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Comparatively Mild With VOL. 10--NO. 23 OSHAWA, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1932 12 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy TEN PAGES PROPERTY OWNERS ARE ORGANIZED Board of Education Asked to Make Drastic Reductions LETTER FROM COUNCIL TRIES TO SET LIMITS ON BOARD ESTIMATES Asks That Drastic Reduc- tion Be Made in Ex- penditures for the Year 1932 in Order to Reduce Tax Rate RESULT WOULD BE 3-MILL REDUCTION Budget as Suggested by Council Would Entail General Reduction of Teachers' Salaries and Maintenance Costs In connection with reports recent- 1y published in these columns to the effect that city council was in com- munication with the other civic bodies in an effort to reduce taxa- tion for this year to a minimum, it was learned to-day from a purely unofficial source that the suggested reductions placed before the Board of Education would entail drastic curtailment in all departments, According to The limes' inform- ant the city treasurer, writing to the Board of Education with the authority of the finance committee of council, asks for the co-operation of the board in bringing its estim- ated budget of expenditures within certain limits. In this letter the city treasurer, it is understood, names a definite sum within which the board is requested to confine its expenditures, and infers that any sum over and above that named would not be approved by the city council. ¥ Three Mills Less The sum named as a suggested total for the Board's expenditures would, it is understood, automati- cally reduce direct taxation for ed= ucational purposes by a sum in the neighborhood of three mills on the dollar, The board, is is understood, has not yet had the city treasurer's com- munication before it for formal dis- cussion. There is every indication that the members of the Board are more than willing to co-operate most fully with the city council, in the latter's cfforts to reduce the burden of the taxpayer but, on the other hand, the board is compelled by the Provincial Health Depart- | ment to maintain certain standards in the schools of the city and it is felt that very drastic curtailment of expenditures would have the ef- fect of lowering that standard, he Board's Pcwers The Board of Education, under the Municipal Act, has the author- ity, under certain well defihed con- ditions, to undertake the collection of its own revenue from. taxation and may, if it deems such action to be a necessity in the interests of educational efforts, submit a by-law ratifying such authority to the elec- tors of the city should the city council refuse to approve of its es- timates as submitted, Ask Gerieral Reductions The suggested budget as received by the Board of Education from the city treasurer would, it is stated, entail a general reduction in the salaries of all employees on the teaching and administrative staff of ten per cent at the least, in addition to a general curtailment in the sum usually appropriated for mainten- ance of buildings and other neces- sary expenditures in any year, It has been intimated to The Times that the board itself had al- ready fully recognized the neces- sity of a general reduction in all expenditures, and that plans to carry out this policy were already being formulated prior to the letter from the city treasurer being re- IN NEW BUSINESS ALEX. W. BELL Formerly traffic manager of Gem- eral Motors, is now vice-presi- dent and treasurer of Motor Express Terminals, Limited, JAPANESE TROOPS START T0 OCCUPY CITY OF SHANGHAI Ultimatum Expires Today and Naval Forces Are Landed (By Canadian Press) Shanghai, Jan. 28, --Japanese naval forces began the occupa- tion of Shanghai at midnight, (11.00 a.m. E.S.T.), Crisis Comes : | Shanghai, China, Jan. 28.-- The long-awaited crisis in the conflict between China and Japan at Shanghai is expected before sundown, A "final" Japanese ul- timatum, demanding cessation of the anti-Japanese boycott, ex- pires at 6 p.m. (5 am. EST. Thursday). A bomb was hurled at the of- fices. of the Japanese consul-gen- eral today, a few hours before expiration of the ultimatum. This act of terrorism, which was perhaps the most serious out- rage of the recent series of antl- Japanese incidents, occurred shortly after Shanghai had awak- ened to the cold sunshine of a day which may be historic in the modern history of China. Japanese warships and landing parties are expected to act against the city, probably occupy- ing it after a bombardment if such action is necessary to over- come the resistance of 24,000 Chinese troops in the area. The Japanese ultimatum expires at 6 p.m. (ba.m., E.8.T.), after which action by the ' powerful naval force in the harbor is expected. Persistent Tramp (successful at last): "Thank yer, lady. Is there anything I can do by way of re- turn?" Housewife "Yes don't." (shortly) : ceived, but whether the board will be able to bring its estimates with- in the bounds now set by city coun- cil is still a matter yet to be consid- ered. Transportation Institute for Canada Urged by C.N.R. Official (Special to The Times) North Bay, Jan. 28--Co-operative effort by railway and traffic clubs in Canada, looking toward the for- mation of a transport institute might be of benefit to the transport industry and to the Dominion as a whole, said A. A. Gardiner, assist- ant general passenger traffic mana- ger of the Canadian National Rail- ways, Montreal. In an address be- fore the transportation club here last night, the matter, Mr. Gardiner thought, was one of great possi- bilitics. Canada has all the essen- tials. She has problems for such a body to tackle, men who are desir- ous of following the best lights that science and experience may offer, and particularly she has plenty of ambitious young men to utilize the opportunities which such an in- stitute would afford them, such a Canadian Institute of Transport, erhaps affiliated with the British Beat ote could endow or help to endow chairs of transport in the universities of Canada, give a trans- could port: scholarship and help to advance the transport industry in the dominion, as had the British institute done in Great Britain, The Institute of Transport in London already had centres outside of the British Isles. Formed in 1919, its purpose was to en-ourage the study of all phrases or trans- portation, to assist the development and improvement of transportation, transit, and locomotion and the con- duct and handling of traffic in the highest i "crests of the people. New forms of transport had entered the field and road and aerial transport find a prominent place in it's sylla- busses, The conditions which led to the formation of the London Institute have not abated in so far as Canada is concerned, but have increased. It was pointed out, not only in transport a key industry, but it is also the industry that keeps the keys of all other indus- tries, the institute was to be a clearing house for the exchange of ideas and information on transpor- tation and . allied matters as [KING ST. UNITED CHURCH HELD ITS ANNUAL MEETING Substantial Increase in Givings Over Last Year Is Reported The annual congregational meeting of the King St. congirega- tion was very different from that of any other year. It was a Seth Parker's night, Those taking part with the exception of the minister, were all dressed in a garb of three or four generations 2go. The chairman, Seth Parker, was Mr. B. Gummow, while Ma Parker was Mrs, Hales Barkes. Others taking part were Bobbie Luke and Ruth Libby as the children, and Mrs. E. F. Farrow, Misses Beulah Wal- ker, Birdie Fallis, Doris Salter and Velma Harris, and Messrs. Frank Hare, Frank Walters and Frank Herring. Interesting Program The programme opened with a dialogue, a recitation by* Ruth Libby, and a song by Bobble Luke. Then came the choir, just out from practice singing "You go to your church, and I go to mine," and "We're gathering with the Lord to-day." Ladies' Ald Report Then came the Ladies' Aid re- port, presented by Miss V, Harris. It was a splendid report while the receipts from the supper and plays were less than other years, the general returns were excep- tionally good. Total raise, includ- ing balance at the beginning of the year was $2010.00; and after paying very generously to the church treasury, they had a bal- ance of nearly $500.00. Te LA.S. report was followed by a solo by Mr. Frank Hare, a duet by Miss B. Walker and Miss Doris Salter, a solo by Mrs. Far- 1o0w and a story by Miss Velma Harris on the "Flowers of Happi- ness." This was followed by all singing 'Brighten the corner where you are." W.M.S, Report Then, came the W.M.8. report All branches of the W.M.S. had a very successful year. Total nrem- bers 159, with average attend- ance of 96, and total number of calls of 1159, Total raised includ- ing Y.W.A., Mission (Circle and Mission Band, $1,456.80--is con- siderably more than allocation. Then came mixed quartette by Misses Birdie Fallis and Beulah Walker; and Messrs. F. Herring (Continued on page 3) COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL MEETING Various Council Bodies Are Considering Their Year's Budget Every committee of the City Council is holding meetings dur- ing this week, with the Board of Works meeting to-night and the Finance Committee to-morrow night, in preparation for the reg- ular 'meeting of council on Mon | day of next week. It is understood that every committee is already considering many phases of its budget for the year, with a view to cutting all estimated expenditures to the bone in following out a policy of the most rigid economy. It will be recalled that the chairman of the Finance Commit- tee, Ald. W, Boddy, appealed to the different committees at the inaugural meeting of council with a view to the tabling of the whole budget as early as possible in February, and all the committees are doing their best to comply with this request. THEATRE PARTY FOR BOY SCOUTS Local Troops Will Be Guests at Regent Theatre Tomorrow Night Friday night is to be a great night for the Boy Scouts and Cubs of the different troops and packs of this cit when, throdgh the kindness of L; E. Osier,- Manager of the Re- gent Theatre, they are to be the guests of the theatre at the evening show. The boys, headed by the Band of the Ontario Regiment, march from the armouries to the theatre, under the direction of the District Scout- master, H. A. Rigg, and will gather at the armouries in time for the parade t. move off at 6.30 o'clock. The program at the Regent for this occasion will include a presen- tation in which Jackie Cooper, the favorite of all boys, takes the stell- ar role. and the scouts of the city are most enthusiastic regarding the invitation which has been extended to-them by Mr, Osier, Alex W. Bell is Executive in New Venture in Transportation Field Alex. W. Bell, formerly Traffic Manager of G.M.C. and.a resident of Oshawa for the past sixteen years, has been instrumental in the organization of a new industrial and commercial venture with the forma- tion of Motor Express Terminals Limited, having its head offices on Jarvis Street, Toronto. Mr, Bell, who is Vice-President and Treasurer of the new company, has associated with him Arthur H. Thorpe, President of the Company, and Arthur R. Bell (no relation to Alex. WW. Bell) who is Secretary and Manager of transport services, The newly formed company, as its name implies, will create a cen- tral agency, or bureau, for the cvon- centration of motor transport ser- vices all over the province the com- pany acting in a similar capacity as the large shipping agencies charged with the arrangement of marine transportation, The general idea regarding the activities of this newly organized venture is to serve. both the trans- portation companies and also the shippers by providing a centralized service whereby transportation . for freight can be provided for ship- pers with the least possible delay, and at the same time obviate the necessity for transport companies to have empty trucks on the road over long trips. Motor Express Terminals Limit- ed has already established service connections with centres all over the Province of Ontario and is op- erating in conjunction with over twenty of the larger motor tran- sport companies under mutual ar- rangements. The duties of his office with the new company will necessitate Mr. Bell making his residence in Toron- to, and he states that this is the only regret that he has in connec- tion with his new field of activity. During his residence in Oshawa, he was most active in matters per- taining to the Chamber of Com- merce, in the service clubs, and in any movement for the benefit of the city at large, and the fact that he is leaving this city will be seri- ously regretted. Property Owners' Assocn. Ma "Show Its Teeth' If no Action is Secured The Oshawa Property Owners' Association, meeting last night un- der the chairmanship of the vice- president, R. D. Preston, passed several resolutions which will be forwarded to the City Council and Public Utilities Commission respec- tively. In discussing these resolutions the association made it very clear that such action is only the forerunner of more active steps in order to ob- tain redress from the difficulties under which the members conduct their business as landlords, and if no action is taken by civic bodies then the association will have to "show its teeth" as onc prominent member put it, axation Resolution The first resolution, sponsored by F. W. Watkinson and John Stacey, was carrier by a large majority and read as follows :-- "That the City Council be re- quested do take immediate steps to lessen the unreasonable burden of taxes now being imposed on small homes, and the "unemployed of this city." In discussing this resolution Mr. Stacey pointed out that under pre- sent conditions the small home owner pays from 80 to 90 mills on the dollar of his assessment, while the owner of more valuable prop- erty pays only from 47 to 48 mills. This condition of affairs, according to Mr. Stacey, is due to the fact that all property owners pay ac- cording to frontage for street clean- ing, local improvements, and such services as are not included in gen- eral assessment. Mr. Stacey strongly advocated a reduction in the assessment, with a rise in the mill rate of taxation, this policy, he stated, "would have the effect of raising a large sum of money from the people who are well able to pay." Mr. Watkinson, in discussing this 'matter, drew attention to the penal- ties imposed for falling into arrears of taxation, and stressed the fact that this matter should receive the consideration of City Council, May Bring Test Case A further resolution dealt with the practice of charging arrears of electric light bills, incurred by tenants, to the property owners ,and it was intimated mat should the Public Utilities Comisgion take no action regarding this matter then the association will bring a "test case" to the courts, This resolution read as follows :-- "That the members of this association object to paying ac- counts for electric service for which they did not make application." In connection with water rates the association resolved "that we request the Public Utilities Com- mission to settle all accounts for the supply of water with the parties who applied for such service. "Members of this association take a definite stand against paying any water accounts for se rvice that they have not applied for." In connection with this matter the association also agreed that, if necessary, a "test case" would be taken to court, DIPLOMAS GIVEN Tf STUDENTS OF RAINING SCHOOL Stventydines § Sunday Workers Successful in Course For the last seven years, the first week in the year has been given over to a training school for Sunday School workers, in which the various communions of the city have been represented. This school is conducted by the Oshawa Council of Religious Education, under the auspices of the Ontario Religious Education Council. This year, the school was held in King Street United Church, with an exceptionally strong staff of instructors, most of them being from the various departments of the provincial body. Courses were given in the various departments of Sunday School: work, each course cover- ing a full unit of study in the curriculum leading to the Stand- ard Diploma issued by the various denominational Sunday School boards. At this year's school, 101 Sunday School workers were en- rolled, of whom 73 received cer- tificates. These certificates have just been receiveq from Toronto for distribution. Children's Section In the children's section, be- ginner's division, of which Miss Velma Harris, of Oshawa, was in- structor, certificates were award- ed to the following: Mrs. C. Davis, Miss Elsle Crdoke, Miss Dorothy Crooke, Mrs. G. Hall, Mrs. Helen Tim- mons and Miss Beatrice Wilson. The primary and junior sec- tions of the children's division was under the leadership of Miss Nellie M. Lewis, of Toronto, and in this section ' the following {Continued on page 8) SPLENDID WORK BY ST. ANDREW'S UNITED CHURCH Over $23,000 Raised for All Purposes During the Year 1931 §t. Andrew's United Church has had a good year. Gratitude and hopefulness were the predom- inating features at the splendidly attended annual congregational meeting last night. Rev. Mr. Maxwell conducted the devotional exercises and occupied the chair. Mr, H. BE. Tripp acted as secre- tary. = The Session report was presented by Mr. C. A. Sadler, A general review of the work of the congregation showed progress mn many departments and the dif- ferent organizations were com- nend for their faithfulness throughout the year. The con- gregation was delighted to find that the work in general had been well maintained while many spe- clal donations were given . for missionary and benevolent pur- poses. Thirty-two members had been received during the year, which makes the present member- ship 819. The new Hymnary ,was introduced in October: and '435 coples were supplied to the congregation and choir by gen- erous and interested friends. Generous Givings The splendid sum of $3,550.- 00 was contributed in a special way for the Missionary and Maia- tenance work of the church in general, while the general M. and M. Fund itself of $4,500, was over-subscribed. St. Andrew's has thus maintained its fine repu- tation for missionary giving and will probably lead the entire con- ference in contributions for this work. It is interesting to note t that the local work of the congre- {Continued on page 8) MAKES SPIRITED REPLY T0 ATTACK ON HYDRO SYSTEM C. Alfred Maguire Charges U.S. Effort to Grab Power Rights Toronto, Jan. 28.----Touching the question of criticism of Hydro and the possibility of a forthcom- ing investigation, Commissioner C. Alfred Maguire ,as Chairman at last night's annual dinner of the Association of Municipal Electrical Utilities in the concert hall of the Royal York Hotel, told the 700 delegates that: "In Mayor Stewart's remarks, he has touched upon the question of the criticiem of Hydro. The way I L.V. DISNEY ELECTED AS FIRST PRESIDENT OF NEW ORGANIZATION | accept that criticism is provision- alized by my view that what | those critics don't know about | Hydro would fill a large-sized | book. So, I accept that criticism | In the epirit in which it is made, | and when the time comes, and | the facts are presented, I have no hesitation in saying that Hydro-- | as always--will come through | 100 per cent. "But we want clear: that the that have paid for those two | other investigations have paid over a million dollars in your rates. Let those who want, and we that welcome it, proceed. But let those that demand the in- vestigation pay the bill; and I think everything will work out | satisfactorily, and every one will be happy at the summer conven- tion, to make this municipalities U.8. Grab Revealeq | While the Beauharnois investi- (Continued on page 8) WARNING ISSUED 10 MOTORISTS Period of Grace for Secur- ing 1932 Licenses Ends Saturday Chief of Police Owen D, Friend, speaking to The Times this morn- ing, issued a very serious warning to all motorists to the effect that drivers who are still operating their cars under 1931 license plates will find themselves facing the Police Magistrate after the last day of this month, "While we do not have to do so we usually allow about thirty. days grace for automobile owners to ob- tain their new lic enses every year" said Chief Friend, "and the period of grace will be up on Saturday of this week. "The great majority of motorists seen on the streets seem to be still operating with their old licenses and they must not think that they have an unlimited time to obtain their 1932 plates. Beginning bright and early on Monday morning the officers of the Police Department will be acting under my instructions to 'tag' all offenders, instructing them to report at the Police Sta- tion, and woe betide any luckless driver who has not obtained his license plates by the time he obeys those instructions and comes to see me in my office" said Chief Friend, ANOTHER TERM FOR YOUNG BANDIT Toronto Judge Sentences Joseph E. Smith to Seven Year Term (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Jan. 28. -- A Mont- real judge recently sentenced youthful Joseph E. Smith, to five years imprisonment in the St. Vincent DePaul penitentiary for armed robbery in Montreal. Judge B. Coatsworth, in police court here today, sentenced the same youth to seven years and five etrokes of the strap for holding up and robbing two Chinese res- taurant keepers and to one year additional for the theft of an automobile. Defense counsel urged that the Quebec sentence covered the Tor- onto crime adequately, "There are two many corcur- tent sentences," sald Crown At- torney. Armour.. "These hold-up men should be taught a lesson, Most of these robbery-while- -arm- ed crimes are perpetrated by young men." On his behalf W. J. Strong, a governor of the Dominion Stock Exchange, testified' the boy had been employed by the stock ex- change about a year ago, had been trusted with money and was considered reliable. He was laid off on account of the depression. He lost his mother, "and I think something must have gone wrong 1 Canada during 1931 at with bis head," said Mr, Strong. HEADS NEW BODY 7 be ni 4 y L. I. V. DISNEY Elected First President of the Oshawa Preporty Owners' Asso. ciation at its organization meeting, last night, ASK THE COUNTY FOR $2,600 FOR SUBURBAN ROADS Oshawa Suburban Road Commission Now Has More Mileage A deputation comprising Frank +. Mason, Oshawa; H. L. Pascoe, Columbus, and Thomas Hall, Brooklin, members of the Osh- awa Suburban Road Commission, waited 0pon the County Council on Wednesday morning to ask for a levy of $2,500 for the up- keep of the Commission's roads for the year 1932. The deputation was welcomed by the warden and given a good hearing by the Council. If the County Council grants the $2,500, the city of Oshawa will contribute a similar amount, and the Provincial Government $5,000, which will give the Com- mission $10,000 for the work of the year, The amount asked for by the Commission is $1,000 less than in 1931, notwithstanding the fact, as pointed out by Chair- man H. L, Pascoe, that the mile- age under the Commission's jur- isdiction was increased about fif- ty per cent. during the past year In 1930 the mileage was eight and three-quarters, and at the end of 1931 it was thirteen and a quarter, Addressing the Council H, L. Pascoe stated that the Commis: sion should be asking for an in- creased rate owing to the increas- ed mileage this year, but for the need for economy in expenditures. The Commission realized the need for economy and was willing and anxious to help the Council. Frank L. Mason paid excellent tribute to the splendid work done by his colleagues, Mr. Pascoe and Mr. Hall, The County was fortu- nate, he said, in having such men on the Commission and in the public service, Mr. Mason made a strong plea for economy, advis- ing the Council to cut out all un- Becessary expenditures realizing that they were handling the peo- ple's money. Mr, Mason said that there was need also for indi- vidual economy. All must be pre- pared to make some financial sac- rifice in times like these. He briefly outlined the work done by the Commission in road improve- i R. D. Preston Is Vice-Presi- | .dent, and F. W. Hall Secretary - Treasurer of Property Owners' As< sociation Formed Lasi Night MEETING 'ADOPTS CONSTITUTION Association Will Consider Such Items as Assess ment, Taxation, Mort- gage Situation, Fire In- surance and Other Mat- ters Affecting Members The Oshawa Property Owners' Association, materializing from recent meetings held by the land- lords of the city, has now been definitely organized and appears to be on a firm basis with about sixty paid up members as a ground-work for greater growth. At the organization meeting held last might in the Genosha Hotel Lew V. Disney was elected president of the association to hold office during the ensuing year with R. D. Preston as vice- president and F. W. Hall, secre~ tary-treasurer. Directors Named The following Board of Direc- tors were. also elected from among the membership: John Staey, C. A. Hunter, J. W. Bors- bery, S. H. Jackson, W_ J. Trick, Daniel J. Riordan, Uriah Jones, H.. A. Butt, Victor Peacock and W. J. Sully. . The meeting also approved of a 'constitution' for the associa~ tion as submitted by the special committee appointed for this pur~ poss at a previous meeting under the chairmanship of W. J, Trick. In this constitution the object terg dealing with the association's administration, is lald down as follows: Constitution The object of the Association shall be: (a) To amongst the City. (b) To forward recommenda. tions that will be for the benefit of the members of the Associa- tion. (¢) To consider items effecting properties such as assessment, taxation, mortgage situation, tire insurance, owners responsibility as to water and light 'charges promote eo-operation the propert owners of ture. Membership All persons owning or benetlel« ally interested in real estate sit- uate in the City of Oshawa will be eligible to membership. Regular membership shall be constituted by the payment of the annual fee hereby fixed at the sum of one dollar ($1.00), each member to receive a printed membership card. Officers The Association shall have the following officers, a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary Treasurer, and a Board of Direc= tors consisting of ten members, (Continued on page 6) for its past support, eypressing the hope that the Commission's Mr. Hall also spoke briefly on the work done by the Commise sion since its inception. The three commissioners ex- tended their congratulations to the new warden and members of Council on their election. Automobile Production for 1931 Showed Very Substantial Decline Production of automobiles in 82,614 cars was 46 per cent under the 153,372 cars of the previous year, according to a report of the Dominfon Berean of Statistics, The record output for the industry was established in © 1929 when 262,625 cars were produced. Statistics on the Canadian motor car industry which are available since 1917, show that for the fif- teenyear period the production was lower than in 1930 en only two occasions, viz.,, in 1918 out- put was reported at 82,408 cars and in 1922 at 66,246 cars. Of the total output during the year under review 69,981 cars' were made for sale in Canada, the balance 0f12,633 cars being in- tended for export. These figures represented a decline from the next preceding year of 86 per cent in the number of cars made for sale in Canada and 71 per cent in the number made for ex- port. The appareni{ consumption of automobiles in Canada during the year, as determined by add- ing the 69,981 cars made for sale in Canada to the 8,739 cars im- ported, amounted to 78,720 cars. ent Below Level A calculation based on the fig- ures of the past six years shows that the number of cars with drawn from use each year amount. ed to about 7 per cent of the number of licenses issued in tha preceding 12 month period. Ap=« plying this percentage it 1s esti« mated that the number of worne out cars needing replacement in 1931 amounted to 85,600. The 78,720 new cars placed on the roads of his country during tha year, were not enough to replace the 85,600 cars which would or« dinarily have been scrapped. At the close of 1930 a total of 11 firms were engaged in manu= facturing or assembling motor cars in Canada but during 1931 a nnmber of new plants were cpened i until a total of 18 firms reported to the Bureau in Decems ber, 193%, of the association, and other mat- _ and other matters of a like na~ ments and thanked the Counefl modest request would be granted. ' | H yi { k h § : i 14 i i § i i 1 | i a 4