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* A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City @he shawa Daily Succeeding The Oshawa Reformer dimes "All the News While It Is VOL. 9--NO. 50 and Published at Oshawa, Ont. Sundays Day Except - Canada, E: "Holidays OSHAWA, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 1931 12 Cents a "Week; 3 Cents a Copy EIGHT PAGES SHAWA SESSIONS BEST ON RECORD Prominent Citizens Honored at Legion Convention OSHAWA MEN ELECTED TO HONORARY OFFICE IN CANADIAN LEGION Col. R. S. McLaughlin, Mayor Ernie Marks and Captain (Rev.) E. Har- ston Selected for Honors TAKE PLACE AMONG OUTSTANDING MEN Bring Honor to Oshawa in Being Selected For Trib- ute to Their Staunch Sup- port of Legion Activities Oshawa was signally honored by the Canadian Legion when three of its representative citi- zens were elected to honorary office in the Ontario Provincial Command at the final session of the big convention which con- cluded yesterday. Col. R. S. McLaughlin becomes Honorary President of the Pro- vincial Command. Mayor Ernie Marks becomes Honorary Vice-President of the Ontario orgayization. Captain (Rev.) E, Harston becomes the Honorary Chaplain. As reported elsewhere in this paper many outstanding Cana- dians were elected yesterday to honorary and executive offices in the Legion, the honor which comes to this city in the selection of three outstanding citizens being" apparent, GANDHI LEAVES FOR CONFERENCE Clad in Loin Cloth, Takes Along Two Goats (By Canadian Press) Bombay, India," Aug. 20.-- Mahatma Gandhi, clad only in loin cloth and shawl and accom- panied by his two goats, sailed for England today to attend the second round table conference. Thousands of people gathered at the docks. -------- NEW PRESIDENT 15 OPTIMISTIC "We'll Stick Together Like Glue", Says Legion Head An encouraging message, giv- ing promise of continued pro- gress in the future and the ac- complishment of even greater things than have been achieved in the past, was given to the Le- gion Convention by the newly elected president, Col. F, J. Picking, who was forced to leave last night before the convention closed. "It we stick together, work together and resolve to co-oper- ate to the best of our ability for the great cause in whi © we are so deeply interested, there is no power on earth which can hola us back," Col. Picking said. "After this I think the On- tario Command should change it's name to Irish Canadians,' Col. Picking said with a flash of humour. "We may fight each other but when we are attacked by anything outside the family thea we'll stick together like glue." . Legion Supports Ramsay MacDonald Sympathy with the Brit. ish Ln Bb in its effort to strengthen Britain's posi- tion in the face of serious difficulties, was expressed by the Ontario Command of the Canadian Legion in the concluding hours of the con- vention last night. The convention adopted a resolution conveying to Rt. Hon, Ramsay MacDonald, premier of Great Britain the sincere hope of the Legion that the new non government might effectively solve the tremendous probe lems which are now beset. Hog the nations & * POLIGE FIGHT ARMED BANDITS Gunman Killed in Run- ning Battle Near Calgary (By Canadian Press) Calgary, Alta, Aug. 29--0One gun- man killed, Constable Stewart, of Okotoks was wounded twice and two of the gunman's companions arrested in a pistol fight between police and the trio at Okotoks, Al- ta., shortly before midnight as a sequel to the slugging and robbing of a Calgary taxi driver last night. The names of the dead gunman or his companions are unknown. A squad of detectives raced from Cal- gary to Oiltown, 30 miles south, when the call for aid was received. The taxi driver was slugged over the head while driving three men to a city address. Driven to the country, the cab driver was gagged and tied to tree. Three men took his car and drove toward Okotoks. Meanwhile the driver released him- self and turned in an alarm. Police chased the car for many miles down the road as the gunmen opened fire, The bandits car stopped when one man was killed. STILL TALKING OF BANQUET Many Incidents of Big Function Created an Impression Citizens of Oshawa who were priveleged to be present at the big banquet held in the Armouries on Thursday evening, when Earl Jellicoe was the guest of honor, are still talking about this mem- orable occasion. One of the incidents of the eve- ning's program which created a deep impression was the observ- ance of the two-minute silence in memory of those who paid the su- preme sacrifice during the Great War. During this impressive period one could have heard the proverbial pin drop on the asphalt floor of the banquet hall, while the impression was deepened by a tableau represent a soldier and sailor, in full marching order standing on either side of an il- luminated white cross on a raised platform crected for the occasion. Standing motionless, with arms reversed, during the silence and during the sounding of tne 'Last Post," these sentries came slowly to the present as Reveille was sounded, the whole little symbol- ic presentation being most effec- tively arranged and carried out. A Human Touch The sympathy of the huge audi- ence undoubtedly went out to Admiral of the Fleet, Earl Jelli- coe, when each individual realiz- ed that the Admiral wad going through a period of mental stress owing to the illness of his daugh- ter, Lady Gwendolyn, in Mont- real. » The toastmaster announced that Earl Jellicoe was forced to leave early as he had an appoint- ment to telephone the doctor in attendance on his daughter at 10.15 o'clock, and there was not one person in the huge audience who would have raised his voice to bid him stay. Musical Program ' The Band of the Ontario Regi- ment, under the direction of Bandmaster Dempsey, W.O.IL, rendered a splendid program dur. ing the evening. During the days of the conven- tion which has just closed Mr. Dempsey and his splendid band was on the job practically all the time, the appreciation of the Le- gion members being shown in some measure when he was pre- sented with a ceremonial baton as a small token of this apprecia- tion, on the occasion of the pic- nic held on Wednesday evening at Lakeview Park. The Regiment's Contribution Officers and N.C.0.'s of the On- tario Regiment contributed not a little to the success of the occa- sion. Several of the non-com- missioned officers were in uniform and acted as ushers, while the offi- cers were 'At Home" to many guests who otherwise would have been without suitable entertain- ment and accommodation. Hear Every Word The use of electric amplifiers at the head table, to increase the volume of tone in the addresses, was a most thoughtful idea, Many COL. R, S. McLAUGHLIN Honorary President of the Ontario Provincial Command and a life member of the Oshawa Branch. Col. cLaughlin's staunch sup- port of the Canadian Legion makes his election most deserved. OWIMMER LEAVES Local Veteran Will "Take a Chance" in Big Swim J. W. Everitt, the Oshawa war veteran who is entered for the big marathon swim at the C.N.E. to be held on Wednesday of next week, leaves for Toronto to-day where he will report at Johnny Walker's training camp to put himself under his advice until the day of the swim. While Everitt is in excellent condition, and confident that he can finsh the course on Wednes- day, he is rather worried about the maintenance of his family during his absence. Belonging as he does to the ranks of the unemployed, he stat- ed to The Times to-day that he felt it much better to go to To- ronto, and take his chance of win- hing a prize in the swim, than "to sit at home twiddling his thumbs." "I cannot get a job in Oshawa, and therefore cannot earn money for the maintenance of my wife and kiddies," sald Mr. Everitt, "but if I go to Toronto I at least stand a chance of bringing home a slice of the prize money. That is better than sitting at home twiddling my thumbs." He expressed confidence that, if weather conditions in Toronto forced the officials~in charge of the swim to announce postpone- ments of the event, the good peo- ple of Oshawa would not allow his wife and five kiddies to suffer from want. ' "I am going to take a chance, anyhow," said Mr. Everitt, Bl CONTINGENT T0 WARRIOR DAY Oshawa Legion Members Left for Toronto This Morning Accompanied by the Ontario Reg- imental Band, resplendent in its fine new uniforms, Oshawa's contingent to the Warrior Day celebration at the Canadian National Exhibition left for Toronto at eight o'clock this morning in a fleet of five motor coaches. The contingent included practically all the members of the local branch of the Canadian Legion a number of other war veterans and several = members of the Ontario Regiment. The men "fell in" at the market building and there took transportation for Toronto, The great majority of delegates, who were in attendance at the con- vention of the Ontario Command of the Canadian Legion here, left the city this morning. Some are re- turning to their homes today but th» majority will first go to Tor- onto to participate in the Warriors' Day demonstration. ite a few of the delegates are also attending the Dominion Com- mand convention which is being held in Niagara Falls this coming week. They will go on to Niagara Falls from Toronto, HAS BUSY DAY Toronto, Aug. 29--Earl Jellicoe, Admiral of the Fleet and wartime leader of Britain's fighting force on the sea, today divided his attention between the wounded soldiers who still lie in Toronto hospitals, and the thousands of veterans who march past him at the Canadian National Exhibition's annual review. ing their addresses, were not in front of the amplifiers and the wae mosh marked, - FOR TORONTO M. McINTYRE HOOD First Vice-President of the (m- tario Provincial Command, who | has served as Second Vice. | President for the past year. | Mr. Hood is President of the | Oshawa Branch. | CAPT. (REV.) E. HARSTON Honorary Chaplain of the Ontario organization. As Chaplain of the Oshawa Branch Capt, Harston is an indefatigable worker in the in- terests of the Legion, LT..COL. F. J. PICKING I"tesident of the Ontario Pro- vincial Command, Canadian Legion, formerly First Vice: President and Honorary Secre- tary. Col Picking is from St. Thomas. MAYOR ERNIE MARKS Honorary Vice-President of the Provincial Command whose elec. tion brings honour to the city which he serves as Chief Magis- trate. Discuss Many Problems On Last Convention Day Legion Advocates Establishment of Old Soldiers' Homes, Minimum Salary for Veterans in Civil Service, New Service Bureau at Hamilton--Motion Lost to Pro- hibit Political Discussion The Service Bureau Committees in presenting its report yester- day to the Canadian Legion Con- vention, recommended thdt a bu- reau be established at Hamilton as soon as this igs possible, while the appointment of an additional adjustment officer to cover North- ern Ontario, and working out from the Toronto office, was sug- gested. The formation of a tra- velling medical board also was urged, to function in the cases of veterans who were domiciled in the United States. The present system of examination of pension applicants by the United States Veterans' Bureau was gaid to have proved: wnsatisfactory. The report was unanimously adopted. Minimum Salary for Veterans Among the resolutions submit- ted and carried were the follow- ing "That Parliament be urged to amend the Civil Service Act, empowering the Civil Service Commission and departments of the Government to pay an ade- quate salary to veterans now em- ployed by the Government, the minimum of such salary to be not less than $90 per month." "That in view of the fact that, in tests and examinations of vet- erans for Government positions, irrevelant and vexatious questions have been put to candidates, which have no bearing on the qualifications of the applicant, representation be made to Parlia- ment requesting more generous treatment in the matter of exam- inations for yeterans and that duly qualified ex-service men can be examined only as to their knowledge of the specific posi- tion vacant", "That, in view of the present labor situation, the Civil Service regulations requiring retirement at the age of 65 be regularly en- forced." "That action be taken immedi~ ately to make permanent the many ex-service men in the Civil Service who are employed in the Postoffice and other departments as temporary employees only." It was stated by delegates that cases were known where em- ployees hag bee as long as four- teen years on thé temporary star, and thus déprived of many bene- fits which would accrue if they took their places as' permanent employees. Burcaun Under Legion Considerable interest was tak=« eningr i Ll tell in Meetings V. Conroy of Toronto and Dele- gate' Wallace of Windsor, in which it was urged that the Vet- erans' Bureau be taken from the jurisdiction of the Department of Pensions and Health and placed for administrative purposes under the Canadian Legion. The establishment of old sol- diers' homes by the Dominion Government, where veterans could spend the eventide of life among their own comrades in comfortable circumstances, also was recommended in a resolution carried. It was pointed out that at the present time there are 15,- 000 veterans of 60 years of age and over in Canada, many of whom were homeless and without kith or kin. « Politics Barred By a standing vote a motion to forbid the discussion of partisan politics at any Legion meeting or to publicly involve the Legion in this way, ejther by correspond- ence or on a public platform, was declared lost. The Credentials Commijtee re- ported that 242 accredited dele- gates and 177 fraternal delegates had been seated at the 1931 con- vention, these representing 124 branches of the Legion in Ontar- i 0. The Poppy Fund Committee re- commended that the collection, administration and distribution of the money so raised be placed in the hands of the Canadian Le- gion exclusively, and that pop- pies sold be confined to those pro- duced. by ex-soldiers, manufactur- ed exclusively of Canadian mater- ial. The responsibility of caring for the administration of the fund, which is applied solely for the relief of veterans and their dependents, was referred to in the report as "the most sacred of trusts." CONFESSES MURDER (By Canadian Press) Clarksburg, W. Va., Aug, 29. --Andrew Moore, Harrison Coun- ty Jailer, announced today that C. O. Pierson, 45, had confessed to the murder of a woman and three children whose bodies were found under his garage yester- day. Moore said Pierson promised of today Elected to Office at Canadian Legion Convention HARRY BRAY Re-elected to the office of Chair man of the Convention after twelve months of service. Harry Bray is a Pensions Advocate on the Pensions Tribunals for the Toronto District ANY FEATURES © AT JAMBOREE Many Parks Will Stage Displays and Jungle During the big Scout Jamboree taking place in Oshawa on Satur- day, September 19, with the pro- gram continuing over the follow- ing Sunday, . the committee in charge is most anxious that any visiting Packs, who are able will stage "Jungle Dances' as these exhibitions are most interesting fromi mw Spectacular point of view. Handicraft displays will also be exhibited during the program and it is expected that many Packs and Troops will have these displays on exhibition. The main feature of the pro- gram, so far as the Scouts them- selves are concerned, will, of course, be the competitions for championship awards held be- tween the different bodies of Scouts and Wolf Cubs. Points for the championship trophy will be awarded to the Wolf Cub as having the neatest pack in the big ceremonial parade and also for the best interpreta- tion of "The Grand Howl." Points will not be given to Wolf Cub Packs for exhibition dances or exhibition games but a handi- craft exhibition is being held for which points for the champion- ship will be allowed. Another feature of the gram on Saturday will be the "Council Fire' to be held at eight o'clock in" Rotary Park, at which Troops will compete in put- ting on a ten-minute program. The Oshawa committee has per- fected all arrangements for this event and every Scout or Wolf Cub is looking forward to the program. HUGE CREDIT FOR GT. BRITAI Loan of Four Hundred Million Dollars Offered New York, Aug. 29.--The most powerful banking inteeasts in France and the United States com bined yesterday in offering the gi- gantic credit of $4000,000,000 to the British treasury as a measure of their confidence in Great Brit- ain. J. P. Morgan and Company for- mally announced that a group of more than 100 United States banks and banking houses had combined in the extension of half of the credit, while extension of a like amount was announced in Paris. The credit is believed to be the largest private banking credit to a foreign government in financial history, and the negotiations were completed by cable and trans-At- lantic telephone in the extraor- dinarily short time of 36 hours, United States banks explained that the credit was substantially larger than the British Govern- ment had had any thought of ask- ing for, and was made of such huge proportions as to banish all doubts as to the stability of Brit- ish finance. The view wag ex- pressed that the credit should react favorably throughout the world of finance, in view of the traditional position of London as principal bankers to the world. WEATHER Probabilities = Stone gouth: pro- COL. F. J. PICKING NEW PRESIDENT '| Elected by Convention Yes- terday--M. M. Hood First Vice-President Col. F. J. Picking, of Toronto, secretary of the Ontario Com- mand of the Canadian Legion last year, was elected president for 1931-32 at the concluding session of the Legion convention yester- day afternoon. The presidency was contested by Col. Picking and 8. A. Wal- lace, of Windsor. After the re- sult of the election was made known, upon motion of Comrade Wallace, the election was maae unanimous. "The only thing I can say is 'thank you' '" the new president elect stated as the delegates loud- ly applauded him. "I am only human and, of course, may make mistakes. But I assure you I shall do my very best." As the defeated candidate for the presidency automatically en- tered the contest for the first vice- presidency, there were three candidates for that office, S. A. Wallace, M. Mcintyre Hood, of Oshawa, and T. D. Allen, Toron- tu. The vote resulted in the el- ection of Comrade Hood, who was second vice-president last year. "I thank you most sincerely" the new first vice-president said. "] have tried during the past twelve months to be worthy of promotion and will do all in my power to advance the cause of the organization which we love so dearly." After two ballots had heen taken, scrutineers announced that Comrade Wallace, of Windsor, had been elected second vice- president. Upon motion of Cap- tain Grant, of Oshawa, who con- tested the second ballct, the el- ection was made unanimous. Appreciation for his election was expressed by Comrade Wal- lace. Harry Bray of Toronto, popul- ar Legion chairman, was re elec- ted to this post for another torm cut of three candidates. Loud ap- p'zuse on the part of the dele- gates, indicated the general favor with which Comrade Bray's re- election was received. With a clear majority over all. Rev. Roy D. Mess, of 'Barrie. was e'ected to the position of vice- chairman. The vote was then made unanimous, Honorary officers of the Ontario Command as elected by the con- vention are Grand Patron, Lord Bessborough; Patron, Sir W. Mulock, acting Lt.-Governor of Ontario; Honorary President, Col. R. S. McLaughlin, Oshawa; Hon- orary Vice-Presidents, General Victor Williams, Toronto; Cap- tain John Lang, Sault Ste. Marie; and Mayor Ernie Marks, of Osh. awa; Honorary Chaplains, Capt. Rev. E. Harston, Oshawa; Rev. Stnart Parker, Toronto; Canon Cody, Toronto; and Rev. Sidney Lambert, Toronto. The following zone representa. tives were elected Zone No. 1. -- J. Linegar, Windsor. Zone No. 2.--F, Harrington, Wallaceburg. Zone No. 3.--J. Gore, Lon- don. : Zone No. 4.--I1. Cameron, St. (Continued on page 3) BRITISHERS ARE READY TO GONE Would Welcome Empire Exposition Says Ferguson Toronto, Aug. 29.--A strongly urged proposal that the Cana- dian National Exhibition invite the nations of the Empire to use the facilities of the institution to stage a mammoth British Em- p.re Exposition here in 1923 or i434, was made before the oper- ing C.N.E. directors' luncheon yesterday by Hon. G. Howard Ferguson, Canadian High Com- missioner to Great Britain, Heard attentively by such nota- bles as Earl Jellicoe, guest of honor, at the luncheon, Premier Henry and Sir William Clark, British High Commissioner in Canada, Mr. Ferguson de:z.ared that he could give "almost an assurance that nothing would please the British people more than to come here in such a ven- ture." "I did a little feeling out be- fore I left England," he said, "and 1 know that such 'a proposal would be received sympathetical- DELEGATES CONVINCED OSHAWA GATHERING ~ WAS BEST IN HISTORY Resolution In Appreciation of Hospitality and Enter- tainment Enthusiastically Adopted at Final Busi ness Session OSHAWA PRESIDENT * SPOKE FOR CITIZENS Expressed Delight Felt by Oshawa People That the Convention Was a Suc- cessful One Delegates to the annual con< vention of the Canadian Legion, Ontario Command, which con- cluded its sessions here last night, have gone back to their homes with the firm conviction that Oshawa is the finest conven- tion city in Ontario. It is the opinion of all that the conven- tion just concluded is the finest ever held in the history of the Ontario Command and that fio city could have been more grac- fous or hospitable in its treat- ment of the delegates. The city, the mayor, the city council, the local branch of the , Legion, R. S, McLaughlin, Gen- eral Motors of Canada Ltd Chamber of Commerce, the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Oshawa branch, the three service clubs and other bodies received gemer- ous praise before the convention finally wound up its business for another year last night. In fact three resolutions were devoted - to the sole purpose of expressing the heart felt appreciation of the delegates for the enjoyable three days which they spent in session here. Particularly the Oshawa branch of the Legion was commended for the months of preparation and planning which resulted in a program as inter- esting as it .was varied, with strict attention given to the comfort, happiness and entertain. ment of every delegate. Such resolutions were passed with hearty unanimity. . Nor did the convention fore get the press for the time and energy which it devoted to re- porting the convention proceed= ings. Especially was The Times congratulated for "the ful} and accurate reports of the conven= tion published in its columns." The convention would have efficient servicg which was ren- dered by the young ladies of the stenographic staff. Their work was not forgotten and ft was placed on record by the con- vention that "Their cheerful and willing labours have materially aided the efficient conduct of the business of the convention." Before the convention ad. journed Comrade M. McIntyre Hood, president of the Oshawa branch and newly elected first vice-president, took over the chair and on behalf of the branch expressed the great delight which it had afforded to Oshawa to have been the sceng of the 1931 convention. The honor which had been conferred upon the city was a considerable one and in the success of the gathering, the Oshawa branch considered that it had been well repaid for the efforts that had been expended. "Let us face the future with confidence", Comrade Hood said, "and all work together in one harmonious whole, always re- membering that our aim is ser- vice." ; The convention then broke up with the singing of "Auld j Syne" and "God Save the King. A daily paper declares that. it will soon be possible for an air man to fly from America to Eng- land and back again in 24 hours. Not if he is really thirsty. LEE NEE EEE EN EE ENE . ANOTHER FREAK The present summer seems to be an excellent one for freak vegetables and fruits, the latest spe cimen of perverted, or di- verted, nature brought to the attention of the Star Boarder in The Times of- fice being a perfect twin blue-gage plum, gathered from a tree in the garden of John Sykes, 14 Willlam Street East. : Twin plums are exceed ingly rare and the speci men shown was all the more intéresting as each plum was perfectly formed" except for the "Siamese" joint running through the whole length and even to the tip of the stalk. . - . * . * . -. - . . * . * " - . . . . Ld » . - . » - - * * LJ . . * - » LJ LJ . * LJ . * Ld -. J Ld * - . . - Le sen SAB RSALALALEEN ~ hardly been possible without the -