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THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1930 PAGE THREE G. D. Conant Re-Elected President of Oshawa Hospital Board | Over Two Thousand Patients Cared for at Year Ending | Average Stay of Patients Was Nine Days, Accord- ing to Report of Miss McWilliams, Superin- tendent MEALS COST AVER- | AGE OF 13 CENTS EACH 'Total of 121,519 Meals Were Served at Cost of $16,820.25 Dietitian Re- ports ---------- : A total of 2,391 patients, ine : cluding 969 males and 1,432 fe- i males received treatment or lodg- i ed in the local hospital last year l sccording to the report of Miss i BE. McWilliams which was present ed at the annual meeting of the | Board of Directors last night, The average day's stay at the hos- E pital was nine days, which is two E days less than the average for i other hospitals in the province, There were 313 bables born in the institution for the year ending i Sept. 30, 1929, the report states, including 164 boys and 149 girls, A total of 66 deaths occurred. The total capacity of the hospital is 94 beds, 26 being for adult, pri- i vate and semi-private; 23 for the public ward; 14 for the maternity private and semi-private ward; seven for the maternity public ward; four for the children's ward and 20 nursery cots. A total of 121,619 meals were served at the hospital during the fiscal year. according to the annual report of the dietary department presented by Miss Chinock, The cost of foodstuffs consumed total- Hospital for Sept. 30, 1930 HARRY SALTER Well known Oshawa resident who is celebrating today his eighty second birthday and the advent ¢f his eighty-third year. Card of Thanks Mrs, John McLean and family of 264 Alice St, wish to thank friends and neighbours for kind ex- pressions of sympathy extended to them during thelr recent sad ber- eavement, (00a) led $13,931.18, while the total cost of $16,820.20 or an average of 13 cents per meal. The cost of the meals according to months was as follows: Octo- ber, 13 cents per meal; Novem- ber, 17 cents; December, 12 cents; January, 18 cents; February, 14 cents; March 14 cents; April, 10 cents; May, 14 cents; June, 11 cents; July 134 cents; August, 15 cents; September, 10 cents. CAMP FOR OSHAWA BOYS DISCUSSED . BY KINANIANS Committee Appointed To In- (sanitary engineer be secured to vestigate Camp Sites at ~ Meeting Yesterday The question of the establishment of a camp for Oshawa boys, was | discussed at the 'weekly luncheon | of the Kiwanis Club on Tuesday. The committee on boys' work made its report and recommended that the matter of a camp site be lookeu into at once, The members of the committee appointed to investigate camp sites reported that they had looked over several sites; in the vicinity of Whitby, The members thought that the camp should be near Oshawa | but still far enough away that the boys would not be subject to any influence from their homes while at the camp. A suitable site should have running water for bathing; a grounds for recreation and a small woods. It was suggested that a give expert advice as to the suit ability of the camp, It was the consensus of opinion that a site be secured for one year on lease with an option to buy, A motion to this effect was passed. A committee with Alex Ross as chairman was appoipted to look into the matter fully, The carnival held in the arena had left the club in a good finan. cial standing it was stated. The funds gained from this carnival were to be devoted to work among boys. Sixteen had been given an outing last year and it was hoped to care for fifty this year. The members were asked to make a report on the boys under their care next week. An attendance contest will take place next week. The members were divided into two teams, The team having the most of its mem. bers present will have their lun. cheon at the expense of the other team, it was reported, Best in Value, Style Our Usual Values, New Spring Hats » Latest sty'es and colors in best grade Felts, All sizes, ' $3.95 $4.95 by cloth Fancy Demonstrating What's Quality at Prices That Are in Keeping With Good TS---for Boys' Spring Caps Best solors, All | Boys' Broad Stripes. Attached Collar. 95¢ RR Clothes for Easter & 4 Topcoats Smart lenki g, coats in serviceable tweeds, herring- bones, overchecks, plaids and Barry- mores in this season's news color effects. Slip-on Guards, or form fit- ting models. sizes from 34 to 44. Specially priced, ( 11.5 167 19.75 24-75 Men's' Silk & Wool Sox New Checks New Checks 55¢ 2 Pair $1.00 Men's Gloves Genuine Cham- olsette, Various shades, $1.00 Y'S 95¢ (ZT, (& zt x / Men and Young Men Fancy tweeds, colored worsteds, black or blue pin stripes, and uine navy blue, indigo dyed serges in single or double-breasted models, Sizes 33 to 46, with one or two pair of pants. Specially priced at $15.00 $19.75 $24.50 $29.50 $34.50 Men's Und Penman's briggan Combin« ations. All sizes. 95¢ Silk Ties New Spring Pat- terns and, brillls ant oolorings, 58¢ of M 2 for $1.00 27 KING STREET EAST Store open Night Till 10 p.m, Serve Needs Collacutt Coach Lines of Populous And Rrosperous District, The Collacutt Coach Lines, one of the largest privately owned bus companies in Ontario operating three lines, Toronto to Kingston, Toronto to Peterboro and Trenton to Picton, and owing twenty large motor coaches, has been the result of the vision of 8, J, Collacutt, Osh~ awa, who seven years ago realized that the motor bus would some day become an important factor in tran. sportation, Starting with one small bus, Mr, Collagutt secured & fran- chise to carry passengers on the highway between Osbawn and Tor. onto, exclusive of local traffic be- tween Whitby and Oshawa which was covered by a franchise of the Garton Bus Co, of Bowmanville, The company also has made a specialty of catering to the needs of organizations and clubs who The business rapidly expanded, and the passenger earnings of the Collacutt company grew hy leaps and bounds, until on April 10th, last year, Mr, Collacutt sold his franchise to the Toronto nepor- tation Commission for $120,000, Mr. Collacutt has always given the closest attention to the comp- any which he founded and "it was his constant alm to provide the best possible service by motor coach combining safety and comfort in travel with speed. Ho never allow. ed crowding on his buses and his drivers earned a fine record for courtesy to passengers and careful operation of coaches, which won for the company the confidence and good-will of the travelling public. Immediately after the sale of the Toronto-Ushawa franchise had been announced {it was made known that the Collacutt Coach Lines had purchased the Anglin Bus Lines operating between Belleville to Kingston and would operate a service between Toronto to Kingston. The company also continued its 'Toronto-Peterboro service and later provided a wer- vice between Trenton and Picton, Cobourg, Bowmanville, Oshawa and Whitby are included among the towns and cities which are served by the Collacutt Coach Lines, an one can travel by the Collacutt Lines to almost every town of importance in Central ana Eastern Ontario, 8, J. COLLACUTT Of Oshawa, founder and owner of the large motor coach company which bears his name. might wish to travel by chartered conch for excursiondé or outings, and its big fleet of twenty coaches includes two super-de-luxe club coaches which were purchased but two weeks ago. These are the last word in travel. ling comfort and are fitted with ches- terfield suites, writing desks, radio equipment and all conveniences. The company maintains a waiting room and office at 12 Prince street Oshawa, while a chain of com. fortable stations have been establish. ed at Cobourg and other points a- long the route. Whereas seven years ago Mr. Collacutt was practically dri- ver, bookkeeper and owner combined there are now twenty-eight persons numbered on the payroll, and as a pi- oneer in long distance bus transpor tation he has had the satisfaction of building up a company which is ser ving with a high degree of efficiency a populous and prosperous district, SIR ARTHUR CURRIE SENDS. GREETINGS Letter Received by re tary of Oshawa Branch of Canadian Legion A letter of greetings from General Sir Arthur Currie, grand president | well-tailored Top- Complete range of Bal y Now Spring pat- terns with two collars' or collar attached, Sines 14 to 17, 95¢ $1.49 i % of the Canadian Legion, to the local members, in Jesponte to the telegram sent him from the Vimy Anniversary Banquet hefd here last "Thursday night, has been received by A, H. Power, secretary of the Oshawa Branch of the Legion. The letter from Sir Arthur reads as follows: "Dear Sir and Comrades, Your kind telegram of the 10th of April, conveying the greetings of the Oshawa Branch on the occasion of their Vimy Banquet, has touched me dec Ye : "Please convey my good wishes to your members, and say to them that I am anxious to do all in my power to further the aims of the Canadian' Legion." u) oP faihfully and fratggnally, A, \V. CURRIE, In Memoriam ANNETTS~In ever loving memory of our dear wife and mother, who died April 16th, 1027, 'Peace, perfect peace', Husband and daughters, Dora and Clarice, (90a) ANNETTS--In loving memory of our dear Susie, who died April 16th, 1027. AGED 82, STILL PLAYS BILLIARDS Harry Salter Celebrates 82nd Birthday Today--Re- tains Youthful Appearance Harry Salter, one of the grand old men of Oshawa is today cele brating the elghty-second anniver sary of his birth and also the start. ing of the eighty-third milestone ot a long lifetime, Mr, Balter is in fine health and is about the city every day, When The Times called Mr. Salt- or this morning he stated that he aid not wish to be interviewed and it there was anything wanted for the paper to 'just say I am still go- ing strong." Mr, Salter who retains all his faculties can be seen dally playing billiards, his favorite pas. time, in Mike's Place, Ho claims that this diversion is great to keep an octogenarian in shape and helps a 10t in retaining his youthful ap- pearance ad springy step. "Until the Resurrection Day" Mother, sisters and brothers. (90a) JACKSON--In loving memory of our dear wife and mother, Mrs, Mary B, Jackson, who dled April 16th, 1924. Those who have a mother Cherish her with care For there never is another To fill the vacant chalr, Ever remembered by Husband and children, (90a) F! NE sflver gives that delightful finishing touch of refinement. occasions, rr 4 @ FOR your selection) we chosen assortment of silver pieces to grace all Felt Bros. Leading Jewellers 52 Simcoe South . Phone 188 J] | Oghawa (SHIELD PRESENTED T0 LOCAL BELL TELEPHONE TEAM Group Captained by E. Mc- Elroy Won in First Aid Competition -- The Bell Telephone First Ald Shield was presented to the local team at a social evening, held last pight in connection with the Plant Counell at the Masonic Temple, The shield was competed for by first ald teams from the Central Northern Division of the Bell Tele phone Company. This is the third time that the local team has won the honor, having triumphed in 1024 and 1920, The shield which is awarded in connection with the work of the St. John's Ambulance Corps, was pre. sented hy Mr, D, Cameron, District Plant Superintendent and Mr, A, Gladwell, Plant Wire Chief. Mr. Cameron outlined the previous his- tory of the shield, Competition was first started in 1024 in what was then the Central Division of the Bell Telephone Co, Competi. tion has been keen ever since with the local team winning the shield twice before 1980, Mr, Gladwell explained the methods of competi. tion and the manner In which the points were awarded, Mr. McElroy, Captain of the team, responded on behdlf of the team. In a few fitting remarks, he stated that he was glad that the team 'had been able to brihg the shiel®to Oshawa for the third time, He sald that he confidently expect- ed the team to take a high place in the competition to be held in May. Mr, H., M, Black, manager of the local district extended his heartiest congratulations to the winners, and wished them every success in thelr next field of competition, Individual mementoes will be nresented to the team at a later date, The team will compete with other teams from the whole of the Dominion of Canada to be held In the latter part of May. The winner of the Dominion competition will be the holder of the Wallace Nesbitt Cup. The Oshawa team placed fourth in this event some years ago, and it is. expected that they will make a mark for themselves this year, The personnel of the Oshawa toam is as follows: No. 1 (Captain) ,,. No.3 vs. NO, 3 .E, McElroy K. C. Haskill vesese tN, W. Jackman 4 sere naseneed A. J. Foster » 6 (Patient) ....R, Crossley The standing of the teams in this district was: Teams Individual Marks vee 310 North Bay ,,.206 Peterboro ....288 Orillia .4....805 Sudbury .....289 8. 8, Marie ..284 Lindsay «ee 289 Owen Sound ..211 Barrie 208 204 467 Possible Total Team Marks ..409 Possible Total Individual Marks'395 Total Possible Marks ........804 STOBIE FORLONG CREDITORS RETAIN OSHAWA LAWYER T. K. Creighton solicitor of this city was yesterday appointed one of a comunittee of five prominent solicitors to communicate a resolu- tion passed at a meeting of the creditors of Stoble-Forlong Comp- any of Toronto held in Lindsay ask- ing for advice from Mr, George T. Clarkson or some other prominent disinterested party before the re- organization of the company {is pro. ceeded with, y At this meeting which was held in the Oddfellows' Hall and at whid some fifty creditors attended Malcolme Stoble president of the company underwent a severe ques. Honing at the hands of these credis ors, C. G. Frost of the firm of Frost & Frost organized the creditors of Lindsay, Oshawa and Peterboro' for the purpose of considering the pro- posal made by the company to re- organize, Mr, Stoble proposed to place the assets of the estate in the hands. of a new company, which will issue 100,000 shares of stock, to 'be placed in the hands of the trustee, The new company would then issue debentures, payable in five years, to the creditors' equities as of Jan. 30, 1980, The creditors were in a decidedly interrogative frame of mind and for three hours hurled guestions at Mr, Stoble. He was examined mins utely as to the details of the pro« posal by Mr. Frost and others, and many warm criticisms were heard, At the conclusion of the discussion the following' resolution was adope ted: "We, a meeting representing Lindsay, Peterboro and Oshawa creditors of Stoble, Forlong & Com. pany, having considered the pro posal for reorganizing the company and having been addressed by Mr Stobie in person, declare that in our opinion it 'would be in the best ine terests of the creditors to withold decision on the proposal and to re- quest the inspectors of the estate to obtain the opinion of George TT. Clark or some, other competent and distinterested as to the advisability of accepting or rejects Team Total Marks 370 317 680 637 622 616 613 608 668 516 Woes {ng such proposal," ah - been considering retirement Insti ution Has Made Fine Progress, Directors Told at Last Night Annual Meeting G. D. CONANT Who has been re-elected for another term as president of Oshawa Hospital Board of Directors. HEAD OF HOSPITAL BOARD URGED TO REMAIN IN OFFICE Re-Election of G. D. Conant as President Was Desir- ed by Directors The re-election of G. D, Conant as chairman of the Oshawa Hospi- tal' Board found favor with all members who were present at the annual meeting last night, Mr. Conant has served in this capacity for the past three years and had this year owing to the pressure of other public duties, He was strong- ly urged to continue however ns the following letter from the board of directors will include:-- OBHAWA GENERAL HOBPITAL Oshawa, Ontario April 15th, 1980, G. D, Conant, Esq., B, A, LL, B, Chairman: Oshawa Hospital Board, Oshawa, Ontario. Dear Mr, Conant: The Board of Directors' of the Oshawa General Hospital have viewed with great misgivings your contemplated retirement as presiding ofMcer of the Board, Knowing your interest. in all Hospital matters and appreciating the energy with which you have devoted your resources to the betterment of the Institution, we foel that the hospital would suf- fer a serious handicap if your retirement became immediately effective, We, your co-directors, therefore in earnestly requesting you to re- consider your decision and to con- tinue as its Chairman for at least another year, take this opportunity of adding a further assurance 'of wholehearted support while you hold this office, Yours faithfully F. L. Henry Adelaide I, McLaughlin C. N. Henry C, Schofield Frank Chappell R, 8, McLaughlin G. W. Hezzelwood A, O. Storie H. P, Schell Charles Robson Hospital Given Fine Rat-~ ing By American College of Physicians and Sur- geons--50 Bed Addition May Be Needed BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCREASED BY SIX Secretary's Report and | Financial Statement Pre. sented--History of Hos- pital Given By Mrs. R. S. McLaughlin. Gordon D, Conant was re-elected chairman of the Oshawa Hospital Hoard at the annual meeting of the board held in the nurses' re- sidence last' night, Mr, Conant had been anxious to retire from this office but permitted his mame to stand upon the urgent request of other members, J. D. Storie was re-elected hon~ orary president of the board while honorary vice-presidents incjude, R. 8, Mclaughlin, W, R, Geike, C, Robson and J. P, Owens. Bix new names were added to the list of directors including T. K. Creighton, A. E. Lovell, John Stanton, R, 8, Morphy, John Burns and Roland Moffatt, All the di- rectors of ladt year were re-elected as follows, Mrs. R, 8, McLaughlin, H., P, Schell, Chas, Schofield, Dr, F. L. Henry, Geo, Hezzelwood, C. N. Henry, Col, Frank Chappel, A. G. Storie and Dr, D, 8, Holg. The hospital has been estabe fished twenty years now and it was thought by those present at last night's meeting that its re- cord had been one of continuous progress. Tribute was paid to the work of Miss BE, McWilliams whe has been superintendent of the ine stitution since it was opened to the public in 1910. The report of the secretary, Mrs, R, 8, McLaughlin showed that the board had been active during the year ending October 1929, The report in full is pubs lished below as follows; "There have been eleven regul ar and one special meeting duri the year ending October 1939, with a total of seventy-four attend (Continued on Page 10) "Too Late To Classify TO RENT--VERY CENTRAL apartment, newly decorated, Frige idaire, elactric stove, French doors Apply 154 William XE, Phone 269, (90¢)! tiful home in east end. Would lease. Owner going out 'of town. 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