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THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1929 PAGE IHKLL Reduction of 1.5 Mills Probable in City's School Rate This Year CONCERTS THIS SUNDAY T0 ~ AID THE MINERS' FUND Seri Concerts Tomorrow Evening in the New sta Theatre and Simcoe Street Church Will Give a Substantial Increase Over This Figure Oshawa's Fund for the relief of suffering British Miners is today nearing the $400 mark, the exact total reported at noon being $387.75. It is expected that the two sac. red concerts to be held tomorrow evening will give the fund a good boost and make Oshawa's contri- bution a reasonably substantial one, Meanwhile, the larger gifts are most acceptable by the admin- {strators of the Fund in London, England, The Oshawa Citizens' Band con- cert is being held in the New Mar- tin Theatre, and the concert of the Simcoe St, United Church choir in the church, Both of these concerts commence at 8,30 o'clock. The following contributions have been received today: Previously acknowledged $363.75 Mrs, Willam McAdie...... 10. In His Name ...... Threé Y.M.C.A, Boys . Just a Friend ..., Mrs, B, Morgan . A Sympathizer ..... Total $387.75 NEW PLATFORM AT P. 0. GREAT HELP Convenient for Truck Driv- ers Delivering Mail Bags to Local Office Final completion of recent ex- tensions to the Oshawa Post Office have been made during the last few days. Although the mail car- riers have been in their new quar- ters on the second floor for some time now, workmen have been fin- ishing some odd jobs around the outside of the building, A fifteen foot platform extend- {ng from the main entrance door on the east side of the past office receiving quarters to within five feet of the street line is completed. There has recently been placed a new entrance to the building near the street which opens onto' the new platform, Mail bags and ma- terials which must necessarily go to the second story are taken through this second door to the elevator which stands just inside the entrance, The platform is al- most four feet wide and is a great convenience to drivers of the trucks who handle the main bags of mail, 'Scout Donald MacKenzie of the Woodstock Troop may be awarded a life-saving medal for his part in the rescue of a small boy from death in 25 feet of water in the Meduxnakeag River. ' CITY POLICE COURT | FINE $100, COSTS Andrew Swierszez, was yesterday morning fined $100 and costs for hav- ing liquor illegally when he appeared before Magistrate Willis, of Whitby, in police court, Swicrszez boards at the home of Mrs, Alice Rodeski in East Whitby Township, Although Mrs, Rodeski apeared to face a simi- lar charge this morning, the case against her was dismissed. D. A, J. Swanson acted for both defendants, BREACH oi I, C, A, Walter Quigly of Oshawa was arraigned in police court this morning for having liquor in an illegal place contrary to the Liquor Control Act, He pleaded guilty and was not represented hy coun- sel, Magistrate Willis of Whithy fined him $100 and costs since it was his first offence, SPEAKS ON DRUG ACT In a recent Hansard report of the Dominion House of Commons, sev- eral comments of Dr. T. I. Kaiser of this city on the amendment to the Opium and Narcotic Drug Aet, are reported, Dr, Kaiser dealt largely with a new section proposing to al- low a judge to order a confirmed trafficker in drugs to serve a sen- tence of seven years and to be whipped. Dr, Kaiser declared that the bill did not make it sufficiently clear that a drug addict could not also be sentenced to this penalty. An interesting chapter on Bishop, Canadian and greatest allied flying ace, appears in the current issue of MacLean's Magazine, Secure your copy today fromr your newsdealer, (40a) OSHAWA DESGRIBED) | COMMUNITY WITH PROMISING FUTURE Times Editor Tells Kiwanis Club Oshawa Has Amer- ican Atmosphere ada, so far as its business atmos- phere is concerned" was the de« scription given to Oshawa at the Kiwanis weekly luncheon yesterday by M. McIntyre Hood, editor of The Times, in a brief impromptu ade dress, 'It has a more business-like atmosphere than any city of its size in Canada, and lacks the peaceful slumber in which most snrall Ons taro cities are reposing,' he contin- ued, Mr. Hood declared that Oshawa was looked upon throughout Wes- tern Ontario as a city with a future one that was "growing and world continue to grow, Yet the people within the city did not seem to re- alize how it was regarded from out- side, and people of other ctiies were even more optimistic regarding Oshawa than Oshawans were them- selves. In a growing city like this, with ever varying problems, there is a large field for service clubs to make living conditions better, especially for the children not privileged to the ordinary extent, said Mr. Hood, Rev. Ernest Harston, pastor of Simcoe Street United Church, also spoke briefly, declaring that there was a real need for the teaching of religion in the public schools, Rev, Mr. Harston outlined exper- iences that he has had in Oshawa, meeting children that knew noth- ing, of the finer things and finer ideals of life, and sald that espec- fally in these cases, where the home terment, there was need for reli=- fous instruction in the schools, present Mayor T. B. Mitchell. alder men P, A, Macdonald, 8. C. Car- nell, George Fart, C, A, Mason, C. Harman, R. D., Preston, and E. Jackson, Chief of Police Owen D. Friend, O. M, Alger, superintendent of the Children's Aid Society, C, A. Goodfellow, of the Whitby Gazette and Chroni~le, W, C., Smith, eity engineer, and Dr. HL W, Trick. These mren had been invited par- ticluarly to hear Judge Mott, judge of the Juvenile Court of Toronto, speak on the juvenile deliquency question, but unfortunately Judge Mott was delayed at the last minute and could not attend the meeting. H. J. Dockrill, accountant at the Royal Bank, Middleton, N.S, has been promoted to position of man- ager of the Great Village branch, Starts Monday best from te os oie uf and IN THE Watch For Th Starts Monda A thrilling, story--*"THE d ¢ outa nly "ih Grey ptains all the ele pst sellers. He is believe "THE LA of his best stories. | Don't fal to Sriny READNG IT NEXT WEEK - E ST by gc E iL th f = adr tu It's a wow! of the Texas of 1 Oshawa Daily Times ST THINK! ZANE GREY AT HIS BEST reat Serial Story bas them all beat Don't s career of Buck Duane, but slow to do any u where danger lurked in every nook have written this story--it ts that have made his books own the world over--and many OF THE DUANES" to be one Don't iss IRST Instalment ! - the CITY AND DISTRICT NEWS PLACED ON DIRECTORATE - J. H, H, Jury of Bowmanville was yesterday elected a director of the Ontario Horticultural Associ- ation at its annual meeting in To- ronto, William Harvey of Belle- ville was also elected toc the di- rectorate. 'MAKE I'RESLNFATION x "The most American city in Can- . people of Cawvary baptist Churen enjoyed a sleighing party last: night, followed by a luncheon at the church. Dur- ing the evening a presentation of a beautiful picture was made to Mr, and Mrs, W, H, Shipp, who are leaving this city shortly for Tees- water, START BUILDING FUND At the monthly meeting of the Sunday School Board of King street United Church this week, a building fund was created to assist in raising money for the proposed addition to the Sunday School hall which is hoped to be built this summer, In aid of the fund, the Tuxis Boys groups of the' church are presenting a play Tuesday evening, DIRECTORS' MEETING A directors' meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held in the Board Room in the Alger building on Tuesday at noon, it was announced by Leon Frazer, secretary, this morning. The com- mittee recently appointed to ar- range negotiations with a large indus.rial concern which proposes coming to this city will bring their report at this meeting. The com- mittee is composed of Aidormud George Hart, George W. McLaugh- lin, president of the Chamber, Gor- don Conant and Major E, C. Hod- gins, FIND MEADOW LARK When some employees of the Hydro Electric Power Commission were working in a field near Wil- son Road, east of the city, they discovered a meadow lark this week. They captured the bird and took it to the local Hydro store- house at Church and Bond streets. PLAYS WELL ATTENDED The Collegiate Staff Players, who are presenting three one-act plays, played to a full house again last night, all of the seats in the Collegiate auditorium having been reserved for a considerable time before the performance, An extra showing of the plays is being given tonight at the Collegiate, kets are finding ready sale, ac- cording to members of the staff, DEVELOPING LAKE PROPERTY Word has been received here that Bert Johnston, well-known Oshawa citizen, has signified his intention of greatly increasing his property holdings at Christie Lake, where he spends a great deal of his summer every year, It was reporied that Mr, John- ston will build several new cot- tages and create a most beautiful surroundings at the Lake, Mr, Johnston is at present on tour in Ontario under the management of Joe Marks, life is not conducive to moral bet- | public As guests of the club, there were Market S Latest Financial News ET Stobie, y by C Toronto and New York "Stock Forlong and Co, et Supplied by , TORONTO STOCKS Stoc| Bell ohms Br. 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Paner Kelly Springfield WEATHERMAN bibododododrdo dodo fe fosloofosfoddesiofodorlodons il: The tendency, we're told today, Is toward a milder week end; On winds and clouds, a little snow, We probably can depend. * x 3 Ontario will probably see slightly higher temperatures for the next day or so, although this condition may not prevail for long. Already, the cold north wind is prevailing again in the Western Provinces, and "considerably colder," is the probability voiced for " # R L Be o the prairies today, Consequently, we can cxpect something of the same na- ture to descend on Ontario soon. Talking about a descent, or a "drop," as we might call it, we arc reminded of our acquaintance, Brown. He said to us the other day: "I took a little dip in the stock markets yes- terday." "Yes?" said we, hopefully. "It must have set a bad exmaple to the market, though, for it took a dip immediately afterwards." Weatherman announcing, Good af- ternoon ! Cold weather of the past week has caused Bras d'Lake to freeze over. the spring rush Our stock is complete, part. Visit our or we will be at any time with " ceipt of a phone cal] Pg T WOULD benefit anyone at this time of year to see our stock of monuments ornae mental lawn vases, etc., before commences, our prices are low, and much time and mopey can be saved by ordering now. Work on monu- ments, etc., cap be. deme pow and set aside till Spring cgmes, without any outlay op your and tic-|g SIMCOE ST. CHOIR AIDS MINERS' FUND BY SACRED CONCERT Varied Concert of# Vocal and Instrumental Num- bers Arranged The choir of Simcoe Street Un- ited Chureh has arranged a varie program of excellent numbers for the sacred concert tomorrow even- ing, after the regular church ser- vice, in aid of the British Miners' Fund, The pr ogram will be: Mottel in Eight Parts Judge Me O God--Mendelssohn, Aria, Where'er You Walk, Handel --Mr. J. Lewis. Saxophone Solo, Melody in F, Reu- benstein--Mr, R. Holden, Jr. Male Quartette, Some Blessed Day, Nevin--Mr., W. H. Scilley, Mr. C. S. Patterson, Mr. J, Lewis, Mr. en, + Solo, O Divine --Mrs. J. Fulton, Male Chorus--Creations Hymn -- Beethoven. Trio for Ladies Voices, Lift Thine Eyes (Elijah), Mendelssohn -- Miss Leah Garrow, Mrs. W. A, Hare, Miss Jean Keddie. Baritone Solo, Like as the Lark, Allitsen--Mr. Geo. Fleming. Violin Solo, Meditation, Mr. Angus Bell, Chorus, Through the Day, TWO ARRESTED FOR BREACH OF PAROLE Frank Kobernick and Toi Fialka Taken Into Custody ' Early This Morning By authority of an order of Dr. A. E. Laval, chief parole officer of the Ontario Reformatory, detec- tives this morning arrested Frank Kobernick and John Tialka of this city for breach of parole due to recent cases which they have fig- ured in The two men are at pres- ent in Whitby jail awaiting their return to the Reformatory. | DRIVER} KILLED AS TRAIN HITS TRUCK A Blinding Snowstorm Ob- scures View at Level Crossing Redeemer, Gounod Massanet West. Port Hope, Feb 16,--Driving in a b.inding snow storm last night, two trucks, one in tow, were struck by a C.P.R. train about 9 p.m, at the railway crossing on the provincial highway, four miles eas. of Port Hope Percy Christie, aged 40, of Bloomfield, driver of the truck in tow, was carried sev- eral yards up the track by the eastbound train. He was removed to Port Hope hospital, where he died at 4.30 this morning. Colborne Brant, Bloomfield, driver of the other truck, was suffering from shock, but apart from that was unio- jured, Both trucks from Toronto. were returning One of them de- veloped engine trouble and was taken in tow by the other after passing through Por; Hope. Brant, driver of the truck in front, declared that his vision was ob- scured by snow, the glare of lights fro mthe truck in tow, and the steam of his #adiator, which yas freezing on MA Ontario Regiment is Arrang- ing Carnival for March 8,9 and 10 of the Oshawa General the Ontario Regiment has arranged a three-night bazaar and carnival for March 8, 9 and 10. This baazar will be held in the Armories. Among the contests in which local talent will compete, will be the old time fiddling, Charleston dancing, mouth organ playing, old' couples, etc. A midway with several profes- sional acts is being secured, and other attractions, such as door prizes, will also be provided officers of the regiment announce. The entire net proceeds, it is understood, will be donated to the Oshawa Hospital. In aid Hospital, 0, L. 8, L. MEET Last night at the home of Mrs. Gordon Pirie the officers and mem- bers of the Oshawa Ladies' Soft- ball League held an early season business meeting. The officers elected for the coming season are president, Mrs, Violet Norris; Vice-Pres., Miss F. Scott; Treas. Mrs Gordon Pirie; Secretary, Mary Mason. After the business had been disposed of a future meeting called for March 1st, Mrs. Norris and Mrs. Pirie were made the recipients of an India Brass Console Set in appreciation of their services in past years; R. Hol- | FINE PROGRAM HAS BEEN ARRANGED BY CITIZENS' BAND PROCEEDS WILL GO TO BRITISH MINERS' FUND Band's Sacred Concert New Martin Theatre | Sunday Evening | The complete program of the Osh- awa Citizens' band sacred concert to- | morrow evening, as announced by | Jandmaster R. Fountai n today, indi-| cates that the musical selection | be given are of e sceptional Rr The concert is being held in the New Martin Theatre at 2.30 o'clock, and the proceeds will go in aid of tii Miners' Fund, The rog O Canada; Li Q, B. i Overture, "Tanciedie," Rossini, Song, by R. Walton, Silver Medal- | { Hist at the Canadian National Exhibi- {fon 1927-1928, selected Suite: (in 4 | FF. Satran \ tics "Nocturne and | Morunz| of Praise.' No. "I Love "Thee | | No. 2 "A Court Function. ! {, "The Destruction of City | " Fyiohe, » | Bass solo, *My Tuba Solo, Southwell, by M. 1), Blanke, Lute s0- | loist of the 22nd Royal Quebec Reg- imental Band, selected Tenor solo, by Jack Samolithka. Bell solo, "Les Cloches De St, Ma- 10." W. Rinimer, bells played by I. Watson, Regent Theatre Orche stra Mareh, * Activity, " Bennett y Thee." Tymn ( Solu." Geo. | r) OBITUARY DEATH OF MRS, E. ANDREWS Mrs. Ellen Andrews, who died on Thursday in her 72nd year at her residence, 77 Burk street, was i yesterday afternoon from her home to St, George's cemetery, Mrs. Andrews was formerfly Ellen Tarrent and was well known in this district. She had been ill for two months, and died from heart disease. Funeral services were conducted | by Rev. Canon de Pencier, at 2.30 o'clock this alternoon. Mrs. Andrews is survived by one son and one daughter. DEATH OF MRS, THOMAS ALLIN Mrs. Ellen Sophia Allin, widow the late Thomas Allin, New- died at the home of her daughter, Mrs, Sydney Venton, Division street, on Thursday, February 14th, aged 66years. De- ceased had been seriously ill for over a month and had suffered greatly, The late Mrs. Allin lived \ with her daughter, Mrs, Venton, after the death of her husband, having been a resident of Oshawa for about six years and came to Bowmanville. a little over a year ago with Mr. and Mrs. Venton, when Mr. Venton received the ap- pointment of Chief of Police. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon from. residence of her son-in-law, interment being made in Bowmanville cemetery, DEATH OF MRS. P. BLASKE The death occurred this morn- ing of Mrs. Annie Blasko, wife of Peter Blasko, 362 Drew street, at the Oshawa General Hospital, Death was due to pneumonia. Mrs. Blasko was in her 35th year and had been ill for only a short time. Funeral services are to be con- ducted at the Greek Catholic church on Albert street on Mon- day morning at 9 o'clock when mass will be sung. Interment will be made in St. Gregory's Cemetery. of castle, Several partridges were found in the possession of an Edmundston, N.B.,, man and he was prosecuted on charge of shooting the birds out of .season, : Recent snow falls in Southern and Central New Brunswick improved the situation in regard to the haul- ing of pulpwood and lumber to a slight extent. In Memoriam loving memory of my who died February HILL--In wife, Edith 16th, 1928.5 MGone but not forgotten'. Ryssel. (492) HILL--In loving memory of our * dear daughter and sister, lidith Hill, who passed away Feb. 16, 1928. February brifigs sad memories Of a loved oie gone to rest Who will always be remembered By the ones who loved her best. Days of szdmess still come o'er as Tears in silence often flow You left behind an aching heart That loved you most sincere That never did, nor never will, ~ C4 Forget you Edith dear, Mother, Ida and Leslie I estimates of | while | VALENTINE (40a) |Oshawa' s School Rate Mill and Half Lower Than Rate Last Year ® City Treasurer P. A, Black- burn Announces Probable Rates This Year if Board of Education Estimates Are Adopted 20.2 MILLS MAY BE 1929 SCHOOL RATE Rate for Public School Pur- poses Will Be About 14.4 Mills and for Collegiate and Vocational Purposes About 5. 3 Miils of the Board of Ed- ucation this year, if carried into ei- fect, will lower the school tax rate of this city about one and one-half mills as compared with last year, said City Treasurer P, A, Blackburn, in an interview with The Times today. The school rate for public school and | colle purposes this year if the the Board ave adopted by the council, will be 20.2 mills, This was possible, despite an in- crease of about $18,000 in the bud- get of the Board of Education, be- cause of the increased assessment of city available for public school cielion purposes this year as com pared with last year, said T'reasurc: Blackburn. Public School Rate 14.4 Mills The 'public school rate this year, on the basis of the Board of Edu- cation estimates, will be 14.4 mills, the rate for collegiate purpo- ses will be 5.8 mills, making a total for both of 20.2 mills, The total rate for both collegiate and public school purposes last year was a little over 21 1-2 mills, so that the probable rate this year is 1 1-2 mills less than the rate for 1928 FFor public school maintenance pur- poses, the Board of Education this vear asked for the sum of $158,000, which was about $18,000 more than their budget of $140,000 last year. Added to the maintenance figure of $158,000 is $57,000 that must be raised this year to retire public school de- bentures, making the total necessary for public school purposes this year about $215,000. This works oui, on the assessment available for public school purposes, at 14 and 27 mills, The amount required for public school debenture payments this year, $57,300 is $3,200 more than the amount re- quired last year, £54,100, due to the debentures issued for the $40,000 a dition to the Ritson road school. The estimate e gia Collegiate Rate In the collegiate and vocational budget, the Board is asking jor $02,- 000 for maintenance purposcs, which is about $500 less than the amount used last year, The amount required for debenture payments this year, $29,581.90, is cxactly the same as the amount required last year, co that the total required for collegiate and vocational purposes this year is $91,- 581.96, which gives a mill rate of 5 4-5 mills on the available assessment for this purpose. Prediction Verified "About December 15," said Treas- urer Blackburn, "I stated that | thought that the mill rate of Oshawa could be reduced about one and a half mills in 1929. I was looking prin- cipally to the Board of Education to make this possible, and its estimates for this year have justified my pre- dictions." Mr. Blackburn explained that, while the requirements of the Board were somewhat greater this year, they had not increased in pro- | portion to the increase in assessment of the city, hence the possibility of : . { reducing the school mill rate, Coming Events 3 Cents per wird each in- sertion. Minimum charge for each insertion, $5c. CARNIVAL Al Motor City Stadium Rink, Kinz St. West, Saturday, Feb, 14. Phone 2506J. (37d) PROGRESSIVE EJCHRE IN K. P. Hall, Monday, February 1% Ladies' Amxilia AW. 1..T. Refreshmerts, 4 29 ission 25 cents. (39h) MADAME ZEDDA, SCIENTIFIC palmist 224 St, Julien St., Osh- awa. (29h) ROUND AND SQUARE DANCING at Barnharts® pavilion every Saturday night, (39D) MADAME ROSH, PALMIST, Ar 21 Maple Stg Phone 2372F. Hours 2 to J. (T.T.8. tO) THE COLLEGIATE STAFF PLAY- ers in the Ee Auditor - ium tonight gt 8.15 p.m. Sov seats, none reserved. Tickets on sale at the r. (40a) RUMMAGE SALE, AT MARKET, Tuesday, 2 o§lock. (400) SEE "HEADSTRONG JOAN" IN three acts esday evening al eight o'cl King street church. Auspices Tuxis Boys. (40h) "CITIES OF ROMAXCE" ILLUS- trated lecturg. by Miss Emily Warren, in (Jenire street school on February 20 at § o'clock. Admission twenty-five cents. Auspices of Home and Schol Council. (40a)