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A Growing Newspaper In a Growing City Oshawa Daily Times Succeeding The Oshawa Daily Reformer " All The N¢ While It 8 News" VOL. NO. 18 TER eto: Shade . Xa SARE OSHAWA, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1931 12 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy" TWELVE PAGES CLEAR WELL PROJECT TO PROVIDE WORK New Pontiac For 1931 Goes on Display in Oshawa Tomorrow GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY PRESENTING STRIKING NEW MODELS AT LOWER PRICES Fin Local Showing of 1031] Models Will Be Made To-| morrow at Showroom of | Moffatt Motor Sales. PONTIAC IS LARGER THAN EVER BEFORE Added Comfort, Lon gor Wheel-Base and Advance as Styles Are Expected To Be Popular With Public. The 1931 Pontiac, with five body styles all strikingly beautiful, and * with new standards of comfort and performance, is being presented to morrow to the motoring" public by General Motors of Canada. Notwith- standing the fact that the new Pon- tiac is larger than before and has a number of engineering- rove- ments, it is being offered for less than the price at which any previgus Pontiac has been introduced. e new Pontiac will be on display in Oshawa at the showrooms of the Moffat Motor Sales, Simcae' Street North, and the people of Oshawa are cordially invited to see the new models Most noticeable of the changes in the new Pontiac, as it flashes along the highway is the longer wheel base which lends itself to more beautiful proportions and has permitted the designing of a bigger, lower ap- pearing automobile. Othes- -improve- ments introduced by Pontiac engine- ers affect safety and ease of opera- tion of the car, its engin zeliability, ventilation, and riding Coffer. ber ins ation has been ii ks 4 new high point of ficiency, mee in Styles The' externul.advance -in the styling of the distinctive new Pontiac cars is found in the chrome-pilated screen which conceals and protects the radi- ator core; in the curved fender tie- bar Supporting the new chrome-plat- ed head lamps; in the -longer hood secured by a single handle lock on fenders carrying indicatop lamps; in the concave running Board aprons smoothly carrying the body contour to the running boards which them- selves are aluminum-bound and rub-- ber-ribbed. 'New belt mouldings and a new type of sun visor add further tcuches of distinction. Extensive use of rubber for insula- tion against sound and road shocks has contributed greatly to the factor of riding comfort in the new Pontiac, The whole body is practically cush« foned on rubber. Metal sprin shackle bushings have.been replace (Continued on pago 6) A -------- i ----_------------------ LITTLE CHANGE IN EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS HERE Few Calls Are Being Made on Employment Office by Local Industries at Present Time With the exception .of a few ealls from local industries for tool and dye makers and for mach- inists, all of which have been eas- {ly filled, little change has been noted in the unemployment situa- tion in this city® by Major Geo. Hamilton, superintendent of the local office of the Employment Service of Canada, Bond street west, There are a few casual jobs available from week to week, but building trades dre still quiet and there is no dethand for laborers. The number of the unemployed is still large, although the program of relief works being continued by the eity 1s doing much to relieve the situation, * SITUATION STILL GOOD The contagious disease situation in this city ig still remarkably good for this season of the year, accord- ing to local health officials. Chick- enpox, which had heen showing signs of spreading In nearly every section of the city, -hus begun on] subside, while no other has been reported in any qua ---------------- WEATHER # _ nd Georgl Bon Prd an iy ond Geors not quite so cold ~~ tonight and N. Winter, RE-ELECTED HON, WILLIAM SMITH Of Columbus, was yesterday re. elected President of tho Maple Leat Farmers' Mutual Fire In. surance Company. Mr. Smith has been President of the Company since its organization 86 years ago. MAPLE LEAF FIRE INSURANCE C0." ANNUAL MEETING Hon. William Smith Re- elected President for the 37th Consecutive Year ---- Steady progress and a strong fin- ancial position were revealed at the 36th annual meeting of the Maple Leaf Farmers' Mutual Fire Insur- ance Company held in the East Whitby township hall at Columbus, yesterday afternoon. All poliey- holders are members of the com- pany and a large number were pres- ent at the meeting, general satis- faction being, expressed with the conduct of the company's business during the past year and with the reports as presented by the audl- tors and secretary. Organized 36 years ago for the purpose of providing protection against fire losses for farmers of the district at the most reasonable rates possible, this mutual company started in a small way and in 1806 had polices in force amounting to $175,463. Careful selection ot risks, the shrewd guidance of the directors and the fair treatment of claims gradually won for the gcom- pany the favorable opinion of far. mers not only in Ontario county but in Durham, York and other coun- ties and the number of policy-hol- ders steadily increased. The early struggles of the Maple Leat Mutual Insurance Co. were aptly described at the meeting by ANNUAL MEETING OF ST. ANDREW'S UNITED CHURCH In Spite of Depression, Giv- ings of Congregation Show an Increase The year: just past has been one of the most successful in the history of St. Andrew's United Church, members were informed at the annual congregational meeting held last night. Reports which were presented indicated that spiritual, as well as temporal progress has been made and that the church, through its various departments including Sunday School Young People's Seciety, Missionary Scciety, Ladies' Aid and other organ- izations, has exerted a great influence for gdod throughout the community. All phases of church work are being conducted with efficiency and the pastor, Rev. F, J. Maxwell, officials and members of the congregation had reason to be pleased as they looked back over the past twelve motnhs, Increase in Givings In spite of unfavorable business conditions, J. J. Scott, secretary treasurer, 'was able to report that the otal raised by the church and all its artments during 1930 amenuted to bY 26, compared to $21, 597.53 for 1929, or an increase of $1,360.73. The church gave for missions and benevo- lences alone Sona. of which $5,- 945W2 went to the Maintenance and Extension Fund of the United Church, This was an incredse of $1, 44572 over the congregation's allo cation. In reviewing the financial position of the chusch Albert Sheail, acting chairman of the beafd of m 8, Peter Christie, of Reach township, who is over 80 years of age and who in spite of remonstrances from the members declined to stand for election for the board of directors again after having served as a dir- ector practically since the inception of the company. "We had hardly started opera- tions before we were called upon (Continued on page 4) HON. G.H. FERGUSON LEAVES TORONTO Former Premier of Ontario and Mrs. Ferguson Start on Their Journey to Lon- don, England Toronto, Ont., Jan, 22 «= Former Premier G. Howard Ferguson and Mrs. Ferguson are now on their way to England, where Mr, Ferguson is to take over the duties of Canadian High Commissioner at London. With ractically all members of the prove ncial cabinet, and representatives from the public life of Ontario pre- sent, Mr. and Mrs, Ferguson this goodbye o the province, the political esting of which, as premier, Mr, Ferguson has 'controlle for the 'last seven years, he former premier and Mrs, Fer guson left the Toronto Union Station this morning at 845 for Montreal on the first stage of their journey to St. John, N.B., from which port they will sail tomorrow for London. Mr, and Mrs. Ferguson were in good spirits as 'they left Toronto, waving farewells to the large crowd whic had assembled to wish them God- speed, wiRL BURNED TO DEATH KING ST. CHURCH ELECTS OFFICERS E. F. Cawker Elected Chair- man of Board of Stew- ards for Year 1931 B. ¥. Cawker was elected chair- man of the Board of Stewards of King street United Church at a recent meeting of that Board. Othe er officers are:--secretary, W. L. Pierson; treasurer, W, Gordon Bunker. The official board of the church has named R. A, Wright as recording secretary, and Arthur Woon has been elected clerk. of the session. Tho new members of the Board of Btewards elected recently are Hales Barker, Harry M, Brooks, Dr. R. B. Davies, Foster Eastman, E. J. Goodman, Frank Herring, 3 (+, Langmaid, W. L. Pierson, E. A op, J. A. Wilson and W. a. Ww. BE. Souch, Treneer, Hox! Kiba Milton W Myo. W. NW peg, Jan, 22.--Little Helen Noresse, 4, was burned to deatheand her mother and two sis ters seriousty injured when fire today ravaged the Noresse block situated in the business section of Transcona, on the outskirts of the city. SONS OF ENGLAND ELECT OFFICERS H. M, Hinton Is Elected as President for the Year 1931 H. M. Hinton was elected presi- ent of Eesex Lodge of the Sons of ngland Benefit Society at the an- fn meeting of that organization in the 8,0.E, Hall here recently. Other officers for the year are as follows: Past precident, B, Morgan; vice~ president, W. Aylett; chaplain, William Murray, Jr; secretary, C. J. Rendall; treasurer, Charles H, Lee; recording secretary, James Jack. son; first commfitteeman, IX. "i Maidman; second com., E, Evi ho Uiird gam. Ww. y, #1; Jourts Simmons; fifth col, WW. 8 il oe » Jtan; auditors, 0. Pawley, 4 Wot ten and ix W. Murray, trustees, LIL ot, (acras Har, W. Murray, sr. 80d F, h | and James Cormack as secretary of lghurch, while tho Sunday School ,| went to the mission fund. Larger 1931 Pontiac Has Many New Features A wide number of engineering advancements are seen in the im- proved 1931 Pontiac, The longer wheelbase of 112 inches lends it- self to more beautiful body pro- portions and has permitted the Seal ning of a ager, lower ap- ng automobile. Above are pion the Standard Soupe and KNOX CHURGH HAD SPLENDID YEAR, REPORTS SHOWED Congregational Meeting Finds Church Making Ex- cellent Progress -- Man- agers Elected Great interest and enthusiasm marked tho sixth annual meeting of Knox Presbyterian churrh, held last night in the basement audi torfum with about 100 members present, After tho devotional ex ercises conducted by the mode ra tor, Rev. Duncan Munro, C. R, Mc- Intosh was appointed chairman the meeting. The reports which were presented to tho meeting re- vealed that a total of $7,060.20 had been contributed by the con- gregation for all purposes. One of the pleasing surprises of the even- ing eame when the treasurer of the Women's Association presented a cheque for $100 to the treasur- er of the management board, and two cheques, totalling in all $765.00 to the treasurer of the building fund, the cheques heing received with expressions of sin- cere gratitude, , The treasurer of the board of managers reported a large increase in givings, both through envelope and In loose collections, and sub- mitted a statement showing a bal- ance of $192.04 on the books at the end of the year. The state- ment of assets and llabilities show. an excess of assets over liabilities amounting to $8,781.94, not in- cluding the manse fund, in which the Women's Association has an equity of $2,000. The building fund treasurer, H. M, Gil- christ, reported having received during the year contributions am- ounting to $1,067.11, and stated that the account was In an en couraging condition, with a credit balance of over $5600, The missionary secretary, James Adame, showed $0623.43 sent to the central missfonary fund of the report skowed total contributions of $480,231, of which $150.17 The omen's Association reported hav. g raledd during the year a sum of F 41.8941, a splendid' record for this organization of women. The Women's Misslofary Society "(Continued on pidge 7), SRRBOITIESO TORSO POSS IN 71-1112 MNORROOD GR. =. 1 11. 1 four door sedan 'models. These characteristically display the ex- ternal advances in styling. The chrome-plated screen conceals and protects the radiator core. A curved fender tie-bar supports the chrome-plated head lamps. Added passenger comforts, has been ate STRATFORD SCHOOL DAMAGED BY FIRE (Canadian Press Despatch) Stratford, Jan, 22--Fire which broke out about 7.30 this morning was ex- tinguished by the janitor, only to re- kindle higher up in the building' will cause thousands of dollars of dam- age to the new wing of the Stratford Collegiate-Vogational School, The ceiling and top storey are badly burn- ed while other portions are damaged by smoke and water, CENTRE STREET CHURCH MEETING Rev. W. P. Fletcher An- nounces His Desire to Seck New Charge, and His Wish Is Granted At the anual meeting of' Centre Strect United Church held last even- ing, the pastor announced that ow- ing to having had a part in leading the ehurch into union with the Unit- ed Church of Canada, that he felt a certain responsibility there from, but that, if the church would now relieve him of that responsibility he would desire to seek a new pastorate and that indeed, next Sunday morning a minister would be in the pulpit preaching as a candidate. It was moy- cd, however, that the pastor's services be retained another year, This -mo- tion was defeated by a vote of fifty- two to forty, so the pastor is now free to seek 'another field, H, B, Samuels, after many years of service as deacon and later as an elder, ou the session, resigned his position and C, 1. DeGuerre was el- ected to fill out the three years of Samuel's term, FE. W. Deaborne was then elected to succeed for a five: year termi. . KF. Dennett was re- clected as secretary of the church and the following were elected for three years as members of the Come mittee of Stewarts: J, H. Manuel, Mrs. W. T. Henry, Ewart' Cornish, Albert Sargeant, Walter S, Johnson, and William A, Cameron, Banquet Was Served Rev. W, P. Fletcher presided A the meeting, which wag preceeded a banquet in the Sunday School hall scrved under the supervision of the Ladies' Aid Society, To the roll call 110 church members answered. There was a large attendance of non-mem- bers. In the reports that were read, it was observed that the Sunda School, with a membership of 377 raised s total of $330.00 handed $9.- 00 to the Missionary and Maigten- (Continued on page 3), tained through the larger, roomier Fisher bodies and a better ve Li tion development. The whole of the new car is practically body foned on rubber, The 1031 Pontiae is being offered for less than the prico at which any previous Pons tiac was avid. SINGOE STREET UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING Splendid Spirit of Harmony and Goodwill Demonstrat- ed at Congregational Gathering Last Night Rev. E. Harston presiding at the annual meeting of Simcoe Street Une ited Church last evening was most optimistic in his remarks, which re. viewed the past year from the min- ister's viewpoint, Conditions in the church were healthy and flourishing, | a wid a most harmonious spirit that has existed bor the gast year was pre- valent throughout the meeting last evening. All allocations have been duly met, and the treasurer's report shigws a grand total of $20,101.35. Elections to various church boards took much of time, To the Board of Stewards, Harry James, Charles Wal« ace, George We ales, W. G, Johnston, Gordon Holden, W. E. Simmons, were elected, Ed. Bradley, Harry Lander and Lorne James were elect- ed to the Board of A'rustees. Rev. C. A. Belfrey vay elected to the "Board of Session A letter from Mre, R. S. McLaugh- lin, who has recently been approach- ed by the national board of the YW. C.A. was read and received favorable consideration. The matter involved was the obtaining of an opinion of the congregation as to the advisa- binty or going about oy start in the city of Oshawa, a Y.W.CA, This was favorably treated, but for final action the matter was sent on to the quarterly official board. The reports of different organiza- tions in the church are interesting to note, The Harvey Hunt Mission Circle raised the sum of $337.57, the Elizabeth Long Mission Circle, $160,- 36, the Sunshine Mission Band $65.- 3M. The Women's Missionary So- ciety succeeded in reaching a total of 717.24 and the Ladies' Aid Society 56.40 $293.88 was handed over by the Young People's League and Jezsll by the Sunday school. The rotherhood raised the sum of $450, 10. The chureh treasury paid to the Missionary and Maintenance Fund 50000, "A social time was enjoyed a: the close of the meeting last even- ing, when the ladies of the Ladies' Aid Society served refreshments. FIVE MINERS KILLED Lanark, Scotland, Jan, 22-Five miners were Killed and several injor« ed in an explosion at Awchenceigh SOUTHEAST WARD RATEPAYERS HOLD ANNUAL MEETING O.L. Passebos is Elected Presi. dent--Association to Ar- range Series of Debates 0. L. Passebois was elected president of the Southeast Ward Ratepayers' Association at the an. nal meeting of that body held in Ritson Road school on Tuesday evening. I, 11, Bathe was elected vice.president and Fred Cooper, secretary-treasurer. The executive committee ap- pointed for the year includes A. L. W. Smith, R. Barrett, C. M. Ro- gers, W. T\. Lovelock, John A, Lee, Alex, 'Thompson, J. Hamilton, F. Vandervoort, , E. Cheetham, C. Blake, T. Crawford and A. G. Cop- pin. The meeting adopted an unani. mous vote of thanks to the retiring president, J, Hamilton, for his work in organizing and directing the association. A motion by R. Barrett and F. Vandervoort that a constitution and bylaws be drawn up for the association was referred to the ex. ecutive for consideration. A moe tion to change the meeting night was defeated, the date being left at the third Tuesday evening in each month, It was decided to {include a series of debates, lectures and pa- pers covering various phases of municipal administration and rate- payers' probloms, in the program for the year. It is expected that a membership drive will be started in the near future, -- BRITISH GOV'T, WILLNOT RESIGN Prefflier MacDonald Declares Adverse Vote' Not on Question of Principle London, Jan, 22.--Amid the echoes of age-old religlous contro- versies---struck from behind its own ranks divided--the MacDon- ald Government was defeated in the House of Commons last night by a vote of 282 to 269. As the position of the tellers at the clerk's table told the story of the reverse on a clause of the Education Bill the House was plunged into a come motion with the Conservatives shouting: 'Resign, resign." Dut although the defeat came In the report stage of his own edu- cation bill there was no question of a Government resignation. Prime Minister MacDonald held the vote did not involve a question of prin. ciple. The Government would, he sald, accept the decision of tha Jiouse and would proceed with the GHANDI MAY BE GIVEN FREEDOM All-India Congress Passes Resolution Dealing With New Situation That Now Exists ind R (Canadian Press Despatch) Dell, India, Jan, 22.--The working committee of the AlkIn« dia Congress agreed with a cabled message from three of the leading Indian delegates to the London conference, that a resolution the congress has passed on the situa- tion will not be released: until the arrival in India of these leaders. Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru, Son Srin- avassa Sastri, and M. A. Jayakar. The campaign of non-violent re sistance to authorities 1s to econ- tinue in the meanwhile however, There were strong rumors here that the viceroy would reloase Mahatma Gandhi and other prom- inent nationalists from prison in order that all sections of the popu- lation may participate in the dis Sliasions of the proposed constitu~ tion, in accordance with Prem colliery at Chryston, UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ENLARGE CLEAR WELL, AND WILL EMPLOY FIFTY MEN | Another of Jobs Included in the City's Relief Employ- ment Program To Be Started in the Near Future COST IS ESTIMATED AT OVER $15,000 Enlargement of Clear Well Is Necessary to Provide Sufficient Supply of Wate: for Any Emergency A project that will provide work = for about 50 residents of Oshawa, and will at the same time further protect the city's water supply will be started by the city engineer's de- partment within the near future. This is the enlargement of the clear well at the pumping station, which will be constructed for the waters works division of the Public Utili- ties Commission, having been au: thorized by the 1930 commission. This is part of the city's unem- ployment relief program approved last year by the dominion govern. ment, and the men who are engag- ed on it will be given work week about. There will be 25 men em- ployed at a time, with a total of 60 men receiving work every other week. It was included in the re- lief program at a. figure of $16,000, ° Large Concrete Tank This work will consist of a rein forced concrete tank, bullt on three sides of the present similar tank known as the clear well, just south of the pumping station, and adjacs ent to the filter plant at the lake: The 'work will cost between $16.« 000 and $20,000 and will about two months to comp Plans are now being drawn the city engineer wreparatory "(uv | proceeding with this work. The present clear well has a rat: ed capnelty of 100,000 gallons, al (Continued on page 2) ANOTHER DONATION FOR BLUE DEVILS * SOUVENIR FUND Anonymous Contributors | Send Donation of $11-- Further Donations Welcomed : The fund to, providé the Gener al Motors Blyo Devils, Ontario ite termediate rugby champions and tengible recognition of thelr vies tory, started by Ross McKinnony has been augmented by an anony=" mous contribution of $11.00 from a group of interested people. This contribution was received. by thes editor of The Times last night, | along with the. following letter: , "Dear Bir, In conversation with a number of people regarding the fund suggested by you and started | by Mr. Ross McKinngn, they stated that they were anxious to contribs | ute, but for reasons best known to themselves prefer to mako theiy contributions angnymously. "They handed to me a sum tots alling $11.00, and 1 take great pleasure in handing this to you. Should further monies be lranded to me for this fund, I will be only too pleased to send them in, Yours sincoreh oi B. WATT. The total of the on as ures sult of this contribution, stands at $21, Mr, Mackinnon haying ogutrip uted Wa 00 Ro Steel Magna Magnate Says Period of | Depression Pust 1 New York, Jan, 22.--"Let us § recognize that the turn of the de- pression 1s here," said James A. Farrell, president States Steel Corporation, in an ad dress before the National Canners" Association, "The low peak of the depression passed thirty days ago." he continued, "We are facing in thig country a bright future, and as our conditions improve, go will those of Lhe rest of the world, The considerable Increase in business in the steel industry, and geners ally in collateral and unrelated fines, of which there ig ample evids ence during the past thirty days, may be aseribed vot only to the underlying factors of national res sources and confidence, $< 1d steady, ¢ool headed thinking by the business men of this count and to constructive efforts to aver fer | panic and to. avoid digcoura MacDonald's wishes. ment." of the United J