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PAGE FOUR THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1946 | _ATEST NEWS OF THE COUNTY TOWN OF WHITBY Whitby Editor, W. J. Duthie, Business Office, Miss G. Macpherson Phone 703, All Departments Crown Attorney Shows How Lottery Question Relates to Law of Realm Does the fact that money, raised by service clubs at lotteries and raffles, is used for benevolent . purposes justify these lotteries? Crown Attorney A. C. Hall says "No," and yesterday in his speech to the Whitby Rotary Club at the Royal Hotel he gaveq the Rotarians a very able outline of the foundations of law to prove that in this case, as in most others, the end does not justify the means. "In the United States now Lewis is setting himself up in defiance of the sovereign power of the state," he told his audience. "To him the end justifies the means, In essence the same applies to the lotteries-- that is, a defiance of the power of the state--although there is a great difference in degree." Mr, Hall was introduced by Police Chief J. W. Elliott a one of the oungest men ever to become mayor of a iv and as the present holder of one of the most responsible posi- tions in the county, that of Crown Attorney. Importance of Laws * By means of a survey of law from jts earliest beginnings Mr. Hall brought home to his listeners the fmportance of the law, and the equal imporpance of seeing to it that minof infractions were not allowed to go unpunished. deterred these infractions would grow from minor to major cases of breaking the law, he said. Quoting from his experiences dur- ing the war, when he served with the 3rd Canadian Division, he said that soldiers had taken large amounts of money from German prisoners and from the bodies of dead German troops. Unless stop- ped, he continued, this would have, and in some cases did, lead to a growing disregard for property rights and personal rights, to un- restricted looting and to murder. "If the average citizen loses his respect for these rights he will end up committing a murder," he added. Reasonableness of Laws He described the progressive de- velopment of the law from the social contact between members of a community for the protection of rights of property and life, through the tyrannical power of the kings, to the Magna Charta and the legal problems of the reign of Charles I. He quoted the words of the French thinker, Voltaire, who said, "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." He stressed the reasonableness of law, stating that there is a reason underlying every law, and that if we could only go back to these rea- sons we would see the necessity of obeying the law, not because we are forced to, but because of its reasonableness. E. H. Graham conveyed the thanks and appreciation of the Ro- tarians to Mr. Hall for his interest ing and enlightening talk. Salvation Army Tag Day Saturday Under the direction of Captain J. Wilson, leader at the Whitby Salvation Army Citadel, the Salva tion Army will hold a tag day in Whitby next Saturday. In September the Army made a nation-wide appeal for the Home Front, but returns were less than needed and the local branch will attempt to reduce their deficit with this tag day. They appeal for the support of Whitby Citizens, for the carrying on of their good Work. ; Set Bail $2000 On Driving Charge Clifford Goodwin of Toronto, ap- peared in Police Court here yester- day afternoon and was charged with dangerous driving, the charge arising from an accident at Petti- coat Creek on the Dundas Highway, Nov. 9, in which two people lost their lives. Just released from Oshawa Gen- eral Hospital where he had been recovering from injuries received in the accident, Goodwin was re- manded in custody for a week on the request of Crown Attorney A. C. Hall, Bail was set at $2000 by Magistrate F. 8. Ebbs. Try a classified advertisement for If un- | To Appear Here REGINALD GEEN Widely known musician and choir leader, who will conduct the Motor City Choir of 60 voices at a per- formance in Whitby United Church on Monday evening. This concert is being sponsored by the Whitby Ro- tary Club and the proceeds will go towards community work, Local Shovellers Caught Napping By Early Snow Slopping around in "the beautiful white stuff" reminded Whitby peo- ple that the season for shoveling had arrived. Not too many availed themselves of the opportunity, and as a result most people arrived home with well soaked feet, as the inches of snow changed to leather- penetrating slush. The youngsters enjoyed it how= ever, one young girl even going 80 far as to get her skis out for the winter. It is probable that she didn't get far on them yesterday, the consistency of the snow being close to that of mud. It was good for snowballs, though, both small and large varieties, and one melting snow man was seen during the day. Fred O'Dell, works superintend- ent, revealed that the town had not been caught napping by the early fall, Although there was no need for the snowplow to take to the streets, it was ready if the fall got out of hand. Sanding equipment is also ready if the slush should turn to ice and make the roads danger- ous for traffic, Manchester By M. CROSIER Correspondent Nov. 27: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pin- der of Toronto spent last weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Masters. Our hope for a speedy recovery goes out to Mrs. Roy Goode who is ill in" Oshawa hospital. Miss Helen Crosier, Toronto, spent last Wednesday with her parents here. Mr. Stanley Scarlett. of Toronto was with Mr. and Mrs, Grant Christie over the weekend. Mr, Bob McPhayden of Shirley was a guest at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Ben Roberts on Sunday. On Sunday next, Dec. 1st, Sunday School will be held at the usual hour. In the evening at 7.30, Pros- pect congregation will unite with Manchester and Sacrament will be administered when Rev. Mr. Gard- iner of Kedron will be the officlat- ing minister. Special music is being arranged and we hope for a good attendance at this service. Mr. Jas, Miller of Manitoba called on relatives here last week. Mrs. 8. Cook is visiting her daughter in Whitby. . Mrs. W. F. Dobson visited friends in Port Perry on Sunday. VIVIEN CLAUDE LEIGH - RAINS Cernard Shaws Wath al FD) CLEQPAIRA' LJ By Avongimens with . DAVID O.SELZNICK Whitby News TELEPHONE 703 Mayor R. M. - Deverell returned yesterday from a short Visit to Ot- tawa. * PP T. Merton Palmer, of North Bay and formerly of Whitby, was in 'yesterday to attend the funer- f the late William Stone, ha 0 Mr. and Mrs. I. Thomson, Brock Street South, left on Tuesday for Owen Sound, Ontario, to attend the funeral of the former's uncle who passed away suddenly on Sunday. A Rev. David Marshall, of St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church, under- went a serious operation at the Oshawa General Hospital yester- day, and his doctor reports that he is making favorable progress. a A 4 A large group of members of the Whitby branch of the Ladies' Aux~ iliary, Canadian Legion, travelled by bus to Cobourg last night to at- tend a District meeting of the Le- | gion Ladies' Auxiliary. Among the Teumsts Tat yesterday's meeting of the Whitby Rotary Club at the Royal Hotel were Reginald Geen of Oshawa; T. Merton Pal- mer of North Bay, and J. M. Hicks of Whitby. LR Mr. James Connor, who has been in Oshawa Hospital for the past two weeks where he underwent an oper- ation, ha; recovered sufficiently to be able to return home here He will be confined to his home for some weeks yet. - LJ] The annual bridge and tea given by the Castle Chapter, Alumnae As- sociation, Ontario Ladies' College, was held on Monday afternoon in the concert hall of the College, with Mrs, Leo Gray of Oshawa, the pres- ident of the Chapter, receiving the many guests. There were over 20 tables occupied for bridge, and the four prizes were drawn for by Miss Mary Elizabeth Grobb, the winners being Mrs, J. R. Frost, Mrs. J. W. Elliott, Miss Birdie Wilson and Mrs, E. H. Graham. Conveners for the refreshments which were served were Mrs, H. C. Phillips and Mrs. R. G. Grobb. Miss A. A, Maxwell, the former Dean of the College, and Mrs. J. D. Smith, president of the Ryerson Chapter, poured tea from behind a lace-covered table beauti- fully decorated with pink 'mums and candles ana crystal candle- sticks. Several other members 'of the Ryerson Chapter were present and many from Oshawa. Brooklin Couple Observed 45th Anniversary MRS. T. C. BROWN Correspondent Brougham, Nov, 25.--On Thurs- day afternoon, November 21, the WMS. of St. John's met at the home of Mrs. H. Plaxton with a large attendance. Mrs. George Duncan, president, presided, Mrs. Norton gave a fine report of the Western Section part of the proceedings 'at the recent Caval- cade in Oshawa. She also was con- vener of Group "A", which took the study on the "Women of India", A nominating committee was ap- pointed to prepare a list of officers at the December meeting. Mrs. Plax- ton, Mrs. Bayles and Mrs. M. Ellicot served tea. It was a pleasant and profitable meeting. The December meeting of the Friendly Bible Class will be held in the form of a pot-luck supper in Brougham Town Hall on the even- ing of Dec. 2. Surprise Party Mr. and Mrs. DS. Crawford of Brooklin celebrated their 45th wed- ding anniversary on Saturday even- ing, November 23. Their family, including Gordon of Oshawa; Gormley of Enniskillen; Garnet of Whitby; Lorne of Brooklin; Ralph of Brougham, and Elmer of Toron- to, and daughters, Madeline of Aud- ley and Velma of Whitby with their 1y ud presented them with a che- nille y The community was very glad to see the roof going on the Miller building before weather became more severe, Mr. T. Norton arrived home from hunting with a fine deer. Mr and Mrs. Henry Norton, of Lindsay, were guests at the T. Nor- ton home. Mr. Thos. Gammage has been un- der the doctor's care this past week. Mrs. J. Everestt and Mr. Ray Bver- estt have been with him, Mr. and Mrs. Preston of 8t. Thomas, North Dakota, have been week-end visitors with relatives here. . W. J. Brown and Mrs. Brown were with their mother on Sunday. Old-timers sympathize with Jane Liscombe, who is now in Qshawa General Hospital, having undergone an operation for amputation of one of her limbs, Euchre and Dance The firemen sponsored a euchre | and bingo in the hall on. Friday Card of Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Kemp, Mr. and Mrs. F., T. Rowe and Mrs. J. Draper wish to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the acts of kind- ness, messages of sympathy and beau- tiful floral offerings received from their kind friends and neighbors during thelr recent ber ent an lly thanking the nurses, Dr. Ruddy and Dr. Macdougall, for their kindness dur- ing Miss Kemp's illness, Mr. and Mrs. Ji to thank their fries es Connor wish also the I.O.O.F, for flowers and fruit and other kind- ness: during Mr. Connor's illness in Oshawa Hospital ad also thank Dr. J, O. Ruddy and the nurses at the Oshe awa Hospital for their kind af tion. families, gave them a surprise par-|. H.M.S. Obdurate Hits Heavy Stuff } The man who likes to keep his feet dry has no place aboard a destroyer, as you can see this photo of His Majesty's destroyer Obdurate makes it clear. The craft is shown smothered in spray during recent naval manoeuvres. Several ships are reported ifi distress off the English coast as a result of torrential rains which has been beating England and South Wales. Families are marooned, transportation interrupted and many rivers have overflown. Ask Planners Reclassify Eight Disputed Houses Members of the Town Planning Board, meeting last night in the Library 'Board room, discussed a letter from G. L. Keirstead request- ing that they re-classify his bunga- lows as residences. Mr, Keirstead pointed out in his letter that the "bungalows were of sound construction; had frontages of thirty-five feet or more; had adequate sanitary conveniences and were classified as residences by the HEPC" ' Mr. Frost advised the Board that the claim that the Hydro had clas- sified the buildings as residences had been investigated, and he had been advised that the Hydro did not attempt to classify any building, but merely rated them as dwelling or commercial accounts. After some discussion the Board reported to the Town Council, that "it could see no reason for changing its original view that Mr. Keir- stead's buildings were acceptable only as tourist cabins and that they should not be sold as dwellings." At the last meeting of the Town Council it was decided to ask the Board of Health to investigate these houses to see whether they fulfilled the terms of the building bylaw. Also they voted to have the town solicitor write to. Mr. Keirstead in- forming him that he was not to attempt to sell the buildings as resi- dences until the Board had reached a decision. Must Pay Upkeep Court Rules "I may be going against my bet- ter judgment a little, hut I am going to place you on suspended sen- tence," Magistrate F. S. Ebbs told Alfred G. Mathews, of Toronto, in Police Court yesterday after finding him guilty on a charge of non-sup- port. He ordered Mathews to pay his wife $20 a week for the support of the three children under 16 years of age. Mrs. Mathews had applied for re- lief and been told that she would have to lay a charge of non-support against her husband from whom she has been separated for 18 months. Accused claimed that the terms of the separation agreement called for weekly payments of $20, or half of his earnings if he were making less than $30 a week. "The accused may have been la- boring under a delusion," comment- ed Crown Attorney A. C. Hall. Ac- cording to the law he is responsible for the support of his wife and children, agreement or not. evening. Although the weather was unfavorable quite a number were present and report a very enjoyable evening. The younger generation, assigted by some adults, are very busy pre- paring the ground for a skating rink at the Firehall grounds. Scott Twp. Council Gets Acclamation As a result of the nomination meeting held for the Scott Town- ship Council on Monday night, Wil- mot Bain received an)acclamation for his eleventh term as reeve of the township. Also returned to of- fice by acclamation were the other members of his council, Bertwin Blackburn, Albert Thaxter, . Lloyd Profit and Stanley Miller. Mr, Bain has been reeve of his township for ten years, although not consecutively, and this will mark the eleventh year that he has rep- resented Scott Township on the County Council. Fined $10, Costs For Intoxication Robert Armstrong was fined $10 and costs on a charge of intoxica- tion in police court yesterday, and received a week's remand on a charge of having liquor in his car. Bert Fraser, Clive Fox, Fred Chomiskey, .Elgin Richards, Bruce Wilson and Ronald Cox were all fined $5 and costs for disturbing the peace by fighting on the street. OFF THE MENU . (Edmonton Journal) ~ South American Indians are said to be fond of ants fried in butter. A dish like this would never go over in Canada--we can't get the butter. Whitevale Happenings By EDITH PARKS Correspondent Nov, 27: A week ago this past Sunday, Rev. A. J. Heal of Pirst Baptist Church spoke in Toronto at the African Methodist Episcopal Church where he was accorded a warm welcome by the colored peo- ple. In his stead in Whitevale, Mrs. Heal brought the message, while Deacon. Sinclair led in the service. A report of the youth for Christ Rally held in Maple Leaf Gardens, was given by Miss Kathryn Turner and Mrs. Charles Ireson. The re- port of the Regular Baptist Con- vention which was held in Jarvis Street Baptist Church recently was given by Mr, Sinclair. Cottage prayer meeting was held last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Benson Draper of Green River, where Mrs, James Sinclair led in Devotions and Rev. Frank Keyes of Huntsville brought the message of the evening. BY.PU. will be held in the '1.O,OF. Hall on Friday evening of this week at 8 p.m. where there will be devotions and recreation in the form of volley ball and badmin- ton. Come and have a happy time of fellowship. Watch for further announcement regarding the Public School Christ- mas concert, The United Church also will be announcing more about their Christmas concert which will be held on December 20, as far as is now known. The Women's Institute met last Wednesday afternoon in the White vale Public Library and enjoyed hearing Mrs. Cook of Green River who spoke to them. Ladie§ from Markham brought music in song. Got Nine Deer Our local nimrods bagged nine deer while they were away. We understand they had a very fine cook in the person of Mr. J, Sun- derland. Miss Virginia Major and a friend were in Whitevale this past week- end. , Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Fleming spent Sunday in Toronto where they called on friends. Mr. and Mrs. Cole of Toronto vis- ited with Mrs. Hugh Pugh during the week-end. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Tweedie spent va few days at Scugog last week. Mr. A, E. Fleming and Mr. K. C. Donnelly visited at the Royal Win- ter Fair last week. Mr. Sid Pugh was there also. Mr. Robert Brownridge was home for the week-end. Whitby Bowlers Start Playoffs " In the first round of the playoffs in the Whitby Bowling League six teams were eliminated and the other six teams go on to the second round, scheduled for next Monday night. Playing at Marlow's Bowling Al- leys, the Kinsmen eliminated the the lead of the league, Ajax put the Hardwares out, 8-Balls defeated. the Red Wings, Butts topped Munns, Brooklin did the same for the Sooners and Pickering Farms ousted Stiner's Dodgers. Standing After the finish of the schedule the standing of the teams was as follows: Alley Cats .., 19 Red Wings .. 12 19. Hardwares .,. 12 1 Stiner's ...... 13 The schedule for next Monday's game is: 7 p.m. Kinsmen vs. 8-Balls, Butt's vs. Ajax. 845 p.m.--Brooklin vs. Pickering Farms, Announcements RESERVE THE DATE, NOVEMBER 29th, for Scout and Club Methers Auxillary Bazaar, to be held in the Council Chamber. There will be on sale tables of Aprons, Fancy Work, Surprise 3 Table, etc. Afternoon Tea, from po NOT FORGET THE LYRIC MALE The Turkey Wouldn't Trot £0 8 It looks as Britain's though | smallest postman, Donald McNeil, aged 63 and only 4 ft. tall, is going to have a tough time delvering this "package." But delivering strange parcels comes naturally to the little man who often picks up stray animals on his round along the fringe of wild Dartmoor country near Roxborough, Devon, Eng. Stray cows and horses and this 30 1b. turkey are all in the day's work. Off came Donald's belt and, with the reluctant gobbler in tow, he continued his route until he found its owner, . 1 Whitby, Phone 613 t, of Toronto who will present an all 8 C t A 's Presbyterian Church, on Thursday, November 28th, under the direction of Mr, Frederick Thomas. Solos 4 Mrs. Newstead, soprano; Mr, Blac Baritone, and Mr, tcherd, Musical Sav: Admission 50 cents, children 25 oen Whitby Classified Pullets. Apply A. Goralcgyk, Kingston road east, opposite Maple Lodge. in Bt. FOR SALE -- PAIR BOOTS AND skates, size 5, (black). Child's boo d skates, white, ize 9, girl's Ski Suit, green and brown, size 12. Apply 147 Try street, Whitby. (Nov.28) FOR BALE..8) pup WELL SPRING filled mattress, 1fke new, 1.2 size, bed couch mattress and ladies' brown her- ringbone tailored suit, size 17-18, Phone Whitby 2246. (Nov.28) FOR SALE--TWO PAIRS OF LADIES' white boots and tube skates, size 5 and 8. Phone 440, Whitby. (Nov.28) WANTED---HOUSEKEEPER OR GIRL for general housework, all modern con- veniences, Sleep in or out. Good wages. Mrs. MacDonald, Pickering, Phone Pickering 121. (Nov.28) WA! K SHELVES OR CUP- FOR SALE COAL HEATER, GOOD otidition, Apply 121 Byron street north . WANTED TO BUY -- ALL KINDS OF Faulty, aise 22 and, aid leathers ghest market prices. . Parker, 321 Brock 8t. N. Phone pnd FOR SALE -- BOY'S THREE-PIECE sult, coat leggings, helmet, sand blank- et cloth, size 4 years. Apply 218 Dundas FOR SALE -- MOFFAT ELECTRIC Range, electric washer, coal or wood range with heating closet, two iron beds with sp . All in good condi y Gale, Town Line, RR. 1, : (Nov.27) FOR SALE CABIN TRAILER, WIN- Alley Cats, who had been tied for |. Discuss Number Homes For Vets To Be Built On Green Street Site R. Schofield told Whitby Town Planning Board last night that the Central Housing and Mortgage Company, principals in the Integrated Housing plan for the town, had approved a modification of the original plan for ten houses on the Green Street prop-g erty, but that they would mot ap- prove the recommendation of Coun- cil suggesting a reduction to six. "Central Housing are firm in their determination to build good low cost homes for - veterans," he said, "and they will not approve any moves which will bring the monthly payments higher than the veterans' ability to pay." He then demonstrated to the Board how added frontage would increase the cost beyond the limits set. Boards Recommendation After considerable discussion the Board made the following recom- mendation to the Council: "That this Board recommend to the Town Council, after a very full discussion, of the whole project, that a minimum of eight houses be built on Green Street and St. John Street, preferably five on Green Street and three on a curve at the corner of Green and St. John Sts, it being understood that this pro- ject is acceptable to Central: Hous- ing provided that space can be found immediately adjacent to this area, for two or three more houses, or alternatively, additional property, to the south for six more houses. Should no additional property be available in the vicinity then Ceii- tral Housing will agree only to erecting a minimum of nine houses on the present property." Mr. Schofield impressed the Board with the need for an early decision. This was important, he said, as most builders were making their plans and commitments were next year's projects, and there were top few bullders with experience in large contracts to fill the demand. Wins Laurels At Sports Meet At one of the first athletic meets to be held in the province since the end of the war, in Beaverton on November 22, Gerald Bracey, rep- resenting Whitby High 8chool, placed in all the five events that he entered. He won his specialty, the 440- dash, placed second in the high jump, the hop, step and jump and the 880, and was third in the 40-yd. dash, There were many entries from Fenelon Falls, Lindsay, Oril- lia and Beaverton at the meet. During the week-end Gerald was announced as the junior champion of the Shamrock Athletic Club and was presented with a medal by the president and chief coach, Ben Fall- man. Obituary JOHN J. MURPHY An employee of the ONR for 80 years, John J. Murphy of 320 Brock Ave, Toronto, died Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He had been re- tired for 15 years. Mr. Murphy was born in Whitby and was a member of St. Helen's Church. Surviving are his widow, Mary Curtis Mur- phy; three daughters, Mrs. 8. Fep- ley, Mrs. K. Soden and Mrs. P. Gil- bert, al three sons, Leo, Curtis and Joseph. The late Mr. Murphy resided with, his parentg at Port Whitby, prior to his going to Toronto to re- side. He will be remembered by many of the older restdents in town. Past Masters Are Honored At Composite Lodge The annual Past Masters' Night of Composite Lodge No. 30, AF. & AM, was held in the Masonic Tem- ple on Monday evening, with an al- most record attendance of members. Especially large wag the group of past masters who attended to take part, among them being a number who had occupied the Master's chair from thirty to forty years ago, and who still maintain an ace tive interest in the Lodge. Presiding officer for the evening wag W. Bro. W. G. Augustus who was Worshipful Master ten years ago, and his officers for the even. ing were largely those who occupied offices in the lodge at that time. Among the senior past masters pres- ent were W. Bros. W. J H. Richarde son, W. M. Pringle, J. W. Bateman, W. M. Jermyn, and F. T. Mathison. Following the meeting, a banquet was held at which W. Bro. Wm. Davidson presided, when a number of the past masters were called up= on for reminiscent remarks. PUC Workers Ask for Union After being notified that some of their Public Utility Commission workmen had applied for member= ship in the International Brother= hood of Electrical Workers, AF.L., the commissioners last night held a meeting to which they invited rep- resentatives of the workmen to dis cuss grievances, The Commission had been' ine formed of this desire for unioniza=- tion by a letter from the War Labor Board at Queen's Park asking for certification of these men as union members, and stating that 4 bare gaining representative would handle negotiations for a contract. No Decision Expressing themselves as strongly against meeting an outside repre' sentative, the commissioners ' last™ night asked the men to form a com= mittee which would meet them at a later date to discuss wages and oth- er points of grievance. The decision of the men will be given the P.UC. at their next regular meeting. Said Chairman Wm. Pringle, "The P.U.C. has spent over $19,000 this year in setting up a pension plan for employees, and I also feel that there should be some raise in pay." He pointed out that only about a third of the workmen were affected by this union, the line foremen, line- men and equipment men. The present rate of pay for P.U.C. workmen ranges from 58 cents per hour for Taborers to 88 cents per hour for foremen,_ according to & statement issued bythe Commission. RADIO SERVICE GUARANTEED - IMMEDIATE BUTT RADIO & APPLIANCE 130 Brock St. N,, Whitby Tel. 107 after which date right to TENDERS Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 12 noon on Monday, December 2nd, 1946, for the purchase and removal of the Steel Tower and Bell situated in rear of the Municipal Buildings, Whitby, known as 201 Brock Street South, tender to include undertaking to remove structure completely not later than December 31st, 1946, terminated without refund of any part of price. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 8S. PEAKE, Chairman, Property Committee, Town of Whitby. remove structure shall be struction and Maintenance the Engineer. December 9th, 1946. N terized. Apply 620 Dundas street east, NOTICE Applications will be received by the undersigned for the position of "General Foreman" for the County of Ontario Road System. Applicants must be capable of taking responsible charge of works relative to Con- Any further information desired communicate with Applications must be in the Engineer's Office by. of roads. D. J. KEAN, " i!