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© SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1948 [4 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE r PAGE THREE Drinking Can Bring ation's Disintegration, Is Warning Littlechild Freed Of Knife-Slaying At Drinking Party Goderich, Ont., Jan. 17 (CP)--Frederick Littlechild, 42- year-old Goderich resident relaxed in his home here today after being freed of a charge of myrder in the knife-slaying last Sept. 15 of Charles Bell -- a case which Mr. Justice W. F. Schroeder described as a "sordid story". Littlechild was acquitted late yes- # terday of the charge by an Ontario Supreme Court jury which deliber- ated 70 minutes before bringing in its verdict. "You are indeed lucky that the jury did not at least. find you guilty of manslaughter," Judge Schroeder told Littlechild, "Let this be a lesson to you." "The jury have taken a very len- ient view of his case. The sordid story unfolded reveals the depths of degradation to which liquor has brought you." As Littlechild stepped out of the dock, he seemed stunned. He was met by his wife, Olive, smiling ra- diantly and two Salvation Army wo- men workers who sat with = her throughout most of the court ses- sions, Husband and wife walked from the courtroom together. Evidence was that Bell was fatal- ly stabbed with a pocketknife dur- ing a drinking party at the Little- child home. The crown sought to show that only Littlechild and Mr, and Mrs, Bell--all under the in- fluence of liquor-- were in the room at the time. It was stated earlier in the trial that hair tonic, shaving lotion and wine "bought bootleg at the road- side" were consumed during - the party. Mrs. Bell sald she thought her busband might have struck the first | blow in the scuffle that ended in Bell's death but she said she re- |. membefed no details of the cause of the fight. In his charge to the jury, Justice Schroeder had deplored the effect of liquor had had on the case. "We find liquor in the background of so many of these most unfortunate cases," he said. Bear Sniffs Air Returns To Bed Kingsville, Ont., Jan. 17--(CP)-- It may be a sign of an early spring, or maybe just the result of a night- mare, but in any case Teddy, the big black pet owned by John Cog- hill, woke up from his long winter's sleep a full month ahead of time. Teddy lives in a private zoo and has been the Coghills' pet since he was captured nine years ago as a cub near Timmins. He has never been known to come out of hibernation earlier than the middle of February. However, he's back asleep again after three waking days during which the cold wave evidently changed his mind about early ris. ing. Oshawa Canton Instals Cobourg Lodge Officers Cobourg, Jan, 17. -- Officers of Victory Canton No. 23, Patriarchs Militant, 1.O.O.F., for the year 1948 were installed here by Major C. Lord, Captain R. Lambert, Lieuten- ant W, Frost and members of their staff from Canton No. 11, Oshawa, The following officers were in- stalled: Captain F. Stewart, Lieut. McTaggart; Ensign, E. Stone; Ac- countant, Brig. Gen, H. Brown; Clerk, P. G. Elliston; Chaplain, A. Brotherston; Banner Bearer, F. Jackson; Guard, C. Hobart; Sen- tinel, H. Hie; Picket, C. Bolster. Council At Port Perry w. | Artist Plays Instrument 300 Yrs. Old A violin nearly 300 years old is the instrument played by Robert Gra- ham, of Toronto, who will be guest artist at next Friday's opening "Pop" concert in the series spon- sored by the Oshawa Civic and Re- gimental Band. In 1944, Graham, who is a student in the Faculty of Medicine, Univer- sity of Toronto, became the posses- sor of a Nicholas Amati violin da- ted 1654. This violin has been a treasured possession of a French family until by way of Messrs. Hill and Sons of London, England, it came into the hands of a wealthy Canadian collector in 1912, Through the generosity of friends Graham acquired this Amati which ROBERT GRAHAM is In practically the same condi- tion as when it left the work shop of its maker. Amati on his death left the Grand Pattern to his pupil Stradivarius, who carefully follow- ed the model for thirty years. Amati made but few of these mo- dels before his death, and this in- strument is believed to.be the only one in Canada and one of the rare examples in America. The instru- ment combines both the quality of tone of the Amati with the sonority of the later makers. Second Series This is the second year a "Pop" concert series of this type has been sponsored by the Band. The purpose is to make distinguished musical en- tertainment available at a nominal | cost, Tickets for the three-concert ser- ies are available at the CR.A. of- fice, 100 Gibbs Street, Adelaide House, Henderson's Book Store, Johnston's Clothing Store, Zellers Ltd and Rainbow Confectionery. The program prepared by the Band for the opening concert will include excerpts from Wagner's great works, Honors Late F.E. Reesor At the 1948 inaugural meeting of Port Perry Council, a number of citizens were present. Reeve E. Hayes, called on Rev. E. G. Bru- ton to open proceedings with pray- er and the reading of Scripture. Reeve Hayes welcomed the citi- zens who attended the meeting; and outlined some of the work which the 1948 Council will undertake. Foremost, of course, will be the completion of the pure water pro- ject. The Housing of Veterans is being considered. There are now 18 applications. Considerable improve- ments are to be made to the muni- cipal building, which will include "the erection of a suitable garage. The enlarged High School area will be dealt with, ©ther matters, such as park improvement, laying some new sidewalks, and maintenance of roads are all on the list. Each of the Councillors spoke of the work they expected to do. During the evening, the follow- ing resolution was read by Reeve Hayes, which was carried unani- mously. Text of Resolution Be it resolved that we, the members of Port Perry Council, place on record our sense of serious loss in the death of Fred Edwin Reesor, who died on Wednesday, December 24th, 1947. Mr, Reesor was a member of this Council for six years, and for two years was Reeve of Port Perry. His service, both as Councillor 'and as Reeve, was outstanding in fairness and constant effort to give the best possible administration of the afl- fairs of the village. He gave time to this work most generously, often at real sacrifice to himselg. He also gave intelligent study to local muni- cipal matters; and very special at- tention to the bringing of pure wat- er to Port Perry. In this matter Mr. Reesor's practical knowledge along construction lines was most invalu- able. Great as was Mr. Reesor's service to Port Perry as Reeve; his best con- tribution was the fact that he was a good citizen, interested in all good works--a thorough Christian gentleman. We, together with the citizens of Port Perry, mourn the loss of him who was our leader, and here record our appreciation of the excellent service which he rendered. Be it therefore resolved that this resolution be inscribed in the Minute Book of the Corporation of the Village of Port Perry; and that a copy of this resolution be sent to Mrs, Fred E. Reesor and her family. ; Committees Named The following Committees were appointed. G Street Maintenance -- Wm. G. Carnegie and Dr. Dymond. Hydro and Water -- Wm. Chap- man and Wm, Carnegie. Property and Parks -- R. H. Frise and E. Hayes. Wartime Housing and Public Welfare -- Dr. Dymond and R. H. Frise, Finance -- E. Hayes and Dr. Dy- mond. Make Appointments The following appointments were made: To the Board 6f Health--Geo. A. McMillan, Collector of Taxes Raines, Preparing 'Tax Roll--John P. Raines. To Library Board -- Mrs. W. H.. Harris. Sanitary Holmes. To Board of Education -- A, B. Cawker.-- (Port Perry Star) -- John F. Inspector George G.M. Groups Study UAW Pay Demand Detroit, Jan. 17 -- (AP) -- The United Automobile Workers (C.1.0.) new "wage e"' demand, amounting to an equivalent 30 cents an hour, was before the union's general Motors conference today as the 200-man group gathered for a planning session. Yesterday the U.AW. Executive Board unanimously approved a third-round wage increase demand of 25 centstan hour and an addi- tional five cents in health and me- dical insurance. The G.M. conference members, delegates of some 250,000 employees of 75 General Motors plants across the country were the first rank- and-file representatives to view offi- cially the union's latest C y which also include a guaranteed weekly wage and a three-week va- cation with pay for five-year em- ployees. Later the union's Chrysler na- tional conference will be assembled to pass on the demands, UAW, President Walter P. Reuther an- nounced, : Either General Motors Corpora- tion or Chrysler Corporation may be designated by the union as the first "target" for its newly-mapped program, Reuther said yesterday, adding that a decision on the mat- ter would be made sobn by the U.AW.'s top policy board. Strike action would be used if necessary to enforce the new de- mands which union officials have estimated will add about $10,000,000 to the indutsry's weekly payrolls, Pickle Parley New York, Jan. 17--(AP)-- Pickle Packers at a parley of the National Pickle Packers Association yesterday put 1947 pickle production at 36 pick- les per person. India Prays To Aid Gandhi Survive Fast New Delhi, Jan, 17--(AP) -- Mo- handas K. Gandhi, his strength [tailing rapidly, went into the fifth day of his fast for peace today while India's capital took the day off to pray for his survival. Associates, alarmed at his con- dition, indicated they are. encour aged to hope the Indian patriot and Hindu spiritual leader will end his ordeal soon, before it is too late. They did not elaborate, Gandhi himself conceded last night that doctors were. concerned both with his immediate condition and with the possibility that even temporary abstinence from food might weaken him so that he never would recover, Business and Industry were sus- pended in New Delhi for the day to permit the people to pray for Gandhi's life and an early termin- ation of his fast. The post office stamped every letter, "communal harmony will save Gandhi." "JI" is a term of endearment, Medical sources said yesterday, Gandhi is weakening "by the hour", and if he fasts longer than six more days his life will be in grave dan- ger. Last night, Gandhi, missing his prayer meeting for the second straight night, sent his followers a message saying he feels "this warn- ing of medical friends should, if the country has any use for me, hurry the people to close their ranks." He seeks harmony among Hondus, Sikhs and Moslems. He said his demonstration "ought. to lead to an honorable settlement" of the Kashmir question and "all differences" of other kinds between the predominantly Hindu Dominion of India and the Moslem Dominion of Pakiston. India and Pakistan have been ar- guing this week, before the United Nations Security Council over In- dia's complaint that Pakistan has supported tribal raids in the Indian State of Kashmir. In the debate, Pakistan charged yesterday that In- dia was threatening to attack her, Thousands of Sikhs, Hindus and Moslems joined today in mass de- monstrations designed to convince Gandhi religious hatreds were quenched and the purpose of his fast fulfilled. Marching down streets which last September were littered with vic- tims of communal riots, the demon- strators waved banners and shout- ed that they now are one and bro- therly love prevails, Many were laborers and from the poorer: class- es. They converged in rallies appeal- ing for peace and asking Gandhi to end his-fdst. But no word came from Gandhi that he was convinced his fast had restored peace and harmony, Nor was there any clue as to when he again would take food. Committee Raps Editor of Varsity Toronto, Jan, 17--(CP)--A motion of non-confidance in the Editor of The Varsity, undergraduate daily of the University of Toronto, was pas- sed last night by the University's Ex-Service Committee which repre- sents more than 8,000 student vet- erans, The committee blamed the Varsity Editor-in-Chief, Don Moir, for what it termed lack of publicity in the paper for the recent convention here of the National Conference of Student Veterans which. urged a cost of living bonus to supplement government allowances of veterans at. universities, General Jumps First In Paratroop Course dia Highest ranking officer in the Canadian Army to wear Paratroop Wings, is shown receiving them from Maj.-Gen. R. O. G. Morton, CBE, A class of 12 officers took the paratrooper --Photo by Toronto Evening Telegram training course at Rivers, Manitoba, Of Mary, King St. Carnivals A merry lot of costume-clad youngsters thronged the outdoor rinks at Mary and King Street Schools yesterday as bright sun- shine and moderately cold weather made conditions ideal for the pu- pils' annual ice carnivals. Following judging of the many and varied comic and fancy dress costumes the boys and girls made dort work of the refreshments served in the schools by members of the Home and School Associa- tions. It was not only the boys and girls who entered into the spirit of the occasion either as the specta- tor-lined banks encircling the rinks saw many an interested parent. High point of the Mary Street event was crowning of the snow queen, Cheers of approval went up as Principal L, W. Smith announced that Betty Collins had been voted winner of the honor with Norma Hamilton a close second. The crown was placed on Betty's head by Mrs. J H. Valleau, president of the Oshawa Home and 'School Council, Hard-working judges at the Mary Street carnival, all members of the Home and School Association, were Mrs. N. Hinds, Mrs. W. P, Whitting- ton and Mrs. Ernest Luke while those at King Street were Mrs, J, F. Jarrell, Mrs. J. F. Carnwith and Mrs, Rex Harper, Assisting in the carnival at King Street were T. W. Cotle, physical education director for the public schools; Laurence Savery of the teaching staff, and Lawrence Allen, one of the parents. The Mary Street pupils were served steaming hot dogs and chocolate milk by a committee in charge of Mrs. John Thompson and Mrs. E. A, Mounce while those at King Street received chocolate milk and do-nuts, Mrs. George Mac- Gregor had charge of the chil- dren's refreshments at King Street while Mrs. A McGlashan served tea to the teachers. Winners in the vdrious events at the two carnivals follow: King Street Comic costume, grades 1 to 4-- Dianne Rollins, Joanne Storie, Harold Joyce. Comic costume, Marilyn Booth, Bobby Wonnacott. Fancy costume, grades 1 to 4-- Bobby Gibbs, Jacqueline Joyce, Isa- bel Russell, Fancy costume, grades 5 to 8-- Diana Nobbin and Marilyn Cole (tied), Jean McLellan, Joan Price. Best skater, grade 1, girls--Bar- bara Gregg, Louise Gibbs, Mary Brough. Boys' race, grade 1--Harold Lat- ta, Wayne Norris, Barry Attersley, Girls, best skater, grade 2--Bren- da Nesbitt, Isabel Russell, Mary Lou McCoy. Boys' race, grade 2--Bill Salter, Billy Burr, Lawrence Allen, Girls, best skater, grade 3--Mar- lene Dawson, Helen Macdonald, Jo-ann Bell. Boys' - race, grade 3--Norman Smith, Robert Winters, Bobby Gibbs. Girls, best skater, grade 4--Son- ja Attersley, Carol Cornish, Kath- orn Robbins. Boys' race, grade 4--Kenneth Williams, David Disney, Leon Viec- grades 5 to 8-- Shirley Elliott, tor. Girls, best skater, grade 5-- Gwefidolyn Major, Elaine Richards, Kathryn Frost. Boys' race, grade 5--Jim Reid, Orville McCaughey, Alan Beard. Girls, best skater, grade 6--Beth Moore, Ann Marie Allen, Moyra Gilmore, 4 Boys' race, grade 6 -- Donald Grant, Carson Little, Clair Pea- cock. Girls, best skater, grade 7--Wil- ma McCoy, Shirley Myers, Sylvia Joyce. Boys' race, grade 7--Bill Howes, Glen Skuce, Bill Williams. Girls, best skater, grade 8---Mar- ilyn Booth, Glynes Babington, Joyce | Bland. Boys' race, grade 8--Roy Larmer, | George MacGregor, Alan McTav- ish, Mary Street | Fancy costume, grades 1 and 2-- Girls: Jean Tribble, Ann Patte; boys: Dennis Starkey, John Ryan, Fancy costume, grades 3 and 4-- Girls: Caroline Klapew, Kathleen Keenan; boys: Clayton Kirby, Dan- ny Tomlinson. Comic costume, grades 1 and 2-- Girls: Susan Patterson; boys: Don. ald Jackson. Comic costume, grades 3 and 4--- Girls: Zelda Gray, Margaret Can- ning; boys: Billy Carson. Best skater, grades 1 and 2--Gail Willlams, Ted McLean. Speed race, grades 3 and 4, boys --Herbie: Knapp, Bobby Eagleson, Best girl skater, grades 3 and 4-- Marilyn Olliffe, Louise Anderson. Backward skating, grades 3 and 4, Poys -- Dalton Woods, George Westfall, + Fancy skating, grades 3 and 4, girls--Kathleen Keenan, Caroline Klapow. Fancy costume, grades 5 and 6-- Boys: Grant Armstrong; girls: | Marilyn Ripley, Thelma Moore. Fancy costume, grades 7 and 8-- Girls: Doreta Trew, Myrna Arm- 'Lost in Fire strong. Comic costume, grades 5 and 6-- | Boys: Ray Hopkins, Ted Gay; girls: Donna Blake, Claudia Man- ning. | Ccenic costume, grades 7 and 8-- | Boys: Billy Gray, Bill Kirby. Speed race, grades 5 and 6, boys: Bobby Snape, Irvine Hunter. i Speed race, grades 7 and 8, boys: | Aubrey Pritchard, Gordon Sleeman. Best all-round skater, grades 5 ahd 6, girls: Thelma Moore, Peggy Smith. Best all-round skater, grades 7 and 8, girls: Barbara Gibson, Jean Sturrock. Most original costume, grades 5 to 8: Sheila Canning, Barbara Ross. Backward skating, grades 5 to 8, boys: Fred Parish, Robert Morrison. Fancy skating, grades 5 to 8, girls: Betty Ann McVeity, Anne Weddup. Besfi-dressed couple: ' Hamilton and Donna Silver. Norma TANGANYIKA HIGHWAYS Dar Es Salaam, Tanganyika -- (CP)--Better roads are in store for Tanganyika by the allocation, through the British Overseas De. velopment Bill, of $4,200,000, of which $3,504,000 will be spent on road construction. The balance will be for development of other colon- ial resources. BACK ON THE JOB Newport, Mon.--(CP) --- Arthur Martin, 76, who retired from the post office 10 years ago after 40 years' service went back last month to help sort the Christmas mail, PRR Maj.-Gen. C. C. Mann, CBE, DSO, Forum Speaker '| said that no one knows whep Down Again Heads Temperance Group; Director Honored So many people are drinking today that they are setting a pattern for Canadian culture which an mean the disinte« gration of the nation, Royal Moulton, field secretary of the Ontario Temperance K Federation, warned yesterday at the annual convention of the Ontario County Temperance Federation, held in Centre Street® United Church. Declaring that the "old soak," so common on the streets nowadays, is considered an outcast of society, the speaker suggested we are inclined to pass him off by saying, "Oh, he'll get along." "But that is not the attitude we should take. The man is sick, just as sick as one with can- cer, tuberculosis or diabetis, and he needs treatment." Pointing out that of 50,000 heavy drinkers in Canada, he said: On- tario played host to 20,000 of these people, "three or four thousand each year make up the new crop, and it has been found that drink- ing begins between the ages of 17 and 21 years." Stating that there is no modera- tion for an alcoholic, the speaker the casual, the moderate drinker, will become an alcoholic. "We have a blg job to warn of the danger of the first drink." He referred to ad- vertising across the country, which introduced readers to "men of dis- tinction" but the men we see are slouched over tables and chairs in a mission hall basement room-- picked up on our city streets, alco- holies. With the warning that the fed- eration could go along "in a groove," Mr. Moulton said there are fields of endeavor for temperance educa- tionists which had hardly been ap- proached. High schools, universi- | ANDREW BREWIN President of the Ontario Section of the C.C.F. who will be the speaker at the C.C.F. Forum meeting in Hotel Genosha tomorrow night. Several Cars { At Alliston Alliston, Ont., Jan, 17-- (CP) --| Damage which firemen estimated | may run as high as $75,000 WaS| dent for the sixth consecutive term, | caused by a fire which yesterday destroyed a business block in the business section of this Simcoe County community near Camp Borden. The blaze, said to have started from a welding spark in a garage, swept through the garage and a showroom which contained several new automobiles. Only one of the cars was saved. ; Lawrence, Graham, operating a| welding assembly, said he thought | a spark from the torch ignited an | oily rag. He ran to get a fire ex- | tinguisher but by the time he got | back the flames had spread so fast "I could do nothing." While fire-fighters attempted to subdue the blaze, accumulated gas- es from combustible materials in | the garage exploded, blowing the | front out of the building and crack- | ing store windows across the street. Occupants of the flat above the! tire shop, Mrs. Joseph Good and her | 16-months-old = daughter, Haine | narrowly escaped being trapped as flames rushed into the second stor- | '| 'ties, and industries where young people are being confronted with the question of whether or not to take their first drink, were the places to be objects of teaching. He told a short story about a mother who, thinking of the social | status and the culture of her home, gave her daughter's university girl friends beer, instead of ginger ale, because they, not caring to appear "churchy," chose the alcohol rather than the soft drink. "This, and the like of it," Mr. Moulton stressed, "is Canada's No. 1 problem today. There is a lot of talk about the dangers of communism, but let us not forget the sneaking murderer, alcohol. Today is the day to take up the task." Wins Cup Miss Glenna Wilson was winner of the Temperance Federation silver cup for public speaking on alcohol education topics while a volume of Whitcomb Reilly's poems, donated and presented by Mrs. A. W. Bell, was second prize, won by Miss Max- ine Northcott. Mrs. Bell, a veteran associated for 15 years with medal contest classes, | was presented with a life membre .- ship in 'the Women's Christian | Temperance Union. Mrs. Clayton Lee, on behalf of teachers and pu- | pils of the speaking classes, and | Mrs. Charles Langfield, who will be | a teacher for the new term with | Mrs. Lee, made the presentation, | President Re-elected ! Norman Down was elected presi- | and Fred Ormiston was appointed honorary president at the evening session. The other officers named | and elected were: First vice-presi- | dent, J. A. Hewtin; second vice- | president, G. W. Humphries; third | vice-president, J. A. Bickle; fourth | vice-president, Mrs. J. R. Booth; | fifth vice-president, Fred Kirby; | | Service Honored MRS. A. W. BELL | who was honored yesterday with a | life membership in the Ontario Wo. {men's Christian Temperance Une {ion for her "faithful service" over | the past 15 years as educational director for the Ontario County Temperance Federation. Young people from this district have won, in all, 42 medals in public speaking contesis on temperance subjects, These include high provincial hon- ors, secretary-treasurer, Rev. M. Fisher; director of education, Mrs. A. W, Bell; post leaders, Mrs. H. G. Willis and Mrs. Clayton Lee; supervisor of youth movement, Roy Ormiston; publicity, Fred Kirby; convener for Oshawa, Rev. J. 8. I. Wilson; con= DRINKING CAN (Continued on Page 5), STAND LOSS OFF! Don't wait for Fate to strike. Be prepared to ward off the blow when it does fall. 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