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CIRCOLA GUARANTEED T0 KXCEED 2800 The Ontario Reformer I '\. VOLUME 51--No. 4 Published at Oshawa, Ont, Canada Tuesday, Thursday end Saturday OSHAWA, ON TARIO, SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 1922 Yearly Subscription $3.00 Single Copies | 5 is All the News _Whilelt Is 'News SIX PAGES Instruct Engineer To Prepare Estimates of ~ Water Main Extension Water Commission Desires Information for Reference, But May Not Undertake Work This Year--All New Services Are To Be Metered--One Hundred Meters To Be Ordered CO-OPERATION IS DESIRED WITH THE TOWN COUNCIL AND COMMITTEES The Water Commission at a meet- ing Thursday aftermoon Instructed Engineer W, C. Smith to prepare a plan and estimate of cost for the construction of the balance of the 18 inch main brought from the lake as far as the Grand Trunk tracks last summer, and as recommended by Prof. R. W. Angus as necessary to bring the water pressure up to the full requirements. The Commission did not pledge itself to undertake the work this year, but simply deem- ed it wise to have the plan and esti- mate of cost on hand for future ref- erence, In bringing the matter before the Commission Mayor Stacey pointed out that paving and other works on a number of streets could not he proceeded with until the cxtension of the large main was completed, and he thought if the Commission intended to complete the extension it was time that some action was taken, Chairman Conant raised the ques- tion of cost, stating that hefore any further extension could be under- taken the ratepayers would have to be asked to vote more money. Mayor Stacey opined that uno fur- ther votes of money from the people would be required as all future ex- tensions would be taken care of if the bill to equalize al! ries at seven and a half cents per foot frontage were made law. 100 New Meters Although anxious to s2ll as much water as possible on the meter serv- ice, the Commission decided to pur- chase for the presen: only 100 me- ters from the Neptune Meter Com- pany, Toronto, at $12.47 each. Chairman Conant expressed the view that for the present, while the Com- mission was re-arranging its finances y new service should he meter- ed, but that no eciwor: should be wade to overtake the old flat rate services, Engineer Smith reported that there were quite a number of appli- cations in for meters. Commissioner Vickery thought that it was good business {0 meter every service. He told of visiting one place in town four Jifferent times this year and finding the water running. If there were a meter there such would not be the case. The mayor opined that the water was probably kept runming to pre- vent freezing and that if a meter were installed the town would prob- ably lose the sale of so much water. The new meters will be taken de- livery of as required, so that a drop in price may be taken advantage of. Says Co-operation Neoded There was rather an interesting discussion on the recent investiga- tion held by the Fire and Water Committee of the Council into al- leged charges against and criticism of the fire departme by members of the Water Commission, in con- nection with the Thornton factory fire, The Commission reseated the suggestion that there was interfer- ence by them with the Fire and Wa- ter Committee or the Council, Chairman Conant particularly tak- ing the view that without the oo- operation of both bodies 100 per cent. efficiency could not he obtained from the present waterworks equip- ment, which he cousidered was now suficient to meet all emergeacies. The Commission was auxious to co- operate with the Fire and Water Committee and the Council, but such co-operation was impossible if the Commission were accused of inter- fering and criticizing every time it offered a suggestion. Any criticism that had been offered by the Com- mission had always been coustruct- ive. He had written to the Council after a statement gppeared in the press attributed to a member of the Council the Commission with interfering and criticizing the firemen too severely, and in his let- had resented the inference. The chairman asked the mayor if he could explain the attitude of his committee toward the Commission application to the Council on sey- eral occasions during the last year for fire alarm extensions and could net get them. The waterworks fore- man, Mr, Colvin, did no! even have an alarm in his house. The mayor took issue with Mr, Vickery on the statement that the fire chief had asked tne Council for alarm bell extensions which were not granted. He might have made them to the committee or individual members of the Council but not to tho Council as a body. Only on Monday night it was decided to place abel in overy firemen s nouse, as requested by the Fire Chier, Chairman Conant said that this matter had nothing to do with tlie Water Commission but with the Town Council. The paramount fact was that without co-operation be- tween the Council and Commission nothing could be accomplished to bring about efficiency. The mayor was of the opinion that the fire chief shoula me paid a rea- sonable salary and be made respon- sible for the whole fire fighting sys- tem. With the suggestion of Chairman Conant that there sanould be a get- together conference between the Commission, Fire and Water Com- mittee or the whole Council, and all matters in connection with the tire fighting system discussed. the Com- mission concurred. and it is liaely that one will be called shortly. The Commission thought that a num- ber of small wrongs of little im- portance could be eastl) righted at such a conference, and a better un- derstanding arrived at. Engziveer Simth stated that he hud told the Fire Chief that his department was ready at all times, even at expense, to co-operate. Few New Extensions From present indications there will be very few water main extean- sions made this year, the BEugmeer reporting to the Commission that so far not applications had been receiv- ed. The chairman stated that he pre- ferred to lay no extensions until the local improvement quesitten involved in the equalization bill wow before the Legislature was straightened away. NO MOVE TO GET RAILWAY SUBWAY Mayor Stacey Has Not Taken Matter Up With Grand Trunk Mayor Stacey stated yesterday that he had takem mo action this year so far inconnection of the Grand ing to the attention of the Graad Trunk Railway Company the uved for a subway om Simcoe Street South to replace the present danger- ous cypossing. His Worship, who for the past two municipal elections has mentioned the need for this subway in his inaugural addceess, stated that it was not advisable to approach the G. T. R. unless the annexation of Ce- dar Dale was assured. 2 The mayor was shown an articie from the Kitchener Daily Record, in which it was stated that the Grand Trunk had intimated that it would oppose any move by that city for a subway on King Street, for the Jea- build the subway other cities would almost immediately sss ior them. It ply with the order. is unlikely that uuless in Oshawa. cost. son that if the company decided fo was intimated. however, that if the Railway Board endered tha subway to be built the company would com- In view of this announcement it a the company woul ul a way an As it stands mow The Leformer learns that if same wer: ordered by the Railway Board, Osh- awa. East Whitby and the Coualy would have to bear a portion of the "I" GYM. DEVELOPS MORAL CHARACTER AS WELL AS BODY There Was Time When Physical Work Not Allowed in Institution HAS GROWN RAPIDLY Director of Physical Education of National Council Speaks Here work in Young Men's The history of physical connection with the Christian Association was interest- ingly reviewed by Mr. J. Howard Crocker, director of physical educa- tion of the National Y.M.C.A. Coun- cil, in an address before the "Y" Business Men's Club last evening. His address is expected to stimulate an interest in physical work of the local branch, Mr. Crocker at the outset outlined the growth of physi- cal work since its inception. When the Y.M.C.A. was first started phy- sical work was not allowed; a man could not join a "Y" unless he was a professing Christian, Ile told how Robert McBurney, of New York, made the gymnasium a spiritual in- stitution, so that today in every "Y"" it was a power for gond in building up not only physical but moral character, Amusingly he told of how in days gone by chess and checkers were not allowed and how he had to list them in the inventory as furniture. Mr. Quits Military Post " . MAJ, GEN. VICTOR WILLIAMS who has been officer commanding Military District No. 2, under whose jurisdiction the Ontario County Regiment came, General Williams has resigned to become Commissioner of the: Ontario Police in charge of law enforce- ment generally, including the O. T. A. He succeeds General Elliott who retires after a year's tenure of office, because of ill health. HELP RUSS FAMINE SUFFERERS THROUGH Crocker outlined very forcibly the value of having a good clean, heal-| thy body to the honor and glory of | God, and how the *"Y" triangie,| with the motto, "Spirit, Mind and | Body," had been adopted and so well and successfully applied | throughought Y.M.C.A. work in| all places today. The value of play life was also emphasized, there was something in physical work and play for spiritual and moral develop | ment for man of every age, and it] was pointed out that moral and phy- | sical development wore very closely | allied. Mr. Crocker had hope that| in the future physica work would) play a greater part in Y.M.C.A.| work than ever before and thut the! Y.M.C.A. would recoguize and more its true value. At the close of the address W, IL Hall, president of the Y.M.C.A. moved a vote of thanks to Mr Crocker. which was acurded in the usual way. At their weekly 'uncheou Frida noon the Lions Club heard a very flue address by Mr. Crocker. on the subject of "Physical ducation in Relation to Success." more | | i | A | | i ticularly during school emphasized. Physical education, it} was pointed out. entered as wach | into the success of a maa's life the education and developuaent of | the mind. The address by Nr.| Crocker was very instructive and, much enjoyed by the lions. ! BIG PRE-EASTER CALL FOR EGGS There was only butter and eggs on the market this morning, and <oun- trary to the past few weeks, there were more buyers than veadors, with the result that everything was cleaned wp about nine o'clock. There was a big d for eggs selling at 27c. to 33¢c. a dozen. The {prevailing price was 30c. In antici- { pation of the usual increase in price | {the week befor Easter, people bought | |as high as five dozen today. A few | | pounds fof butter brought 4c APARTMENT HOUSE 1S NOW ASSURED | | i | { | | 1 That Oshawa is to have a new apart- LOCAL COMMITTEE Twenty-five Cents Will Feed a Russian Child for One Week Tite Oshawa Commiitee of the "Save the Children Fund" held its first meeting on Thursday afternoon under the chairnianship of Mayor Stacey. Ways and means were con- sidered whereby inforination might be given to the public regarding the distressing conditions aow prevail- ing in Russia. also how to secure a men who joined the ranks of the sum worthy of the town and com- | heard, mensurate with the need. It was unanimously decided to augment the appeal already made umns of the local press. It was also deemed advisable that all individual and general contributions should, be far as possible, be made through the | treasurer of the Committee, Mr. C. N. Henry, of the Dominion Bank. All alive is a challenge to manity. Twenty-five cents child ior one week. One dollar wfll ensure sufficient food for one child for a monta. Five dollars wil! feed a child until next harvest. One hundred dollars will feed one hundred children for one month. Five hundred dollar: will estab- lish and maintain an Feeding Kitchen to feed one hum- dred children until next harvest POULTRYMEN SEE EDUCATIONAL VIEWS will feed Sixty Nearly One Hundred Present Nearly one hundred poultrymen, of Oshawa and surrounding districts. signified their interest in the rais- ing of good pouitry and the greater production of eggs on Thursday ev- ening by their presemoe in the Town Hall, when an illustrated lecture was given by the Oshawa Poultry- wens Association. Sixty cplored slides were included in the list, which was accompanied Colored Slides Shown-- | THORNTON GO. SEND SHOW APPRECIATION $550 For Department and Re- mainder Eor Expenses of Men Injured REALIZE DANGERS FACED W. R. Morson Voices Thanks Of Work at Recent Conflatgration To know that your work is thor. oughly appreciated ts probably one of the most encouraging experiences which one cculd have, The mem- bers of the Oshawa Fire Department yesterday found themselves in this position when Fire Chief Cameron received a letter from Mr, W, R. Morson, owner of the Tnornton Rub- ber Company factory, at the time the large bullding was almost totally destroyed by fire, expressing his ap- preciation of their splendid service in trying to save the structure. The letter contained three cheq- ues, one for $174 to cover the ex- penses of Fireman E, Jones, who was severely injured and confined to his home for some weeks through blood poisoning, and a second for $65 cov- ering loss of time through injury to Lieut W, C. Quiling, who was also injured at the fire and had blood- poisoning. The third cheque was for the sum of $550, made payable to Fire Chief Cameron with the re- quest that the money ne distributed according to his wishes. Since the time of the fire Mr. Morson has exhibited keen interest in the welfare of members of the Brigade and during the time the two firemen were confined to their homes he inquired daily as to what progress they were making toward recovery. The letter received by Fire Chief Cameron is as follows: Mr. A. C. Cameron, Oshawa Fire Department Dear Chief:--Enclosed find cheg- ues for Mr. E. Jones for $174 and Mr. W. C. Culling for $65 covering their loss of time and medical at- tendance on account of the Thornton fire. From | | | | } any account that 1 have the Brigade did splendid | work, and in appreciation I wish to enclose a small cheque to be distrib- {uted as I shall arrange with you - {through the churches by drawing at- When 1 see you in Oshawa, and with {tention to the matters in the col- (my good wishes for every member of the Brigade. Yours very traly W. R: Morsoh. Morson visited Oshawa yes- afternoon personally and in with the Fire Chief ] Mr terday conversation occasion. While the cheque sidering the extremely hazardous work, the terrific storm and live {wires besides the risk takem im fighting the flames. putting the men {in danger constantly. | The ability of Oshawa's Fire Brig- ade is well known to the citizens here but to be recognized by a prom- iment resident of a large city in such additional |@ substantial wmanmer is something {of which the Fire Department might {fool justly proud. | The C. P. BR. intends to spend $1. | 500.000 this year in extensions te the Chat Front , Quel Any an- xiety as to the tourist trafic in that | Province will be misplaced. --Hamilton Spectator. {COMING EVENTS | | - | THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE Hospital Auxiliary will be held ian the Nurses' Home, next Monday af- termoon, April 16, at 3.30 o'deck. 34 GOOD FRIDAY EVENING, MAUN- der's "Olivet to Calvary," in Sim- coe Street Methodist Church. Ad- mission 35 cemts. d-a MRS. DUNCAN McLEOD, OF FOR- mosa. will give a missionary ad- dress in the Baptist Sunday School room Tuesday, April 1ith, at § o'clock. Do mot miss this treat. THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH SUX- day School will hold a fine concert FIREMEN $789 T0 Park Commission Hopes To Meeting in Two Months To Install a water supply at Luke- view ' Park, secure plans and esti- mates forthwith for the installation of sanitary conveniences at Alex- andra Park, and to negotiate with the Oshawa Railway Company with regard to the extension of a loop to Lakeview, These were some of the progres- sive measures for general parks im- provements this season, decided up- on by the Parks Commission Thurs- day night at their first meeting in two months. The Commission found a big docket of business accumulated in that time, and present to transact same were Chairman Henry, R. 8S. MeLaughlin, A. J. Stalter, Fred El- lis and Mayor Stacey. Lakeview Water Supply water installation at Lake- view Park will be ju accordance witb an agreement made between the Commission and Mr. G. D. Con- ant, and will cost probably $1,000. The Commission will lay a two and one half inch main from the 18 inch force main as far as the three quart- er inch service, as was recommend- ed by Waterworks Engineer Goebel two months ago. The main will con- neet with that on the Conant prop- erty, Mr. Conant having promised to construct a two inch line from the pump house lane along Kluane Avenue to the existing two inch main, also a two inch main at the bottom of the hill on Klaune Avenue to the Park boundary. from which no charge will be made. This ar- rangement, besides giving an amply supply of pure water at Lakeview, instead of having to depend on an old pump as last year, will also pro- vide water for the cottages on Bon- niebrae Point. The engineer was instructed to call for tenders for the work and same will be started S0 as to have it completed early in May. The Commissioners were of the opinion that as the Water Com- mission would receive revenue from the sale of water to cottages and at the park, it shouid pay a portion of the cost of installation | Take Important Step | The proposal that has long been The The value of | chequest and moneys paid to him (gave further expression to his feel- lon foot to imstall sanitary conven- athletics in play, and the early phy-| will be publicly acknowledged. The (ings as to their splendid work on |jemces at Alexandra Park and elim- sical development of the chill, par-| bitter sufferings of the many thous- | that inate the present very unsatisfactory years, was! ands of helpless children still barely , might seem large, he explained, it|eonditions there is to take definite wilized Lu-|was only a small compensation con-| shape in the next few weeks, the { Commission decided. The commit- a | conditions under which they had to !tee appointed some time ago to look {into this matter had no report to ARCY D. GRIERSON GOES T0 REWARD Dies in Toronto General Hospital After Several Weeks' Illness o Residents of Oshawa will deeply regret to learn of the death of Mr. 'D'Arcy D. Grierson. well knowa barrister, of Toronto, and a former resident of this town, which occurred in the Toronto General Hospital Thursday morning, following a severe illness. Deceased had boven confined to the hospital for some time and for several days prior 10 his demise had been in a critical comdition. Mr. Grierson mas a son of the late Col. Grierson and Mrs. Louisa Grier- son of Oshawa. His father was for many years a police magistrate here, while his mother, who is still enjoy- ing zovd health at the age of 3 years, is living with her son, Mr. R. W. Grierson. Deceased was bora im Oshawa 65 years ago and thirty years He was a member of the law firm of Arnoldi and Grierson, 193 Bay Street. Besides his aged mother, he is survived by twe brothers, Mr. BR. W. Grierson and Col. J. F. Grierson, both of Oshawa. The funeral took Get Tenders AtOnceTo Install a Water Supply At The Lakeview Park Have Work Completed Early in May--Committee To Confer with Oshawa Railway Company Regarding a Loop to Lakeview Park--First SEEK PLANS AND ESTIMATES FOR ALEXANDRIA PARK CONVENIENCES make, but Chairman Dr. Henry brought the matter up and with Commissioner McLaughlin urged thut some action be taken at once. The nesult of the discussion was that the secretary was instructed to communicate with Parks Commis- sions and Agricultural Societies in Toronto and other cities and ascer- tain if plans, specifications and esti- mates for a suitable building for the installation of sanitary conveniences can be obtained. The Commission proposes to construct a neat building at some convenient place on the grounds and in addition to having tollet conveniences will have a rest room for ladies. The estimated cost is four or five thousand dollars, but this point cannot definitely be decided until plans and estimates are secured. The raising of the money is another problem, and it was decided that the Counell might be asked to issue debentur cover the cost of this building an the in- stallation of water at Lakeview Park. Provide Park for Firemen A communication dated February {20th from the Oshawa Fire Depart- {ment asked for the use of Alexandra | Park for three days, August Ti, {8th and 9th, for the Provincial Fire- | men's Demonstration, being held in {Oshawa on these dates. The Coin imission decided to grant the request {on the usual terms and expressed {a desire to help the firemen. The point was raised whether the grant- ing of the park om these dates {would interfere with schedules of athletic associations but it was thought that this could be taken care of when the dates for each as- sociation were being arranged. The Commission will expect to receive the usual 10 per cent of money tak- en in at the park by the firemen. Want Alexandra Park The Oshawa Amateur Baseball Association. the Great War Veter- ans Football Club and the General Motors Football Club sent in appli- cations far the use of Alexandra Park for their games this season. It was left in the hauds of Commis- sioners Eilis and Coad to arrange with the different athletic oragniza- tions the dates they could have the use of the Park. It was intimated by Chairman Henry that some move might be made this summer to provide ath- letic grounds at Lakeview Park ow- ing to the large number seeking the use of Alexandra Park for athletic purposes. Anxious (0 encourage clean amateur sport the Commission expressed a desire to provide more accommodation. and it was suggest- od by the chairman that a good lex- el field west of where the barn stood at Lakeview could be utilized for this purpose. The grass will be cut this year at am) rate. Commissioner Stalter was ap- pointed to interview the Housing Commission with regard to a request that the Parks Commission under- take the improvement this year of Gliddon and Drew Parks in the wic- inity of where the Commission hous- es are mow baiit and being built. The two parks are V shaped strips of land left for park purposes. bat Mayor Stacey raised the point as to whether or mot they had been dood- ed to the town to enable the Com- mission te do amy improvement work on them. It was considered unwise to enter upon private property amd make improvements. Some of the Board thought that the improve- ments suggested might be andertak- en by the Horticultural Seciety im connection with the program te beautify Oshawa. It was just such Board thought, that improved. Nr. Stalter will see the Housing Oommission .jand report at the mext meeting. The Commission decided to call for tenders for the concessions at Lakeview Park this summer, also te advertise for caretakers for both He would like to see him correct some very err i which that committee apparently had. ; out of a large number hut amy of the others may be obtained on ap- MRS. LAW DELEGATE TO O.E. ASSOCIATION At a menting of the Central Coun- cil of Oshawa Home and School Clubs held on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. W. L. Law was appoited a dele- zate to represent the Council at the The mayer replied that on Monday night he @2 tell the Council th i IEE i Ir il 88587 i 1 sh i Council Laughlin, will go to Teronile far the vention. 1 aa report of the work done by all local Home and School Clubs will be given at the coaven- tion. The headquarters of the Home Clubs 85 th i ope lf fai I : of > : 3% i iid i HE i li eebil ji he Jul li jie i gs il He gis i 3 1 i 5 i aif | i | 1 i Hh gli i rg i LL may venture to imitate him as he is pow.--Whichita Eagle, 1 1 R i" H I |