istrate Willis in Whitby Police Court vesterday and was granted bail to the extent of $6,000 of his own and three other parties of $6,000 each. It is alleged that Green stole the sum of $2300 from David McMillan, of Port Perry, in the form of a check given the latter for horses. Green was brought back to this county Sunday night by Provincial Officer Palmer, of Whitby. D. A. J. Swanson is assisting ' Mr. Sutcliffe, of Toronto, in defending the Green is well known thro t this county. ontreal despatch under Monday's date says: -- The arrest of Louis Green on infor- J mation from the Police at Port Perry, Ont., last week, was held to be valid by Mr. Justice Coderre, who handed down jud it hing hab cor- pus proceedings instituted to free Green. The Court held that Chief of Detectives Lepage was amply justified in holding the man on information by telegram, and that his arrest was sub- sequently put in order by the serving of the endorsation warrant. i ee a: Si kid » iat