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aL u Jn fae A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City he Oshawa Heatly Cunes Succeeding The Oshawa Reformer & ) Vews While It J : VOL. 8--NO, 78 Published ot Qubgws, Gul, Canada, Every Every " OSHAWA, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1931 12 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy "YOUNG HUNTER SHOT NEAR BOWMANVI DISCOUNT BEING FELT IN INCREASED SALE OF CARS Vice-President and General Manager of General Mo- tors of Canada Says Vol- ume of Business Best PUBLIC ARE NOW IN BUYING MOOD Mr. Brown Finds Conditions in the Maritime Provinces Very Optimistic And En- couraging--Lauds "For- ward Canada" Movement Already a marked improvement in general business conditions in the Canadian automobile industry has been felt as a result of recent tariff adjustments in favor of the Canadian-made motor car, ac- wording to H. A, Brown, vice- president and general manager of General Motors of Canada, Limit- ed. The Government's new motor discount order-in-Council has bad an immediate and encouraging ef- fect upon the industry, he de- clared in a statement given to The Times yesterday, which had as its background close observation of improving business conditions among Canadian motor car manu- facturers since the time the pro- tection against foreign autos was increased. The volume of business showing, he says, has never been equalled save by the record of 1928. Throughout Canada, Mr. Brown said. there is impressive evidence of this business upswing for the been able tor-take on more work- ers, thus relieving to an appreci- able extent an acute situation of unemployment. Mr, Brown has recently return- from trips to Western and East- ern Canada. At Regina, he an- nounced the re-opening of General Motors Western plant--a step towards better business and more employment which was only Jjusti- fied by the tariff change. Resumption of factory activi- ties in Regina was greeted en- thusiastically by the people of the 'Western provincse, and a new spirit of buoyancy was at once manifest. Maritimes Optimistie The message Mr, Brown brings from the Maritimes is similarly optimistic and encouraging, On the Atlantic coast he declares, the depression has been far less mark- ed' than elsewhere and last year Prince Edward Island had shown an increase of 37 per cent. in cars gold. Mr, Brown expressed particular pleasure with the success of recent motor shows held in the principal cities of Canada, 'The public turned out in large numbers to witness the exhibition of all the new models of the year and start- ed, at the time, a strong buying wave that has had no let-up since," he said. "The shows were a good indication of how the motor car business may develop throughout (Contmued on page 3) BLOCKADE IN THE (UEBES HOUSE Hope of Proroguing Before Easter Fades as Member Speaks for Over Six Hours (Canadian Press Despatch) Quebec, April 2--Prospects of the Quebec Legislature proroguing be- fore the Easter recess faded today after Aime Guertin, Cons, Hull, had spoken continuously from 1130 last night until six o'clock this morning, in blocking the vote on the esti- mates and the leader of the opposi- tion had taken a fresh start to con- tinue the blockade with no apparent sign of weakening. It was not known how long the blockade would continue, but the house was still. in session at nine o'clock this, morni 8. The member spoke continuously six and a half hours to a edt thinning group of yawning members. WEATHER Forecast: Lower Lakes and 5 Cicorgfian Bay ~-- Northerly winds, partly cloudy and rather |HORTICULTURISTS MEET ON TUESDAY Mass Meeting With IHus- trated Lecture, to be Held in General Motors Audi- torium . Final details and arrangements for the general open meeting ot the Osh- awa Horticultural Society were com- pleted at a session of the executive held in the Chamber of Commerce board room recently. The meeting is to be held at eight o'clock on the night of Tuesday, April 7, in - the General Motors Auditorium. An illustrated lecture on "Season- able Hints on Horticulture" by Mr. George Hall, prominent Horticultur- ist, promises to be one of the most interesting features of a delightful and varied program. Admission is free and an invitation is especially extended to those who have not yet joined the membership of the society. The spacious and well furnished au- ditorium ig of course, well suited for the purpose and there is ample seat- ing capacity for over The Horticultural Society is count- ing on a large attendance of mem- bers 'and friends and the success of the meeting will do much to encour- age it is its future we its future work. FAVOR BANK T0 FINANCE FARMERS ol for International MAKING PROGRESS WITH CLEARWELL BUILDING PROJECT. Over Thirty Men Still Em- ployed in Connection With Its Construction. The relief gang engaged on the clear well at the lake pumping sta- tion is making steady progress. The floor has been poured, and about two-thirds of the forms are erected for the concrete walls. Forms are also being erected for the columns that will support the roof. Over 30 men are engaged on the various jobs connected with the work, such as drawing gravel, erect. ing the forms, and pouting the con. crete. Pouring the walls wil) start early next week 'and will be proceeded with as rapidly as pos sible. City Engineer Smith said this morning that a wet day like today holds up work on the various relief jobg, because men on the relief gangs do not report for duty. They apparently are not too concerned about their jobs and just work when the weather is nice. This morning about 11 o'clock three teamsters who were drawing gravel decided it was too wet to work, and went home. This did not hold up the work particularly today, however, as no concrete was being poured. The sewer on Richmond Street and Roxhorough Avenue is practi. cally finished, while work is still nroceeding on the grading of Bloor Street East. Laying of the water mains au- thorized on Grayburn Avenue and Simcoe Street South to the harbor, will start early next week, it is expected. SIX HUNDRED OF BODIES ARE FOUND a mn Lies nk to be Submitted to Wheat Conference P---- Rome, April 2.--Creation of an international bank to finance short term loans to farmers as a method of meeting the present world-wide wheat crisis was approved yester- day in committee at the Interna- tional Wheat Conference. The proposals would organize a bank under the co-operation of the numerus nations involved. : The loans, it was stipulated, should mot exceed 15 years. Cash advances to needy farmers of the countries participating in the venture should be guaranteed by mortgages on the farms, imple- ments, buildings, livestock, ete, the terms of the proposal stipulated, plus the direct security of the re- spective governments. The proposal was considered the present convention's most practical step toward giving quick action on farm relief measures. It is to be submitted at the conference's plen- ary session tomorrow. SAT ALL NIGHT (Canadian Press Despatch) Quebec, April 2--The Legislative Assembly was still in session at eight o'clock this morning, after an all-night drive to clear up the busi- ness of the House for the Easter adjournment, The House was in committee of supply during most of the night, the estimate being closely questioned by the opposition, MAN'S BODY FOUND Brockville, Ont., April 2.--Miss- ing since last August, when he wan- dered away from Old People's Home at Athens, where he'lived for seven years, the body of Willlam Thomp- son, 70, of Brockville, was found in two feet of water in'a marsh behind SRE BELIEVE TWENTY LOST IN COLLISION British Warship And' French Lier Collide in Dense Fog Sixty Miles Off Gib- raltar : (Canadian Press Despatch) London, April 2--A British A- miralty message from the HM.S. Glorious today said 11, sengers aboard the French lmer, Florida were missing, and one uni- dentified Syrian passenger dead as consequence, of the collision of the Florida and the Glorious in a dense fog sixty miles off Gibraltar yester< day. Otheg reports stated between § and 30 wer These repotts. stated cavialtics were all among the steerage passengers whose 'bodies were buried beneath the wreckage, The. Florida is still seaworthy, and ol tonight and part of Fri' aa , then becoming unsettled will, be thoroughly inspected at Gib- raltar, hi Total Dod 1a. in Nicaragua Earthquake Is Now Esti- mated at Two Thousand Persons (Ci Press D h) Managua, Nicaragua, April 2. With 600 bodies recovered from the ruins, Col. Frederick Brainan, in charge of relief work, today esti- mated the total dead from the earthquake at 2,000 persons. At daybreak hundreds of natives, who precipitately left the city yes- terday returned and poked through the ruins, salvaging their personal belongings and household furni- ture, and carrying them by mule, Ox carts, automobile and train into the hills. The situation seemed to be well in hand and an abundance of food was arriving. Medical ald seemed sufficient to care for the injured. Virtually all the injured have been treated. Marine doctors operating and giving assistance for 15 contin- uous hours. Five surgeons perform- more than 150 major operations, a oR * Oshawa evening vocational classes at the Collegiate Institute were brought to a successful close for the season last evening, An informal A. E. O'Neill was waster of ceremon- programme, dancing and refresh- ments marked the occasion. Principle A. E. O'Neil was master of ceremon- ies while Dr. F. J, Donevan, repres- enting the Board of Education ac- companied Mr, O'Neill on _the plat- form. He also made a bri€f address to the students who were about to receive their credit cards for having successfully completed a year's work in the line of study they pursued. Mr. O'Neill's remarks were brief and to the point. Bert Johnson with his magic tricks won high favour with the audience, Dexterously he per- formed some of the most baffling tricks known only to the magicians of the world. His light-hearted and comic remarks that go with the mag- ic brought gales of laughter from those watching him. O.C.V.I. Evening Classes Closed For Season With Entertainment Last Night Some bf the classes completing their season's work made presenta- tions of floral gifts to their teachers. Mrs. Findlay, teacher of home nurs- ing, Mrs. Corrin, teacher of English and Miss Lidkea, teacher of cooking all received bouquets of flowers from their classes. An informal dance in the school gymnasium was a fitting closing for the Scrics of winter evenings spent in study and practical training. Snell's orchestra furnished the music while about one hundred couples danced. Refreshments were served in the cafeteria, Following is a list of those who re- ceived credit cards, Signifying that they have attended a stated percent- age of the classes and have attained a certain standing set by the Voca- tional Board, Architectural Drawing--K, E. Jeffrey 1. Stitt. ; Mechanical Drawing--C. Bottomley R. Guthrie, P, Ivanchich, G. Jackson, (Continued on page 4) Arkle, (Canadian Press Despatch) New York, April 2.--The auto- mobile industry in the United States and Canada made marked progress along the road to re- covery in the March estimates, in- dicated today, The National Automobile Cham- ber of Commerce placed the out- put for its members at 187,848 cars, a gain of 28 per cent, over February, or. substantially larger than the normal seasonal gain. This does not include the Ford Motor Company output, which fis estimated in trade circles around 100,000, bringing the total March LS, 90,000 cars, or roughly 100,000 less than in the like month of 1930, Py Automobile Industry Making Marked | Progress Is The Chevrolet Motor Company's output for March is estimated at about 80,000 units, falling behind the Ford Motor Company for the first time this year. April Schedules Up Detroit, April 2 Increased schedules for April and gains in production in March over Febru- ary are shown in reports coniing from automobile companies today. Reports made public follow: Buick has scheduled 13,457 cars for April, against output .of 10,5660 in March and 7,907 in February. Chevrolet has scheduled 85,088 cars for April, as against previous schedules set up of 81,088 for that SProtTetIon Tm Ma Wy 75,266 and 64,649 in February, Hupp shipped 2,361 cars in March, pr against 1,908 in February. Students at Oshawa's schools are lokoing forward today with keen an- ticipation to the annual Easter va- cation which starts tomorrow, The holidays, as usual, will continue un- til a'week from Monday when school will re-open for the final stretch un- til the mid-summer examinations. Boys and girls would hardly seem natural if they did not enjoy a va- cation and a change from their or- dinary daily routine. For that mat- ter there are few of us who do not rejoice 'when we get a holiday, even though they are much fewer and shorter than they were during school days, Oshawa's Public Schools' Halidays For Easter Will Start Tomorrow As the term draws gradually to a close, students begin to realize that the mid-summer cxaminations are more than a distant threat and those who have wasted time during the year begin to think seriously of do- ing more studying. Pupils who have, worked consistently since last Octo- ber have at least the satisfaction of knowing that with a little extra ef- fort their success is assured when the time for promotion arrives and they therefore escape that panic which assails those who pin their forlorn hopes on last minute cram- BUILDING SHOWS INCREASE OVER FIGURES OF 1930 Permits honed} in March Ex- ceed Total for First Three Months of Last Year Building permits issued for the month of March numbered 13 and totalled $20,600 the city engineer's department reported this morning. This total is well ahead of that for March last year, $7,950, and is higher than that for the entire first three months of 1930, which amounted to $18,075. The aggre- gate for the first three months of this year is $71,400, which is only slightly below the figure for the first three months of 1929. Alterations and additions to buildings form the most active class of building, three permits deing fs- sued during the month for a total of 10,800. Three dwellings have been started, at a total value of $7,200. Three electric signs are be- ing erected, costing $950; two gar- ages at $450; and one other struc ture at $1,100. Amon? the permits issued in the latter part of the months is one to General Motors of Canada, Limited fr the installation of a lacquer thin- ner storage tank, with a capacity of 10,000 gallons, on Richmond Street just west of Mary Street, I. Collis has been given permis- sion to erédct an addition. to his stores at 50-564 King Street West at (Continued on page 3) FIRST REQ TRUCK | MADE IN TORONTO senna H. A. Brown Sees Marked Improvemet In Auto Business EFFECTS OF CHANGE IN v H ee MYSTERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURRED LAST NIGHT WILLIAM GRAY VICT NEW MINISTER FOR CENTRE ST. CHURCH Rev. J. C. R. McQuade of Odessa, Will Be Successor | to the Rev. Dr. W. P. | Fletcher Rev. J. C. R. McQuade, perman- ent secretary of the Bay of Quinte Conference of the United Church of Canada since 1927, and cne of the outstanding ministers of the conference, has accepted a call to the pastorate of the Centre Strect United Church, Oshawa, and will succeed the Rev. Dr. W, }. Flet- cher, who some time ago signified his intention of seeking another charge. Rev. Mr. McQuade is at present minister of the Odessa United Church, a charge which he has occupied since 1525, and is very highly regarded by his con- gregation there, and hy his col- leagues of the ministry within the conference, It is not certain, as yet, when Mr. McQuade will come to Oshawa to take over his néw charge, put the transfer is not likely ty he made for some time. Centre St. United Church was formerly a con- gregation of the Christian Church, and came into the United Church some two years ago, under the pas- torate of the Rev. Dr. Fletcher. SEDUCTION CASE AGAIN ADJOURNED Bail of $5,000 Renewed in "ee Company Loses No Jme} in Ame Ali * ay EY App Xt od "Becoming Establis is ed Its New Factory True to the aa 23 Toronto, April 2. announcement made on March when Toronto was selected as the site for future manufacture of Reo cars, busses and trucks in Canada, the first complete truck was driv- en off the assembly line in the Dufferin Street plant yesterday af- ternoon, The occasion marked the begin- ning of the manufacture of Reo cars in Canada, W. C. Turnbull, president of the company, stated, and henceforth production will continue at a steady pace. The first unit produced was a three-ton truck which will be de- livered to Reo Motors of Western "Charge Made Kgainst Levi | Brown A further adjournment until April 8 has been granted by Magis- trate T. K. Creighton in the case of Levi Brown, King Street West, charged with the seduction of a girl who was in his employ. Bail of $5,- 000 has been renewed, bail hond being provided by Alfred Tapping and William Shaw. Because of lack of evidence, Mag. istrate Creighton today dismissed charges of attempted theft of an automobile tire against Henry A. Gibner, of Oshawa, and Chester Gibner, of Toronto, Chester Gibner is to be tried later on a charge of theft and has been remanded in cus- tody for one week. LJ - Seventeen-year-old Lad | Bowmanville Hospital Critical Condition as sult of Shooting CLAIMS BULLET CAME FROM BEHINL ¢ Victim Says Others Were | Shooting in Marshes Near the Lake Front About Time He Was Shot--Boy Was in Care of Rotary Club (By Bowmanville Staff Reporter) Bowmanville, April 2.- ing a mysterious shooting affair at the lake front, last night, Wil+ liam Gray, 17-year-old son of Mrs. Joseph Davig, Bowmanville, i§ in the hospital with a bullet wound in his stomach, and his condition it critical, Nothing is known of the shoots ing save the story .told to the police by the boy. Previous to an cperation performed by Dr. J. Clarke Bell, later in the evening, Gray told Chief of Police Sydney Venton that he was in the marshes near the lake shore, before dusk, with a rifle and had been shoots ing, He started to walk home, he said, a distance of a mile and & half, when a shot from the rear went through his body, Although bleeding profusely, he walked a mile to the home of | William Barrable, a Canadian Na+ tional Railways sectionhand, where he told his story and where the doctor was summoned, He was re- moved to the hospital, where he told police his story. Gray said that others 'were shooting in the matshes, Although wily ig mal nee guns. He said also that entered his back, An exami however, has not revealed way the shot entered his their shot nation, which body. Gray was one of the lads who was chargea witn breaking into the Royal Theatre two weeks ago and who was placed on suspended sentence by Magistrate Floyd for two years, He 'was placed 'in charge of the Rotary Club who were to give the lad a chance to return to school and who were to give him a helping hand. The bullet went right through his body but as peritonitis threat- ened to set in an operation be= came necessary about 9 o'clock last evening. Dr, J. Clarke Bell and Dr. C. W, Slemon worked over Ontario at London, it was said. Many local distributors were pres- | ent at the ceremony. The phenomenal feature about yesterday's event was *hat only on Monday did the Reo company move | ming, FARM OFFICIAL all in time working under adverse conditions, The third baby was born today in the field hospital just be- | yond the city. With plenty of food on hand seven thousand natives were given | breakfast by the marines today. ------------------ WOMEN TEACHERS' PARTY LAST NIGHT Enjoyable F "Function in Welsh's Parlors Took: the Form of Hard Times Party The April meeting .of the Women Teachers" 'Federation was held in Welsh's Parlors on Wednesday even- ing and took the form of a Hard Time Party. The hall rang with peals of laughter as the teachers ar- rived in costume, - The prizes were won by Miss: Dunbar, Miss Patton, Miss Kaiser and Miss Baine. The evening was spent . in games. and dancing. A hard time lunch of soda. biscuits and water was served, after which more appetizing refreshments: were served which delighted the hegrt of the hungriest tramp present, Misses Newman and Oke in outfits made of bran sacks won rounds of applause from the crowd. Old fash- ioned dances filled the latter part of the evening with merriment and the sight of stately ladies danciny with tramps, a child in rompers Jane cing with John Bull and news dancing with mid-Victorian ladies bs hoop skirts and curls, was a - pic- ture which should be seen to be ful- ly appreciated, The thanks and appreciation of the teachers is due Miss Mallinson and her committee for the splendid even- ing's enjoyment, TO VISIT RUSSIA | George H. Williams to Make Mrs. A. Bethel Receives | Agricultural Study of Conditions in Russia (Canadian Press Despatch) Saskatoon, Sask., April 2~Investi- gation into the general agricultural conditions in Russia and more par- ticularly into the five-year plan, which the Russian Government now has in the course of development, will be made by George H. Williams, ex-president of the United Farmers of Canada, Saskatchewan Section. This information. is contained in a cablegram received from Mr, Wil- liams by officials of the U, F.»C, here. Mr. Williams is at present at- tending the International Wheat Conference at Rome and will proceed to' Russia at the conclusion of the meeting. PRISON TERMS FOR TORONTO BROKERS (Cs "m Press D FRY Toronto, April 2.--Convicted on numerous charges of theft from clients' stock, involving thousands of dollars in cash and property, Arthur W. Northup, and Gerald F. Cronan, former officials of the Insurance In- vestment Ltd, were sentenced to prison, the former to 18 months de- terminate and six months indeterm- inate while the latter was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary, : 'BENNETT'S SISTER VIVID PICTURES OF EARTHQUAKE Newspaper From New i Zealand Showing Extent | of Devastation Mrs, A. Bethel, of the Covent Gar- den Fruit Store, has received from a sister in Australia a highly interest- ing copy of the Auckland Weekly News, published at Auckland, New Zealand, This paper is dated Febru- ary 11, about a week after the earth- quake disaster which devastated the Hawke's Bay district of New Zea- land and wrecked the towns of Na- pier and Hastings. A special pictorial section is devoted entirely to pic- tures of the earthquake and. these show in a very graphic manner the terrible damage done to property by the disaster. Panoramic views show the extent to which the town of Na- pier was laid waste by the earth tre: mors, while others pictures show the plight of the refugees in the emer- gency camps which were set up to take care of them. TO WED MINISTER TO UNITED STATES & 0, 4 («© Press patch) Ottawa, April 2.---Rt, Hon. R. B Bennett, prime minister, today an- pounced the engagement of his sis- ter, Mildred Mariann, to William Duncan Herrldge, Ottawa, recently appointed the Canadian minister to the United States. The ceremony into the factory, with no equin- | ment previously placed. It is ex- | 'ted that about half a dozen | oo ks will be ussembied this week. | | TORONTO UNION MAN VICTIM OF ASSAULT Press Despatch) ! Toronto, April 2.--The second serious offence against striking | dressmakers occured today when Louis Hoffberg, a member of the cloakmakers union was beaten about the head and face by an as- sailant while on his way to work. {Henry Males was arrested on a {charge of Aggravated assault, CONCERT GIVEN AT ALBERT ST. SCHOOL Children Gave Creditable Program of Music Drills | and Readings (Canadian On Tuesday evening, March 31st, a very successful and enjoyable en- tertainment was staged by the punils of Albert street school in the audi- torium at Centre street school. Mr. C. F. Cannon acted as chairman for the evening, . Dialogues, solos, drills, choruses, readings, comprised an entertaining programme. Special mention might be made of the Three Bear Dialogue, Dolls on Dress Parade, Wand Drill and Méther Goose Drill. The cos- tues were very appropriate and amusing. Mr. Richar conducted the music in his usual capable manner. Since there is no Home and School Club, great credit is due to the tea- chers of Albert St. School for their keen interest in supplying their pu- pils with the necessary equipment for sports, prizes' for contests and other COBOURG CASE OF | The the injured lad for some time and this morning Dr. Bell informed The Times that the youth's condi tion was satisfactory but serious. bullet, he said, missed his bowel by the smallest fraction and had it plerced this organ the wound would have been fatal. THEFT DISMISSED Oshawa Motor r Sales Firm Is | Advised to Take Action in Civil Courts Cobourg, April 2--W. G. Covert, of Castleton was found not guilty of theft by Judge O'Connor on Tues- day. The charge was laid under section 35, of the Criminal Code. It was al- leged that Covert had. misappropriat- ed funds from the sale of an auto- mobile obtained from the Cox Mo- tor Sales of Oshawa, and that the | company had not received payment | for the car, Judge O'Connor stated that the Cox Motor Sales could have a remedy by instituting an action in the civil courts, ONE-TIME HEIRESS NOW OWES MILLION London, Apr, 2--The affairs of Miss Susan Dora Cecilia Schintz, de- scribed as of Ottershaw Park, Chertsey, whose fortune in 1913 was estimated at $5,000,000, but who now has gross liabilities of $1,000,000, are detailed in a state- ment issued recently by. the Of- ficial Receiver for the Kingston Division of Surrey. COMMITS SUICIDE Toronto, April 2.--Prevented once from taking his own life, Jos- eph Massey, 40-year-old musici today made a second and succes ful attempt. On the first occasion he tier a tie about his neck, but was found almost unconscious by a fellow boarder who removed the tie and went to call the police. It was while he was gone that Massey again tied the tie, this time fatally. SEIZURE OF NARCOTICS New = York, April 2.--Federal agents announced today they had raided an office in Greewich Village $sefzing between one and two tons of narcotics, roughly valued at $1,- REMA NED ON MURDER CHARGE Barrie, April 2 -Robert 1. Elli ott and Gordon F. Gastle were remanded today oid 'April 9 when they appeared in court on charger of slaying Mrs. was killed when her 'car, Gastle, plunged into the forebay Niagara Falls on February 18, INMGRATION CUT BY 53 PER CENT, Canada Receives 28,728 Former Citizens Who Res turn From the United States driven by nt) Ottawa, April. 2.--The Governd ment's policy of restricted immis gration has materially helped ta golve the unemployed problem in the last six months, and as Tes duced the number of arrivals pf new citizens by 53 per cent, over the corresponding period of the previous year, according to Hom. W. A. Gordon, Minister ¢f immis gration and Colonization. It was alo pointed out that in the first 11 months of the last fis« cal year 28,728 young Canadian men and women who were resis dents of tlie United States, had returned to Canada, For 11 months of the fiscal year which ended yesterday, 85,810 pere sons entered the Dominion as come pared with 148,712 in the corres sponding period of the previous year. 'This was a decrease of 62,« 902 persons, or 42 per cent. Mr. Gordon pointed oat the land settlement branch of the Immigra« tion Department 4g doing a great ment situation. The total number of jobless men placed on farms by this branch numbers 2,300 to the end of February, 1931 will be held at an early date. essentials, A i py MW SP 120,000 per ton, Follow=" ¥ ' David Hisey, who share in helping in the une nploys