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OSHAWA LODGES AT COBOURG TODAY A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City Osh ana Dail Succeeding The Oshawa Reformer Timex "All The News While It Is Published at tay Si and Publi" Holidays OSHAWA, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1931 12 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy EIGHT PAGES VOL. 9--NO. 9 Council Feels Its Way In Municipal Gov't. QUESTION OF CHANGING PRESENT SYSTEM HAS AGAIN BEEN DEFERRED Aldermen Agree at Special " Meeting in Committee Last Night That More Time Is Needed to Study Matter--Will Hold An- other Meeting Soon CHANGE MUST BE MADE FOR BETTER Variety of Opinions Held Reform Rain Improves Crop. Outlook (By Canadian Press) Winnipeg, July 11.--Rain- fatl of the past week has im- proved the outlook for wheat yields in the Canadian West with the exception of parts where drought stricken crops were too far gone to bene- fit by the moisture, states the weekly crop report of the Canadian Bank of Comn- merce. | } i | | | 1] ARRANGEMENTS CAMP COMPLETED | Ontario Regiment Will | Spend Three Days Under | Canvas at Uxbridge Arrangements have now been practically perfected for the Ontario Regiment to go into camp at Ux- bridge for the three days, August 1 to 3. An advance party will leave for the camp site on the aftermoon of Friday, July 31, for the purpose of crecting canvas, establishing cook- houses and making other arrange- ments for the camp. The main body of the battalion leaves for camp by motor vehicle early in the afternoon of Saturday, August 1, and on arrival in camp an Report To Be Prepared On FOR REGIMENTAL | Proposed Re-Organization y City Hall Office System | Treasurer and Clerk Re-! . quested to Make Survey | of Situation -- Council | Discussed Appointment | of City Hall Comptroller Last Night City Treasurer P. A. Blackburn and City Clerk F. E. Hare were in- structed by the city council, which held a special meeting in committee of the whole, last night, to prepare a report on the proposed re-or- ganization of the city hall office system and the appointment of a comptroller, with a view to creat- ing greater efficiency. The report, sided over last night's meeting which was attended by nine alder- men, Speaking on his motion, Ald. Kirby pointed out that in his opition gentajn economies could be made iff the administration of the city's business. For instance, al- though he had opposed its purchase in the first place, a machine had been bought which greatly relieved | the burden of the office. In fact it had been claimed that the machine would make it possible to reduce the size of the staff and for this reason he had opposed its pur- chase as it might deprive someone of work. But the machine was in- stalled and the size of the staff remained the same, no economy having been effected. scheduled to commence at ORANGE LODGES T0 HOLD BIG PARADE IN COBOURG TODAY 12,000 Men and Women Expected to Take Part in Celebration In addition to those members of the Orange Orer who took part in tlve ceremonies and parade conducted in Oshawa this morn- ing before eatraining for Co- bourg, many other members tra- velled to Cobourg later in the day by private automobile and bus. The big parade in Cobourg was 1.30 p.m. and it was expected that ORANGEMEN OF DISTRICT RALLY TO CELEBRATE "GLORIOUS Oshawa Lodges Presented Toronto Woman Fatally Hurt Kingston, July 11.--Mrs. Beatrice Fleet, Tronto, died in the General Hospital to- day from injuries received in an automobile accident at Crosby on Thursday night. George Turner, also of Tor- onto, who was seriusly injur- ed, is not expected to recoy- er. HAPPY BOYS ARE BACK FROM CAMP TWELFTH" Splendid Spectacle as They Marched on Sim. cce Street This Morning PLACED WREATH ON WAR MEMORIAL Large Number Left by Special Train for Co- bourg--Local Bands Re- splendent in Fine Uni. forms re The Orangemen of Oshawa, it is expected, will be ready at the next meeting of the council. ing taken in this matter," "I am in favor of some action be- Ald. about 12,000 people would take part, special excursions being run Two Weeks' Outing at Ki- with affiliated Lodges, held a most attractive and colourful parade, about 200 strong, this 1orning as to What Would Con- opportunity will be afforded fcr the Pr ; Pp : : : Originally a motion had been | Macdonald pointed out. "For two | from. centres all over the south- , administration for the city. stitute Best Form of Municipal Government-- Clerk Will Secure Infor- mation on Subject Weddings Carefully feeling its way in re- gard to plans for re-organization of the system of municipal government here, the city council, meeting in committee of the whole last night, decided to defer the matter until another meeting in order that City Clerk Hare and members of the council may be able to procure all possible information concerning the various forms of government now in operation in other municipalities throughout the province. The gen- eral opinion expressed last night was that if a change is made, it must be a decided change for the better. The matter of an improved and more. efficient form of government was launched into the sea of local politics by Ald. P. A. Macdonald, who at the meeting of the council Monday night made a motion that Oshawa have a council consisting bf five' members, one to be elected from each ward, a board of control of four, to be elected by the city at large, and a mayor to be elected by the city at large. The council was not prepared to deal with so weighty a question Monday night and referred it to a meeting in com- mittee of the whole, which was held last' night. Although no action was taken, last night's session served to prove that the civic fathers entertain widely different ideas as to what might constitute the best form of All were agreed on one point--that the council as it has been constituted since Oshawa was made a city, is too large and unwieldy. Several of the civic fathers took pot shots at the ward system while others stoutly defended it. Ald. Morris, who arrived just in time for the discussion, declared it was a "curse" but others, although ad- mitting that it was not perfect, in- sisted that the electors" would not consent to its abolition." Ald. Mac- donald consistently advecated a board of control while Ald. Morris declared that a board of control would outrule the council and be the tail that wagged the dog. Mayor Marks advocated the city manager system as the most modern and elijclens for city administration. n explaining his proposal Ald, -Macdonald declared fhat the coun- (Continued on page 5) SUB-COMMITTEE "ON RELIEF HELD ANOTHER MEETING Several Complaints Thor- -oughly Investigated and The special sub-committee nomin- ated by the City Council on Mon- day night in connection with the administration of unemployment re lief, held a further meeting Thurs- day evening. he While no official announcement is being made by the chairman of this sub-committee, Ald. P. A. Macdon- old, it is understood that several complaints regarding the adminis- tration of relief have been thor- (oughly investigated and that a re- port on the whole matter will be submitted to the finance committee to be finally tabled at a regular meeting of the whole council. WEATHER Lower Lskes Region and Georgian Bay--Fresh northwest winds, partly cloudy with show- localities. Sunday JUNE WAS QUIET MONTH AT HARBOR Greater Activities Expect- ed as Better Facilities Are Provided at Local Port Statistics regarding the activi- ties and movements of shipping at the Oshawa Harbour during the been the quietest period since the official opening of navigation ow- ing to the fact that the majority of .package freighters have kept clear of Oshawa, owing to the conditions which have prevailed. During June five ships called at the harbor, 16,000 tons of freight were moved together with forty- five automobiles. Greater activities are looked for this month with greater facili- ties for the handling of freight having been created during the last week or two. $10,000 BARN FIRE Merrickville. -- Damage estimated at approximately $10,000 was caused when a metal covered barn owned by Thomas Jones, Section 1, Mon- tague, was destroyed by fire early on Wednesday morning. The blaze was discovered by the owner at four o'clock when he rose to com- mence his dajly chores. He suc- ceeded in getting his horses out of the building, but lost four calves, two pigs, and valuable farm imple- ments. A little insurance was car- ried on the structure. month of June prove this t, have | troops to "settle" in their temporary quarters. The first dress parade in camp will be held on Sunday morning when a "Drumhead Service" will be conducted by the Chaplain of the Regiment, Captain (Rev.) S. C Jarrett, at 10 a.m, During the afternoon of Sunday organized sporting events will be held and the troops under canvas will welcome visitors from the city and the surrounding district, On Mgnday morning some simple tactical exercise will be carried out by the whole battalion in order to stimulate interest in military train- ing, this being, incidentally, the on- ly bona fide military exgrcise dur- ing the period of the camp which will be more in the nature of a brief holiday except for the mounting of necessary guards and picquets, The regiment will return to per- manent headquarters on the night of Monday, August 3, breaking camp early in the evening It is understood that during this three-day outing command of the Regiment will be vested in Major R. B. Smith. The Battalion Com- mander is Lt.-Colonel E. C. Hodgins but this officer is now resident in Kingston and there is a possibility that, unfortunately, he will be un- able to attend. INVITED TO HAY BAY Kingston.--Mayor Wright has re- ceived a letter from W., C. Mikel, K. C., of Belleville, asking that Kings- ton be officially represented at the pilgrimage the United Empire Loy- alists arc holding to the old church on Hay Bay, in the township of Adolphustown, counties of Lennox and Addington, on Civic Holiday, West Expects Ample Reliet T. M, Anderson .of Saskatchewan has been in Ottawa for the past few days conferring with Premier R. B. Bennett and members of the Dominion Cabinet regarding conditions in his Province, Dr. Anderson expressed himself as eminently satisfied with the man- ner in which the Government re- alizes the serious situation that confronts thousands of Saskatche- to meet the problem of relief and wan, farmers and others. "A most comprehensive scheme unemployment, not only in Sas- katchewan, 'but throughout Can- ada, will, I am confident, be evolved shortly," Premier Ander- son declared, "and I am laeving for the West tonight highly satis- fied and gratified that ample means will be forthcoming to pro- tect our people during the present and coming winter months." Business Women Seek Quicker Disarmament Richmond, Va, -- The interna- tional relations committee of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs recom- mended recently that the federa- tion ask the international disarma- ment conference in Genvea to put into immediate effect pledges al- ready made for reduction of arma- ments, The disarmament meeting is to be held next February. ' ] Lena Madesin Phillips, New York, lawyer made the report of the in- | ternational committee at the feder- ations convention here. Action on the proposal, which was accompanied by plans for a cam- paign to secure 50,000 signatures to i yeh Adora Plone. expected ate, hits = ~ Ottawa, July 11.--Premier J. Cyclone Wrecked North Battleford Yesterday Sudden Storm Sweeps Saskatchewan City Do- ing $100,000 Damage (By Canadian Press) Battleford, Sask., July 11.-- Storm wrecked North Battleford today surveyed disordered streets reflecting damage of more than $100,000 caused by a sudden cy- | clcne late yesterday. Scores of workers were busy today clean- ing paths throsgh the debris of torn-down roofe, shattered walls and battered motor cars, left in the wake of a 45 minute twister. N8 life was lost. WREATH PLACED ON GENOTAPH BY ORANGE LODGES Service Held at Whitby Be- fore Orangemen Left For Cobourg The Whitby Orange Lodges prior to ther departure for Co- | bourg to celebrate the 12th of July and the Battle of the Boyne, held a short memorial service at the War Memorial on Dundas St. East this morning. The service which was of short duration was ,most impressive being in charge of Rev. D. B., Langford, Rector of St. John's Anglicen Church, Port Whitby, At the close of the service the "Last Post" was sounded while the lodges stood with bowed heads in a hollow square around the monument. Following the conclusion of the service, the Whitby Orange Lodge and the local L.0.B.A. unit moved off headed by their band to take part in the celebration at Cobourg. i made by Ald. William Kirby, sec- onded by Ald. P. A. Macdonald, that a comptroller be appointed at the city hall, with a view to estah- lishing a more economic and effici- ent administration of affairs there. After lengthy discussion, an amend- ment moved by Ald. Louis Hyman, and seconded by Ald. William Boddy, that the treasurer and clerk draft a plan for the re-organization of the present system, was adopted by the council. Mayor Marks pre- or three months now I have been interested in the work of the city hall staff and particularly haye had cause to study the operations of the engineering department. 1 think it's a joke. When you wish to get information from that department you can't get it. They don't seem to have proper records although they keep books which aren't worth the paper they are written on. Three years ago the city treasurer (Continued on page 6) Rain, which started in the form of a slow drizle early last evening, developed into a steady shower which continued until ahout eight o'clock this morn- irg. The pattering of the rain on the roof lulled many to zleep last night and farmers particu- larly could rest more soundly as they realized that grain and root crops were being helped ma- terially. The downpour was welcome in the city as well as in the coun- Rain Last Night Will Do Much Good In This District try and this morning nature seemed to have been greatly re- freshed by the summer showers. The Orangemen, 'howgver, cculd not help but regard the weather with suspicion as they hcped that rain would not mar the celebration of the "Glorious Twelfth." It is rarely that "the Twelfth" is other than pleasant and brief intervals of bright sun- light this morning gave sufficient cause for hope that the day would yet be fine, SPINSTER LEAVES ESTATE OF $89,000 Former Bowmanville Wo- man Bequeaths Large Sums to Churches Annie 8. McConochie, spincter, of Toronto, formerly of Bowman- ville, who devising an estate of $890,746.52, stipulated specifical- ly in her will that her funeral should not be conducted from an undertaking establishment. She also directed that should she die abroad her body should be convey. ed to Bowmanville by Canadian National Railway. The legacies totalled $85,900, which is more than the estimated value of the estate, CAR UPSETS BUT THREE OCCUPANTS ESCAPE INJURY Touring Car Struck Curb | on King St. East, Bow- manville, Today (By Staff Reporter) Bowmanville, July 11--Three had a narrow escape from serious in- jury when a light touring car, driv- en by J. Welsh, corner of Church and Scugog Streets, struck the curb and upset on King Street east, this morning. A large number were attracted to the scene but found that beyond a few bruises none of the occupants had been injured. The car was ern part of the province and also from New York State. After the big "Walk," as it is called among members of the Or- der, the members of the Order will listen to addresses from prominent Orangemen, among those scheduled to speak being Major J. ¥. B. Bedford, ex-M.L.- A.; F. W. Bowen, M.P; F. J. Mc- Arthur, M.L.A.; and Colonel F. D. Boggs, K.C, Prizes are being offered for the best turn-out of the many lodges on parade, and other at- tractions have also been arranged for by the committee of Cobourg Orangemen in charge headed by Rev. Dr. T. Stannage Boyle, France Demands Political Price For Aid to Germany (By the Canadian Press) Paris, July 11.--Hans Luther, President of the Reichbank, left for Berlin today with a message for the German (Government that Franch is disposed to help Ger- many in her search for a huge loan but the price of assistance is permanent pasificm. The French government asks for financial quarantees, a half in flight "of German capital, renunciation of all ideas of economic or political union with Austria and suspen- sion of naval armaments construc- tion and other drastic stipula- tions, wanis Camp Did Local Lads Great Deal of Good The first contingent of ncarly fit- ty local boys to be the guests of the Oshawa Kiwanis Club. at the club's camp in Kedron for the past two weeks returned to their homes this morning after a most enjoyable outing Tanned and healthy looking, the boys had ideal weather for the first two weeks of the camp, and the mere sight of their faces was suf- ficient evidence of tlie value of such efforts as those put forwagd by the Kiwanians in this direction. The second contingent of boys, numbering about - forty-five, left carly this afternoon for a similar holiday. Liquor Sales in N.B. Reports May Be Made Show Sharp Decline Fredericton, N.B..--The following statement was issued by R. G. Ful- ton, chairman of the New Bruns- wick Liquor Control Board: "The sales of the New Bruns- wick Liquor Control Board show a falling off of over $500,000 for the corresponding period of the pre- vious year. This is accounted for not only by the present depression, but by the strict supervision of sal- es by the various managers through- out the province. "Some months ago the chief com- missioner of the board instructed all the branch managers to refuse sales where their judgment indicated such action, ) Oshawa Fair Prize List Is Now Being Distributed Special Features Are Plan- ned for Fair This Year-- Large Number of Entries Expected in All Classes The prize list of the Oshawa Fair, being held this vear on Tuesday, The sum of $1,000 was set aside for "the Garden Tomb Mainten- ance "und, Jerusalem," interest to be devoted to "the upkeep of our Savious's tomb and the gar- den in which the tomb is." Other legacies were: Presbyter- fan Church of Canada, $25,000; United Church of Canada, $26,- own power. CHILD SMOTHERED been smothered under one of righted and drove away under ils Port Hope. -- Thought to have the sheets with which he was covered, 000; Central Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, Ont., $30,000; Miss Margaret MeCongchie, cousin, Monterey, Cal., $1,000; Miss Mary Dixon, Miss Christina Dixon, Mrs. Mainland, all of Cherrywood, Ont., $600 each; Mrs. George Pearson, Hull, Eng., $500; Lon- don City Mission, London, Eng. $1,200; Corporation of the town of Bowmanville, $400; National Trust Co.,, $300. The estate consisted of cash $21,449.52; stocks, $48,297. The will consisted of 21 pages, closely handwritten, directions being spe- cific and detailed, even to where important keys would be found should testator die abroad. Regarding the bequest to the Central Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, the testator directed that the minister of the church make an announcement at the morning and evening services each Sunday before Christmas of the details of her gift. ) The late Miss McConochie was a resident of Bowmanville for a number of years, later moving to Toronto where she, made her home. Her death occurred in London, England, on February 18 of this year. Her estate was administered by the National Trust Co., of Toronto. It was learned to-day that the $400 be- quested to the Corporation of the town of Bowmanville was for the perpetual upkeep of her plot in the Bowmanville cometery, _ the infant son of Mr, and Mrs. James H. Caldweil of Perrytown, Hope Township, was found dead in his little crib the other morning. The infant was an only child, four months and ten days old. OVER THREE TIMES Brockville--When the rear tire of a Durant Sedan blew out on Thursday morning at five o'clock on King's highway No. 2, near But- ternut Bay, the vehicle turned over three times on the roadway without going into a ditch. The three oc- cupants of the car, Mrs. Suther- land, wife of a Toronto physician, a Mr. Welch and a Mr, Cobb, were badly shaken up, Mrs. Sutherland receiving severe lacerations of the scalp and body. Mr. Cobb was cut slightly on the head. Mr. Welch escaped cuts, but was bruised. SUPPLIES LIGHTHOUSES Pt. Traverse. -- The Government supply boat Concretia with Capt. Martin in command came in be- tween Timber and False Duck Is- lands on Saturday with coal oil and supplies for the False and Point Traverse lighthouses, 'The drums of oil were lowered down into' scow and towed in to the Point by motor boat. Eight men came in to help unload the supplies. A * 'f ton of ice was taken back to the Concretia from the fishery ice house where, she lay anchored over Sun- . ol ard . (Continued on page 5), Wednesday and Thursday, Septem- ber 15, 16, 'and 17, is just off the press and. will be distributed by the secretary of she fair, Chas. P. Davis, during the next few days. Excellent grand stand perform- ances are included in the program for the three days this year, while a band will be in attendance every afternoon and evening, there will be displays of fireworks trials of speed, the usual big midway, and every at- traction which goes to make a three day program of this kind most suc- cessful, An added feature on the: prizes «| list this year, which includes all the attractive classes of other years, is a new class open only to Women's Institutes of the counties of On. tario and Durham. Attractive priz- es for articles in needlework and domestic science are offered in thie class the committee in charge be- ing composed of Mrs, N. White and Mrs. J Baker, and it is expected that there will be a large number of entries from all over the two counties Officers and Directors Officers of the South Ontario Agricultural Society, under whose administration the Fair is held each year, are as follows: Hon.-Presidents--G. B. Mother. sill, Esq.,, Oshawa; Job White, Esq, Brooklin : W. H. Moore, M.P.. Dun- barton; W. E. N. Sinclair, M.P.P. Oshawa: Dr. T. E Kaiser, Oshawa: D. M. Tod, Oshawa; Innis Grant, Myrtle Station; Major R. B. Sn.i'h. Oshawa: J. S. Kyle, Oshawa. Hon. Directors -- J. §. Disney Whitby; W. H. Stainton, Oshawa" T. E. Trull. Oshawa: Robt. Brooks, Ashawa; Dr. Jas. Moore, Brook- Tn: W Glaspell, Oshawa, 1. President--Oscar Downev, Myrtle tation: Vice-President -- | Federal Probe Absolves Pilot Ottawa, July 11.--An Official Board of Inquiry which investi- gated the aeroplane crash at Hamilton, on Dominion Day, which cost five lives, has found that a structural failure was re- sponsible for the tragedy. Nc evidence was uncovered to show that R. M. Sterling, veteran pliot of the ill-fated plane, and one of those who met death, had com- mitted any breach of air regu- lations or erred in judgment. The boards finding was made distinguishing from the Orange Hall to the Mem- orial Cenotaph and from there to the C.P.R. station before entrain- ing for Cobourg where they took part in the big Twelfth of July celebration staged by the Order. The parade itself was probably the most attractive seen in this city, the different coloured uni- forms of the men and boys, the colour schemes adopted by the women's lodges, the music of the many bands, and the other features of the occasion all contributing towards an event which attracted a great deal of attention and most favorable com- ment. Taking part in the parade were the following Lodges and Bands in the order in which they march- ed: Victoria L.T.B. No. 55 and Band. The Band of this Lodge wearing a uniform in which blue predominated while the ladies wore blue sashes and carried blue umbrellas. Jubilee Juvenile Lodge No. 17 uniform of orange shirts and white trousers while the same co- lour predominated among the members of the Lodge, the girls wearing orange sashes and carry- ing orange umbrellas, . Queen Mary L.O.B.A. No. 97, the lady members of which all wore orange colours and the ma- jority carrying orange umbrellas, Victory Lodge L.O.B.A. No. 583, with white being the predom= inant colour except for splashes of orange. White umbrellas were carried by the mempers of this ac~ tive Lodge. Enterprise L.O.L, No. 2167 and Band, in which blue was again the predominating colour in the y forms worn. S The Sons of Ulster Band, th junior championship band an winners of the championship tro= phy for this year awarded by the Proestant Amateur Flute Band Association. The leader of this band carried the championship trophy on parade, the members of" 3 the band all being dressed wunje (Continued on page 3) - WOMEN DEFY 0D. T0 GET FUR COATS Catholic Birth Control and Its Exponents ai Press Di h) ' Atlantic City, -- Declaring thal (C: public today in a brief statement iesued by D. M..Sutherland, Min- ister of National Defense. "The finding of the board," says the statement, 'is that this accident was caused by the structural fail- ure cf the leading edge of one wing while flying over the air- port. There is no evidence that there was any breach of air regu- lations or error of judgment on the part of the pilot, the air en- gineer, or owners of the plane." The plane which carried the five men to death was one of a number which took part in an aerial show previous to inaugur- ation of the trans-Canada air tour now in progress. It crashed from low altitude on to a rock pile, at- ter the fabric on the left wing gave way after the pilot pulled the plane into a steep climb, when an intended landing on the Hamilton airport appeared at the moment attended with danger to the crowds and other aircraft om the field. DUTY ON APPLES (By the Canadian Press) Ottawa, July, 11.--Val for duty purposes of three cents a pound has been placed upgn ap- ples, effestive from today, ac- cording to a bulletin issued by the Minister of National Revenue, Hon. E. B. Ryckman, American women were "foregoing the laws of God" in order that they "may have fur coats, limousines and other luxuries," the Most Rev, Wi liam J. Hafey, Bishop of Swed a session of the fourteenth biens niel national convention of Catholic Daughters of America. Bishop Hafey, national chaplain of the organization, further declar- ed that Cathglic women "no longer can to offset birth control propaganda flaunted in the face of the nation." "It is now time," Bishop Hafey said, * for the women of this nation to do a little serious thinking rela= N. C, severely arraigned birth con trol and its 'exponents in addressing it idly by and do nothing. tive to offsetting the morally, socials ly and physically destructive propa: ganda of birth control. 5 and Band, thjs Band wearing a * Bishop Scores "We already are reaping as we. sowed. Census statistics of the recent date do not give a great deal of encouragement toward a steadi increasing population in this coun= try. 'No nation can survive that which deliberately flaunts the laws of God and birth control p! ganda is a decided affront." The Right Rev. Bernard A. Kenna, D.D,, director of the Na al Shrine of the Immaculate ception, mow being erected Washington, also addressed the meeting, as did the Rev. Francis P Lyons, of Chicago, spiritual directo of sthe Converts League of . the 'Catholic. Daughters of Americas = most