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THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1930 PAGE THREE | Youthful Trio Convicted For Thefts and ¥ ncil Manager System *Advocated For Ontario Cities By Rotary Club Speaker Ex-Ald. Baker, of Toronto, 'Would Have All Civic De- partments Responsible To Manager Who in Turn Would Be Responsible To 'City Council WOULD PROMOTE 'EFFICIENCY System Successful in Amer- ican = Cities, Speaker Claims--Council's Func- tion Would Be Legislative Only Thus Preventing In- terference The council manager system of conducting municipal business was outlined in an.excellent and thought- ful address which was presented by ex-Ald. F. E. Baker of Toronto be- fore the Oshawa Rotary Club at its regular luncheon meeting held yes- terday noon, Although not all who were present possibly agreed with the scheme as suggested by the former Toronto councillor it was the general opinion that the address provided much food for thought and touched upon a most important topic, a rope which is often neglected except dac- ing election time. "The council manager system is not untricd," stated Mr, Baker, "but it is in operation in 300 United States municipalities today, and has 'been found to be very successful wal: it frees important departments oi all these cities from the baneful in- flueace of political control. Several Canadian municipalities havc also ado ted it including Westmount, Leaside and Chatham." ; The speaker pointed out tnat ~very- anc wko entered poitics did not en- ter fc1 the sake of pitics aione but there were always a few who sought prominence in public positions for personal advancement and gam or the advancement of their friends. In the United States, he stated political influence was. even felt in the muni- cipalities, it played a part 1 muni- cipal elections and often tampered with municipal departments cous'og extravagance, ineffiicency and the rise of "slush" funds. This was evi- denced by the existence of such ins stilutionls as "Tammany Hall" he clomed. "Cleveland" declared ex-Ald. Ba- ker, "is an example of a city which was suffering because of political in- terference in its municipal life. There arose a wide public demand for the council manager system and it was brought in by popular vote, A com- petent city "manager was appointed and all civic departments came under his control while he alone was res- ponsible to the city council. The sys- tem is just the same as it is: in any Jarge company where the stockhold- ers elect a board of directors and the manager of the company is res- ponsible to them. The directors do not think of meddling with the heads of departments or lesser officials. In municipalities the city council is the board of directors. Cleveland made great strides through the inaugura- tion of this system." Referring to his eleven years of experience in the Toronto city coun- cil, Mr. Baker stated that many errors had been made by council and many ridiculous things attempted. As council succeeded council there was often little continuity 'in policy he claimed with the result that money was wasted. "The town planning scheme was fost" he stated, "through politics in three wards and the influence of one city newspaper in these three wards. No newspaper should attempt to dominate the city's business." The speaker favored the appoint- ment of a city manager for Toronto to] remove certain important depart- ments from the direct control of the There will be a meeting of the ratepayers on Thurs- day, January 23rd in the ll Westmount school at 7.30 il, p.m. for the election of of- ficers for 1930. New Martin iA NOW PLAYING Broadway per cent. Talking, With GLENN TRYON EVELYN BRENT OFFICERS FLEGTED FOR NORTH SIMCOE SUNDAY SCHOOL Second Annual Meeting Held Recently--I. Gillette Is Superintendent Tre seccond annual meeting of the North Simcoe Street United Church School was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Sanford Perry, 635 Carnegie Ave., last Fri- day night, Officers for the coming vears were elected as follows: -- Supt. Mr. I. Gillette; assistant supts.,, Mr. Dilworth and Mrs, Beli; cradle roll supt., Mrs. (Dr.) Lang- maid; primary department supt., Mrs, Dafoe; pianist, Mrs. R, G. Fair, assisted by Mrs. H, Dunsford; musical director, Mr, McIntyre; grading supt.,, Dr. C, W, Caer; missionary society, Mrs, Ada Kei ly; supply teachers, Miss Ila Val- eau, Miss H. Dunsford and Mrs. Robertson; Sunday school secre- tary W. G. Sutton, assisted by Mr. [omiTUART John C. Gilchrist Toronto, Jan. 20--Stricken with cerebral hemorrhage, John C. Gil- christ, 180 Perth avenue, died on Fri- day. Deceased was a well-known lumber merchant having been active- ly connected with the business since 1886. He was born in Pickering town- ship 67 years ago, but had lived in Toronto for the greater part of his life. He wa$ a member of Perth av- enue United Church. His wife, one son, two daughters, Miss Alexandria, at home, and Mrs. J. Dixon, of De- troit, also two brothers, and a sister, all of Toronto, survive. ROBERT GG. REMMINGTON The death occurred at his home, 623 Simcoe Street South, on Sun- day afternoon, of Robert W, Rem- mington. Mr. Remington who was 67 years old, had beem fll only "about a week. He came to Oshawa ahout 10s years ago from Brockville, and was employed by General Motors of Canada Ltd. He leaves his wife, who is at present quite ill, and is confined to her bed. None of his children survive him, and his par- ents and brothers and sisters are likewise all dead. The funeral will be held from the Luke Burial Parlors at 2.30 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, January 22. The Rev. William Proudfoot of Cochrane, will con- duct the service, Interment will be in the Union Cemetery. BABY WILSON Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson, of 160 Park Road North, were bereav- ed on Monday by the death of their infant daughter, Elizabeth Nancy, aged six and a half months, Be- sides her parents there survives three brothers and one sister. The funeral will be held on Wednesday January 22nd. Interment in Un- ion Cemetery. city council and possible interference. It 'was fortunate he considered that the Toronto Transportation Commis- sion, the harbor board, the Canadian National Exhibition board, the hydro commission, the public library board, the police commission and the board of health .were constituted so that they could not be dominated by city council, ; The business of ' becoming city manager he believed would in time become a vocation which would at- tract some of the best brains and ability. The system would allow ap- pointments to civic departments to be made on merit alone, and he was convinced that it would prove a great saving in the spending of the tax- payers' money, which was after all one of the greatest businesses in modern civilization. Yesterday's luncheon program was in charge of Rotarian Frank John- ston who introduced the speaker. A vote of thanks for ex-Ald. Ba- ker's splendid address was moved by Mayor T. 'B. Mitchell who assured his. hearers however that honesty was the watchword of the Oshawa city council. His worship was firmly convinced that there was no undue interference in the conducting of the city's business on the part of mem- bers of the council and that all civic affairs were transacted honestly and efficiently. President George Hart presided over yesterday's luncheon in his usual capable manner, a large atten. dance of Rotarians being present. Guests of the club included Frank L. Mason, of the Public Utilities Com- mission; J. C. Anderson and Dr. B. A, Brown, who were elected this year to the Board of Education; and Alderman Waterous, Sulley, Gum- mow, Bunker and Hawkes who are new members of this year's city council. "And did he live to tell the tale?" asked a listener, after the: story of a miatr's amazing adventure had been told. "Oh, yes," replied the story-teller, "He has done nothing else ever since." HING ST. UNITED CHURCH HAD GOOD YEAR. IN 1929 Favorable Reports To Be Presented at Congrega- tional "At Home" A remarkable successful year was experienced by King Street United church in 1929, according to the annual reports which have been prepared, There was a net increase in membership of 135; the congregation paid off a mort- gage balance of $30,500 and now has a surplus in the bank; and the construction of a new Sunday school hall and an enlarged church, This congregation does not fol- low the practice of holding an an- nual meeting in January, but will have a congregational At Home, probably in February, when the statement of the affairs of the church- will be placed before the membership, The reports have al- ready been considered by the offi- cial board, which has issued the following statement. Increase Membership 135 The membership of this church now stands at approximately twelve hundred showing a net increase over the previous year of 135. There has actually been 290 new members ad- mitted, 140 by transfer and 150 on profession of faith, the number of removals and deaths reducing the net increase to the abeve figure. Clear of Debt 'The congregation, after starting the year with an overdraft of $1500 and a Missionary allocation of $4500, an increase of $950 over 1928, closed the books at the end of the year not only free of all current debt, but also having paid off the mortgage of $3500, and increased the building fund by $1300 and paid the Missionary allocation in tull. This was a re- markable achievement and an indica- tion of what a church can do. Its systematic form of giving was to some extent the keynote of its suc- cess along financial matters. Out of the membership over 600 people con- tributed. through the envelope system weekly and this will be increased in the coming year through the new members. At the beginning of 192 a Tither's Association was formed Strong Foundation Basis Of Canada's Prosperity By H. H. HENCHEL, General Sales Manager, General Motors Products (Truck and Coach Div.) Ltd, Stock market prices may crash on Wall Street, crops at times may fall short, but Canadz's prosperity con- tinues for her business structure is builded upon a solid foundation. Ev- ents of the past few weeks have proved this to be true, as a glance over business conditions throughout the dominion will show. Wheels of industry are moving and no appreciable curtailment is evident. Confidence in the soundness of con- ditions is being expressed everywhere backed up by increased activity in many dirccitons. A striking instance of this is the action of the Canadian National Railways in going forward for next year with purchase of eqiup- ment to an extent only slightly un- der the program of purchases and construction for 1929. This company's 1930 program, it is indicated, will am- ount to $20,000,000 for new equip- ment, while $10,000,000 will be spent in continuation of the branch line program which was authorized by parliament in 1929, The same spirit of optimism is noted in the maritime provinces, with the provincial government of New Brunswick planning to call on the legislature for authority to spend $10,000,000 on a 5-year program for construction of a hard-surfaced sys- tem of trunk roads. This movement for good roads, for connecting high- ways to encourage traffic and trade, is growing throughout the dominion. Faith in the inherent soundness of Canadian business and in its future is shown in the new Beauharuois canal project in which $81,000,000 will be spent mn the next three years Work on construction of this huge electric power project already has been started and when completed will make available 500,000 horsepower for the development of business throughout Quebec, deriving its pow- er from the 83-foot drop in the St. Lawrence between Lakes St. Francis and St. Louis. Two hundred thousand horse-power is expected to be avail- able by Oct. 1, 1932, and it is possible that this may be increased to 350,000 by the same date if such an amount is required, Agriculture is showjng a strong faith in the future of Canada, Figures for 1928 place the gross agricultural wealth of the dominion at $8,027,310, 000, an increase in one year of $19,- 353,000. Though the wheat crop has been less than average this year, the grade has been better and the prices higher and it is not likely that there has been an appreciable changé in these figures, Throughout the prairie provinces the farmers have been di- versitying more and more, while dairying i$ rapidly coming into its own there. It is significant in connection with this, to note that the rush for home- stead lands in the prairie provinces is continuing. Figures for September show 1,088 homestead entries in Man- itoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, an increase of 173 over September, 1928. It is also sig- nificant to note that 15,107 Canadians who had gone to the United States to settle, returned to Canada for permanent residence from April 1 to Aug. 31 of this year, More and more our prairie prov- inces are growing in economic inde- pendence and in their importance to the domination. Business out in this section is on a sound basis. Modern farming methods are being used. In the automotive industry added confidence in Canada's industrial fu- ture can be noted, figures for Octo- ber showing a gain of five per cent. in production over September. Out- put for the 10 months ending with i October exceeded 'by almost 3 per cent. the total production for the 12 months of 1928, A marked increase also is noted in the truck industry, government reports for the first 10 months of this year showing an in- crease of 2,457 over the correspond- ing 10 months in 1928. All in all these figures tell their own story. Canada has built solidly, and Canadian capital is "sold" on Canada. There is no evidence of ser- ious business curtailment. On the contrary, the outlook for 1930 is very encouraging. More significant stil, business is planning fc. the future basing these plans on continued pros- perity insured by its own faith and activities, with a membership of 43 with the object of creating a fund for a new Sunday School building and church alterations to accommodate the in- creasing membership. This has been very successful and while this grow are composed of just an average membership they have by adopting the tithing method raised nearly $2400 in the year, When iit was con- sidered that in the large membership of King Street Church there are no men oi wealth who make large do- natigns, the results have been very gratnfying. A grand total of over $23,000 was raised in 1929, which was an increase over 1928 of $4,000. Bigger Sunday School Under the able leadership of S. Gummow, the superintendent, the Sunday School has shown marked in- crease in membership and activity. With a membership now totalling 1249 including a cradle roll of 12 and Home department of 25, and 55 teachers and officers, it is an active organization doing great good. Of the teachers and senior schol- ars 56 took the teachers' training course, 34 of whom have received certificates, Affiliated with the Sun- day School are the young people's groups such as C.G.LT, 1rail Rang- ers, luxis, Young People's Society and Men's Class, all of whom have been active and progressive in their respective spheres. Women's Organizations The Ladies' Aid and W. M. S. of this church have also had a very ac- tive year and shown real progress. The former under the presidency, of Mrs. O. D. Friend, with-a member- ship of over 250 raised a total of over $2,000, out of which they have contributed generously to the Church funds, Christmas Cheer, and flowers for the sick. The W. M. S. under Mrs, H. Bar- ker as president, has raised during the year a total of $981 which was remitted to the Presbyterial trea- surer. There are 106 members and received two life members. Including the givings of the three Missionary Societies, the W.M.S, the Y.W.A, and the Mission 'Band, together with the Church Board there has been a total of over $6100 given for Mission- ary purposes. , During 1929, the pastor, Rev, C. E. Cragg baptized 93 persons, 65 chil- dren and 28 adults, performed 5i4 marriages and officiated at 37 fun- crals, Throughout the year very large Recent Deaths WILSON--In Oshawa on Monday, January 20th, 1930, Elizabeth Nancy, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson, 160 Park road north, Funeral on Wednesday, January 22nd, 1930. Interment Union Ceme- tery. : (17a) REMMINGTON--At rest in Osh- awa on Sunday, Jan. 19, 1930. Robert G. Remmington, beloved husband of Arletta McCrum, in his 68th year. Funeral from Luke Burial Co. Parlors, 67 King street east, on Wednesday, Jan, 22, 1930. Ser- vice at 2.80. Interment at Union Cemetery. (17a) COOK--In East Whitby, on Sun- day, January 19, 1930, Alex: ander Cook, in his 68th year. Funeral from the residence of George Hepburn, lot 2, con. 6, East Whitby, on Tuesday, Jan- uary 21 at 2.00 p.m. Intermont St. Jude's Cemetery, Wexford, on Wednesday, January 22, from N. B. Cobbledick"s Funeral Parlors, 2560 Danforth Ave. Toronto, CITY AND DISTRICT NEWS LIBRARY BOARD MET. Routine business occupied the attention of the Oshawa Public Library Board at its regular meet- ing held in the library last night. Dr. D. 8. Holg, president, presided over the meeting. A number ofac- counts were passed including those for the purchase of a number of new books and reprints of books formerly in stock, No new business of important nature came to the attention of the board. STILL SNOWING. Considerable snow fell in Osh- awa and district last night and it was still snowing this morning. Delivery men find this weather some what perplexing as one week sleights and cutters prove the best mode of horse-drawn transporta- tion while in the next week they may have to revert to wagons, LIQUOR CASES ADJOURNED Joseph Jordan charged with un- lawful possession of liquor appear ed in police court this morning and his case was adjourned at his re- quest for one week. He was allow- ed his freedom on his own bail of $200. Frank Kobernick charged with having liquor In an illegal place was again remanded this morning for one week. His counsel, D. A. J. Swanson stated that a material witness was missing and it might take considerable time to locate him. . ORGAN RECITAL Following the installation of the Bt. George's Anglican Church or- gan in the church of thhe Holy Trinity, an organ recital will be given tomorrow night, Jan. 22nd, at 8 o'clock, by Mr. M. Gouldburn, A.L.C.M., recently appointed or- ganist of St. George's Clergy who will attend the recital include Con- on C. R, dePencler, rector of St. George's; Rev, J. M. Crisall, rector of All Saints,, Whitby; Rev. D. B. Landford, rector of St. Johhn's, Whitby; and rural dean of East York; Rev. R. B. Patterson of Chriet Church and Rev, Capt, Jar- rett, rector of Holy Trinity, DRUNK SENTENCED Fred Badgerole was arraigned on a drunk charge 'which was his third conviction and received three months in Whitby jail in police court this morning before Magis- trate Willis. GIVEN THREE MONTHS Fred McNally of this city ap- peared before Magistrate Willis in police court this morning on a charge of being intoxicated. This was his sixth offence and he was sentenced to three months in jail. congregations have attended and many times there were many people who could not be accommodated, The necessity for a new Sunday School building and an. enlarged church is very apparent and is receiving care- ful consideration at the present time. IN MEMORIAM LITTLE--In loving memory of our dear mother, who passed away January 21st, 1929, One year has passed, our hearts are sore, As time goes on we miss you more God loved you too, but thought it best To take you home to be at rest. Sadly missed by daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Walker and son 292 Arthur Street. LITTLE--In loving memory of our dear mother, who passed away one year t-o today, January 21st, 1929. Her cheery ways, her smiling face Are pleasant to recall She had a kindly word for each And died loved ty all. Sadly missed by husband and family. (17a) LITTLE--In loving memory of our dear mother, who died Jan. 21, 1929. Gone is the face we loved so dear Silent is the voice we loved to hear Slecping so peacefully, Mother resting at last All worldly sorrow are past. Ever remembered by Vera and Fred. (17a) and troubles DOLLEY--In fond and loving memory of our dear husband and father., Frank J. Dolley, who passed away Jan, 21, 1929, Gono but not forgotten, Ever remembered by wife. and sons Jack and Charlie. Library News Many new books as well as reprints are coming in to replenish the shel- ves of the Oshawa Public Library. As the number of books circulated is constantly increasing these are very necessary, "The Good Companions" by J. B. Priestly is a gay light-hearted novel with a robust Dickensian flavopr. This long book tells of the travels of a Yorkshire laborer, a maiden lady of thirty-seven summers, and a teacher in a boys' school; how un- toward events led them to break the confines of ordered lives and take to the road as members of a troupe of travelling players, and the adventures that befell them. ; Hugh Walpole's new book "Hans Frost" is the story of a distinguished novelist. Hans Frost was at seventy "the grand old man of English liter- ature," but on that birthday he real- ized that he had .gained the whole world and lost his spiritual fréedom, Walpole traces the process by which he gains his mental independence and his creative power. "Birds Got to Fly" by R. Blodgett is the tale of Rozanne who is young, spirited, and wordly and who marries into the self-satished Porter family, a New England matriarchy, ruled by grandmother Porter and convention- ality. She suffers, annoys the family, and finally rebels, then rather uncon- vincingly, becomes a model Porter wife when her husband reveals his caveman disposition, arnoll The admirers of Jeffrey Farmol will welcome his last book "Another Day." Believing himself a murderer, Keith Dallas Chisholm leaves the Un- ited States for England. On the Sus- sex Downs he meets a little girl who takes him to tea and Josepha--the rest of the story is devoted to prov. ing Keith's innocence and the happy ending of his romance. {CONVICTION OF HAYNES QUASHED Judge J. Ruddy Allowed Ap- peal Against Reckless Driving Count His Hon. Judge Ruddy yesterday morning allowed the appeal of B. W. Haynes, 161 King Street E., who had been previously found guilty of reckless driving by Mag- istrate Hinds. Thos case was the aftermath of an accident which occurred on the night of June 5, 1929, at the corn- er of Sincoe and Athol Streets in which "the cars of B. . Haynes and of W, Man.of Port Perry were involved. The case was tried by Magis- trate Hinds and B. W. Haynes was found guilty ef reacless driving and fined $10 and costs and his license was suspended for two days. At the trial Louis 8. Hyman who conducted thhe defence, gave Notice of Appeal at the Court House at Whitby, His Hon, Judge Ruddy, directed that the convic- tion be set aside and that the fine and costs be returned to the ap- | pellant. Louis 8. Hyman, appeared for the appellant, and Crown Attorney J. A. McGibbon for the Crown, "The Uncertain Ti. mpet" by S Hutchinson is the story of the vicar of Ashton Parva, Dawn Heritay is brought by her middle-aged bride- groom to a hunting country, but for- Morley Carter, Convicted on 11 Charges, To Be Sent To Mimico--Two Compan- ions, Gordon Vandriel and Wilfred Barnes Will Go To Bowmanville SENTENCES CLIMAX SERIES OF THEFTS Sent to Training School -- Succeeded in Keeping Lads Out of Reformatory to at- seen The inevitable ending tempted lives of crime was in Oshawa police gpourt this mern- ing when Morley Carter, age 16, Gordon Vandriel, age 17, and Wil- '|fred Barnes, age 16, youthful des- | peradoes of this city were sentenc- ed to various terms in Mimico ana the Boys' Training School at Bow- manville. Morley Carter who had bidden to associate with the hunting neighbours, of whom he disapproves. When his half-brother Banjo falls in love with Dawn, tragedy is averted by the high-minded vicar, and by Banjo's sense of humour, and all ends happily. 1929 Prize Novel The Goncourt prize novel for 1929 was "A Man Scans His Past," by Constantin-Weyer. The outhor lived in the Canadian North West for twelve years before the war as cow- boy, lumberman and fur trader. He has embodied his story in a fantas- tically melodramatic adventure story | with which is combined a 'genume| love for wild and beautiful country and for dangerous living." "Houp-a" by C. Garstin, is a light comedy concerning the seventeen:h Earl of Blades, commonly known as Bill, who is wandering in far corners of the world stirring up trouble and trying to look innocent, when he meets his fate in a circus, and turus clephant feeder to be near her. Aviation Books To those interested in aviation the following two books will be useful: "Knights of the Air," L. J. Maitland, is the history of twenty-five years of aviation, from the pioneer work of the Wright brothers to the air mail and transcontinental passenger ser- vice, told by the army aviator who took part in the first fight to Hawai. "Learning to Fly" by F. A. Swoffer, 1s a practical book upon aviation mechanics for the prospective pilot. It illustrates by diagrams cach move- ment of the controls. "Outfitting the Teacher of Re- ligion," by J. H. Snowden is a text for Sunday School teachers. Its aim 15 to set torth the theory and prac- tice of intelligent religious teaching, and is based on sound pedagogical and psychological principles. Miss Helen Keiler continues her autobiography begun in "The Story of my Life," in "Midstream" and tells of twenty-five years' activities work- ing for the blind, writing, lecturing and appearing in morvics. ailroading "The Romance of the Rails" by A. C. Laut is the story of a nation's progress told in" terms of her rail- roads, It is related from the earliest beginnings down to the transcontin- ental builders with their blunders and triumphs. The author has known personally most of the important fig- ures in the rail world and she relatzs true stories of James Hill, the empire builder, Fiske, Gould and Drew manipulators extraordinary, Harri- man of the great merger and others. It is a colorful book combining his- tory with human interest. A new picture of the universe of seen in the light of modern science is portrayed in "The Universe aroura Us," by Sir J. H. Jeans. The author draws alike from chemistry, physics, mathematics and astronomy to trace the scope and signifiance of the lat- est word in physical science and to speculate in stimulating fashion on the results of recent research. ravel "Isles of Romance", by G. A. Eng- land, is an interesting book for the fireside traveller, In thdbe colorful pages the author takes you with him on his solitary explorations to the is- lands of the Atlantic coast--from the mouth of the St. Lawrence to the Caribbean sea. He visits Anticosti, Bird Key, Sable Island, Grand Cay- man, the Tortugas, St. Pierre, the Isle of Pines, the Magdalenes and shows you the strange customs, the little-known sights and the romantic charm of these almost inaccessible 'points of land. The author, J, H. Edwards, of "Lloyd George" is a member of par- liament from Wales and a life-long friend of the great commoner of Eng- land, © The book gives a picture of Lloyd George's rise from almost ab- ject poverty in a little Welsh village to the highest political post in the British Empire. "His Royal Highness, the Prince >f Wales," by W. Townsend is an in- teresting sketch of the most popular figure in the world to-day--it is not only the glamour of his rank which is responsible for this, but his own charming and sympathetic person- ality, The author has. stressed the human site in this'hiography. "The goal of every man is to make money faster than his family can spend it--thare are no idle 'rich to-day, so many are chasing them to get their worldly goods." ~--Lord Dewar. | eleven charges preferred against | him, was sent to the Industrial | School at Mimico to be under con- {trol of that Institution until the lage of twenty-one. Vandriel and Barnes will spend about (wo years at the Bowmanville school. curred during the month of Nov. rest when attempting a robbery at a home in the city when Detective Sergeant McGee and P. C. Fawbett surprised young Carter who fired a toy gun but was caught and as a result of his confesston the other two boys were arrested and later confessed to all crimes in which they had taken part. Carter was the first called by Magistrate Willls and the eleveu charges were read in detall to him and to each one he pleaded guilty. Asked if he wished to be tried summarily by the Magistrate, he replied that he did. The charges included three of false pretences in which the T. Eaton Company and the Robert Simpson Co. were involved, two of robbery and sev- eral of house breaking and -theft. Vandriel was charged with one robbery and two burglaries to which he also pleaded guilty and elected to be tried summarily. Barnes also had three charges preferred against him, two of rob- bery and one of housebreaking and theft. He, too, pleaded guilty to all and wished to be tried by the mazistrate. Mr, Fraser, speaking on behalf of Vandriel, thought that the lad had been under the influence of Carter, which was partly respon- sible for his shara in the crimes. He asked the magistrate to 'deal with him as lenfently as possible as the value of the goods stolen by this lad amounted to only twenty dollars. The other two boys had no counsel and = Crown Attorney McGibbon then addressed the court. "I do not want the public to mis- understand the incarceration of these boys," he said. They could have been sentenc- ed some time ago, he pointed out, but after making several trips to Toronto in an endeavor to give them the best chance available, he had obtained permission for two of the boys to be sent to the Bow- manville school, where they would not mix with any bad element and would be given a chance to learn a trade and redeem themselves, "I have taken great personal interest in these cases," he continued, "as I want to see these lads started on the right road. I have inter- viewed the provincial heads so as to give all these boys every possi- ble chance to make good. The ar rest brought to a close a series of robberies which might have re- sulted in murder and although I have been fighting to give eacn equal chances the provincial de- partment have decided that Cart- er will not be able to go to Bow- manville. Reviewing tle case he thought that Carter who came from a re- spected family just wanted to get a kick out of life and while not working, took this way of provid- ing himself with pocket money. There were three alternatives he was able to use in these cases. First, he could send them to King- ston, or he could send them to Mimico or again to Guelph. He did not want to send them to any in- stitution where they would mix with criminals. He then asked the court to send Carter to Mimico and the others to Bowmanville. Be- fore closing ,the Crown Attorney congratulated the police depart. ment and commended especially the. work of Detective Sergeant McGee and P. C. Fawbett. The Magistrate then called the boys before him and sincerely lec tured them on the folly of their ways, The crimes he comsiderea, were not committed by sudden im- pulse but were premeditated and boys of their age he thought should and did know better, Before passing sentence. the fa- ther of Carter asked to be allowed to address the court and permis- sion was granted. Mr, Carter, who seemed much' affected by the pro- ceedings, thanked the crown at- torney for his personal Interest and also the magistrate and the police for the way they had treated his' Tried To Have All Three; The majority of the offences oc-| 1929, and culminated in their ar-| Robbery Today Inevitable Ending Comes ~~ ToLads Who Attempted To Imitate Holdup Men NEW UNDERTAKING FIRM ORGANIZED OSHAWA BURIAL CO. T. H. Muffit Purchases Dis- ney Interest in Disney- Cott Funeral Home Thomas H. Muffit, well-known local business man, announced to- day that he had purchased from IL. V. Disney, his interest in the Dis- ney-Cott Funeral Home and that he and Mr. Stanley Cott, one of the { former ownerg, would carry on the business under the name of Osh- awa Burial Co., Ltd. The splendid, modern equipment which wag recently purchased by the Disney-Cott Funerai Home, Will be retained by the new company while additional equipment will be added thus maintaining and im- proving the 24 hour day service. The equipment compares favorably with that of the hest undertaking firms throughout the province, Announcement of the change in ownership of the company will be made in an advertisement which will appear presently in the col- umns of The Times. It is under- stood that other local business men, whose names have not as yet been made public, are interested in the new company. son. The boy, he stated, had al ways been a good boy in his home land this trouble had come as a great shock to him but he was lad that he had been caught in time and hoped that it would teach him a lesson. Turning to those in, the court, he called upon all fathers to watch their boys and keep them from bad reading. 'Too many boys are putting it over their dads," he concluded with emotion. "I believe that every man should know how to loaf."'--John Grier Hibben. "Success is not easy; but it is worth the price."--Wiliam Wrig- ley, Jr. "The man with nothing but good health is rich compared with the man of wealth who has lost his health."--John D. Rockefeller. "One of the greatest mysteries in the world is the success that¥ lies in conscientious work." --Cal- vin Coolidge. ttt tee teitete deeded tedeceSeitatecteitoatodiuie C2 a a a a a aS a Se a ol Coming Events nn, sertion. Minimum charge for each insertion, 85c, PE Www. Cn a a * 8 Cents per word each in 4 Poo J a A ROUND AND SQUARE: DANCE, Gene's Hall Courtice, Tuesday evening, Good music. Good floor: and good time. Admission 25ec. (15c¢); GOSPEL HALL, 40 NASSAU ST. Mr. W. Gillespie will give ad- dresses frou. a chart during this week except Saturday at 8 D.mg Subject from Egypt to Cannan. All welcome. (16-17-19), MADAME NEVADA, PALMIST, Ross Corners. Phone appoint- ments 2894. (16b) ROYAL TEMPLARS BOX 'SOCIAL over Hydro office, Tuesday, Jan« uary 21st, 8 o'clock. Good pro= gram, . (16h) WHIST DRIVE SONS OF ENG land, Wednesday at 8. 25 cents, (17a), FOLLOWING THE INSTALLA- tion of the former St, George's Organ in the Church of the Holy Trinity an organ recital will be given Wednesday, Jans 'uary 22nd, at $ p.m, by Mr. Gouldburn, A.T.C.M. (17a BOX SOCIAL--THE BROTHER. hood of Holy Trinity Church, Barrie 'and Court streets, Thurs day, February 6th, informal program, Dancing. (17-19-23-25-28) ROUND AND SQUARE DANCE, Albert street hall tonight. Jans uary 21st, a real night of square and round dancing. Snappy music, jolly erowd. Bob Wood's Blue Bells, 25e. (1%ay THE WOMAN'S AUXILIARY OF St. George's Church will serve afternoon tea in the Parish Hall, Centre street, on Thursday, Jan- uary 23rd. Everybody welcome. (17h)