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4 : 3 5 THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1931 ™™~ PAGE THREE' So That The People «May Know- The Story of the Oshawa Gas System, Its Beginning and Development, and the Present Proposals for Its Sale ARTICLE NO. & * The proposals presented to the Public Utilities Commission on January 81, by Ben E. Tate, and which were given in detail in yuoterday's article, were fully dis- cussed by the members of the Public Utilities Commission, and on February 2, 1931, at a meeting attended by John Stacey, chair man, and Commissioners Conant, Mason and Allchin and Mayor Marks, the following resolution was passed unanimously. Resolution Passed "Moved by George C. Allchin, seconded by Mayor Marks, "Whereas a proposal dated January 81st las been submit- ted to this commission by Mr. Ben, E. Tate, who represents substantial ihterests, = for the purchase of the zas plant: "And whereas this commission has carefully considered this proposal and believes that it 1s in the best interests of the city that it be accepted; "Now therefore the. Oshawa Public Utllitles Commission . yecommends to the mayor and council that this proposal be hc- * cepted and that' the necessary proceedings be taken to pre- ' pare the formal documents and ' obtain the vote of the rate- "payers: and that this resolution and Mv. Tate's proposal be for- | warded to the city council for consideration at a joint meeting of the Public Utilities Commis sion and the city council to be called by the mayor." This resolution was passed 'without a dissenting voice. Joint Meeting. Approves As a result of this action, joint meetings were held by the commission and the city coun- efl, and these resulted in the ' passing of the following resolu- n: Hot ves by Alderman Boddy, seconded by Alderman Macdon- ald and resolved, "That this council agrees in principle to the proposal of Mr. Tate for the sale of the gas plant, and that a committee be appointed by the mayor to con- for with the city golicitor to prepare the necessary docu- ments to be presented to the council at a meeting to be call- ed by the mayor." : id Marks appointed John Stacey, Ald. L. S. Hyman and Ald. P. A. Macdonald as the committee. "This committee aid ts work, snd out s7 it came the agreement which is the basis of the vote © the people on, March 21. This agreement was submitted to the eity council in committee of the whole and discussed thoroughly, and eventually was put before ike douneil in regular session, gull drought to the present position © being ready for the vote. The agreement is a formidable docu- ment, but it can be analysed and summarized into a number 3 detinite sections, so as to make its entire meaning clear to the public. Saving to Taxpayers The basis of the proposed sale, by which the gas plant and dis- tribution system and a franchise for the manufacture, sale and distribution of gas will be turned over to the purchasers, provided that the city will not lose & single cent on the deal. On the contrary, there will be a large saving to the eity, a saving that will be felt tor many years to come. The price which the purchaser agrees to pay represents the cost of the gas plant and distribution system to the city. The adjustment to be made takes into consideration the fact that the city has already paid two instalments of the purchase price to the Hydro-Electric Power Commission, but it makes no de- duction on account of depreciation during the period for which the joeal commission has been oper- ating the plant, After the adjust. ments are made, taking into con- sideration these payments, which shall be refunded to the city, the public utilities commission will be able to pay over to the city for the benefit of the taxpayers, o sum of approximately 15,000. fhe future debenture DP yments owing to the Hydro-Electric Pow- er Commission will then be paid py the purchaser, relieving the city not only of the principal sum stilt outstanding but also of all future interest charges, which in the aggregate amount to over $105,000, The total amount of the in principal and interest A nai be removed from the and paid by the purchaser is $901 753. To go even further, the sale "reduces the capital debt by principal stil $106,649.23, the nding, and wipes out the gas ritment's tank overdraft of ,000, po 4 Deposit Made As an earnest of its good faith, the prospective purchaser has de- posited with the city treasurer a marked cheque for "$18,183.41, h fs the amount wh 'the has paid to the Hydro-Elec- trie Power Commission to date on the gas plant account, in the two ents of principal on Feb- 18 , 1930 and February 1, 1931, and the interest due for ths ear, Feb. 1, 1931. If the or falls to Sarr Hho his t of the agreement, sum ol 248 19.41 is forfeited to tho city, and if, on the other hand. the city fails to carry out its poy! pr agreement, the deposit must And stil] another fin be 8 at Claues which 1s worth not fug, is that the prospective pur chaser agrees to pay all the ex. penses incurred in the necessary publishing of the bylaws and for taking the vote of the electors at the special election, of the agreement. In return for this, the city agrees to grant tho purchaser a franchise for fifty years for the manufacture, sale and distribution of gas. The city, of course, also agrees to turn over to the purchaser the entire gas plant and distribution system, and all the existing contracts for the sale of gas, - The Price for Gas The agreement sets forth very distinctly the prices which the purchaser shall be allowed to chargo for gas in the city during the life of the franchise, The rate on purchase shall remain the same as at present, that is:-----ser- vice charge, 40 cents net, per month; consumption charge, $1.66 per 1000 cubic feet per month, with a minimum gross charge of 83 cents, and a' discount of ten cents per 1000 cubic feet for pay- ment within ten days, and this rate shall never be exceeded dur- ing the life of the franchise. When the consumption of gas produced in Oshawa exceeds 250,000 cubic feet per day, the consumption charge shall not exceed $1.45 per 1000 cuble feet, with the same discount. When the consumption of gas produced in Oshawa reach- ed 3,000,000 cubic feet per day, the consumption charge shall not exceed $1.00 per 1000 cuble feet. There are two important fae- tors which enter into the price. One {s the intention of the com- pany to make Oshawa its head- quarters and manufacturing plant for the distribution of gas to a wide area. The present plans call for extension of service to cover an area serving a population of 150,000. The basis on which the price of gas consumed in Oshaw: shall be fixed, as provided in the contrdet, is the total consumption of gas over the entire service. THE CITY HAS THE RIGHT TO AUDIT , THE PURCHASER'S BOOKS AT ANY TIME SO AS TO ASCERTAIN THE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION OF GAS, so that the price' may be adjusted from time to time as the total consumption of the entire system increases. The second factor which enters into the price {s that of competi- tion. The rates quoted above are the maximum rates, which the purchaser may charge at various levels of consumption. But there is nothing in the agreement to debar the company from selling gas at rates lower than these. Here the element of competition | with the city's electrical utility! enters into the picture. The rate: on the electrical utility have been considerably decreased since the system was purchased from the H.E.P. Another decrease will become effective in the next few months. This is tha competition which the purchaser of the gas system . will have to meet in both the domestic and the 'industrial field. In order to meet that com- petition suecessfully, even lower rates than the maximum figures quoted above will be a necessity, and since the purchaser has one thought in mind, that of a con- sumption large enough to allow of profitable operation, it is to be expected that gas rates will be lowered to meet the lower rates for electricity. It {is anticipated that the ever-growing electrical consumption will warrant further decreases in the future, and the purchaser of the gas system will undoubtedly be forced to lower the price below that set in the agreement, because, to sell gas in increased volume, the rate will have to be lowered considerably. Thus the people of Oshawa can confidently expect that the mark of $1.00 gas may be reached much gooner than is at present indicat- So much for the financial basis | The Factor of Competition ~ | fI™ | Cockshutt The Whitby Whitl After SUNDAY SERVICES IN THE CHURCHES Induction of Elders at St. Andrew's -- Other Special Features In the churches of Whitby on Sunday there will be one or two outstanding features. In St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church the session, of which Rev. John Lindsay, pastor, is moder. ator, will formally induct two new elders, Douglas Thompson and James Mowat, who were recently elected by the congregation. The induction will take place at the morning service at eleven o'clock. At the United Church the spec fal preacher for the day will be Rev. I. 8. Bighop, formerly of the Metropolitan Church, Regina, Rev, Mr. Bishop has spent some yenhrs in the west and is a very out- standing minister. : At the Almonds United Church charge Lav. D, B. Langford, of St. John's Church, Port Whitby, will be the preacher at three o'clock. Members of the Whtiby Minister. lal Association have been supply. ing this pulpit during Rev, Mr. Richards' illness. At St. John's Anglican Chureh, Port Whitby, the annual Young People's service will be held at seven in the evening. Members of the AX .P.A. will be in charge, and the preacher will be Mr. Frank Coleman, of Wycliffe College, whose subject will be "The Sign of the Times.' There will be spec- fal musie. Rev. T. F. Best, of the Baptist Church, who has been preaching special sermons on the topic, "Christ's Enemles",' will at the morning service deliver the fourth of the series, taking as his sub ject, "The Faces Around the Fire". At All Saints' Anglican Church the rector, Rev. E. Ralph Adye, L.th., has chosen for the subject of his evening sermon, "Legalized Fratricide." The morning subject is "Let God Show Us." Rev, Mr. Adye in his ministry is attracting large congregations and hig ser- mons are proving bright and in- teresting. Lenten servicse are being ob- subscriptions and news will be received at Branch Office at Gasette and Chronicles~Telophone 23. Hours--Phone 3858. REPRESENTATIVE--JAMES H. ORMISTON Daily Times the at Whitby and Pickering, of which Rev. Father Ryan, of Whitby, is the pastor. SUPRENE COURT OPENS ON HONDAY No Criminal Cases on the Docket--Twelve Civil Actions With twelve civie actions, eight being jury and four non-jury ac- tions Bet down for hearing, the Supreme Court sittings for On- tario County will open on Mon- day at the Whitby Court House with His Lordship Mr, Justice Kelly, presiding. Ag there are no criminal cases to come before the Court, Sheriff J. FP, Paxton, veteran civil ser- vant, will present his Lordship with a pair of white gloves on the opening of the court. This is a time-honored custom carried out when the county has no criminal cases for disposal. While there are twelve cases listed on the docket, it is just possible that some of them will not go to trial, as usually some are settled out of court. There ap- pears to be sufficient business, however, to keep the Court in ses- sion for a week at least, MELODY BOYS GAVE CONCERT FOR THE LEGION The Town Hall on Thursday evening was fairly well filled when the radio famous Lew Lloyd and his Melody Boys gave a fine entertainment under the auspices of Whitby Post of the Canadian Legion. In addition to local citl- zines, quite a number from Osh- awa attended, and the program they heard well repaid them. The artists are first class entertainers utilizing every minute for the benefit of the audience, The proceeds of the entertain- ment will be used by the Legion for the assistance of needy faml- lies in town. The Legion has spent a grat deal of money on this cause served at St. John's R. C. Church this winter, CITY AND DISTRICT NEWS MORE SIGNS OF SPRING ' The signs of spring are begin- ning to multiply. The other night one local citizen heard the honking of a large flock of geese as it flew northward, far overhead. When the geese begin to return to thelr northern haunts one knows that spring is not far away. CONGRATULATIONS OFFERED ALDERMAN Congratulations are being of- fered to Ald. Louis Hyman who is tho father of a fine, new baby daughter, Ald. Hyman will now have good excuse if he happens to stay away from a committee meet- ing or two. Experience with muni- cipal affairs may suggest some suitable lullabies to Ald, Hyman such asi "Bye Baby Bunting, Papa's a-hunting To keep the Tax Rate Down." STREETS ARE CLEAR Streets throughout almost the whole city are now practically free of snow. As a matter of fact the snowfall was very light this winter and all that did gather on the streets has been melted during the past two weeks of mild weather, S.0.E. WHIST DRIVE The winners in the Son's of Eng- land Whist Drive, held last night were: Ladies 1st, Mrs. Dudley; ladies 2nd, Miss Cowley. Jor the gentlemen the prizes went to Mr. Bryce who won first place and the second going to Mrs. Sweeney, who played as a gentleman, splendid services of the court clerk and probation officer, A. L. W. Smith, the 'Big Brothers' who gave takon boys on probation, the doce tors of the city, the physicians con- nected with the hospital at Whitby, the Crown Attorney, Chief of Police and other members of the police force and Children's Ald Society. Cause of Delinquency Poor conditions in the home, {mmoral atmosphere, indifference on the part of the parents to God and to the church, are among the chief causes for juvenile dolin- quency which are enumerated by Rev. Mr. Jarrétt, He also strongly condemns tho practice of allowing children to run abroad on Ihe stroets at night while he emphasiz- ed the bad effect of cheap trashy literature in magazines and news- papers and the lurid pictures which are sometimes shown in motion picture houses. The report concludes with these significant words: 'What is re- quired is education on these mat- ters which should form part of loctures, discussions, sermons in the various organizations or groups whore men and women congregate. I cannot stress too inuch the need of such: education." Clerk's Report .... ... The répert of A, L. W. Smith, clerk of the court and probation officer, which is attached to 'he other report, is a neatly typed document and: gives some interest- ing Information concerning the Jdis- position of the case. Suspended sentence and probation, six months 10; thrce months, 15; one month 1. Adjourned sine die, 33. Dismisced 4. Committed to St. Mary's Industrial School, 2. De- tention, 2. Placed in Boys' Training School, Bowmanville, 1. Susrended sentence and bond of $590 for good bobaviour, 2. Fines, 2. hy if Po ™ L Toronto and New York Stock Biggar and Crawford, TORONTO Stock High Low Br. A. O11 14 13% Braz. 28% 26% Can, 1st 91 9% Dis, Bgm. 12% 12% Dm, Strs. 21 Gypsum 11 Hr. Wal, 8 ford .. 27 fut. Util, 44% nt Nkl. 18% Int. Pet. 13% Ind. Aleh, 4 Imp. Oil 16% Lob, "A" 13% Ms. Hr. 8% Mt. Pr. . 61% To Late To Classify 517 Bloor E. (66a) rooster for sale, Phone 2183W, WANTED TO RENT---BY 12th of May, seven roomed heolise, fairly central, must be in first class condition. Careful tenants. No children. Apply 195 Times, 6b) 100 ACRE FARM FOR RENT OR will operate on shares. Apply Box 44 Newcastle, (56b) FIRST CLASS WORK HORSE for sale Cheap, W. J. Trick Co. Albert St, \ (56¢) ed. article). oT | OBITUARY | RR FPS EEE (eB SE MRS. ANDREW MURISON | Tho death of Minnie E. Pilkey, beloved wife of Andrew Murison took place at Columbus, Friday morning, March 6th, The late Mrs. Murison had lived in Columbus for the past 25 years, her husband be- ing the owner of the general store. Mrs. Murison leaves to mourn her passing her sorrowing husband and two sons, Stewart and Ross, both at home, The funéral will be held from her late residence, Colum on Monday, March 9th, to the United Church | Columbus where the ser- vice wil' held at 2 p.m, Card of Thanks Mr, and Mrs, Mervin of North Oshawa, wish their relatives, friends and neigh~ bors for thelr kind expressions and floral tributes extended to them in thelr sad bereavement ir logs of their loving and only son. My flesh and my heart faileth "ut God is the strength of my Knapp, lieart and my portion for ever, Pea, 8: 26; Grins (56a) fd n (To be continued in tomorrow's || thank |. in p-- ila) _ | Coming Events i THIS WEEK ONLY, MADAML Melva. Reliable advice on all matters, Particulars classified page. (62¢) DANCING TONIGHT, SNOOKER Dance Hall, Brock and Division. High Hatters' Orchestra. Admis- . sion 36c¢. Bob ROYAL TEMPLAR SOCIAL evening, Tuesday evening, 1Aib- eral Club rooms, King and Sim- ¢oe, Fine program, Members bring friends, . (6b) RALPH DON, TORONTO EN- tertainer, g St. Home and School Club, Tuesday, March 10, 7.30 sharp, Silver Sellsction, ) ROUND AND SQUARE DANCE, Engel's Hall tonight, Watson's Orchestra, (66a) CENTRE STREET HOME AND School Club meet Monday even- ing at 7.30. Speaker Mrs. Gor- don Ratelitfe, Parents invited. (66a) THE REGULAR L. T. B, MEET. gat 7, 19 WHITE ROCK PULLETS AND | HE | Stock Market Prices by Canadian Press Quotations Supplied by Alger Building, Oshawa . Hr. 90% i, Station 32 31 Standard Mines 161 161 31% Lig Mis. 43 Ch, Res. 400 De, Ms, 1005 Holl. 506 He. 110 Hy, Gold { Hd. Bay tLk. 8h, Nruda, Grd. Sd. De, I'k, Hg, Ventures Wr. Hr, 200 NEW YORK Stock High Low Am, Can, 122% 120% Aung Fr. Pr. 40% 42% Am, Tel. 107 196% Am, Inter, 23 L220 Anaconda 40 39% Bendix 22% 21% Beth, Steel 64% 62% Byers AM. 63 60 5 Can, Dry .. 06% 36% Can. Pac, Cn, Fl. Pr. Cn. Fl. Co. Chrysler Col. Gas .. Fox Film | Gen. Elec, | Gen, Mot. "Int, Tel. 'Mt, Ward Nat, Cash 1. Rd. Coal ! Yaramoont 1090 800 0il 100 3 cs = FR --- -1 " SSI cr-3c 690 b4 200 «= «= | mons s oh OT JEEP "Nh ltubler 15 J steel 146% Vanadium 69 |.¥el. Truck 13% 12% 90 PER GENT. DROP IN GASES AGAINST 66% (Continued from page 1) before the court to apswer to charges of neglect and misconduct dn the home, giving liquor, aiding and abetting, stealing, cruelty, school attondancé act, mainten- ance, harboring a truant and sell ing cigarettes to minors, They wete disposed of as follows: Fines, 2; suspended sentence and bond of $500 for good behaviour, 2; dis- missed, 2; warnings and adjourned sino die, 18, 4 Under the Children's Protection Act, Judge Jarrett comments that 11 children were made temporary and permanen t wards of the Chil- i 'dren's ° Ald , In Soglety. JUVENILES HERE. Children's Protection Act '| Wards, children involved .... 1 Temporary wards .... Permanent wards .... 1 ee 8 3 ERE LEGION BRANCH NAMES OFFICERS, R. M. COTTON, PRES. ..R. M. Cotton was re-electe - ident of the Bowmanville ee res the aay Legion 'at the annual meeting o izati ght, g that organization last Major W, J. Hoar was elected first vice-president; Major the Rev. C. R. Spencer second vice-president; Alex Lyle, secretary; L. A. Parker, treas- urer: and the executive committee will be composed of Arthur S. Baker, GW, Meadows, and I. Hamilton, | In Memoriam HUGHES--In loving memory' of our dear mother, Margaret Hughes, who passed away Marsh 7, 1929, March brings sad memory Of one we laid to rest, Those who think o* her today Are those who loved her best. Sadly missed by Son and daughter ang grand- children, (66a) our dear son and brother, Or- ville, who passed away March §, 1929, aged 18 years. In prospect softly sleeping, Where the flowers gently wave, Lies the one we loved so dearly And the one we could not save. If all this world belonged to us, We'd give it, yes and more To sec hig loving smile again And meet him at the door, How often he comes before ues, His dear face, fond and true, For death can never take away Sweet memories, dear Orville of you. Sadly missed by his mother, brothers and sisters. (56a) Bowmanville Daily Times Representatives Phone No. 53 & HON. W. G. MARTIN ADDRESSES LOCAL CANADIAN CLUB Tells of Work of His Depart. ment and Possibilities of Trade With South Amer- ica Hon, W. G. Martin, Minister of Public Welfare in the Ontario Gov- ernment, was the speaker at "La- dies' Night" of the Men's Canadian Club last evening when a splendid dinner and social evening was held in the dining hall at the Boys' Train- ing School, At the conclusion of the banquet a program of musical num- bers was given by Frank Converse Smith and Miss E. Reaman, and by Edward Morrison and other boys from the school. The speaker was introduced by Dr. G. C. Bonnycastle and in his opening remarks, Mr. Martin gave a brief outline of the work of the new de- partment created in the government of which he was the head. It super- vised, he said, The Mother's Allows ance by which 600 widows and wives of totally helpless men were given a livelihood; and the Old Age Pen- sions for the province which, with the former, represented an expend- iture of $30,000 per day. The Soldier Aid Commission also came under his department and although it is 13 years since the war ended there are still 600 wards of the government un- der this department. Then there were the neglected children which was supervised by the Children's Aid So- ciety and directly under his depart- ment, and there were the industrial schools and the Boys' Training School at Bowmanville, Two other dchools of a.like nature, he announc- ed, would soon be built, one for gi-ls at Galt and another for Catholic children at a town near Ottawa, De- sides all these institutions the care of crippled children came under Public Welfare and under the age of 18 years there were, he stated, more than 8000 in the province of Ontario. Changing his subject the speaker turned to a trip to South America in which he told of the wonders of this continent about which very little was known in Canada and with which continent Canada could work up a tremednous trade. In this continent, he said, there were 10 countries and thrée colonies. There were millions of people there who could profitably trade with Canada to their own ben- efit and to the benefit of this coun« try, He told of his visit to some of the beautitul Spanish towns and state ed how noticeable it was that evi store carried a huge line of goods but none from Canada. The only noticeable Canadian product was cars from Canada built in the General Motors plant in Oshawa. The trip to the various beauty spots and scenic wonders was graphically told by Mr. Martin in his exceptionally interesting address. At the conclu- sion J. H. H, Jury moved a hearty vote of thanks which was seconded by Major Frederick Moody and ocn- veyed to the speaker by President A, M. Hardy. The members of the club were then the guests of Mr. Hardy at a dance in Ferguson Hall at which Mr. Snell, of Snell's Orchestra, Oshawa, presided at the piano. : New Street Lights ~ New street lights are now being installed on King Street throughout the business scztion. The council au- thorized this work last fall but the work was left until fine weather was again noticeable. The new lights are not only more powerful than the old but they are much more ornamental, They are the same as those which adorn Oshawa's business section. Small Fire in Store JA small fire at the rear of L. W. Nelson's yesterday afternoon was the cause of some excitement but little damage was done. How the fire broke out is not known and it was seen before it made much headway. The department made short work of it-when they arrived on the scene. Trinity Church Sunday services at Trinity United Clurch on Sunday will be at 11 am, and 7 p.m, Sunday School at 2.30 p. m. The minister will preach, St. John's Anglican St, John's Anglican Church ser- vices for the Third Sunday in Lent will be as follows: Holy Communion 8 a.m, morning prayer and sermon, at 11 am., Sunday School and Bible lass at 2.30 p.m. Evening prayer at p.m. St, Paul's United The: Rev. A, E. Thornley, M.A. of Peterborough, will be the speakér at St. Paul's United Church tomorrow morning and evening. Services will be at 11 am, and 7 p.m. and Sun- day School at 2.30 p.m, St. Andrew's Church The Minister, the Rev. W. J. Todd, will preach at St. Andrew's Presby- ternan Church tomorrow, Services will be at 11 a.m, and 7 p.m, and Sun- $868.00 to with license. tho report $08 the Added Quality Finer Performance Greater Value $1396.00 Delivered in Oshawa completely equipped THICKSON New LOW PRICES onat]) URAL #" 4.07" foylinder 1931 SERIES "6.14" red day school at 2.30 pam. 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