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(HE O31 AWA DAILY [IMe>, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1928 PAGE THREE Brilliant Stud Influenza Depletes the Ranks of Public _ Sc .ools of Oshawa . Students to the Number of 561 Are Absent From Classes From This Cause and Numbers Here Dwind- ling Day by Day -- Fac- tories Are Affected And Office Staffs Dwindle-- --Disease of Mild Type About 600 pupils of Oshawa's pub- lic schools are sick with influenza, and the number in attendance is dwindling every day. Figures secur- ed from all of the schools by C, F, Cannon, supervising principal, today show that 561 are absent through this cause, as compared with 474 yester- day, The Oshawa Health Depart- ment informed The Times that there are a large number of cases in the city. 4 The epidemic has not yet depleted the ranks of the teaching staff ma- terially, although several teachers are suffering with bad colds or light at- tacks of the flu but are keeping on the job. Several employees at the city offices are affected, and the po- lice and fire departments have been slightly depleted by the di MIKE GETS CHANGE 10 SHAKE DUST * OF CITY OFF FEET Harry Thompson, Grateful to Magistrate, Departs With One Cent in Pocket shake the dust of Oshawa off your feet, never to re- turn, we'll let you go"--this was Magistrate Willis' parting remarks to Harry Thompson, known as "Mike" in police court this morning when Mike was arrested and arraig- ned for being a vagrant. Mike's thanks were profuse, and no sooner was he dismissed than he darted for the stairs and was gone, "never to return again." hailed into court before on charges of theft, for which he received "spinded sentence," as he put it, Had Cent Left When he appeared he looked the typical vagrant with hair unkempt and ingly eager to hear the court's "If you'll Factories and office staffs through- out the city are all somewhat affect- ed, although not in very alarming proportions, Doctors are finding many cases, but they seem to be of a light nature, and not the virulent type, of the disease, The Oshawa neral Hospital reports that no evi- dences of serious cases of flu or pneumonia and similar diseases have been noticed at the hospital, and that no nurses-are off duty with the dis- ease. Doctors' Warning The epidemic in Oshawa seems very similar to that in other cities in Ontario, with quite a large num- ber of cases, but of a light nature, Adults attacked by the rarely off work more than a week. The advice given by doctors of the city is to go to bed and take life easy for a or two, as this is the surest and quickest method of over- coming the malady. Courting Publicity Renfrew Mercury: A meeting of Toronto and near-Toronto Liberals "has decided that the party needs more oD licity, and that a publicity man be appointed." Perhaps Hon. George N. don, former Min® ister of Immigration, and former De- puty Speaker for the King Goyvern- ment, should be consulted on how to get the party in favor with those "one-horse weekly newspapers." isease are| verdict on his case , He was con- siderably relieved when he was told to go. Just before he let him go however, Magistarte Willis put one question to him: iss "Have you got any money ? "I only got one cent sir." He explained that he was a mech- anic and had helped to fix a man's car that had "het up on him down the road a piece" and had wandered from that spot into town where he aroused the suspicions of a local con- stable. Deaths MARIAN McDONALD Marian McD nald Jour year-old daughter of Mr anv Mrs. Arthur McDonald, 100 Bloor street west, died at the home of her parents this morning after a shor: iliness. Funeal arrangements have as yet not been completd. MRS ANNIE BARTOSHUK Mrs. Annie Bartoshux died at her residence, 752 Douglas street, late last night from pneumonia. She was admitted to the hospital last Tuesday. Deceased was in her 48th year. Her husband and three children survive, Funeral services will be conducted at the home on Monday afternoon, and interment will be 'made in Oshas- wa Union Cemetery. Christmas Dinner With Turkey, Plum Pudding, "Fixins", Draws Near Bl JEEAEE iki i {1 : i | : ¥ Be E§ ih hy gee 8 B:'e PEER, BORER it hit gies g ; i L3 i ge the old fashioned English plum flavoring. But the jnstinct stil exists, if such a thing could be, to "save enough room" for a portion oi "plum" pudding. g We must nowever also suppress our desires sufficienity during the earlier courses to be able to take a piece of mince pie. For without the mince pie, our life would not be worth living, for mince pie Is considered very lucky. In fact, to refuse a piece, even the most min- ute portion would be to throw one's luck to the four winds, and cast around for all the bad luck in the community, So with these simpie ru.es on superstitions accompany- ing the Christmas dinner, every- one's 1929 should be fairly happy. There are of course a few fami- lies in ihe city who are going to be out of luck as far as the Christ- mas dinner with all the "fixin's" is concerned. But there are other viands which are just as greatly appreciated and all will obtain good wholesome food for their Christ- mas dinner. It is up to the citizens of Oshawa to provide it for them. It is just once a year, and we may deny ourselves a little for once in order to give them this pleasure. Sweli the total, Received Subscriptions Previously acknowicdged $1,285.65 A Fre. rsnsnnsossnns 2.00 Miss H. Keddie's Class, Mary St. School ..... Miss Storrar's . Class, - Mary St. School ...... Land EB. Bale ..onnns, Dr. YT. EB. Kaiser »..000.a C T- BARES ,.unrssnns T0300 2ranna iss > Employes, Ontario Malle- Able OR ,.0psssnsss -1.38 3.00 4.00 10.00 Russel Bale an Ro.ary Club of Oshawa odgins $2127.18 Mrs. Bonnetta, infants' clothing; residents of Zion, Hampton, farm products; Waterous-Meek Ltd , one ton of coal or coke, Gates' Butcher |Shop, 50 1bs. meat. 'Amulet Thompson has been | yk . TORONTO Stock Abitibi (asx Bell Tel, , 166 Braz, .. 76% Br, A, Ol 48% Carl, ,.. 32 Cn, In, Al, 42% Ciy, Dry. 176 Imp, Ol 88% Int Pet. 47% It. NI, new 44 Loblaw ,,100% Ms. Hr, 87% Mn, Nekl, 43% Nor, Bak, 44 8. Station 53 Sh, Wht, 88 Hr, Wal, 84% 206 296 24 Abana Amity ,, Br, Hol, 30 Bedford 44 Bidgood 36 Cn, Mn, 68 Ch, Hg, 8 Bid Cs, Cop, B57 Dome ',, 980 Howey . 100 Holl, ,,, 825 Hd. Bay 1900 Bid , Mn, 19 Kd, Lake 131 Kt. Flr. 22 Lv. Que. 8% Mandy 125 McDoug, 44 MclIn, ,,20056 Malar. , 86 Mn, Cor, 375 Nipis, ,, 355 Noran, ,6350 Pion. 36 Bid Pd. Ore. 955 Prem. 220 Bid 8d, Bs. ,, 760 8h, Gor. 640 Tk. Hg. 805 Tow. .. 330 Wr, Hr. 152 Stock High Amer, Can. 104% Atchison ,.196 Balt & Ohio 119 Briggs Mfg, 52 Can. Pac. ,,2348 Can. Dry ,., 78% Chrysler ,,1213 Congoleum 26% Cur, Aero .143% Erfe .....,, 68% Fam, Ply, ,, 681% Gen. Asph. 537% Gn, Mt. old 190% Gn, Mt, new 77% Gra. Pa. ,, 48 Gold Dust ,135% Hud. Mot, , 86% Hupp ,,... 76% Int, Comb- 68 It. Nl. old 266 Mt. Ward ..146 Mar. Oil ,, 43% Mck. Trek, 104% Phil, Pet, ., 45% Pan. Am. B 49 Srs. Rbck. .166% Sin. Ofl ... 42 Stan. Oil N.J. 53% Studebaker 7585; Simmons .., 86 U.S. Rubber 39% U.S, Steel ,.158 U.S. Leather 32 Wiys. Ovid. 28% Woolworth 212 Wr. Aero ..260 Vie. Talk. ..147% Yellow Cab 408% Money 9 percent. 1 ; RRERRLEE ten ii] | mH gl 88% 166 "78 8 Mines . 930 99 826 181% 128° 22 8 120 43 2006 86 370 360 6110 950 725 636 806 330 150 NEW YORK STOCKS Low 102 194% 118% 50% 233% 76% 118% 26% 141 67% 67% 53Y 188 72% 47% iL Al » Bi (Supplied by Soh, Forlong & STOCKS High Low 12.30 38% 75 4 ve 42 640 805 300 152 2pm, 103% 196 119 g BE i '|and Saturday FREE BERR CITY NEWS PETTY THEFTS Petty thefts are reported in East Whitby township. A quantity of apples and other fruit was recently stolen from the premises of Stan. |ley Bagg. LAID UP WITH FLU ! E, J. O'Rellly, manager of Larke Transport, has been confined to his home for the past ten days with a severe attack of "flu," Mr, O'- Rellly hopes to be out tomorrow or Sunday. FAIR AND COLD The Weatherman says fair and cold weather will continue tonignt with fresh winds from the northwest, Pressure is high to the westward and cold wea- ther with sub-zero temperatures prevail over the Prairie Provinces. It is beconring milder in Manitoba today and the milder airs will spread eastward in the course of the next few days. ANOTHER HOTEL RUMOR Will a new $1,000,000 hotel be erected in Oshawa next year? There {8 an unconfirmed rumor that an enterprise of this nature will be commenced in 1929. The report originated through a well- known resident of the district who met an American contractor while tavelling on the railroad recently, During the course of conversation the American mentioned that he was interested in a big hotel pro- ject for Oshawa and made it quite clear that his remarks had no ref- erence to the present new hotel, PUBLIC HEALTH CLINIC At the special meeting of the Board of Health last night, it was announced by Dr, T. W. G. McKay medical officer of health, that a public health clinic will be opened in Rotary Hall, Centre street, on Japuary 8. At the present time the general type of clinic work will be taken up here by the public health nurses, but this clinic may be used later for special work. The department is also considering the establishment of another clinic in the north end of the city. Two clinics, for Canadian and foreign parents and children, are now in operation in the Albert street mec- tion of the city, WAGGED HIS THANKS Care, courtesy and common sense may even be appreciated by a dumb animal. This was witness- ed by a little incident which oec- curred on King street west yester- day and would seem to indicate that animals may, have more intel- ligence than men are wont to be- lieve. A small black collie was crossing the street and became confused with the traffic. Halt- way he stopped, undecided whether to advance or retreat. Meanwhile cars whizzed by him and his position was becoming in- creasingly dangerous. A kindly motorist, however, noticed the dog's plight and" stopped his ma- chine, allowing the canine to pass on In safety to the sidewalk. Once in safe territory, the collie's tail began to wag with .joy and he looked at the motorist in a man- ner which clearly indicated that he was expressing hearty thanks in collie fashion. The latter could Joel more than repaid for his kindly" HOTEL NEARS COMPLETION Final work on the Genosha Ho- tel is nearing completion, All con- struction and decorating work on the five upper floors has been com- pleted, while finishing touches are being placed on the ground floor, The dining room is being painted, and the final decorative painting is practically finished on the lobby. As soon as workmen are out of the building, carpets and furniture will be installed and the hotel opened for business, POULTRY SHOW CLOSES The seventh annual poultry show of the. Oshawa Poultry and Pet Stock Association closed last night with a record attendance, The di- rectors * expressed themselves as pleased with the results, stating that * the birds ang, pet stock exhibited were of the best breeds ever entered in a show of this size, The feature attraction of the last night proved to be the auction sale of dressed poultry, many people taking advantage of the opportun. ity to - purchase their Christmas fowl where the quality was of the highest aad the price the lowest. AWADRED PRIZES Three pupils of Oshawa's public schools have been awarded prizes in the province-wide contest of the Ontario Safety League held last month, They are Robert Frost, a junior fourth pupil, and Clarence Perkin, a senior third pupil in South Simcoe school, Publie gchool pupils from all over On- tario competed in ° this contest, which was judged by a committed appoin'ed by the Ontario College of Art, The contestants submit- ted poster designs {illustrative of either. accident prevention or fire prevention. Robert Frost is a son of Mr, and Mrs, W, Frost, 632 Buckingham avenue, and Clarence Perkin is a son of Mr, and Mrs. L. W. Perkin, 144 Buckingham aven- ue, and Isabelle Sheriff is a daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs H. N, Sheriff, EXTEND JOHN STREET Following a recent decision of the. city council, to extend John street from Nassau to Burk street, an earnest effort is being made to complete the details of this work and have it finally effected, Ex- pressions of opinion from residents of the district are favorable to the opening of this street, according to aldermen of the southwest ward. John street was recently extended by expropriation across the creek bed from Centre to Nassau streets, and now the city 1s purchasing property, owned by Charles Nich- ols, having a frontage of 50 feet on Burk street and a depth of 211 feet, for $3,800, and the property of Charles Ward with a frontage of 60 feet on Nassau street and a depth of 100 feet for $4,000, fo push the street through straight from Simcoe to Burk streets. While the total purchase price is given as $7,800, it is expected that ahout $1,600 will be realized by the sa.e of an" extra 10 feet of land facing on Nassau street, and of the two houses on these properties. Fifty per cent of the net cost will be born by the city and fifty per cent by. the property owners of the dis- trict, on a local improvement basis. The cost to each property owner will be about nine cents per foot of his assessment. BIG SCIENTIFIC GATHERING New York, N.Y., Dec. 21.--An record, in point of size, for scientific gatherings, is fore- cast for the annual meeting of the American Association for the Ad- vancement of Science here, Decem- ber 27 to January 2, inclusive. "The meeting," says Dr. Henry Osborn, president of the np, "will be the largest convention of the men and women of science and friends of scientific advancement that has ever taken Plate 1a. this coumtsy, i Dok Ip the wo! "All branches of learning will be people who will attend will be drawn from the whole of the Eng- lish-speaking North America. "The association leads in Amer- fcan scientific progress. Founded in 1848, its cumulative influence for rationality and the scientific methods of thought fs incorporated into the fabric of American civiliz- ation. "Its outlook fis mow brighter than ever. Its enrolment, now ov- er 16,500, is rapidly increasing, and there are officially associated with it 118 other scientific organ- izations. "It represents all the thousands of scientists of the United States and Canada, together with many other thousands of those who are interested in science SAILING ON YESTERDAY "TWAS AUTUMN TODAY IS WINTER - WE'RE TO SPRING to the accompaniment of blizzards, but ever facing the time when will fecl the retwaiding polars of sun gawung y by Gay as i Inte he Dailies Fegivn of with our backs : fi : t was autumn yesterday. dt will be spring in the sweet-by- and-by. [ WEATHERMAN ORR Christmas day is drawing near, A few more days are left for shopping, And Leap Year ends just one week later, Not much time now, your "popping." * girls, for Two more days to do the Christmas shopping. Two more days of rush and hurly-burly and then--it will all be over but the shouting and the merriment and the opening of Christmas packages, It's a fine life -- if you don't weaken, As far as Christmas weather-is concerned the Weatherman has stopd valiantly at his place at the helm and has brought the old ship Christmas into the placid waters, weather, climate, or what-have-you, just in time to keep the spirits of the crew at top-notch. Ozonic atmosphere, clear skies, smiling sun and enough snow to fool ourselves into thinking this is real Chrismas weather, now provided for all and sundry and now all that is needed for a Merry Christmas is a purse full of gold, an unclouded conscience, and somebody to do the shopping for you, This is the time of year when | the heart responds to the call of the needy and the Christmas Cheer fund is showing signs of life, Many gifts are being sent in by anonymous contributions One fellow who was so noble that he wished to be abhsolutel; "Anonymous" sent in a check. that was unsigned. This {8 putting the anonymous idea a bit too strong. ; Sadie Shortskirts was in town today dressed in a mew fur coat and looking every inch the fash fon plate, Sadie came to Oshawa to do her Christmas shopping, and droppeu into the editorial office. Sadie said she read in the paper about a girl who swore she'd nev- er been kissed by any man and Sadie said that was enough to make any girl swear. Sadie sald she saw the Little Theatre play "Captain Applejack," and thought it was very good, Sadie said she- was going to of- fer a play to the local organization written by a boy friend of hers, a teller in a bank in Toronto. Sadie says, being written by 8 man who is connected with an in- stitution that lends money, it shouldn't lack interest. Sadie said she saw lots of Ko- daks offered for sale in the stores. Sadie said she always thou the Kodak was the bible used by Mohammedans. Sadie says these new Chevrolets are "darling" cars, acd her boy friend is going to buy one soon as he can raise $10 for the original payment, Sadie says it's no use to be down- hearted if business isn't good. "The way the farmers do," sald Sadie, "when crops. are poor are | Speaker, Stresses Value of Study in Ybuth -- Present Generation Superior in Attainments to Previous Generations -- Presenta- tion of Paintings -- Har- old Armstrong Wins Cane for Best Boy Student in All Departments --Rugby Team Given School Let- ters That education is a necessity in ithe lives of everyone to bring out {their natural abilities and develop |their character, was the keynote of {the address given by Prof, J, F, {MacDonald, Prof. of English of the University of Toronto, formerly of Queen's University, Kingston, at the annual Commencement exercis- es held yesterday afternoon in the auditorium of the Oshawa Colleg- fate Institute, Mr. MacDonald was introduced by A, E. O'Neill, prinel- pal of the Collegiate Institute, and was enthusiastically received by the large audience, The auditorium was decorated in red, green and gold streamrers and balloons of the same colors, in preparation for the annual Collegiate Frolic, whieh was held last night, Value of Youth In his address Professor Mac- Donald spoke in particular to the scholars stressing the necessity of studying in youth, remembering that youth comes but once to every- one ard it is during that time that the mind is most active and ready to receive the best ideas. A quota- tion from Francis Bacon, "Study serves for deli~ht, for ornament and for ability," was the pivot around which the speaker centred his talk, Tove of Books In speaking first of study serv. ing for delight Professor MacDon- ald spoke of the delizcht one receiv- ed when the excitement and en- thusiasm of youth had passed, from a good book, an easy chair, and to go to the extremes of comfort, an open fire and a dish of apples at one's side, Studying and educa- tion is a necessity in urderstand- ang and appreciating the best books and the best authors, the hours one spends in so studying (Continued on page 7) FLAGRANT ATTEMPT TO STEAL ELECTION, COUNSEL, CHARGES Sault Ste Marie, On*., Dec, 21.-- J. A. McInnis, solicitor in charge of and ruin stares them in the face, is just to stare back at it and buy a motor car." Sadie said a "blizzard" was the inside of a turkey, Apollo, the king of table waters, .and equin- oxes were the inhabitants of Greenland. Meanwhile--fair and colder. Tonight, if the heavens are clear, turn the chin upward to the heav- ens and see Jupiter pass through the moon. Meanwhile--buy that Christmas the appeal of Ald. Alfred Brewer | against the decision at the recoun, | of ballots which wiped out his ma- jority.of 31 and elected Mayor T. J, Irwin by a majority of 51, said to- day that the affidavits of deputy returning officers and scrutineers, declaring that theb allot boxes had: been tampered with following the election, were stronger than he ex pected and showed conclusively that one of the most flagrant cases of attempted election theft ever re corded in Canada had taken place. card now. Two days more, It is expected that the appeal will be registered on Saturday. . Third Annual Frolic Oshawa Collegiate is ents of Collegiate Receive T heir Rewards Graduates of Collegiate Receive Diplomas at the Annual Commencement Prof. J. F. MacDonald, Guest| MERCHANTS LEAVE DOORS OFF LATCH, Christmas Shopping Takes an Added Earnestness For Last Minute Buyers Christmas shopping took on all added earnestness last evening whem shops all over the city left theie doors off the latch and thus th awfulness of the "last awful nigh was lessened to some extent, From the "Four Corners" east and west and north and south, flourished, People who had dela the purchase of Christmas gifts were out in force and notable among the assault forces were the young mre selecting the most important gift all and business women bent on exe actly the same task. For the young men. the jewelry stores acted like. a magnet necklaces, vanity cases, . ropes beads, evening bags and the smart new bandeaux, glittered before theif longing eyes, he young women were keen om studs, cuff links, flasks, cigarette cases, lighters and in some cases, boudoir and traveling sets, Florists were doing a land office business in potted plants, Jerusalemg cherries, roses and every other flows er--and all are beautiful, : The linen stores found many cise tomers of discerning taste pr; ve stores, candy shops and those with practical staples were well patronized, , Dainty N. . Fond sisters and girl friends crowding the lingerie shops seeking hosiery and gloves and all those dainty nothings they had heard the recipients admiring in the shop windows. At home the children were at home dreaming of Santa Claus and his myriads of toy engines, trains and aeroplanes and the careful shopper had, therefore, more room for spection, Tonight the stores will be open again for the venturesome shopbés who leaves his buying till the enth hour, Oshawa stores are meeting well the) demand of the Christmas she { passed and the road to Christmas through their open doors. Two more days for shopping, Then Peace on earth and goodwill to af} men. Even the sales' staffs. READERS' VIEWS CITIZENS DENIED RIGHTS To The Editor. Dear Sir:-- The seriousness of the electing Aldermen submitted to people, must by this time be apj ent to all immediately conce: aldermen, the city officers Thoroughly Enjoyed Splenid Music and Skits By Students Feature the Gath- ering -- Duty of Auction- eer Assumed By Principal O'Neil and Splendid Sum is Raised for Donation to the Christmas Cheer Fund The third annual Frolic of the Oshawa Collegiate Institute was held last night with splendid music and entertaining stage presenta- tions. Following the formal open- Pricipal A. E. O'Neil, the got well under way with by eleven "darkies" of known song, "Old Mam unshine." - whole evening's entertain- ment was composed of | of Form 4a am George Campbell, the eminent "Hypnotist," proved that his art is a very realistic art, and gave a very clever performance. A prominent number on the pro- gram was a sketch of two members of the staff at the "Pearly Gates" during the year 1960. "Broad- casting from C.O.CIL.,* with Mr. Patterson the announcer, was per- haps the most amusing skit of the evening and received much merit- ed applause. A number of the students took part in this feature of the evening. MADAME NEVADA, PALMIST, Ross Corners. Phone ments 2894. Sunday School scholars, ocom- mencing at six o'clock tonight. 1953," was well portrayed. 3 . (1452) fn Hats BRERER ; LAST GRAND RUSH PHBE Sw EE I I a TSS I Sh a Be a aa