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CIRCULATION GUARANTEED 70 BXCEED 2800 The Ontario Refo rey All the News Whale It Is News VOLUME 51-- No. 20 esday, Thursday and Eaturdey Published st Osnawa, Ont, Cenade OSHAWA, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1922 Yearly Subscription $3.00 Single Coples § Cents TWELVE PAGES Plebiscite Decided On After Lengthy Debate; More Petitions Filed Decision To Take --~ On Money Bylaws Affords Opportunity To Ascertain People's Wishes On Question On Which Public Opinion is Sharply Divided a THEATRE MANAGERS SAY ADVANCED TIME WOULD HURT SHOW BUSINESS Needs of General Motors Must Be Considered Is One View Expressed --Must Act For Convenience of Greatest Number is Another Argu- ment Advanced--All Industries Not Handicapped By Difference In Time, It is Said J A plebiscite on the question of daylight saving for Oshawa is to be taken on Saturday, June 10th, the same day as two money by-laws are to be voted upon by the people. This was the unanimous decision of the Council last evening at a spe- cial meeting after a long discussion, following the presentation of peti- tions and verbal views for and against the measure, Although div- ided on the question for over an hour, it was finally conceded by all that it was one that should be left entirely to the people to decide, as no matter what decision the Council reached it would be satisfactory to some and unsatisfactory to others, Two petitions very largely signed, one all in opposition to the measure, and the other with siguatures for and against it, were presented to the Council by Town Clerk Hare. Where they came from was not stated. Theatres Opposed A deputation of local theatre op- erators was present to oppose the measure as being detrimental to their business. A representative of the Famous Players Corporation, on behalf of the Regent Theatre, stated that daylight saving caused a depre- ciation of 75 per cent. in their busi- ness at a time when it usually de- preciated 50 per cent. anyway. In addition they were taxed heavily right and left. This week Toronto bad lost enormous sums because of daylight saving in that city. Some would have to close up. Manager Wilcox, or the Grand Theatre, stated that daylight saving would mean a falling cff of more than half their business. Twenty-five or thirty Toronto theatres would have to close. Would Keep Standard Time Before the discussion got under way Coun. Preston moved that the town retain standard time. Coun. Brown was the seconder. Coun. Moffatt noted that one peti- tion against the measure had eight pages of names all of one handwrit- ing. He presumed, however, that the person writing the names had been authorized to do so. Coun. Brown told the Council that he had been literally besieged by bona fide ratepayers who asked him to vote daylight saving down. He con- tended that the measure had already been voted down by the Council and should not be reopened. Reeve Morris stated that while he was not at the last Council meeting to hear the representations made in favor of the measure, he had heard that standard time here with day- light saving in Toronto was a seri- ous handicap to certain local indus- tries, That it was unfortunate that the Council should have to decide 2a question of this kind was the view taken by Coun. Moffatt. He was not prepared to say whether the town should have daylight saving or not but he advocated strongly that the claims of one of Oshawa's largest in- dustries should have scme consider- ation at the hands of the Council. If it was shown that it was necessary for these industries that the time here should be changed, and he held that it had been, then Lhe course of the Council was clear. Coun. Mof- fatt warned that the failure of the Council to give fair consideration to the requirements of so large an in- dustry as the General Motors might have serious results for the town. The industry was controlled by a very large corporation, and large corporations had been known to scrap large plants, the American Lo- comotive serapping one worth $5,.- 000,000. If daylight saving bene- fited this and other industries those who worked in them would also be benefitéd. The whole fabric of the town depended on its industries, and when men like Geo. McLaughlin signed a petition for daylight saving it must be necessary. With Coun. Moffatt on his state- ment regarding the manufacturers Deputy-Reeve Mason took issue. He believed that the question was one to be dealt with by the Council in a general way. He held that 90 per cent .of the working men of Oshawa were opposed to the measure, stating that he had been approached direct- ly and indirectly by these men ask- ing him to vote against it. While it might be a necessity to one industry in town, the deputy-reeve argued, on the other hand it would be a det- riment to others. The Council had every regard for the Gemeral Mo- tors, who were doing a large export business, principaily through New York, which had adopted daylight saving. On the other hand an offi- cial of the Company stated publicly recently that they were trying to get the co-operation of every Canadian manufacturer in handling this ex- port business, and that he pleased that this co-operation was forthcoming. He submitted that not- withstanding any inconvenience that might be caused the General Motors export department through standard time héte, the convenience to the citizens generally would more (Cc ontinuad on iinued on page 3) LOCAL $. OF E. LODGE ENTERTAIN Represniatives: From Fifteen Lodges Attend Meeting Last Night--Big Parade Representations from fifteen lodg- es, thirteen of them from Toronto, made a fraternal visit to Oshawa Lodge Essex No. 4 Sons of England last evening. Bowmanville and Whit- by lodges also sent large delegations. A special train carried the Toronto visitors to Oshawa, and special street car service was provided. The visi- tors were met at by the local lodges and Salvation Army Band at John and Simcoe Streets and a parade was formed, the entire gathering march- the band. About five hundred took part in the parade and the number of visitors were estimated at about three hundred. Among the distinguished officers of the Order were: Supreme Presid- ent, T. J. Roussell, of Hamilton; Su- preme vice president, W. H. Clay, J.R., Toronto; Supreme Sécretary, D. J. Proctor, Toronto, and Canon, Bay- nes-Reid, D.S.0., Toronto, one of the most prominent figures in the lodge. All of the District Deputies and sev- eral Past District Deputies, of To- ronto, were present. The lodges in- cluded, Whitby, Bowmanville, and Cambridge, Kent, Commercial, Cole- ridge. Cheltenham, Warwick, Man- chester, St. George, Todmorden, Wa- verley, Eastborne, Stafford and®Dap- don lodges, of Toronto. The degree work has exemplified very efficiently by Cambridge Lodge, of Toronto, five candidates from Bowmanville, and five from Oshawa, being initiated. The principal speak- ers of the evening were the four Su preme Officers who Spoke on Nation- al and Fraternal topics. The speec hes were greatly cnjoyed. The guests were given a warm welcome and they expressed great pleasure at be- ing able to visit Oshawa for such an occasion. Following tne business meeting a fine supper was served and a musical program consisting of many numbers were rendered. A real social time was indulged in making the event one of the most pleasant and enjoy- able ever held by a fraternal organ- ization in Oshawa. The Toronto visitors returned by special train ab- out midnight much impressed with the local Jodge. "We were not beaten in the field,' the German armies did not a boating which even he is that they quit reason receive would acknowledge, before it could be New York Morning Telegraph. Large American Co. is Considering it is learned by The Reform- er on good authority that a large - American plant is comn- sidering the location of a Can- adiap branch factory in Osh- awa, and that the represemta- tives of the concern have been very favorably impressed with the town, its facilities for man- ufacturing and geographical lo- cation. The Reformer hopes fo be able to announce further particulars in an early issue. Wiis | ing to the lodge rooms headed by" the fine reception tendered them by | writes General Ludendorff. The only administered.-- Establishing Here VOTE ON DAYLIGHT SAVING JUNE 10 SIMCOE STREET METHODISTS HAD EXCELLENT YEAR Reports Presented At Annual Congregational Meeting Best In History APPRECIATE PASTOR'SWORK New Financial Policy Proves Satis- factory After The First Year's Operation Cheerful and encouraging reports, the best in the history of the church, were presented by the treasurers of various organizations in connection with Simcoe Street Methodist Church at the annua! congregational busi ness meeting Tuesday evening. One year ago\the church adopted a new financial policy, establishing a budget system whereby the many special appeals made annually to the congregation for varigus purposes were eliminated, and the distribu- | tion of money for this work placed An the hands of the Official Board to deal with each appeal on its merits. How well the new policy has worked out may be judged from the fact that not - only was there an increase of more than $1,000 In the loose col- REV. J. H. McBAIN Pastor of Simcoe St. Methodist Church. who was tendered a hearty vote of thauks for his splendid work during his first year in Oshawa at congregational Mr. Geo. Salter Is Among Winners Mr. George Salter, member of the Oshawa Fire Department, will numbered among the twenty fire- men in this district who will parti- cipate in the free trip around the Great Lakes in June, which is being given under the auspices of the Buf- falo Courrier. Although the final results of the contest, which ended last week, will not be known until next week's is- sue of the Courler is received, Mr. Salter now ranks seventh on the list and with the large number of votes gent in this week added to his pre- sent total he will probably be in third or fourth place, Mr. Salter has put fdrth every effort to win the trip and his friends will be pleased to learn of his success. CHRISTIAN CHURCH 15 PROSPERING All Branches Are Steadily Grow- ing, Reports To Annual Meeting Show It was very gratifying indeed for members of the Christian Church congregation at their annual meet- ing Tuesday night to listen to the reports of the various departments of the church, which showed that every branch of the work was stead- ily growing. Each and every depart- ment had-been putting forth special efforts during the year and the re- sults obtained were a fitting reward. A large amount of business came be- fore the meeting, including new ap- pointments of officials and the large number present were in an optimis- tic frame of mind in regard to the coming year's progress. The amount of funds raised in atl departments was $5,605.38, 'he church raising $2,425.45, while the receipts from the other departments were as follows: Missionary Department Sunday School .. Paid to Building Fund .. Paid to Forwgrd Movement Ladies' Aid Society .. .. . Paid to Organ Fund .. Raised toward piano 41.00 Choir receipts .. 145.95 The meeting was presided over by the pastor, Rev. EK. T. Cotten, and Mr. W. R. Alchin, treasurer of the church, presented the reports, which were received and passed on to the auditors. A motion was passed, changing the end of the church year from June 1st to May 1st. Mr. Alchin was re-elected treas- urer for another year and Mr. H. B. Samells was appointed a trustee to fill a vacancy. Mr. C, Stone and Mr. B. J. Rogers complete the Board of .$166.63 469.756 240.62 766.00 902.00 525.72 meeting Tuesday night, lections, hut the the envelope receipts system were doubled. Early in the year a canvass of the congregation, as part of the policy, was undertaken by the men of the church, with the result that 100 new subscribers to the church were obtained. During the year the Official Board has dealt generously with the various appeals coming be- fore them, $1800 was given to mis- sions, a sum greater than the pre- vious year; the amount to education was increased, $200 being given," $140 was given for social service and evangelism, and so on, each cause being dealt with on its merits. Among the expenditures was. $355 for a memorial tablet to the church's war heroes who died in ghe war, $2.- 432, to the ladies' Aid for work on the manse, while all other current expenses of the church, such as salaries, heat, light, taxes, ete., were met and the year closed with a bal ance on the right side of the ledger. The total raised for all purposes was $11,803.22. Church Treasurer A. Crowle and Chairman of the Finance Committee (continued on page three) Silver Wedding Fittingly Observed Among recent pleasant social events in Bowmanville was the cele- bration on Saturday, May 6, of the twenty-fiith wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. A Wletcher, Queen Street. About twenty-five re- latives assembled at their comfort- able home, "The Rosery," and after a few words of greeting and expres- sions of good wishes. the company was called to order by Mr. Norman Greenfield. A nicely worded address was read by Miss Dorothy Plummer, and Miss Dorothy Greenfield pre- sented Mr. and Mrs. Fictcher, on be- half of the company, with a beauti- ful silver basket filled with roses. A number of other appropriate gifts were presented to the bride and groom of a quarter century. The Fletcher Orchestra and others fur- nished a fine program of music, af- ter which choice refreshments were served by the ladies and a merry social evening enjoyed. Among the guests from a dis- tance were--Mr. and Mrs. Chas H. G. Fletcher and Miss Olive Tutt, Toronto; Mr. Victor R. Greenfield. Stratford, and .Mr, Theodore Fish- leigh, Oshawa. We are sure our citizens will unite with Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher's relatives in the hope that they may live to celebrate their golden wedding. through' new | Trustees, The Board of Manage- ment now consists of, Mrs. J. John- ston, Mrs. W. T. Henry, H. B. Sam- ells, L. A. Koch, H. Dearborn. Roy Lick, W. R. Alchin, R. Bennett and C. I. DeGuerre. Messrs, Itoy Bennett and H. Dear- born were appointed deacons for the coming year. Mr. and Mrs. J. Johmston, Mr. and Mrs. L.. A. Koch, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Samells, Miss Violet Samells and Miss Ella Rogers were chosen as delegates to the Ontario Christian Conference which will be held in Ringwood, commencing on the third Sunday 'in June. The Conference was held in Oshawa three years ago. A number of the members comment- ed on the work which had been ac- complished in the past and express- ed the opinion that with the same hearty co-operation even greater re- sults would be obtained in the fu- ture. FAMILY OF SEVEN ARE HOMELESS Frame House of William Anneuk Destroyed by Fire Wednes- day Night William Anneuk, his wife and five children are homeless as a result of a disastrous fire which visited their home at 110 Verdun Road, shortly after six o'clock last evening. Only the walls of the one storey frame dwelling remain standing, while the contents, valued at $200, was com- pletely. destroyed. The amount of insurance carried on the house was $1.600 but the contents were not insured. Mr. and Mrs. Anneuk were in the garden when fire broke out and it spread so rapidly that no time was allowed to save anything from fall- ing a prey to the flames. It started in the kitchen whe:e « cooking range was situated and it is possible that the stove, becoming overheated, caused the fire. Mr. Anneuk could not state the exact cause as they were not in the house at the time and it started suddenly and in 2a few seconds the house was a mass of flames. The fire department was summon- ed and after several minutes" work the flames were subdued. The house was erected two years ago and Mr. Anneuk and family have been re- siding there since that time. The family lost a large tity of be | EXTENSIVE PAVING PROGRAM RATIFIED BY TOWN COUNCIL Portions of Six Streets Will Be Paved--Sidewalks For Eight Str Streets REPAIR DOWNTOWN WALKS Authorize Preparation of New Plan With Elena Street 50 Feet Wide Quite an extensive program of new pavements and sidewalks for this year was adopted by Town Coun- cil last evening on recommendation of the Board of Works, after care- ful consideration in committea of the whole. It was mae clear by the chairman, Coun. Trick, that addi- tions to the program might be made from time to time if deemed advisa- ble, more particularly in the case of sidewalks, In all cases, with pos- sible one or two exceptions, the upon have been petitioned for. ' Without determining the class of pavement to be laid this year, the Council instructed prepare plans and specifications for concrete and asphalt and advertise for tenders for laying tame... Con- crete pavements are mostly in use in Oshawa today, but last year they were held by some members of the Council as not suitable for the heavy the engineer to, traffic prevailing here. New Pavements | The new pavements to be laid are | as follows: | 20 ft.. pavement on Albert Street, | from Bruce Street to C. P. R. bridge. | 35 ft. pavement on Ritspn Road | from King Street to Bruce Street, and a 20 ft. pavement to continue on Rit- son Road from Bruce Street to Oilve Avenue. 20 ft. pavement on Masson Street, from Aberdeen to Connaught Street. 20 ft. pavement on Aberdeen Street, from Simcoe to Masson Street. 20 ft. pavement on Connaught St., to Simcoe St., providing the sewer and water main can of. 24 ft. from Simcoe to Centre Street, Coun. Moffatt enquired from the Board of Works chairman if a pa¥e- ment was to be laid in front of the Schofield Woollen Mills property on Centre Street, as recommended by the Manufacturers' Committee, to- gether with one in front of the W. E. Phillips Co. factory. With re- gard to the latter pavement Coun. Moffatt said he had nothing to say, but he was of the opinion that the Schofield Co. should have some con- sideration. Coun. Trick replied that a pave- ment was being laid from Simcoe to Centre Street on Avenue Street, and that the Board would build a geod road in front of the Scho- field property New Sidewalks West side of Court St., from Wil- kinson Ave. to 157 ft. south. (Continued on page | 8) Burglars Enter Port Hope Butcher Shop The burglars are on the war path again in Port Hope and on Monday night visited the butcher shop of Thomas Roberts, Ontario Street. Entrance was gained through the rear door by means of a skeleton key and when they attempted to lock the door again the key snapped in the lock. They made a thorough survey of the premises and carried off fifteen pails of shortening, one cottage roll, one smoked ham, one and a half dozen cans of peas, the same quantity of canned pears and a sirloin beef weighing between fif- teen and twenty pounds. The thieves left by the front door which is fas- tened by a spring lock. 3 COMING EVENTS | NINE CHINESE WOMEN AND RE- presentatives of eight different countries in native costumes in Pageant at Presbyterian Church to-night, at 8 o'clock. Mrs Bale, soloist, Mr. George Jamieson, vio- linist will assist. - 20-a THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE Oshawa Young Men's Christian Association will be held Thursday evening, May 18th, at 8 o'clock Reports for the year will be pre- officers clothing, besides their furniture and the total loss will be several hundred dollars. on he taken care | pavement on Avenue Street, | What Council Did Wednesday Night Decided to take a plebscite | ol the ratepayers on Saturday, June 10, on the question = of daylight saving. Decided to submit two money bylaws, one for the purchase of a street flusher, the other in connection with the cleaning up of the Pedlar property, to the ratepayers June 10. Adopted a big program of street paving and conerete side- walk construction for the sea- son. Decided to take up with Do- minion Government the nuis- ance caused by burning soft coal in the Federal buildings in the centre of the town. Voted to have a new plan of Elena Street prepared. show- ing the threughfure to be 50 féet instead of 66, for the re- lief of preperty owners with houses enciMaching on the street, Referred to various commit- tees many petitions for local improvements. Sat for four: and hours, the longest session of the year. The docket of bhusi- ness was a record one for length. a half ASSESSMENTS ARE OFT UNREASONABLE So Declares Coun. Preston--Want Smoke Nuisance In Gov't Buildings Abated That the assessments in many cases in Oshawa were unequal and unreasonable, and required revision, was the statement made by Coun. Robt. D. Preston at the special meet- ing of Council last night. when H. E. Tylor, representing that his proper- ty on Simcoe Street North was as- sessed too high and not. in accord- ance with any other property of its kind in Oshawa, asked for a reduec- tion. Coun. Preston contended that Mr. Tylor's case was not an exception, as an examination of some of the as- sessments in the business section had revealed to him meny surprises. He held that the assessor should be instructed by the finance committee to make some changes in the roll before he started out to assess, and that he should be assured of the support of the Council or Court of Revision in making the changes. He would like to tell the Finance Com- mittee of some very aggravated cases right in the centre of the town. Assessments were unequal and unreasonable in many places. Deputy-Reeve Mason, a of the Finance Committee, answered Coun. Preston by poirting out that the Council had no authority to in- struct the assessor one way or the other. He took the cath that he would to the best of his ability make a proper assessment, and if people were not satisfied after the roll was member { returned they had the right to ap- peal to the Court of Revision. The Finance Committee will deal with Mr. Tylors® letter. It was held that he should have appealed last year when his assessment slip was received. Want Nuisance Abated Complaint of a nuisance created by the burning of soft coal in the post office and customs buildings, a letter, signed by Dr. F. IL. Henry. Dr. Kaiser and Dr. McKay, whose properties are adjacent, asked the (Continued on page 2) Reliable Service Makes Reformer The People's Paper it is the up to the minute, By-laws To Purchase $7,900 Street Flusher And To Provide $16,000 To Clean Up Pedlar Site Go To, People tLongthiy And At Times Warm Discussion Be- fore Decision Is Reach- ed--Coun. Trick Leads Opposition MACHINE WOULD BE MONEY SAVER Last Year Cost $8,500 To Clean Streets And Then Work Was Not Satisfactory -- Engineer Smith Strongly Supports Pur- chase Two important money by-laws are to be voted on by the ratepayers of Oshawa on Saturday, January 10th, according to the decision of the Town Council, in special session last night. One is to provide $7,900 for the purchase of a one thousand gallon street flusher from the Bickle Fire Engine Company, of Woodstock. This machine is guaranteed to flush, oil and sweep the streets. The other bylaw is to provide money to cover a deficit of $3.158 incupred in the sale of debentures on the purchase of the Pedlar property: $6,876.28 already spent in cleaning it up, and $6,000 to complete this work and level the grounds, making a total of $16,000 to be raised, the odd dol- lars being struck out. Polls for the taking of the vote will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the usual polling places to be used in all wards. On the same day a plebiscite will be taken om the question of daylight saving, The Council sat for four hours and a half last night, and the hulk of the sessioh, the longest this year, was taken up in consideration in committee of the whole of a recom: mendation in the Board of Works report that the street flusher be pur- chased, subject to the approval of the ratepayers. Conflicting Reports The committee appointed by the Council a few weeks ago to visit several cities and view street clean- ing machinery in operation, brought in majority and minority reports. | Reeve Morris and Engineer Smith, members of the Committee, strongly recommended the purchase of the machine now in use in the city of Windsor, while Chairman Trick of the Board of Works, angther mem- ber of the Committee, was strongly opposed to the purchase of this or any other machine at the present time. The forces opposed to the $7,900 expenditure were led by the Board of Works' Chairman, and at times the discussion was enlivened by | some sharp exchanges between him and the reeve. Cqun. Trick reported that he was not favorably impressed with the machine now in use in Windsor. which the town proposed to buy, nor was he impressed with the pickup machines seen in opera- tion elsewhere. In Windsor the machine simply swept the street re- fuse into the gutter and it had to be followed up with receptacles to clean out the gutters. The city was not getting satisfaction from them. Coun. Trick stated that the main duty of the Council was to see that the propér machine, if any, was pur- chased. With only eight miles of pavements he did not think that a machine was required at the present time, and there was pot another place with this pavement mileage using a machine the type of the one recommended for Oshawa. At pre- sent the engineer was using the hose for street flushing with satis- factory resuits, and he believed that this plan could be carried out for this year at least. The town did not need a machine and he was sure that from one the results would not be obtained with the present pave- ments. s8 Ln 1