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PAGE FOUR OSHAWA, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1922 Ee reecaa gooe _-- ---- Tact and Humor Business Assets day. Albert has been under the doc- tor's care but is improving. Mother's Day will be observed next Sunday. , tions at the night classes held in King Street school during the winter months, the students in the second section taking an entrance standing and was very widely known and re- spected, He is surviived by his widow, for- merly Margaret Michie, and by four Dear Sir,--Received your letter of 1st January, In Ireland we are so busy assert- News of Nearby Places BROOKLIN Mr. Shuttleworth is moving in the village to the house recently occu- pied by Walter Rogers. Mr, Earl Haynes is putting a ce- ment foundation under his house, A large congregation attended the confirmation service held on Sunday afternoon in St, Thomas' Church by Bishop Reeve, of Toronto. : The farmers are busy with seed- ng, Mrs, Crosbie, of Toronto, is visit- ing her sister, Mrs. Love. Rev, E, B. Howard, whose death took place at Brighton on Saturday last, was at one time minjster in this village, He occupied the pulpit of the Methodist Episcopal Church be- fore the Union. He will be remem- bered by some of the older mem- bers of the community, He was a few years ago minister on the Myr- tle Circuit, where many will deeply regret his demise, A spot which has long been a blemish to the beauty of the village is being cleared and fenced, the old race bed. Since electricity has taken the place of water power, the race has become a dumping ground. Now it has been turned into the gardens adjoining the lots through which it passed. Miss Margaret Fraser, daughter of Rev. J, R, Fraser, was successful in obtaining her B.A, degree at Queen's University in the recent ex- aminations, The athletic grounds is being drained, levelled and otherwise beautified this season. Games will be held in Mr, Vipond's field.' This year promises to be a lively and in- teresting one of spures. The warmth of the weather this week has advanced the foliage. The fall wheat looks beautiful in places and the meadows rich with green. Mr. Barker, of Toronto, has mov- ed his family here for the summer and js fixing his home on Duke Street, L Little Velma and Albert Solomon, of North Oshawa, were guests at a birthday party here last week, The owner of the birthday was Miss Mary Brommell, who celebrated her tenth birthday with 11 other little girls and boys. The children spent the afternoon gathering spring flow- ers, and returned to a lovely supper of the usual good things, including old time corn popping, homemade taffy and chocolate clusters. In fact a real blowout, such as kiddies en- joy. Rev. J. R. Fraser took service in a Toronto church last Sunday. His pulpit here was taken by Rev. D. C. Jones, of Toronto. The death of Mrs. John Tomlin- son, which took place on May 1st at the home of 'her. daughter, Mrs. Fred McDonald, Toronto, removed another old and highly respected citizen, For many years she had spent the winter in the city, and expected to return shortly to the vil- lage, when she was taken ill with pneumnoia, Deceased came to this country from Ireland in 1840 at the age of 6 years and had lived here almost continuously for that length of time, and could tell some stirring stories of the early days. She leaves to mourn her loss four daugh- ters and two sons: Mrs. F. C, Me- Donald, Mrs, James Cheyene, Miss Gertrude Tomlinson, of Toronto, Mrs, Ogilvie, of Agassiz, B.C.; Mr. John Tomlinson, of Toronto, and Mr, Will Tomlinson, of the T. Eaton Co., Winnipeg. The funeral took place from St. Thomas' Church, Brooklin, on Wednesday by motor. The church was filled by a large number who came to pay their respects. The beautiful and exquisite floral tri- butes testified to the respect in which the deceased was held. Among them were beautiful baskets sent by Lady Eaton, also the T. Ea- ton Co, of Toronto and Winnipeg, sprays and wreaths from the mem- bers of the family and from friends. Representatives from the Toronto and Winnipeg' Eaton stores attend- ed the funeral. Mr. Will Tomlinson was with his mother during her ill- ness. A singular coincidence was the fact that the husband of the de- ceased died and was buried' on the same date 29 years ago. The funeral was taken hy Rev, T. G. A Wright, of Whitby. Deceased was in her 82nd Year, "TAUNTON The farmers have had a splendid opportunity for getting along with spring work, quite a number having finished seeding. The ladies are busy at the semi- annual renovation of their homes, or bousecleaning, as it is most gener- ally called. Mr. Norman Leach has taken the contract to partially tear down, and rebuild a barn for Mr .8. G. Chant, and is making good progress. Mr. Earl Gifford has gone to the west, Mr, and Mrs. Mr. Russell her mother, Oshawa, Mr. Gordon Short has engaged with Mr. Norman Leach for the sum- mer, to work at the carpenter trade, Mr. Newton E. Edger, of Oshawa, has contracted to renovate and do the decorating of Zion Church. Mr. Henry Scott and Helen, Mrs. E. Bowins and Victor, visited the former's brother, Mr. George Scott, of Harmony, on Sunday. James Stainton and Stainton visited with Mrs, John Lander, of Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Beckell vis- ited the latter's mother in Bowman- ville on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Marion, visited with brother, Albert, W. Balson and Mr. Balson's at Solina, on Sun- Anniversary practice has com- menced. Mr. Cyril Dyson, Toronto, will be the speaker for the anni- Versary. The Ladies' Aid held an 'At Home" in the Church on Wednesday last, realizing over $11, with a small admission. The program was one of the best. Those taking part were Mrs. Ross Pearce, Ebenezer; Mrs. Thos. Martin, Mrs. Fred Langmaid, Miss Hilda Langmaid, Miss Orma Flintoff, Zion, and Rev. Mr. Jones, Hampton. Mr, Jones makes a splen- did chairman. Lunch and coffee were served. Mrs. G. A, Langmad, Oshawa, attended the At Home, RECENT DEATHS MRS. MARY SULLIVAN Mrs, Mary Sullivan, widow of the late Timothy Sullivan, 'and one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of Whitby, died at her late residence, Centre St., Thursday morning, May 4th, in her 84th yuar, She was born in Kerry County, Ire- land, and came to Canada sixty eight years ago, and had resided in Whit- by ever since. She is survived by two sons and two daughters, Thomas J., of To- ronto, Patrick J., of Whitby; J. J. Spurril?, of Dunrea, and Mrs. Margaret Smith, of Whit- by; also by eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. William Foley, of Corry, Pennsylvania, The funeral, which was largely at- tended, was held on Saturday morn- ing at St. John's R. C. Church, the Mass being celebrated by Rev. Fath- er Ryan. The pallbearers were her two sons, T. J. Sullivan and P. J. Sullivan, her three grandsons, Dr. Charles Sullivan, John Sullivan and Basil Sullivan, and Joseph Allen. MR. FRANCIS BRATLEY Francis Bratley, farmer of Whitby, who had resided on Kingston Road east of Whithy for half a century, died in Oshawa Hospital on Tuesday evening, follow ing an operation for appendicitis ten days ago. The operation was suc- cessful, and Mr. Bratley was pro- gressing satisfactorily, when one night in his sleep he rose from his bed and walked about the room. When he awakened he endeavored to get into the bed again, and before the night nurse became aware of the occurrence, the wound has been opened by the movements of Bratley, with the result that ous complications followed, result- ing fatally. The late Mr. Bratiey was a native of England, and was in his 75th year, He had farmed near Whithy for well over half a century, and for a well known the present home of the family. was an industrious, capable He citizen, Mr. | Myo, | Mrs. Edith Hallowell, anitoba, M y | Oshawa also survive. sons and one daughter, Stewart, of Oshawa; Walter, Prince Albert, Sask.; Herbert, at home; Mrs, By- ers, of Bowmanville; George, at home. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon, with services at the family residence at 2.30 o'clock. The Sons of England, of which deceased was a member, attended in a body. In- terment was made in Groveside cem- storys "Restaurant (Continued from page 1) County 56 years ago coming to Osh- awa when eight years old, Through- out his life he had never experienced sickness: of any kina, never needing medical care and never complaining. Having been in good - health, his death came as a shock to his immedi- ate relatives, : Besides his wife, he leaves son, Percy, who resides north of Oshawa, and four daughters. Mrs. Edward Tweedie, King Street West, Oshawa; Mrs. Keller and Mrs. Brock, of Detroit and Mrs, Lowndes, of To- ronto, Five sisters, Mrs. Grace Al len, Peterboro; Mrs. Mary Fraser, Belleville; Mrs. GG. Lawrence, Hamil- ton; Mrs. John Keeler. West Hil; West Hill; and Thomas and John, Rev. C. R. dePencier will conduct the funeral, which will take place Monday after- noon from the residence of the de- ceased's son, Mr. Percy Northey. one two brothers. Evening Class Results Locally The result of the Commercial Night School Courses, given last win- ter in the High School, are announc- ed. Will all certificate winners, and those who for regular attendance are entitled to a refund of registra- tion fee, kindly call at King Street School for certificate and money next Monday evening? Bookkeeping and Accounting Cer- tificate: J. R. Ballantyne, 1. M. Braniff, 1. Burr, A. Crandell, O. Hoag, A. London, H. Winstanley Bookkeeping Certificate: C. Moore Bradley, M. Turner. Speed of 90 words per minute Shorthand: E. Holmes, M bary, P. Walker. Course in Shorthand 4 A. McDonald, L.. Rpbinson, R. in N. Win- \ seri- stanley Speed in Typewriting, won Underwood Medal M Mel.ean-- won D. Tq | Medal. | the past thirty years had resided in| M. Course in Typewriting M bary, M. Armour, M. Jeamer, L. Carey, D. Curl, E. Holmes, H. Pratt, I.. Robinson, V. Watson, K Wilson, N. Winstanley The following are those who secnr- | ed certificates after passing examina Scott, Mrs. Kelly,, Gertrude Argall, Card, M. Durno, Jessie Minaker, Mrs. Lan- der, Ebba Larson, jorie Gateuby, Flora Hawkins, 'Annie Saunders, Mrs, Manning. in arithmetic, Olga Grossman, Robert Crouk, Fred Ams- | Annetts, "aylor | Underwood Ams- | Wells, | | | | | | ing our nationality, inaugurating Sinn Fein and Unionist Clubs, re- cruiting special police, attending con- ferences, inquests making nexgstates setting up new governments, (We now have four), and deciding which we won't pay income tax to, cursing the Pepe and King William, and fulfilling other religious duties--in fact, doing everything but og dnglish and spelling: Home Nursing: -- Louise Boddy, Mrs. Tonkin, Margaret Thicket, Edith Miss Langmaid, Bessie Scott, Hazel M. Minaker, A little tact and humor in husiness go a long way. The following corres- pondence is said to have passed be- tween a Leeds firm and a County Antrim Manufacturing Co.:--y Leeds, 1st January, 1922, Gentlemen: ---What do you do when a firm owes you a small sum of money---2s 8d, for instance----and doesn't respond to hills, statements, and letters? Do you just charge it off to profit and loss, or do you spend another 2s 8d sending them letters and more bills? The reason that we are asking you is that you received from us on August 22 one gross of buttons and have postponed paying for same. 't Our first hill was rendered quite some time ago. Of course we know that your credit is 0.K., and that you're "good forit," but that doesn't help us out, if you don't remit. Won't you kindly attach your cheque, money order or stamps Lo this letter, and send it back by re- turn mail? Then: you'll feel betters, and so wiil we, Thanking you, Rhoda Young, Elena Stacey, Mar- money, that a small matter sfich as you mention in your letter, is in- visible to an Irishman of ordinary mentality. Arithmeiic end English: --Phyllis Seton, Emma Chapman, Annie Lyons, Helen Trew, Clayton Hutchinson, Harding, Joseph Guteman, Edward Tyrrell, Molly Titley, Nancy Walker, Gladys Gay, Mildred Martin, REMEMBER HER! "Little children save your pennies to buy something for your mother. Daughters give her something of your own handiwork. Sons present her with a gift that is lasting. Fa- thers give her your lasting affection." --Omaha World Herald, GIPT AS A SYMBOL "Let wll join in a nation-wide celebration of Mother's Day with a gift of any kind as its symbol this year,"--New York Globe. : LINCOLN SAID: 'All that I am. all that I have, and all that I ever expect to be, I owe to my angel mother,"--* Topics of the Day" Firms, MOTHER DEAR "Do you know that your of my soul a part, that you seem to be fibre and core of my heart? 1 know that the world is nick with its blame, no shadow or stain through me willever darken your name." --Long Branch N. J. Record. soul is After all, you cannot keep punch out of a well-enforced. Prohibition Act.-- Galt Reporter, - SERVICE - Permanent extensions to the existing Gas System are now under way to serve the householders on the following streets: Glidden Ave. Clarke St. Tylor Crescent Huron Crescent we are, yours, ete. Secretary. ~--Co. Antrim, 2nd December, 1921 Secretary,----Ltd., Leeds, Aberdeen St. Hillcroft St. Masson St. Greta St. Applications for Gas Service from residents in the above sections will be received at the office, or have our representative call. The cost is very small, and the convenience is very great. UseiGas For Greater Convenience, Comfort and Cleanliness. Permanent Gas Service. Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario PHONE 233 15 KING ST. EAST anadas First Jrainload «Automobiles or Lyport 0 Groat Britain General Motors of Canada, Limited OSHAWA, Subsidiaries : McLaughlin Motor Car Co., Limited Chevrolet Motor Co. of Canada, Limited Olds Motor Works of Canada, Limited Oakland Motor Car Co. of Canada, Limited Samson Tractor Co. Canadian Products Limited Walkerville, Ost. Motors, axles and parts. _ General Motors Acceptance Corporation Toronto, Oat * Financial ONTARIO of Canada, Limited ull" ow Zt so A I+ RL -- FAS aris TUT om GAL S enroute to Great Britain. Shipments of automobiles leave Oshawa daily for all parts of the world, but this is the first exclusive {train load of automobiles to leave Canada for any port. ments represent the output for a day and a half at the General Motors plants at Oshawa and the value was about $320,000. General Motors plants at Oshawa are working to capacity to fill the domestic, British and foreign demand for their products. 7 ih \ - |= EZ EEE uy PPI Sa De NW {PE gm --~ pn Zn > rage is IXTY -THREE freight cars carrying three hundred and fifteen automobiles left Oshawa on April 18th for St. John, N.B. The ship- Practically all the parts utilized in the production of General Motors of Canada, Limited cars are produced in Canada. Motors, axles, etc., are made in the newly equipped plants of "Canadian Products" in Walkerville, Ontario. Assembling, body building, top building, upholstering, manu- facturing of small parts, painting, etc., is done in the Oshawa Plants. The March pay roll of General Motors of Canada, Limited, was $509,000.00 which is an outstanding contribution to Canada's returning prosperity. rcp ------ EE i en EE