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VOL. 1---NO, 68 Court Confirms Convictions on The Oshawa Daily Reformer PL Se SS i OSHAWA, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1927 Oshawa Daily Times 20 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. "All the It Is News" Second Section--Pages 9-12 46 CHILDREN ARE SAVED WHEN FIRE DESTROS MISSION Victimq Include 19 Chil dren and Sister -- Priest May Die VICTIMS SLEEPING Flames Trap Boys Who Were in Dormitory--Relief is Sent Prince Albert, Sept. 21.---Nine- teen children and Sister Lea were burned to death while they slept and a priest whose name has not 'been learned was 'so seriously burned that he is not expected to survive, when fire destroyed the isolated Reauval Catholic mission on Lac la Plonge, Monday night, according to word brought by a launch which made the 130-mile trip to Big Riv- er, Sask., today, Forty-six children were saved, Sister Lea was a native of Northern Saskatchewan, The launch came out for supplies and clothing, and those on board were able to give meagre details of the tragedy, Lac la Plonge 18 120 miles north of Big River, which point is the end of steel on the Canadian Na- tional Bhelbrook branch line, Fire Sweeps Dormitory According to the fragmentary re- ports the fini out at midnight in the boys' ldormitory. The flames (Continued on page 11) CAR OVERTURNS ~~ WOMAN KILLED Miss Ada Beverly, 24, of Detroit, Fatally Injured Nesr London London, Ont., Sept. 21--When the steering-gear of the machine went wrong, a car driven by Miss Ada Beverley, aged 24, of Glen- court, Detroit, turned over in the ditch near Lambeth this afternoon, fatally injuring Miss Beverley and seriously injuring her companion, Miss Annette Waters, of 5214 Sei- boldt Avenue, Detroit, The accident occurred near the city limits, and both women were | at once taken to Vietoria Hospital, where Miss Beverley died soon after being admitted. Miss Waters is suffering from many cuts and bruis- es, and also from severe shock, and her condition is critical. An inquest has been ordered by Dr. J. Cameron Wilson, Coroner. LAND BOUGHT FOR EXPANSION BY WOODSTOCK TEXTILE FIRM Woodsto~k, Sept. 21.--Forced by increasing business again to expand the La France Textiles, Limited, has purchased a block of land on Beale street, adjoining the main factory. This property connects the original La France plant with the former Worsted Spinning Company factory, which was bought by the company gbout a year ago. The plans of the company accord- ing to Dr. L. A. Keoppel, the man- ager of the Canadian plant, are to build an addition which will join the present two buildings with each other. The new building will be erected with in the next year, it ie stated. Bowmanville Ivers Kelly, Representative--Phones: Office 255; Res, 300 PARADE AS Kindergarten Kiddies Attract Much Attention -- Maple Grove Group Camry Out School Name By Pupils Bearing Green Cloth Maple Leaf--Shields Awarded (By a Staff Reporter) Bowmanville, Sept, 22.--Nearly 1,600 public school children of Bow- manville and West Durham County marched to the Fair Grounds yes terday afternoon in a pageant of youth which brought thunders of applause from enthusiastic specta: tors along the route of the proces- sion and at the Fair Grounds. The hope and pride of the district march- ed in the gallant lines of clear-eyed hoys, and in the marching platoons of lovable Canadian girlhood, Two prize shields offered for com- petition by Bowmanville Public School rooms, and to the rural schools of the district, brought vur the highest qualities of discipline and scholarly deportment, Miss Je- woll"s room, No. 8, of the Central Bowmanville public school took one shield, while the Tyrone public school took the other. Roth groups of children, under their capable teachers, each present- ed an exceptionally fine appearance The judges were Major Wilbur Hoar, the Durham Regiment, Major G, C. Bonnyecastle, the Durham Regiment, and Captain F, C, Palmer, town en- gineer, Their task of selection was a dificult one, it 'was oMcially stat- ed, and their only regret Is that there were not more shields or trophies to rewar dthe children's fine efforts. Vittle Folk A particularly appealing section of the parade was the section de- voted to the kindergartens and primaries. These little ones were not required to march all the way to the fair grounds as one of T, A. Garton's newest parlor buses pick- ed up the group of 89 little cherubs and carried them proudly to their reserved section in the grand stand. Other youngsters were looked afte: by Jack Hately and Cliff Caverly. The trophy shields awarded were the gift of Corbett's Motor Sales Company. Headed by the famous Cobourg Kiltie Band under J. H. Goldring as leader, the procession moved off 'rom its assembly point shortly af- ter poon on Wednesday. Judging was held in front of the grand stand. Boy Scouts of the First Bowman- ville Troop followed the band in their smart uniforms. Hampton's public school compapy was marked by its girls' smart appearance white and blue middies. Salem S. No. 19, had a large number of earnest competitors in line, Young Patriots Maple Grove, 88. No. 6, Darling- ton, carried out its school name idea in cach marching pupil bearing a large green cloth maple leaf on their left breasts. S.8. No. 1, Shaw's School; Providence School; 8.8. No. 18 Darlington, all made a fine im- pression. Tyrone's prize winning entrants all wore blue shoulder sashes. . Powmanville pupils marched by rooms, Rooms 4, 5, afd 6 wore coek- 1 4. S. KOSAL Jubilee Pavilion Popularity Contest Standin FLORENCE HU 16900 2. DOROTHY REID 3. F. MURPHY Come and Vote and Make Your Favorite a Winner Last Cor Leaves Lake at 1205 16680 16370 5800 1,500 SCHOOL CHILDREN OF WEST DURHAM FAIR A FEATURE 11y legal aspects," concluded his wor- ed hats of different colors for the several rooms. Room No. 7 ware paper Tommy Atkins' caps in striped and plain colors, Girls of No. » room wore red caps with a Christ- massy touch; No, 9's pupils flaunt- ed the golden rod's hue in their headgear, Room No. 11 marched with lose treamers sailor fashion, The south ard school's two rooms were es- pecially effective. One room wore paper leis in yellow; Room No, 2 had blue armbands. YOUTHFUL RIDERS IN MUSICAL CHAIRS Miss F, List Wins Event-- Young Competitors Exhibit Much Gallantry (By Staff Reporter) Bowmanville, Sept. 22.-- Youthful gallantry of true Chesterfieldian type and a freak of luck which shows the true character of that capricious lady marked the Mounted Musical Chairs events, before the grand stand yesterday afternoon in which children not over 14 years of age entered their ponies for competition. Miss Francis List was the winner of the event, but a lad in boy scout uniform had an equal chance with ber for the remaining chair. This gallant young Canadian, ' touching his broad-rimmed Scout hat with Northwest Mounted smartness, drew back and then, touching his mount, rode swiftly away past the cheering grandstand. Charlie Cookman, as the ride was in progress, had a bit of bad luck which ended in fortune's smile. His pony, a very spirited animal, broke from the ranks as the music tingled into his dainty feet. He dashed away but Charlie kept control and circled him back to the ride. A» it happened, both arrived back in front of a chair just as the music stopped giving his master a lead in competition which, however, he was mot able to maintain. SUIT FOR PAYMENT IS DISMISSED Action Against E. C, Ashton By Mercantile Protective Bureau Fails Bowmanville. Sept. 21.--The suit brought against E. C. Ashton by the Mercantile Protective Bureau for money promised them by an alleged trade acceptance, which Mr. Ashton was said to have signed in Toronto on July 19, 1926, for payment of stock salt purchased from the J. R. Stock Salt Company, of Nebrassa, was dismissed with costs yesterday afternoon by Magistrate J. E. Me- Glade. of Cobourg, in First Division Court here. W. R. Strike, Bowman- ville, represented the Mercantile Protective Bureau, being opposed by D. A. J. Swanson, of Oshawa, who was counsel for Ashton. Magistrate MecGlade, in summing up the evidence said in part that the evidence with regard to the trade acceptance itself, upon which the plaintiff's case must rest inso- far as the signature of the defend- ant is concerned, forced him to the conclusion that the alleged signa- ture of the defendant was a forgery Two chief circumstances forced Magistrate McGlade to his decision; one being the evidence of the de- fendant himself who absolutely de- nied that the signature was b's. and the other being the fact that the trade acceptance seemed ve been written throughout by/one per- son. The evidence of E. C. ton, a farmer who has lived in com- munity for fifty years enjoying high repute, was given in such a manner that the court said it had mo rea- son to Question jt. "Had the case rested on fits pure- ship. "and assuming that the docu- ments were quite regular, I am jin- clined to think that the plaintiff would probably have succeeded. The case fis dismissed with costs and GABINET ACCEPT INVITATIONS Premner and Ministers Ave to Visit Training School Fair (By Staff Reporter) Bowmanville, Sept 22..--Howard G. Ikerguson, fremier of Ontario, Hon, Lincoln Goidie, other members of the Ontario Cabinet, and House of Commons, holders of judiciary offices, and other prominent public spirited people in Ontario have ue- cepted invitations extended to them uy the Boys' Training School to be present at their First Annual Fal var, and Otficial Upening, on Oe- tober 1, The Premier will arrive at 2.80 «nthe afternoon by motor, in com- pany with Hon, Lincoln Goldie, and H. C, Scholfield, M.P.P., Charen of the Hoys' Welfare Board, to be present at the various functions ot the day, which will be attended by Kiwanis representatives from prac- tically vr every club in Ontario and Quebec, and citizens of Bowmanville and vicinity, he elimination track and fleld events will be held in the morning, Roy Cunningham, instructor, being assisted both at this time and in the afternoon finals by Harry Price of Toronto, secretary ef the Amateur Athletie Association, and Walter Knox, of Toronto, Canadian Olym- pic star Morning Program G. Elmore Reaman, Ph. D., Super- intendent of the school, has made arrangements for visitors. to come for the early morning sports or for the opening and stay the rest of the day, by placing refreshment hoes at intervals about the grounds, Prank Converse Smith, violin teacher of Toronto, and first viola in the Toronto Symphony Orches- tra, has heen training the Boys' Choir since school opened this fall The choir will render choruses for the visitors at the opening ceremony and at he formal taking over for the day of Cottage "A" by the Ki- wanis Association, who have under- taken t6 raise some of the money to pay for its construction. H. C. Scholfield, M.P.P., will pre- side at the opening ceremony In As- eembly Hall, during which an ad- dress will be given by Premier Fer- guson. Hon. Lincoln Goldie is chairman of the formal taking over of Kiwan- is lodge, during which an address will be given by W. R. Cockburn, Kiwanis Governor, of Ontario, and Quebec district, and by Fred Page Higgins, Chairman of the Boys' Training School committee for Ki- wanis district. Dr. Reaman will al- 80 speak, and there will be a chorus by the Boys' Choir. A physical training exhibition wil) follow, and the track and field championships will decided. While the track events are proceed- ing, activities will be given by the boys of the school in the assembly room of the. new school building. View Exhibits At six o'clock supper will be sery- ed in the dining room to Kiwanians and invited guests, following which visitors will view the exhibits plaec- ed in the Manual Arts Building and in the play room of Cottage "B." A concert, presided over by H. M. Robbins. Deputy Provincial Secre- tary, will be held at eight o'clock in the assembly hall, during which there will be a distribution of prizes by H. C. Scholfield and J. H. H. Jury. Frank Converse Smith, violin, Arthur Holt, cello, with Mrs. D. R. Morrison at the piano, will render a selection, followed by a violin solo by Mr. Smith. Mrs. G. E. Reaman will give a vocal solo, and Frank Converse Smith, Arthur Holt ano Mrs. Morrison will again play. Light refreshments will be served follow- ing the concert. NEW ELECTRIC SIGNS APPEARING Progressive Merchants Are Keeping Pace With the Town's Growth (By a Staff Reporter) Rowmanville, Sept. 22.--Bowman- ville's business distriet will soon be transformed into a "White Way," to judge by the new electric signs which are now marking some of the town's most progressive busi houses. The Corbett Motors Sales Company displayed its mew efectnic "Buick" sign Tuesday evening, co- incident with the opening of the Bowmanville Fair. The sign shows a McLaughlin-Buick car outlined by hizh candlepower lamps. The F. FF Morris Company, prom- LJ fees for defendant's counsel." inent furniture dealers and monti- a demonstration of recreatiopal |. JUMPERS SEEN IN HURDLING CONTESTS From Lt, Col, R, S, McLaugh- lin's Estate--Create Much Interest (By a Staff Reporter) Bowmanville, Sept. 22. Hunters ind jumpers from Col. RB. 8, Me- Laughlin's stableg at Oshawa, ex- hibited in single and double hurd- les contests at the Fair Grounds vesterday, created wide interest and idded to the general success of the West Durham Agricultural Society's fall fair which closed ite gates last night after the most successful ex- hibition in local history. Miss Eleanor McLaughlin. riding 'Michael," "Sligo' and "Punch," in turn, gave an exhibition of eques- trian skill that drew general ap- plause. "Sligo" proved recalcitrant in the single hurdles, refusing twice, but at the third test--the acid test of patience and horse-knowledge, the fine sorrel took the jump with thrilling grace. R. Mosscrop, trainer of Col, Me- TLaughlin's stables, rode "Jerry" and Talisman' in masterly style, The feature event was Miss Me- Laughlin mounted on "Michael" and Mr Mosscrop ,on "Jerry" taking the hurdles together in hest horse show style. Winners at the recent Hamil- ton Fair, Miss McLaughlin and Mr. Mosscrop added special honors from the Bowmanville Fair to their laur- els for their contribution to the suc- cess. rr -- DO NOT COME TO TOWN TO PURCHASE GOODS ON FAIR DAYS NOW (By a Staff Reporter) Bowmanville, Sept. 21.--Interest- ing comparisons are being made by merchants today between the busi- ness during the 1927 fair and that of fairs earlier in the century. "People who lived ten or twelve miles away from Bowmanville," de- clared F. F. Morris, undertaker and furniture dealer, 'used to come to town only two or three times a year, and one of those times was Exhi- bition Day. Every road coming in- to town was practically loaded with buggies heading to town, both the hotels' yards were filled with bug- gies and wagons, and the dining rolns were filied at each meal. "Stores were crowded with peo- ple who had come in to spenc re whole day, and to buy merchandise which they had not spared the time to get before. I can rememper when we sold more furniture on Fair Day than we did on any other day of the year. : "Oh, yes, people still comé to town, but the same people who only used to come three times a year, have cars and are in town every Saturday might. Others who live at a distance, notably members of the Durham Old Boys' Club, of Toron- to, come down to the fair every year to remew contact with old friends. "Then, the stores stayed open all day and were always crowded, to- day the stores are closed in the af- ternoon and evening, and while many people come in before they close, they are im for a visit, not to purchase goods," concluded Mr Morris. CHEVROLET PRESENT ENGINE TO BOYS TRAINING SCHOOL i Bowmanville, Sept. 21.--Appre- ciating the fine work which is being here, the Chevrolet Motor Car Com- pany of Canada, Limited, subsidiary of the General Motors, has presemt- ment of the school with an L-head Oakland motor for instruction pur- poses. cians, has a fine electric sign ready for use as soon as special heavy wir- ing can be secured. The lights will form an attractive patterm in blue and white. The Cowan Barber Shop's uew electric sign, particularly effective in design, flashed its first messare Tuesday evening. Other firms, it is understood; are planning to join in the movement for a "Rrirhter Pow- manville" within the met few weeks. Appeals of Four Oshawa Men Dismissed at Hearing Before Appellate Court nt een § Frank Koborniek, Russell Ar nold, Frank Wright and John Fialka Will Each Serve Year for Perjury Arising Out of Liquor Case The Appellate Court as Osgoode Hall, Toronto, yesterday dismissed the appeals of Frank Kobernick, 3356 Ritson Road, Oshawa, John Fialka 303 Ritson road, South, Oshawa; Russell Arnold of 112 Olive avenue, Oshawa, and Frank Wright, Oshawa, from sentences imposed by Judge Ruddy in Ontario County court July 21, 1927 when they were convicted of purjury in a charge arising out of a liquor case, The accused at the time of trial pleaded not guilty Thos, H. Phelan, K.C.,, of Toronto, and D.A.J. Swanson of Oshawa acted for the defence while E. M. Hand, K.C., and Col. J. F. Grierson appear- ed for the crown. Each case war tried separately, They were sen tenced to one year determinate and one year indeterminate in the On- tario Reformatory. It will he remembered that the accused appeared hefore Magistrate A. FP. Hind in local police court last October charged with having sold liquor contrary to the Ontario Tem- perance Act,, to Government spot- ters on August 15. In their evidence the four men all swore they were on a fishing trip to Lake Scugog on the day the two government agents are alleged to have purchased liquor from. Kobernick. Charges of perjury followed. After hearing the evidence in the trial County Judge Ruddy in part of his judgment stated: "The statement that these twn men went fishing to Lake Scugog on Aug. 14 and did not return to Oshawa until Aug. 16 and that they drive Arthur Balluk's car and' that they were positively not in Oshawa on Aug. 15, is true or false. The evidence of the inspectors was I be- lieve very reliable and I believe true. They were both positive and if I believe them the statements of the accused must be false." In referring to the evidence given by the defence witnesses Mary Bal- Juk and Jos. Redka Judge Ruddy stated in reference to the point about the accused driving the car "I see no reason to disbelieve this group of witnesses and therefore the car could not have been at Scugog. Wright's evidence had some unsatisfactory features, but without it there would be sufficient evidence to convict the accused. I find they have failed to prove their alibi and I think the others are discredited witnesses, as they have all been convicted for of- fences of the O.T.A. There must be conviction for perjury." WINDSOR APPEALS TO U.S. POLITICIANS Washington, Sept. 21.-- For the first time in the history of American -olitics the nominee of a major poli- tical party may be chosen on alien soil. Republican leaders bowed today to that prospect as they agreed, almost without dissention, that their 1928 conventiion would be held in Detroit. Canada, being just across the river, offers greater charms for "Smoke fl- led rooms at 2 am. of the third day of the convention," as the vernacular of Harry M. Daugherty once describ- ed the president-making processes of his beloved party, than Detroit hotel done at the Boys' Training School | cies. ed the motor mechanical depart-| rules could countenance. PRESBYTERY ASKS CHANGES IN METHODS Woodstock, Sept. 21.--A lengthy resolution, recommending to the General Council of the United Church several changes in the meth- ods of calling ministers and filling pastoral vacancies, was passed by: the Oxford Presbytery of the Church when it held its quarterly meeting at Embro this afternoon. The mew proposals tend to place more power in the hands of the Settlement Committee for the filling of vacan- A call from Lloydminster, Sask., to Rev. C. P. Halliday, pastor of the Oxford and Blenheim charge, was sustained by the Presbytery, and Rev. J. Richardson of Drumbo was named interim Moderator of the vacant charge. Rev. P. S. Barnes of Salford was appointed to succeed Mr. Halliday as Convener of the Reli- gious Education Committee of the Legislature. The chairman intro- duced and wel d to the Presby- tery five mewly inducted minis Perjury Charges DISARMAMENT BASI NEARING SOLUTION AT GENEVA PARLEY Wave of Peace in Sight at Session of the League Council ARBITRATION Progress Being Made is the Opinion of League Experts Geneva, Sept, 21.--The weaving of the peace fabric at Geneva ad- vanced swiftly today, bringing out in sharp relief the colors of arbitration ind security as vitally essential to the completed tapestry, of which disarmament constitutes the third necessary element. Unanimous approval was given hy he Disarmament Committee, the nost important organ of the League 'f Nations Assembly, to a project, in- roduced in its original form by the french delegation, whereby the League of Nations Preparatory Dis- armament Commission, while ar- ranging for a general conference on limitation and reduction of arma- ments, will simultaneusly centre its activities on extension of arbitration agreements and a graduated system of security among the nations. Comprehensive Resolution A comprehensive resolution, which Is considered certain to be approved by the Assembly, was adopted today, requesting the Council of the League to urge the Preparatory Commission, on which the United States is rep- resented, to hasten completion of its technical work, thus enabling the Council to convene a conference for the limitation and reduction of Armaments at the earliest possible ate, r While the United States is expech ed to aciively continue its co-operp. tion" with thé Disarmament Comn mission, the Washington Goverp- ment is not expected to assume mem. bership on another special Commis. sion which the resolution envisages, This Commission will discuss the best means of developing a work- able system of arbitration and se- curity among the nations. It will labor simultaneously with the main Preparatory Commission, but its membership will be restricted to nations belonging to the League. Jurists will probably sit on the Com- mission because of the complicated juridical nature of the problems .to be considered. Security Agreements This spedial Commission will be responsible, however, to the main Disarmament Commission, on which the United States is represented. It will study means of reinforcing the League Covepant by suggesting se- curity agreements, so that nations may graduate their commitments in proportion to the degree of soli- darity existing between them and the elaborate measures which the nations would be prepared to take in supporting any recommendations or decisions of the Council in the event of a conflict breaking out in any particular region. One suggestion contained in the resolution is that a nation might de- clare eibter that all its forces or part of its military, paval or air forces could be counted upon to intervene in a conflict breaking out in any spe- cial region, in support of the Coun- cil's decision or recommendations. Outlawry The enthusiastic support accorded the above resolution indicated clear- ly to the delegatse in the Assembly that the Geneva protocol of 1924, though legally dead, is still a living among the nations for compulsory arbitration of every possible arising between States. This is proposal »nroviding for the setitle- ment of disputes by arbitral boards when the League Council or the World Court of Justice bas failed to dispose of them. : Some jurists doubted whether a model treaty of this nature should be fashioned by the Preparatory Disarmament Commission, suggest- ing that it might be left to a special Rev. H. F. Ball, Beachyille; Rev. S. Jefferson, Brownsville; Rev. A. H. Johnston, Springford; Rev. H. 6. Crozier, Thamesford. and Rev. BE. E. Long, Tillsonburg. A voung wan has been hanging around the local pool halls for sev- eral 4 v= leoking for work im the harvest fields. was no by zeneral compulsory, arbi- tration, but by conciliation and medi- ation "We must keev ovr ear mear Ate rround, and not walk in "*- " Signor Scialoia obseryes * Wa a all praise Dr. Nansen for his =; a- did idealism oa Aa ' ATE ASAT AT, ATA TATA A TT se de,