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A Growi Newspaper in a Growing City ~ Succeeding The Oshawa Reformer The Oshawa Daily Times | PROBS. Somewhat Colder To- night and on Thurs. day--Snowflurries, VOL. 10--NO, 28 OSHAWA, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1932 12 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy EIGHT PAGES COUNCIL WOULD RENT OFFICE SPACE Board of Education to Effect Drastic Economies TO CURTAIL ACTIVITIES IN MEETING REQUEST FOR SMALLER BUDGET In Addition to Cutting Sal- aries Will Reduce Main- tenance Costs to a Mini- mum CERTAIN CLASSES TO CLOSE INDEFINITELY Over-crowding of Class rooms Is Predicted--Ac- tion Prompted by the Financial Condition of City as Whole Following an informal meeting of the Board of Education held last night, when matters pertain- ing to the budget for the year were carefully discussed from every angle, the Chairman of the Board, Dr. F. J, Donevan, gave an interview to The Times in which he explained the contem- plated action of the Board. Drastic reductions in expendi- tures were discussed last night which will have the effect of not only greatly curtailing the educa- tional facilities existing in the city but will also prevent any permanent improvements in the available accommodation. Several classes will be closed all together, if the decisions reached last night are formally approved at the next: regular meeting of the Board, while the over-crowding of other classes I will, apparently, be the rule [| rather than the exception. . The Chairman's Statement Spqaking to The Times this mo. g Dr. Donevan stated that "In view of the financial condi. tion of the city, "as presented by the Finance Committee of City Council, the Board considers 'it advisable that a clear comprehen- sive statement of the Board's finances, and its efforts to meet the conditions which exist, is due to the citizens of Oshawa, "The financial statement of the Board for 1929 and 1930 shows a very substantial surplus. This surplus was not the result of careless preparation of the budget", said Dr. Donevan, "but the result of careful economies in all branches of the Board's af- (Continued on page 3) STILL FIGHTING AT SHANGHAI Chinese Resume Hostilities -- Big Guns Brought Into Action Shanghai, Feb. 3--At 1045 am. to-day headquarters of the Japanese marines announced that the Chinese had resumed hostilities in the area of the north railroad station, near the north gate of the International Settlement. The Japanese were returning the fire and both sides. were holding their, positions. The sounds of gunfire were heard throughout the city. The Japanese indicated they in- tend, to hammer away at the Chin- ese positions in the native city area until the issue has been decided de- cisively, At 11.15 am. the fighting was de- scribed as the most severe since the Japanese first threw their marines against the Chinese defence forces in the chapei district. . Shells were falling at this time within the borders of the interna- tional settlement, together with an occasional dangerous burst of shrapnel, At 11.20 am. nine Japanese air- planes were flying over tlie city, ap- parently in an attempt to demoralize the stubborn Chinese forces, as no bombs were dropped. At the same time the Japanese moved their biggest guns up to the Hongkew Rifle Range and began battering away at the Chinese from two angles, ; Fire broke out behind the central .. postoffice in the settlement as a re- sult of the shelling, There were two new conflagra- tions -in the fighting sector. At 11.45 there were 12 Japanese planes over the city and the rumble of artillery fire increased. The Argyll Battalion of the Brit- ish 'army had landed from H.M.S. Berwick during the new outbreak and proceeded through the city to their barracks in the British de- fence zone. The Chinese 'were offering the stiffest opposition to the Japanese. At on the Chinese had hot been budged from their positions and ap- parently the Japancse positions were Seriously erdrared: KIWANIS HELD UNIQUE LUNCH Each Member Brought Ex- hibit Used in His Calling The Kiwanis Club luncheon yes- terday afternoon presented a strik- ing contrast to the usual trend of meetings, there being no special speaker for the day, and -3s a spe- cial item on the program, each member was asked to bring an' ex- hibition of something used in his trade or profession, After the completion of the lun- cheon proper each member was called upon to tell what his exhibit was used for or how it tbok a prom- inent part in his buinsinee. - Some most interesting exhibits being brought out including a watch over 125 years old by President Bassett which was wound at the front and had only one hand, while a radiator shell and motor lubricators as well as books, toys and miniature arti- cles of all kinds were included. The gruesome biological exhibits of the medical profesSion also aroused great interest. The prize for the best item de- noting the profession was won by Kiwanian Rev. C. E. Cragg, who in- trdocuced Albert E. Greenlaw, of Detroit, who rendered a number of vocal solos. Mr. Greenlaw's artis- try was greatly appreciated by the members as he sang with a depth of tune and wealth of expression found among male soloists. ------------------ DATE FIXED FOR EHPIRE PARLEY Imperial Conference to Gather in Ottawa on July 18 -- Ottawa, Feb. 3.--Monday, July 18, is the date for the opening of the Imperial Economic Confer- ence at Ottawa, it was intimated by highest authority last night. Great Britain, the Irish Free State, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Newfoundland, and India, will send delegates to the conference in the Canadian capi- tal. For some time the question of the date has been the subject of communication by cable with the various parts of the Empire. The question of the agenda is now expected to be considered. This matter, likewise, will be dealt with by cable communica- tion with the different .countries. In the past, Imperial confer- ences have occupied from four to ight weeks. The coming confer- ance will probably last from four Lo six weeks. Intra-Imperial preference will be the dominating note of the conference, and the general ex- pectation is that from the con- ference will come trade arrange- ments between the different parts of the Empire carrying out this principle. GMC. APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE A. H. Stevens Succeeds E. F. Connelly as Head of _ Dealer Business 'Wm. C. Herring, General Sales Manager of General Motors Pro- duets of Canada, Limitéd, an- nounces the appointment of A. H. Stevens as Manager Dedler Busi- ness Management at the head of- fice of the Company in this city. . Mr, Stevens been connect- ed with the company for the past fourteen years and for the past several Jess bas been specializ- ing on ler Business Manage- ment. Mr. Stevens, is a native of Brantford, Ontario. "He replaces E. F. Connelly, who has transferred to spe- cial activities on the General Of- fice Sales staff in connection with Branch: operations. A ------------ Towards the end of his Christmas dinner Freddy put down his spoon and pushed away his unfinished plum pudding. i "Why, Fred," said' his father, "what's the matter? You look quite mournful." "Yes," answered Freddy, inno- gently. "That's just it, I'm. more'n CAPT. (REV.) 8. C. JARRETT Juvenile Court Judge, who states he may take the salary reduc- tion question to the Attorney. General, KING ST. CHURCH SPECIAL SERVICE C.G.L.T. Had Charge Last .Night--Spetker From Bowmanville The second of the special meet- ings at King Street Church was held on Tuesday night with the Canadian Girls in Training in charge of the worship service, The Scripture Lesson was read by Ilene Disney, who acted as chair- man. A poem was read by Mrs. R. Brown, who afterward led in prayer. Mr, Greenlaw's first selec- tion was "Rock of Ages", which was listened to with great appre- ciation. Rev. Maxwell was called upon to lead in a special prayer for the Disarmament Conference pow meeting in Geneva, and for the war that is going on between Japan and China. Rev. Armstrong of Bowman- ville was the special speaker for the evening, His text was taken from Joshua 3:56--"Tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you." His first point was "What are the wonders of tomorrow." He dealt with this as meaning that discoveries are continually being made in the world of acl- ence. Unexpected mental tri- umphs. Changes in the spiritual world. Wonder always was and always will be essential to rell- gion. The gracious deeds of Jesus were wonderful and extraordin- ary. The greatest wonders are tri- umphs of religion, His example of this was made by referring to Lincoln and Wilberforce. But the greatest triumphs are yet to be realized; the best days of the Church are yet to come. Mr. Armstrong spoke of the tri- umph of' the Church as perhaps taking the form of a great revival, bringing up the question, "What does a revival mean? It is a revi- val of evangelical faith, convie- tion of high ideals, industrial peace. And tol "ime thede about we need faitl "mavhich is the - mission : -iodern Church, and thi : ' chal- lenging the Chu § point. The Christian C : # bro- therhood of goers, Jesus sald, "Go". We have not gone quickly enough and told our fellow men the story of love. Our age is an age of power, and this power should be exercised for the peo- ple, not over them. Civilization may civilize everything but the human heart, and it is onlygthe grace of God that can do that. Mr. Armstrong in closing spoke of the need today for us to sanctify ourselves. We need the spirit of God In our hearts, and with it no situation will be unsolved. We shall have peace everywhere. Mr. Greenlaw used as his sec- ond selection, 'Tis Jesus", =a beautiful solo which laft a deep : impression on those listening. The meeting was closed with the sing- ing of, "I hear Thy Welcome Voice", followed by benediction by Mr. Cragg. TRIBUTE PAID TO LATE BAILIFF Previous to the oy ning of the Eighth Division Coy ¢ in Oshawa this morning, Judge Ruddy, judge of the Court, spoke in feel- Ing terms of the late bailiff John Johnson, whose death occurred on Friday of last week. The judge referred to the effi- clent service that Mr. Johnson had rendered in the past two and 8 balf years as bailiff of the Eighth Division Court and stated that it was with deep and sincere regret that he and officials of the court had learned of his death, Crown Attorney J. A. McGib- bon spole in high respect of the late Mr. Johnson on behalf of the lawyers of 'the county. Juvenile Court Judge Criticizes the Council Capt. (Rev.) S. C. Jarrett May Ask Attorney-General to Fix Salaries. of His Court Officials -- Court Saves Money Through Its Activities Captain (Rev) S. C. Jarrett, | Judge of the Juvenile Court, has voiced his indignation at the agtion of the City Council in reducing the salaries of officers of his court in no uncertain terms, and intimated to The Times this morning that in all probability he will take the mat- ter withthe Attorney General, "City Council, in reducing the salary of the Probation Officer by fifty per cent, and my own salary by thirty-three and a third, seems to forget entirely that under the Juvenile Delinquency Act the At- torney General is given the power to fix such salaries," said Capt. Jar- rett. "The reduction goes into ef- fect, presumably from February 1, and the members of the council did not even see fit to discuss the mat- ter with officers of this court. Save Money For City "What officers of this court have done to incur the venom of the city fathers, and come under their right- eous anger, 4 am at a loss to know. The cit during the last year, has not even been asked to defray the ordinary maintenance costs of the court, to buy us stationery and stamps, while on the other hand it appears that the activities of the court save the city a very consid- erable amount previously defrayed for the maintenance of delinquents in industrial schools," said the Judge. Capt. Jarrett pointed out that during 1931 no fewer than 220 oc- currences had been investigated by the Juvenile Court, while 74 cases had formally been before him. Five adult cases of contributing towards juvenile delinquency had been dealt with, and seven adults dealt with under the Children's Protection Act. During the year that has ended three boys had been sent to the (Continued on page 3) Milk Producers Say Price Spread Too Big Dairymen Pay Less Than Four Cents a Quart to the Pro- ducer--Retails at Ten Cents--Make More Money on Butter-fat Basis Some interesting information re- garding the local milk supply, show- ing that producers selling their milk to local dairies for retail distribu- tion, are receiving a much higher cash return on the butter-tat basis than those marketing it through the creameries and cheese factories, was given to The Times this morn- ing by a local dairyman. In con- nection with the reduction in the price of milk, there has been some controversy in Toronto, and since Oshawa is in such close proximity to that city, somewhat the same problems arise here. Acording to the information giv- en, the Toronto price for milk, be- fore the recént reduction, was $1.85 per 100 pounds, at the plant, which, with an allowance of 30 cents per 100 pounds for transportation charges, meant a net price of $1.55 at the farm, The new price ig $1.45 per 100 pounds at the plant, or $1.15 per 100 pounds at the farm, for milk testing 3.4 per cent butter fat, The farmer, however, is paid on a butter fat basis, and as the milk re- ceived locally averages 3.5 per cent, this means a net return to the pro- ducer of $1.19 per 100 pounds, Too Much Spread At this price, according to the in- formation given, the milk costs the dairy 3 4-5 cents a quart, if the Toronto price is paid, leaving a spread of 6 1-5 cents per quart at a retail price of 10 cents a quart. The local dairyman who gave the information stated, however, that a bonus has been arranged for over the Toronto price, and this, with the premium for extra butter fat, brings the actual cost up to 4 and 1-13 .cents, leaving a spread of § 12-13 cents. A great deal of the milk, how- ever, is sold wholesale, at nine cents a quart in which case the spread is only 4 and 12:13 cents. Some is also sold in bulk at a price of 7% cénts a quart, which leaves a spread of considerably less than four cents, On top of this, all surplus milk has to be thrown away, as it cannot be used, thug cntailing a loss which further reduces the actual "smargin lett the dairies on which to operate. Cheese Factories Good Customers At the present time, it was stated, butter-fat ig being bought by cheese factories and creameries at a pub- lished price of 18 cents per pound, although in some cases it is lower, At that price, milk sold in this way, would net about half what is be- ing paid by the retailers to the pro- ducers, since the butter-fat price in that case is around 35 cents a pound. There is, of course, the fac- tor of the skim milk which is re- tained by the farmers who sell to the factories, although its value is not considerable, Another interest- ing fact pointed out was that for every gallon of milk sold to retail- ers to be sold as milk, five gallons are sold to cheese factories, cream- eries, ice-cream plants and or other manufacturing purposes, so that the bulk of the milk produced is being marketed at lower net returns than are being received for milk sold to the dairies for distribution to milk consumers, These are the facts as presented by a local dairyman, but of the milk producers has pointed out that, ac- count of the allowance of 30 cents per 100 pounds which has to be made for transportation charges, the farmer, under the schedule which has been adopted in Toronto, would receive $1.15 per 100 pounds for 3.4 per cent milk, which would be equal to slightly less than three cents per quart. Terrible Disaster in South American City Repeated Earthquake Shocks Commenced at One O'clock and Continued for Some Hours Throwing Citizens Into a Panic--Many Dead and Injured (By Canadian Press) Santiago, Feb. 3. -- Recurring earthquakes brought sudden wholesale death, injury and deso- lation to this historic Carribean teaport today ms 70,000 inhabi- tants slept in the quiet hours pe- fore down. Estimates of death and injured, ranged from a few hundred to 2,000 and approximately one- third of the stone city was laid waste, There were nightmare scenes of horror the the first great shock brought buildings crashing down upon their occu- pants and clouds of blinding dust rolled out over the harbor. Thou- sands of men, women and chil- dren, spared from death or ser- fous injury in the first shock, poured into the dark and narrow streets in their night clothing, stampeding for the comparative safety of parks and open squares. But even as they scrambled over the debris and strewn bodies in their frenzied rush for safety, a second shock rumbled across the castern tip of Cuba and others were buried in tumbling stone. The great cathedral was shak+ en apart like a dolls' house and great blocks of stone fell up the screaming throngs. The muni- cipal prison 'collapsed, crushing the prisoners who were helpless in their cells. Power plants were put out of commission and the water supply cut off. The military took complete control of the city and superin- tended the removal of the Injured to hospitals and improvised. em- ergency stations in the asundoned homes. Estimates Too High' Early estimates of casualties in the series of earthquakes which struck the city early today were found to be too high with the issuing of an official an- nouncement placing the number cf dead at six and the number of injured at thirty, Property damage was extensive and few bafldings escaped unscathed. The walls of a small maternity hospital collapsed and it was re- ported that a mother with her new born twins ha heen killed. The first shock shortly after one o'clock in the morning, af- fected only the business district but word of the quake spread quickly and threw the city into a panic, Mayor Aznay ordered gas and electric services cut off to prevent fires. Lighter shocks followed the rirst in quick suc- cession. Walls of the jail fell in but most of the inmates escap- TANNERS MAY FORM COMBINE Leather Industry Is Plan- ning Dominion-Wide Organization Toronto, Feb, 3.--Within the next thirty days all activities of the tapning industry are likely to be combined and controlled under one Dominion-wide organizatin. A prposal to take guch action was advanced by Aubrey Davis of Newmarket, President of the Tan- ners' Association of Canada, when speaking at the annual meeting of this organization 'yesterday. While no definite action was ta- ken, there wa considerable dis- cussion on the subject. In conversation last night, Mr Davis stated: "I think it¥is prac- tically certain that they will be combined under one organization. The matter has to be referred to teh general meeting of the Tan- nery Section of the Board of Trade." The Tannery Section of the Board of Trade is largely a local organization around Toronto, and this will bring all activities under Dominion - wide organization." Commenting upon the propo- sals, F. D. Tolchard, General Manager of the Toronto Board of Trade, sald: "There has been, for a good many years, a Tanners Section in the Toronto Board of Trade, composed of tanuers all over Ontario. There has also been, for a number of years, the Tan- ners' Association of Canada, which is a Dominijon-wide body. We have been discussing the ad- viability of having just one or- ganization. We have not reached any definite conclusion. That de- pends on what could be done to carry on the work each section has under way. I understand tho Tanners' Association of Canada had a meeting to-day. What trans- pired I do not know." K. M. Kilbourne, Secretary- Treasurer of Wiekett & Craig Li- mited, stated that the -proposal had been made that such a step would be advantageous to the tanning industry as a whole, and it was simply a question of elim- inating duplication. Holding the Bag In the course of his presiden- tial address at the annual meet- ing, Mr. Davis declared that for several years the tanners had been forced to "carry the bag" for the entire shoe and leather in- dustry. The tanners' raw mater- fal, according to established rules of the trade, he pointed out, had to be paid for in cash and his 'leather sold on terms. "If," con- tinued Mr, Davis, "he is going to (Continued on page 3) JAPAN RECEIVES PLAN FOR PEACE Four Out of Five Proposals Reported to be Acceptable Tokio, Feb. 3.--A Foreign Of- fice spokesman indicated to-day that the first four proposals in the Anglo-American peace plan for China and Japan probably would be acceptable to Japan, but sald the fifth was "absolutely unac- ceptable." The fifth condition was consid- ered doubly unacceptable as fit presumably applied to Manchu- ria as ol as to the situation in Shanghai and Nanking, It pro- vided for negotiations to settle all outstanding controversies with the ald of neutral observers or participants. Points of Peate Plan The Anglo - American peace plan, submitted to Japan and China, offers a basis for solution of the entire Far Eastern dis- pute. It could be made to include negotiation of the Manchurian problem. , The plan contains five points, as follows: 1--Cessation of all acts of vio- lence by both sides forthwith. 2--No further mobilization or reparation whatever for further Rostilities between the two na- tions. 3--Withdrawal of both Japa- nese and Chinese combatants from all points of mutual con- tact in the Shanghal area. 4--Protection of the interna- tional settlement by .the estab lishment of neutral zones to di- vide the combatants; these zones to be policed by neutrals; the ar- rangements to be set up by the consular authorities, Must Act Promptly b--Upon acceptance of these conditions prompt advances to be made in negotiations to settle all outstanding controversies between the two nations in the spirit of the Pact of Paris and the reso- lution of the League of Nations of December 9, proposing an in- vestigating commission without prior demand or reservaticn and with the ald of neutral observers 'or participants, MINSTREL SHOW GREAT SUCCESS A.Y.M.C. Staged Brilliant Program Before Very Large Audience The eighth annual minstrel show by the members of the An- glicah Young Men's Club of Bt. George's Church was all it was advertised to be. There was a good house to witness the first night's performance, last night, Really funny Jokes, novelty mu- sie, humorous skits, clever end- men and a very dignified interlo- cutor went to make up one of the best shows of this kind that has ever heen witnessed by an Osh- awa audience. It was a splendid exhibition of negro humour with laughs for the on-lookers from beginning to end. There is the ex- perience gained by staging the seven previous shows, and many of the young men who took part in the show last night were with the company when it showed first eight years ago. A delightful diversion from the otherwise humorous programme wag the dramatic reading of "Laska' by the interlocutor, Har- old Smith. Mr. Smith, the direc- tor of the show, proved himself talented, mot only in the role of director but in that of an actor. His rendition of the time-worn selection, was very cleverly done with all the dramatic expression necessary to move the sternest lis- tener. "Bob" Stacey, pianist, and his orchestra provided an excellent musical background for the show as well as being an added feature of the whole affair. The orches- tra was composed of F. Brown, J. Allison, P, Phillips, H, Bates, F. Turk, M. Morris and D. Found. A novelty ukelele and banjo band that played several selections was composed of M., Burnett, M. Mec- Lean, H. McDonald, W. Gihbie and D. Thompson. The harmonica and banjo band that played such selections ag "O Suzanna" and "Dem Goldne Slippers", was met with great applause, Playing in it were H. McDonald, W. Gibbie, D, Thompson, R. Faulkner, A. Brown, B. Vandewalker, H. Wood and G. Davis, The end-men, the four impor- tant characters of any ministrel show, and in the show last night, exceedingly witty and funny, were: Clarence Keith, Norm Wal- ker, Bud Rowden and Ed, Jef- frey. The latter of these and Clar- ence Keith appeared with George Walsh, Don. Smith and Bill Adams in the humorous sketch, "Two Scared Coons." The skele- ton that is used In this skit was cleverly carved from wood by Alf. Evans, one of the Club members. "Safety Razors First" was the name of another skit, in which George Weldon and Fred Ford- ham took part. The chorus was on the stage for the entire first half of the programme, of "which features were: songs by two of the end- men, George Walsh, D, Luckhurst and G, Jacobi, These numbers and selections by the novelty bands were interspersed by minstrel show jokes, and choruses. Those in the chorus included L. K. Groom, H. Heath, B, Stred- wick, J. Weller, 'T. Brown, R. Dryden, H. Armstrong, D, Clark, G. King, D. Smith, D. Gelkie, C. Nash, G. Cambpell, T. Clark, R. Goring, W. Suddard, F. Ellegett, B Dalton, H. Brockwell, A. Swal- low, W, Smith, A. Stork, C. Clary, C, Campbell, V. Wood, G. Davis, G. Jacobi, M. McLean, H. McDon- ald, D. Thompson, G. Walsh, R. Faulkner, A, Brown, B. Vande- walker, W. Gibbie, Wm. Burdett, W. Adams and D. Luckhurst. The efficient stage manager was Alf, Evans. Wolfe Miller was in charge of all publicity and ad- vertising and the electrician who looked after all the lighting ef- fects on the stage was Harry Fitz- gerald. JAPAN'S REPLY NOT YET READY Foreign Minister Must First Confer With Other Statesmen (By Canadian Press) Tokyo, Feb. 3.--For- eign Minister Henkichi Yoshizawa went tonight to Okithu to confer with aged Prince Saionji, last of Japanese elder states- men, and it was announc- ed no reply to the peace 'proposals of the powers would be availbale "until +" he returned. UTILITIES COMMISSION ASKED TO LET SPACE - IN THE NEW BUILDING "| Deputation From Council * at Meeting of Commis- sion Last Night--No De- cision Reached But Rent al to be Fixed : CIVIC DEPARTMENTS NEED OFFICE ROOM Commission Received Re- solution From Property Owners' Association and Central Council of Rate- payers--Are Being Con- sidered ee, A deputation from the o council waited upon the P Utilities Commission last with a view to certain ments under jurisdictiop ...0 in council leasing space Ofj;.q when ond floor of the Publi, of the building which is NO'pathered in The deputation which, oy meeting, posed of Aldermen Bij" john ker, Cawker and Mo was elected ed themselves as fi vice-President pressed with the foe Rogeneath; as there was plelient, |, S, Ayles- the various deparfy and Secretary- exception of the ris Hay, Campbell and the Board of pointed out by . the several fairs that the space Fe: Belleville, Aug. the departments Napanee, Sept. 6- was most inadept, 27-28; Campbell to the best inter Coe Hill, Sept. 13- partments to s&ept 9-10; Wooler, cious accommodayft, Sept. 15-16; No definite acth; Stirling, Sept. ter was taken as tSept. 27-28; Mar- ties Commission wMadoe, Oct. 4-5; to submit figures 17; Roseneath, for its consideratiopn.tville, Oct. 8; son, chairman of the ¢ $ stated however, that the record a8 sion would give the mattin grants consideration, Ratepayers' Letter Tabled A letter from the Central Rate-, payers' Association was read in which that body asked that all water services in the city be metered and stating that the golf and bowling clubs and garages in the city were on the flat rate which was not fair to other users. Tho communication was laid on the table until such a time as a complete report is received on the survey of water services now be- ing carried out in the city. A communication was also re- ceived from the Oshawa Proper- . ty Owners Association which re- spectfully requested that the commission settle all accounts for water with the parties making the request for service and stat- ing that the association objected to the billing of property owners, who had not made application for the installation of water fa- cilities in houses owned by them. To Get Legal Opinion The question after some dis-. ~ cussion, was laid on the table and' the secretary Instructed to get a ruling from the city solicitor as to the validity of charging wa= ter rates, which were in arrears, against the property as taxes in, cases where the tenant or the owner applied for water service. In another letter from thao same organization a resolution passed at the first meeting of the Property Owners stated that the members objected to accounts for electrical service rendered by the commission being assessed against the landlords for services for which the landlord did not make application. The question was filed by the commission, A communication from the Dawe's Monthly Auditing Service was read and tabled. SESE RFE ERE REESE CANDLEMASS DAY It the old superstition about the bear or the bad- ger, seeing its shadow on Candlemas Day is to be be- Heved, then the winter in this district is well past the half-way mark as neither of these animals could see their shadows at any time yesterday unless they waited until the street lights were turned on in the evening. ' An old Sdottish ballad reads: -- "It Candlemas Day be dry or fair The half of winter's to come and mair, If Candlemas Day be wet and foul The half of winter's gane at Yule," Yesterday was Candle- mas Day, and it was cer- tainly "wet and foul," so that there appears to be some possibility of the | 'usual fashion parade tak- ing place at Easter this year after all, LEE AE JR EAE OE 2 Ak BL BE IE AE BE AR ER NE OE BT RR ON OR NE NN I IIE AE IR IEW PELL TL BEE #8580080 085000 ERAGE RENTERS 5 d | i k i