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* Spm Shop In Oshawa and Help Build Up the Town The Fario Reformer -- All the News Whale it Is News VOLUME 51--No. 55 Published at Oshawa, Oat, Tuesday, Thursday and Ssturday Canada OSHAWA, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1922 Yearly Subscription $3.00 Single Contos 5 Conte EIGHT PAGES STONEHOUSE FOLK HOLDING RE-UNION AT LAKEVIEW PARK More Than 100 At Lake, Some From British Columbia NUMBER IS LIMITED Only Direct Descendants of Mr. and Mrs. John Stonehouse ' Here ot A family re-union, unique In that the family connections are so numer- ous that the picnic has been limited to only the eight direct descendants and the first cousins, with their wives or husbands, is being held at Lake: view Park this afternoon by the Stonehouse family. "Stonehouses," and relatives of the Stonehouses, to the number of over 100 are gathered in Oshawa from points as far dfstant as Chilliwack, British Columbia; Larimore, North Dakota; Cobalt, On- tario, and Brockville, Ontario, a» well as from intermediate points. These people are all the direct de- scendants of the late Mr. and Mrs, 'John Stonehouse who came to On- tario from Yorkshire, England, about 1842, and who in 1844 were married at Columbus. Their first farm was near Shirley in Reach Township, On- tario County, part of their acreage being Crown Land, This homestead, however, has passed out of the hands of the Stonehouse connections. While Mr. and Mrs. John Stonehouse both died some years ago in Port Perry, eight of the™nine children with which they were blessed still survive and all are in attendance at the picnie this afternoon. The eight children here are:--Mrs. James (Rachael) Waddell, Port Per- ry, Ont.; James Stonehouse, Port Perry, Ont.; Mrs. John (Sarah) Mar- tin, Roland, Manitoba; Mrs. Robert (Ellen) Graham, Chilliwack, B.C.; John Stonehouse, Roland, Man.; An- thony Stonehouse, Larimore, North Dakota; Marshall Stonehouse, 'R99 Bloor Street West, Toronto, and Mrs. D. C. (Hannah) White, Campbell- croft, Ont. The only break In the immediate family occurred with the death of William at the age of nine- teen, when he was fatally injured in a runaway accident in Reach Township in the early seventies. Mr. James Stomehouse, of Mort Perry, is an alderman in that town and has reached a marked degree ot prominence in the dairy field. For six years he was an Instructor in the Dairy Department at the Ontario Agricultural College at Guelph and later, for a similar length of time, . (Continued on page 7) MARY ST. BLOGKED; RESIDENTS IRATE People Can't Use Own Driveways ~--Danger in Case of Fire, Says Correspondent Editor of The Reformer: -- The residents of North East Ward, and all users of the streets, would like to know by what authority Mary Street (from Brock to Elgin) is completely blockaded with gravel and cracked stone the entire width of the street, so as to be utterly impassable to any kind of vehicle This is the most used through street (north and south in this ward). The material doubtless is dumped there for the "conven- fence" (?) of the Standard Paving Co., for use on Brock Street. It has been there a week, and by appear- ances will be there for some time to come. Should a fire occur in this locality it would be absolutely im- possible to fight it, and the town, or somebody, would be in for a fine law suit, with good chances of com- ing out second best. We do no! know who gave the paving Co., the liberty to stack this street 5 feet deep with road material, or if per- mission was given , but we do think some one should have forbidden it, and ought still to order its speedy re- moval. Where are the representatives of this ward in the Town Couneil? 'Haven't they spuunk or sense enough to take action? Let one of your re- porters come and look at it, and then tell us if 'any other village would permit such obstruction of its streets. Aside from the danger from fire, people are unable to use their own drive ways, and as Brock Street is torn up full length and Mary St. closed with this debacle a great deal of inconvenience is being caused. The Town Authorities should at once demand the clearing away of the material. Also for two nights, all night 5-ton trucks hauled and dumped this gravel pas- sing and repassing 4 or 5 times per hour, with a good deal of noise, to the annoyance of residents on Elgin St. Are there any responsible guar- dians of the people's common rights in the Town Council, Board of works, Town Engineer, Police Force, or whoever ought to act? Or must an injunction be applied for or some- body prosecuted, before the rights of citizens of this part of the town can be had by them--after paying heavy taxes therefore? Town Coun- cil please answer. North East Ward. last week, Cleaners, the latter making as much HREWORKS AND NOTOR PARADE PROVE POPULAR Are Feature of Tuesday Night's Program of Fire- men's Convention ALSO A BAND CONCERT The Prize Winners--Display of New Model McLaughlin- Buick Cars With bands playing, pipes skirling and a fire works display which illum- inated the entire acreage of Alex- andra Park for almost two hours, the second day of the Provincial Fire- men's Convention passed into history nn Tuesday. The evening was feat- ured by a fine motor parade which included decorated cars and floats, decorated bicycles and individual and group comics. The parade was marshalled at Simcoe Street North and Duke Street, by Marshall C. M. Ashby, and pro- ceeded west on Duke Street to Church Street, south on Church Street to King Street West; east on King W. J. ARMSTRONG Who is the Secretary of the Ontario W. TORONTO Firemen's Association and his re- election to that important post on Tuesday was his eighteenth an- nual election as secretary. Street to Charles Street; south on Charles Street to Bruce Street; west on Bruce Street to Simcoe Street, south and then north on Simcoe Street to Alexandra Park. The route of the parade was lined by thousands and the approaches to Alexandra Park, following the conclusion of the parade, were blocked for hours by pedestrians and hundreds of motor cars. The parade led off with @ fine dis- play of the new 1923 models of Mc- Laughlin-Buick motor cars, which were immediately following the On- tario County Regimental Band. Be- tween the decorated motor cars came various floats, including one outfitted by the General Motors Corporation and another by the Universal noise as a band wagon with its happy load of ten or twelve Oshawa young- sters equiped with tin musical in- struments. U Go J Go Company John Bafles and Son, Hardware which they handle. which was displayed a miniature cot- 0 the windows. reel of garden hose, wood shed axel; Coleman's Baggage Transfer had two very prettily decorated transfer trucks in the procession while the D. M. Tod Bakery had a striking display also. The Chadburn Motor company had not missed the opportunity to advertise a car well known to this motor town and had as their float, "Ford Car, 1912 Model, A Rattling|! Good Car." ; petition and consisting of two "Heinies" with dog collars around their necks whom a British officer controlled from behind with two steel chains and a bayonet, struck home to the heart of every veteran present in the crowd and kept the spectators in a steady ripple of laugh- ter. The sight seers, however, were nearly convulsed when a stout police- man with his "Great Catch," who in turn had his little dog on a string, made a perfect "take off," on the well known Magic Baking Powder wdvertisement. The Prize. The Westmount 1880, consisting of 8% to which was hitched @ frusty steed, i.e., their dog, drew' applause all along the route as the two youthful fireman hurried on their way to the fire works display. The judges for the decorated cars and comics were: --W. J. Armstrong, Sec- retary of the Association, West Toronto; Alfred Hillmer, First Vice- rs 'Brigade of TROPIC VEGETABLE Dachene is Native of Bermuda, Seldom Heard of Varieties of Merchants, had a pleasing float feat-| produce which is among uring the McClary Electric Range |rajged in this district, if not in a much The Johns' |wider territory, Mr. Piano Company had a wide float on| Ritson Road, North, this season has a garden which even surpasses the splen- tage on fire, with lines of hose laid |4iq showing made in previous years to the blaze and ladders placed wPland of which he has reason to be Serg. Major'H. E. proud. At least that is the impression Greene had the "Slab Town Never | nih the novice carries away after Ready Fire Department, U Go I GO| aeing the great variety of produce Company," on hand, and with their being grown by Mr. Brooks, and not- and band, they attracted attention|,.., of the vegetables at this time of along the whole route of the parade. |... coason to this garden this season. potato.. from five to eight feet tall, and the foliage itself is a picture, the leaves being very large. are the other variety of produce found THRIVES IN GARDEN OF ROBERT BROOKS and Looks Like Sweet Potato COFFEE PLANTS ALSO Garden Produce Found in Ritson Road Garden Long known as a grower of market the best Robert Brooks, ng the stage of development of sev- There are other gardeners who have the usual produce grown in the gar- dens hereabouts, which may probably equal the same articles grown in Mr. Brooks" garden, but doubts if anyone else in this district has as great a variety. The Reformer There are at east two things which are even new The one s the dachene plant. Mr. Brooks se- A group entered in the Comic Com-| oq these bulbs from Washington: his plant is a native of Bermuda. In hape it somewhat resembles the sweet It has a plant which grows Coffee bean plants rowing in this garden this season for the first time. A Variety of Articles Other things Mr. Brooks is growing this year include: several varieties of relery; several varieties of squash, and Le there is one squash so large that it should attract the attention of people when shown at the fall fairs; ys' coaster |kins; tomatoes, and among them is a new variety, known as Child's resplen- dent, which is said to grow seven dil- ferent kinds on the one stalk; Chinese lantern or husk tomatoes; celeriab, or root celery, stalk being used for the table; pump- the root instead of the Kol- (Continued on page 7) president, Oakville and Mr. Scythes, Weston. The judges made the fol-! lowing awards:-- Best Decorated Car, Irene Mitchell. Second Prize, Martin. Best ' Float, Company. Second Prize, & Son. Best Comic Group, $15--"Slab Town Fire Brigade," (Serg. Major H. E. Greene in charge; members--F. Brown, W. Fairthorn, W. Walker, V. Cruse, A. Cruse and F. Jarvis.) Best Individual Comic--Charles Blow, clown. At the park a band concert was rendered by the Ontario County Regimental Band under the able direction of Bandmaster William Gale. The programme consisted of The carnival was in full swing at the Park and besides the big free vaudeville acts the Firemen had also provided @ magnificent fire works display of 60 numbers. The feature of this was the display of the lineal features of the late Robt McLaughlin, below the representation the words, "The Grand Old Man," standing out in various colored letters. This was a number which attracted rounds of applause during the interval it was burning. The whole was brought to a dramatic close by the illumination of a Maple Leaf, the discharge of a combined number of rockets and the $20--Miss $15--Mr. Frank $20--Johns' Piano $15--John Bailes La France Cup Nearly Sayed Hee Oshawa came nearly keeping the La France Cup for the best brigade on parade yesterday. Last year Brampton won this coveted piece of silverware and yesterday they were given cus- tody of the trophy again, pend- ing a final decision by the exe- cutive of the Ontario Firemen's Association. When the Bramp- ton Brigade came down here they brought the cup and had a nice little box with a lock on it to keep it in. The cup for some days has been on display in one of the windows of Johnston's store, Simcoe Street, North, and yes- terday was removed to the Fire Hall before going to Brampton again. The Brampton peopie in their hurry. to catch the train last night, grabbed 1heir nicely locked box and were half way to their coaches when some] had the bright idea that it might be advisable to see if the cup were in the box. A quick Mmspection disclosed the fact that the locked box was taking care of a mice vol- ume of air but not a dram of silver. Thence came much burning of the legend, "Good Night," on the black back ground furnished rushing back to the Fire Hall by the night shades. Sv JAMES GARDHOUSE, WESTON The 1922-23 President of the Ontario Firemen's Association, on Tuesday having been the unanimous choice of the convention delegates as the man who should direct the organ- ization for the next year. THOMAS HASTINGS, MERRBITTON Mr. Hastings has been treasurer of the 'Ontario Firemen's Association since 1916 and on Tuesday he was re-elected to that position. Mr, Hastings was the one who moved the resolution that the association seek to gain some money by ask- ing the Drury Government to pass legislation making it possible for them to receive a small percentage of the fire insurance carried by foreign companies. HARVESTING NOW IN FULL SWING Wkirr of Binder Heard---Some Farmers Find It Necessary To Use Mower Harvest operations are now in full swing and the fields and barns of South Omtario county this week and for some time will be the scene of "drawing in" operations. The whirr of the binders is heard on all sides and while some of the farmers are knock- ing the grain down in what appears to many a nonchalant manner, other tillers of the soil are having great dif- ficulty in reaping, due to the fact that the heavy rains of last week and over the week-end, have beaten much of their crop to the ground. Many farm- ers, in fact, have had to resort to the hay mower in order to cut their grains, so flat has the grain been beaten down. The freight trains going through Oshawa each day earry one or two threshing machineg east on their way from Western Ontario, where most of these factories are located. Apple buy- ers are now making their purchases for this year, and most of the harvest still hanging on the trees of Durham, Northumberland and Ontario Counties has been sold. Bridegroom Is y Presented By / ~~ Fellow-Workers Friday afternoon, prior to his mar riage on Saturday, Mr. Chester Poet | he ED was pleasantly surprised when presented with a beautiful oak tray and a set of silverware by his fellow employees, of the Radiator Department of the McLaughlin Motor Car Com- pany. The foreman, Messrs. Walter Lynds, Leon Dumas and William Stod- dart made the presentation, which was accompanied by the following address: Mr. Chester Follest: Dear Friend and Associate; We are all pleased at this time to share with you our good wishes, on this particular occasion, one which we sincerely trust will bring to you many years of happiness and prosperity. We are glad too, because during our com radeship, you have proven a real cheer- ful companion, always ready to dispel any gloomy clouds with kindly words and a most cheerful disposition. Please accept our hearty comgratula- tions and this silver service which we hope will not only assist you in sup- plying your daily needs, but will re- mind you of the sincerity of our af- fection and regards. OFFICIALS WHO DIRECT FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF ON TARIO JOHN WAUGH, NIAGARA FALLS He was the President of the asso- ciation for the year 1921-1922 and upon his becoming Immediate Past President following his retirement on Tuesday, was made a life mem- ber of the organization. YOUNGEST MEMBER OF HAMILTON VETS. BRIGADE AGE SIXTY John Burke Oldest Member of Ambitious City Squad \ Age 83 SERVED PRIOR TO 1875 Had Chemical - Wagon Used in 1843, The Oldest On Parade A Fire Brigade in which the young- est man is 60 years of age and the oldest one 85, is one that will at- tract attention anywhere and the 'Hamilton Veterans' Association yes- terday drew rounds of applause as they marched in the firemen's big parade during the afternoon. This brigade is composed of those men who served in the Hamilton Volun- teer Fire Brigade previous to the es- tablishment of the permanent force in 1875. In the year of its organ- ization the Vets had 182 members )ut at the present time only 28 of hese gallant fire fighters of the past survive. Four of the veterans In- deed have passed away: since the first of this year. Of the twenty- eight members now living seventeen were in Oshawa yesterday, sixteen taking part in the parade, John Burke, aged 83, was the old- est Hamilton veteran present and he was forced to ride in a car through- out the procession. Mr. J. Duncan, who is sixty years of age, was the youngest Veteran here. The other members of the association in Osh- awa were:--George Howick, Joseph Wilson, Ald. W. Thompson, C. Har- per, Hamilton's present Fire Chief, A. B. TenEyck; J. Dobberville, J. Duncan, J. Braley, J. Bingham, L. Cuzner, R. Langlois, F. Brand, F. Ball, P. Bakeman and J. Bradey. One of the members of the Associa- tion, Mr. J. Moore, who was also in the parade, is not sixty years of age. having joined the brigade as a torch boy. Wear Red Shirts The Veterans appeared dressed 1u red shirts and blue trousers witn white helmets, and @rawing a chem- ical wagon of the year 1843. It was this machine which later won the prize for the oldest piece of fire ap- parafus on the grounds. Previous (Continued on page 7) COMING EVENTS fall term of the Canadian Bul College in Oshawa begins Tuesday, Sept. 5th. Any ambitious young people desiring a dusiness educa- tion at day school, might school or by home study, should wirte today to the Canadian Business College, corner College and Spadina Aves., Toronto, and receive full informa- BUSINESS EDUCATION -- A position is assured ate. - mr every gradu- 5244 , tion about their branch at Oshawa, | Competitions Closely Contested are Feature of Firemen's Gala Day First in Hose Reel Race and Hook and Ladder Thorold Brigade Wins Drill Competition--Milton Contest--Parade Marshalled by C. M. Ashby EIGHT THOUSAND PEOPLE ATTEND; BIG DANCE CONCLUDES DAY With between seven and eight thousand people within the confines of Alexandra Park yeSterday after- noon, the big convention of the On- tarfo Firemen's Association came to a successful conclusion with the stag- ing of drill competitions, hose reel races, hook and ladder races and running events. Thorold won first place in the Drill Competition, while Milton made a clean sweep of the hose and the 'hooks' events, as well as showing up well in the sprints. The splendid program that was given at Alexandra Park was preceded by a parade through the business sec- tions of Oshawa, which was partici- pated in by over 1,200 men, Over thirty companies and about twelve bands took part in the procession, which was marshalled at the corner of Duke and Simcoe Streets at 1.40. The whole day was wound up by a dance of over 150 couples, which was held in the Armories and which broke up early this morning. Drill Competition The drill competition at the park furnished the feature of the after- noon, when. Thorold, Merritton and Burlington competed with each other for the prizes valued at, first, $150: second, $60; third, $40. Each bri- gade, for a period of fifteen minutes, went through various drills and for- mations before the grand stand. Marching, counter marching, mili- tary tactics, crosses, mazes, St. An- drew's crosses, hollow squares, hol- low triangles, figure 8's, "8's", con- centric circles , stars, salutes and other emblematic movements drew round after round of applause from thé huge crowds. Each drill corps consisted of 24 men and the com- mander, exclusive of the band fur- nishing the music. Thorold and Burlington went through their steps accompanied by a band, the Burling- ton musical organization especially being worthy of mention. The Mer- ritton men, however, took their time from three pipers. The Merriton brigade was the first 'o appear and in their dress uniforms of sand brown, with long tunics, sil- ver shoulder epaulets, breast cords and helmets, they presented a natty appearance as they went through their marches under thc direction of Drill Instructor Wallace Hamilton. Their hollow square drill was prob- ably the prettiest number given dur- ihg the afternoon. Thorold Corps. Thorold's drill corps was attired in black with white helmets, shoes and epaulets, and went through their steps under the guidance of Chief Frank Ekins. Their band ac- companied them throughout and was attired in khaki uniforms with red trimmings, They were » quicker and snappier group than the Merritton men, going through their numbers with the speed and preciseness of an army in the Great War. Merritton made no mistakes in their drill, but they lacked the snap of the Thorold brigade. The Burlington Drill Corps and band were attired in black coats with red and gold trimmings, white belts and white trousers. Their number of a hollow triangle was well ceived, while the seated circle drill which was given by both the Thorold and Burlington corps, was heartily applauded. The Burlington Brigade was in command of Sergeant John Simmons. son and Capt. A. Harris, M.C., both of Oshawa, who placed the compa- nies in the following oder: Thorold, lington, 72 points. & Hose Reel Races J pI jately following the drill competitidn run off. All'of these events were ran every con consis and dr: less than fifteen men. yards, the reel carrying 250 feet of hose. The hose was attached to a hydrant which was about 170 yards Seaforth Fireman Has Foot Fractured With his foot broken in four places, ay Sproat, a Seaforth fireman, jJies in the Oshawa General Hospital suffering from painful injuries. Mr. Sproat was takng part in the joviali- ties on the street last night and when twenty men hauled the Oshawa Hose Wagon out of the Fire Hall about half past nine o'clock he endeavored to catch the back of the truck. He, how- up the course at one end while at the other end the last length had to be uncoupled and a nozzle coupled on. The teams competing in is event finished in the following order with- in the time set opposite their names: Milton--41 seconds. Kincardine--45 seconds. Georgetown--45% seconds. Oakville--47 seconds. Burlington--481 seconds. In the hook and ladder races, teams of not more thin eighteen men drew an old fashio ladder truck with one ladder, a distance of 250 yards. The ladder was then Weld in the air and a member of the brigade ascended to the top, time being call- when he had grasped the top ever, slipped and his right foot was broken when a rear w passed over it. Reeve George Morris removed the injured man to the hospital where Dr. Brown is attending him. Mr. Sproat is a single man. f and Oshawa lost the cup. The Radiation Dept. re- The judges were Col. J. F. Grier- 75 points; Merriton, 73 points; Bur- the hose reel races were against time and the grand stand came to its feet for the conclusion of , 80 keen was the inte- rest taken the numbers, The run- ning companies in the hose reel race "of not more than seventeen They one of the old fashioned hose ls and ran for a distance of 250 Kincardine and Oakville will div- ide the second and third prizes be- tween them. Just after Burlington had got away to a good start one of their runners, Harry Lappin fell and this mishap delayed the tedm some- what. Georgetown had made a record run to the judges' stand but just when they went to raise the lad- der from the wagon it caught on an upright projection and the ladder was drawn away by the running team. v The officials for these events were: Starter, N. J. McEwen; Hydrant, Town Engineer W. C. Smith; Coup- ling, Jas. Lane; Timers. J. Burke, E. Donald and J. F. Paxton. Other Winners Other prizes awarded during the afternoon were as follows: -- 100 yards open--1, C. Fleming. Milton, 101/565 seconds. 2. A Johnson, Toronto. 100 yards, Firemen Only--1. Walker, Milton, 11 seconds. 2. Far- low, Milton, 200 yards, open--1, Toronto, 21% seconds. ing, Milton. LaFrance Cup--to Best Appearing Company of not less than 20 men-- Brampton, pending a final decision of the executive, Chief coming the longest distance: Chief McKay, Kincardine, 203 miles. Company not less than 20 meh coming longest distance--Kineardine. Oldest Chief in Parade--Chief W. Thompson, Hamilton Veterans Association. : Oldest Piece of apparatus on par- ade--Hamilton Veterans' 1843 Chemical Wagon, x Best piece of decorated apparatus on parade--Whitby. Best decorated Oshawa store front and window--Purdy Company. Best decorated residence--1. Mrs. Goyne, Colborne St. 2. G. Salter. Bond Street, East. \ Messrs. E. L. Vickery and J. J. Hunt and Capt. F. C. Palmer were the judges who placed Fire Chief A. C. Cameron's special prize! for the best appearing Oshawa Fireman in the parade. They decided that the prize should go to Messrs. George (Continued on page 6) MARRIED IN TRUE BLUE LODGE ROOM Unusual Setting for Follest-Lintner Wedding--Guard of Honor ' A. Winters. 2. C. Flem- An interesting event in an unusual setting took place on Saturday after noon, August 5, in the True Blue lodge rooms when Martha Annie Lint- ner became the bride of Mr. Chester Edward Follest, the son of the late Mr. Chester and Mrs. Follest, 31 John st. The lodge room was beautifully decor- ated with evergreens, ferns and flowers for the occasion; the altars and pedés- tals were dramped with flags; a trisn- gle, the emblem of the Order and red, white and blue bunting formed an arch, under which the ceremony was performed. The degree staff, of which the bride and bridegroom were members, acted as guards of honor and looked charm- ing in spotless white, wearing gold crowns and carrying staffs. The bride who was given away by her uncle looked sweet in ivory charmeuse satin and embroidered veil and orange blos- soms. She carried a shower bouguet of white roses and asters, and was at- tended by her cousin. Miss Florine Burdge, who wore a gown of turquoise blue voile, embroidered and beaded, and carrying pink asters. Little Miss Louise McCormick, of Toronto, cousin of the brigegroom, as flower girl, look- dd charming in pink organdie. The it ef 1 £ i -~