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vids OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, SEPTEMb.... aia ANNE ormences at Oshawa Grandstand Perf Goes Back History of Oshawa Fair to Year 1906 Loca its own exhibition a ri Park, in buildings which could not be re- Blend for less than $50,000, the uth Ontario Agricultural Soel- sty's annual fair in Oshawa is one of the outstanding city-coun- ty expositions in Canada. Plans are well under way, Secretary Charles P, Davis states, to make this year's Fair one of exception. al merit. The prize list for the exhibition, which opens to the ublic this year on Wednesday, ptember 12, will be the largest fn the history of the institution. And, in addition, that opening day will be marked by a Public ool students' day in which it ee to have the childhood of South Ontario County from city, town and country present for a t educational demonstration. Every Rublle school scholar in South for the occasion. The fair's history in Oshawa dates from 1906 when, following the disruption of the old alll- ance between South Ontario and Durham County agricultural so- cleties whieh held their annual fair at Whitby, the exhibition was moved to Oshawa, The Oshawa Athletic Assocla- tion's park was used for the first fair here, but more land was sub- sequently acquired and developed into the Alexandra Park of to- da; Y. A grand stand was needed, and a structure answering that description was moved from Prospect Park to the grounds, Prospect Park was, in 1906, undeveloped land which later became part of the magni- ficent grounds of "Parkwood," Col. R, 8, McLaughlin's Oshawa estate, The fair in Oshawa, under the South Ontario Agrieultural Soci- ety, was a financial success from the beginning, New buildings were added as needed, and the plant developed into its present efficiency, The new grandstand in Alexandra Park with half mile running track is used by t fair, but belongs to tne eity, The track is one of the finest in On- tario, The 1808 less than $1 list is over $4,000, The chief buildings consist of a» main exhibition hall for dis- rige list paid was ntario will receive a pass fair 00, The 1028 prize play of fruits, vegetables, grains, . seeds, dairy products and flow- ers, Accommodation is also pro- vided for a few local merchants. The Ladies' Building is devoted to women's work, and ia also the Fair's financial headquarters, There is a poultry building, six cattle and horse barns and a sheep barn, In the near future a new main building will be required, and the fine exhibits of Home and School Councils, hitherto held in a large tent, may demand permanent quarters. This year's opening day fea- ture for public school children, all of whom will be admitted as guests of the fair hoard, will be continued, it is believed. Presidents of the South On- tario Agricultural Soclety have included John Bright, 1906-9; Fred Richardson; deceased, 1910- 11; R, W, Grierson, 1912-13; G. B, Mothersill, 1914-15; W. E, N, Sinclair, 1916-17 Job White, 1018-19; Hiram Gifford, 1920- 1921; D, M. Tod 1922-23; Ennis Grant, 1928-25; Robert Smith, 1926-27; J. 8. Kyle, 1928, The 1906 Fair Board was com- posed of John Bright who later became live stock commissioner for the Dominion Government at Ottawa, president; Fred Richard- .| son, vice president; Geo. W. *| McLaughlin, second vice presi. dent; W, B, N, Sinclair, secre- tary treasurer, Directors--J, H, Disney, Greenwood; W, H, Bal- son, Whitby; W,. ©F, Batty, M. Ross, Whitby, and GG. Mothersill, B, BH, Cooper, F. E, Cowan and F, C, Ellis, Oshawa, Members of the Fair executive and directorate for 1928 are J. 8, Kyle, Oshawa, president; Oscar Downey, Myrtle, first vice presi- dent; F., T, Rowe, Whithy, second vice pres.; Chas, P, Davis, sec- retary-treasurer, Directors -- Bwart MeLaughlin, B, I, Vickery, R. R. McLaughlin, L. Fisher, Roh- ert Brooks, W. Glaspell, R, N, Johns, Geo. Robinson, V. B, Woodruff, N, Down, L. (iifford and F, Hardman, of Oshawa; and BR, W, Weber, A, J, Howden, W, D. Dyer, of Columbus; R. Collins, Whitby; Thomas Hall, Genrge Brown, of Brooklin; M, Duff, Myrtle, and E, 8, Chapman, Pick- ering, $8,000 IN BACK PAY OLAIMED BY VETERAN Vancouver, Sept, 6.--In an ac- don proceeding in Exchequr~ Court here a defense pleaded by the Canadian Govern: has be © ment to the claim of J. W. Cook for nearly $8.000 arrears of pay, while a member of the Canadian Expeditionary force that a soldier's pay is a gratuity, and there is no legal obligation compelling the Brooklin; Wm, Anderson and B., 1 authorities to recognize the claim, On these grounds, a motion on behalf of the Crown will be made to Mr. Justice Audette when he holds a session of the Exchequer Court in Vancouver, September 13, to dismiss the action, The Application will be opposea by counsel for Cook and it will be argued that the Militia Act has e:tablished the matter of a sol- dier's pay on a contractual basis': MODERNIZING IRELAND (From the Toronto Globe) The storied Shannon, famed in literature through the centuries, is being transformed into a source of power for the Irish Free State. Next year the electrical energy will be ready, and cities, towns and vil lages will have a mew reviving in- fluence brought to their doors, Dub- lin, Cork and Limerick are the lead- ing centres to profit, but power will be extended to approximately 130 towns and villages with a popula- tion of 500 or more. High-tension wires are being laid underground in a considerable network, and the Free State is securing, as was done in Ontario, the So-aheration of the local authorities for distribution, A year or two ago the advice of the Ontario Hydro was secured on many points, and it is interesting to note the manner in which the On- tario system has been followed. The Electricity Supply Board, to whom has been entrusted the administra- tion, is letting contracts for construc- tion, and is enlisting the fullest aid from municipalities, One important step is to "sell" the project to the people, The Irish Trade Journal states that a publicity and propagan- da campaign has been undertaken, by means of which the people of the Free State will be made acquainted with all plans through advertise- ments, lectures and demonstrations. There will be showrooms where elec- tricity will be applied to small in- dustries and home life, It will be surprising if life in Ireland is not considerably altered for the better by this great modern instrument, The U.S, election question is whe- ther the country shall go dry or re- main the way it is--~Brandon Sun. "No women are receiving men's wages nowadays," says a politician, What about the married one?-- Montreal Star, Somebody said someone was going to do something here soon. We don't believe a word of it--Dires- ville, Ta,, Commercial, Editor Curran of the Soo Star, who was chased by a wolf, is lucky. Most editors find the wolf a figure at their doors.--Sudbury Star, The Canadian Navy is growing and the force will be increased from 550 to 710, Hurrah! We will soon be able to lick the world !--St, Cath- arines Standard, Alfred's pronouncements scem to have attracted less attention than his pronuneiations.~Chicago Even- ing Post, WHAT COULD BE SMARTER Generel TA By er?" hi you the simplest EIGHTY.SIX-YEAR-OLD VETERAN "GRAND OLD MAN" OF BIG PARADE Stratford, Sept. 8.--James Sinclair, Senior, of Ingersoll and in his 86th year was the "grand old man" in the parade of the Great War veter- ans from the city hall to Queens Park. Despite the long trek the old veteran walked with, the spirit of the men surrounding him. He is a veteran of the Fenian Raids of the ear 1866 and has a most uinque istory, Mr, Sinclair has done considerable writing in his day and recalled the time when William Matheson late of the Stratford Beacon published sev eral of his "stories," the veteran having lived in this city in the year 1873 selling Dairy machinery. Mr, Sinclair is the only living member of the old 13th regimental band of Hamilton and made this discovery when he visited an old boys' reunion at Hamilton recently, Miss Edith Haslem, public health nurse of this city had a talk with the old gentleman because Mr. Sinc- lair is very much interested in health doings having been the 'chairman of the Ingersoll Board of Health for some Jl years, Mr. Sinclair is the picture of health despite his advanc- ed years and was on hand with a fine medal of the Fenian Raids vet- erans. On his calling card Mr. Sinc- lair has "James Sinclair Sr, J. P. for Oxford county, secretary Oxford Association veterans, Ingersoll, On- tario." One of the books which he recently wrote was "History of the Town of Ingersoll" and he told of the dairy business and other things of interest about that town, BYRD EXPEDITION AIRPLANE FORCED DOWN AT BALTIMORE Baltimore, Md., Sept. 7.--Bernt Balchen, flying the Byrd expedi- tion plane, Floyd Bennett, with seven aboard, made a safe landing at Logan Field, near here, today, when forced down by engine trouble, 'When the motor trouble develop- ed Balchen managéd to bring the big tri-motored plane to a sate landing on the field, saving it from serious damage, None of the oc- cupants was hurt, The plane, with two others for use of the Byrd Antarctic expedi- tion, was being flown from Mitchel Field, N.Y., to be loaded aboard the expedition's ship at Hampton Roads. The other planes continued to Washington after losing trace of the Floyd Bennett near Balti- more. ARRIVE SAFE AT WASHINGTON Washington, D.C., Sept. 7.--Pil- ots Dean Smith and Harold June, of the Byrd Antarctic expedition, landed their ships at the naval air station at 12.30 p.m., after flying from Mitchel Field, New York. FRUIT PUDDING One pint fresh pint fresh currants, sugar, 1 quart spoons cormstarch. ash berries and currants and cook in the water till soft, about five m nutes. Drain throusn a very fine sieve, return julce to the heat, and when at boiling point add the sugar and corn- starch, mixed with a little cold water. Let boil gently for five minutes, stirring constantly, Pour into molds wet in cold wat- er, let stiffen and serve with cream, raspberries, 1' 1 1-2 cups water, 7 table- FROWN BETTY PUDDING Pard and cut apples into* small pieces. Put a few bread- crumbs, butter and brown sugar in the bottom of a baking dish, then a layer of apples, Alter- nate layers until top of dish is reached, which is covered with a larger quantity of bread. 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