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. THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1928 PAGE FOUR RAGLAN Raglan, Dec, 21,-- CHRISTMAS If all the bells of Christmas Should ring in one wild chine They could not tell the joy old * to remain idle and non-productive, like | . money hidden under the floor, drawing no interest. The Ostitn Baily Times THE OSHAWA DAILY REFORMER Suburban and District N ews Gathered By Times Staff Reporters and Correspondents, ARCHAIC HORNS from J, A. McClellan, expressing his regrets at being unable to attend the banquet, and asking the reeve to pass around the box of cigars accom- panying the letter, It is worthy of comment that a re- cord has been established in the his- tory of Darlington Township's muni- cipal government by father and son, both being honored by election to the office of reeve, in the persons of Alex Wright and C, A, Wright, In both instances it may well be said that they filled the position with credit and dignity to themselves and served the municipality well, Mrs, Chas, Langmaid is visiting her daughter, Mrs, Roy McGill, En- niskillen. C, BE, Horn is unloading a car of wheat at Tyrone Station this week. Mrs, Philp, Cobourg, is visiting her daughter, Mrs, Wilbert Craig. Mrs, 8, T, Mountjoy has been un- der the doctor's care, There was a taste of real winter again on Thursday night, a heavy gale accompanied with snow flurries continued most of the night and on Friday, making it necessary to use the snow shovel on the sidewalks, Messrs, Albert Allin and. Frank Hastings, Toronto University, are home for the Christmas holidays, The celebration of the fiftieth an- niversary of the marriage of Martha J. Pye, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, James Pye, Enniskillen, and James world, At this exultant time, MYRTLE Myrtle, Dec, 22.--Mrs, James EH, Beacock visited with her daugh- ter in Toronto during the week, Mr, and Mrs, George Rodd of Brooklin visited friends here on Thursday. The flu epidemic is still causing a lot of sickness in the neighbor- hood, Miss Dorcas McFarlan 4s spend- ing the holiday season with her parents at Tillsonburg. Mr, Will. J, Cook purchased & fine team of draught colts which were prize winners at the Guelph fair, and he is fitting them up for show purposes, . Mr, Ray Cook of Port Perry and son of Mr, and Mrs, Cook of thls village, had the misfortune to have their home burnt on Sunday morning and part of the contents, This {8 very unfortunate for Mr, and Mrs, Cook especially at this time of the yea. : The annual Sunday school Christmas tree was held in the church basement on Thursday night with a splendid attendance present to enjoy the fine program which the kiddies provided. Solos drills, rectatons and dialogues kept the auidence well entertained un- til Rev. Mr, Merriman called the Remitting Money We sell drafts, money orders and cable remittances on all parts of the world--at low- €st rates. Quick service at all branches, THE BANK N Established 1871 The prefect of police in Paris, France, has recommended to the ministry of public works, that all automobiles be equipped with horns emitting nothing but "low, dignified sounds." It is to be hoped that the prefect of police is successful in his campaign to make auto horns more polite, If he is, it will establish a precedent which will bear emulation in this country, The tones of many of the warning devices could be modified without lessening their ef- ficiency, The wear and tear on pedestrian nerves is too great with most of the present horns in use, A distinctive sound with smaller volume would make walking no more dangerous and far less startling, Of course, motorists might find it inconvenient to -use something hesides automobile horns in call- ing their children and yoohooing to their friends, Invention of a horn that warns without terrifying would benefit the motorist as much as the pedestrian, If a car creeps up- on a crossing without a blast of the horn, And if the hosts of heaven And all the suns of earth, Cried jubilantly in one voice The news of Jesus' birth, Their peans could not even then Reveal the smallest part, Of the swift joy that hidden lies In one thrice humble heart, Strange that one simple story Should rush across the years And blind us with the glory And hush our deepest fears, A Merry Christmas to everyone and compliments of the New Year, The annual Cristmas concerts which were held at Mt, Carmel schoo! on Tuesday night and Rag- lan on Wednesday night were greatly appreciated by all, the chil- dren taking an active part in mak- ing it a success, but the interesting feature was the delightful sight in seeing old Santa coming up to the big tree laden with gifts for him to distribute among young and old. And he left with best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Mr, D., Thompson has returned home from spending a few days in Toronto, The unfavorable weather this past week, accounts for so many cases of influenza, . An independent newspaper published e afters noon except Sundays and legal hol 8, at Oshawa, Canada, by Mundy Printing Company, Limited; Chas, M, Mundy, President; A, R, Alloway, Secretary, The Oshawa Daily Times 1s a member of the Cana dian Press, the Canadian Dally Newspapers' As- sociation, The Ontario Provincial Dallies and the Audit Bureau of Circulations, SUBSCRIPTION RATES Pelivered by carrier: ¥0c a week, By mail (out side Oshawa carrier delivery limits); in the Counties of Ontario, Durham and Northumber. Isnd, $8.00 a year; e'sewhere in Canada, $4.00 & year; United States, $5.00 a year, TORONTO OFFICE' 407 Bond Building, #6 Temperance Street, Teles phone Adelaido 0107, H, D, 'Fresidder, repre. sentative, Oshawa Branch, T. W. Joyce, Manager. took refuge at Whiteladies, not far REPRESENTATIVES IN 0,8, Powers and Stone, Inc,, New York.and Chicago, ah WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1928 . CONGRATULATIONS TO OSHAWA : MERCHANTS! bh We feel that a word of congratulation to the merchants of Oshawa is in order at this time, In past years Oshawa merchants have. done well, very well, but the complaint has always been made in the past that local stocks were not sufficiently complete to meet the needs of Christmas shoppers, and many otherwise loyal Oshawa citizens gave this as a reason for taking or sending their money out of town to help build up our already wealthy neighbouring city, Toronto, the Good, the Great and in some respects "the Greedy." This year, however, that cause for complaint has been so completely removed as to make Christmas shopping outside of Oshawa entirely, or almost entirely, unneces- sary. Of course, there are exceptions to any rule, but it is safe to say that in variety of merchandise, completeness of stocks, high standard of service and price comparison, Oshawa stores are now on a favourable ba- pis with those of any other city in Ontario, not excepting Toronto, the driver is bawled out for not blowing his horn, If he holds down the button, he gets a lot of dirty looks or worse. All the engineering, inventive and scien- tific resources of the world should be concen- trated upon the creation of an autamobile horn that clears the street crossings and commands the right of the road without shattering nerves and causing heart palpita- tions. EDITORIAL NOTES A grouch a day will keep good luck away, Money doesn't talk until it gets big. Men who long for the old days would hate to go without socks. After all, the most enjoyable thing about the "ole swimmin' hole" was youth. Hell will have few terrors for the man whose love letters have been read in court, He may be stopping to get the jack to hold up the car or to hold up the car to get the jack. One man carries $4,500,000 insurance and fifty others a million. They flatter them- Superintendent, Mr, Wilfred Gra- ham, and the assistant superin- tendent, Mr, Harry Lane, to the floor and Mrs. Hudgins read an appreciative address from the school for the splendid untiring ser- vice they have rendered during tne past in building up the school and Mr. Tordiff presented them with scarfs and cuff links. Although taken rather by surprise, they hoth replied very feelingly, stressing the value of the Sabbath school training Then amid the jingle of bells and the burden of packs, old Santa Claus arrived from the ice- bound regions of Greenland and with his helpers proceeded to un- load the tree, each child receiving & generous remembrance. The pro- ceeds of the evening amounted to twenty-seven dollars. The Woman's Missionary Soci- ety held their annual meeting in the church basement on Tursday of last week when the following officers were appointed for 1929: President, Mrs. (Rev.) Merriman; vice president, Mrs. Clarence Har- rison; secretary, Mrs. Lie 'eury, treasurer, Mrs, Hattie Hudgins; pianist, Ms. Tom R. Price. Rev, George Nickle of Toronto visited at the home of Mr, J. A. Carmichael during the week. The contest which has aroused great interest in the League for some weeks past, closed recently, Captain Charlie Gordon's side win. ning and the loosing side providing the refreshments, A splendid so- , cial evening was spent by all pres. ent. Owing to Christmas falling on Tuesday, next week's meeting will be cancelled. and and Hampeston of Sas- katchewan held an auction of Sax a car load of western horses at the C.P.R. yards here on Friday after- Curtis, son of the late Mr. and Mrs, Wm, Curtis, Tyrone, which took place at the bride's home on Dec, | 31, 1878, Rev. E. E. Howard officiat- ing, took place at the home of the bride and groom, Mr, and Mrs. James Curtis, at Hampton, on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 1928. A reception was held in the afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock, when about seventy neighbors and old friends called to extend congratu- lations, Mrs, E. H, Cole, their daugh- ter, receiving with them. Miss Sadie Virtue received at the door, In the evening fifty guests sat down to the wedding supper. The tables were very pretty with yellow and mauve making a very effective color scheme, the three storey wedding cake occu- pying the centre of the table, with tall golden candles and yellow nar- cissus at either end. The house throughout was adorned with yellow and white chrysanthemums. Mrs. 'A. E. Clemens, Bowmanville, presided at the tea table during the afternoon with Miss Margaret Pascoe, Misses Edith and Marjorie Pascoe, Hamp- ton, and Mrs, George Callan, Bow- manville, niece of the bride assisting, both then and during the supper hour. Mr. F. W, Bowen, M.P.,, cou- sin of the bride, acted as toastmas- ter, proposing the toast to the King. Rev. J. R. Bick proposed the toast to the bride and ' groom, when all joined in singing, "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows." Mr. Curtis in a few chosen words replied. Later | in the evening the guests assembled | in the living room when Mrs. Harvey | Curtis, Orono, read the following ad- dress: Mr. and Mrs. James Curtis: --Your | relatives and friends gather at your hospitable home tonight to offer our congratulations on the attainment of a half century of wedded life. Doubt- less the years have slipped away Christmas tree concerts Shirley, Thursday evening of last week. |Aged Resident Mr. Frank Dring spent Friday with his daughter, Mrs, L. McKee, of Manchester, A goodly number were present on Sunday evening to hear the pas- tor, interesting address on Christmas, The choir selections for the occasion. Rev, Mr, Merriamr deliver an also rendered suitable Several from here attended the held at Myrtleand Prospect on Mr. and Mrs, J, T. Evans spent Thursday with the former's parents Mr. and Mrs. F, chester. McKee, of Man- Miss H. Ackney and Miss I. Gill- bank have returned to their respec- tive homes, Epsom, and Bowman- ville, for over the Christmas holi- days. PENSIONER OF HIN CHARLES IN BROOKLYN Helped Charles 2nd Hide in Oak Tree New York, N.Y. Dec. 26.--Brook- Iyn has learned that one of its resi- dents was one of the few perpetual pensioners of King Charles II of Eng- land. The recipient of the 17th century from Worcester, but a few days la- ter was forced to hide, and with the aid of the Pendrells found refuge in an oak tree near Boscebel. The Pen- drells named in the charter, which is still treasured in a London vault, are Mary, William, John, Humphrey and Elizabeth Pendrell Yates, Only a dozen direct pensioners are still alive, but the gratuity has been sub- divided, When Mr, Pendrell dies, his share will go to his son, Irving, who also -{has a son, 0.M.G. DISTRIBUTES OVER $44,000.000 EXTRA DIVIDENDS New York, Dec. 26.--Directors of 450 corporations in the United States played Santa Claus this Christmas, placing in their stockholders' stock- ings extra dividends totaling more than $250,000,000. In addition sev- eral hundred millions more were dis- tributed in stock dividends, rights for purchase of additional stock and in- creased dividends. General Motors Corporation heads the list with a melon of $44,500,000 in extra dividends. A dozen other corporations have set aside a million and more dollars of their surplus for their shareholders. E. I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company, which is a heavy stockholder in General Motors, is paying out $13,452,000, while the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company is distributing $6,000,000, BRITISH CHRISTMAS DEATH TOLL HEAVY Earl of Dalhousie, Member: of Parliament, Sportsmen, Stricken London, Dec. 26. -- Death is busy in several walks of life this Christ mas season in Britain, The Earl of Dalhousie died suddenly Monday at the age of 50 years. He was a bro- ther-in-law of Lady Patricia Ramsay. The Earl's death recalls the tragic circumstances under which® he suc ceeded to the title when only nine years of age, His mother died sud- denly while crossing the Atlantic and his father died of shock on the day after, ; Another vacancy in the House of Commons is created by the death Sunday of George Henry Warne, La- bor member for Wansbeck since 1922 and trustee of the Northumberland Miners' Society. He was 47 years of age. His death followed a day after that on Saturday of Sir George Hut- chinson, Conservative member for North Midlothian since 1924. Charles Phelps, well-known river- man and winner of the famous Dog- get trophy offered at the Thameside Watermen's Competition annually, died over the week-end. One of the most notable figures taken by death, however, is Stacy Aumenier, prominent suthor, at the age of 41. In early life he achieved some recognition as a portrait paint. er, exhibiting at the Royal Academy, but later turned to short story writ- ing. That the buying public realized this year that they could depend upon Oshawa stores selves, . for their Christmas shopping was evidenced by the splendid increase in business which we believe was experienced by every Oshawa merchant catering to Christmas trade; and this in spite of the fact that a considerable number of new stores have been established during the past year. Now that the point has been well estab- lished during the heavy buying of the last two or three weeks why not reselve to main- tain our reputation for home town buying in the future. With the new year less than a week away this is a good time for new reso- m------ tions. Could we do better than resolve to Experience is a fairly good teacher, but pport Oshawa merchants, who, throughout her pupils usually need a post graduate year by the payment of taxes and in- course. v erest in public affairs, help to support the : - L bit of Verse 4 institutions in which we, as citizens or resi- THE LAST HORSE monarch's bounty is George W. Pen- drell, 74, a descendant of the Pen- drells of England who, it is alleged, helped Charles hide in an oak tree or hid with him when the King was fleeing from Oliver Cromwell's army. So grateful was Charles that after the restoration he granted a charter providing that his benefactors and their descendants should forever af- ter receive a bounty in token of a King's thanks. The gratuity, passing down the generations to the eldest son, yields Mr. Pendrell about $400 annually, He is said to be the only King Charles pensioner in the United States. Dr. Francis E. Walker of St. John, N.B., descended from Mrs. Elizabeth Pendrell Yates, gets about $45 annually. Thirty-eight other re- cipients of the payment are scattered throughout the world, receiving from two to forty pounds sterling a year. "Every six months," says Mr. Pen- drell, "the trustee of King Charles' estate sends the money to my law- yers, Withall and Withall, in London. They i diately jcate with me to ascertain if I am still living. This formality being complied with, they: mail me a cheque." . On September 3, 1651, King Charles fled from Cromwell's forges Boon under the hammer of Geor and Ted Jackson, sbdote. These were a fine bunch of horses and were well broken to all har- bess, but unfortunately bidding Was not what the owners expected S84 the sale bad to be called off. 0 e animals we, of privately after, To disposey very quickly as they ever do where prosperity and happiness attend. You have lived your lives in this district and have won your way deeply into our respect and esteem. Success and wealth have come with honest effort and toil upon the farm and now you are enjoying the well earned reward of retirement. During all these years you have so lived with your neighbors that you have secured our admiration for honor and integrity and nobility of character in your as- sociations and dealings. Mrs. Curtis always demonstrated her kindly dis- position by responding to every call of iliness, trouble ahd sorrow in the community around her home. Ip church circles and service you have ever taken an active part, being very regular and punctual at the service of the sanctuary and proving your- selves loyal in its support. As a steward and trustee, Mr. Curtis was ever faithful and as a W.M.S. worker and officer, you, Mrs. Curtis, were most efficient. Indeed wherever you have lived at Tyrone and Hampton, the whole community has been up- lifted and bettered. And now we wish to take on a more tangible form than mere words, by asking you to please accept this purse of gold and Mre. Curtis this gold brooch as a slight token of our good will and And may we not be permit- ted to close with an ardent wish that many years of matrimonial joy and solace may yet be meted out to you. May you enjoy each other's compan- ionship during the declining years of life with "Growing Light at Even- "| tide," and when called by death, en- ter into the reward of faithful service done here and join the choir invisible in that city whose builder and - | maker is God." Mrs. George Callun and Mr. E. H. Cole made the presentation. Mr. Curtis thanked the company and re- . {ferred briefly to interesting events of earlier days. ¥ speeches were made by Rev. J. R. Bick, Messrs. F. W. Bowen, MP, W. H. Halfacre, F. J. Groat, W. R. Al- lin, J. J. Virtue, Chas. Stonhouse, Mrs. M. G. Kirkpatrick, Buffalo, and Since worry makes one bald, what a pity a man can't worry with his face instead of his head. A. L. HUDSON & CoO. NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE WINNIPEG GRAIN EXCHANGE STANDARD STOCK and MINING NEW YORK PRODUCE EXCHANGE (Aste) NEW YORK CURB MARKET (Ass'ts) It must be nice to be rich and keep the grocer satisfied with a promise to mail him a cheque, HAMPTON Hampton, Dec. 21.--"he ti - ored custom of the Reeve of a on. ton Township entertaining the coun- cil and township officials was fitting- ly observed Saturday evening at Hampton. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mountjoy made an ideal place for the event, where the same company have enjoyed themselves on similar occasions in times past. Great praise is due Mrs. Mountjoy and her able assistants for the efficient way in which the banquet was carried out, both as to the quality and quan- tity of the aibles, as well as the manner in which catered Bn the company was ollowing the supper Reeve Silas Williams, Ly ut master proposed the toast to "The Some men go through life with undimin- ished faith in their fellowmen, and some sign notes. Lh dents of this city, are all directly and inti- ely interested. We believe the merch- nts will do their part in maintaining = the reputation which they have now firmly es- blished. SARNIA, ONT. | SOUND, ONT. J / Building Telephone 27 1 Resident Manager: C. N. HENRY | The Gift That Dad Forgot M with a few faithful r s, My race is run, my task is done, I thank my lucky stars! My master needs, not prancing steeds, But strong commercial cars. IDEAS That Body of Pours By James W . Barton. M.D. VALUE OF THE EGG Some time ago I spoke of a young man who consulted me in an en- deavour to put on some weight, as he only weighed about 99 pounds. I outlined a diet for the three daily meals, to which I added am egg-nog at 11 o'clock in the morn- The first hundred ideas are the hardest! After the first hundred ideas, which means the first hundred indications that the mind doing a little thinking on its own account, ot merely "listening in," the process of thinking becomes easier. There are men that live and die without wer having what really may be called an ea of their own, and there have been men 0, with one single idea, have done more the world and for other men than ten illion ordinary men with ordinary ideas do in a whole lifetime. Among the weakest of all the created ani- pals, man had just one thing in his favour. 2 could think, and by forming ideas he has fted himself from the misery and degrada- on of the cave man to everything that man pssesses and everything he is today. If 2 man cares to take the trouble, and ts success and achievement worth while can lash his brain into real productivity. rains, like horses, must be driven, and the on so many brains never accomplish any- g is because their owners are too tired drive them. : With too many people the trouble is mot p little thinking but no thinking at all. The ot that the ideas of a few can do so much all. mankind does not excuse the many drift through life allowing their brains | As here I lie they pass me by, Their wheels outspeed the wind, And just like man, their miles they span To leave but dust behind. They never tire nor yet perspire, They glory in their flight, And during day their eyes are grey But sparkle up at night. Sometimes I doze, and memory goes, To climb the dreaded steep; I drag the wheel--the lash I feel, And tremble in my sleep! $385 with spring motor, $425 "with elec- tric drive. Terms 2 ary Model - Ax. . 'The trend of the addresses dealt with various branch. | M! es of township council work. Generaj | Misses Betty Sargent Isobel prediction was that there was little |'Campbell, Mr. E. H. Cole read the Or mo prospect of a drop in taxes jn | ames of those from whom letters {ing and 4 o'clock in the afternoon. the future. and flowers were received as follows: His position gave him a lght During the evening a resolution ; 5. | easy outdoor employment, so every- as nanimously thing seemed favorable. he g Stephens and end of a month return- and Mrs. John Percy, Mr. and Mrs. At the Bowman Alex Wright, that the clerk A he had put on 2 1-2 letter to ExReeve W. EB cooite 215 5 1. Cole, ili: or. dd [20 ARd. as pu Courtice, / pounds I felt fairly well satisfied. rin to Sn te wis £2 Nr, Kirt Mon, sg "CL Ye Tai Zismas Breet-| (rs. T. Baker, Solina: Mr. and in a kindly manner told me that Reeve Wright also read a letter > the rate of increase was too slow, T. E. Sargent and Grace, Peterboro; Mr. and Mrs. John Richardson, and that he was going to New York Buf- Leod On his return a few months later alo; Me. ig Mo Da Me. he: looked wonderfully improved, Leod, ; Mr. and Mrs. Fred |20d weighed nearly 130 pounds. Miles, Winnipeg: Mr. and Mrs. Tom| On asking for the secret of the Brown, Ottawa; Mr. treatment he explained that he Brown, Richmond, drank 6 to 8 quarts of milk daily, Mrs. 8. G. Bates, : and ate eighteen to twenty naw | Laura Wirtue, Toronto; Mr. and ©888. Mrs. Alex Wilson, New Toronto; Mr. Now you've been reading a great and Mrs. Frank Cole, Toronto; Mr. deal about the value of milk, but and Mrs. M. A. James, Bowmanville: | what abpit the value of eggs in 2 Women's Institute of Hampton. The |diet? singing of the national anthem] Drs. Rose and McCollum of brought the delightful occasion to a {Teachers College, Columbia Uni- dose. : its of the hen's ezes in the diet. The New Orthophonic Victrola There are models of this marvellous instrument from $2335 to as low as $115. Terms to Suit Your Convenience Then roused again, I shake my mane, As flying past I see The friends who came with hearis aflame And power to set me free! This world of toil depends on oil To banish sweat and tears; And here I'm blest, to spend in rest. My last remaining years. A GLORIOUS VISITATION -- And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that hus fiom transgression in Jacob, sait he Lord --Isa. 59:20. PRAYER--"0 come to my heart Lord Jesus. There is room in ny heart far Thee" No four-legged slave will see my grave, My carcass goes by van The motor car, I judge by far, \ The noblest work of man! --ANOXN THE BIRD. of] for your Orthophonic Victrola ' JSHAWA Enjoy your home. MORE"