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Batter -------------------------------- = © em . fidence is being demonstrated in Oshe LS I P.-L s bP ~THE QSHAWA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1931 | Bowmanville 'Daily Times Representatives Phone No. 53 A PLAY PRESENTED. 'BYH.S. STUDENTS WAS WELL DONE "Talented Band of Student Players Delighted a Large Audience . Before a large audience in the suditorium of the High School last evening, a talented band of stu- dent players presented "The Riv- als," a comedy of outstanding merit. The entire cast put the difficult play across in no amateur fashion and their acting showed behind it weeks of hard work and preparation. The costumes were of the 18th century and the plot of the play, the acting and ns vering of the score were we ii The whole production reflected much credit on Miss L K. Smith, of the staff, who directed it. John Jury who took the leading male role as Captain Absolute, was extra good and played his part to perfection. He was faced with the difficulty of playing a double role being also the fictitious Beverly. The plot revealed that as Beverly, he had made love and won the heart of Lydia Languish who her aunt, Mrs. Malaprop, played by Winnie Rickard, far from approv- ed. This aunt had apparently swallowed a dictionary for she us- ed during the ovening about ffty per cent. of the long words avall- able. It was not the use of them that caused the fun but rather the misuse. Mrs. Malaprop wants her niece to marry Captain Absolute, not knowing that he and Beverly are one and the same. So it comes that there are numerous love af- fairs. Beverly is in love with Ly- dia, played to perfection by Elsie Carruthers. As Captain' Absolute he is her aunt's choice for her hus- band. Other lovers include Squire Acres, the comedian of the play, played by Newton Hackney. 'I'hen there is Faulkland in love with Julia, Helen Argue, and there is the redoubtable Irishman, Sir Lu- clus O'Trigger, extremely fond of dueling, who does not know who he is in love with, but dearly wants to see some fighting, which being Irish {is perfectly natural The whole plot is most intriguing and to tell it in full would fill many columns. Suffice it to say that of course it ends happily and the objects of cupid's darts are finally bullseye shots and all is well that ends well. There was a Merge crowd present last night and when news of the play gets around, there will bea miuch larg- er one present tomight. Gordon Adams as Sir Anthony Absolute, Bill Ingram as Faulkland, Bob Corbett as Sir Lucius O"Trigger, Chester Jury as Fag, Alex Birks #8 Thomas, Charlie Cawker as David and Winnie Lancaster as Lucy the maid, were all excellent and the repetition of the . play should not he missed tonight. The orchestra under Charlie Cawker rendered several selections during the evening. THIEVES STEAL VALUABLE HENS Robbery Occurred on Farm of E. E. Ward, West of Bowmanville Breaking open a padlocked door at the rear of the barn, thieves carried away 31 valuable hens from the farm of E. E. Ward, farmer, residing three miles west of Bowmanville, The theft was discovered by Mr. Ward in the morning. The thieves, evidently afraid of being observed if work- ing from the highway, had parked a truck on the side road and (races show that they had carried the stolen birds from the barn across a field to the waiting truck. 'I'hey had selected the best birds in the flock to steal. Provineial Con- stable Smith, of Bowmanville, is investigating the theft. HYDRO PURCHASE VALUE IS PROVEN Example of Port Hope Is Lesson to People of Bowmanville Proof of whether or not public ownership of 'the local hydro sys- tem would be a paying proposition as far as Bowmanville citizens are concerned, can be seen with the announcement this weck that the Port Hope Public Utilities Commis- sion, besides retiring $10,653.91 in debentures 'this year, also are making application for a reduction in rates. Port Hope took over its system in September 1929. In ad- dition to the sum which will be handed over to the Hydro Com- mission the manager of the Port Hope system announces that the commission hag on hand $3,000 over and above the amount which is being used for the retirement of debentures. They expect to get their rate reduction about May 1st. It is well to note such instances as those and to note that a short time ago Oshawa, who purchased their planf about the same time as Port Hope, had a rate reduction. The subject of purchase of the local Hydro System is likely to come up for consideration in town coun- cil again very shortly with the pos- sibility that a vote will be taken on the purchase again this year. SCOUT NEWS THE STH OSHAWA CUBS Yesterday evening the boys re- ceived further instructions in am- bulance work, knot tying and semaphore, Please note--During Lent we hold our meeting on Thursdays at 6.30 pom. All boys are asked to bring running shoes if at all pose sible in order that they may bet- ter take part in the games, SND OSHAWA BROWNIE PACK The Brownies turned out in good numbers last week and we hope they will continue to do so. Several Brownies passed some of the tests towards their Second Class last Wednesday. Pauline Little, Audrey Yourth, Peggy Stuart, Isobel Carlyle, Bernice Lott and Joan Clifton passed Table Setting. Peggy Stuart, Muriel Sturch, Elizabeth Morphy, Pauline Little, Bernice Lott, Isobel Car- iyle, Joan Clifton, Irene Ward and Noreen Ramsden, passed hopping around figure of eight and Pauline Little passed the Union Jack. Now to fly it! If any Brownie wants to pass any tests next week please come to the meeting a little earlier than usual. FIDELIS GROUP The usual meeting of the Fidelis group was held Monday, the 23rd. Not a great many turned out for basketball practice but those who did enjoyed their exercise im- mensely. The business of the meeting took a considerable length of time due to a. discussion of whether the group would become affiliated with the "Women's Missionary Society" of all the churches. The final decision of the chairman and president, Ora Wilson, was in the affirmative. After making further plans for the pageant which Is to be per- formed a' the next meeting of all C.G.1.T. groups of Oshawa, the meeting was adjourned at about 9.16 p.m. 4TH OSHAWA ROY SCOUT TROOP WEEKLY NOTICES There will be no meeting on @riday, Feb. 27th, on account of hall being used. There will Fe Aa meeting next Friday as usual. The Troop was very glad to have men from their troop committee with them Friday last, Mr. Flint and Mr. Fisher. Mr. Flint is taking charge of the troop while Mr. Ing- ham's absence. We have great joy having these men with us and hope that more gentlemen will join with us at our meetings. Born HOGG--On Tuesday, Feb. 24, to Mrs. Thos. Hogg, Huron St (nee Jean Stovin), a daughter. (49a) Died REYNOLDS--On Thursday after noon, February 26, 1931, Rob- ert James Reynolds, at Roches- ter, New York. ) (49a ee Card of Thanks CITY AND DISTRICT NEWS COAL DRAW WINNER The lucky ticket which won tie coal draw at the Kiwanis Winter Fair and Carnival last night was Ticket No, 499. The holder of this ticket was not present last night when the number was drawn, and is asked to come to the Armories tonight claim his or her prize. PRESENTED WITH PIPE 'An interesting incident occurred at last night's meeting of the Oshawa Branch of the Canadian Legion when the president, M. McIntyre Hood, was president, M. Mcintyre Hood, pipe in appreciation of services ren- dered to the comrades and the branch. The presentation address was read by Vice-President James Aylett, and the pipe presented by D. J.»Thomas, Comrade Hood, in a few words, expressed his thanks for this pression of loyalty on the part of his: comrades, TAKES OVER LAUNDRY , 1. McIntosh, formerly connected ith a lathe steam laundry, has ar- gfited the Westmount Steam Laun- ry, on Nassau Street, and is now operating it. The Westmount Steam Laundry has for the last fourteen ears been operated by Mrs. Eliza- h Rutherford, who will remain with it as supervisor. Mr, McIntosh is taking over the laundry, announces that only Oshawa help will be used in its operations, He and his family have moved from Toronto and taken up 'their residence in Oshawa. SNOW DISAPPEARS Four mild days, plus warm sun- shine, have made inroads upon the snow and ice which have accumulated on Oshawa's streets this winter. The ice is melting rapidly forming small streams of water which empty into the storm sewers. In many places the ground is quite bare, thns revealing old Mother Earth again, BUSINESS SECTION IMPROVING Changes are gradually taking place in. Oshawa's business section. On street east two store fronts are g remodelled in the Bassett Block while on Sitncoe street south, an old store in the building owned by E. A. Lovell, has been divided into two new. stores with attractive fronts, The city's retail district is becoming more attractive and in a practical way, con- to awa's future, CLOTHING 1S CHEAP NOW Prices continue to fall rapidly as focal merchants vie with each | York Hotel, Toronto, last evening. men's been offering over- coats and suits at prices similar to those which were advertised in the "Reformer" twenty years ago. It is doubtful whether values which are being given by local merchants can be duplicated in any other city in the province including Toronto. tores have IS SERIOUSLY ILL Friends of Charles McDonald, ohe of the stars of last fall's Blue Devils Rugby team, and employee of the General Motors of Canada, Limited, will regret to learn that he is in the Toronto General Hospital, in a seri- ous condition, suffering from pmeu- monia, He was taken ill last week- end, and went to Toronto on Mon, day, but his condition became worse, and he was rushed to the Toronto General Hospital. A report this morning said that his condition was very low, but that, thanks to his splendid vitality and constitution, he was putting up a great battle against the disease. GOING TO WHITBY A party of at least twenty-five s of the Ost Branch of the Canadian Legion will go to Whit- by next Thursday night to assist the Whitby Branch in making its concert in the town hall a success. Comrades James and Lomax, president and sec- retary of the Whitby branch, attend- ed the Oshawa branch last night, and their plea for co-operation met with a whole-hearted response, SUPPER DANCE SATURDAY The weekly supper dance at the Hotel Genosha wil be held on Sat- urday, as has been the practice form- erly, Manager Eric A. Leach be- lieves that the supper dances will prove a popular means of Saturday night entertainment in Oshawa, and has made the change at the request of number of patrons. For tomor- row night, an excellent orchestra will be in attendance, and reservations for Jartics San be made by telephoning FE tm ---------------- ATTENDED BANQUET Aldermen 8, H. Jack - mund Jackson, and P. Fy gn ald, as well as City Treasurer P. A. Blackburn and Cit Engineer W. C. Smith, attended the banquet and dance of the Ontarfo Road Builders' Association in the Royal Alderman 8. H, Jackson and C Engineer Smith have also qs n Toronto on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week, attend- other in offering ba Men's clot TR het pli is mnseh an er now than a year ago and cer tain Ontari ------ Thanks to the little flower for avor received, M. McA. (40a) In Memoriam HAMDLY--In loving memory of our dear father, Hezekiah Ham- away Feb, 27, bly, who passed I \ ADMINISTRATION OF PENSION ACT 15 DENOUNCED (Continued from page 1) dependents would be worse than useless, Comrade Sibley made a strong appeal to the branch to aim at one hundred per cent. membership, so that the voice of the Legion could become even stronger than at present, and force a recognition of the conditions under which dis- abled men were laboring at the present time, . Comrade G. D. Allen, vice. president of the Christie Street Branch, spoke of the work which the Legion was doing for the boys in that institution, and cited par- ticularly some Oshawa men who had been helped through the in- tervention of the Oshawa branch. He also spoke strongly against the method in which the®pensions laws were being administered, and ap- pealed for a united front to meet the situation. The visiting comrades from To- ronto were given a hearty welcome by the Oshawa members, and were assured by the president that the Oshawa Branch would be whole- heartedly behind the higher com- mands in any effort to see that war veterans and their dependents would receive the full measure of justice that parliament intended they should have. "Will you always love me?" he murmured, clasping a Jjewelled bracolet on her wrist, "I love you for the present,' she sighed. Is Your Joint Painful Inflamed or Swollen © For swift sure action sclence gives you Joint-Ease, Just rup it in---good--you'!ll enjoy Its com- forting action as pain disappears-- swelling goes down and all dis- tress vanishes--it's a wonderful emollient--must help you or money back--generous tube 60c-- all druggists--made in Canada, J oint-Ease KIWANIS CARNIVAL ON AGAIN TONIGHT (Continued from page 1) til to-night when after the hour of midnight the gay decorations and facilities for merry-making will disappear as rapidly as wu sav. ings bank account. All was hustle and bustle, Good- patured, jovial Kiwanians worked up a mid-summer perspiration on a winter's night as they strained their vocal chords in hawking their wares to the public or endeavored to lure old and young to try their luck at the wheel-of-fortune or some other games of chance. Hot dog vendors added their shouts to the general din until the Armories began to vie with famous Petticoat Lane in old London town, Osh- awa's service clubs believe in pull- ing together and a number of Ro- tarians were present assisting their Kiwanian brethren in the great un- gelfish task of raising funds to as- sist the underprivileged boys of the city. After the hockey match, the Sal- vation Army band led a large crowd up to the Armories and the fair continued until a late hour. The Chevrolet coach, which is to be given to the holder of the lucky number, was on display last night and attracted much interest. The draw for the coach and other prizes is to take place to-night when an even larger crowd is expected. Prominent in assisting the Ki- wanis last night were members of the Sea Cadet Corps which the club has been responsible in organizing here. Every sea cadet was attired in a natty blue uniform with sallor hat and was the envy of other boys. Lads who attended the Kiwanis Camp last summer also helped the club last night and could be distin- guished by their blue blazers, All roads lead to the Kiwanis Winter Fair to-night, Don't for- get to be there. Have a good time and help in the cause of aiding un- derprivileged boys. ANNIVERSARY AT THE NEW MARTIN The nionth of March marks the an- niversary of the establishment of the New Martin Theatre in Oshawa, and to mark this occasion the manage- ment has arranged for a wonderful schedule of entertainment for its pa- trons. Manager Jack Marks, in mak. ing this announcement today, says that some of the finest talking pice tures of the year will have their -Osh- awa Premier at the New Martin theatre next month, and that, in ad' dition, the price will be kept at 25 cents, in order to permit all patrons to attend regularly. Among the attractions and talkie stars booked for the month are John Boles, in "The Captain of the Guard" booked for March 3 and 4; "Hell's Angels," the sensational picture of war in the air; Lupe Velex in "Res surrection;" Norma Talmadge in "Du Barry," Mary Nolan, in "Outside the Law;" Laurie La Plante in "One Heavenly Night" and many others, GAS SALE BYLAWS (Continued from page 1) tion of the steam franchise from the agreements and bylaws, No Change in Assessment The bylaw providing for the sale of the gas plant, and the bylaw to grant a fifty-year franchise tn sell gas within the city limits of Osh- awa, were both re-passed with am- ondments eliminating ¥1l providing for a fixed assessment of $84,000 on the gas plant property, as this was not effected. The bylaw for the taking of the vote was also re-passed and all reference to "steam" struck out. All Vote on Franchise The municipal electors as a whole are entitled to vote on the project to grant a fifty-ycar fran- chise to the Ontario Shore Gas Co. or a Company with a similar name to be organized by Ben EB. Tate for the sale of gas in Oshawa. Only property owners entitled to vote on money bylaws, however, may cast their ballots on the question of the sale of the gas plant and also on the question of granting a fixed assessment on the gas plant property, The vote will be taken on Satur- day, March 21, at the same places and by the same returning officers as officiated at the municipal clec- tion in January. The polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m, T0 GOCENTRATE ON WATER SHIPPING (Continued from page 1) terday preparing its case and sum- ming up its evidence, I'hen this morning, an hour before the hearing was scheduled to com- mence, Col McCormick received the following telegram, despatched from Toronto late yesterday. "Regret very much our committee unable meet you to-morrow, Wik write further from Montreal." Ignore Oshawa : The committee in question had a sittings in Toronto yesterday, but as the telegram indicates, is ignoring Oshawa by passing through here to Montreal without stopping for the hearing it promised, Plan to Use Harbor As soon as this message was re- ceived, the local committee immedi- ately met, and started to lay plans for the furthering of water borne transportation to and from this city. It is understood that, as a means of reducing transportation costs, every effort will be made to have all pos- sible incoming and outgoing ship ments made by water during the na- vigation season, "The railways watch every ship- ment that comes in or goes out of Oshawa by water, Perhaps, in time, they may decide it wold be advisable to revise freight rates for the bene efit of the third largest shipping city in Ontario," Co, McCormick remark- ed. The committee working on this problem includes A. W, Bell, of Gen- eral Motors of Canada, chairman; F, L. Mason, of the Pedlar People, Lim- ited, and president of the Chamber of Commerce; L. M, Cassels, of the Williams Piano Company; F. B. Kil- duff, of Oriental Textiles; A. L, Tos- land, of the W, E. Phillips Co, Ltd.; Roy Perkin, of Fittings, Ltd, and F, J. Skinner, of the Skinner Company, Limited, INTER-BRANCH EVENT PLANNED An outstanding Inter-branch event will be held by the Ladies' Auxillary of the Canadian Legion, assisted by the men's branch, on Monday evening next, when the members of the Lambton Ladies' Auxiliary and branch will be here to return the visit paid to Lamb- ton a few weeks ago. The inter- branch gathering will be held in Rotary Hall, and the program of entertainment {s being provided by the entertainment committee of the Legion, under the chairman- ship of W, J. Jenkins. The mem- bers of the newly-organized Bow- manville Ladies' Auxillary have also been invited to join In this function, which is expected to DODD'S. KIDNEY bring out a large gathering of Le- glon members and their wives, Oshawa - 20 | Years Ago News of Interest Gathered from Old" Files of "Ontario Reformer" rics Week of Friday, Feb. 24, 1911 The Burns' Shoe store is soon ta have the best show windows in town. The brick wall on the Simcoe street side of the store is to be torn ouf and will be replaced hy plate glass, LJ . The doctors of South Ontario and Durham counties met in Oshawa on February 14 to form a Medical As- sociation, - Dr. C. F. McGillivray, of \Vhitby, was elected president, while other officers include Dr. T. W. G. McKay, vice-president; Dr, Finigan, of Oshawa, secretary-treasurer; Dr, Farncomb, of Newcastle; Dr. John Moore, of Brooklin, and Dr. Hezzel« wood, of Bowmanville, executives, . . . A fine address on the works of the "Lesser Poets" was given by Mr. Punshon at the Young People's Guild of the Presbyterian Church, Monday night. Harley Hayes has left to work in the Bay Street branch of the Stan- dard Bank of Canada, Toronto, mothers and sisters, This social event, however, is being confined strictly to Legion members and their families, on account of the impossibility of accommodating a larger crowd in Rotary Hall, "law charges are scandalous, Look how much more it costs to got a divorce than to get married." "Well, {sn't it worth more?" "An Oshawa Industry" Westmount Steam Laundry 187 Nassau Street, Oshawa His loving smile, his kindly way, | Will live in our hearts forever. Sadly missed by Eva and Jacl. (4Va) Too Late To Classify TOR SALE-- LADY'S HUDEOA seal coat, size 34 or 36 cheap. Phone 1204J. (49¢c) WE WANT $1600 FOR A FIRST mortgage on a farm near Oshawa, worth in our opinion more than three times this amount. Interest at 6 per cent., half yearly. Apply to Harris and Harris, phone es ¢ Coming Events SHORT TIMP ONLY, MADAME Melva, Canada's formost psycho- logist reliable advice on all mat- ters. See particulars classitied page, 102 Albert St, Phone 8367W. (48b) SQUARE AND ROUND DANCING tonight, Snooker Dance Hall, corner Brock and Division Sts. Joe Spencer and his orchestra. Admission 25c¢. (48d ROUND AND BQUARE DANCE Engel's Hall, Saturday night, Watson's Orchestra. (49D) ROUND AND SQUARE DANCE tonight in Gene Goodell's Hall, Courtice. Good music, silver col- lection, (49a) HOME COOKING SALE, SATUR- day, Feb, 28, 3.30. 10 King West. (49a) GOOD THINGS TO EAT, HOME made cooking sale by 8. A. Life Saving Guards, 38 Simcoe North. Saturday 2 p.m. (49a) DANCING SATURDAY NIGHT, Snooker Dance Hall, Brock and Division. Music by the High Hat- ter. Admission 35c only. 49%) SETBACK FOR PITYSBURG Pittsburg, Feb. 27.~Windsor Bulldogs' banded the ambitious Pittsburg Yellow Jackets a setback fast night fu thelr effort to obtain an Internationa] Hockey League playoff berth. The invaders took a ing the annual convention of the Goods Roads' Agsociation. wi 32 win in an overtime before 5,000 fans, 1. 5c per thoroughly rinsed. 8c per pound, 12%; Everything washed in 3. 7c per use, 6. A Family Laundry Service To Suit Every Purse DAMP WASH pound, 20 lbs. for $1.00 Everything washed in mild suds and Excess moved and the bundle returned damp, sweet and clean, ready to be ironed. DAMP WASH, FLAT WORK IRONED thoroughly rinsed. The body clothes are returned damp ready to iron. work such as table linen, bed linen and towels are ironed ready for use. DRY WASH pound, 14 lbs. for $1.00 Everything washed in mild suds, thor- oughly rinsed and dried in moderate air- cooled dry room tumbler. DRY WASH, FLAT WORK . IRONED 10c per pound, 10 Ibs. for $1.00 Same process as dry wash with the ex- ception that all body clothes - are re- turned dry and flat work such as bed linen, table linen and towels ready for FLAT WORK ONLY 8c per pound SERVICE BY THE PIECE 20c minimum COMPLETELY FINISHED FAMIL 28c per pound Minimum Charge for All Services 75¢ water re- Ibs. for $1.00 mild suds and All flat This is a laundry which has been operating in Oshawa for the past fourteen years, and in that time has enjoyed an excellent repu- tation for careful, clean and efficient work. All work done has been, and will continue to be, under the personal supervision of Mrs. Rutherford. In the seven different services at your dis- posal you will find one to meet with your requirements. Phone 575 This-Is an Oshawa Industry / Employing Oshawa Help Onlye Why send your Laundry out of Oshawa when this efficient service is at your disposal practically at your door? OUR WORK IS POSITIVELY GUARANTEED We Respectfully Solicit a Trial Bundle THE FIRST THREE PHONE CALLS RECEIVED MONDAY MORNING FROM NEW. CUSTOMERS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE. Westmount Steam Laundry "An Oshawa Industry" i Nh a MT ------