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THE "WHITBY Representative--JAMES HOLDEN Whitby Boy Scouts Are Admirable Hosts at Successful Banquet Parents and Friends Are Guests on Seventh Anni versary of Boy Scout Movement in Whithy -- Excellent Supper, Lengthy Program -- Visitors Pre. sent from Toronto, Lind: say and Oshawa (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Dee. 3.--The 7th anni- versary of the Boy Scout movement in Whitby was celebrated at St, John's Anglican Church, last Sat- urday night, when the members of the 2nd Whitby Troop entertained their parents and others at a sump- tuous banquet. Rev. D, B. Lang- ford, the rector, acted as chairman of the evening and the event prov- ed successful. A number of visi- tors were present, including scouts and scoutmasters from Toronto, Lindsay and Oshawa. Tasty Supper Through the good services of ou appropriate gift for anyone-- A KODAK For a Kodak is a gift that can be used and enjoyed the year around, This store is the place to select your Christmas Kodaks, Kodak prices are from $5 up. Karn's Drug Store Opp. Post Oftice the Junior Auxiliary of the church, under Mrs E. R, Blow, a tasty sup- per was provided, including bacon, weiners, baked potatoes, jellies, ple and cake. There were five tables and each was decorated im some distinctive manner with interesting trophies of the troop museum and various models. Toasts Scoutmaster John Blow request- ¢d Rev. Mr, Langford to officiate as toastmaster, who then proposed the toast to the King, after which the National Anthem was sung. The toast to the Church was pro- posed by Scout Herh Neil who ex- pressed the appreciation of the troop for assistance and co-opera- tion it had received from the church. Rev. Mr. Langford repli- ed and in a few words stressed the fact that in scouting as in the church, Christ was held as the ideal. He referred to the splendid spirit of service which animated the scout movement and vointed out that there was ground for mu- tual co-operation, Many Speakers The toast to the visitors was pro- posed by Scout Ian Davies and re- ply was made by the following, Commissioner Hornsby, of Lind- say: Scoutmaster Jackson, of Lind- say: Scoutmaster Ingham, of the 4th Oshawa Troop: Scoutmaster Terrett, of the 5th Oshawa Troop; Scoutmaster Veety, of Oshawa: Seoutmaster Rishop and and Dr. Mills, of Toronto: A. G. Brownine, Councillor Jas. Ormiston and J. Holden. Whitby. All the scoutmasters brourht greetings from their respective troops and the leaders of the Lind- say troop mentioned the successful camn conducted at Balsalm Lake in the summer by the Lindsav and Whithy scouts and the snlendid ef- forts made in this connection hy Scoutmaster Blow. Real Service Councillor 'Ormiston saw in the Whitby troop something worth- while for the community and felt that it was performing a real ser. vice to the town. An event such as the banquet, he considered to be of particular worth as it brought hoth scouts and parents together, On behalf of the loeal troop, Cuh Leader Ernie Northam expressed its appreciation on being able to entertain the parents of the hoys Mr. E. R. Blow In turn conveyed the gratitude of the parents on having heen invited to attend such an event. The parents, he claim- ed, watched the work of the scouts with interest and were proud of their achievements. He eonsidered that the troop had good leaders i ag dat 1 aud bald o it WARY years come. Scout Ideals In the toast to the Boy Scouts' Association. Scoutmas- ter John Blow pointed out that scouting had linked up the whole world as no other organization had done. Italy alome, he stated, was without scouts since the advent of Mussolini, but an organization had' been established which was very much similar. He was glad to state that in the seven years of the 2ad Whitby Troop there were still six boys commected with it joined the troop at its It Scouts would faithfully adhere to the ten scou laws and the prom- ise, they had the makings of splen- did citizens, he declared, Om be- half of the troop he thanked the committee for its share in arrang- ing the banquet. Scomt Mother J. A. Paddon, provincial field secretary for Ontario, made reply to the toast and first thanked Mrs. E. R. Blow for the part she had played in providing the supper and for the assistance she was always ready to render scouting in Whitby. He stated that she might well be called the scout mother of the troop, Referring to the toast to the Boy Scouts' Association, he pointed out that scouting might well be coms pared to a game. He then demon- strated that the letters of the word stood for important ideals. By "Scont" The first letter "S" had to do with the word service, It was a scout's duty to be prepared, be worthy of trust and be useful. The letters "C" and "0" taken togeth- er might stand for two words, camping out, This was an import- ant part of scout work and the life in the open air gave boys a valuable training. "U" he comsid- ered stood for unity as scouting brought together boys with the common goal of good Canadian citizenship. "T' represented the word training and included the pa- trol system, badge work and train- ing for leadership. He chose to let "I'"" stand for initiative, as every scout was taught to act and think for himself. The letters "N" and "G" stood together as they re- presented two words, nearer God. The provineial secretary was cer- tain that scout life with its train. ing for aporeciation of nature could not fail to bring the scout in closer relationship with God. Troop Leader James Alcorn, of Lindsay, proposed the toast to the 2nd Whiby, Troop, Scoutmaster Blow making a brief hut suitable reply. The banauet was conclnd- ed with henediction by Rev. Mr. Langford. CRACK PACIFIC TRAIN DERAILED IN OREGON Roseburg, Ore., Dec. 3.--Nearly twenty passengers were injured when the Southern Pacific's crack train, the Shasta Limited, was de railed hy a loose driving wheel tire, seven and a half miles from here. 1 The train was crowded with pas- senger's returning fom the Med. ford-Benson football game at Port- land, and several vaudeville troupes, The actors immediately organized volunteer rescue crewm and alded in removing the victims from the wreckage. Visit the Base. ment Gift Shoppe Headquarters for fine Linens feats uring John 8, Brown Pro. ducts. ) ONE 70 ED) 500 Boxes of landkerchiefs 3 FANCY COLORED EMBROID. ERED HANDKERCHIEFS TO A BOX, \very attractive Boxes.) SPECIAL for Tuesday and Wednesday 39¢ box Or 3 boxes for $1.00 Selling Visit the Base. ment Gift shoppe Headquarters for fine Linens featur» ing John 8. Brown Pro. ducts, A GIFT SUGGESTION BARGAIN Ladies' Silk Knit Pyjamas and Nightgowns Lace Trimmed Bobette Bloomers Well Tailored Garments, finished with a Novelty Bias Binding which day Selling adds to their attracti , i la aang ve appearance Pyjamas sell re Nightgowns sell regularly for $2.95 it, larly for $3.75 Suit SPECIAL for Tuesday and Wednes- $1.79 W. A. DEWLAND, Limited RR 4 ------ _-- CHRISTMAS Gifts Moderately priced gifts ave to be found in abundance in Felt Bros. Upstairs GIFT ROOM Entrance through Main E59 Sr ------ HEWSON'S STORE, WHITBY, DAMAGED "IN SUNDAY FIRE Stock and Fixtures Destroy- ed With Loss Estimated at $5,000 (Ry Staff Reporter) Whitby, Dec, 3.--Fire originat- ing in the basement of Hewson's drug store, early Sunday morning, practically destroyed the stock and fixtures and caused damage of $5,000. The blaze was first discov- ered shortly after 2.30 o'clock when H. Tait, who resides on the second floor of an adjoining build- ing was wakened by the smell of smoke, He immediately called the fire brigade which responded promptly and after strenuous ef- forts was able to confine the flames to the shop even though they had gained tremendous head- way. Fire Checked The store which is owned by E. R. Hewson, Byron street, is sit- uated in the Richardson block, Brock street south, in the heart of the town's business section. There was real danger that the blaze would spread into the second storie but the firemen, with the ald of the new motor pumper, were able to check the advance of the conflagration. Good water pressure was assured with the use of the pumper, Damage caused by fire, smoke and water almost compiete- ly ruined the stock including sev- eral large shipments of new Christ- mas merchandise. A large quan- tity of tobacco was destroyed, Origin of Fire During the course of the fire, a set of stovepipes conpecting a stove at the front of the Stora with a chimney, became displaced and the firemen found it necessary to carry the stove outside. An im- pression was gained that the hlaze had originated from the overheated stove hut fire chief Willlam Smith claims that the fire started t6 the rear of the basement beneath the stairs leading to the first storie. Combustion or defective wiring is thought to have been the cause. Some Insurance This Is the second fire to occur In the basement of the store with- in six months. There was still beat In the basement yesterday and close watch was kept last night to see that a hlage did not break out again, The loss is partially cover- ed by Insurance. PREMIER BRUCE HAS 11 MAJORITY IN AUSTRALIA Counting of Votes Finished ~Senate Seats Are Decided Melbourne, Australis, Dec. 8.-- The Coalition Government headed by Premier 8, M. Bruce, will have a majority of eleven in the next Commonwealth House of Represen- failiey, © counting of votes in doubt- ful seats after the general election two weeks ago was completed yes- terday, the final standing of the parties giving the Nationalist par- ty, headed by Mr, Bruce, and the Country party, led, by Hon. Dr. ar Page, Commonwealth Treasurer, 43 seats in a House of 76 members, , In the 1925 election the Coalition Government had 52 members, but this total was decreased by gains in nine seats made the which will provide the Opposition in the next Parliament with a tot- al of 32 geats, as co with 23 in the last Parliament. Six seats in the Senate have been definitely decided, it is shown by the count of yotes fn the rece» general elections Hon. Harold El- liott, D.8.0., D.C.M,, Nationalist, is returned in Victoria along with Hon. Harry Lawson, Nationolis, and Hon. John Barnes, Labor. Tas- mania has go far returned three Nationalists, by party, led by James Henry Seullin, | P MISS MARGARET CLIMIE Representative Phomes: Office 587; Resi dence 8511, YOUNG PEOPLE OF TRINITY UNTED SPLENDID CONCERT Many Out-of-Town Guest Artists at Bowmanville Affair (By Staff Reporte rv Bowmanville, Dec. 3, -- 4 delight- ful concert was given in Trinity United Church on Friday evening under auspices of the Young People's Society. The weather was not of the best but this did not deter a large number from being present and those who came were well repaid. The out-of-town artists were Miss Jessie B. Tuite, reader, of Albert College, Belleville, and R. J. F, Staples, tenor soloist in Dovercourt Presbyterian church, Toronte, Mr. Staples is a son-in-law of Rev. Mr. Spargo of this town and has sung on former occa- sions in Trinity church and his many friends were delighted to have the opportunity of hearing him again Miss Tuite has also appeared here be- tained the splendid impression made on her former visit, were most entertaining and rendered in a pleasing manner. an organ solo, also a violin solo, the accom paniment to the latter heing played by Miss Helen Morris. Mrs. T. W. Cawker and Melville Dale sang two duets which were well rendered and a ladies' quartette hy Mrs. Morrison Mrs, Foster, Mrs. Anderson and Miss Helen Argue, was much enjoyed Vocal solos were given by Miss Mar garet Allin and W. Ross Strike in their usual pleasing manner, The duties of chairman were ably car ried out by Rev, J. U. Robins, gether it was a most enjoyable even: ing and a nice sum was realized hy the Society, PURPLE GUARDS HOLD BANQUET County Master Bro, Creigh ton Devitt Pays Official Visit to Bowmanville Lodge (By Steff Re or) Bowmanville, Dec. 3, -- Bowman- ville Purple Guards L.0.L. No. 2884 held their annual banquet on Friday evening in the lodge room. Despite the very inclement weather, the function was largely attended and this year's banquet was no exception to previous ones in that a very plea sant evening was spent by every one. After a delightful repast an interest- ing program was gone through which left no idle moments, The local brethren were honored YOU POOR KID, WHY ARE YOU 80 SKINNY Don't your Mother know bow to put pounds of good healthy flesh on your bones in just a few weeks? Tell her every druggist has Me- Coy's in sugar-coated tablets now s0 that in just a few weeks she can help you get back your appetite-- make your body stronger---your feet nimble apd your mind keener, Tell her if they don't help great- ly In 30 days she can get her money ack, Tell her that McCoy's Cod Liver Extract Tablets are full of weight increasing and energy creating substances and are the most sue- cessful flesh producers and health builders she can find, One sickly thin kid age 9, gained 12 pounds in 7 months, She must ask Jury & Lovell, T. B. Mitchell, W. H. Karn, or any good druggist for McCoy's Cod Liver Extract Tablets--#60 tablets --~60 cents--economy size $1.00-- fore and on Friday night fully sus- | Her selections | The local artists taking part were | Mr. Sutton, who played Alto | as pleasant to take as candy, OSHAWA DAILY TIMES. MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1928 TOTAL $23,415 FOR MONTH OF NOVEMBER on 8 Ry 8 1) atoms receipts for the port of Bowmanville for the month of November were: Duty, $8201.01; excise, $15,214.66, making a total of $23,415.67, Glee Club Formed A Glee Club has been formed in connection with the High School which will be under the direction of Francis Sutton. Rehearsals are being held regularly and the first appearance of the club will be at the high school comm t exercises in the Opera House on Friday even- ing, Dee. T, New "Hit" President Elgin Munday, President of the High School Literary Society is leav- ing school and Wallace Horn, Vice- President, moves up to the position of President, Helen Darch has been appointed vice-president. Christmas Signs Our shops are taking on a "Christ- massy"" appearance and on looking over the endless variety of goods dis- played, one would think it would be a comparatively easy matter to do Christmas shopping, Municipal Elections "Mum's" the word so far regard- ing municipal elections for the fqrth- coming year and no candidates have been mentioned of which we have heard, YEAR-OLD BOY IS PROUD OWNER OF A * BANK ACCOUNT (Special to The Times) Newcastle, ' Dec. -- "Chuckie" Aldread, 7-year-old lad of this town, was lucky enough to pick up a stray dollar bill on the street. True to his manly instinct, "Chuckie" took the bill 10 the post office in case some one might enguire for it there. But nobody did. The bill was returned to the boy, and today "Chuckie" has the credit of beginning a savings account in the Penny Bank. It pays to be honest. PREMIER 1S PRAISED FOR HELPING LABOR Trenton, Dec. 3.--The Industrial Disputes Act is the most effective instrument so far devised in the in- terests of industrial peace, Hon. Peter Heenan declared at a din- ner given here last night by the Canadian Club. "Too much ¢redit cannot be given to the present Prime Minister for his part in the enactment of this system of deal- ing with industrial upheavals," Mr. Heenan stated. In his speech, tha Minister re- viewed the various activities of the department, of which the eopera- tion of the Industrial Disputes Act was stated to be the most import- ant. "Since I came into office," he continued, "we have had about forty-five disputes, affecting ap- proximately 82,000 employees, or with their families, approximately 300,000 Canadian citizens, every one of which was settled without cme day's loss of time, either through strike or lockout." Since the inception of the act, there had been 6835 disputes, and in only 38 cases had strikes occurred, The Old Age Pensions Act was another important function of the Labor Department, With the exception of Alberta, all the Western Provinces were already paying pensions. On- tario and Nova Sco!ia were consid- ering enabling legislation, "In my opinion," Mr, Heenan sald, "no people can be considered great who will permit their old, weorn- out pioneers to he deserted when they have passed the time of earn- ing." In regard to the Employment Service Branch, there were offices in sixty-four cities. During the first nine months of this year, 362,741 applicants for work had been placed, This was an increase of 15 per cent, over the previous similar period, The activities of the An- nuities Branch, the work associated with the Combines Investigation Act, Technical Education, the Pub: lication Branch, the Fair Wage Policy, and the International Labor Office in Geneva were also re- viewed. Exonerated of Blame 22 Years After She Was Tried for Murder Detroit, Mich., Dee, 3, -- Mrs, Nellie Pope, 71, who served 232 years in state prison for the mur- der of her husband, has heen clear- ed complicity in his death. The woman was paroled 11 years ago when William Brusseau. con- victed as an accomplice, dying, ex- onerated her. Since then she stead- ily has sought to have her name cleared that she might "die with- out a taint on it," as she declared This wish the governor finally granted, Mrs. Pope was 38 when her hus- band, a Detroit dentist, was slain with an ax. She and Brusseau, who was Dr, Pope's assistant, were con- vieted. After being paroled, Mrs. Pope technically was a prisoner, report- ing regularly to prison authorities. The executive pardon relieved her of that. HATS $8 For the Holidays! HERE are Tuxedos that give you lounge suit freedom and the desired nonchalance, That's because we've given you better fab- rics, authentic styling and needlework, $32.50 to $38.50 STUDS $2 JOHNSTON'S SIMCOE STREET NORTH SHIRTS $3.50 % GLOVES $3 VESTS. $6 to $8 PHONE 676