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PAGE TWO THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 194% : Deaths * COCKERTON---Entered into rest in,the Oshawa General Jospttal, on es, December 4 s band of Emily id 1948. Service 2 p.m. Oshawa Cemetery. GREGORY~-At the Oshawa General Hospital on Tuesday, December 30th, 1947, Mary Reeson, beloved wife of James Gregory, 201 Bond St. East, Oshawa, Funeral from Luke McIntosh Funeral Home, 152 King St. East, on Friday, January 2nd at 2 p.m. Interment Union Cemetery. SAMANSKI--At Oshawa General Hos- ital on Tuesday, December 30th, Tour, Marie Carol, beloved daughter of Js and Me. Fw eK, ed 1 year, 3 months, . Resting at the W. C. Town and Sons Funeral Home, 110 Dundas St. E., Whitby. Puneral on Thursday, Janu- ary 1st, 1948 at 2 o'clock. Interment $t. Jonn's R.C. Cemetery. 'In Memoriam AYRES--In loving memory of Herbert Ayres, who passed away December 31, 1946. ' Loving and kind in all his ways, Upright and just to the end of his days. Sincere and kind in heart and mind, What a beputiful memory he left be- v hind. ~Elva and Bll, EAVIS--In loving memory of a dear BEY and mother, Violet Louisa Bea- vis, who passed away January 1st, 1942. Wa, have only your memory Dear Mother To remember our whole life through; But the sweetness will linger forever As we. treasure the image of you. --=Lovingly ri bered by b and family. GOODELL -- In loving memory of & dear mother and grandmother Re- becca Goodell, who passed away Jan- wary 1st, 1945. "Time changes many things, " But love and memory ever cling. --Sadly missed by Isabel and family. " SCOTT--In loving memory of 8 dear ~ gathet aud gracdPRero*~Rililam Scott, who passed away January 1, 1943. You are not forgotten Father dear, Nor ever will you be; As long as life and memory last, We will remember thee, --Lovingly remembered by Stanley, Edith and Mary. Ohituary ALFRED COCKERTON A veteran of the South African 'war and World War I, Alfred Cock- erton, beloved husband of the for- mer Emily Wilson, died in the Osh- awa General Hospital late Tuesday, December 30, in his 78th year. Mr. Cogkerton had been seriously ill for thé past week, Born in London, England, in Oc- tober, 1870, he was married in Lon. den on February 14, 1897 and came from London to Oshawa 41 years ago. During the South African cam- paign in 1801 and 1802, he took part in the actions at Transvaal, Drie- fontein and Paardebery and took part in the relief of Kimberley, Mr. Cockerton served with the Imper- ial Army for seven years in India and also saw service at Malta and Cyprus, In World .War I he was in wunifom from 1914 to 1919. Besides his wife he is survived by five daughters, Mrs. George Murray (Dally), Mrs. George Gibson (Eliza. beth), Mrs, Leonard Welsh (Elsie) Jrs. Fred Nash (Nellie), and Mrs. Jumes Taylor (Dorothy) and three sons, Allred, William and Albert Cockerion, all of Oshawa. Also sur- viving are ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral will be held from the Armstrong Funeral Home at 2 p.m, on Friday, January 2, followed by in- ,tertment in Oshawa Cemetery. The services will be conducted by Rev. D. M. Rose, rector of St. George's Anglican Church, MRS. JAMES GREGORY In failing health for several years,, Mary E. Reeson, beloved wife of James Gregory, 201 Bond Street East, died in the Oshawa General Hospital on Tuesday, December 30, in her 78th year. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, Edward Reeson, the deceased was born in Darlington Township on May 4, 1870 and was married on October 26, 1908. She was a member of King Street United Church and was a life mem- ber of the Women's Missionary So- ciety and was also active in the Ladies Aid of the church in which she served as treasurer for a num ber of years. Besides her husband she is sur- vived by one son, Harvey Hays of Windsor.. three step daughters, Mrs, E. J. Goodman (Meta) of Osh- awa; Mrs. W. Adams (Ethel) of ioronto and Mrs. 8. Flintoff (Fern) of Belleville; and one stepson, Ed- gar Gregory of Kitcheaer. Also surviving are three brothers, George and Artnur Reeson of Oshawa and Charles Reeson of Brooklin, The. funeral will be held from the Luke-MecIntosh Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 2, followed by interment in the Union Ceme- tery. The services will be conduct- ed by Rev. J. V. McNeely, minister of King Street United Church, as- sisted by Rev. T. H. P. Anderson, minister 'of Centre Street United Church, Sklar Furniture Company Marks Anniversary The Sklar Furniture Manufact- uring Company was host last night at a reception and dinner to the officers, directors and re- presentatives of industry in Osh- awa at the Hotel Genosha. T. L. Wilson, President of the Chamber of Commerce was Chairman, and since it was oné year ago that the Sklar Furniture Manufacturing Company had lo- cated in Oshawa, Mayor Frank McCallum extended congratula- tions on the progress made during their first year and wished them success during the years to come, Other speakers were Dr. W, H. Gifford, Chairman of the Indust- rial Committee of 'the Chamber of Commerce, James B. Highfield, General Manufacturing Manager, ueneral Moiors, and others. The host company was represented by Sam Sklar and his three broth- ers, Harry, Joe and Lew. The Sklar brothers were intro. duced by George Garner, Secre- tary-Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, who following the in- troduction of those in attendance, told of the success that this com- pany had attained since coming to Oshawa and of the part played by the Chamber of Commerce in helping them surmount some of the difficulties with which they had- been confronted during the past year. Sam Sklar, representing the Sklar Furniture. Company, was loud in his praise of the services that they had received from the Chamber of Commerce and he said that they were tendering the dinner in an effort to show their appreciation for the splendid ser. vices received. "We commenced operations in Oshawa with a staff of four or five people," said Mr, Sklar, 'and at the present time have reached a point where approximately 35 to 40 people are now employed. With the developments that we have planned, I think it is safe to anticipate that i¢ will not be in the too far distant future when we will have employed a staff of between two and three hundred. At the present time we are parti- cularly pleased with the progress that we have made and with the manner in which our products have been received throughout Canada' by both large and small retail outlets." Amos Cain, National President of the Furniture Travellers' Asso- ciation, was present and tendered a very warm tribute to the Sklar brothers, who he said had given their services during the recent world conflict and had come back School Meeting (Continued fro: Page 1) Commission representative estimat. ed that there was ony "15 per cent lighting" in the school, Mrs. Thomas told ratepayers. : Mr. Pierson, secretary-treasurer of the board, said he had attempted to keep the affairs of the schoo: section "on an even keel" during his 17 years as secretary-treasurer. » He denied any effort to "dictate" board policy, pointing out that he only had one vote and could bé outvoted on any matter. Turning his fire on the. other twd members of the board, Mr. Pierson sald an attempt had been made t' tell the principal "how to run his school." As an example, Mr. Pierson said the board had turned down Mr. Pascce's request for a supply teacher despite two letters recommending this course of action from the school ctor. Trustee Whittaker and Mrs. Thomas tock the stand that Mr. Pascoe's reason for requesting a supply teacher was "ridiculous" since the time to be covered by thé supply teacher was used by Mr. Pas- coe for activities unconnected with school administration. The letters from Inspector A. A. Mwchibald had been solicited, Mrs. Thomas charged. Letters Not Solicited Mr. Pascoe, commenting on this charge today, sald the letters were "definitely not" solicited. Every other school in the pro- vince of comparable size has a supply teacher, he said, pointing out that Westmount School with 420 pupils and 11 rooms was third largest in the Oshawa district. Only two schools in the city, Centre Street and Ritson Road, were larg- ed, he said. . "If this is the kind of backbiting and scratching that goes on in the board, I can understand why noth- ing has been done for years," put in Dudley Bradd. Mr. Bradd stood solidly behind Mr. Pascoe, terming him a man who "takes more interest in community life of this district than any man present." "Mr. Pascoe has done well," he added. "Now we should ggt busy and clean out our board." "Everyone -- whether he's janitor or school principal--should be suh- ject to criticism if he doesn't toe the line," interjected Mr, Parks Mr. McKnight, newly - élected trustee, pledged himself to do his best for the school section. "I've got a head of my own and don't le! anyone get the idea I'm going te be a pushover," he declared. By a unanimous vote, the meeting passed a vote of confidence in Mr. Pascoe as principal of the school. A report from Mr. Pierson showed that expenditures for the weaf totalled $27,635 with receipts of $20,694. Included. in the expendi. tures were $16,644 for teachers' salaries; plant operation and main- tenance, $1,560; fuel, $1,150; grant on a debenture to the township, $3,337. Receipts included a grant from the township of $11,370, $2,000 of which had keen returned at the end of the year. The provincial govern- ment grant was $14,792. Gordon Miles and Albert E. Sar- Jo were again named auditors for William E. Noble acted as chair- man for the meeting and A. C. Davies performed the duties of secretary. Following a request from Mr. Pierson, a show-of-hands vote ex- pressed confidence in him as sec- retary-treasurer of the board, ORONO LAWYER K.C. Richard R. Waddell of Orono was included jn the list of new King's Counsel released by Attorney- General Leslie Blackwell yesterday. JEEPS AND JEEPS Edmonton--(CP)--When is a jeep not a jeep? Officials of the Alberta government's motor vehicle branch answer thé question by saying the vehicle is not a jeep when it's a passenger car, truck or tractor. and were setting a pace for othe ers to follow in the matter of re- habilitation, Mr. ¥ields, Manager of the Bank of Nova Scotia, Tor- onto, and three representatives of the T. Eaton Company Limited were also guests on the occasion of the 1st anniversary of the Sklar Furniture Manufacturing Company. MRS. KENNETH FLETCHER Correspondent Harmony, Dec. 31,--In spite of the fact that the annual school meet- ing last night drew a mere handful of ratepayers, a considerable amount of business was dealt with. The secretary-treasurer's general report showed that among other things, cupboards had been built for supplies, the interior of audi- torium, entrances and kitchen had been decorated, and the general condition of the school was 'good. Playground equipment consisting of slides, teeters and swings, donated by the Kinsmen Club had filled a great need in the section and were much enjoyed by the children. Total receipts were $13,617.96, and total expenditures, $12,137.05, leav- ing a balance of $1,480.91 for the coming year. The board of trustees was given power to purchase an additional plece. of land at rear of scheol grounds belonging to Mr. J. R. Johnson, to better facilitate drain- age disposal, Permission from the deputy- minister of education, will be sought to have the date of next annual meeting changed to the first Wed- nesday in January. Plans for the coming year include work on the exterior of building. The board's report, presented by Clarence Greentree, was as follows: 1947 Annual Report Ladies and Gentlemen, Fellow Taxpayers: I herewith present my report for the year 1947, it includes a state. ment of the improvements and re- pairs made, and statistical infor- mation on the cost of education for the y2ar. I trust it will be consid- ered satisfactory. Our teaching staff has continued to give us loyal and efficient ser- vice during the past year. On be- half of myself and the other mem- bers of the board it gives me great | pleasure to again express our ap- preciation of their unfailing co- operation. Your board of trustees for 1947 consisted of: Howard Hoskin, chairman; Gordon Robinson, trustee; Clarence Greentree, sec- retary-treasurer. The teaching staff consisted of: G. A. Korry, principal, teacher of Grades 7 and 8 and manual train- ing; E. A. Maycock, teacher of Grades 5 and 6 and assistant musi- cal director; Miss Betty Stewart, teacher of Grades 3 and 4 and domestic science (Miss Stewart comes to us from near Peterboro as of last September, following the resignation of Miss Campsall of Kingston); Mrs. Alma Pauley, tea- cher of Grades 1 and 2; Mrs. Dolley, permanent supply teacher; Mrs. Maude Pisher, teacher of music. (Note: Mrs, Fisher has termi. nated her work in thig connection, owing to reasons of health. A. E. Maycock will assume these duties). The caretaker is Albert Rundle. The general condition of the school is very good. | Harmony School Board Has Balance From 1947 Early in the year our old friend, the late George Abraham made an excellent job. of building for us, cupboards in our supply room for the storage of school supplies. During the summer vacation of this year the auditorium, teacher's room and library, supply room, kit- chen and entrances were decorated. The interior of the school. now being in first-class shape, it is the anticipation of the board to con- centrate on some exterior repairs to the building. We were fortunate in receiving through the generosity of the gen- erosity of the Kinsmen Club of Oshawa, some playground equip- ment (1 slide, 3 teeters and 3 swings), these pieces were duly installed, and I can assure you they have helped a great deal in filling a very urgent néed in our com- munity and may well lay the foun. dation for further development in the interests of our children. The fire insurance is paid up to March 20, 1948 and will be renewed at that date. ) The. liability insurance which we carry on all puplls, teachers, secret- ary, caretaker and other casual employees from time to time for the upkeep, repair work, general main- tenance, has been paid and will be renewed when necessary. The Board invites you to inspect the school at the close of this meeting. In presenting the financial report, I would ask you to bear in mind the depreciation of the purchasing value of cur dollar: Even to meet the urgent needs, the expenditure might be considered radical by many. The important thing is to face the situation, and then go for- ward with sound plans and a well integrated program. Financial Report Receipts: Balance on hand at end of 1946, $1,475.72; general legis- lative grants, $5717.24; manual training grant, $50.00; home eco- nomieés grant, $60.00; section tax levy (1946), $400.00; section tax levy (1947), -$5900.00; Sunday school rent, $15.00. Total, $13,617.96, Disbursements: (1), cost of in- struction (salaries of principal and teachers), $6,134.48; (2), cost of in. structional supplies (pupil's sup- plies, teacher's supplies, text books, maps, etc.), $390.01; (3), cost of administration (salary of secretary- treasurer, auditors fees, advertising for teachers, calling for tenders, tele« phone calls and stamps), $188.81: (4), cost of school plant operation (caretaker's salary, caretaker's sup- plies, fuel, water and electricity), $2,286.64; (5), cost of maintenance: (insurance, plumbing, heating re- pairs, decorating auditorium, etc.), $1,700.92; (6), cost of auxiliary agencies (grant: for recreational equipment, lumber for sand boxes, baseball bats, etc.), $30.24; (7), grant | on debenture paym Total, $12,137.05. Total receipts ...o...00...$13,617.96 Total disbursements ...... 12,137.05 ' Balance fn bank ........ $1,480.91 ents, $1,196.95 Plead Not Guilty ToJoyRide Counts A charge of car theft with. drawn, Austin Bennett, 21, 262 Nagsau Street, and Betty Howe, 16, 136 Ritson Road South, pleaded not guilty here today to a charge of joyriding, legally termed "taking a car without consent of the owner." Magistrate Frank 8. Ebbs reserved his de- cision until January 12, Both accused = were brought to Oshawa in the custody of Inspector W. Dawn and Det.-Sgt. H. Flintoff last Monday from Walkerton where provincial police arrested them. Little evidence was heard todoy about circumstances surrounding their apprehension but in a state- ment to police, Bennett had said a provincial officer took them to police station at Walkerton when he (Bennett) could not produce the car ownership card. Herne Bay, Kent, Eng. (CP).-- Traditional donkey rides along the beach are to disappear next summer to make mote room for the erection of bathing cubicles. VOTE and ELECT WILBUR DOWN OEE OE OJ O EI O10 0 Forty in Ontario To Become K.C.'s Toronto, Dec. 81--(CP)--Forty Ontario barristers are included in the New Year's list of King's Coun- sel, Attorney-General Blackwell an- nounced Tuesday. Those named included: Elmer D. Cedar Master (Continued from Page 1) Jobb, A. W. Marks, H, Shelley, L. T. Allen, Assisting the board in its work were: W, Bros. N. H. Ashley, T. Hopkins, C. J. Pirie; -V. W. Bros. B. Edmonson, H. L. Wallace, A. G. Storie, and R. W. Bros. E, F, Far- row and R. Meek. Bro. M. Gould- burn was organist for the evening. Wor. Bros. Harold Flintoff and E. 8. Reading of the othey Oshawa sister lodges also participated. ; New Regalia for Officers Highlight of the evening was the presentation of a new set of collars with jewels for the officers of Cedar Lodge, donated by Wor. Bro. Neil Felt and presented last night by Very Wor. Bro. Harry L. Wallace, in the absence of the donor, In making the presentation, Bro. Wal. lace pointediout that five members of the Felt family had pursued ac- tive careers. in Masonry, two of them having held the chair as Wor- shipful Master. The speaker point- ed out that soon after his term as Master of Cedar Lodge, Wor. Bro. Neil Felt had found it necessary to devote most of his time to business and thus was unable to pursue his intentions of becoming an dctive Pas» Master of Cedar Lodge, The presentation of the fine new set of collars, with jewels, for the officers of the Lodge was 'in lieu of the service that had been intended, it was suggested. Another presentation during the evening's program was the tradi- tional presentation of the Past Master's Jewel to the retiring Master, Wor. Bro. Thos. Hopkins, with the new Master, Wer. Bro. C. E. Smith doing the honors. Cedar Lodge was host to Rt. Wor, Bro. Donald E. Gibson, D.D.GM,, last night. The visit was unofficial but unanimously acclaimed since this important Masonic personage had only recently recovered from an illness. Jokingly - remarking about his fate, the D.D.G.M. said, "When I became a man, there is one childish thing I neglected to put away--the measles." He res- ponded to a toast to Grand Lodge proposed by W. Bro.. W. E. Baker, Installing Master Honored Bro. A. E. Salter, toasting the in- stalling master and his board, on behalf of the lodge members pre- sented a fountain pen to W. Bro. H, G. Palmer who replied in kind, Proposing a toast to the newly- installed officers, W. Bro, C. M. Wallace asked them to become per- sonally associated with the lodge members. "Think -of the lodge, not cnly as a body, but as individuals." A promising responce was given by | Bro. J. A. Penfound. Bro. C. File toasied the visitors whose response was given by W. Bro, H. Flintoff, Wor, Master of Lebanon Lodge; W, Bro. I. Caldwell, Durham Lodge Newcastle, and R.W. Bro. M. Jack- son, past D.D.GM. Bro, A. E, Sal- ter closed the evening's activities with tHe Jr. Warden's toast. The popular Oshawa baritone, Alex: Yonson, provided luncheon en- tertainment when he pleasantly rendered "I Hear You Calling Me" and "The Road to Mandalay" to the piano accompaniment of Bro. Matthew Gouldburn. Bell, Exeter; John W. Freeborn, Walkerton; Arthur E. Langman, Port Colborne; Lorne A. Lillico, Kirkland Lake; John G. Logan, Sarnia; Robert W. R. Marshall, In- gersoll; Cornelius J. McDougall, Cornwall, and Richard R. Waddell, Orono. | Salisbury, Eng. (CP). --One week's | potato ration -- three pounds -- was one of the wedding presents re. ceived by a couple here. rere OYAL FISH & GHIPS CORNER PRINCE & BOND STS. (NEXT TO GRAY COACH BUS TERMINAL) PHONE 2114 FISH ... CHIPS Any Quantity WE SERVE ONLY THE "BEST" 2 for 15¢ 2 Compliments of the Season to All Our FRIENDS and PATRONS! May the New Year Bring You . Wealth and Happiness. Mrs. Blanche M. Marks, Prop. hl ----S ESET EI I -S Ce Farmenrs- Market. Local Grain Local selling prices for bran $47- $48 ton; shorts, $40-$50; baled hay, $20-$22 ton; straw, $18-$20 ton; pastry flour, $395 a bag; bread flour, $4.75 a bag. Deale pay=- ing no set price. eat, bushel; oats, 85-90 cents; barley, $1.20-81.25; buckwheat, $1.25. Local Egys Local Eggs: Grade A large 45, Grade A Medium 41, Grade A Pullet 39, Grade B 36, Grade C and Cracks 28, Produce Toronto, Dec. 31--(OP)--Produce prices in the spot market here to- day were reported as follows: Churning cream unchanged, No. 1 lb., 73 FOB, 77 delivered. Butter prints unchanged, 1st grade 71, 2nd grade 69, 3rd grade. 67. Eggs: Market quiet, supplies ade- quate, prices unchanged wholesale to retail, A large 48-50, A medium 46-48, A pullet 44-45, B 41-43, C 35- 37; country shippers quoted graded eggs, cases free, A large 45%-46, A medium 43%-44, A pullet 41, B 38- 39, C 32-34. Butter solids unchanged on quiet market, 1sf grade 69%, 2nd grade 66-67%. Livestock -- Toronto, Dec. 31 (CP).--A small run of cattle sold steady in the livestock market here this morning. Calves and hogs remained steady at their recent advances. No early sales were reported on sheep or lambs. Fed yearlings were bringing $15-$1725 a hundredweight with butcher cows at $9-$1250 owt. Medium to good butcher steers were selling at $13-$15.50. Veal were firm at yesterday's bringing $19-$20 for choice. were steady at yesterday's advance, $24 for Grade A and $23.60 for Bl, Sows were mostly $16 dressed. Receipts: Cattle 110, calves 68, hogs 210, sheep and lambs 20. Hogs Toronto, Dec. 31° (CP) --Grade A hog prices advanced 75 cents at Stratford bringing the new price up to $23.85 delivered to farmers and $24 to truckers, while at Hull prices remained unchanged at $24.25 de- livered while unquoted off truck, in markets reporting this moraing. Fruit Toronto, Dec. 31 (CP).--Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices remained unchanged here today. TUBB'S Sunoco Service Station 592 King St. East Will Remain OPEN ALL DAY New Year's Wishing you one and all the Compliments of the Season! NOTICE TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF E. Whitby, W. Whitby and Pickering Twps. A MEETING OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS who are affected by the new 220,000-volt Hydro, Transmission Line, will be held in the TWP. HALL, BROOKLIN FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 1.32.p.m. sharp Officers of the Hydro Electric Commission will be in attend ance to explain the views of the Commission and to enter into discussion with the Property Owners! You Are Urgently Requested To Attend Property Owners Committee on Hydro. WE'VE SEEN MANY CHANGES But one thing has remained un- changed; our determination to lead the way in value-giving. In 1948 we pledge to stand by our custom. As the New Year Cupid gaily rings in 1948, let us pause a moment and resolve to make this year one of fulness and hap- piness in our relations to each other. Let us help each other achieve love, happiness, peace and prosperity this year and every year to follow. As Councillor for East Whitby for the Year 1948. Make Sure of Your Own Interests By Electing Him on Monday ARAMA AOI HANNAN BROS. 'B.A. SERVICE STATION Your Vote and Influence Is Respectfully Solicited to ELECT HOWARD L. BOWINS as COUNCILLOR for EAST WHITBY TOWNSHIP If elected i pledge to do all in my power for the good of the people of East Whitby! - ---------- Fred Pawson TAXI SERVICE Phone 69 SIMCOE MANOR ------ "ONE MILE EAST of COURTICE" \ WILL BE OPEN ALL NIGHT NEW YEAR'S EVE. AND ALL DAY NEW YEAR'S DAY tai SR "J. H. HENDERSON & C0. . CEMENT BLOCKS 163 KING ST. WEST asi --------h aa SHE-------------- eS a---- OSHAWA --