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WITH WHICH Is INCORPORATED THE OSHAWA TELEG RAM VOL. 55--NO. 119 Published at Oshawa, Except Sundays and Leg: Ont., Canada, Ev D 3 Folidan' PW OSHAWA, ONTARIO, SATURDAY; AUGUST 21, 1926 Subscription, $5.00 Ye rie Contos Conta EIGHT PAGES CLERK PICKERING TOWNSHIP HONORED AT FINE BANQUET R. D. Beaton Has Filled the Position for Past 43 Years GETS CANE, CLUB BAG Is Brother of Mr. J. E. Bea- ton, Well Known Oshawa "Merchant (By a Staff Reporter) Paying a well-merited tribute to their fellow-citizen and township clerk, D. R. Beaton, a large num- ber of people gathered in the Pick- ering township hall at Brougham last evening and tendered him r¢ banquet, which, as a further token of esteem, was marked by the pres- entation of a cane and club bag. Mr. Beaton has served his town- ship as clerk for forty-three years He learned the duties of the office from his father, the late Hector Beaton, who held the office for for- ty-five years. The long and efficient service of father and son in the interests ot the township won appreciative com- ments during the evening from the various speakers, Mr. Beaton wa: presented with a well-worded ad- dress read by W. J. Clark, a fitting response being made by the recipi-' ent, "I have sat under twenty reeves," said Mr. Beaton reviewing some of the outstanding features of his car- eer, His qualifications for the office of township clerk, he pointed out, were due to the training received from his father, The speeches of the evening voiced hearty appreciation of the people of the township for the cour- teous business-like manner in which Mr. Beaton, throughout his long career, has carried out the duties of his office, and praised his splendid qaultities as friend and adviser. A note of' pride in the history of the township, since it was organized early in the last century, was also sounded by various speak- ers, Attention was drawn to pro- gress and efficiency in the manage- ment of township affairs. Prominent among those who at- tended * the banquet were W. H. Moore, Liberal candidate in the present Dominion election campaign, and Chief of Police Dickson, of To- ronto, both of whom responded to the toast to the people of Pickering. The interior of the hall was very prettily decorated for the occasion with patriotic colors and flowers. On a large banner over the plat- form were the words, 'Honor to Whom Honor is Due." / R. R. Mowbray was toast-master. A sumptuous repast was served by the Women's Missionary Society of the Brougham United Church, a very attractive menu being provided. In addition to commniunity sing- ing, there were pleasing musical features. Vocal selections were ren- dered by the Whitévale Male Quar- tette, and Bert Harvey, Sr., delight- ed the audience with his songs, The Banquet When it came time for the-.ban- quet, the township hall was crowded to capacity, every seat at the long tables being taken. The tables fair- ly groaned with an abundance of good things that the ladies had pro- vided, and they were served in the good old Ontario way. No detail was left to chance--the ladies even had lemonade for the drinking of the toasts, R. R. Mowbray, an ex-reeve of the township, and one of the best loved and most respected citizens of the whole county, acted as toast master. Mr. Mowbray had an ar- duous task to fulfill and he handled his job with great acceptance. He demonstrated the fact that he can be just as much at home before a large audience as he is at the coun- cil board. Ex-Reeves A number of ex-reeves were pres- ent, including Jams Todd, George Scott, E. B. Hoover, F.H. Richardson and John Forgie. They were called on for addresses in response to the toast to the Township of Pickering. A letter was read from Ex-reeve Gerow expressing regret that he was unable to be present, James Todd was in a reminiscent mood referring to the early days of the township, when the only means of transportation was the lake, and when Fairport, now Frenchman's Bay, was the main port of call on Lake Ontario. The township had a history running back 115 years. In the early days it was known as Glasgow, but was later changed to Pickering, F. H. Richardson referred to the fact that it was seldom that any township had been served in its clerkship so faithfully by one family for so many years, Mr. Beaton and his father between them had acted in the capacity of clerk for 88 years, the father for 45 years and the son for 43. John Forgie referred to the extent of the township comprising as it does more than 72,000 acres of the finest agricultural land in On- tario. i Presentation To R. R. Mowbray fell the task of making the presentation address. He supposed that he was chosen (Continued on page 3) Council to Co-operate With Board of Health to Remove Nuisance in City--Ask the Health Board to Investigate Situation TWO PETITIONS ARE RECEIVED Relief Officer's Resignation Accepted and Council Re- ceives Another Application for Position -- New Floors for Board of Health Offices In co-operation with the Board of Health, the city council will take steps to improve sanitary conditions locally, according to opinions voiced at last night's session .of the city solons. It was decided to ask the Board of Health to investigate and report whether the extension of the sanitary area or the enaction of by- laws to ameliorate conditions is ad- visable. The matter was brought forward by Ald. A. S. McLeese, who asked that steps be taken to urge all pro- perty owners to install sanitary closets. He complained that 'there " .are several instances where homes on streets supplied by sewers are without sanitary conveniences, a condition which besides being annoy- ing to other residents, is a menace to health. Ald. McLeese urged that immediate action be taken to reduce to a minimum the number of homes in such condition. It was pointed out by the Clerk that all that is necessary is to extend the sanitary area and enforce the measures that such extension would impose. Ald. Miller Opposed" Ald. M. Miller was opposed. He believed that the Sanitary Inspector is taking the necessary steps to re- duce the nuisance and was of the opinion that the city is not in a position to force families to instal a convenience which they were unable to afford. 'They, can't pay for the improvement and the city cam't."' asserted Ald. Miller. With this statement Mayor Pres- ton was not in accordance. 'If the peoplé are unable to pay, the city should finance the installation of the sanitary closets and let the people pay it back in taxes, that is, of course, in cases where the house- holder has sufficient equity in the house to justify the advancing of the funds," dbened His Worship, who favoured the immediate consi- deration of the sanitary situation. Ald. H. E. Bradley favoured tak- ing action but thought the city soli- citor should be consulted to deter- mine the legal aspects of the conse- quences, Ald. G. Hart then moved that the Beard of Education be asked for a report on the number of closets in the sanitary area and in districts supplied by the sewerage system and that the Board be asked, if it would be desirable to extend the area or otherwise enact to improve the ex- isting situation. Ald. McLeese sec- onded the motion, and it carried un- animously. Routine Business Other than the question of sani- tation there was little but routine business before the meeting. The Board of Works brought in a recom- mendation that Safety Zone be pain- ted on the road crossings adjacent to the various schools in the city. It was suggested. in the report that the Board of Education be asked to consider the question of giving class room instruction on the subject of "Safety Habits," the committee be- lieving that such instruction would be most valuable in reducing the number of accidents befalling chil- dren, There was some discussion regard- WILL TAKE STEPS TO IMPROVE SANITARY CONDITIONS LOCALLY HOME FROM TRIP TO THE OLD LAND ALDERMAN E. Who, with his wife and son, Bruce, returned Thursday from a two months' vacation in Europe. Tra- velling by the White Star Liner, Dorie, they sailed from Montreal to Liverpool from where they jour- neyed to London and thence a- cross the channel. Their trip took them to Paris and other of the large cities in France, Italy, Rome, Switzerland and its capital, Gen- eva, besides many other points of interest. PEDDLED WITHOUT LICENSE, FINED Two Toronto Saleanien Were Alleged to Have Used Abusive Words For peddling goods from house to house without a license, two Toronto men, W. J. Redsell and Edmund Bloomfield were fined $5 and costs each yesterday afternoon. The to- tal penalty in each case amounted to $11.50 The arrest of this pair fol- lowed a complaint from an Oshawa lady that they had used abusive lan- guage when calling on her. Their ire had been especially aroused when she asked to see their license, which, of course they did not have. The police located the pair who were selling floor mops and brought them before the Cadi. They pleaded yuilty, but denied having "sauced" any Oshawa lady. Magistrate Hind ad- vised them to be more gentlemanly in the future. CHILD 1S STRUCK BY MOTOR CAR Mary Michael Receives Se- vere Abrasions and Bruises Running out from behind a truck, Mary Michael, a small girl, was knocked down by a car driven by Mrs. Gordon Gemmell, Essex Apts,, Bloor and Montrose avenues, Toron- to. The child was taken to Dr. MacDonald's office where it was found that severe abrasions to the skin about the knees and elbows had been received. There were no other injuries. Mrs. Gemmell was driving very slowly at the time. ing the lighting of Lakeview Gar- dens. At present they are without (Continued on page 6) No one can make a fool out of you without your help. King Street East Will Be Lin- ed With Booths and Money Raised Will Go Towajd Erection of Building -- Fri- day, August 27, Will Be the Night of Great Event A 'street bazaar on a scale never be- fore attempted is to be staged on King street just East of the four corners, on Friday evening next, August 27, under the auspices of the Oshawa Ro- tary Club. The street will be roped off for the occasion, cach side being lined with booths, while the pavement on Ontario street will be reserved for dancing. A parade on a very grand scale will be a feature of the event. The entire proceeds will go toward the erection of a Red Cross cottage for children at the Lake. Permission has been sacured from His Worship, Mayor Preston to stage the hig pegformance, while from the Po- lice Commission has come the auth- orization for the closing of King St. east, from the Four Corners to Albert street, for the evening. Through traffic will be routed by way of other | (Continued on pages 3) ROTARY CLUB TO HOLD BAZAAR FOR NEW RED CROSS COTTAGE A LIBERAL MASS MEETING AUG. 25 W. H. Moore, Candidate, to Speak--Gathering Planned Today Postponed The Liberal campaign in this 'rid- ing will be officially opened with a mass meeting in the Martin Theatre, Oshawa, next Wednesday, Auguust 25, when W. H. Moore, the Liberal candidate, will speak. Addresses will also be given by other speakers. Full particulars will be announced later. Owing to the inclement weather today, the meeting which was an- nounced to take place at Mr. Moore's residence, Dunbarton, will, of course not be held. WEATHER Strong easterly to southerly winds, clearing before night. Sun- day--Moderate ' southwest winds, fair 'and warmer, frre HOW PARTIES ARE LINING UP FOR THE STEAMER SINKS IN LAKE ERIE DURING A STORM, FOUR MISSING DOMINION FRAY Conservative Candidates in Eighty-one of Eighty-two Seats in Ontario 63 WON LAST YEAR Sixty-two Liberal Candidates in Quebec -- Straight Party Fights in Maritimes (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Aug. 21.--A Bominion- wide review of the list of candidates already in the field in the Dominion general election numbering 481, gives some interesting glimpses of the situation. Straight fights between Liberals and Conservatives are again the rule in the Maritime Provinces. Prince Edward Island's four membes in the last House are again in the fray, two Liberals and two Conservatives, HEADS EMPIRE SERVICE LEAGUE 'ach having a straight fight on his hands. Conservative and Liberal candi- dates are also battling in each of Nova Scotia's 14 seats, including 13 of the former members. 11 Conser- vatives and two Liberals. Sixty-two Liberals, including 58 of the 60 Liberals, elected in 1925, were nominated in Quebec. Forty- two Conservatives and four Inde- pendents bring up to 108 the total number of candidates contesting 65 seats. Ontario's nomination lists present a rather "spotty" appearance just yet, despite the presence of a Con- iervative candidate in 81 of 82 seats. Sixty-three of these were elected last year. . Another Consevative ex- member, R. L. Baker, is running this year as an Independent-Conser- vative in Toronto north east. Lieut. Col. N. M. Young having secured official' endorsatjon, bringing the to- tal number of candidates for On- tario's seats to 163, of whom there are 53 Liberals, including Miss Ag- nes MacPhail and John W. King, two former members; seven Labor- ites, seven Liberal Progressives and four Independents. JUDGE WEIR DIES AT SUMMER HOME Montreal, Aug. 21---Judge Rob- ert Stanley Weir, K.C., D.C.L, F. R.S.C., prominent legal authority of Montreala ,nd the author of the English version of ""O Canada" died at his summer home, "Cedarhurst," Lake Memphramagog, yesterday. Taken suddenly. ill on August 10, the late Judge three days ago lapsed into unconsciousness, from which he never recovered. NEW YORK STOCK MARKET (Supplied by Stobie, Forlong & Co.) Stock High Low Close Amer. Loco. ..... 1038 103% 103% Amer. Can. 581 57% Amer. S. Razor 67} 663 Balt. & Ohio ... 1031 Baldwin Loco. .. 118 Beth. Steel . 478 Chrysler .. 363 Dupont ... 299% Erie . 33 Great North. TR Gen. Motors 202% Hudson 67% Int. Comb. . 543% Int. Nickel . 37 Ind. Oil . i: 243 Loews Incorp. .. 408 Manhatt. EL 841 Overland 28 Phillips Pete. 47% Studebaker ... 65% St. Louis San. . 98% U.S. Rubber 602% Cast I. Pipe 229 U.S. Steel . 151% Wabash .... 44 Woolworth .. 162} Yellow Cab 303 Small boys are a nuisance to the neighbors, But then, neighbors are a nuisance to small boys. 303 The fellow who wants but little here below has it in his head. Appreciate Gift General Motors Appreciation of the gener- ous gift of General Motors of Canada, Limited, to the city of Oshawa was expressed at last night's meeting of the coun- }il and the following resolu- tion, moved by Ald. G. Hart, vas unanimously passed: "In recognition of the pre- sentation of a fire pumper to the city by General Motors Corporation at the occasion of the annual picnic at Lakeview Park on Saturday, August 14, be it resolved that this coun- cil express their appreciation of the magnificent and most useful contribution to the fire fighting equipment of the city and be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be sent to Mr. R. S. McLaughlin, president of General Motors of Canada, Ltd." . LT. COL. FRANK CHAPPELL Who: has been elected president of new formed Oshawa Branch of the Canadian Legion Empire Ser- vice League, FINE GONGERT BY REGIMENT BAND Conducted By Mr. William Lambert, a Veteran Bandmaster The weekly band concert was given at Alexandra Park last even- ing and as usual was very much en- joyed by the music patrons of Osh- awa, The band was in charge of a veteran bandsman, Mr. William Lambert who has had many years' experience in band work. Mr. Lam- bert selected the program for last night's entertainment which con- sisted of "The Jolly Robbers', bv Suppe, and the 'Robin's Farewell." Both of these numbers delighted the audience. The band also rendered Gems of England which consists of a number of old English airs, An- other number which aroused par- ticular interest was Love's Sentinel which was arranged by Mr. Lam- bert for the Regimental Band. KRIM'S EXILE WILL BEGIN AUGUST 28 Fez, Morocco, Augu. 20.--Abd- El-Krim will leave Fez, according to present plans, on August 28 for his exile in Reunion Island. The French will take precaution to avoid exposing the former Riffian leader to public curiosity. For this reason it is not announced where he will embark, but it is believed that a French cruiser will take him aboard at Casablanca for his last sad jour- ney. ELEVATORS CHANGE HANDS Calgary, Aug. 20.--The Robin Hood Mills, Limited, it is stated by the manager here, have sold all their country grain elevators to the Nat- ional Elevator Company, Limited. The company's intention is to devote its entire time in future to milling. Nine elevators in various parts of Alberta are involved in the deal. Downpour Playing Havoc With Grain Crops Through- out Ontario -- Storm May Continue Over Week-end --Lake Shipping Tied Up WIND VELOCITY 60 MILES AN HOUR Boat Service from Toronto to Lew iston Suspended-- Many Taken to Hospital on Arrival at Lewiston Last Night, Becoming Sick from Storm (By Canadian Press) Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 21. -- The steamer. Harold S. Gerken. battered by gigantic waves which were whip- ped into fury by a fifty mile an hour gale, sank in Lake Erie eight miles out of Erie, Pa.. today. Two lifeboats containing sixteen members of the crew of the steamer were picked up by the car ferry, Maitland of Ashtabula. Another boat. in which four men put off from the sinking steamer, has not been found. The men aboard the missing life- boat are George McMinn, mate; Richard Freman, watchman; Herman Waggman, fireman, and William Lo- gan, derrick engineer. It is feared these four men may have been washed out of the lit- tle craft. The report of the sinking of the Gerken, the frieighter listed out of Buffalo, N.Y., and the rescue of six teen men, was received here by in- tercity Radio Telegraph Co., in a radio despatch fom Maitland. A Converted Freighter Buffalo, N. Y., Aug. 21.--The Howard S. Gerken, waich sank In Lake Erie today, was a converted freighter owned by Howard NS. Ger- ken. of Buffalo, who was among the survivors. The vessel was formerly a Canadian steel steamer Phelan. She was about 200 feet long and wae engaged in the sand and gravel trade. Boat Service Suspended Over Lake Erie the wind reached gale proportions, blowing from the southeast at a velocity of sixty mil:s an hour. The boat service between Toionto and Lewiston, NY.. was suspend2d today because of heavy seas. A numkter of passengers were so ill when they arrived at Lewiston last night that they nad to be taken to the Hospital. Grain Crop Damaged Toronto, Aug. 21.--General rains | throughout Ontario especially in the (north western and central portions fof the Province today, are playing havoc with the grain crop. Raln fell heavily during the night and to- day, with the prospects that 'the ! down-pour will contiue over the week-end. Crops standing in the fields are suffering tremendously, al- though there is a ray of hope ip the fact that the root crops, corn and late pasture will undoubtedly benefit by the moisture. Grain sprouting in the shocks is the chirg wory of the farmers. Lake Ontario shipping out of 'Toronto was tied up this morning on account of wind and rain, The storm which prevailed during the night and today. The two morning trips of the Canadian Steamship Lines steamer to Niagara on the Lakes were cancelled on account of rough weather and also because few pas- sengers relished the thought of tak- TAKES FANCY TO THE OSHAWA POLICE CELLS ALSO HOME BREW While Being Detained Here for Kitchener Police An- drew Toczek Samples 12 Bottles of Beer--Wouldn't Mind Coming Back, He Tells Police on Leaving Being locked up in the Oshawa calaboose isn't a half bad experience provided you take things as you find them. It is true that some prison- ers rage with impotent wrath at be- ing detained and that other stoical- 1ly endure their unfortunate circum- stances, but here is the story of a man who positively enjoyed a day in the coop. He took things as he found them and 'things' in this case happened to be some twelve bottles of home brewed beer which the police seized some days ago from an alleged local dealer. : "I don't mind eoming back for another day," asserted Andrew Toc- zek, his face wreathed in smiles. when leaving the lock-up last night accompanied by Kitchener police for whom he had been arrested the pre- vious day. But the words, '"when you get some more good beer." which Toczek added to his farewell state- ment sort of furnished a clue to the cause of his goodwill. Yes, it is indeed a fact. Toczek. arrested on Thursday afternoon on a charge 'of fraud was brought to the coop and locked up. The lock-up room contains four metal cages but tie prisoner who, was occupying the i (Continued on page 3) 15 OPENING LAW OFFICE ON MONDAY Frank S. Ebbs is Launching Out in Business for Himself Frank S. Ebbs, formerly associated with W. E. N. Sinclair, K. C., barris- ter, for the past three years is open- ing a law office of his own in Room E, Rcyal Bank Building, Bond and Simcoe streets. Mr. Ebbs, who is a graduate of Osgoode Hall, Torento, during his stay here has made many friends who wish him success in his new venture. Mr. Ebbs will open his office for business on Monday. FINED $10 AND COSTS RECKLESS DRIVING Ronald O'Brien was convicted of reckless driving when he appeared be- fore Magistrate Hind yesterday. He was fined ten dollars and costs and was lectured by His Worship. O'Brien was the driver of a car which smashed 'into a truck owned by D. M. Tod and driven by Lorne Kellett at Sim- coe and Bond streets last Monday. The muscle about Muscle Shoals seems to be mostly jaw muscle, MONEY IS STOLEN - FROM ALMS BOX IN ANGLICAN CHURCH Theft Discovered By the Care« taker and Reported to : Warden i AMOUNT ABOUT $10 Box Was Opened By Prying Off Lid--Fund to Buy Flowers for Altar One of the most despicable thefts committed in Oshawa in recent years has just come to light. When Ed- ward Drage, caretaker, of St. Georg-' church, was making his rounds yes terday, he found that an alms bc placed in the vestibule of the church had been smashed and the content amounting to about ten dollars re- moved. Mr. Drage immediately notified Mi Alex Brown, one of the church war dens, who in turn reported the mat ter to the police who are investigating. As the church is ordinarily left open it would be an easy matter for a de- generate person to effect the theft. The thief opened the box by pry- ing off the lid which was glued to the remainder. Offerings placed in the box were used to provide flowers for the ahar. CONSERVATIVES ARE PLANNING MEETINGS Much Interest in the Public Gathering at Port Perry Tuesday Evening The opening public meeting of the campaign in the interests of the Con- servative party in Ontario Riding, will be held at Port Perry on Tuesday evening. next, August 24. Hon. Hugh Guthrie, Minister of Militia and Defence will give an ad- dress. Dr. T. E. Kaiser, the Con- servative candidate in Ontario riding, and others will also be heard. Plans are being drawn up for other public meetings and it is expected there will be much activity during the remainder of the campaign. ing a trip on the lakes. All C. S. L. | boats arrived here on schedule last night. The wind, which was blowing from the east at a rate of 30 miles per hour swept Lake Ontario and produced huge rollers on its sur- face. Heavy Rain Here The local firemen were given a run this morning to Cedardale as a re- sult of damage caused by the storm. Two Hydro elctric wires were broken and the wires were grounded, flames shpoting up, causing some alarm in the neighborhood. Hydro employees were called and made repairs. Fire Alam System Affected No. 2 circuit of the fire alarm system, in the southern section of the city, was put out of order dur- ing the storm this morning. The break occurred at 10.40 o'clock. Chief Cameron and an assistant at- tended to the repairs. Phone System Affected The telephone system was affect- ed by the gale, with the result that lines were kept busy making repairs. nes wre kept busy making repairsli A break between Oshawa and To- ronto was reported, two of the lines being out of order. Pavement Dangerous The heavy rainfall made the pave- ment in the city and on the provin- cial highway very slippery, and it was with difficulty that many mot orists kept on the road. No serious accidents were reported here up io noon, The storm which be raging today over a wide aie: hit Oshawa during the night. La evening there was a high wind and during the early hours of the mci» ing rain fell. The heavy precipitation kept up throughout the morning, con- ditions being unpleasant for those wha had to be cut of doors. Considerable wire trouble was re ported and trees were badly shaken in the gale, many branches being brok- en, is reported to Coniing Events RATES 8 Cents per word each inser- tion. Minimum charge for each Insertion, 335c¢ each insertion. A COMMUNITY FIELD DAY WILL be held on Thursday, August 26th, at the Community Park, Brooklin, A program consisting of races fo! children and adults, baseball match for girls and football matcl will be run off. Tea for everybody, from 5.30 till all are served. Re- freshment booth on the grounds. In the evening a program will be given by Duncan Cowan, well known entertainer, and Miss Elma Angus, Scottish dancer. Music by Gibson's Orchestra, of Whitby. Admission, including tea and concert, adults 50c¢, children 12 and under, 25¢, autos 25e¢. 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