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THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, D DECEMBER 8, 1928 PAGE THREE ouncil Ignores Petition Filed Under Terms Municipal Act Electors Are Denied Opportunity to Vote on Civic Government By-laws Ting for » Vote! of the P on Council Reduction and Abolition of the Ward System in Elections, Defeated at Last Night's Session -- Muni: | cipal Act is Disregarded-- Heated Passages Between Aldermen Feature the| Meeting Despite the "request of over 400 electors who had signed a petition asking for a vote to be taken on the subjects of the election of aldermen vote of the city, and of Ne reduction of the size of the city couneil from 15 to 10 aldermen, and despite a provision of the Municipal Act that, in the case of the first ques- tion the vote "shall" be taken upon the presentation of a petition with the names of 400 electors attached to it, the city council last night re- fused to give the electorate of Osh- awa an opportunity to vote on either question. Two by-laws _ containing WAS ACTING MAYOR ALDERMAN GEORGE T. MGCRRIS Who presided at last night's Coun- cil meeting in the absence of Mayor Preston, these provisions were ted on the second readings. Long Session Consideration of these matters took most of the time at the ad- journed meeting of the council last night that dragged on until nearly one o'clock this morning. Discus- sion descended many times into per- sonal attacks, during which The Oshawa Daily Times was scored for its editorial policies and council re- ports, and heated passages between various aldermen were frequent and pointed. Probably at no meeting of this year's council has the mayor, or, as in last night's case, acting-mayor Alderman G. T. Morris, found it necessary to call members to order as frequently as last night. Discuss By-Laws The principal discussion of the matters was upon by-laws intro- duced by Alderman G. D. Conant, seconded by Alderman Alloway, but the first battle was upon a clause in the finance committee's report, which was considered in committee of the whole and finally carried. The clause of the report which was the subject of debate was: "That no action be taken by this council in respect to any change in the constitution of our municipal government, but that we do recom- mend to next year's council serious consideration of a rearrangement of the wards within our city, with a view to procuring a proportionate representation of the electorate, and we further recommend that consid- eration be given to the matter of electing the aldermen for a two-year term." Attacks The Times Alderman G. D. Conant moved an amendment that the first words in the clause, "that no action be taken by this council in respect to any change in the constitution of our municipal government, but" be struck out, leaving the rest of the clause intact. There was no reason why the matter should mot be eon- sidered now--a petition had been re- ceived from 451 ratepayers who evi- dently thought that they should be given a chante to consider and vote on a definite change, said Alderman Conant. Alderman D. A." J. Swanson de- clared that the present system of gov- ernment was quite satisfactory, He had mo fault to find with it. There should, however, be a redistribution of wards, and a two-year aldermanic term would be desirable. Proper thought had not been given to the projects of Alderman Corfant. He then launched into an attack on The Times which occupied a considerable period, his main theme being that the pewspaper was unfair. Finally, he said that the members of the coun- cil should be the best judges as to whether they had carried out their duties, and that men outside the couneil should not be permitted to me the aldermen whether they had conducted the city's business in a proper manner. Most of the mem- bers gl the Board of Works, which When Time Is Precious "Jt fs really worth your while t>_dlo_your Christmas shop- pin at the Rexall Drug Store. Yom can accomplish in an hur or so what would had spent $700,000 this year, would fail of election under the general | vote scheme, he said, and many of the members of the fire protection and other committees would fare similarly. The system of munfipal government should not be changed for cranks and fanatics, who could not point an accusing finger against anything done by the present council, Voted Three Years Ago In reply, Alderman Conant dealt principally with the statement that the matter of electing aldermen by general vote had not been given suf- ficient consideration by the city. Three years ago the city had voted on it, and defeated the measure by the small majority of 196. He had given notice of motion to the council a month ago that he would present his by-laws; the Oshawa Daily Times had published articles which certain- ly directed people's thought to the subject, and if the question was not opportune now, when would it ever be? It had been in the minds of the aldermen all summer, for in Alderman Swanson's own committee the subject had been broached in uly. Although he was supposedly speak- ing on the matter of changing the system of municipal government, Alderman Stacey swung into his fay- orite attack on The Times and its editor, being several times called to order. Alderman E. Jackson stated that the ward system was, in his opinion, the only proper system for eleeting aldermen. "What chance would I have in a general vote--I wouldn't be, able to finance the campaign," he said. Alderman Conant's amendment was then lost, 7-4, and the original clause in the finance committee's report carried. ACT II Almost a repetition of this debate took place when Alderman Conant's by-laws came up, with the exception that the petition added a different angle to the situation. Alderman Conant stressed the faet that a vote of the people was necessary before the bylaw could be passed, asked the council to give the electors an opportunity to express an opinion. "I am prepared to trust the people," he sald. The council would take an extremely arbitrary position if they ignored the petition of 451 names and did not give the electors an oppor- tunity to vote. The judgment of 451 electors who believed that it was sensible to take a vote on this subject should at least be equal to the opinion fifteen al- dermen, and the council /should not hesitate to submit the question to the people, said Alderman Alloway. The bylaws were entirely \in accord with the Municipal Act, which pro- vides 'that the council shall submit the question to the electorate when a petition of over 400 electors re- quests it to do so. bd Alderman P. A. Macdonald said that in his belief some change should be made in the present municipal system, either by a redistribution of the wards or by election by general vote. Something Needed Alderman Carnell opposed the gen- eral vote scheme. Something should be done, however. of wards, including the creating of two new wards at the east ends of the north-east and south-east wards, and the election of aldermen for a two-year term were his suggestions. Alderman D. Douglas opposed the general vote system, saying that men in his position would mot be able to afford a eampaign which would include the whole city, in- stead of just one ward. This year's council had done more work than either of the two previous | Private Funds on First t Wtgage. Security worth amo. t. About 4 miles from A '| Rev, A redistribution | the PASTOR STARTS MINISTRY AT NEW CHURCH Calvary Baptists Welcome Rev. H. A. Ackland, For- merly of Hespeler Organized less than a year. ago, the Calvary Baptist Church has be- come sufficiently well established to enable it to call a regular pastor and H, Andrew Ackland, B.A, B.Th,, who was recently extended a unanimous call, will begin his min- istry tomorrow. Rev, Mr. Ackland's subject at the morning service will be; "I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ." There will be a com- | munion service and reception of new members, The new pastor is a graduate in Arts of Wycliffe College, Toronto, and in Theology of Louisville Bap- tist Seminary, He comes to Osh- awa well recommended and with a splendid record of Christian work in other places. His last pasterate was at Hespeler, where he resigned to accept the call to Oshawa, On Thursday evening a congrega- tional meeting of the church was held, which was adressed by Rev. John Linton, of High Park Baptist Church, Toronto, on the subject of "Stewardship." Following this the budget of the Church for 1929 amounting to '$2800 was presented and adopted. The response to the appeal for support of the work has been so hearty that nearly the entire amount required has already been promised or is in view and the financial objective of the Church ap- pears to be fully assured. On Wed- nesday evening next a supper and reception for the new pastor and Mrs. Ackland will be held, In addition to the local Baptists who withdrew from the First Church as a result of the controversy over Professor Marshall and others who have thrown in their lot with them nearly the entire membership of the former Athol Street Mission has also united with the new work, thus greatly strengthening the Church. The building formerly known as the Athol Street Mission, on Athol Street West, is the new. church's home at the present time. The church is "independent," it not being a member of either the old or new | Baptist conventions, APPLE MERINGUE 12 to 15 apples, 13; cups sugar, 13 tablespoons butter, % lemon, juice and rind, 3 eggs whites, b tablespoons sugar, % cup almonds. Pare apples and cut in eights and remove cores, Place apples in pap over the fire, adding buiter, sugar, lemon juice and rind. Heat slowly until apples are soft Beat egg whites stiff, adding sugar gradually, Butter the baking dish and place apples in it, Put egg white on top. Blanch almonds, cut in strips and stick in eggs. Bake in a modera'e oven until nicely browned. Serve with cream. bodies, in the opinion of Alderman Harman, who also opposed the gen- eral vote system. " "Insult to Council In his usual wordy fashion, Alder- man Stacey attacked the general vote proposal. He thought the 450 names on the petition didn't mean much, and such a small petition was Upon the yeas and being taken, the council refused to give second reading to the by-law author- izing a vote to be taken on the elec- tion of aldermen by general vote, Aldermen Macdonald, Alloway and Conant rting ey with Alder- men Swanson, E. Jackson, Harman, Crawford, Alchin, Douglas, Carnell and Stacey in opposition. On the question of electing two instead of three aldermen from each ward, a by-law also presented by Alderman Conant was similarly stop- ped without being passed on to the electorate for a vote. Alderman Conant submitted that the city would be better governed by ten al- dermen in the same way that a large commercial corporation is better managed by a Board of Directors with comparatively few, members than it would be with a large, un- wieldy board. Alderman Carnell supported the by-daw, and said that in his opinion business would be much better tran- sacted with 10 instead of 15 alder- men. About five aldermen do most of anyway, said Alderman Douglas, so he did not see the dif- ference whether there were five or ten 'silent men on the council. Alderman Swanson fajled to see any benefit from the change. Alderman Alloway 'pointed out that Oshawa had as large a council as any other city of the same size in Ontario. Many cities had smaller and | an insult to the council) , {tual combat. Gracious ladies whose CITY NEWS - OSHAWA IS GOOD" ! "Even a violator of the Liquor Control Act was missing from the docket at police court this morn- ing. Although there were a number of cases in court yesterday today's court was made conspicuous by the absence of any sign of an offender at all, ACTING MAYOR In the absence of Mayor R. D. Pres.on from the council meeting last night Alderman G. T, Morris was elected by his colleagues as acting mayor, This is the first council meeting this year that Mayor Preston has not been in at- tendance and that an acting mayor has had to be appointed. ; CORRECTING AN ERROR A typographical error occurred in yesterday's Readers' Views in the letter sent to The Times by Reg Stephens of Cedardale. At the close of Mr, Stephens' letter his words read: *....with due ré- spects: 'to Cedardale, the Polish Village that made a city of Osh- awa." What Mr., Stephens actually wrote was "....with due respects to Cedardale, the Police Village that made a city of Oshawa." STILL "IN THE AIR" In spite of hours of discussion, heated debates and personal pas- sage, the city council last night did not finally dispose of the petition of ratepayers asking that a vote be taken on the election of aldermen by general vote and the reduction of the council to 10 instead of 15 members, The only mo.ion refer- ring to the petition during the meeting laid it on the table for discussion. Technically, therefor, the petition is still "on the table." BANQUETS JUNIOR CHAMPIONS Mrs, McFarlane, 79 Centre street, entertained the Centre street junior rugby team, cham- pions of the city, at a supper and theatre party last night, Two large rooms, united by an arch were suitably decorated for the oc- casion with a rugby ball as the centre attraction. The tables, taste- fully arranged, were laden with good vhings to eat and the unique favors delighted the boys. Mrs, Mc- Farlane, nssisted by her sister, Mrs, Moyer, made a charming host- ess and the nineteen young guests and Mr. Robinson and Mr, Blow, voiced their appreciation to their hostess by giving three rugby cheers before departing to the heatre. SEND CONGRATULATIONS George Hill, formerly of Osh- awa, now residing in Regina, has forwarded congratulations to the "Blue Devils" on winning the in- termediate rugby championship this year. Mr, Hill says the mercury was 30 below zero in the Western City, @{ODERATELY COLD The Weatherman says fair weather will prevail tonight and Sunday with wind changing tomor- | row to southwest with moderately cold conditions, The weather in the West is mild and warmer breezes are wafting across the lakes to Oshawa. Milder weather is prob- ablejat the first of next week, MUSICAL SOCIETY CONCERT Music lovers of the city are in- terested in the forthcoming concert by the General Motors Musical So- ciety which will be held in the Gen- eral Motors' auditorium next Wed- nesday evening. A splendid pro- gram of choral and orchestral num- bers 'has been prepared and as an added attraction society will have the well-nnown baritone singer, Frank Oldfield, who will sing four groups of songs. NO WORD OF MISSING BOY Missing from his home for five days, Russell James Sweet, aged 14, of 219 Ritson road south: has failed to send any word in the form of communication or otherwise to his mother, Mrs. C. R. Sweet, or the police here, All efforts to lo- cate the lad have proved of no avail, and relatives in Toronto siated yesterday that they had not seen or heard of him at all, OSHAWA KIWANIS CLUB The Oshawa Kiwanis Club held a Farmer's meeting at its Gsual weekly luncheon yesterday, Each member of the Club invited a farm- er as his guest and a very friendly and enjoyable banquet was held at which W. E, N, Sinclair, K.C, M. P.P. delivered an inspiring ad- dress on agriculture. Mr, Sinclair is familiar with the problems of the farmer and fully explained the advantages and disadvantages of agriculture and as a result of his address there will be a much fuller co-operation and friendly feeling between the citizens of Oshawa, and the farmers of this District, The Honourable' William Smith, one of the oldest, most respected and best educated farmers in this district also gave a brilliant ad- dress on agricultural problems of the day, awa Dance to Lilting Mel- odies and All is Merry as a Marriage Bell -- Myriad of Streamers Hangs Like Cangpy Over the Ball Room -- Gracious Ladies and Dignified Gentlemen Mingle on the Expansive Floor -- Most. Successful Social Function iz Years The annual Military Ball of the Ontario Regiment held last might in the Armouries might be termed the most successful social funetion that the military authorities have staged in many years, far surpass- ing in grandeur all former occa- eions of this kind. Upwards of eight bundred guests were present, who made merry to the most popu- lar dance strains. Beneath a myriad of purple and | gold streamers which hung like a canpoy over the entire ball-roomr, Oshawa's youth and -beauty danced and enjoyed themselves. Light softened by amber lenses lent a romantic atmosphere to the expan- sive floor below, and impressed with the magnificence of it all as they were ushered into the ball room, the many couples hastened to fill out their programs and so went "on with the dance." Evergreens situated in the cor- ners and throughout the ball-room served to make predominant the "At Home" feeling, and added greatly to the general attractive- ness of the decorative scheme. Beautiful Gowns Officers with scarlet, blue or black uniforms some with medals adorn- ing the right breast, gentlemen with the customary formal dress and ladies beautifully gowned in colors of every hue mingled 4m pleasant anticipation of a happy evening on a most perfectly prepar- ed dance floor. Tall stately military men who have known the din of battle were revered by younger officers who have yet to witness ac- presence tends rather to make the affair one of state rather than civ- ic celebration took the roles of host- esses. Their's was the arduous task of breaking that almost impene- tratable custom of stiff formality 2=ring the earlier part of the even- Annual Military Ball is a Blaze of Color and a Maze of Flying Feet Youth and Beauty of Osh] The single complaint that was circulated in connection with the music was rather a compliment to the band itself. Although one en- core following each dance was thought to have been sufficient, it was learned during the latter part of the evening that the dancers preferred additional numbers. The musie, furnished by the Burton E. Till orchestra from Toronto, was splendid in every way. Their per- fect rhythm and selection of appro- priate numbers was a long step towards making the ball the huge success which it was universally termed. While waltz numbers as usual do not receive gemeral praise from dancers, the selections last might were of such a rhythmic nature that each and every one appealed to the majority of guests at the Ball, and consequently the waltz numbers were given generous support by the assembly as a whole. Wonderful Time The Ball lasted from mine until two o'clock the supper dance be- ing interjected half-way through the evening when the ladies with their escorts were served from a Nou and beautifully decorated buf- fet at one end of the hall. Although there were 24 dance numbers on the programs, besid- most pleasant they had spent in y years. And they were not far wrong in their conclusions. Patronesses Patronesses for the Military Ball were Mrs. R. 8. McLaughlin, Mrs. (Continued on page 14) A lead pigment has been devel- oped in Switzerland which, when CRUSE--In Oshawa, December 7, 1928, Jeanett Bennett, beloved wife of Thomas Cruse, in her 67th year. Funeral from the family resid- ence 286 Jarvis St., Monday. -De- cember 10 Service at 2 p.m Inter- ment in Union Cemetery. : (1342) TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY WANTED----MAID FOR GENERAL housework. Apply 406 Mary St. and they performed it with a Jusness supreme. (134¢), TEPVTVTTTTTTTTYTe Last night we Gmeed, With allour might © Tts early to be For us tonight, Last night it was the Military ball, Today 1s just Saturday, It was a glorious affair and the tingling atmosphere A sent Oshawa's youth and beauty into the fray with Som lexions "a la naturel," instead "a la drug store." " almost every affair the weather- man must take a hand--from picnics in 'summer, planting and harvesting the 'crops, to social functions, Last night the weatherman served up just the proper prandsot climate for the terpsechanean revel. With the Military ball off our chest the road is now a straight drive to Christmas. Its time for Mr. Santa Claus to come out boldly -and state his plat- form, At the same time the aldermanic candidates must state theirs as they throw their hats into the ring, : To say the least the action of the city council in refusing to allow the ratepayers to vote on the abolition of the ward system was very un- toward, Next thing the council is likely to do is to refuse to allow the ratepay- ers to vote at all at the civil elec- tions. The council vote last night is. just an intimation that, in its opinion, it is not time for a change. Christmas is about two weeks away and the bootleggers are sending out an S-O-S, Scotch on Sale, No doubt this broadcast will bring an answering reply that many are hastening to the scene. Climatically speaking--partly fair and a few snow flurries, A 'depression is situated off the south Atlantic Coast moving north- westward and it is now fair and mild in the western provinces. It will become milder in Oshawa tomorrow and there may be some snow as Jack Frost packs up and gets ready to move off. In the police court the other day a scotchman said he. was deaf and couldn't hear the magistrate-- But when an officer dropped a nickel on the floor, he stooped .and picked it up and i id it in his pocket. Meanwhile--Cold. Milder tomorrow. 1930 EMPIRE GAMES "HELD IN HAMILTON Port Arthur, Ont, Dec. 7. -- The British Empire games, which are scheduled to be held in Canada in August, 1930, have officially been awarded to Hamilton, Ont. The a- ward was made at a session of the resolutions committee of the Amateur Athletic Union of Canada here last night. Che 1929 annual meeting of the as- sociation, it also was decided, will be held in Ontario, and th- + is a pos- sibility that Hamilton may be select- ed as the convention city, though it is said Toronto undoubtedly will make a bid. Coming Events THE WOMEN'S AUXILIARY AND Young People's Club of Holy Trinity Church, Court and Bar- rie Sts., are holding their first annual bazaer in aid of the Church. Bring your friends and let us make it a success. Friday, Dec. 7th at 7 p.m. Saturday, JDec. 8th at 3 p.m. (133b) MADAME NEVADA, PALMIST, Ross Corners, Phone appoint- ments 2894. (133b) N. C. 0.'8 MESS ONTARIO, REGI- ment, Special meeting Tuesday, December 10. Urgent business. All members please attend. J W. Thom, Secretary. (133¢) MADAME ROSE. PALMIST, AT 21 Hayle. St. Phone 2372F. Hours T.T.8. CONCERT AND DANCE AT OSH- awa Club, Dee. 11, at'8 p m. over Standard Bank, Auspices Oshawa Cricket Club. Admission 25c¢. (134¢) GIFT SALE AND TEA, DEC. 11, 3 p.m. Basement King St. United Church, auspices Mission Circle. (1342) A GENERAL MEETING OF GEN- eral Motors Employee' os Benefit Society will be held the In- ustrial Relatidns CL 11th, at 7.30 p.m. to receive MISCELLANEOUS SALE ALBERT St. Church, December 11, 3 pm. Lunch counter. (134d) THE DECEMBER MEETING OF the Oshawa Music Study Club will be held in the Rotary Hall, Monday, mber 10 at 8 p.m. Christmas music. (1342) \J vocation. Exercises *" Trophies for P Prowess in] Learning and Athletics Are Presented to Success- ful Students -- Diplomas Granted to Graduates -- Distinguished Men Pre- sent at Gathering Staff R Hor) White, ot No --The annual com- mencement oN of the Whitby High School, held in the school as- sembly hall, last night, were well at- tended both by the student body, parents and friends. The occasion is one which marks an important milestone for many students and is symbolic of their passing from the academic life to the halls of higher education or entrance upon some life Dr. H. Bascom, chairman of the Board of Education, presided over the gathering last night and a number of distinguished citizens were given places of honor on the platform including Principal Archi- bald, the donors of the various cups and shields, members of the board, Mayor John Bateman and members of the council, High Standing Dr. Bascom in his opening re- marks expressed his pleasure upon being able to attend the commence- ment exercises and complimented the teaching staff and the pupils upon the splendid showing the school had made during the past year. Whitby High School, he stated, stood high both in academic and athletic ac- tivities. It was gratifying to note the increasing attendance and - he at there were still in store, inning the highest num, ber of points on Field Day, was pre- sented to Miss Jean Mathison by Mr. F. D. Maundrell while the Girls' Senior Championship medal was awarded to Miss Thelma Parker, The Odlum prize, awarded to the girl winning the highest number of points on Field Day other than the cham- pions, was presented to Miss Mar- guerite McArthur, The Girls' Sen- for Championship Runner-up medal went to Miss Dorothy Swan while Miss Jean Mathison again received a prize in the form of the Girls' Junior Championship Runner-up, Trustee John Larkin, who was 1 , he declared, had shown themselves worthy and were to be congratulated for the success which had attended their efforts in training for Field Day. The Awards The awards were as follows: Jos- eph King Cup-Senior Championship, Ernest Northam; Senior Champion- ship Runner-up, Douglas Maundrell; Junior Championship, Cecil Green- field; Junior Championship Runner- up, John Harkness; Langevin-Se- bert-Stainton Cup (Quarter Mile), E Northam; Bassett-Stainton Cup (One Mile), Lucien Michaud. It might be noted here that the Langevin-Sebert- Stainton Cup dates back to 1881 and this is the third time in succession that it has been won by Ernest Nor- tham. He has the right to keep it as his own but on account of its age and long association with the school he plans to restore it to stimulate competition in the mile event by future students. Farewell Prize The Col. Farewell prize awarded to the students who make the high- est marks in agriculture at the Mid- dle School examinations was presen- ted by Dr. Bascom to Orval Robert- son and Miss Camilla Steffler. The prize in each case consisted of a handsome set of Charles Dickens' works. Trustee F. L. Beecroft was pleased to present Orval Robertson with the Literary Society Prize of $10 for winning the highest aggreg- ate marks in any five papers in eith- er the Upper or Middle School Ex- aminations. It is donated jointly by the Board of Education and the Literary Society. Diplomas R. A. Hutchison, school inspector for South Ontario presented High School Graduation Diplomas to those students who left school this year and a at least twelve subjects in examinations. He ba that the diplomas re- presented the culmination of four or five years of strenuous work. There was, he stated, a great deal of criticism for the system of exams., but he told the students that every exam they passed successfully, made them stronger and more capable. He pointed out that one of the students, Stanley Taylor, was graduating at the age of 16-and was to receive the Second Carter Scholarship of $60. This he called a remarkable achievement and pointed out the re- cipient of the scholarship was not only a student, but an all-round young man and a worker. Those who received their diplomas were Kath- REGULAR MEETING HOSPITAL | jeen Auxiliary Monday, December 10, 3 p.m. Nurses' Mem- bers and friends bring or send talent money. (1342) SQUARE AND ROUND DANCING | ** at Barnbart's pavilion at the lake. Saturday Dec, 8th. Admis- sion 25 cents. (1342) THE OSHAWA CITIZEN'S BAND will give a concert on Sunday evening in the New Martin Theatre at 8.30 p.m. Proceeds go Annual Commencement "hitby High School Well Altended ote successfully as it had in the past. The members of the class desired that they might remain true to the standard it had set and the ideals which were taught within its walls. The address was well written and well read. W. J. Dunlop The need of chosing an occupation upon the basis of one's own capa bilities and the advantages in traine ° ing for life work which are to be found in a university education were stressed by W., J. Dunlop, director of university extension, for Toronto University, who was present last" night as speaker for the occasions Mr. Dunlop's address was both ine teresting 'and timely and brightened by choice bits of humor. He urged the students to reach the milestone of junior and senior matriculation for then they would be in a position to advance further if they chose so to do. Mr. Dunlop declared that it was a false attitude to chose a vocation on the grounds of most money and least work. Fard work, he said, had not yet gone out of fashion and any respectable occupation would bring one enough money, In this preseng day he stated there were great op- portunities for girls as well as boy$ but in many professions open for women junior matriculation was ree quired. He remarked that there were nine faculties at the University of Toronto, entrance requirements to which included possession of one or more subjects of senior matriculae {Roberts, Leslie Smith, tion. There were many, he admite ted, who might not be able to ate tend University, but he counselled them to secure all the education awe ailable. His advice was to build a good foundation in high school and build it thoroughly and well. Entertainment Other items on the program ine cluded a splendid duet sung by Miss Madge Heard and Miss Vera Richardson, and a fine piano duet by Miss Constance Rainnie and Miss Ada Jubb. Clayton . Parker contributed two humorous solos, accompanying himself on the gui- tar. The exercises were brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem. Who's Who A list of those who achieved suce cess in the Garden Competition and a list of promotions is published below. Garden Competition Twenty-three boys and girls of Forms I. and II. entered the home garden contest last Spring. These were judged during -the summer by a representative from the Dee partment of Agriculture. The fol- lowing are the winners: Boys--First--Alex Jeffrey; Bee= ond--John Heard; - third--Ernest Northam; fourth--Harold Auguse tus; fifth---Norgrove Clemence. Girls--First--Margaret Madda- ford; second--Mabel Niddery; 3rd --Elva Bird; fourth--Eileen Me~ Bride; fifth--Jean McClintock. The prizes will be presented at a 'later date. Commercial 'Diplomas The following students complete |ed the commercial course and have been granted diplomas--Helen Al. loway, Klenka Golench, Verna Huntley, Audrey McGuire, Patrick Nowlan. Middle School--1928 Students of the Middle School who were successful in at least 8 subjects at the Departmental Fxe aminations:--Lucille | Bascom John Bentley, Doris B am Cox, Audrey Draper, Goldring, Robert Halliday, Edith Holliday, Ralph Irwin, Hilda Lee, Dorothy Long, Doug Maundrell, Lucien Michaud, ayton Parker, Elds Pearce, Irene Purves, Gordon Pil key, Helen Quinn, Charles Robert. son, Orval Robertson, Francees Sopley, John Spall, Camilla Stefller, Violet Swan, Everett Tink. 'Upper School--1928 Students of the Upper School who were successful in at least 8 subjécts at the Departmental Exe aminations: -- Kathleen Barton, Mary Blow, Barbara Boothe, Ele eanor Correll, Dorothy Giroux, Ede ith Halliday, Wilhelmine Holliday, Catherine Howden, Muriel Jones, Grant Lynde, n Robertson, Ruth- Robertson, Stanley Taylor, Josephine Thomas, Edwin Wilson. Lower School Results--1928 Students who were promoted from Form II. to Form IIl.--Isabel Brawley, George Elms, James Gire oux, Shiela Lawler, Helen Levine, Kenneth Lomax, Inez Luke, Jean MacConnell, Herbert Neal, Fred Newman, Betty Odlum, Marion Ose borne, Jean Parker, Thelma Parke er, George Scott, Kathryn Thomp= son, Phyllis Ward, Charles Webs» ter, Charlotte Worfolk. Students who were promoted from Form I. to Form IL--Hareld Augustus, William Baker, Elva Bird, Keith Cooke, 0 1, Zorah Gee, Cet John Heard, Robert Gale, Greenfield, Hotner, Alex Jeffrey, James Laue rie, Betty Lawler, Lottine ) Peter Levine, Jean McCintock, bel Niddery, Wilma Osborne, Done ald Pringle, Tommy Rea, "No Spall, Henry Stien, Mike Douglas Turner, Jack Wilson, K leen Wood. : Eaperiarents' are under way Italy with the use of the rg principle in the propulsion of craft the rotors being filled gas for buoyancy. A process using a heated needle) has been fovented by a F man for making phonograph cords on motion picture film th; take up less room than disks,