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od 434 Cl. cu 3 1 PAGEFOUR The Oshawa Daily Time- i g -- ucceeding THE OSHAWA DAILY REFORMER 7 (Establisted 1871) An independent newspaper publisl.cd every MOON except Stays aud oli oy at awa, Canada, by imes in _ of Oshawa, Limited. Chas M. Mundy. i +A EB. Alloway Managing Director. Fhe Oshawa Daily Times is a member of The fans * dian Press. the Canadian Daily Newspaper, ASS ciation, the Ontario Provingial Dailies snd the Agdit Bnreau of Circulations. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Sib, Ti. » i Oshawa and sul s, mai) dC nada (outside Oshawa car $300 a vear. United States after- Osh- Company President - Delivered by 2 ~week. By mail in, Set delivery, limi £ 63 TORONTO OFFICE & d Building, 66 Temperance Street. Telephone 5 er dde 0107. H. D. Tresidder. representative. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26th, 1931. The Amenities of Public Debate tu -- ¢ © There are certain amenities which one * expects to be observed by men who are de- * pating public questions on the public plat- form. Good public speakers, men who are sincere in their presentation of their sub- ject, will not allow their public utterances to descend to the level of harsh personali- ties or abuse of those who happen to dis- agree with them. Audiences, at heart, have little sympathy with the man who has to abuse individuals or institutions in an ef- fort to bolster up a case. ; Speaking generally, the public men of 'Oshawa, who are frequently appearing on the platform, are very careful to observe these amenities. It is only on rare occa- % "sions that anyone speaking on a public plat- ' form in this city oversteps the bounds of decorum. This makes it all the more notice- able when any individual so far forgets himself as to concentrate his remarks on * personal attacks on those who are not of 'a like mind with himself. When this oc- 3 curs, a strong chairman would at once halt "the harangue, and remind the speakef that . 'there are amenities in public debate which must be observed. That is one of the rea- sons for having a chairman. But it is un- fortunately true that occasionally some er does overstep the bounds of what is right in public debate, and descends to the level of the soap-box orator. The Times regrets just as much as the 'public the fact that there are such occa- gional lapses. This newspaper never has any objection to fair criticism of any policy it chooses to advocate, nor to any constructive criticisms as to the manner in which this newspaper should be conducted, so long as they do not descend to the level of vituper- "ative and personal abuse. But it does not propose to recognize speakers who are not sufficiently versed in what is ethical to observe amenities to which we have re- ferred, nor to open up its columns to reports of what such speakers have to say. The Canadian Dollar Definite movements are on the way to restore the Canadian dollar to parity with "that of the United States. The Canadian _ banks have undertaken to co-operate with . the government in an effort to keep Cana- jan capital at home, by discouraging in- " vestments in foreign securities. This is 'but one step, however, and movements which are under way on the other side of the border are even more important. There is a definite drive being made in 'the United States, and it is being, carried to the floor of Congress, to stabilize the Canadian dollar from the standpoint that \ it is not good business for our southern * neighbours to have the Canadian dollar worth only 80 cents in their money. This situation is playing ducks and drakes with 'the United. States exports to Canada and is, at the same time, opening the doors of e United States to Canadian products, in spite of the tariff wall. When the Yankee 4s hit in his pocket, he begins to squeal, and that is exactly what is happening now. g financial interests in the United States "are seeking a way out of th difficulty, and is one reason why it is safe to assume that one will be found. Large United States corporations with "subsidiaries in Canada are looking towards the end of the year with mixed feelings. i balance ,sheets must be compiled with reference to their Canadian proper- ies, in United States currency. And with e Canadian dollar worth only eighty cent depreciation in their Canadian invest. n ts, there is going to be a twenty per ents. With this on their balance sheets, profit and loss accounts will be in a sorry tate, for in many cases, corporations with millions invested in this country will not have earned sufficient profits to offset this jatfon due to the rate of exchange. : t is why United States financial in- i ave greatly perturbed over the situ- ation. It affects a great many concerns which have controlling interests in Wall their dollar being marked down to bargain values, are buying Canadian goods instead of those made in the United States, and are daily seeing the unfavorable balance of trade wiped out. Buy British The campaign in favor of buying British goods, sponsored by the Prince of Wales, is sweeping like wildfire over Great Britain, according to reports which are coming across the Atlantic. The people of Britain have acquired a new realization of what can be accomplished through the medium of Empire Trade. They have realized the damage done to British industries by the dumping of foreign goods in Great Britain, So they are backing up the government's legislative efforts to eliminate foreign im- ports by a spirited effort to buy only Brit- ish goods. Canada is one of the nations which will benefit from this new buying attitude on the part of the British people. Canada can supply to Great Britain, in great quantities, many types of products which have hither- to been secured from foreign sources. With the will to buy Canadian goods being developed in a splendid manner over in Britain, Canadian manufacturers and farmers alike have splendid opportunities opened to them for the marketing of their products, and full advantage should be taken of these opportunities. But what of Canada's reciprocity with the mother country. This country needs a similar campaign on behalf of buying Bri- tish goods. The watchword in buying in this country should be Canadian products first, Empire products next and foreign products last. Canada's trade figures do not show that this policy is being carried out seriously enough in this country. The imports from the United States are still far too high, and those from Great Bri- tain and other parts of the Empire too low. It rests entirely with the people of Canada to correct this condition. By all means let us follow the example of the mother country, and establish a "Buy British" campaign which will change the whole course of Canada's trade in more favorable directions. Editorial Notes And now the great question being heard everywhere in Oshawa is "Will Sinclair Stand?" Messages of good cheer are timely, and when put into practical effect provide the real spirit of Christmas, There is a good deal of merit in F. L. Fowke's suggestion that unemployed men and their families might be settled on five and ten acre garden plots, There would at least be some assurance that they would not starve. Many Oshawa Veterans received a shock when they read of the action of the auditor- general in questioning the legality of their pensions. This is simply another instance of the wishes of parliament being entirely misinterpreted by those responsible for the administration of the pensions act. It is easy to criticize those charged with the difficult task of administering civic relief. It would be quite a different matter if the critics were in the position of those administering it. i Other Editor's Comments SOME OF ROMANCE OF COUNTRY GONE (St. Mary's Jotirnal-Argus) It seems to us that the rural countryside has lost something of its romantic side the past few years by the wiping out of innumerable post office corners, with the euphonipus names and old associations, through the introduction of rural routes, Nowadays the ordinary individuab cannot tell where-a farmer lives by his post, office addess. It will be a route number of some town, perhaps 15 miles distant. Such neighborhood titles as Willwood, Glengowan, Brown's Corners' Corners, Fish Creek, Conroy and Cherry, stir up fond memories in the minds and hearts of all hoi A were boys and girls in this district a generation ago. The inception of rural routes has done away with them so far as the post office is concerned, but the names linger on in common usage, not only from habit and sentiment but for practical reasons. It would be well to encourage the continged use of these old neighborhood names. BITS OF HUMOR ADULT EDUCATION Dad: When I was a little boy your age I didn't , tell lies. pilis, Son: "How old were you when vou started, EASILY EXPLAINED They say there are more marriages of blondes than of brunettes. Why is it, I wonder?" Naturally, the light-headed ones go first." a GOOD ALIBI Dont you work in my motor plant?® . €5, Doss, : "White it your garden?" "There it is, boss, I'm raising goldenrod for tires." id Sn --p---- ; p ele IC come and play at a zoo, auntie?" cried tie Willie, . : ey Certainly, my dear," replied auntie, "but how do you play?" Ea { Oh, 11 the. "Oh, and you will he kind lady J lephant, be the elephan sweets and that feeds him with - mast be interpreted 8s Newspapers and newspapermen are humble, long-suffering, and peaceful units of this community. They are careful what they say, and the first to be criticised if voice an unpopular or incorfect opinion. If they couch their opin- fons regarding any individual in terms which are too strong they are immediately the defendants in a libel suit, and are forced to tem- per their language accordingly. On the other hand, however, a pompous popularity seeker, completely intoxi- cated with the exuberance of his own verbosity, will strut down the aisle at a public meeting like a gouty guinea-fowl, strike an atti- tude reminiscent of Napoleon when he reaches the platform and alm in- vective at the newspaper in a flood of coloured oratory which would discredit a Billingsgate fish porter. Moral: "Even a worm will turn." Ld LJ - Talking about newspapers and newspapermen,--the proceedings of meetings of public bodies at this season of the year very often de- velop along lines similar to a Mu- tual Admiration Society, The Chairman compliments the Mem: bers. The Members compliment the Chairman and the Officials. The Officials thank the Chairman and the Members. The Other Members compliment the Officials, and so ad infinitum. The newspaper and the newspaperman, responsible for in- terpreting the policies of the whole body during the year, responsible for reports which contain not just exactly what each member said but rather what he thought he was say- ing, responsible, in short, for the task of letting the public know just what business is transacted and how it is done, are completely for gotten, Newspapermen are human. Many people may not believe it, but they are living, breathing, thinking individuals blessed with at least some measure of feeling and intel tigen They are neither automa- tons nor robots, If they perform their laborious, and often difficult tasks with inefficiency they expect adverse criticism, and it is only natural that when eulogisms are being voiced they expect to be in- cluded if adverse erlticism has not previously been expressed, To be ignored completely is a splendid example of bad manners. LJ - . One of the most striking and beautiful decorative effects in Osh- awa during this Christmas season is to be seen on the grounds of the Rectory occupied by Rev, Father Bench on Simcoe Street North. Every evening after darkness falls the handsome fir tree which stands in the front of this residence is {l- luminated by myriads of coloured lights, the whole presenting a mag- nificent appearance, . 0. The recent discussion at a meet: ing of a Ratepayers Association re- garding city relief, landlords, rents, tenants, and taxes, as these sub- jects are related to each other, brings to light a problem which widens and deepens the further it is probed. One fact which appears to have escaped the attention of those who took part in the discus- sion is a rather startling one. Un- der existing conditions there are about 600 men, married men all of them and the majority household: ers, who obtain work from the city for three days out of nine. The total earnings of each of these men is something less than $30 every month upon which they must sup- port themselves and their families. This means, in the opinion of the Town Crier, that there are 600 fam- ilies who cannot pay rent and, to follow this statement to a logical conclusion, a similar number of properties upon which landlords find it difficult if not impossible to pay taxes. Another example of moving in circles. LJ LJ] * The Town Crier could hardly be- lieve his eyes the other day when he read in The Times that F. L. Fowke, speaking at a public meet- ing, had expressed opinions to the effect that the Oshawa Harbour was no good to the eity or citi- zens, money spent on it was wast- ed, and the harbour likely to ruin the city rather than benefit it. It does not seem so very long ago, less than thirty years, since Mr, Fowke sold this same harbour to the Dominion Government of that date and put the purchase price, $7,500, in his jeans, At that time Mr. Fowke himself was attempting to increase the interest in harbour development. In order to negoti- ate the sale he was stressing the advantages to Oshawa if the Gov- WHEN IN TORONTO YOU WILL ENJOY OUR SERVICE IF YOU PREFER A QUIET WELL SRE MALICE ARE IN TORONTO, 1, AST Sables PLENTY of CURB P, 3 GARAGE ONE MINUTE WALK Single $1.50 to $3.00 Rates voi. $2.00 to $5.00 HOTEL WAVERLEY. " Spedine Avenue and College Street D Door hese column should wn Crier," in care sf The Oshawa Daily Times.) 4 THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1931 ernment took over his property, and painting vivid pictures regard- ing its future, Mr, Fowke, and the Oshawa Harbour Company of which he held control, did not make a tre mendous succes; of administering their property and, perhaps, the trouble really is they see now that it they had hung on for a decade or s0 matters would have been very different, ~TOWN CRIER. Eve \ Care and Eve Strain vy C. H. Tuck, Opt. D (Copyright, 1938) THAT PRICELESS GIFT Eyesight is a priceless gift, the most inestimable of a!l blessings but because we have vision, we are not mindful of what it really means to be so blest. It seems na- tural to us to drift into the rut of taking things for granted; and 80 lead on to neglect rather than to taking the step of conserving that which was left in our care. It is always easier to retain than to regain, Should we not be sufficiently thankful for the benefits we have received that wae could at least realize that we are only a few of the many because the proportion of these with imperfect vision far exceeds those normally or to any extent near normal. Out of these proven to he imperfect the pro- portion that can be corrected to function properly works out to be abut 37% add to that for those normal 15 per cent making a total of 52 per cent normal eyes includ- ing those corrected to be so. Now compare this with diseas- ed conditions. Diseased conditions 15% High defects .... 35% Making a total of .. 48% im- perfect even with the correction. Facts worth noting re the above are: 1st, only 15 per cent. ner- mal; 2nd, 15 per cent. diseased conditiong; 3rd, any of the 37 of minor defects or even of the nor- mal 15 per cent, we may any of the 52 per cent, may become later part of the diseased or highly de- fective conditions but few of the high defects have any chance of becoming normal, unless closely followed up and checked from school age on into later life. (To be continued) & tot ED, WAITR E. J. BREECE, EDITOR OF THE PHOENIXVILLE (PA.) DAILY REPUBLICAN, SAYS: "In the old, days retail eompeti- tion was confined to individual merchants: today it is communi- ty competition, especially In smaller towns and cities, "That community which has real- ized the changed condition and taken advantage of it is reaping the benefit, even in these days of depressed business conditions. In southeastern Pennsylvania there are several outstanding examples of 'this ability to size up a chang- ing condition and cope with it successfully, "Merchants of at least a half-doz- en communities, notably Upper Darby, which {s a suburb of Phila- delphia, West Chester, Phoenix- ville, Coatesville and the Old York Road district have banded them- selves together for community business drives. The spirit of in- dividual competition among the merchants of these communities, of course, continues, for without it there would be a stagnation of trade. But they have banded to- gether to promote their communi- tise as the jdeal shoppfg centres; they are. staging special weekly and bi-weekly merchandising events. Thi¢ united effort has en- abled them to compete with near- by large-city shopping districts with the result that their sales are holding up very close to the 1929 and 1930 figures. "COMMUNITY PROMOTION CAN BEACCOMPLISHEDONLY THROUGH JUDICIOUS ADVER- TISING, IN WHICH THE NEWS- PAPER MUST PLAY THE MOST CONSPICUOUS PART." MAPLE GROVE NEWS (Miss Marion Snowden, Corres. pondent) Maple Grove, Dec. 23.--Miss Ruth-Stevens, Bowmanville, visit- ed her grandparents, Mr, and Mrs, J. D. Stevens, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Snowden, Miss Eileen Hockin and Mr, Ed- ward Foley motored to Lifford ang attended the Christmas con- cert there on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs, Earl Osborne, Bowmanville, visited her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Pow- er on Sunday. : Mr. and Mrs. John James are spending a few days with their son in Toronto. Miss Vera Trimble, Litford, is spending the holidays at her home here, . . Mr, Colin Kerr, Toronto, re- cently visited his ' cousin, Mr. Ernie Laird, hh a Miss Nellie Snowden, Lake- hurst, is spending her holidays with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. C. H, Snowden. ' The annual Christmas tree and) concert was held in thé hall on, Monday evening, Dec. 21, with the usual good attendance. splendid programme was put ol by the school children whic consisted of choruses, recitation solos and a short play, entitl "The Candle jn the Window." Much credit is due the teacher, Miss B, E. Souch, on the success Qf the programme, After the pro- gramme the tree which was well laden with presents was unload- ed. Proceeds $33.75. RAGLAN NEWS (Miss Allie Avery, Correspon- dent) Raglan, Dec. 23.--A Merry Christmas and a bright and pros- perous New Year is extended to the Oshawa Daily Times and staff, also to the readers, 1s the sincere wish of the writer. A number from here attended the Christmas entertainment held in Mount Carmel School on Fri- day evening, All enjoyed the splendid concert, Much credit is due the teacher, Miss B, Don- nelly and - the scholars, also others who assisted them. Pro- cpeds amounted to $13. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Ormiston recently spent a day in Toronto. Rev. Totten preached a very interesting and inspiring Christ- mas sermon on Sunday. He took for his text the 12th verse of Luke, 2nd chapter. The choir sang appropriate Christmas selec- tions. Mr, and Mrs. H. A" Ross, Osh- awa, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Luge. Mrs. D. Thompson and daugh- ter, Jean, spent Saturdey in To- ronto, Mri and Mrs. A, J, I'flkey and Mr. Clarence Miller spent the week-end with friends at Good- wood. A number in the vicinity are suffering from severe colds. Mrs. W. J. Ormiston, of En- field, spent Tuesday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. W. Avery. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Evans and son, Lloyd, spent Friday in To ronto, A number from here attended Port Perry fair on Thursday. Miss B. Donnelly is spending her Christmas vacation at her home in Whitby and Mrs. G. Penman is spending her vacation at her home in Almonte, On Monday evening the Sun- day School and Public Schools held their Christmas entertain- ment in the hall, They were also assisted by Mount Carmel talent. The orchestra music which was provided by the Weyrich Bros. and Mr. Dave Andrews, wag en- joyed and heartily encored by #1. Mr. Irvin Ormiston very ably acted as chairman while the children, teacher and older mem- bers of the school are to be con- gratulated on presenting such a splendid concert. The programme consisted of a short health play- ette which brought out the im- portant points to observe if one wishes to be healthy and free from diseases, also how the zcerms enter a human bings body, numerous recitations, folk dance, drills, songs, pantomine and dia- logues. The proceeds amounted to: about $25. At the close of the programme Santa Claus arrived in a very novel way of trans- portation much to the delight »f the children. A very heavily laden tree was then unloaded among the gifts were a prettily decorated parce) for the superin- tendent, Mr, Irvin Ormistgn, a set of book ends presented by the Sunday School, Miss Allie Avery was also the recipient of a beautiful Pearl-on-Amber Set, on behalf of the Sunday School, as being pianist for a number of years. Mr. Charles Brown, teacher of the Bible Class, and Mrs. George Luke, teacher of the Young Ladies' Class, each received a token of appreciation from : .em- bers of their class. A draw was made for the lucky one on the basket and tray for which the school children sold tickets for. The names were put in a container and thor oughly shaken, then little Daisy Bryant made the draw for the lucky one. Mrs. Wm. Badcock re- ceived the tray while Mrs, Wm. Kellington received the basket. KEDRON NEWS (Miss BeatriCe Mountjoy, Corres pondent) Kedron, Dec. 23.--Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hoskin visited on Wednes- day with Mr. and Mrs, John Col- will, 8r., Hampton. Pleased to report Miss Bernice Werry is able to be up again and is greatly improved in health. Mrs. W. N. Hoskin and Mr. Frank Hoskin recently visited with Mr. and Mrs. R. Wood, Oro- no. Mr. Gordon Davis who is at- tending Peterboro Normal School has returned home for the Christ- mas vacation. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Werry and children visited with Mr, James Scott, Columbus. The following is the results of the Christmas examinations for 8.8. No. 4 East Whitby: Sr. IV.--J. Galka, (honours); Eric Buechler (hon.); Edward Bracey, Glen Hoskin. Sr. II.--Eva Bracey, Frank McCann, Albert Buechler, Lorna Brown, John James, Evelyn rock, Jr. III. -- Margaret Henry (hon.); Jean Yellowlees, (hon.), Art Buechler (hon.); Ella Hos- kin, Willie McCann, Audrey Woodley (absent). Jr. II.--Billy Henry (hon.); Betty Henry (hon.); Ross Brown, Douglas Jones, Dorothy Bracey. Sr. Pr.- NV rjory Groat (VY n); Jessie Jou.., Mary Galk:., iialph Hepburn, Bert Hoskin. . Jr, Pr.--Norman James, Helen Yellowlees. Number on roll, 28. --@G, E. Smyth, Teacher. The concerts and Christmas trees at Maxwell's, Conlin's and Pereman's schools on Monday and Tuesday evening were a decided success. The programs were al of high order and reflect credit on the teachers as well as pupils, Santa arrived in his aeroplane with gifts for all the children. PROVIDE for your future-- Build a Savings Account CENTRAL CANADA IAN AND SAVINGS COMPANY KING AND VICTORIA STS., TORONTO 23 SIMCOE ST. N., OSHAWA yo ESTABLISHED 1884 J&-< NEWS FROM ZION (Mrs. J. W. Balson. Correspondent) Zion, Dec. 24--Bible class ne officers were elected on Sunday last as follows: Pres, Mrs. Alfred Ayre; vice-pres, Mr. F. B. Glas pell; secretary, Mrs. J. W., Balson; treasurer, Mr. Garnet Beckel; teachers, Mrs. Wm. Fice and Mrs J. W. McMaster; flower committee Mrs. Russel Perkins and Mrs. El mer Wilbur; visiting committee Mrs. Ball and Mrs. McMaster. Gleaners class of teen 'age boys elécted their officers on Sunday: Pres, John Stainton; vice-pres. Leonard Ball; secretary, Gerald Balson; treasurer, Harvey Balson; teacher, Miss Annie McMaster. Last Sunday's services were well attended and Rev. Mr. Bick gave afi very stirring address, on "Where Is He?" referring to the child Christ. The choir sang two splendid Christmas anthems. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. 8 Frank Pascoe on the birth of a baby] girl in Bowmanville Hospital on Sunday last. Little Hans Geisberger fell down the stairs in the driving shed on Tuesday and cut his head badly and scratched his face up, too. Master Pete Sobil was taken sud- denly ill on Monday night and the doctor had him removed to Oshawa Hospital and an operation was per- formed and they found an abscess) on the top part of his appendix. His appendix was removed by an operation just five months ago. It scems sad to have two operations so close together, We all hope for a complete recovery, He was very much missed at the school concert on Tuesday night, but Freddie Mar- tin took some of his parts on the program. . Tuesday evening the church was (Continued on page 0) system. i FRED. L. FOWKE, Ex-Mayor, ex-M.P. J A payers' Association. A. V. SWAIL, W. H. ROSS, government, eliminating much useless and putting the city's affairs on a more business-like basis. BICKELL, Member Executive S. W. Ward Rate- M. MCINTYRE HOOD, : = Editor, Oshawa Daily Times. Member, Board of Education. Ex-Water Commissioner. THE CITY COUNCIL BYLAWS TO THE ELECTORS OF OSHAWA, -- Believing it to be in the best interests of THE CITY OF OSHAWA, that the two bylaws, providing for a reduction in the size of the city council and for the elec- tion of aldermen by city-wide vote instead of by the ward system, should be passed by the electors, the undersigned have voluntarily formed themselves into a commit- tee for the purpose of arousing interest in these bylaws, and giving the electors information as to the advantage of making these changes in our civic administrative . Experience has shown that large public bodies cannot administer municipal affairs with the same despatch and efficiency as smaller bodies. A couniil of fifteen members is too large and unwieldly a body for a city the size of Oshawa, and we unreservedly favor the bylaw to reduce this to ten members. We believe a council of ten men, elected by the city at large, can give. Oshawa sounder and better civic discussion at committee and council meetings, Experience of many other cities, too, has shown that a more efficient council can be secured by a city-wide vote than by the ward system, as by concentrating on the welfare of the city as a whole, instead of looking at problems from the local- ized viewpoint of the particular ward they represent, members of the council will be able to deal with matters with a broad view to the interests of the whole city. _ The Oshawa Board of Education is a striking example of the beneficial results of a city-wide election, which brings out men who have the confidence of the whole city and not merely of a si ward and is operated on voting we believe it will be possible to secure the services ] wish to stand for election on a ward basis. terests of Oshawa to have this change made this sincerely, we call upon all electors who civic government, to join forces with us, and to work from now umtil election day to secure the passage of these two bylaws, Yours for Better Civic Government. (Signed) (REV.) F. BENCH, Rector, St. Gregory's Church. ROSS MACKINNON, Member, Board of Education. FRANK WATKINSON, Ex-Alderman. GEORGE C. ALLCHIN, Public Utilities Commission. Ee Alddman. S. G. Oshawa, Ontario. December 17, 1931. a strictly business basis.