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"OSHAWA AND DISTRICT Fined Coste a 4 Corl was fined §1 and costs in police court this morning for violating the traffic signals. Man' Car Sh Jocks va hit by an automo- driven by Harold Vanquoray. e Broce street, yesterday afternoon, was uninjured. 121 Cases at Division Court Division. court sittings are held in the police court room here to- day with Judge Thompson, of Whitby, presiding, There were 121 cases on the docket, the majority of them being of minor importance. Several B Stolen Several bicycles have been stolen from city schools during the past few days, Yesterday one was taken from Centre street school, while another be- onging to Ralph Nixon of King street school, was stolen, This latter one, was however, recovered, Bicycle Badly Damaged A hicycle belonging to T.' Bowers, Gibson street, was badly damaged yes- terday afternoon at 5.30 o'clock when it was run over A an automobile in front of Angus cLaughlin's resi- dence. In reporting the matter to the police Bowers claimed the accident was entirely his fault as he rode dir. ectly in front of the car, Bowers, himself, was uninjured. King St, League Oorn Roast About seventy of the young people motored to Darlington beach last of the King street United Church night and held a corn roast which was to be their last open alr meet- ing. Arriving at the beach some of the young people played games, while the rest started the fire, then they had a short worship service led by the president, Meredith Mof- fatt, and a reading by Neva East- , Next Monday the meeting will be held in the school room and will open the fall program, A.Y.P.A, HOLDS A WEINER ROAST Anglican young people held their regular meeting at the lake last night in .the 'form of a weiner roast, There were about sixty of the young people there and they enjoyed various games and a huge bonfire, under the leader- ship of 'F. Fordham, A. Burr, Arline Wilkins,' R. Terret and F. Jeffery, The next meeting to he held on Monday night will be, as usual, in the school- room, DIES IN HOSPITAL Moncton, N.B., Sept, 12.--Dr. Gordon C. MacLean, travelling tub- erculosis diagnostician for the New Brunswick Department of Public Health, died here in hospital today. He was a native of Collingwood. His brother, Dr. William MacLean, Is in the city, and the y will be taken to Collingwood for interment. Too Late to Classity COMPETENT MAID A WANTED. Phone 463W evenings. (80e) . CAPABLE WOMAN FOR GENERAL housework. Phone 33, or apply 124 King St. BE. (60b) 'DELIVERY BOY WANTED WITH a bicycle, after school hours. 138 Simeoe St. S. (80b) PIPER WANTED FOR POST 43, Legion Pipe Band, Oshawa. Phone 27. (60h) 170 0c) DOUBLE GARAGE FOR RENT. Division St. ({] LOST--PAIR BLACK glasses, vicinity of Mary St. from Oshawa Collegiate to King St. Fin- der please phone 1959J. (602) ELECTRICIANS WANTED. TWO good knob and tube men wanted at once. Phone 137TW. (80D) FOR SALE--ALL BUILDING MA- terials, including stairs, windows, doors, lath, lumber $20 per 1.000 ft; lath, back verandas, stack pipes, water pipes, storm doors 75 cents. Saturday. Apply Deo- being | LARGE, NUMBER SEEK WORK HERE From 70 to 80 Apply at the Employment Office Eeach Day RA Applications for employment in Oshawa are averaging from 70 to 80 registrations each day for the past week, Inspector G, Hamilton of the Employment Service Bureau stated in an Interview today, Num- bers of men are being placed, and a feature of this work is the fact that a majority of the placements are for skilled workers, bricklayers, carpenters, and lathers,' A number of carpenters arriving here Monday morning was looked upon as a sort of special visitation by distracted builder who were badly in need of them, Those applying were at once placed, The employment service of Can- ada now maintains 76 offices throughout the Dominion, Mr, Ham- {lton stated, Co-operation between these, 26 of which are in Ontarlo, enables any employer in the Domin- lon to secure special or general lab- or within a few hours or days of fil- ing a request, The service believes that there are In Canada men available for any work, however, specialized, and they leave no stone unturned' to bring employer and employee together without going out of the country, One card on file showed one firm's demand for a diamond driller with a salary of $260 a month promised, This special job was sent on notice to the various offices and within a short period the employer had the very man he wanted, This fact as well as many others, shows that the Employment service is not by any means solely concerned with unskilled labor, Skilled work- ers are learning to use the office more and more with-a view to con- tinuous employment, TAXPAYERS PAY 87 1-2 CENTS A DAY (Continued from page 1) have also added to the maintenance costs and the dally cost Tgure will probably not be affected very much In consequence. The aggregate attendance of On- tario County pupils during the past year was 10,681 days; Durham Connts pus attended 4,252 days; and city of Oshaw, BAd So ot a pupils attended The grand total of school attend- ance by days for the past Year was 102,077 days, the report showed, The statement of Collegiate Insti- 'ute costs for the past year shows that the institution was one of the most economically administered schools in the Province. The total of all costs was $95,106.33. made up of debenture sinking fund and inter- est charges $29,943.28; teachers' salaries $50 982.01; salaries of offi- cers $989.02; salaries of caretaker $3,291.39; repairs to buildings $245.81; conducting entrance ex- aminations, $793.58; annual addi- ions to library, apparatus and so on, $2,454.66; insurance $1,211.61; fuel, light, power telephone and sundries, $7,834.47. Before arriving at the pro rata cost of educating county pupils, the Special Committee deducted §$2,.- 639.50 from the total costs as the Evening Vocaional Classes' special expenditures. This left $95,106.33. From that total took the following credits: Government grants $8,- 687.46; evening class grants $1.261; entrance examinatin fees, $481; and rental of auditorium $2500. These credits totalled $8,934.26, leaving a met maintenance and debenture charge of $86,172.07. Dividing this net sum of $86,- 172.07 by the grand total of days attended which was 102,077; the For Yow Drug Needs Thompson's Drug Store 20 Stimcoe St. 8. We trust arrive at the 84% cents a fay figure. which js the average which taxpayers of city and counties thould have paid each pupil each school day day of the term 1926-27. In order to put the revenme from ounty pupils on the basis of full 'oe served on the counties that such rates would be im force beginning Janwary 1, 1928. Much of the American "hootch™ whisky is aged in the wood. but the wood is generally supplied by the wn- dertaker. di. se i TT Fy wey window on Celina street last week an noticed the 8 Great The largest pike measured four feet in TH ] fU MAKE FINE CATCH * ON FISHING TRIP Murry Miller and Party Re- turn from Madawaska With Some Big Ones Citizeys who had occasion to pass Barwell" and Ferguson's meat market ionally large pike of bass, are pon- exce and beautiful cate! ht dering as to where they came from. The haul was made by R. M of Miller and Libby, plumbers, and a Miller, arty of four friends, Stuart Carroll, eg. Parrott, Harry Daniels and Harry Lander, The local sportsmen who make an annual trip up to Madawasker River, in the Renfrew district caught Northern Pike and 20 bass. length and was 20% inches in girth, It weighed 28 pounds. This, however, is not the largest pike that the party has caught in that district, Three years ago one weighing 33 pounds, ahout the same length, but hticker across the hack, was hooked, Speak- ing to the Daily Times regarding their trip, My. Miller stated all enjoved a wonderful outing. The party made the trip, a distance of ahout 265 miles, hy motor, They left Oshawa on Friday, and were back home Wednesday, MUCH INTEREST IN LOCAL GOLF CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Considerable interest is heing evinced in club championships that are sche- duled to he HE by members of the Oshawa Golf Club during the next week or so, The men are competing for the cup donated by R, §. McLaugh- lin, while the ladies are watching with interest the ladies championship. The following is the draw for the first round of the men's championship and these games are to be all played by Saturday. R. Henderson vs. H, J. Begg. F.. G, Carswell vs, H, Smith, C. P. dePencier vs, Dr. H, Bascom, R Morphy vs. H, E. Smith, G. Evans vs, T. R, Caldwell, H. Doherty vs. J. E. Elliott, R. McNabb vs. D. B, Carlyle, G. Jacobs vs, W. R. Knight, Entries are now heing received for the tournament to decide the champion- ship of the ladies section. This has heen delayed somewhat owing to so many of the ladies being out of the city, However, it is hoped that the tournament will get underway early next week. Competition for the Hewson trophy between Miss Bull and Mrs, Bull re- sulted in the former winning it. This match was held Friday. , OCEANIC HOPS PAST PIONEFR STAGE (Continued from page 1) have experienced had it been abandoned by the Government dur- ing the heavy casualty period of its pioneering days. "The result of a total restriction might be compared to the effect on aviation in gencral bad legisia- tion been enacted against all flying during the first few years following the flight of the Wright Brothers when, hour for hour, any flight was more dangerous than trans-oceanic flying is at present. "Pioneering and development of almost every advance in air is mark- ed by the loss of its explorers or its scientists. Yet they would be the last to request that advance- ment of the cause for which they gave their lives be retarded. "Hazardous flights should not be prohibited but they should be at- tempted only after car:ful study by an experienced personnel with the best of modern equipment and for a definite purpose. Im future, ex- peditions should be organized and prizes offered under which promote development of saf- er travel vSafets of travel doed mot rest | alone in the perfection of the plane and engine, but equally important is the highly trained personnel, ac- curate weather information and oth- er mavigatiomal aids, including a means of radio communication for use in case of a forced landing." : 5g : tf Eis ; gif 14 | : : Hite i i } i § th Ht 1 : F i ! is | $2411 £ ¥ i i i | | | 14 1] 2 fe ol i : 3 d | ready winners of the brigade cup for conditions | RTHER HONORS FOR DURHAN UNIT Holders of Brigade Cup and Tug-of-War Trophy--Ex- pect Signallers' Cup Staff Reporter) Bowie September 13.--Al- being the most efficient regiment at the camp held at Cobourg in August, and holders of the Tug-of-War cup for the 7th Briade, the Durham Regiment ia expecting to hecelve the Department of National Defence's trophy for having the best signal squad of any non-permanent regi- ment in Canada within the next few weeks. Most of the signallers who made such magnificent showing for the Durhams belong to "B" Com- pany at Bowmanville, commanded by Major W. J, Hoar, or to "D" Company at Orono, under Major Percy Job, Oshawa second in come mand, The Durham Regiment is consid- ered one of the crack militia units of Canada, In 1926 it took the In. fantry Association of Militia Dis- triet No, 8's cup for marksmanship, This year, two cups were added to its plate shelf at Cobourg and an- other--the brigade baseball cup-- was lost by only one run in the final game, J Award of the Dominion Signal Trophy is considered practically as- sured owing to the wide margin of efficiency achieved by the Durham Regiment signal squad. Lieut, Col, B. BE. Snyder mom- manding the Durham Regiment with Captain B, 8. Ferguson of the Jovmanville Custom's office as ad- ant, LEND-A-HAND CLUB PLANS CORN AND WEINER ROASTS Lend-a-hand Club held its regular meeting last evening at the home of Mrs, Annie McDonald, Masson street, with president, Mrs, Mary Shaw, in the chair, Final arrangements were made for a corn and weiner roast which is to.he held at the Lake on Monday, September 19, to which all members | and their friends are invited. The rest | of the business was mostly routine, and after refreshments were served hy the hostess, assisted by Miss Blanche Ball, and Mrs, Mae Bunker, the meeting was brought to a close. ENTIRE NEW SCHOOL MAY BE NECESSARY (Continued from page 1) Libby were already carrying out their contract and leaving the adjustment to the Board's fair play. Architect Stenhouse was asked hy Trustee Smith if, in his opinion, the work on additions to Simcoe Street South and Cedardale schools was proceeding satisfactorily. "As to work, yes," Mr. Stenhouse replied. "But as to time?" Mr. Smith ask- ed. "No," Mr. Stenhouse stated, "itis not satisfactory. We were unable to get contracts this year with penalty clauses without there being balanced by premiums for earlier completion of the work. We let the contracts on a straight agreement to finish by a certain date." Mr. Stenhouse believes that Cedardale school addition may be ready by the first of October, but that the Simcoe South school will require more time before comple- tion. Chairman Mitchell declared the thaf the speeding up of the work. Anplications for positions om the public school staff were referred to *he management committee by mo- tion of Trustees Smith and Donevan. The portable school in use at Ce- dardale will be turned over to the Home and School Commeil whem it is no longer needed. it was reported following tabling of certain corres- pondence. The Board will join the city, om decision of the property committee, in expropiations poceedings for land the flats at the foot street. Application of Miss Annie Kew for a position on the might school staff was refcired to the Advisory Vocational Committee. An accoumt for $507.26. being counts fo the month totalled only $7901. BEAMSVILLE TAX RATE Grimsby, Sept. 12.--The tax rate for Beamsville has heen struck for lower than last year. CONSERVATIVE HAS éented in parliament since 1921 by he had done all in his power to urge |! of Johm Vi -| Amer. Tel. ..176% 1927 at 54 mills, which fis twe mills | Dupont MAJORITY OF 198 North Huron Returns to Tory Fold--Have 89 Members in House of Commons (By Canadian Press) Goderich, Ont, Sept. 13.--Repre- Progressive, North Huron electors yesterday elected a C vative candidate, George Spotton, of Wing- ham, in a by-election to fill the seat vacant through the death of John W. King. Mr, Spotton was yeturned by a majority of 198 over his near- est opponent, Archibald Hislop, Lib- eral, The final figures give:-- George Spotton, Cnns.,, 4,631, Archibald Hislpp, Lib, 4,388, Sheldon Ricker, Prog, 2,726, Renewal by the electors of thelr Conservative allegiance brings the total strength of official opposition in the House of Commons to 89, the Liberal representation standing at 1 Intense campaign was waged by both old line parties, Govern- ment forces being led hy Premier W. IL. Mackenzie King, who spent a day in riding addressing two meetings at Wingham and Goderich, Other cabinet ministers were also brought in, in an attempt to win the seat and the campaign was brought to a close with an address by Hon, J. A, Rohb, Minister of Finance, Conservatives were supported hy thelr temporary leader, Hon, Hugh Guthrie, and -other members of the party while Miss Agnes McPhail was active on behalf of Sheldon Bricker, Mr. King's majority in the elee- tion of 1921 was 1,196 but this was cut to 2456 In the general election of last year, G.M. C. SOFTBALL AND TEAMS WIN LOSE AT ORILLIA Two teams from the General Mot- ors journey to the Orillia Tourist camp Saturday and played softball games as part of a picnic program. The Paint Shop played a team from the T. Eaton Co, and were defeated ® to 7, while a team from the of- fice played and woin a game from Longs. The score in this last men- tioned fixture was 11 to 7. Both were fairly close contests, as the score would indicate, About 300 at- tended the picnic, which was ar- ranged by the community, TORONTO S70cKs id Bell Telephone B.C. Fishing Burt. FN. .... Can. Bread Can. Ind. Alcohol City Dairy Cons. Smelters .. Hiram Walker Int. Petroleum Imperial Oil Int. Nickel Massey Harris Seagram Shredded Whe. ....... Twin City MINING SALES TO NOON Bid Ask 36 §7v% 483 » 168 Argonaut Area .... Amulet Barry Hollinger Beaver Castle Trethewey Central Manitoba Jome pond Wright Hargraves .... 756 Mining Sales to Noon 706639. Silver 5544. i NEW YORK SINKS PRN (Supplied by Stobie, gg Amer. Can. 63% 625% CUTLER & PRESTON Investment Bonds and Preton- ned Stocks 64 King St. W. Ted. 572 Sears Rbok. St. Louis Sam 112 US. Rubber 523% US. CL Pipe 195% Us. + SPECIAL GUARD OF | Will Be Reviewed By Major Bears won yesterday's doubleheader at Baltimore, 6 to and 5 to 2, in the last contests of the season at DIES FOLLOWING LONG ILLNESS Stanley Cook Was Member of Post Office Staff for the Past Year Stanley Cook, a member of the Osh- awa post office staff for a year and on sick leave since May, died at his par- ents home in Claremont yesterday, The post office flag was flown at half mast today as a token of the deep regret felt by all ranks of the post office staff in the sad termination of a long and gallant fight for health, The dead pos- tal clerk is survived by his wife and two small children. Mr, Cook joined the local post office staff just a year ago and at once made more than good in his duties, Post- master Mathison declares that he was one of the most efficient men he ever had on his staff and great things were expected for him. Falling ill in the spring, it is believed that Mr. Cook returned to duty too soon to comply with regulations re- garding holidays which any longer sick leave would have cut short. A relapse followed and medical science was baff- led by the progress of his malady. The funeral held today from his parents home in Claremont to the Union Cemetery was attended by Post- master F. T. Mathison, J. A. Thomp- son, H. Kelly, and Fred Bennett. of the local postal staff. Three of the letter carrier staff went to Claremont last night to convey the general staff's deep regrets to the bereaved family. These were R. J. Holdaway, A. W. Lundy and C. A. Wells. ONTARIO REGINENT General J. H. MacBrien at Fair Grounds Weekly orders for the Ontario Regi t were i d today by Of- ficer Commanding Lt. Col. Framk Chappell and posted by Captain C. A. Mason, adjutant. as follows: Du- ties--Special Guard under command of Major E. C. Hodgins will parade on Thursday, September 15, at 6.15 p.m. at the Armouries, Oshawa, and will move off at 7.00 p.m. for Alex- andra Park and will be inspected by | Major Gemeral J. H. MacBrien.| Dress, service dress, review onder. Degonations will be worn. NEWARK WINS DOUBLE PROCLAMATION By His Worship the Mayor In the interests of the Oshawa Jubilee Fair, under the auspices of the South Ontario Agricultural Society, mer- chants and manufacturers are request- ed to close their places of business on Friday afternoon in order to encourage the widest possible attendance, (Sgd) R. D, PRESTON, a Mayor, PHONE 705 Kelly's Drug Store 34 King St. W, Prompt Delivery AA ----------------RAAHHHHIAIY MAPLE GROVE Maple Grove, Sept. 13--A very large congregation again filled the church on Sunday when we were favoured by having with us Rev. Eugene Beech, Scugog Island, and also Rey. Joblin Scugog Island, Our pastor, Rev, H, J Stainton opened the service with 'a song service after which Rev. Mr. Beech led in praver. Mrs. Stainton and Rey, Joblin favoured us with a beautiful duet "He Lifted Me." Rey. Mr, Joblin read the lesson and preach- ed a splendid sermon, Next Sunday is Rally Sunday when Mr. Smallman, Port Perry is going to speak to us. We hope to see a very good representation out. The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Missionary Society was held on Friday, Sept. 9. A short time was taken up with business after which quilts were quilted and bales of cloth- ing were packed, Miss Dora Eames spent Sunday with friends in Claremont. , Mr. Frank Swallow visited friends in Toronto over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs, Cyril Luke (nee Gladys Allin), Oshawa, have returned from their honeymoon and visited their cou- sins, Mr. and Mrs, Noble Metcalf on Sunday, Miss Vera Power is visiting her sis ter, Mrs. Stuart Morton, Cobourg. Miss Greta Munday spent the week- end with Miss Beatrice Cryderman, Shaws. Miss Hilda Foley, Toronto, at home on Sunday. Mr. Howard Foley spent Sunday in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Ivison Munday spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. Lockhart, Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stevens spent the week-end with their uncle, Mr. Fred R. Foley, St. Catharines. Mr. Raymond Snowden, Toronto, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Snowden on Sunday. Miss Annie and Mr. William Laird spent the week-end in Toronto. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Clapp and daughter Vera to our com- munity again they having moved into Mr. R. R. Stevens' house. TIMES WANT ADS PAYS UE JUST ARRIVED 500 Popular Fiction at T5c each HENDERSONS Book Store New York, Sept.