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\ F POE Sumduys snd Pull Frodare The Oshawa Daily Reformer ¢ Oshawa Daily Tinu OSHAWA, ONTARIO, MONDAY, JULY 4, 1927 "Second Section--Pages 7 to | 5 shawa Citizens Show True Patriotic Spir MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE | mums I MARKS MOST IMPRESSIVE THANKSGIVING SERVICE Patriotic. Fathers, Mothers, Sons and Daughters Join in Religious Service in Connection With Canada's Diamond Jubilee -- Rev, C, W, De- Mille Delivers Fine Discourse -- Mayor Pres. 'ton Places Civic Wreath on Memorial After Similar Ceremony Had Been Carried Out By ~ WITH VICTORY WITHIN GRASP Pathetic Incident Marks Royal Regatta Ten Yards from Line ' OAR BECAME CAUGHT Henley-on-Thames, Eng, July 3. --8tark tragedy--tragedy for a young Canadian who crossed the At- lantic in guess of the Diamond Sculls and failed with victory in his grasp . ad the Henley regatta po Saturday when Joe Wright Jr., of the Argonaut Rowing Club, Toronto, was defeated for the his- topic emblem by R, Lee of Worces- ter College, Oxford. When but ten yards from the fin- ish line--a few more strokes would have made him champion amateur oarsman of the world--Wright's right oar became entangled in a rope dangling from one of the punts on the booms, and hefore he could free it his opponent, who had scull; ed tenaciously in the ruck after los- ing an early lead, revived and forg- ed ahead, gliding to the champion- ship while the spectators alternately cheered him and shouted condolence to the stalwart Canadian, Most Pathetic Incident, Wright's tragic failure was the most' pathetic incident the royal re- gatta hes witnessed in many years. It was provided with a dramatic set- ting. The day was the first one of the meet and the course was lined with booms, along which were punts crammed with 'thousands of holiday- makers. They anticipated the final of the Sculls with unrestrained joy, although expecting the Canadian to defeat his English opponent. It was with mixed feelings that they re- ceived thé outcome, Proud that the Sculls had been saved for England, they were neyertheless conscious of the. ness. 's vietory. gallant 20-year-old Canadian wis 8 popular hero even when he had been defepted, Rowing men at- tributed bis failure to faulty tactics, apd there was 8 hint that his left arm had given out, causing hisboat to incline to one side, but the great majority of the crowd recognized that only 8 terrible misfortune had robbed the loser of the proudest ti- tle of amateur rowing, In tment, The Oxonian sculled in from the finish line to be greeted by his par- ents, while Wright hung his head in bitter disappointment and rushed to bis dressing room. Later he denied that his left arm had weakened. "I knew I was sculling a yard from the boom, and I was not all out," be plated, *I thought I could win bow I liked, I was going back for a stroke ghen the oar touched a rope hang om a2 punt on the boom, I it and thought J could h the other oar, but the vented this. "If only I ¢ have got clear I think I ve won. But there out Lee, who jum obscurity ne putes, stated his and sympathized in his loss. After sled, FEEL tha lhe ; 1 : £ £5, thi § il Er fi ~ { then read Psalm 96, responsively, and the the Regiment when Canadian sons had marched celebration days enjoy. airs to band music, scripture reading, prayers and an address by Rev. C. W. DeMille. During the service Lieut.-Col, Frank Chappell, O.C.. the 4th Regi- ment handed a wreath to Rev. Captain J. 8. Jarratt, chaplain of the regiment, who laid it at the base of the mem- orial. Mayor R. D. Preston also laid a beautiful floral. wreath beside it. This wreath was from the City of Osh- awa, After the service, Major R. B. Smith, who was in charge of the com- pany of soldiers, formed up, and led y the band, paraded to the armouries. En route, the parade was the Kodak baseball team of Roches- ter, who, riding in gaily decorated cars, proceeded to Alexandra Park, where at 10 o'clock they started a game against General Motors seniors of Oshawa. During the service, one of the two youths who held the regimep- tal wreath, and a soldier in the-saiiks, were taken ill and had to retire. hould Be Proud We should be proud of our heritage, Rev. Mr. De Mille stated in his ad- dress; not in loud words but in hav- ing instilled into us, a desire for bet- ter citizenship. Just as surely as Canaan was a land flowing with milk and honey, so was our Canada a land of "amrosia and nectar." The only possible reason that Canada could have for closing her doors to the rappings of those of other nations seeking en- trance was because they would not make suitable citizens. Canada wel- comed anyone who would be a good citizen. "We have been blessed by God," deposed the speaker, "and be- yond the Hebrew people, we are surely God's favorites. Our blessings, we should not forget, have come through the sacrifice of others who have given us our heritage. It is seemly then that we gather here and give thanks while we turn back our minds 60 years, longer or less, and think of the people who have done so much for us." Granting the fact that not all Cana- dians were angels, Rev. Mr. De Mille held that we had plenty of high stand- ing examples for our patriotism. Throughout history and throughout the Old and New Testaments, the patriots of the world had been the outstanding men. No amount of money, no amount of land, no in- creased output of automobiles, no big factory expansions and no flying of flags, could bespeak patriotism. The greatest asset of any country was found in its citizenry. "If we are not ambitious to be the best citizens of our country, we cannot of greatest ser- vice to the Empire," opined the speak- er, "We sh extend our gratitude and thanksgiving to God as we stand in front of "The Garden of the Un- forgotten," which should ever be green in our memories. The scarlet and khaki of the military is most appro- priate, and no word of mine must be misunderstood in not giving the fullest measure of appreciation to our sol- diers for their ic sacrifices." There are others who never donned khaki however, who still suffer for the loss of a loved one who wore the kha- ki and whose death pain was short lived. Mothers still suffer and mourn. mourn. and The service was opened by J. D. Storie, chairman. IL. A. Koch led the singing. The first number was "God Save the King" Then Rev. W. P. Fletcher, D.D., read the 23rd Psalm. Rev. Canon de Pencier, M.A, fol- lowed with prayer. Rev. A. C. Reeves joined by hymn, "0 Help" was Then came Rev. C. W. De address, which was followed by Canada" Adjut- sung. Mille's the singing of "O ant Barclay of the Salvation Army then led in prayer, after which Major Bert Smith ad Major C. E. Hodgins handed the regimental wreath to Lieut~Col. Chappell, who handed it in turn to the chaplain, Captain Jar- ratt, of Port Perry, who walked to base of the memorial, placed the wreath, and knelt while the soldiers presented arms and all officers stood at sal Then Captain Jarratt pro- nounced the benediction. Lieut. Angus Mitchell was also present in dress uni- form with the other officers. The band, resplendent in brilliant scarlet uniforms received Wednesday from Ottawa, looked their best, with Continued on page 10) Oshawa never forgets, Diamond Jubilee of Confederation opened here on the morning of Dominion Day in the hallowed shadows of the war memorial--*' 'The (Garden of the Unforgotten." Though the open- ing marked completion of an exultant era in the history of Canada, held as it was 'neath smiling, summer skies and in the shade of staunch Canadian maple trees; yet a sad touch was lent the splendid service of thanksgiving, and ere the close of the short service, tear dimmed eyes showed that reminiseent minds recalled the stirring days Opening ceremony was held early, yet patriotic fathers, mothers, sons and daughters were at Memorial Park in good time for the ser- vice at 8.80 o'clock. Crowds followed the band of the Ontario Regi- ment, and one company of khaki-clad soldiers, to the park, There a short service was held consisting of singing of hymns and patriotic away to hold high the honor these Bandmaster Roy Jones in charge. These uniforms were secured after persistent work had been done by Lieut.-Col. Chappell to get them. The service was held under the auspices of Oshawa Ministerial Association, who distributed printed programs. RAILWAY NIGHTS There is always a tendency when a public utility is run by the Govern- ment for the employees to get the habit of thinking that the public ex~ ists for them, instead of their existing for the public. Long-haired men in control of Germany's nation-owned railway system are determined, how- ever, that in the fatherland every rail- way employee shall be the pink of courtesy. To this..end they have re- cenfly Tsiied to every employee a booklet on the treatment of travellers. In the future when a traveller asks any uniformed men a question, the employee is to acknowledge it by touching his hat in respectful saluta- tion. He will stand with an attitude of attention. He will never under any circumstances lounge idly with his bands in his pockets. He will treat the passengers in a fourth-class car with as much civility as the more for- tunate person who can afford to travel first class. The new democracy of Germany will be exemplified in the fact that all female passengers, whe- ther countesses or scrub-women, will be addressed as "My Lady" And it will be an unforgivable sin to address any passenger: "Here you" Wise old birds, these German railway directors, but they'll never get a vote of thanks from the crusty, hard-faced old noble- women who sigh for the good old days when Somebodies were somebodies and Nobodies were nobodies. L. E. OSIER Chairman of the committee charge of the parade which one of the features of the jubilee celebration, THOUSANDS INSPECT NEW LAKE PAVILION Opened Thursday Night -- Saturday Saw a Record Breaking Crowd Jubilee pavilion, Lakeview Park, gay with decorations of blue and gold and decked with huge vari-colored lan- terns, was the scene of much whole- sale entertainment during the celebra- tion. The pavilion, built at a cost of $17,000 by the Parks Commission, was inspected by thousands of pairs of eyes over the holidays. Opening Thursday night, it operat- ed afternoons and evenings during the celebration. Saturday night's crowd was the record breaker though during Friday night, 600 people paid admis- sion to the hall. Three sanding ma- chines were operated over the dancing surface for three days, then the hard- wood floor was, filled and waxed: The result is a 'glazing dancing surface which permits of dancing with maxi- mum ease. Employees dance around periodically during a session and when the floor begins to show signs of "stickiness," it is treated again. General Motors eight piece orches- tra is making a popular appeal to the dancers with music that is varied and novel. The musicians are giving ew erything they have. Neatly uniformed attendants handle the big crowds ex- peditiously. The floor will accommo-' date more than 300 couples with com- fort, tis said, in was local (Sarnia Canadian Observer) An exchange thinks that the news- papers should stop publishing jokes about the Scotch, after publishing the story of a Scotsman who wanted to get married in his back yard, so that the hens could get the rice that would be thrown at him and his bride. "Boys of Old Six Veterans of Wars, Fought | Previous to Great War, Are Guests at Pleasing Function Held By City --Dr. T. E. + Kaiser, Feature Speaker City fathers of Oshawa honored "The Boys of the Old Brigade" at a complimentary luncheon served by Robert Fraser, concessionaire at Lake- view Park, Saturday noon. Six ve:- erans of wars that were fought pre- vious to the Great World War, were present, and Mayor Preston stated during the luncheon that before the end of 1927, a big dinner would be staged at which all veterans of wars fought prior to the World War would be guests. An unfortnate slip in plans whereby veterans were to have been taken to the luncheon in cars, resulted in but six turning up on their own accord. Mayor Preston presided, and speech- tes were heard from Dr. T. E. Kaiser, t M.P., Ald. George Hart, who proposed the toast to the veterans, Comrade Wm. Cooper, who responded on be- half of the veterans, John Graves, Chaplain of the Legion here, H. L. Broomfield, who staged the luncheon, and Ald. Ernie Marks. Among others present were, Dr. F. L. Heury, chair- man of the Parks Board, and L. E. Osier, hard working member of the general committee, and cahirman of the parade committee. The List Veterans present were Regimental Sergt.-Major Wm. Cooper, formerly with Argyll and Sutherland Highland- ers, veteran of the Indian frontier scrap, 189798; the South African War, 1899, 190102, and veteran of The Wadd War, having enlisted here early in 3 Brigade" Honored at a Luncheon Given at Lakeview Park Regiment, England, veteran of the South African war and The Great War, having enlisted at Toronto in 1915 with the First Canadian Auxiliary Horse. Sergt.-Major J. Holt, of Fourth Royal Lancasters, Fourteenth King's Hussars, veteran of the South African War, 1899-1903, also the Great War, having enlisted at Toronto with the Third Battalion, Queen's Own, a fa- mous Toronto outfit; served from 1914 until 1917. Stoker DD. W. Partridge, of the Roy- al Navy, veteran of the Boxer Rebel- tion of 1900, and The Great War, hav- ing enlisted in 1915 at Belleville with the 80th Battalion, and having served right through the war, getting a dis- charge in 1919. , Gunner H. Major, veteran of the South African War and the Great War, having enlisted a few days after war was declared at Oshawa, with the artillery. Gur. Major was discharged in 1916 after having been hit in the knee while in France. . He served with the Mounted Rifles in the South Afri- can War. Pte. Robt. Hinton, aged 84 years, and oldest man at the luncheon, who carries his years lightly, veteran of the Fenian Raids of 1865-66. Patriot Dr. Kaiser, Canadian patriot, proved a happy selection for the feature speaker, and he said that he would rather talk to a body of the old veter- ans than any other audience. The story of the real foundation of the British nation had "often been told and heard around the home hearths. It was a noble story. Dr. Kaiser believed that the achievements of Canadian patriots at Queenstown Heights and Lundy's Lane, provided material for a story that every Canadian should know, and should never forget. His grandfather and the grandfather of Dr. Henry had fought at Queenstown Heights so that they had certainly lived in a Canadian Pte. Geo. Homett, of First Essex (Continued on page 8) - THOUSANDS SEE PARADE G AILY DECORATED CARS, FLOATS; MANY ENTRIES Ukrainians Win First Prize for Floats While Osh- awa Rotary Club Captures First Prize for the Best Decorated Car -- Parade One of Chief Features of Celebration, Was Ably Handled By L. E, Osier Diamond Jubilee celebration committee expected the big Friday evening parade to he one of the chief attractions of the celebration, It was, With upwards of 35 floats, bands, soldiers and hundreds of decorated autos, it stretched half way from Memorial Park, where it formed up, to Alexandra Park, its destination. Big money prizes were awarded winners who had the best float, most gaily decorated auto, and bicycle; to the best clown, ete. Lee Osier, chairman of the Parade before they gave their decisions, Three judges were puzzled Committee, is largely responsible for the success of the parade, and Charles Davis, secretary of the general committee, assisted generously in getting industries interested in floats. Thousands Attend Thousands of men, women and children lined the streets along which the parade passed, and later swarmed into Alexandra Park behind it. That was not all. The park proper and the track were crowded with peo- ple and hundreds of automobiles drew up across the track from the grand stand, to hear the speeches. As advertised, the message from His Majesty King George V was re- ceived. Mayor Preston, master of ceremonies, introduged the speakers, They were W. E. N. Sinclair, K.C,, M.PP, Dr. T. E. Kaiser, M.P., and Hon. William Smith of Columbus. Mrs. R. S. McLaughlin, wife of the Honorary Colonel of the 34th Regi- ment, presented an historic bugle to Lieut.-Col. Frank Chappell, officer commanding the regiment. It is an old and battered bugle that was presented in 1865 by the women of Oshawa to the Oshawa detachment that left to fight in the Fenian raids. It was re- cently retrieved by Lieut.-Col. Bick of Cannington, former O.C., of the 34th Regiment. Community singing, led by George Henley, was enjoyed all even- ing until nearly midnight, Practically all of the old favorites were sung to the accompaniment of band music. Then came the Carillion concert over the radio direct from Parliament Hill, Ottawa, after which a radio concert was broadcast about the park. Several selections by the kilted pipers, not on- ly provided one of the best spots on the bill of the evening, but sent the blood racing through the veins of Scotsmen who, judging by applause, must have been numerous. A patrio- tic song, written by Nelson Bell, mu- sical director 'at the New Martin Theatre, was played by the band and sung by one of the bandsmen. This number was greeted by thunderous applause. The piece is called, "Land of Glad Tomorrow." Was Real Parade Angus Cameron, fire chief, was mar- shall of the parade, and it was no small job mustering the hundreds of entries. It. formed up on streets abut- ting Memorial Park. The band of the 34th Regiment, resplendent in their new scarlet uniforms, followed the marshall. Then came three compa- nies of soldiers from the regiment, all spic and span. A coterie of offi- cers in dress uniform marched with the battalion. Then came a detach- ment of the fire brigade. neatly uni- formed and followed by a piece of their apvaratus. The gaily decorated floats followed in which flags and streamers, flowers and bunting of the red, white and blue proved the out- standing decoration. Floats were no- ticed from Fittings Limited, Luke Furniture Co., Robert Simpson Co. Dixon Fuel Co., Williams Piano Co., Rotary Club, Jubilee pavilion, three beautiful floats from the Ukrainian of Oshawa, illustrating a "United Can- ada," then came the Salvation Army band, in uniform, swanky Highlanders with their bagpipes, and floats from Martin-Senor Paint Co, Smith Trans- portation, Little Covent Garden, 2 cars, General Motors of Canada, Ltd, Gale CHANGING TIMES Some interesting facts have been published recently regarding the use of horsedrawn vehicles in connection with British railways. In 1913 there were 231 horsedrawn passenger vehi- cles in use by the English railways. There were 24] motor busses. Today there are about 350 motor busses. And the horsedrawn vehicles have dimin- ished to about 30. In freight trucks in 1913 there were 32657 in use as against 191 motor trucks. Today the horse trucks have been reduced to a little over the 31,000 mark. And the motor trucks have increased from 91 to nearly 2,500. SHIP FOR SHIP The United States will doubtless de- cide to build ship for ship with Great Britain, according to some American press correspondents. No one . cam prevent Uncle Sam spending his mil- lions in any way he desires. And a big United States mavy is hardly a threat against the peace of the world. SHOULD REMEMBER Men students at New York Univer- sity are earning money in their spare time by acting as nursemaids for fam- ilies in the district. Incidentally, the squawks: they hear from their charges should rpovide them with new mater- ial for variety in their college yells. b The big grand stand was soon a mass of color, jammed as it were to the roof by crowds of people. 4 and Trick, Nut Krust Bakery, Wilson and Lee, piano dealers; Hollands Bak- ery, 4 vehicles; Ontario Malleable iron Company, a display of the latest models of Chrysler and Overland Whippet automobiles, and Bert Bell's decorated taxicabs. The Boy Scouts paraded and a very young boy pro- pelled a gaily. decorated "pedamobile" along the street right to the park, Two clowns, one representing a wo- man, drew applause as they "slap- sticked" their way along, and another pair on a wagon drew laughs with their antics. Show 60 Years' Progress General Motors' display was out- standing, being a pantomime of the progress of the automotive industry. Mounted on a truck was the real old building, representing the black smith shop in which the late Robert Mec- Laughlin started in a humble way, the industry later to be known as Me- Laughlin Carriage Works and finally the General Motors Corporation of Canada T.td., as it is known now. A number of old buggy wheels stood about the old shop as indicated in the parade. Then came a model of the "auto" turned out in those distant days, a dilapidated buggy with an ex- tra wheel tied on behind a la spare tire. This represented life 60 years ago. Then came the modern product of the same company, latest models, resplen- dent in banners and colors. They in- cluded the 1927 Imperial, Pontiac, Continued on page 10) BADLY INJURED AS TEAM RNS AWAY Young Farm Hand is in the Belleville Hospital in a Critical Condition Belleville, July 4. -- Charles Hiles, 16-year-old farm hand employed on the farm of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gray, Concession 2, Tyendinaga, lies in the Belleville General Hospital suffering from what may prove to be mortal in- juries. The young man with a team of young horses hitched to a heavy wagon, was proceeding up the lane from his em- ployers' home when a barrel which he was taking to a neighbor's home, rolled MAYOR PRESTON'S TUG 0° WAR TEAM LOSES TO WHITE Number of Contestants in t Various Events E Two Hundred FINE PRIZES GIVEN Keen Interest is Shown in Sports Events at Lakevie Park The running events and tug-o'- contests at Lakeview Park on Sat day afternoon proved to be one of most delightful phases of the Coun Day. An excellent crowd witnes: the well supervised program and wi keen competition in all the events mi it all the more interesting for th Well over two hundred rontestal took part, the greatest number of tries Br. in the boys' races for der eleven years and under fourte both of which had to be run in he before the winners were declared, single men's and the married me races as well as the six man relay proved spectacular events, The tug-o'-war drew much intere especially the pull between the t municipal teams, Whitby and Osha which was won by the County To officials in spite of the strenuous tu) ging of Mayor Preston's stalwarts, pull between the Ontario Malleali Iron heavyweights and the GM Duco department was also well wo seeing. The prizes given were excellent say the least, and in all, the offici are to be highly commended for t program's success and the prompt al speedy manner in which the evenii were run through. The following are the results: Girls under five years: 1. Greta Pel rin; 2. Jean Noxon; 3. Ethel Price. Boys under five years: 1. All Price; 2. Teddy Clarke; 3. Mur Morgan. Girls under eight years: 1. Marga Hutchinson; 2. Nancy Widdel; 3. Ma ite, Boys under eight years: 1. Phil Pe ry; 2. Ernest Bouckley; 3. Don M Donald. | Girls under 11 years: 'Thelma Hi chison; 2. Margaret Widdel; 3. Ma garet Henderson, Boys under 11 years (First heat 1. Willie Clarke; 2. Willie Dearbor 3. Alf Morgan. (Second heat): 1. Cli Maundrell; 2. Warren Mowat, Ste art Walker (tied); 3. Jack Forest (Final): 1. Clif Maundrell; 2. Will Dearborne; 3. Warren Mowat. Girls under 14 years: 1. Glenda Coif nor; 2. Louise Edmondson; 3. M jorie Cheeseborough. Boys under 14 years: (First heat 1. Maurice Kennedy; 2. Bert Ashe hurst; 3. Willie Smith; (Second heat 1. Richard Patfield; 2. Doug. Clai 3. Arnold Jobb. (Final): 1. Richa Patfield; 2. Maurice Kennedy; 3. B Ashenhurst. Single ladies' race: 1. Annie Cav ly; 2. Glenda Connors; 3. Louise Ed mondson. s Single men's race: 1. Ed Salmon; 'Oscar Baird; 3. Alex Hall Married ladies' race: 1. Mrs. Ch Cringle; 2. Mrs. Docherty; 3. Mr Pryce. Married men's race: 1. W. Hamilton race (Six men to team , composed of A. H. Wall mn, D. Black, M. Kohe and Alex Hall; 2. LaSalle of E. Cook, E. Rowden, . C. Keith, J. Don from the back of the wagon, falling | aid to the ground with a resounding crash. The young team taking fright, made a bolt and Hiles was thrown to the ground, the wheels of the wagon pass- ing over his body. Mrs. Gray heard the commotion and the man's anguished scream and ran to the scene of the accident, where she found several neighbors gathered about the inert injured boy. Dr. Sar- genat of Shannonville was called and responding immediately to the sum- mons, removed the boy to the hospi- tal, where he is now confined. The ex- tent of the injuries so far ascertained is a badly crushed lung and three ribs fractured. Hiles, who is a Marchmont Home boy, came to Mr. and Mrs. Gray from England and is highly thought of by his employers. He is unusually tall and very active and obliging, Mrs. Gray stated. RIGHT KIND OF A PLOT The Volstead law limits medical pre- scriptions to a pint of whiskey in ten days for a given patient, and the Ame- rican Medical Association, finding this restriction injurious to measures need- ed to protect health, has decided to petition Congress to modify the law sO as to permit prescriptions of liquor in whatever quantities the physician may deem desirable. The press of the nation for the most part supports the position of the Association, on the ground that it is improper for a legis- lative body composed of laymen to usurp the function of a medical body. But Wayne B. Wheeler denounces the move as a "plot." For the sake of argument we will agree with him that it is a plot of the most foul, dastardly sort--a plot to expose Mr. Wheeler's ignorancé and afpaticism. And he has fallem victim to it. ] Tug of War, Municipal, won b Whitby Council, composed of H. [I Prinige, DD. Mowat, F. T. Rowe, H. Wilson, C. Seldon, J. W. Bateman, K J. Underwood and J. Kenny. Tug of War, open, first round wo by Duco Dept. over Hnod and Whe: Paint, with a team composed of White, J. Lynch, W. Lick, J. Wrigl . Crowle, W. Hele, C. Harmon, H ennessey. Final won by Ontari Malleable Iron over the Duco Dep: ment with a team composed of Reddway, B. Pollock, J. Hollock, Solden, J. Slobodon, J. Rogdney, Kozo, P. Domonski. BREAKING IT GENTLY It was the scent of summer in d air that sent a certain business nu a-hurrying to his tailor. i winter months, howeve: his figure had altered. No longer w; he tall and slim. His tailor spotted the change, b knowing his customer, kept a discrée silence as he measured skillfully. "About the same as last year--eh? queried the business man, as the mea suring process came to an end. Dh, yes, sir," replied the tactf tailor. "Chest a bit lower, p'rap that's all" THIS BIG COUNTRY (Toronto Star) Richard Mahoney of Guelph lost for twenty hours in the near his summer cottage in Af Burk's Falls country thus oviding a reminder, early in the season, df the