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PAGE FOUR THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1930 The Oshawa Daily Times Succeeding THE OSHAWA DAILY REFORMER (Established 1871) paper blished every after. s au feeal holidays 2.5 Osh- awa, Canada, by T imes Publishing pany, of Oshawa. Limited. Chas. M. Mundy, President: A. R. Alloway, Managing Director. The Oshawa Daily Times is a member of The Cana- dian Press, the Canadian' Daily Newspapers Asso- ciation, the Ontario Provincial Dailies and the Audit Bureau of Circulations. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carrier, in Oshawa and suburbs, 12c a week: By mail in Canada (outside Oshawa carrier delivery limits) $3.00 a year: United States, $4.00 a year TORONTO OFFICE ' 518 Bond Building, 66 Temperance Street. Telephone Adelaide 0107. H. D. Tresidder, representative. MONDAY, DECEMBER 8th, 1930 An independ noon except Sunda THE CITY MANAGER PLAN Since the Central Ratepayers' Association of the city put forward the proposal that con- sideration be given to steps to secure a more efficient form of civic administration, with particular reference being made tc the city manager plan, there has been some interest created in this matter. The article which was published in Saturday's issue of The Times, giving the experience of the city of Chatham, as presented by the editor of the Chatham Daily News, threw a great deal of light on the subject. This article has an added interest for Oshawa, however, on account of the fact that C. H. R. Fuller, business administrator of the Oshawa Board of Education, was city manager of Chatham for some years, and put the scheme into successful operation there. Thus Oshawa does not have to go outside its own confines to secure an expert who might be willing, if asked, to address a meeting of the electors on the subject, giving a frank statement of his experience as city manager, and telling the advantages and disadvant- ages of the scheme. Such an address as Mr. Fuller could give on this subject would be very enlightening, and would be a 'worth while contribution to whatever public dis- cussion might be aroused as a result of the Central Ratepayers' Association proposal. TAKING AN UNFAIR ADVANTAGE * A discussion of relief problems by the Toronto Board of Control the other day brought out very forcibly the fact that there are people who are always ready to take ad- vantage of relief efforts in order to secure assistance of which they have no real need, and to which they are not entitled. This is the experience of most communities which are trying to help citizens who are in dis- tress. There are always some who think this provides them with an opportunity to secure something for nothing, and these people are usually first on the doorsteps of the relief and welfare offices with their requests and demands. And they usually grumble the most loudly when investigations prove that they have no right to receive assistance. This kind of thing is being experienced nearly every day in Oshawa. There are those, unfortunately, who are always ready to prey upon charitable organizations, who have no compunction in going to as many ° different organizations as they can persuade to assist them. And, in such cases, the trou- ble is that the man is unemployable, because of disinclination to work, rather than unem- ployed, and that he has become something of a professional in the art of telling pitiful stories .in the hope of persuading welfare workers to handout as much as he can se- cure. Fortunately, there are not many of these people, but the fact that there are some em- phasizes the necessity of having trained in- vestigators to inquire into the circumstances of each case before help is given. A trained investigator will save his or her salary many times over by detecting those cases which are not in any real need of assistance, and in weeding out the "skrimshankers", as Gener- al Sir Arthur Currie used to call men who were work shirkers, and were always look- ing for something for nothing. No one has any desire to be unduly severe with those cases which are really deserving. Trained welfare workers have the knack of helping these people without wounding their natural pride. So, while it is better that some un- deserving cases receive assistance than that one needy case be overlooked, it is also very necessary that there should be full investiga- tion, such as being given both by the city's social service department and the Associated Welfare Societies, into every case. That is the best 'protection for those who are in real distress, for it enables cases to be ferreted out, in which families would rather suffer than swallow their pride and ask for help. CRIPPLED CHILDREN'S WORK The statement made by the Hon. Ww. G. Martin, minister of public welfare, to the effect that the government is eonsidering in ants to social agencies which are Be special work for crippled child- ren, is of direct interest to the city of Osh- awa. The care and treatment of crippled children has for some years been one of the main lines of community welfare work car- ried on by the Oshawa Rotary Club, which has spent thousands of dollars in providing medical and surgical treatment and hospital care for crippled children of this city and the rounding district, The work which is being done on behalf A LS nia CR TT of crippled children is a work which has al- ways earned the whole-hearted support of public opinion. This has been evidenced by the public response whenever the Rotary Club has appealed for assistance in the rais- ing of the funds for this purpose. Therefore it is quite safe to assume that public opinion will be strongly in favor of the idea suggest- ed by Mr. Martin, that this work is of suffici- ent value to the province of Ontario as a whole to justify the government to make some financial provision for its support. Such financial aid would result in the work being greatly extended, since it would place more money at the disposal of those agencies-car- rying it on, and would enable them to deal with many more cases than when dependent on their own resources, Mr. Martin has shown himself to be a minister of vision and foresight, one who is taking his new duties very seriously, and his interest in the crip- pled children marks him as a man whose sympathies lie in the right direction. A SIGN OF BETTER TIMES The announcement that the Campbell Company, manufacturers of canned soups, is to come to Canada, and to locate its plant in New Toronto, is a splendid sign of confidence in the future of this country. It is to be regretted, of course, that Oshawa did not secure this industry, but nevertheless, the fact that it is coming to Canada at all is an encouraging thing. It means more than the mere establishment of an industry, and the provision of employment for the men who work in the factory. It means business spread over a wide field of farmers, trans- portation agencies, manufacturers of tin cans, packing cases and other articles essen- tial to the production and distribution of canned soups. Thus the new industry will be a good thing, not only for the community in which it is going to locate, but also for a wide area surrounding it. It is interesting to note the remarkable development of the parent company in the United States. It has become, from a small beginning, the outstanding leader in its particular line of manufacture in that coun- try. The reason for this is not far too seek. The company has always believed staunchly in the value of advertising, and has built up its reputation and business on that basis. It has proven that goods which are advertised well, and which can justify the advertising which is done, will be demanded, and from the expansion of the Campbell Company, concerns which are yet unconvinced on this point can learn a lesson. The company will be welcomed to this country, not only because of the business it will bring, but because its officers have shown a striking faith and confidence in the future of this country, faith and confidence which we trust will be more than justified. WHY NOT BEFORE DEATH? A proposal is under way to raise a fund of $25,000 for the purpose of erecting a monument in memory of Bliss Carman, the outstanding Canadian poet. 'Commenting on this plan, the Stratford Beacon-Herald puts forward the very pertinent observation that it was unforunate that the same considera- tion was not shown to him while he was alive. Bliss Carman, like many others whose talents are of a literary and artistic charact- er, was never fully appreciated while he lived He had a few friends who, at times, stood between him and want, but there was never any recognition on the part of many who are now anxious to honor him of the fact that even a poet must live. One can only imagine what the feelings of Bliss Carman would have been had anyone suggested, dur- ing his lifetime, raising a fund of $25,000 on his behalf. Yet such a fund, raised while he was yet alive, and devoted to enabling him to spend the eventide of lus life in comfort and peace, would have done far more good than simply erecting a monument of stone and bronze now that he has gone. People are like that, however. They over- look the opportunities of helping those who "are worthy of honor while they are in need of help, but they rush to erect monuments after the cold hand of death has passed over. EDITORIAL NOTES The Women's Welfare League is in ur- gent need of sweaters, coats and other warm clothing for children. Won't you please take another look through the clothes closets and send what you can spare to the welfare clothing depot? Your Christmas gifts should mean jobs for Canadians. Insist on Canadian-made articles when buying them. Isn't there a danger that Mr. Ferguson may decide to be like the minister who de- cided to resign from his pastorate, but who had so many nice things said about him that he decided to stay? If the price of Canadian wheat was in keeping with its quality, the wheat growers of the west would be much better off than they are today. 3 The governments of Canada, either pro- vincial or federal, would be doing a good stroke of business if they could pass some orders-in-council to ensure that unemployed men buying their own homes would: not lose all 'their holdings during this trying period. Erba Other Editor's Comments BUSINESS MEN IN POLITICS (Cape Argus) There is somethingg in the atmos- phere of legislatures against which the business brain is apt to revolt. Yet the need is plain enough. The finding of a suitable Minister of Fn- ance 1s notoriously the most difficult task when framing a Cabinet, and when commercial affairs are discus- sed in Parliament it is painfully ob- vicus that very few members can talk about them with the authority that flows from actual experience. The public, at any rate, would be well pleased to find the commercial community prepared to take a more direct part in carrying on the affairs of the State, Ye may today have too much politics in business; but no one can tiuthfully say that we have encugh business in politics. JAUNDICED, SAYS HE (St. Catharines Standard.) It is rather a jaundiced view ex- pressed by The London Advertiser in the following: The St. Catharines Standard says Mr. Ferguson is a strong Imperialist and "will strive to bring Motherland and Dominion mote closely together, not only in senti- ment but economically." It is to be hoped Mr. Ferguson will mind his own business and use his gifts of speech to please all parties in Great Britain and recover Canada's lost popularity, He and Mr. Bennett have done enough mischief in Great Britain already by poking their nos- es into British domestic politics. Buts of Humour NO HURRY! For years he had been terribly hen- pecked. One morning at breakfast he said to his wife: "My dear, | hal a queer dream last night. 1 thought 1 saw another man running off with you' "Indeed!" said his wife. what did yon say to him?" "Oh," he answered, "I asked him why he was running." "And "Really, there's little difference be- tween husbands and wives nowadays.' 'My dear--it's between husbands and wives that all the little difte:- ences are!" In some countries a hunting lic- ensge entiiles vou to one deer and no more. Just like a marriage license Pete--"My wife doesn't understand me, does yours?" Juhn--"1 don't know, I've uever lieard her even mention your name She--"1l've been asked to get mar tied lots of times." He--~"Who asked you?" She--"Mother and Father" "You don't love me any more. When you see me crying now you don't ask ny "I'n awfully sca1y, my dear, hu' tnese questions nave already cost mic such a lot of money." NEWS "Good morning, Mrs, Betts. Oh, | say, 1 saw Mrs. Budd this morning and she told me the very same news 1 asked you not to repeat to anyoue, lecause 1 promise! Mrs, Sprig | would not tell, "But Mrs, Budd promised me she wculdn't tell, I'd tcld her." "Oh, well, aever mand. I told her I wouldn't tell you she had 'told me you had told her' MOO-MOO Tittle Girl: "What are those things on the cow's h:ai, grandma?" Grandma: "Those are horns, child." 'Little Girl (afte: Learing the cow bellowing): 'Grandma, which hora did the cow blow just now?" ) CERTAINLY "Now, Frans," said the "you may spell kitten" "K-i-i-t-t-e-n," he slowly spelled. "No, nol" exciaimed the teacher, "kitten" hasn't two i's"." "Well, ours has," replied the small observer, | Bits of Verse THE TALKER (A warning to the Loquacious) He talked away at break of day, He talked when he had naught to my teacher, -- say. He talked at home and in the shop, He talked and simply would not stop, He talked of politics and crime, He talked and wasted precious time, He talked of money and the probs, He talked of gossips, neighbors, snobs, He talked as long as one would stay, He talked his wearled friends away He talked for merely talking's sake' He talked nor any hint would take. He talked of much he did not know, HHe talked for ostenatious show, He talked and firmly held the floor He talked while one walked out the door, . He talked to ventilate his mind, He talked a tiresome steady grind. He talked of health and made it worse, * He talked and made his talk a curse, He talked of trifles, things inane, He talked to drive his friends in- sane, He talked right on the whole day long, He talked though he was in the wrong. talked nor would he silence keep, talked and mumbled in his sleep. talked ahead--he caught his breath, He talked at last himself to death! -=Grenville Kleiser. by C. H. Tues, Opt. D. (Copy right, 1928) Part "177 When eyes become so afflicted that instead of fusing images therioscopic- ally and seeing one it is common for two objects to be seen where only one exists, it is possible by scientific means to measure the amount of turn from normal that the eyes are taking. From these findings may be math- ematically found or figured the amount necessary to compensate for this loss. Lenses for purposes of this kind are special in that each cor- rection is created to suit the partiz- ular error and this lens rust be specially manufactured from the first operation of the making of the optic- al lens. Some of these temporary corrections by relieving the patient of particular inconvenience and giving added comfort free from strain assist them to gain strength physically as well. ' These lenses are similar to those used in some cross-eyed conditions the eyes may even turn noticably for a time and then straighten again, but whether they actually turn or not it is nevertheless possible for the per- son to see double and the eyes to all]! appearances appear perfectly straignt and noninal. N (To be Continued) THAT A SPIRIT OF COMMUN- ITY LOYALTY TO YOUR LOCAL | BUSINESS CONCERNS SHOULD | THEY | ALWAYS Br SHOWN. ARE THE BULWARK BETWEEN SUCCESS AND FAILURE FOR YOUR CITY, A spirit of community city's gréatest asset. Conununity loy- alty is a spirit of spending your money in and working for the best interest of the city in which you live, It takes better business to build a better city. Money spent at home serves your city; money spent away should see that your money serves your city, In spite of the fact that home pride alone should be enough to make people spend their money in the city that gives them a living, many people are so blinded that they go out of the way to send money away from the home city, Money spent away from home costs the home city a loss of business. Loss of buiness effects every citizen direct- ly or indirectly, YOU SHOULD KEEP YOUR DOLLARS AT HOME BY BUYING MERCHANDISE MADE OR SOLD IN YOUR OWN CITY. PICKERING W.M.5. ELECTS OFFICERS William H. Banks, Life-long Resident, Dies at Age of 75 Pickering, Dec. 5--The annual meeting of the W.M.S. of the Unit- ed Church was held at the home of Mrs. Chas. Pilkey on Wednesday af- ternoon. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year :--Presi- dent, Mrs. J. Smith; vice-presidents, Mrs. F. J. Bunting, Mrs. M. S. Chap- man; treasurer, Mrs. V. E. Cart- wright; recording secretary, Miss B. Bunting; corresponding and press sec'ty, Mrs. GG. Law; Christian stew- ardship and finance, Mrs. W. Bray; missionary monthly, Mrs. H. L. Fal- laise, Mrs. W. R. Miller, The young people of Brooklin pre- sented their highly amusing drama "The Adventures of Grandpa," in St. Andrew's Church, on Thursday even- ing, under the auspices of the local Y.P.S. The performers were well prepared and well suited for the parts they took, and were received with enthusiasm by the audience. After the performance, the actors and friends were entertained by the Y.P.S. In the death of William Henry Banks, who passed away last week, after an illness of several years, the village lost one of its few life-long re- sidents, The deceased 'was in his seventy-sixth year, and had been a farmer all his life. His wife whose maiden name was Linton, pre-de- ceased him several years ago. He is survived by one son, Norman, and four daughters, Mrs. M, Barrett, Mrs. Edgar Bath, both of Pickering; Mrs. Harvey Barrett, Toronto, and loyalty is a Mrs. Fred Adair, Agincourt; also one |: sister and three brothers, Mrs. Bryan and L. D. Banks, of Picker- ing, Fred, of Richmond Hill, and E. D, Banks of Brooklyn, N.Y. Inter- ment was made at Erskine cemetery. Roger Dorland of Newmarket was the guest of Lyndon Cronk during the week-end. Wm. Davis of Toronto spent a few days this week with Mr, and Mrs, A. Boyes. Miss S. Anglin, of Kingston, is visiting with Mrs, J. Draper. Mr, and Mrs. R. H. Cronk were in Toronto on Sunday attending the Friends' Quarterly meeting. Mr. and Mrs. W, J. Clark, Mr. and Mrs, H. Boyes, R. A. Bunting and F. T. Bunting, were in Toronto on Wednesday, attending the funeral of the late Mrs, Sarah Louise Clark, Yite of J. T. Clark of the Toronto otar, Captain Hogue has returned home for the winter after a busy summer and winter on the lakes. It will be remembered that during recent storms on the lakes, his boat the "Ashbay" was erroneously reported to have heen lost. Mrs. W. J. Clark is spending a few days in Hamilton this week, owing to the serious illness of her brother, W. Allan, F. Banks, of Richmond Hill, and E. Banks of Brooklyn, N.Y., were in the village last week attending the funeral of their brother the late Henry Banks, The Women's Guild of St, George's Church held a successful sale of work, in the Town Hall, on Satur- day afternoon last. There were booths of fancy goods, home-making baking, candy, and the inevitable fish- pond. Afternoon tea was also served. Although the weatser was anything but pleasant, the attendance was good, and the financial result, quite satisfactory. Miss Margaret Westney is able to be out again, after her recent opera- tion in the Oshawa Hospital. At the monthly meeting of the Wo- men's Institute held at Mrs, Jas. An- drews' on Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. R. Winters and Mrs, C. 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I pay what the law demands in the way of customs duties. Then why lecture me for doing what I have a perfect right to do?" Whose business but his own? I am going to try to show him, in this my public answer to him, that it's everybody's business! As an easy and effective way of doing so, an old lesson from school days comes aptly to mind. In proving his theorems, you all remember how often Euciid used to employ the "reductio ad absurdum" method-- assuming the opposite of what he wanted to prove, and then showing how absurd were the deductions it involved. So let us try the same thing on this business of importing cheese, remembering always, of course, that any one of a hundred other products would serve equally well as an illustration. First we must admit that if it's all right for some Canadians to restrict their purchases of cheese to imported cheese, it's all right for every Now if not one single Canadian were to purchase Canadian-made cheese, most of the Canadian cheese fac- tories would have no alternative but to close up, for there isn't nearly enough export trade in cheese to keep them all going. Next, we must concede that if there is no question about the propriety of those people, who prefer imported cheese, buying imported cheese, we must likewise concede that there can be no question about the propriety of these people who prefer imported biscuits, jams, hats, shoes, motor cars or what not, buying such articles. And as before, if there can be no objection to some Canadians buying such articles, there can be no objection if every Canadian should decide to pass up every Canadian manufacturer, and buy only articles that had been made by some foreign manufacturer, employing foreign labour and using foreign Result--Every Canadian factory of every kind whatsoever (excepting only those manufacturing wholly or mainly for export) closed up, hundreds of thousands of wage-earners left stranded, tradesmen deprived of the great majority of their cash customers, landlords clamouring for rents and professional men clamouring for fees that could not be collected, empty houses, empty stores, tax sales, people moving away--all for the simple reason that nobody had any income because nobody was producing anything. Nobody, that is to say, except the Canadian farmer. But why should we assume that he would still pe producing? If Canadians unanimously chose to buy imported manufactured articles in preference to domestic manufactured articles, why should they not also choose with equal propriety to buy imported farm products in preference to domestic farm products? Many Canadians already do it regularly in the case of early fruits and vegetables. So if it's all right for some of them to do it part of the time, why isn't it all right for all of them to do it all of the time? Of course by the time we gct round to the point where nobody in Canada was producing anything, due to the fact that no Canadian was willing to buy a made-in-Canada product, none of us would have the where- withal to buy the next meal. '"Which is absurd,'"' as our friend Euclid would say. Hence we are forced to the conclusion that our original That being so, my friend should seriously consider trying to curb his appetite for imported cheese, and endeavour to satisfy it. with Canadian cheese. So to those who think that perhaps I am going a bit too far with this agitation, all I feel called upon to say is that I would rather be held guilty of overstepping the bounds of good taste in order to help my country keep within the bounds of common sense, than be given credit for keeping within the bounds of good taste when it meant letting the common sense side of the question go hang! Very sincerely yours, Minister of Trade and Commerce.