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THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, MONDAY, JUNE 22, 1931 "PAGE EIGHT _ EASTERN ONTARIO NEWS ' have expressed delight Fire Brigade Morrisburg. --Slight damage to the 100f of a shed near the residence of rest Weegar, in Morrisburg, was the result of a spark from a nearby bonfire igniting the shingles at noon Wednesday. A tribute to the volun- teer fire fighters was given when it was realized that the fire hose was being played on the flames before the siren had stopped sounding. Immediate action on the brigades part saved the building, and probab- the residence. Would Reduce Wages Cornwall. --Representing ratepay- ers of Finch and Osnabruck, two of 21 municipalities comprising the United Counties of Stormont, Dun- das and Glengarry, a deputation waited upon the roads committee of the Counties Council at a special meeting here, to urge drastic cui- tailment of the counties road pro gram for 1931 and a 20 percent. wage reduction for all employees of the roads department. Passed Exams Kingston.--Major Brownfield and Major 'McCarter, of the Royal Can- adian Artillery, successfully quali- fied in the entrance examination for the Imperial Staff College at Cam- berly. Changing Pastors Ottawa.--Rev. John L. Hodgson, of Shanley, has accepted the call to the United Church, City View, Men- vale pastoral charge, Ottawa Pres- bytery, and will assume his new du- ties on July 5. He will be succeeded in Shanley, his former charge, by Rev, A. W. Stewart, of Ashton. M1 Hodgson will preach his farewell sermon on June 28. Rev, J. R Hodgson was inducted into his pre- sent charge on July 15, 1927, which includes three congregations, Shau- ley, Ventnor and Pittston. Retains Position Ottawa.--Eldon Bradley, postmas ter at Stittsville, Ont, is to retain his position. Hon. Arthur Sanve, Postmaster General, has received the report of W. J. Heron, Ottawa lawyer, who investigated charges of political partizanship against Mr. radley. The Postmaster General has decided to take no action. Taxes Reduced Belleville.--The tax rate of County of Hastings has been duced one mill according to the re- port on estimates brought down by the Committee of the county coun- cil. Last year the general rate was 15% milles, while this year the rate will be 14% mills. Last vear the road rate was five mills but is re duced this year to four mills. The . rate on Provincial Highways this year will be only two mills, while last year the rate was two and one half mills. The rate on the deben- ture by-laws is the same as last year, one mill. . General rate is in- creased one half mill. The councii are to be congratulated to so. reduce their expenditures to relieve the tax payer of at least a slight burden mn the matter of taxation. the re- Battalion Inspection ¢ Lindsay.~Word has been definite- ly received by the officers of the Victoria and Haliburton regiment that the inspection of that unit will ~be held next Wednesday evening starting at eight o'clock. No officer has as yet been named as inspector. Is Good Fishing Kingston. -- George Cranston of Loughboro Lake caught a fine 12 "pound salmon when fishing on Thursday. Those who saw the prize with the beauty of the fish and report that salmon fishing has been exception- ally good this year. Seven and eight fish have been landed during an afternoon's fishing which is consid- ered exceptionally good. 4 ROOFING Fireproof Roofing. Bonded for 10 years. Reduces insurance. Cost about 2% c per foot. May we assist you in preserv- ing your buildings? MALLETT BROS. by, Laid Corner-stone Kingston.--The corner-stone of the new Technical School was weil and truly laid at appropriate cerc- monies on Thursday evening by W H. Fowler, president of the Trades and Labor Council and a member of the Advisory Vocational Committee of the Municipal Board of Educa- tion. .C. S. Anglin, chairman of the Board of Education, presided and short addresses were delivered by His Worship Mayor George C. Wright, Dr. W. H. Fyfe, principa of Queen's University; Dr. A. P. Knight, first principal of the Colle- giate Institute and Dr. L. E. Crow- dey, chairman of the Separate School Board. Honored by Masons Brockville.--P. A, Barnard, of Spencerville, was the - unanimous choice of the St. Lawrence District Past Masters' and Wardens' Asso- ciation, AF. & AM. at a largely attended meeting held on Thursday night in Smith's Falls, for the of- fice of district deputy grand mas- ter. Damages for Broken Nose Brockville. --Because she injured her nose in a fall when kicked by a patient at. the New York State hos- pital in Ogdensburg, Miss Edna Ai- cheson, a nurse, originally of Fair- field East, in Leeds County, near here, was awarded $400 by the Re- feree, James P. Richardson. Miss Atcheson was assisting attendants transfer a patient at the hospital The patient kicked her. She feli, receiving an injury which left a scar on the bridge of her nose Bridge Closed to Traffic Lindsay. --All trucks are from passing over the old swing bridge on the Scngog River, just south of Lindsay on the lLindsay- Peterboro' Highway. Yesterday large truck from the Jupp Construc tion Company went through the old structure, The Federal estimates call for the replacement of the span ca modern two bridge barred way Boys in Trouble Goderich--Two Goderich lads ap peared in Juvenile Court to answer charges of breaking into Bert Mec- Donald's refreshment booth at the harbor and taking goods. A third Goderich young man, believed to be the ringleader, 1s wanted, and a war- rant is out for his arrest. The two boys have remanded. The theft of a boat is alleged. Merchan- ered near the C.P.R been dise wa bridge reco Boys' Summer Camp Port Hope--~Through the efforts of Benny Leonard, local member of the Older Parliament, it likely that a summer camp for boys will be established in the vicinity of Port Hope from July 16 to 25 Jovs' 15 Seize Liquor Shipments Prescott. -- According to an nouncement at Customs headquart ers in Ogdensburg, forty biles were seized along the border in that district in May, which is said to be a record number. close watch is kept over the high- ways, it is believed that rum-run- ning is increasing. Boy Kidnapped? Jelleville.--Despites a widespread automo- | Although a | search, no trace has been found of | Alex Greychuk, 12 years old, who 1s reported to have been kidnapped from the school he attended in Sydney township on Thursday, The boy is a ward of the Children's Aid Society at Toronto, and had been sent to the home of Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Mulvihill. A car, alleged to have contained a man and two wo- men, stopped outside the school- house. The boy ran over and talked to the people in the car for some time . Then the trio bundled him into the rear scat and drove away. To Encourage Pure Seed Kemptwville.-- Legislation to benefit registered seed growers was fore- cast by Hon. T. L. Kennedy, Pro- vincial Minister of Agriculture, ad- dressing members of the Canadian Seed Growers' Association at their annual convention banquet here on Friday. While Mr. Kennedy said he could not reveal the intentions of Where has a PUNCH Soe ££. pe DE fea TE vss saddie horses bind makes the rest summer... "18" planned «us. Warm lz. aie Alpine « - + and scenery that of the world jealous , . . come by Banff chia yout . . « plan 15 spend a week ance Light 21-23 Don't Miss These Golf Events Willingdon Cup--Aug. 17-22 Prince of Wales Cop--Sept. 8-12 Low Fares to the Pacific Coast, Return limit Oc. 31 Ack for lisersture on Banff, Laks Lesise, Alasks , AE A a Yr a Ae 3, a aki [gineee] CaP -vl 'A CANADIAN PACIFIC HOTEL a. ba guaident Company. Indian ys, july Gathering, August 27-30. a8( he Provincial Government, he oped next session of the Ontario Legislature would see some measure passed to stimulate seed production. We want to. induce the farmers to produce more registered seed," he said,,"as we believe it will be one of the best means of increasing the in- come of farmers in this Province." Minister to Speak Prescott.--Hon. W. G. Martin has accepted an' invitation. from the Prescott Board of Education to be the principal speaker at the formal opening of the new High School at Prescott, Sept. 1. Honest Chinaman ; Kingston.--A resident of Brock street had. the sum of $125 in cash in his wallet, which he missed, and though he searched everywhere he could find no trace of it. Previously he had taken his laundry to Lai Sang, Chinese laundryman, 220 Bar- rie street, and after a day's search for the money without success, he happened to walk into the laundry, to see if his laundry was finished "No laundly vet, but lots money," blandly replied the Chinese to the customer's query. "What do you mean ?'.'asked the customer, where- upon the Chinese speedily brought to light the much-looked for wallet, which contained all the money that had been lost. Immigration Activities Discussed by Mrs. Mutch (By the Canadian Press) Ste Anne de Bellevue, Quebec June 20.-- Immigration activities of the Women's Institutes of Can ada were reported by Mra. Mutch, Rockey Point, P.E.1., for the East, and Mrs. B. F. Faddon. Upper Sanmas, B.C", for the West before the National Convention of Canadian Women's Institutes be ing held here, W. I.'s throughout Canada are in accord with the pre sent immigration policy of allow to come to the country only those who are able to support them- selves and immediate relatives of heads of families already estab- lished. Institute branches and memberg have done everything possible to help new Canadians by giving them a warm welcome to their various districts. teaching them Canadian ways of cooking, etc., giving financial assistance and helping them to get started in every way British Columbia with its Douk- hobor problem reports that group settlement is not conducive to the best interests of Canada. This pro vinee too, with its large oriental population, is against the modifi- cation of immigration regulations, this being asked for in a petition Swish! It's Off ! ! With no more trouble than washing your face; with no more effort than lathering: with absolutely no discom- fort, men may now remove the of beards in of fashion toughest the smoothest with the new Rolls Razor $6.95 (New Low Price) tYhaving with the Rolls Razor effortless brushing your hand across the face. The permanent, keen, hollow-ground blade of this great invention makes you like shaving. No blades to buy--a few strokes of the cutting edge on the hone or strop, hoth of 'which are included with the razor, renews its keen- ness indefinitely. Men-- You don't know what =a smooth shave is until you have used the ROLLS RA- JOR. Buy one right away and forget all your shaving troubles forever. is as as AT THE REXALL STORES Jury & Lovell King E. Phone 28 Simcee 8S. Phone 68 of 35,000 Chinese residents of Canada. The Maritimes too are pleased that the exodus of young people from their provinces has been re- tarded owing to U.S.A, legislation and that many Have returned to their abandoned farms. They are of the opinion that British immi- grants make the best settlers. New Brunswick reports fine suc- cess of the five year tripartite settlement scheme, where in the British government. Canadian and Provincial governments unite in giving concessions. Three hundred families have come in under this scheme which still has two years to run. There is also a similar plan regarding immigrant British boys, but as yet comparatively few boys have been able to quali- fy under the terms stated. Quebec would like a W.I member on the Board of Directors of the Cana- dian Women's Hostel "in order to keep more closely in touch with immigrant girls going out as do- mestics to rural communities." Alberta realizes the great need of population and advances the idea that the development of our industries is tre foundation of new comers being able to make a liv- ing. Mrs. C. Lynch Saunton of Lundbeck, convener, urges on all to pledge supprot to Canadian ine dustries and bring back prosper- ity, . 'ali FORCES DECEPTIVE Analysis of Table Sent to League Shows Discrepancies Ww. | Vashington, though the figures forwarded to the League of Nations detailing the armed strength of the United States wers designed tn encour- age other nations "tn lay their figures before the public without delay," reduction military forces, analysis that the table submitted failed to give an 'exact picture of forces, The table filed showed that the effective strength of the army, navy and marine corps stands at | 273,343 men, but gives no direct recogniiton to the fact that the |-country has approximately 500,- | 000 additional trained men in | the coast guard, reserve corps {naval reserve, national guard and among those trained in citi zens' military training camps, June 20 "Al- of shows this country's armed While the State Department's nmpilation only shows 22,393 eserve officers the War Depart ment gets the figure at 113. discrepancy being accounted for by the State Department on th | zround that a large percentage | of the group did not train active ly in 1930, The figure for the national guard was not entered on the ground that the force is not avail- {able to the Federal Government unless measures of mobilization | are taken, and it was not called | or drafted in 1930, It is estimated that close to 300,000 of those who trained in the citizens' camps or with the reserve officers training corps were not included in the total. Naval Reserves also account for more than 40,000 officers and men, but were shown as 1,400 ef- fectives. The armed forces of the United States coast guard, comprising 10.633 men 1,140 officers, were not mentioned, though this unit becomes a part of the navy in time of war, Australia's Deficit Stated $170,000,000 Australia, June, 20. --(C. P, Cable)--A total Com ronwealth deficit at the end of the next fiscal year of $170,000, 000 for the past two years was forecast by Prime Minister James Scullin in the House of Repres- entatives, The Prime Minister moved sec- end reading of the Debt Conver- sion Agreement Bill, providing for conversion of the entire in- ternal loan to lower interest rates. He added the national in- come had fallen by $1,000,000, Canberra, 600 while expenditure had in- | | | | | | as a step forward in sal | | | | Large Discrepancy | value for, The checice of any Lady's Hat in the store for, Boys' Balbriggan Shirts and Popular brand. Quit- Drawers. ting Sale Price, Boy's Tweed Suits 2 Pair Long Pants, 1 vest. $10.00 $1.89 15¢ Women's Silk Dresses Values to $20.00. Price, Quttin 50 Ladies' Smart Hats. Sale Price, Men's Calf Oxfords. High quality. The newest last. $5.50 value. Quitting Sale THE ARCADE QUITTING! QUITTING! CLOSES IT'S DOOR FOREVER SELLING OUT COMPLETELY Quitting Sale Now in Full Swing We are extremely sorry that we were obliged to close the doors last week several times during the day, but it was impossible to control the crowds, which only proves that people do know values. You can now buy practically at your own price. Come and get what you need, the supply is limited, only a few days left, ard we must get out. Just see a few sample prices. 53.45 z Sale 5 Quitting 59c¢ grade Reg. Price, 3.47 reased by $55,000,000. since the fiscal year of 1927-28. Hon. KE. G. Theodore, Common- wealth treasurer, announced new .xation as agreed upon by the «cent conference of premiers, vhich is expected to produce an dditions $37,500,000 annually. This includes increases in the sales tax and income tax and drastic reductions in the scales of soldiers' and other pensions. The Senate today approved the Bill to ship $25,000,000 gold to London to meet immediate Aus- tralian liabilities and the mea- gnre became law. It was approv- ed yesterday at the House of re- presentatives, The measure reduces the stat- utory gold reserve in the Com- mcnwealth Bank from 26 per cent to 15 per cent, but under an amendment forced by the Op- position it provides for the pro- gressive return to the 25 per cent level within three years. The shipment will leave a re- serve $51,250,000 against a note issue totaling $255,000,000 Old-fashioned Uncle (who has been looking through theatre guide in an attempt to find a suitable play for his country niece to see): "Well, my dear, I'm afraid it's a choice of two evils." Niece: "How lovely! cne tonight, the other night." Let's see {omorrow "Rockefeller is the richest man in the world today," it is said. Mon- arch of oil he surveys. DRIVEN BY ONE FAMILY FOR EIGHTEEN YEARS Henry Banks, driver of this aged Mc- Laughlin-Buick car, claims that it is one of the oldest on the roads today. When | Jenry was a babe in arms, his father, IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES fokm Bags, of London, Ostazia, par chased the anto as one of the earliest McLaughlin-Buick models. It has been in the Banks family since 1913, and still gives excellent performance. In fs long life, the nly revain to th 4 Real Old-Timer Refuses to been a rear axle replacement, the valves sino eige dp Aabinn col y the original brake and in a recent from Lo: | tothe wallonr" The following are among "a col- lection of gems from recent exam- ination answers," printed mn "The Gaytonian," the magazine of the Harrow Boys' County School: Harold mustarded his men at the Battle of Hastings. Go Under Canvas Kingston.--About 110 members of the Princess of Wales Own Regi- ment left on Saturday for a week- end camp at Lake's Point, Syden- ham. All ranks were represented at the camp and. the transports left the Armouries on Montreal street at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon and 7.30 o'clock Saturday evening, "An ideal is the great thing in life," says a writer, A square deal is usually better, pn KELLOGG'S SURPRISE SOAP 10 sags 3c BROWN LABEL BLACK SALADA 14 LB. PKG. 2 5 c FRESH GROUND HAMBURG 2 ws. 15¢ FRESH LEAN BEEF currings 1s. Be FRESH CHICKEN HALIBUT 18. 22¢ STEAKS, lb. 25¢ AAR SP RICE KRISPIES pre pvc