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ws I eg Arye #42 A) CIRCULATION GUARANTEED 70 BXCBED \ an The Ontario Reformer All the News While It Is News WOLUME 50--No, 142 Published at Oshawa, Ont, Canada Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday OSHAWA, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1922 Yoprly Subscription $3.00 Single Coples 5 Cents SIX PAGES 'W.E. Phillips, Ltd., New Oshawa Industry, Will Start Operations May 1 Will Mahufacture Wood- work, Mouldings, Mirrors and Picture Frames--Em- ploy 50 Men at First--Ex- pect to Give Work to 150 to 200 Later On COL. W. E. PHILLIPS WELL KNOWN HERE Only Two Concerns in Can- ada Supplying Home Market in This Field at Present -- Local Company Will Make Better Grade of Goods Angouncement is made authority that Oshawa secure a new industry---the W. E. Phillips, Ltd.--a recently forme d | organization who have secured an | option on the plant of the Thornton Rubber Company, Prospect Street, which was recently gutted by fire As soon as the necessary papers of | transfer are consumated the new organization will commence rebuild- | ing the plant and equipping it with | new machinery for of woodwork, mouldings, framed mirrors, picture frames, ete.) It is understood that Mayor Stacey | will undertake the reconstruction of the building, and that plans are now under way. It is the intention of the principals | of the company to have the plant in| shape so that active manufacturing can be started about May Ist, with a staff of about 50 men. They will ulti- mately employ from 150 to 200 as soon as business conditions warrant expansion. "Import Such Products Now Bughess in Canada in this line has, been confined to two concerns located in Toronto. These two institutions have supplied Canadian needs in the low and medium priced lines. Every year, however, Canada imports vast quantities of mouldings, ete., of the on reliable about to is « } higher grades from the United States Canada also imports vast quantities of sheet pictures and prints, prinei- pally from Chicago. it is fer the better class of goods in this line to] which the pew institution will cater. They will, of course, manufacture a complete line, but intend to manu- facture goods of such quality as to be able to compete with the best im-| ported lines. Oshawy will benefit | directly by the acquisition of this new industry, and Canada as a whole benefits because money hitherto spent in the United States will be spent in patronizing a Canadian industry financed by Canadian capital and run by Canadian labor Col. Phillips Well Known Here Col. W. E. Phillips, D.S.O.7 MC, will be in charge of the new indus- try's affairs. Col. Phillips is well known in Oshawa, as he married one of Oshawa's popular young ladies, in the person of Miss Eileen Me- Laughlin, and his many friends here will welcome Col. and Mrs. Phillips as residents of our town. Col. Phil- lips has an enviable war record, hav- ing enlisted during the first year of the war while overseas with Loeincester He was later transferred to the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, and com- wanded the battalicn from 1917 on His conduct on the field was od with various promotions, earning as he did the DSO. and the MC Lwmmediately after the armistice was signed Col. Phillips worked for the Peace Condference for a year, and was (Continued on page 3) ENTERTAINMENT TO HELP HOSPITAL Mr. and Mrs. R. 5. McLaughlin Gave "Parkwood" For Liberary | and Musical Treat Mr. aud Mrs. R. S. McLaughlin | last evening very kindly threw open their beautiful home, "Parkwood." oun Simcoe Street North, for an vn- tertainment which proved to be one of the most delightful literary and | musical events of the season. Citi-| zens to the number of about 150, spite many counter attractions, re- sponded to invitations to be present. | Two prominent Canadian artista, Mrs. Jessie Alexander Roberts, read- er, and Miss Beatrice Dyke, so- prano, both of Toronto, gave a high class and most enjoyable program of classical and popular numbers, and hose who heard them were loud in 3 heir praise and felt amply rewarded for attending. © As a reader, Mrs. Jessie Alexander Roberts has lost mone of her old power to amuse, while her popularity in Oshawa where she has been heard on many occasions, is as great as ever. Outstanding in her work is her rare ability in children character- ization, one number descriptive of ~~ {Continued on page 4) the | Regiment as a subaltern. | de- | ee The Boys' Friend JUVGE MOTT of the Toronto jovenile court, who gave an inspiring address on "Ideals" af. the banguet of the Men's Club of Simcoe St, Method. List Church Thursday "night, RECITAL PROVED sien POPULAR EVENT mirrors, | Simcoe St. Church Filled to Hear Pupils of Mr. M. M. Stevenson musical treat ol outstanding quality, given hy clever artists, was the recital given last evening in Simcoe Street Methodist Church by the Junior. Intermediate and Senior pupils of Mr. M. M. Stevenson, pro- fessor of singing Toronto Conserva- tory of Music. and organist and choirmaster of the chureh. That the recitals are cach year becoming more popular and more appreciated hy those who love music of the het- ter class was shown by the large number, suflicient to completely fill the church auditorium, who respond- ed to the invitations sent out hy Mr. Stevenson. A truly enjoyable evening with various writers of Ligh class music was spent, while incidentally the Children's Ald Soc- jety, one of the town's most worthy institutions, will heuefit from a gen- erous silver collection taken up dur- ing the evening The programme lacked nothing in variety, part, with their respective nmanbers. Trio, "Queen of the Night," Miss M Salmon, Mrs, J. Smith and Mr. T McDowell; solo, "To a Hill-Top' (Cox), Miss Vida Langmaid; solo, "My World," (Geel), Miss Flor- euce Mallett; solo, "All for You" (Martin), Miss Mae McMullen; solo, "The Lord is My Light" (Allitsen), with organ and piano accompani- ment, Mr. LL. A. Koebh: solo, "Rain- bows™ «t'. B. Hawley). Miss Lois Stacey; duet, "La ci darem" (Don Giovani) by Mozart, Miss M. Salmon and Mi T McDowell; solo, I've Been Roaming!' (Horm), Miss G. Morrison; solo, "Tae Deathless Army" ATrotere), Mr. J. (. Ward; (Continued on page 4) JOINT COMMITTEE APPROVES THE BILL { At a joant mecting of the Council | Finance Comunttoe, Board of Work. | and Water Conunission held last wening, tie private bill of the Town of Oshawa providing for the equal- ization of all water rates. which has | been drafted by a Toronto solicitor | in accordance with the Council's de- cision on Monday evewlng, was ap- ompany Lhe bill. the bil. proved. The bill will be taken to A and delightful of the excellence evening reward | Torouto on Monday by the town sul- icitor and will be finally gone over with the solicitor in the city before it. is presented to the Private Bills Committee of the Legislature early next week. A fee of $100 will ac- Let Tenders in Few Days for Foundation of St. George's Memorial Church Work is lv commence as soon as | favorable on the foundation of the new St. George's Memorial Church to be erected on Centre Street on the site of the old rectory. The building will be built on the plans prepared last year, a sketch of the completed building appearing in this issue. Thursday night a meeting of the Building Committee was held when plans were made to let the contract for the foundation in a few days. "The new church, according to the original plans, will in outside dimen- sions be 160 by 80 feet. The tower will be 24 feet square at the base and 90 feet in height. In the tower will be installed a handsome set of chimes in memory of the former old mem- | bers of the church. Aj DOES NOT LIKE A SUNDAY SCHOOL IN for Children, Says Judge Mott Men's Club of Simcoe Methodist Church Banqueted Thurs- day Night A gathering of men representa- tive of the religious, npusiness and professional life of Oshawa, attend- ed the banquet in 'Simcoe Streev Methodist Church Thursday evening under the auspices of the Men's Club. The object of the banquet wis (¢ bring to the attention or the eitizens of the town the fact that there is in existence a men's ciud laboring for the specific purpose o' promoting good citizenship and true manhood, the fundamental prin- ciple of both heing sound religion Because of the message delivered by the speaker of the evening, Judge H. 3. Mott, of the Toronto Juvenlie Court, a greater and deeper interest in the boy life of the town has been created. His address on 'ldeals," was directed to parents who were be- fore him in large numbers. The banquet from every stand- point was a great success, attend- ance, quality of supper served, and what it accomplished. Over down at 7:15 o'clock to well laden tables whieh the had so kindly prepared, {nothing lacking in the line of ear- ables and the men were looked after There was CHURCH BASEMENT : | Finest Part of Edifice Should' Ho FINE ADDRESS ON "IDEALS" | 200 sat | Jadies of the churen Ready for Work y MR. FRANK CARSWELL Genial Oshawa Horticultural Society President. He' is shown with his coat off ready to tackle his garden and also to make this year of the society a banner one, with the co- operation of officers and citizens, INEFFICIENCY OF ORIENTAL 1S DUE 10 POOR WAGES With Same Feeding and Care Story Would Be Different, in geod style in the matter of serv- ice. Comments on the excellence of | the spread were heard on every | hand. Plants and flowers arranged | at various points around the room added to the scene. In the galler-| the victuals were and afterwards pleasure while ing consumed, lis- The chairman and toastmaster of the evbning rwas President Thomas Henderson, wao introduced the speaker ning, Judge Mott. Relationship of ldeals "We are the product of the past, of the eve- are with is ideals, and our contact! declared Judge our others ents and the for their training and bringing up as good citizens was vividly portray- | and rhope 10 be. the following artists taking fling | | ad. Ideals, he declared, accounted | 'for all we are, and all we may ever Life was the greatest not death, and the possibil- | {ities of life but the products of our | ideals. (Coutinued on page 6) INEW FIRE } HORSES SECURED AT LAST! After a search of a few weeks for @ team of horses which would be capable of holding a position on the Oshawa Fire Department, Mr. Nelson Baird finally located a pair of steeds vesterday afternooa while continuing his travels a few wiles north of Lindsay: The horses, on Leing close- ly serutinized, met with the approval of Mr. Baird and he promptly pur- chased them, briuging them to Osh- uwa yesterday. The horses are a line looking pair of animals and Fire Chief Cameron is proud of Lis | uew acquisition. Just how cool the steeds will remain when they find | hoemselves dashing to the scene of some contlagration remains to be seen but they will undoubtedly at- tract considerable attention when they make their first appearance in public. ies the women folk looked on with Baksh, bhe- tened to the addresses. | ma neat address | and the greatest cause of what we | in whicn raniversit | fe | could be best done by developing the | people in an all round way. START WORK SOON Says Native Comparatively few Oshawa people were fortunate encugh yesterday to hear the addresses of Victor [lahi- a native Indian of Arabian parentage, who is engaged in the Y.M.C.A. foreign service. Mr. Hahi- Baksh addressed the Lion's Club at its noonday lupcheop and the Busi- ness Men's Club of the *Y" in the evening. While the latter address was open to the publie, few persons except those members of the class were present, Mr. Nahi-Baksh is able to present | nis story in a peeuliarly forceful way, inasmuch as being a native of India, Mott | he knows the people and their cus- in one of the opening sentences of | toms thoroughly, and at the same his splendid and instructive address | time, 'on the subject of "ideals," the relaticnship of boys to their par- | the viewpoint of Western civilization. latter's responsibility | While his academic traiming on this havir been educated ci this cout in the he has > | continent was dn law, theology and arts, Mr. llahi-Baksh is in charge, at present, of the rural werk of the Y.M.C.A. in this distriet in India in which his bome is located. Mr. Ilahi- Baksh explained that his prime pur- pose of carrying on his rural work to save souls, but he believed this It was folly to develop the people in only one way, as they would for all time to come have to depend on foreign assistance, Need of Good Literature "The Literary Department," said the speaker, "of the Y.M.C.A. is more important in India than here, because here more literature is available. The 'Y' had been invited by all mis- gionary 'denominations working in India to enter that country and cater 10 the needs of the people." India's area is 1,500.00 square miles, and there are 40 times as many {people as iu Canada. Eighty-two and |a half per cent. of the population re- side in the country. amd 72% per {eent. eke out an exist from agri- [culture The agricufture of the {natives was most primitive. One of the methods of helping the natives adopted by the "Y* Rural Depart- {ment was to demoustrate to the people how to better help themselves. Implements fashioned after those ! (Continued on page 3) J WILL BE IN FORCE FOR ONLY ONE YEAR New Flat Rate Schedule Effective| = April 1; Other Services from Jan. 1 WOULD STOP THE LEAKAGE Waterworks Foreman Will Be in Charge of All Municipal Works The Board of Water Commissions ers at a speclal meeting Thursday afternoon passed a by-law raising the water rates approximately 10 per cent. over the present charges. The new schedule is effective from April 1st for flat rate, and from January 1st, 1922, for other than flat rates, Notable changes schedule under the heading of "service charge" Include an ius crease from $3.50 to $4.00 for a onc inch meter, and from $60 to $36 for a six inch meter. Similar Increases are made according to the size of the meter. For water at in the present meter , rates the charge per 100 cubic feet up to 2,000 feet per quarter will be 16%ec. instead of 11c., and for eacn additional 100. cubic feet 12%e¢c. in- stead of llc. This reduction does not apply on domestic services where two or more families use from one meter. * This point was freely dis- cussed by the Commission and de- cided upon as noted. For sprinkler systems, hose pipe, stand pipe or hydrants for fire pur- poses, when not metered, the follow- ing changes are made: Connection for each one inch hose line or stand pipe, $3 per. quarter instead or $2.50; reservoir or tower ete, $14 system, $14 instead of $12; com- plete sprinkler system, $14 instead of $12; each fire hydrant per annum, increased from $40 to $44. The charge for turning off and on will be $1.50. If bills are not paid by the 15th of the month the water will be cut off. Says Leakage Exists Commissioner E. L. Vickery was of the opinion while the schedule | was being revised that there was u considerable leakage amcng water users who got the service on flat rates. People let their taps run ail night in the winter time to keep, the water from freezing and in the summer to keep the water cool. He would bave all water services plac- ed on the meter. He also pointed out that two or three families were using one tap for $6 a year, while the man who paid good dnd heavy for several taps was to have his rates doubled. : | Chairman Conant explained thas the aim of the Commission was to put meters in all places where wa- ter was used. One hundred had re- cently been installed, but the Com- mission did nct have the money to (Continued on page 3) EGGS PLENTIFUL AT 35¢c A DOZEN Eggs. at 36c. a dozen, were plenti- ful at the market this morning. The prediction made early in the week that there would be a drop to per- haps 30¢. a dozen did not material- ize, although it was reported that the price was even lower than this in the neighborhood of Oshawa this week. The supply far exceeded the demand, due perhaps to the fact that eggs in the store are 3%c. a dozen delivered. There was quite an offering of butter at 45¢. a pound with little demand. Oue lone chic- ken brought J5e. a pound to its owner. A small quantity of winter apples and some vegetables made up the balance of the market display. The attendgnee was auch larger than usual. ON "FINE NEW EDIFICE a few weeks on the foundation for NEW WATER RATES | Committee Appointed To Oppose Water Rates Act Before Legislature Totoects Regiment | the condition of St. George's Anglican Memoria 1 Church as it will appear when com pleted. Werk 10 be commenced in this structure, MAJ.-GEN, VICTOR WILLIAMS of Toronto, O,(', Military District No. 2 who last night praised the local of the Ontayic County Regiment on their excel. lent showing, GEN. WILLIAMS PRAISES REGIMENT Is Numbered Among the Finest He Has Seen This Year That the companies of the Ontario County Regiment in their presen standard of efficiency were to be numbered among the best he had inspected this year and that the Regiment itself was one of which | the Town of Oshawa might feel just- ly proud was the statement made by Major General Victor Williams, C.M.G., D.S.0., officer commanding Military District No. 2, in speaking to The Reformer following the an- nual inspection at the armories last night, The General also stated that the appearance of the men as well as the accurate manner in which all manoeuvres were carried out re- flected great credit not only on the training officers but the men them- selves. He was also pleased with the armories, re- marking that they were exceeding- ly 'well kept. Fine Appearance Major General Williams accompa- nied by his staff, including Col. Rolph and Lt.-Col. Cameron, O.C., arrived in Oshawa early in the day | and were guests of Col. R. 8. Me- Laughlin. Before the inspection the companies were put through cer- tain forms of drill while the Regi- mental Band gave a number of se-| lections. There was not a full par- ade owing to industrial activities | keeping a number away but a large number were in uniform and pre- sented a smart appearance showing the interest which is being taken in| making the Ontario County Regi- ment one of the best in the Prov- ince. The military district commander shortly after bis arrival at the ar- wories received the salute, the men coming to the present-arms with the regimental band playing the Gen- eral's salute. The men were inspect- ed in columns of companies while later the march past was held. the band leading, playing several of their favorite selections. Compliments Men In a brief address to the men whe were drawn up in a square, General Williams complimented them ou their steadiness, smart ap- pearance and general efficiency, and expressed pleasure at the great improvement made in their drill since his last visit. He was glad to 5€e 50 mauy ou parade but contrast- ed the conditions of this year with those of the previous year. remark- (Continued on page 2) - COMING EVENTS HERE TONIGHT ONLY. fic Palmist. Central Hotel, Room 6. Terms $1.00. 142-a GOLDEN LINK REBEKAHM LODGE Peterboro hete March 15. Al members attend. Lodge at pau. sharp. 142-b. MR. PETLEY OLD BOY'S SECRE- tary of ¥. M. C. A. will address Albert St. Home and School Club t Wednesday March 13th. from 4 5 in school. 142-a ] SCIENTIFIC PALMIST -- HAS read the han hundreds of dis- tinguished j e. Hepe till Satur- day might only. Central Room 6. Hours, 19 to 9. $1.00. COME T0 THE PIE SOCIAL M0 BE held in the schoolreom of Albert St. Church on Thursday, March 16th at 8 p. Mm. Good program and social evening. Ladies bring box containing lunch for two per- | * SCIENT)- Hotel, Terms. | views of the case, | ently very little interst on the gi 40 Attend Meeting of "Antis" in Town Hall, Called by Dr. Kaiser-- Peace-makers Urge Set- tling Differences Before Going to Toronto MAYOR STACEY DEFENDS MEASURE Pass Resolution Asking Town Council to Take Vote of People Before For- warding the Bill to Parlia- ment--Much Cross-Firing Between Opponents That the private bill of the Town of Oshawa, which provides for the equalization of water rates, will have opposition when it comes bhe- fore the private bills committee at the Ontario legislature, was deters mined last night at a public meeting called by Dr. T. E. Kaiser for the purpose of appointing delegates: to appear before the Private Bills Com- mittee in Toronto to present er There was appar- part of ratepayers as less than forty were in attendance. However, after hear- ing a lengthy address by Dr. Kaizer a motion was passed appointing W. J. Trick, T. B. Mitchell, Dr. Kaiser, E. L. Vickery, O. R. Burns, R. Mot fatt and M. Smith as a committee to go to Toronto when the bill comes up for consideration. Not Equitable Before the motion was put to a vote, there was considerable cross firing, Mayor Stacey taking an ac tive part, while several ecounciliors fresh from a consultation on the drafting of the bill injected some new life into the proceedings. Kaiser was the principal speaker the evening. He dencuneed the as not being equitable and one whic: should be opposed The Councii was about to present it to the Leg- islature without having cousulied the people or having considered the propriety of such an act. He would see that the Government was way- laid before they attempted to fasten such a law on to this munieipalit and take it by the throat. The who! thing was preposterous, he averred. Some of the arguments advanced against 'it wepe that where there was omly ope resident on a Ftreet with a large frontage he would have to pay the 73% cents per foot, ana new extensions: instead of the i age tax paying for it, a big de ture debt would be created. Conditions in Guelph Taking Guelph as an illustration. Dr. Kaiser pointed out that that city had adopted the frontage tax but there were certain restrictio A vacant house had to pay nc frontage tax because mo revenue was derived from it and the man who was the sole resident on a stre~t | stead of having to 71% cents a foot | for a large frontage, was given a 1 fund. A bill of that kind. he could defend because it would be eguita ble and just. Dr. Kaiser also stat- ed that the Town had made a bar- gain in regard to water rates with people living outside the Corpora- tion who had the use of water mains which had been laid for people lir- ing on the opposite side of the inside the limits. David Coull wanted to know Low many towns had passed special leg- islation in regard to the waterwork 3 ENYA IS NOW GROWING STEADILY Are Fast Decreasing Their Debt -- Turley Could Not Come strect Since re-organization the G. W. Vv. A. has made splendid progress, the membership having been increased considerably and it is steadily grow- ing. During the past few weeks. ow- ing to untiring efforts on the part of members, the local debt has been lowered by a goodly amount and the Veterans hope, in the course of a few mouths, to be on a sound foot-" ing again financially. The amount realized through the draw taken recently for the suit of clothes, which was won by Mr. Ly- tle, was approximately $145. This sum was devoted towards paying off the debt. At the regular meeting on Thursday evening a large number of members were present and prelim- inary arrangements were made to hold a dance about she middle ~f April. It was expected that Mr. W. E. Turley, Provincial Secretary of the G. W. V. A. would be present to offer suggestions about re-organiza- tion and it was their intention to ask for some assistance from the Prov- incial Command. However, Mr. Turley was unavoidably unable to vigit Oshawa and he wll be invited to come at some future date when it will be convenient for him to ac- cept.