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sll parties, no doubt, whether the 'etition that has been filed is suffi- ) vr Ta' Oshawa can furnish at less cost waterworks and sewerage systems on Shop In Oshawa - and Help Build Up the Town The rblished daria 1 esday. DOCTOR'S LETTER CLOUDING ISSUE OF ANNEXATION Thursday and | Mr. Conant Makes Reply To Criticisms of Procedure : IN INTERESTS OF BOTH Town and Village Will Benefit Mutually by Annexation The following is a reply to a com- munication in Thursday's issue: The Editor, The Ontario Reformer: -- Dr. Farewell's letter in your issue of Dec. 7th, regarding the annexa- tion of Cedar Dale, only clouds the issue. In the first place, I would point out that, so far as a vote is concerned, nobody has any jurisdic- . MM, Protopapadakis Former Greek Minister of War, one of the six statesmen who were ex- ecuted by the new government. ANNIVERSARY I$ tion over this excepting only the On- | tario Railway Municipal Board, The! Act, (The Consolidated Municipal | Act, 1922, Section 21) provides that | there must first be a resolution of | the Council of the Town of Oshawa; | then a Petition signed by the major- | ity of the municipal electors in the area to be annexed. When this Petition is presented to the Board, they have the right, under the Act, to make an Order annexing the area on the strength of the Petition, or "may direct that a vote be taken for determining whether or not a majority of the municipal electors of the part to be annexed are in favor of its being annexed." Surely there need be no further argument on this point, The Ontario Railway and Municipal Board will hear this mat- ter at the Town Hall, Oshawa, on | Wednesday, December 13th, 1922, at 1.00 am. and will then decide, afer hearing the representations o client or whether a vote shall be 'aken. As to the water and sewerage re- quirements, it must be apparent to any sane-thinking person that it is more practical and economical to have the systems for Cedar Dale part of and co-ordinated with the Oshawa systems than for this dis- to Yor. Lo . their own account. It would un- doubtedly be an economic waste for Cedar Dale to endeavor to instal sys- tems on their own behalf, which might not, and probably would not, co-ordinate with Oshawa's systems. Furthermore, neither Cedar Dale nor the Township of East Whithy has the proper administrative ma- chinery for such works or for any other improvements, and the setting un of such administrative machinery by the district would be a duplica- tion of the facilities that Oshawa al- ready has. ~ Although Dr. Farewell is not a ratepayer of the area to be annexed, he seems greatly concerned over the future of the district in the matter of taxation. In the first place, let me point out that it has never been represented 'to the people of Cedar Dale that their taxes, as part' of the Town of Oshawa, will be less than they are at the present time. Again, it has mever been stated that Osh- awa's rate of taxation will never in- crease; but, can Dr. Farewell or any other person say that taxes in Cedar Dale, remaining the way it is, will not' increase at the same rate or even more? Furthermore, it cannot be denied that better services and great- er value will be obtained by the rate- payers of the district for the taxes they pay into the Town of Oshawa than by continuing under the present jurisdiction. The district is now in fact an urban district, endeavoring to function under the administrative machinery of a rural 'municipality, which was never intended to and is not capable of taking care of the situation as it exists. & I can only repeat what I have. so often stated--that the annexation of the district is in the interests both of the Town of Oshawa and of the dis- trict to be annexed. The uitimate development of Oshawa will be ac- celebrated and greatly enhanced by having this area within its boun- daries. Cedar Dale and the whole {istrict to be annexed will be bemne- "itted by the services and facilities 'hn under a separate j Oshawa, Ont., Dec. 8th, 1922. » Respectfully yours, G. D. Conant. TIME OF SURPRISE Local Couple Found This To Be The Case Wednesday Evening Members of the Adult Bible Class | of King Street Methodist Sunday | School to the number of over sixty | called at the home of Mr, and Mrs. | Walter N. Winter, 217 Athol St. | East, Wednesday evening, and gave them a surprise upon the occasion of their wedding anniversary. The evening passed pleasantly in | games and a short program ending with refreshments, which the visitors | had amply provided. | The program consisted of s by all present vocal numbers by Mrs. Cook and Miss Cook, reading by Miss {rene Winter, remarks by Rey. A. M, Mrs. Winter, followed by the preés- entation of an electric reading lamp by Mr. J. Leslie Brown, on behalf of the members of the class. The address was as follows: To Mr. and Mrs. Walter N. Winter, Dear Friends: It is with pleasure that we, the are able to be present in your home upon this, your wedding anniversary, o congratulate you and to wish you well. All of us are able to testify to your cordiality and héartiness in welcom- ing the stranger and the visitor to our Class, and to the services of the Church. We have also always found you willing and ever ready to aid in the forwarding of any of oup.enterprises or plans. Though your name is "Winter," your smiles are always Summer, your jovial nature Spring. and your good judgment mature, ! like Autumn. | We have felt it desirable to add a Luminary to this galaxy of Seasons, and so beg of you to aecept at the hands of your fellow members of our Class, this reading lamp as a sign and seal of our sincere regard and friendship. May its light typify the happiness of home associations which radiate everywhere, warming the heart, cheering the soul and in- spiring the life. Likewise, may it be | a reminder of pleasant associations | in connection with our Class. On behalf of the class. Lather Beckett, President. Mrs. E. Leslie Brown, Secretary. Walter I: Wigg, Teacher. Mr. Winter made response to the address and presentation confessi he and Mrs. Winter were completel taken by surprise. During the program Mr. L. W. Beckett, president of the class, acted as chairman. This class now numbers on toward 159 members and is continually adding new names to the roll. The social occasion afforded enabled members to become better acquaint- ed and all enjoyed themselves, the guests wishing their hosts many years of happiness. ] New I | | | { | | | For Local Bank Mr. J. C. Anderson has been ap- pointed manager of the Bank of Montreal at Oshawa, replacing Mr. H. S. Langford, who has been trans- ferred to Montreal. 2 Mr. Anderson is a graduate of the 4 ~~ Ria Sid Shey Sehoor co RETIRING CLERK - TELLS COUNCIL Incidents Occurring in His Service | CLERK FORTY YEARS Twenty Councillors Hav e Graduated to Higher Positions A Just prior to adjournment of the Ontario County Council on Thurs- day Col. J. E. Farewell, veteran county clerk and solicitor, who, at the close of this year will relin- quish the post which he has so hon- orably filled for over 40 years, was invited by Warden F.-H. Richard- son to address the council, As the aged and popular official arose to speak he was greeted with deafening applausex which recurred at the close of his address. It was one of the most spontaneous demon- strations witnessed in the council chamber, At the close of the ad- dress the councillors arose and gave [three hearty cheers and a tiger for Col. Farewell, During -the course of his remarks Col. Farewell made reference to the councils of other days comparing their methods of doing business with these of the present days. Tory vs. Grit, In opening he said: "Mr. Warden and Councillors of the keystone | county of the keystone province of the British Enipire. (cheers) "When | but a lad I follawed the actions of the Ontario county council. In those days the council sessions of- ten lasted two and three weeks, "When 'I was appointed county | inging clerk I was not an applicant for the ! and the rapid growth of the com- position. The Grits in the council had one candidate and the Tory's another. Mr. John Miller--that Irwin and a "reading" by Mr. Wal- brilliant gentleman--was the chair- the present time 150 tons of anthra- ter H. Wigg, which proved to be an | man of the committee of the whole | cite coal are being mined per day. address of appreciation to Mr. and | which discussed the matter of 2ap- |The company is supplying their owa pointing a clerk. Finally when the | council could not agree on the ap- | pointment as a vote had ended in a tie several times. Finally Mr. 'Miller proposed my name, saying that politically. I was meutral. That's how I came to be appointed county clerk. Some years previous to my tas clerk county icitor. Graduated to Parliament. H "We have had many eminent men in this couneil and I find by looking | at the photographs of the former wardens of the council which hang on the walle of this council cham- ber that approximately a score of former wardens were in later years (Continued on Page 3) OSHAWA RY. TO PURCHASE NEW * FREIGHT SHONTER Company beads in Pittsburg Making Purchases for Railway ANTICIPATE GROWTH Two New Cars Will Also Be Secured Immedi- ately Messrs. H. W. Cooper, general manager of the Oshawa Railway | Company, Gananoque, and J. J. Cal-| laghan, local Seperimlendont, left yesterday for Pittsburg, where they expect to purchase a mew electric shunter for hauling freight on the | back line. They also expect to! place an order for two new passen- ger cars. Mr. Cooper in an inter- view with a Reformer representa- tive yesterday stated that the pur- chasing of the mew equipment was made necessary owing to the re- markable increase both in freight and passenger traffic. He added that | the new passenger cars would be of |*he latest type and constructed of | steel and wood. The electric shunt- {er will be similar to the lange loco- { { | | { | | | | | | | { Collegiate Institute of London, Ont., and has held positions with the Bank *"-vhfrd Voters To Cast Ballots clection which takes afternoon is creating in- ense interest among the boys of Oshawa. i Th Tuxis Twerr Protestant _ Min the town limits, between the for a commission in the Imperial ~wv. He intimated "=e: of 12 and 19 is entitled to a ote. Paling booth at the Ya. Voting to take place between the "ours of two and six this after noon. ig 3 An X should be € 2 a ite the candidate's name you wish to be | Co tf A rN J a at London, Ont, New York and Montreal. He was for some time manager of the branch at Kitchener, Ont., and for some years past, up to Ithe time of his present appointment, was manager of the Seigneurs Street | Branch, Montreal. | Army for services in now petived, was manager of the Bank of Montreal at Ottawa for some years. The English home built by Miss Fanuy Burney fiom the fortune pro- duced by her novel "Camilla" has a traffic and a further increase is anti- | ~pated. For some time the com- many has found it necessary to hawe at least one shunter worlGng all night in order to ~>ming in and going out. Addition- i. rid'ng accommodation has been OF PAST YEARS Col. J. E. Farewell Relates had asted as | pleted, produ | were to be opened yesterday, one ia | cently added more than twenty stores Ling. § OSHAWA, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1922 isting bylaw relative to the ad- ministration of the county House of Refuge, Whitby, As a of the by- the com. mittment papers for a person desiring to become an inmate in the imstitution will make an investigation into tho financial affairs of the individ. ual and give it to t county inspector, In addition any money in excess of $100 in the hands of a person when ad-. mitted to the House of Refuge will be taken away from the inmate and placed in the hands of the county treasurer, The maintenance charge of such a person will bo deducted from the sum in the hands of the treasurer, who will at death of the person hand over the bal. ance, if any, to those entitled by law thercto, COMPANY WILL SUPPLY CLIENTS L. R. Steel Corporation Have Purchased Coalfields For Own Use The L. R. Steel Service Corpora- tion may in the near future be in a position to supply their Oshawa clients with anthracite c6al. This was announced at a meeting of the! local shareholders in Engel's Hall | Thursday night when representatives | from the Head Office visited Oshawa and gave addresses regarding the prospects for the L. R. Steel stores in Canada and the United States pany which is only in its third year. The company recently. purchased coal fields in West Virginia and at factories and warehouses with fuel and as soon as coal can be mined in larger quantities, clients will be taken care of. Already some of the shareholders in Toronto nave receiv- ed a supply. wl New equipment ig 1. being in- stalled at the mines when coms : m will be conducied > meste. oly 1s understood will be #14 pe on 'sia a that the ee of ton, f.0.b. Oshawa. Those who spoke at the meeting vere G. F. Marsh, General Superin- tendent of the Canadian L. R, Steel Service Corporation G. A. LaBine, Ontario Superintendent, A. La- Faivre, mapager of the Montreal Steel store, and Duncan R. Cowan, publicity representative. Over one bundred local clients were present | and received much informdtion con- cerning Steel activities. It was stated that three stores Hamilton, one in Denver and one in New York. The company has re- in the Niagara district having taken ia Refo Tmey All the News Whila'le Is News ° =] Yearly subscription $3.00 Single Coples 5 Cents EIGHT PAGES MAYOR CLAIMS Were Paid For Fully SALES TAX ADDED Due For Any Blame Allegations made by members of the Town Council that $15,000 of the town's money had been practic- ally "thrown away' in the roadwork payments made two certain contract. ing firms are not going unchallenged by Mayor Stacey. The mayor, as a member of the 1920 Couneil, dure ing whose term the work was done by these contractors, feels that there is much misunderstandng of the af- fair by some of the later arrivals and while admitting that better plans saving, contends that much of the large sum alleged to have been wasted really was made for extra work done Which was not covered by the contracts, count there is one item alone which calls for $7,000 which was all for extra grading, over and above that specified in the contract. It appears that other streets than those con- tracted for were also done and that the amounts so spent were included as extras. Paid Sales Tax Another large item is that of the sales tax which came into effect af- ter the contract had been made ered on to the contractors. In the Carroll account this amounted to $499.00 and in the Brennan Account! $633.56, making a total of $1,132.56 which bad to be paid by the town. Then too there was the matter of long hauls of gravel. Under the contracts extra payment was to be made for hauls in excess of 1500 | feet. Work on Oshawa Boulevard and other outlying streets was deem- ed necessary and in the Carroll ac- count the sum of $668.73 was paid | for long hauls and in the Brenndn | account $1,073.71, making a total] of $1,742.44. into deragio " ding Hor aon Pid nti with the extra streets on which work was done. The original contrict w made at a fixed price. In the mean time cement went up. The contractor | had to stand the loss caused by the difference but in the extra work this] naturally fell to'the town as the con-| tractor could not be expected to take | (Continued on page 2) ) COMMENCEMENT AT HIGH SCHOOL { | | over the Miller Strong chain of drug stores. Other additions were an- | nounced, and it was stated that early next year plans were being | made to bring films here showing the | coal fields of the company, the farms | stores, coffee shops, cafeterias and realty offices which are now operat- Duncan R. Cowan, who has been known as Canada's premier enter- tainer also spoke and entertained the gathering with some of his best numbers. The addresses were listen- to with interest. Mr. Percy Eager, local manager of the L_R. Steel Service Corporation offichted as chairman. ATHOL ST. CHURCH CHRISTMAS Tree, December 19. Watch for further particulars later. (105a) ST. GREGORY'S BAZAAR TO BE held in St. Gregory's Hall Dec. 11th to 16th, 1922. 1004 LOL. 686 WILL HOLD MEETING for election of fs at Orange Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 12. 103-¢ MADAME - ZEDDA, SCIENTIFIC Patmist, will remain at 199 Simcoe St. S., until further notice. 103-¢ HEAR OLIVER HEZZLEWOOD AT King St. . Church, Monday, 8 o'clock. Subject "Canadian Poets." (1052) THE ANNUAL FIREMEN'S SUPPER and ball will be held on Thursday ,. Dee. " 21st. | Square dancing in Town Hall and round dancing in 3 Dec. 12th. Adanac Orchestra. Ad- mission 50c. (104d) SIMCOE STREET METHODIST Church. Special musical service tomorrow: evening. Madame Lugni- Fahey will sing at both services. . 105 ALL NONCCOMMISSIONED OF- ficers of the 34th Regiment are sted to attend 2 meet- been rapid and {of the t q special ing on Wednesday, Dec. 13th, in RT yw ------ "FRIDAY EVENING Large Gathering Attended Annual Event Of Student Year PRESENTATIONS MADE Early Departure of 5 Principal * The large crowd which completely filled the Assembly Hall of the High annual Commencement exercises of the institution was, in itself, mute evidence of the truth of statements made by several speakers during the course of the program. The ouly marring feature of the entire even- THERE WAS NOT MONEY WASTED Extras Spoken of In Contract Feels 1920 Council Are Not at the time might have effected a | He states that in the Carroll ac-| and could not, therefore, be should- x Zanothwe tact whilgh shouid bo taken} COUNTY WARDEN DENOUNCES BECKS HYDRO SCHEMES i Would Be Folly te Duplicate Present Lines of CNR. WARDEN IS "CANED" County Council Recognize Leader at Closing Session "Unfortunately Beck fails to r#a- lize that in opposing the Canudicy National Rallway he is fighting against the greatest public owner: ship scheme that the world has seen {During the last year the Grand | Trunk system became a public prop erty. As a result, copditions have |changed. And that mdn is insane [and that council insane that fails to appreciate the change, It wou!d bs {folly to duplicate the exist'ng lines." | So declared Warden Fred H, Jiich- Ramsay McDonald is described as an oppors tunist, but not an extremist, | | {ardson, of Pickering, during the course of an address which ivatured BY LADIES AID | the closing session of the Ontario | 2 i County Council, held on Thursday, at | South Oshawa Ladies Well whitby. - . Continuing the Wagpden sald Pleased With Results Sik Against People of Event Hot 1 . ism | { "n yb The hazanr of the south -Oshawa Tadies Aid far =urpaszed any bazaar : ' - The 1nnh! » ' The only rove satisfactory t row held hy th he nf one muni proceeds, over $200 ore orate bazaar of fancy goods is a b new departure for tho Aid Nchawa. and a!' ferl cncouraged at h 6 enlondid rp end no} for esaecee! He thine neg vears ramnletol: alle trimmer! a todd 1 hant ing." T nl r girls of Miss Mec- ed execentionally an artistically trop tiet of hooths ree of the REullants pla an " haelrd hy , a? Chrictmae Phe. frllpwing ie a ' ands 1] charge. of Miss roxio Pint Madey warged with taking ds have fuifilled thes iv." be said. Upbip ui vit's must cO-ADETALYS In r tar "phn - Kirby. Mona- Hurlburt and Florence Tym * Mize MeAnllon'- Palen Mhoeer Pant ia Awvae wr proton psy tt HI Children's clothes--Mr Ss M~ Kirby. Groceries--Mrs. Moffatt, Apron Booth--Mrs. Walker, Mrs, Avres and Mrs. King. Ca or capacity. In conclusion, the Warden red to his six years in ° C PE tai: H Home Made Cooking--Mrs. Sharpe, Souncll . "Thole 4 og 24 prec Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Campbell. more than others. It will be Fish Pond--Miss Worne and Miss the fondest recollections that I C. McMullen. 1 oct The tea room was beautifully dec- op back 1p the time whes 1 § a or orated in Christmas colors and bells Warden. I thank you. gentlimen Much Regret Is Expressed At] School last evening to attend the {in green and red. the same color go. eyo honor which you bestowed {scheme being carried out in the on me by making me your waréer flowers and salads. Red Carnation: . must say that during the six rears | with green fern centered the tables , ooo" co in the cour pat . 1 {and red jellv and parsley garnish. ,,.¢ vot to observe a cour | ing in pink meat and salads helped placed the interests of his die: {to carry out the whole color scheme. fore that of the interests of the co | Hand painted menu cards were an ty at large. Gentlemen I thank you ~dded attraction. being done by two The above speech was m:de * {voung artists in the school. Misses 0 wor gon following the presents | Ebba Larson and Marjorie Gatenby. 00 00 vim of a gold-headed cn | Mrs. Fred Bickell was convener of by Reeve Dixon Jewett, of Canning ithe tea room with helpers, Mrs. ton. on behalf of colleagues. | Stevens, Mrs. Frank James, rs: . : r {| Vickery, Mrs. Larson, Mrs. Hurlbert, Males ol Logi wire A ar | Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Salmon and Mrs retiring Warden. He said: Petley. Miss [arson and Miss Gaten- | : Mr. | by sold ticketq at the door. { Kaulogized Mr. Richardson : Taken all iy all. the president. "Mr. Warden:--The council fe! | Mrs. Cameron. \o whose untiring ef- 'that it could not let the occasion pass forts a large pant of the success was | without giving you some tangibl: | due. feels highly encouraged with evidence of our esteem and respect results, | Whes the council elected you as i= The Aid would like to take this (warden they placed you in the bigh- {opportunity of thanking all those |est position which was in their pow- i merchants who contributed so gen- |er. You have filled that position {arously of goods for the bazaar. Also with dignity, credit and honcr. You Mr. Tod. who supplied the bread for have by your methods, facilitated the the tea room as well as rolls. Mr. work of the council in every way. Lambert and Mr. Holland also sup- This was possible only by the exer- plied rolls; the ham was supplied by cise of rare wisdom and discretion. Mr. Holdsworth, Albert St. and the It is the wish of this t Cream by the Hart Dairy. Every when you retire from whe re r ing was that the space at the dis- posal of the school is too limited. This point was first touched upon by Mr. C. V. Mitchell, who acted as chairman and wés later elaborated upon by Principal J. G. Althouse who pointed out that in the town of Osh- awa there was uo provision, other than that afforded by commercial classes, for fitting young people for their life careers in a practical way. He strongly advocated the building of a technical school and told what towns and cities in other 'parts of the province are spending on such build- x he a Althouse spoke of the rapid growth of the school in the last two years whet it has increased its en-|. rolment from 200 to about 260 and prophesied that the mext two years would see an even greater increase. His remarks were with strong by his auditors and it is safe to say that the Students who know only too well , cramped quarters mow available would be heartily in sympathy with such a Principal Althouse himself came in for eulogies by each and every er on the program; much re- gret being expressed at his removal from Oshawa every cp wished him in new position as headmaster of University of Toronto Schools. grocer and butcher iz South Oshawa aided generously in the Tea Room, and Mrs. Bickell would like to take the opportunity of thanking all these for their kindly interest. Mikicioal Bd. The Ontario Railway and Munic! pal Board will hear the case in cou- nection with the proposed 2nmoxa Dale at on page seven of this issue. Thi describes at length the part of 7 atk chair, that ¥: {lost to the co {case with i predecessors |give the people the bemefit' of your | representation in the federal legis lature. - Deputy Reeve Frank L. Mason, of Oshawa. 2lso spoke in o eulogiatic vein concerning the retiring warden. At the eo sion of Mr. Mason's the ass lage arose and sang for "Hes a folly good fellow" ana then gave three rousing cheers 'end a tiger for the retiring warden The Sunhermm Chapter Order of E-stern Star, 2t thelr = in the Enights et ath, No Tn