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he Osh mr ond WITH WHICH IS a Ba INCORPORATED THE OSHAWA Reformer TELEGRAM aa VOL. 54--NO. 192 == Published at Osha Ong, C E al wa, Qui, Candy, Every Duy OSHAWA, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1926 Single Copies 3 Cents Yearly Subscription $5.00 EIGHT PAGES Forecast Provincial Election in June CITIZENS PAY THEIR LAST RESPECTS T0 LATE MR. LICK Government 1 and Church Of- ficials Attend Funeral of Esteemed Resident FINE TRIBUTES Three Ministers Conducted Services--Interment at Union Cemetery Private citizens, government and church officials gathered at the home of the late Elmer Lick, King- ston "road, yesterday afternoon to pay their last respects to one of Ontario County's best known resi- dents who passed away early Wed- nesday morning. Services were conducted at the family residence at 3 o'clock, being in charge of Rev, W, P. Fletcher, of the Oshawa Christian Church, as- sisted by Rev. Mr. Fockler of Keswick, president of the Chris- tian Church Conference and Rev. C, J. Felton of Toronto. Mr, Fock- ler spoke of the late Mr. Lick's con- nection with the Conference and Mr. Felton of his activities and untiring efforts in the work of the Christian Church. During the service Mrs, Roy Bennett sang, The pall-bearers were: M. Craw- ford, William Hepburn, H. B. Sam- ells, J.J. Morrison and R. W. Grier- son, Among those who attended the services were, W. BE, N, Sinclair, K.C., M.P.P., Lawson Clifford, ex. M.P,; Rev. C. W. DeMille, Rev. R.) A. Whattam, Rev. W, A, Irwin, Rev, Mr. Turkington, E. B. Hoover, To- ronto; Miss M. Muir, Toronto; Earl Snowden, Paris; Mrs. Worden and Miss Helen Adair, Bowmanville. Various organizations were also re- presented, The many floral tributes testi- fled as to the esteem in whieh the late Mr. Lick was held, Included among them were, a pHlow from Mrs. Elmer Lick and sons, Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnston; Thornton's Cor- ners Sunday School, Adult Bible Class, the late Mr. Lick's old Sun- day School class of girls, the Young Men's Class, the Christian Church and the Ladies' Aid, Robbin Nichol- son, Whithy; Mr. and Mrs, Buss, Mr. James Jackson and family, Mr. and Mrs, Hiram Dearborn and fam- fly, the U.F.0. of Thornton's Cor- ners, United Farmers Company, To- ronto; Fred Hatch, Whitby; the Di- rectors of the Oshawa Fruit Grow- ers Assoclation, the Ontario Prohi- bition Union, Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Powell, the faculty and staff of the Ontario Ladies' College at Whithy, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Farewell of the Ontario Ladies' College, and the stu- Archbishop Roy's Condition Still Regarded Serious | (By Canadian Press) Quebec, Que., Feb, 13.--Inquiry at the Hospital this morning elicit- ed the information that the Vener- able Prelaté, Archbishop P. E, Roy had succeeded in snatching a few hours sleep last night, but his phy- sicians made no further announce- ment regarding hs condition which is generally admitted, to be precar- ious. ONTARIO T0 BID FOR QUEBEC POWER Understood if the Deal Goes Through Power to Come Here (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Ont., Feb, 13.--Mayor Salharrie and J, A, Ellis, chairman of the Ottawa Hydro-Electric Power Commission, went to Quebec last evening, and today they will put in a bid for the Chats Falls water- power which is offered for sale by the Quebec Government, The bid will be made in behalf of the Ottawa |' Hydro, but it is understood that if i the power is secured it will be trans- ferred to the Ontario Hydro as part of the plan for joint power develop- ment of the Ottawa River by Prov- inces of Ontario and Quebec. FINE CARNIVAL AT |: Many Prétty and Comic|, Costumes Seen -- Mayor Opens Event v Minister of Canada, and David I.. gess, Monday, canvassed all parts of the constituency, and have KING STREET RINK i. didn't all. located in the rear of the house. BISHOP FAVORS SALE OF BEER Head of Milwaukee Roman Catholic Diocese Bars Saloons (Ry Canadian Press) Milwaukee, Wis, Feb, 18, Milwaukee sent in prints of a copyrighted story quoting Arch. hishop Messmer of the Milwau- Jkee Roman Catholic Diocese as *tavor ing the modification of the Volstead Act to permit the sale of light wines and beer, but barring saloon, EXPECT BIG VOTE IN PRINCE ALBERT Entire Constituency Covered By Campaigners in Brief Contest Prince Albert, Sask, Feb, 12.--Fa- ored with ideal weather conditions nd good roads, campaigners for Right fon. W. L.. Mackenzie King, Prime Bur- who will oppose the Prem- Prince Albert by-election on February 15, have thoroughly MC, er in the carried on their speaking ours in every rural centre. The elec- ors have been thoroughly told of the ssues, and the two remaining days be- ore the wind-up of the campaign will ee intensive efforts hy supporters of about the new home after to be spoke her mistake happens The pinal lady who stairway in make such a The stairway SWANSON SCORES ENFORCEMENT OF TEMPERANGE ACT Declares O.T.A. Cannot Be Enforced--Discusses Recent Liquor Raids LIBERTY MOLESTED Says Some Canadians Here Handle More Liquor Than Foreigners Editor, The Reformer Dear Sir:-- Where are all British liberty? the defenders of Where are all the Englishmen who declare "their house to be their castle?" Have they all been sound asleep during the 'past week? Monday's edition of your paper carried a story in glaring head lines of the "smash- ing in of doors and of wholesale arrest." To those who claim to love the liberty earn- ed by the blood of the British through past centuries 1 direct to their attention the conduet of the Provincial Constables who made these raids on Saturday even- ing last, four brawny Policemen from Toronto, together with a Pol- ice car driver desceneded upon Osh- awa, swooped up license Inspector Mason and appearing in various sec- tions of the town broke in doors, damaged property and seized goods belonging to the inmates of the houses raided. In some cases no attempt was made to show a Search Werrant and the people raided do not yet even know whether the Police had a Search Warrant or| not. To the ladies of Oshawa I] particularly ask this question: would you feel if you were sitting alone in your home some evening |, (Continued on page 2) C | Last night saw one of the most succussful carnivals ever held on this popular skating place, The many. beautiful and comie costumes gave the judges a real busy time picking the best. At a few minutes after seven Mayor Preston with a few suitable remarks declared the carnival open and from then until eight-thirty southern ladies, gypies, darkies, dudes, cowboys and In-- dians flashed up and down in a riot of gay colors. At 8.30 the rink was thrown open for general skat- ing 'and a good crowd enjoyed the splendid ice and fine musie until ten o'clock. The carnival was held under the auspices of the King St. Home and School Club and the King St. United Sunday School. Following is a list of the prize winners: Fancy Costumes | Girls, 10 yrs. and under--1st, Lil-| lian Bond, "Valentine"; 2nd Lillian Woolworth {Oshawa prior to the Great War and Herbert Cook i is Now Supésive] tendent With F. W. Wool- worth Company, Having Gained Rapid Promotion Since Entering Service Pri- or to War -- Overseas Four Years Entering the service of the F. W. Company Limited in Oshawa Boy Makes Good F Holds Imp ortant Position Has Important Post ( I I t t | Bottle," How Harvey-Hurst Simcoe | through vacation with missionaries in act she is with her parents in India | and during the act she is confronted with the difficulties in that country. men owing to a Hindu custom, realizes her vocation in India as an Interior Decorator is Kelly, Wallace. Warne. Conservative Members at Ot-| tawa Receive Confidential Advice From Toronto -- Appeal Will Be Clear Cut Issue on Government Con- trol or Local Option (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Ont,, Feb, 13.--"A general election in Ontario in the month of June is what the Conservatives members of Par- lament are led to. expect from confidential advices from Toron- to," says The Citizen today, It adds the election will be essenti ally on the liquor question, There will be an appeal to the country on a definite clear cut issue of Government Sale and local Option. Urban or other municipalities that want the sale of liquor under Government au- spices will be abic to Lave it if the majority on the plebiscite declare for it. Those who vote against will remain dry. FOUR AGT PLAY WELL PRESENTED Given By Harvey Hunt Mis- sion Circle of Simcoe Church A four-act play entitled "The Pill under the auspices of the Mission Circle of the Street United Church was Thursday evening in the 'A missionary theme ran the play and it was well ortrayed by the girls of the circle. The first act showd four girl raduates and one of them, Barbara Ane, is going to spend two months' her parents, who are India. = The second ven hurch. Jecause her father, who is a doctor, )eing a man, cannot attend the wo- she ridiculous in his country and decides to become a doctor. Those taking part were: Girl iraduates, Alma Warne, Madeline Ruth Lander and Barbara which was taken by Leone The mother was Mrs. Piper, and the father Mr. W. The patients were girls of he Circle, assisted by members of he Young Men's Club appearing as Jane, toss Lior Question Will Be Chief Issue, Says Report INDIAN KILLED IN 60 FOOT FALL Angus Deere, a Steel Worker, Was Horribly Crushed in Cardinal (By Canadinn Press) Brockville, Ont,, Feb, 13.~An- gus Deere, aged 35. of Caugh- nawuga, Quebee, an Indian en- ployed in the steel construction work at the plant of the Canada Starch Co,, Cardinal, fell 60 feet while at work and died last night in St. Vincent De Paul Hosp'tal to which he was rush- ed, He sustained a fracture of practically 51 of his ribs on the right side, together with injuries to the spine, lungs and head. FIND MAN'S BODY, BEATEN T0 DEATH Blacksmith Had Lain Dead in a Shack for Several Days Cochrane, Feb. 12.--With the head crushed in by blows delivered with terrifie force by a hammer or some other blunt instrument, the body ot John Jones, blacksmiht ,a ntiddle- aged man, who lived alone at Por- quis Junction, 28 miles south of here, was found late last evening in the shack he occupied there. The man 'had been dead several days when a son, coming to visit his father, made the gruesome discov- ery. Provincial Police officers, with Sergeant Frank Gardner of Cobalt District Headquarters in charge, are making an investigation into the crime, but there is no clue in this latest murder mystery of the North country. According to the information available, the son, who lives at Vimy Ridge, some miles from Matheson, arrived on the evening train about 9 o'clock on a visit to his father, En- tering the shack behind the black- smith shop in which the older man lived, the son was horrified to find his father lyj A hurried g dead on the floor. mination showed the elder Jones's Mead had been smash- ed in, a heavy hanymer or some simi- lar instrument having been used to slay the victim, whose death must have been almost instantaneous, SECOND ANNUAL " BANQUET OF "Y" | EMPLOYED BOYS Norval Luck, General Sec'y Broadview "Y", the Chief Speaker " EMPHASIZES SERVICE New Note in Industry and Business Today, Speaker Declares &£ The second annual banquet of the Employed Boys' Brotherhood was held in the Y.M.C.A, last night with Mr. Norval Luck, general sec- retary of the Broadview Y,M.C.A., ronto, as chief speaker, /Stephen Saywell, who acted as chairman, told of the objects of the employed Boys' Brotherhood. It was not an organization of a few groups, but was general throughout the continent, Some of | the objectives of the Brotherhood were physical fitness, religion, re- creation, vocation, inter-group bro- therhood, community at home and education, He urged more such gatherings where the employee would come in closer touch with their employers. W. M. Meath proposed the toast to the guests, In responding, Mr, A. G, Storie said, "We are glad to be here, because we are interested in what you are doing. You will all certainly meet success if you follow your ideals as explained by the chairman tonight." In closing Mr. Storie hoped to see more boys join the brotherhood. Mr. Norval Luck was introduced by Mr. A. P, Farrington, "There is a new note in industry and business today," Mr, Luck stat- ed in the opening of his address. The speaker told of the "service" that was given by stores to their patrons and the arrangements that industries made to give their em- ployees recreation." This was all to one end, the speaker said, and that was to promote a greater outlook on life, "Service" crowns success, although money and influence are contributing factors, Mr, Luck de- <hored. In impressing upon his hearers the value of education, the speaker said it was to make one think and to give the ability to discern rela. tive values. Those not educated are handi- capped and there is only one thing required now to obtain an educa- tion and that is a will. Ap edunea- ' (Continued on page 6) are upwards of thirteen years of age, there seems no indication of a lessoning of love of music in the young population of our city, At the conclusion of the program Mr. O. M. Alger spoke briefly of the Clarke, "Old Time Costume", remhining with that firm up to the Hindu men, excellent quality of the program and dents of the Ontario Ladies' College, Mr, and Mrs. J. E. Hinkson, Mr, and Mrs. A. H. Dean and family, Dr. McDougall and Dr. Robertson of Whitby; the First Christian Church, Bathurst street, Toronto. One card read: -- "The Dramatic and Athletic Clubs wishing to show their sympathy and reverence, are giving $25 to the Mission Fund of the church he lov- ed 80 well in memory of and in deep appreciation for Elmer Lick. The Dramatic Club and the Athletic | Club of Thornton's Corners." Interment was made at the Union Cemetery. ST. ANDREW'S WMS. REGULAR MEETING Mrs. Jamieson, of Toronto, Speaks on the Hwaiking St. Andrew's W.M.S. met on Thursday afternoon for their regu- lar monthly meeting. Mrs. Jamieson of the Hwaiking Shop in Toronto, was present, and spoke for a few minutes, explaining why this shop was opened, and of- fering to bring some of the linens (which are all hand-made by wo- men of the Orient) and other arti- cles, sold in the Hwaiking Shop, and have a sale here. After discussion it was decided to ask Mrs. Jamie- son to come sometime in Mareh, and give the women of Oshawa a chance to see and purchase some of these beautiful goods. An announcement by the treas- urer that the Ladies' Aid were giv- ing a life membership was received with pleasure. After routine business had been dispensed with, Miss Agnes Scott gave a' splendid paper on "Prayer." The Society has purchased two new ¢books for this year's study, "Prayer and Missions" by Hel Montgomery, and Presbyterian Church in Canada from 1875-1925, by Prof. J.T. McNeill. wages No mostly cody Ee ols muy, =o Henry, ford Girls, Evelyn Boys, Haines Seely, Boys, Boys, Henry Girls, 13 yrs. and under--1st, Jean "Gypsy"; 2nd; Bernice Dun- "Indian"; 3rd, Helen Dunford, "Princess". 16 yrs. Diggon Mary Fletcher "Belgian". 10 yrs. John Mathews '"'Dude"; "Boy Scout"; ' "Patch Work Quilt", 43 yrs. Maleolm Young, 2nd, George Parker 16 yrs. Horace Little brey Buckley. Comic Costumes and under--I1st 2nd Beryl Gar- ,|and Vancouver. "Georgian Lady"; Girls, 32 "Pierrot"; present time, Herbert Cook, an Osh- awa boy is now one of the superin- tendents and one of the most valued men on the staff in Canada. During his connection with this » mammoth firm, Mr, Cook has served »| as manager of Woolworth stores in Pembroke, Sherbrooke He was located at Sherbrooke for three years and spent a year in Vancouver. His rapid advancement and th that his present position is one "Qf the ndost responsible fin the service, shows how another Oshawa boy has made good and has reflected credit on this city as many others have done. 'Mr. Cook has a creditable war record having enlisted with his Sun- day School of the Simcoe Street Church which went overseas in a Brantford, HERBERT COOK Oshawa boy who has made good. He is now superin- tendent for F. W. Company in Ontario. STUNT AVIATOR Another Woolworth 1 to the able directorship of Miss Dor- othy Dougall ber of selections, and vocal numbers were given by Mrs. Hare, Mrs. Miss mer. of Mrs. W. St., an afternoon tea was held under the auspices of out and around $17 were collected, assisted by Mrs. guests at the door while Mesdames Wier, Powell, Cliff, Goyne, and Dick The success of the play was due During the evening he orchestra favoured with a num- Kast, Mildred Souch and Mr. Har- HOLD AFTE ERNOON TEA Yesterday afternoon at the home A. Jones, 46 Connaught the Eastern Star A splendid crowd turned in proceeds Mrs. G. Gamble, Jones, received the odge. Thursday evening pices of the Ladies' Aid Society of Albert Street United Church was a SUPPER, CONCERT GREAT SUCCESS Under the Auepices Albert Street Ladies' Aid Society The hot supper and concert held under the aus- decided success. The excellent en- butt "School Boy". 'Boys, 16 yrs. and under--I1st, Cromwell Young "Sis Hopkins"; 2nd Jack Peacock "Dandy". Boys, 12 yrs. and under--1st, Al- fred Diggon "Nigger"; 2nd Joe Haines "Nigger". Girls, 12 yrs. and under--Ist, Helen Fletcher; 2nd Bessie Morgan. Girls, 16 yrs. and under--1st Bes- sie Morgan, 2nd Marjorie Flintoff. Boys, 12 yrs. and under--1st John Mathews; 2nd Arden Hartman. Boys, 16 yrs. and wunder--I1st, John DeMille; 2nd Lloyd Wood, (By ) Ottawa, Ont., Feb. 13.--Informa- tion concerning a "shipment of whisky from Walkerville, Ont., to one, Watson, in Ensenada, Mexico. and ecancellation of bond given in connection therewith", is asked of the Government jn a motion fn which H. C. Hocken, Conservative of Toronto West Centre, has given of his intentions of asking for zn order of the House for documents and papers in the case. Knocked Off Wheel Two Ribs Fractured cycle on Simcoe street south by a car driven by G." H. Daymond. ¢ body. He was overseas about to boom again. Crush Stone Corporation of Hamilton, Ontario, have taken a contract for the Ontario Government, derstood, will involve the expenditure of several thousand marble will be quarried and shipped to Toronto where it will receive its fine finish before being used in the government buildings. Raynor, Mining Engineer, will charge of the work. Men and teams were busy last week-end moving a carload of machinery to thé quarries where it will be installed and put into operation at once. inclined to believe that the re-opening of the quarries is just the commence- ment of a flourishing North Hastings. four years with the 116th battalion. in To- assisted in the dining room where a dainty buffet luncheon was served. Making his headquarters ronto, Mr. Cook is able to visit this city frequently, He is a son of Mrs. W. B. Rundle, Park road seuth. RESUME WORK After a suspension of several years he Bancroft Marble Quarries are The Canada which it is un- dollars. The new Ww. have Mr. Geo. A great many are industry for $.0.E. WHIST DRIVE At the weekly whist drive held in the S.0.E. Hall last night, enough players turned out to fill 13 tables. The special prize of a comforter. was captured by Mrs. E. Wood- house. The ladies first prize was won by Mrs. (G. Gordon, silk scarf; second, Bessie Wilcox, silver pickle fork; third, Mrs. W. J. Barrett, a pair of silk hose. In the men's prizes, Mr. O. Chapman came first, winning a leather belt; Mr. W. B. KILLED IN CRASH Art Smith, Originator of Sky Writing, Was Widely Known (By Canadian Press) Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 13.--Art Smith, well known aviator and wide- ly known as a stunt flier, was kil-|t led when his mail plane struck a tree and crashed to the ground near Monpelier, Ohio, last night. His body and the mail he was carrying from Chicago to New York were burned when fire broke-out in the wreckage. Although only 32 years of age, Smith was a veteran flier. He was the originator of sky writing. The program, L. L. Corrin, Past Worthy Matron, was as follows: Fisher; Brothers; Donald; and a monologue by Dr. assisted at the piano by Miss Galt. and Mrs, street east. gathered and progressive and five hundred were played. Mrs. E. won the euchre prizes while Mrs. J. Stacey and Mr. Henry Hogarth cap- tured the five hundred rewards. At the close of the games luncheon was served. in charge of Mrs. vocal solos, Mrs. two duets, by the Powell two readings, Hazel Me- reading, Helen Branton, Brown, HOLD RE-UNION Last evening a reunion of rela- ives was held at the home of Mr. Walter Stacey, 161 Athol About thirty in all, euchre Warren and Mr. Frank Braund Cornwall Plays First Game In Oshawa Monday Night Cornwall earned the right to meet! said to have am aggregation which Oshawa in the playoffs for the' championship of this group in the intermediate Q.H.A. series last might by defeating Belleville 4 to 2 in a sudden death game in n. The first game will be played in Oshawa on Monday night while the return fixture will be played in Cornwall Wednesday might. The Motor City representatives feel com- fident that they can dispose of the Rundle second, pair of sox; third, Mr.' H. Simmons, 2a gold collar pia. easterners although Corpwsil is has been a rush those who wish to see the contest are advised to reserve their accom- modation as soom as possible. is one of the best turned in the east in many years. Ever since the plan opened there for tickets and The team had a good workout last night and will be out again tonight from 7 to 8 o'clock. They are im attend other city schools their in- fine condition to clash with Corn-|terest in the orchestra has not dim- wall. tertainment provided by the ladies of this congregation assures them of a large attendance on all such ocea- sions. They were kept busy from early in the evening until all had been served. A group of about sixty young men from G.M.C. attend- ed in a body and complimented the ladies upon the excellence of their cookery in a very substantial man- ner. Declaring the amount of ad- mission too small they very gener- ously gave an extra donation which was handed to the president of the Ladies' Aid, Mrs, D. Cameron, be- fore leaving the supper room. A very fine program followed, Mr. O. M. Alger acting as chairman in his usual capable manner. Although some of the talent were unable to be present owing to illness in their homes, their places on the program were filled as far as possible with others. Mrs. A. Fisher was par- ticularly generous in this respect, favoring the audience with two solos and a reading all of which were en- joyed and heartily encored. Miss Eunice Robinson delighted those present with violin selections and Mr. Will Harmer with two solos. The orchestra which rendered many numbers during the supper hour and two selections on the program is deserving of special mention being composed of a number of pupils from Simcoe St. South School under the direction of Miss Beatrice Min- aker who is responsible for the or- ganization of the orchestra. All of" its members were at one time pupils of Simcoe . St. South school al- though in re-arramging of classes two or three have been obliged to !inished. As none of the memhars his pleasure in being able to be pres- ent. He congratulated the pastor Rev. R. Whattam upon having such an excellent body of workers as his assistants in his chosen work and the people upon their good fortune in having Mr. Whattam as their pas- tor. That the people of Albert St. Church are in entire sympathy with this sentiment was shown at this point by a spontaneous ind prolong- ed burst of applause, which shows plainly the place which Mr. What- tam holds in the hearts of his peo- ple. Altogether, last evening's en- tertainment was one of the best to be held in South Oshawa. Coming Events rr -------- RATES 2 Cents per word each inser. tion. isis, cause for sack advertisement, 25¢ each insertion. KING ST. ANNIVERSARY, FEB- ruary 14, Rev. W. R. Tanton, preacher, Anniversary concert, "Ye Olde Tyme Village Quartette" and assisting artists, Feb. 15. Ad- mission, 25 cents. (183-6-9-92) REGULAR MEETING OF THE Hospital Auxiliary will be held at the Nurse's Residence, Mon- day afternoon, February 15, at 3.30 o'clock. 191-6 FANCY DRESS CARNIVAL, RIT- son School rink Monday evening, 7.30 p.m. Admission 15 cents and 10 cents. 191-c KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Concert, Carolina Minstrels of Toronto, Tuesday, February 16th. at 8 o'clock. Admission 50 cemts and 25 cents. 186-92 BOX SOCIAL, AUSPICES. HAR- mony Home and School Club, on Wednesday, February 17. Pro- gram by the Pritchard children. Come and bring a box. 1902-1920 COME TO THE VALENTINE SO- cial at Christian Church Tuesday Feb. 16. Admission 25 cents. 192-4 STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! DON'T miss the grand pageant in Simcoe Street United Church, Thursday. Feb. 25th, with 109 characters. "2 aid of Albert Street Unite? Church Building Fund. Tier 25 and 25. | bg 7d