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A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City @he Osh aa Dail Succeeding The Oshawa Reformer 3 Times PROBS. Fair, Lower Temperature and Snowflurries Tomorrow. VOL. 10--NO. 66 OSHAWA, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1932 12 Cen's a Week; 3 Cents a Copy SIX PAGES SINCLAIR HITS CODY APPOINTMENT FORBRA, AN OUTSIDER * WON GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE TODAY Bottom Weight Horse. at Odds of Fifty to One, Finished Three Lengths Ahead of Egremont, An- other Outsider ONLY EIGHT HORSES COMPLETED COURSE Shaun Goilin, Winner in 1930, Finished in Third Place -- Grakle, Last Year's Winner and Fa- vorite, Retired Early in Race Aintree, Liverpool, Mar, 18 -- Fencing in faultless fashion, W, Parsonage's seven-year old Forbra, starting at odds of fifty to one, won the 91st running of the Grand Na- tional this afternoon, Fornra finished the four and half miles, with its thirty-two jumps, three lengths ahead of Mrs. Ire- land's Egremont, who in turn was well ahead of Shaun Goilin, owned by W. H. Midwood, winner of the greatest steeplechase two years ago, Only cight finished out of thirty. six starters, Forbra and Agremont, a 33 to 1 shot, each carried the low= est weight of 147 pounds, while Shaun Goilin, starting at 40 to 1, was allotted 172 pounds, only three below the top weight. More than two hundred thousand persons saw the running, which was over hard ground in clear but cold weather. Just before the race, Grakle, winner in record time last year, was made the favorite at 15 to 2. Once again, however, a Grand National favorite disappointed for Grakle retired before completing the first circuit, QUEBEC SAFETY LEAGUE ASKS FOR PROTECTIVE LAW Suggests Mixing Tear Gas With Poisonous Gases in Fumigating Buildings Montreal, Que.--Once more the Province of Quebec Safety Lea- gue will ask the provincial au- thorities to enact a law ordering the use of tear gas as a protec- tion when deadly poisonous gases are used in disinfecting buildings, it was announced recently at the league's offices. The league also asks that tom- panies doing this kind of work and their employes be licensed and that specific directions be giv- en, It is felt that a provincial reg- ulation is needed since the dang- er exists not only in Montreal, but in many towns and munici- palities of the province, It is thought that the best means to protect the public at large is to order the deadly gases to be mix- ed with tear gas, which would make it impossible for anyone to either enter or remain in a place where the deadly gas still lurked. #COUT WORLD MEET TO BOOST HUNGARY Hungarians predict that Godol- lo, near Budapest, will earn a place in history alongside Ar- rowe Park, England, when the fifth world gathering of Boy Scouts is held there next year. They are counting upon the pres- ence of Canadian Scouts, R.N. BASSETT WAS SPEAKER AT THE HINSHEN'S CLUB Spoke Optimistically Re- garding Future of Osh- awa and Dominion At the regular meeting of the Kinsmen Club held last night in the Genosha Hotel, the principal speaker was Norman Bassett who took for his subject "Business." Mr. Bassett, in "his very thoughtful speech, spoke most optimistically regarding the fu- ture prosperity of Oshawa and this Dominion as a whole. Tracing the history of business and industrial development of Canada since the time of Confed- eration, Mr, Bagsett proved very conclusively that this Dominion has successfully weathered storms which were more severe than the economic depression through which it is now passing, emphas- ing the point that even to-day, under existing conditions, the standard of living is considerably higher than it has ever been in the past. He recalled, for the benefit of his hearers, other periods in the history of Oshawa when this com- munity has heen far harder hit through industrial depression, and predicted that prosperity would return as it has done be- fore provided the business men of the city retained an optimistic outlook and put forth every ef- fort towards thls end, The meeting was presided over by Russell Storks, president of the club, who had as his honored guest Al, Haverson of this city. The attendance was well up te the average, with many plans for future activities among the mem- bers being informally discussed, LOCA. MAN FINED $90 AND COSTS Charge Against C. M. An- derson Heard in Court rt Toronto Today (by Canadian Press) Toronto, Mar. 18. -- Charles M., Anderson, of Oshawa, was convicted in police court today of failing to return to the scene of an accident, and was fined $50 and costs or thirty days. On a reckless driving charge the bench reserved judgment till March 31, On the viaduct at Danforth Avenue on February 18 last, po- ilce allege the accused automo- bile mounted the sidewalk, struck down Fred Page and Gordon Clay, and then continued on its way. Both victims had to be tak- en to the hospital. Detective Mc- Master told the court the night was dark and the roads slippery. There was a mark on the back of the car where it had struck the balustrade of the viaduct, The officer read a statement by the accused, in which he acknowl. edged striking the boys and then sald he kept on going until he had his car under control. Then he stopped it and came back. Ac- cused acknowledged he failed to make his identity known to the poilce or the injured lads, After standing around about ten min- utes, he had proceeded to Osh- awa, his statement sald. Counsel for the accused then pleaded gullty for his client for falling to letirg to the scene of an acci- ent, Provincial Treasurer Announces Details of New Corporation Taxes Toronto, Mar, 18.-Provincial Treasurer Edward A. Dunlop, last night, gave notice of the bill by which the Corporations Tax Act of the Province wili he amended to bring to the Traasury some $2,000,000 in additional revenue annually. The bill will come up for first reading on Monday. The tax in- creases it provides for are: Tax on banks will be increased from $100 to $200. Tax Increases on {insurance companies will be: Life compan- {se, from 114 per cent. of pre- miums to 3%: "fire dompapim, the same; miscellaneous. compan fer, from 1 to 2 per cent, Trust and loan companics are now taxed to the extent of une- twenty-fifth of their capital re- serve, The new tax will be one- twentiath, The tax on telegraph compans fes is being raised from 1{ of 1 per cent. to 1 per cent, on the capital investment. The telephone companies tax is to be raised from %.of 1 per cent, to 3-8 of 1 per cent. A new tax of $60 on every head office and branch office doing business in the Province is to come ino effect. This is not to exceed omne-fidh of 1 per cent, of the paid-up capital, with a minimum tax of $20. This tax will include the fil- Ing fee which is at present paid into. the Provincial Secretary's Department, In future only one return will be required--to the Provinelal Treasurer. The proposed 1 per cent, tax on net profits of corporations, as announced in the Budget speech, is to be determined on the same basis as profits - under the Do- minion Income Tax Act are dg termined, WAY BELL MARKS WIDELY KNOWN 5 ACTRESS, PASSE Was Sister-in-Law of Ex- Mayor Ernie Marks-- Had Eventful Career An outstanding figure in the theatrical world passed away in the Toronto General Hospital on Thursday in the person of May A. Bell Marks, wife of W. R. Marks and sister-in-law of ex- Mayor Ernie Marks of this city. Mrs, Marks had been {ll for about eight weeks coming from her home near Christie Lake for treatment in Tosonto but in spite of the efforts of her physicians ber condition gradually becamo worse until the time of her death. Although sixty years of age Mrs. Marks was still active in the drama until overtaken by illness, and up until a few weeks ago was planning to fill a contract for the broadcasting of mystery dra- mas over the radio. In the full bloom of her success some years ago, as leading lafy with the famous Marks Bros, the- atrical company, May A. Bell as her name then appeared on the program enjoyed a reputation for skillful characterization of dra- matic characters which was prob- ably second to none in her clase in this Dominion, Known all over Canada by patrons of the theatre her name on any program was a sufficient guarantee of high-class entertainment and a performance of outstanding ability, With the advent of the moving pleture house, and advancing age, during late years Mrs, Marks had lived with her husband in semi- retirement at their home near Christie Lake. Her marriage took place in Kingston about thivty-four years ago under somewhat dramatie cir- cumstances, The Marks Company was occupying the old Grand Opera House in that city as a stock company when the theatre was destroyed by fire and the company lost practically all their property, and it was on the day following this disaster that the wedding ceremony was performed in Kingston, Possessed of an inexhaustible fund of humour, coupled with a kindlinesg of heart which endear- od her to all with whom she came into contact both professionally and in private life. Mrs, Marks will be sincerely mourned by a host of friends all over this con- tinent, Her remains are being taken from Toronto to Christie Lake to-day where interment will take place. GOV'T SUSTAINED IN BUDGET VOTE IN LEGISLATURE Division After Debate Gives Government Ma- jority of 78 to 19 Toronto, March 18, -- The On- tario Legislature last night, by a recorded vote of 78-19, reject. ed the Liberal want-of-confidence amendment condemning the Henry Government | "for its alarming increase of the Provin- cial debt and its failure to place the financial affairs of Ontario fairly before the people," and on the same division carried the main motion to go into supply fo consider the estimates. This 'final curtain" om the Budget debate came at 10.30 o'clock, after three days of argn- ment--one of the shortest Bud- get debating periods in the his- tery of the local House -- and now makes possible the Thursday inext) wind-up of the 1933 busi- noss that has generally been fore- cost. A feature of the csosing hours of the debate was the bombshell of the Liberal Leader, Mr, Sin- cialr, regarding possible political leanings in the Cody leadership of the University of Toronto, coupled with his charge that the vague, Indefinite statements of the Hydro Commission with re- sard to the recent Ottawa expos- ure of 'some dealing between Ferguson and Sweezey," had on- ly aggravated public suspicion and increased public demand for a wide-open Hydro inquiry, Hon. Harry C. Nixon vigorous- ly arraigned the Government's fi- nancial policy. Provincial Treasurer Dunlop briefly but belligerently defended the credit of Ontario and the rate which the Provipce paid to tioat its recent $25,000,000 do- mestic loan, NO FIRE CALLS The fire department reported this' morning that they had not received any calls during the last two days. This in some measure was thought to be due to the re- turn of more moderate weather. However members of the depart- ment said that it would not be long beford the season for grass fires arrived. Interesting Lecture on Ireland and Simcoe St. A vivid word picture of condi- tions in Ireland from the latter part of the eighteenth century up to the present time was drawn by Rev. J, Hamilton Smythe of Zion United Church, when he addressed the members of the Men's Brotherhood of Simcoe Street United Church at their regular monthly banquet held last night. ; "Ireland and the Irish" was the subject of Rev, Mr. Smythe's in- formative address, which he pre- ceeded with some clever stories spiced with Irish wit and humour, fitting to the occasion of St. Pat. rick's Day, The grievances of Ire- land the speaker placed under four heads, religious, financial, agricul- tural and political. Financial and agricultural difficulties have been somewhat over come with the doing away with the Landlord System, and of the two remaining the politi- cal is the more serious. 'Just what would be the best parliamentary procedure for Ireland 7" is the ques- tion that has puzzled Britain ever the Irish at Brotherhood since its first interests in that coun- try. Mr. Smythe stated that Eng- land has recognized some mistakes she made in her early dealings with Ireland but of recent years has done everything to make restitution for those mistakes. Ireland in asking for Home Rule, asks for something that not even the Lord could grant to a people who have not yet learn- ed how to live peaceably among themselves, War Intervened In 1913 the Emerald Isle could have had Home Rule, the bill solici- ting it was passed in the British parliament, but the people were struggling so within the country that they were not capable of ruling themselves. Then the Great War broke out and Britain, feeling her duty to the struggling and sceming- ly op~ressed little country, gave it her protection, without putting her under any financial obligations, Again after the War, when the Irish Republican party established itself, unrest prevailed and resulted (Continued on page 4) Flowers from Parkwood Admired and Win Prizes at Toronto Show From the Parkwood Conserva- tories of R, 8. McLaughlin of this city is a wonderful exhibit of tu- lipe, rhododendrons, azaleas, cin- eraria, hydrangea, spapdragons aud roses, at the Flower Show be- ng held this week in the Eaton's College Street Auditorium, Tor- onto, One of the colorful mounds of butterfly plants that stand near the entrance to the auditor. fum is from Parkwood, It has been the centre of much admira- tion, Added to perfection and beau- ty of the flowers in the display is the art and skill of their ar- rangement, The platform with its background of cerulean blue gky with pink blossoming trees ana gay beds of tulips has been made to blend and conform to & selting of a sunken garden, A queenly basket of orchids has been another attraction at the flower show, The rhododendron exhibition from the Parkwood conservator. fes has been awarded a first prize and the schizanthus (poor man's orchid) from the same conserva- tory won a second place, Lady Faton's having been awarded the first prize, BAZAAR HELD BY LEGION AUXILIARY Successful Function Staged in Armories Yesterday Afternoon The Ladles' Auxiliary. of the Oshawa Branch of the Canadian Legion held a St. Patrick's Ba- zgaar yesterday afternoon in the Armouries to raise money for the Clubhouse building fund, The affair was officially opened by Mrs. R, B. Smith, who in a charming speech complimented the ladies of the Auxiliary on all of their splendid work. When Mrs. Smith had declared the bazaar open, she was presented with a beautiful nosegay of nar- clssl, daffodils and tulips, by Mrs, H. Foote, president of the Auxiliary. The two recreation rooms at tho front of the armouries were used by the ladies. In one, booths were set up and different articles pinced on sale. Mrs, T. Dalby, ra. A, Gladman and Mrs, Woods sold aprons and fancy work, Mra, Willlam Cullings, Jr., and Mrs. Willlam Cullings Sr., were in charge of the home cooking booth, Mrs, Jarvis and Mrs, J Nath sold candy and the clerks: in the Country Store were Mrs. Ada Bouckley and Mrs; Macklow. Mrs, Chas, Brown and Mrs. R Owen sold the kitchen things and the flower booth was in charge of Mrs. Holbrook, The tea room on the opposite side of the hall, was prettily dec- rated with green for St. Patrick's Day and here the following ladles looked after those who stopped for tea: Mrs. J, Beavis, Mrs, Kel- lar. Mrs, Stonebridge, Mrs, R. Armitage, Mrs. E. Willlams, Mrs. W. Beach, Mrs, Woodward, Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs, A. Lundy, Dur. ing the afternoon the bazaar was well patronized and the ladies of the Auxiliary were greatly satis- flod with their efforts to make it a success, AUSTRALIA FAVORS BRITISH FILMS Canberra, Australia.--The Aus- tralian Film Censor's annual re- port shows that Great Britain sup- plied 19.6 percent. of the total films shown in Australia in 1931, compared with 8.6 percent. iu 1930 and 7.4 percent. in 1929, "Though they have improved," it is arserted, "British flms continue to include a high proportion of poor quality, Smartness and soph- {stication running into suggestive- ness and indecency are evident." The perecutage of British films cut, it is added, was 30, while 8.7 percent. were rejected, compared with 35 percent, 'of American films cut and 4.8 rejected. "The moral standard of films has not improved, and there seems no hope of 'attaining our goal:-the abolition of the Cengorship." MISSING TORONTO LAWYER SOUGHT Samuel S. Martin Believed to be in Oshawa. Whitby District Chief of Police Friend stated to The Times this morning that the disappearance of Samuel S. Martin, Toronto barrister, had been reported to him by the To- ronto Police Department but sald further that he was at a Joss to understand why the missing man was supposed to be in this dis- trict, In a report carried by a To- ronto newspaper this morning it was stated. that Martin, who lives at 43 Nanton Avenue, Tor- onto had been missing from his home since yesterday morning and was belleved to be suffering from a lapse of memory. It was stated that he was believed to be somewhere in the Whitby. Oshawa district. The missing man is stated to be six feet two inches tall, slightly stooped, and was wearing a grey sult, dark coat, christie hat and black shoes, He Is 68 years of age. TWN HAIISFS IN CITY ARE ROBBED Only Small Amounts Stol- en From Nassau Street Residences Tt was learned this morning that two break-ins were report- od to the police as having occur. red on Wednesday night, In both cases the places entered were residences and by a coincidence both on the same street and with- in a short distance of each other, The homes sntered were those of Thomas Seton, 262 Nassau Street, where as far as could be learned only three cents were taken. The other home was that of Ernest Bourne, 240 Nassau Street, were $8.76 was missed after a checkup was made, SCOUTS FOR HUDSON'S BAY CO. i Old Country Rovers of several years' experience are being sought by the Hudson's Bay Co. tor apprenticeship posts in Can- eda. Ten or more have heen In touch with Dominion Scout Head- quarters. A recent typical let- ter from a Scottish Rover tells of two months alone as cook with his factor on an Ungava Island, awaiting the freeze-up, then visits of Eskimos, the making of igloos, hunting seals and trapping foxes. All 'these young Scout adventur- ers write cheerily, reflecting the true Scout spirit under conditions that at times must be lonesomely trying ONE OF OLDEST HOMES IN CITY BEING WRECKED Former "Woon" Property at William and Simcoe Being Demolished One of Oshawa's oldest, and at one time one of its most beautiful homes is at present in the hands of the wreckers and being demolished, the old frame home generally known as "The Woon Property" on the north west corner of Simco and William Streets, This property, so far as can be ascertained, was built about 1870 by John Smith, a painter in the Joseph Hall works, predecessors to the Williams Piano Co. Ltd, and uncle of William Smith at that time mem- ber of the Ontario Legislative As sembly and a partner in the firm of Smith and McGaw who used to keep a livery stable in Oshawa, Later the property passed into the hands of Robert Woon and was oc cupied by Mr. Woon and his familt until his death about fifteen years ago, : During the years that it was oc cupied the house and property wa noted in Oshawa for the beauty of its surroundings, and the abundance of flowers which grew in its gar- dens. In later vears it has become unkempt and delapidated and was recently sold to be pulled down for the value of its salvage. FERGUSON WANTS TO GIVE EVIDENCE Home to Appear Be- fore Committee (By Canadian Press) London, Mar, 18.--G. Howard Ferguson, Canadian high com- missioner to Great Britain, has despatched a communication to the Canadian senate, expressing his. desire to come to Canada to give evidence before the com- mittee, He cabled the committee that reports connecting him with the Beauharnols-Ontario Hydro contract were absolutely untrue, In his communication, Mr, Ferguson denied the sick bed statement of Senator Andrew Haydon to the committee that Robert O. Sweezey, former presl- dent of the Beauharnols Com- pany bad told him he could not get a contract with the Hydro because Mr, Ferguson, then pre- mier of Ontario, "wouldn't let fit be signed until he got $200,000", CONSTABIF AT COBOURG IS FREED Acquitted of Drunkenness in Police Court Hear- ing Last Night Cobourg, March 18.---Hamilton Brown, night constable of Co- "curg since 1916, was honorably acquitted on a charge of being drunk in a public place last night, when he appeared hefore Leslie Wilson, J.P., in police court, Brown was found lying uncon- scious and in a pool of blood hy Provincial Constable R. Nobel of Gananoque on March 2 at 1.30 am, Dr, G, Ferris and Noble testi- ed that Brown had been drink- ng but was not intoxicated, Ex-Mayor Harry McGuire and Ex-Controller Peter Duncan stat- ed that the constable had been in poor health. Frank Lapp, publish- er, stated that Brown had come into his office for a chat an hour before the incident, and that he was sober, Murray Smith, a re- orter, who had seen Brown at 2.45 a.m,, also testified as to the sobriety of the constable, , TRE FIELD FORCE COUNTS S------ C. B. Gooderham, Dominion 'Aplarist for the Department of Agriculture at Ottawa, calls at- tention to an important phase of honey production in the follow- ing statement: 'The amount of honey which a colony can gather is largely dependent upon the number of hees that colony can release for fleld work during the 'period of the honey flow and upon the ability of the beekeeper to keep this force contentedly work- ing. The total number of bees within the colony is not a reliable index as to ita ability to gather honey, because it js only those bees that are ahove a defifiite age that are effective as nectar gather. ers and it is the number of bees in this force that counts in the production of surplug honey and furthermore, the strength of this force is dependent upon the care given the colony during the pre- vious eleven months and not up- on xpring management alone as 80 many beekeepers foudly hppe." CRITICISM DIRECTED AT PARTIZANSHIP OF NEW UNIVERSITY HEAD MEN OF CHURCH HOSTS TO LADIES AT ST. ANDREW'S Excellent Program Provid- ed at Special St. Pat- rick's Function St, Andrews United Church supper room was the scene of good cheer and galety ladt even- ing, when the men of §t. An- drew's Club undertook to enter- tain the ladies of the congrega- tion to a St. Patrick's Tea, and entertain them they did in right royal - fashion, The tablés were daintily decorated with appropri- ate trimmings, including sham- rocks, green candles and beau- tiful bouquets of cholee flowers, while the refreshments were such as to receive hearty con- zratulations from all the ladles. The men were bedecked with varl colored aprons and tiles and fantastic head gear while they tripped about with a facility which convinced the onlooker that they were to the manner born, Mrs, Broomfield, the popular president. of the Ladies' Ald So- ciety occupled the chair and the musical programme provided by the ladies was much appreciated y pl | hy all, It Included vocal gnlos by Expresses Desire to Come | Mrs. Cayley, Mrs, W. J Morri- son and Mrs. Roy, two fine nums- bers by a mixed quartette com- posed of the Misses McNab and Messrs, toy and Lambert, An instrumental duett by Mrs G. Lander and Mrg. Harrison and a humorous selection by Dr, Grant Berry. The selections were very appropriate for the occasion and each of the artists won hearty applause and were generous with encores, The outstanding feature of the evening was furnished by n newly organized band composed of the ladies of the church, who were gowned with old time relics of by gone days, each possessing a characteristic chara of her own, and as they paraded around the tables, courtesying to the au- dience, and displaying thelr gor. goousness and ancient splendor, they Invoked oxnressions of warm appreciation from one and all, while thelr vocal and jnstru- mental productions were a de- lightful surprise to everyone, Both the gentlemen and the ladies were heartily congratulated for putting on one of tha most charming social events that we have seen for some time, FPORT READY ON GARBAGE TENDERS Decision May Cause Dis- cussion at Monday Night's Council Meeting The Board of Works, according to inf rmation obtained by this pa- per, is now ready with a recommen- dation to be submitted to the City Council on Monday night to the effect that the lowest tender for the collection - of parbage be accepted. Th Board, however, was by no means unanimous in this decision and the whole question will very likely be re-opened, and cause con- siderable discussion, at the regular mecting of Council. A criminologist says that rarely are six-foot theives found in prison, Naturally, only men who are short need to steal, Liberal Leader Says It Is Unfortunate That Man of Extreme Partisan Views Should Be Presi. dent of University of Toronto CITES EXAMPLE SET BY QUEEN'S Henry Makes Premier Henry Spirited Defence. and Says Rev. Dr. Cody Is Far Be- yond Petty Politics Toronto, Mar, 18--Rev, Dr. H, J. Cody's appointment as president of the University otf Toronto brought about a sharp clash between Prem= ier George S. Henry and W, I, N, Sinclair, Liberal leader, in the Leg~ islature yesterday, following a vig= orous attack by the latter upon, the appointment of an individual who, he said, was "partisan in his polit= ical leanings and .who had had no post-graduate experience." The attack upon the appointment of Dr. Cody came during the wind- up of the budget debate in the af» ternoon, and Premier Henry was content to allow the Liberal House leader to speak without interruption, But in the evening session, with crowded galleries listening intently, Premier Henry hurled back the crit- icism in a fighting address which brought freqeunt applause from his supporters, The Premier spoke of the lofig and honourable connection of Dr. Cody with university affairs, of his activities as a member of the board_ of governors, and later as chaifman of that body, and of his services to the province as Minis« ter of Education, The Liberal' leader's attack on the appointment of Dr. Cody, which he termed "a great mistake", took the Legislature somewhat by surs prise, Fears An IN Day . Describing the president-elect as a "most estimable gentleman, a gifts ed orator and a pleasant at'ter-dine ner speaker," Mr, Sinclair asserted that Dr. Cody had hid no poste graduate experience, had not been closely in touch with academic af fairs, and that if he retained the political partisanship which he had manifested for so many years, it would be an "ill day for the Une iversity of Toronto," "His age, 63 years, is against him" said Mr. Sinclair, "I understand the age limit was raised to allow of his accepting the position, Sir Robert Falconer became president of the university at 43, and he is retiring at the age that Dr, Cody is becoms ing president, There is nothing pers sonal in my criticism of his appoint= ment, He is partisan in his political views, and was at one time a mem ber of the Conservative Government and participated in all election cam= paigns since the war on the side of the Conservative party, "I do think it is most unfortunate for the University of Toronto that a man with such partisan views should become the president of the University of Toronto," continued (Continued on page 4) OLD LANDMARK IS DESTROYED BY FIRE (By Canadian Press) Cooksville, Mar, 18--Once the fins est residence in Toronto township, the old Chateau Clair, a landmark on the Dundas highway for many years, was totally destroyed by fire early today. Of present occupants of the house, Mr, Desauteles and Mr, Burrage, only the latter was home, He was awakened by his dog jumps iny on his chest and, rushing out, found the northwest corner of the house in flames, Joint Farm Plan is Proposed to Provide Livelihood for Jobless Toronto, March 18, -- Fifty of Toronto's unemployed single men will soon become joint work= ers on the land if the plan re- ceives the final approval of the Federation for Community Ser. vice at a meeting today. All arrangements have been completed to put these men on a farm near Maple, 16 miles from tho city, the result of an idea concelved by John 8. Tiffin, who has charge of the Toronto Men's Hostel, Realizing that a number of the men he served would jump at the chance of working their own land, if given the opportunity, Mr. Tiffin enlisted the help of the Ontario Government Settle- ment Board, visited several farms which were available, and final- 'ly eccopted an offer from A, Came cron MacNaughton, Toronto bare rister, who owns the Maple farm, The location proved ideal for Mr. Tiffin's purpose, Handy 'to Toronto, it contained a large, old= fashioned farm house, with plen~ ty of room for the 50 men, Under the plans which come up for ratification today, each man will be given a quarter of an acre to work for himself. There wiil be a truck provided to get the men and supplies in and out of the city. Tools and necessary farm implements will be provided for the new soil tillers, One To- ronto fiem has agreed to supply overalls for the 50 men. The Toronto Local Council of Women is seeing to it that they have plenty of socks, : It is understood that Departs ment of Agriculture ofticlals will encourage the recruits in their ecorts at intensive farming along the lines followed in Holland and Belglumy