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THE USHAWA DAILY '11MES, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1929 WHITBY - Representative-- JAMES HOLDEN ; " Phone House 18--Office 484 WHITBY TAKES ON "OLD RIVALS AT BURNS' ARENA Lindsay Intermediates the Team 'to Beat to Land the Championship (By. Staff Reporter) Whitby, Jan, 9=The first hockey game of the season takes place to- night at Burns' Arena when the local intermediates entertain the Lindsay intermediates, A good ice surface has been secured, thanks to the cold snap, and some fast hockey is prom- ised. Lindsay and Whitby are old rivals and no doubt a large contingent of rooters will accompany the visitors, Much depends on tonight's game for it is claimed that Lindsay is the chief obstacle in the road to the group championship, The homesters have one game to their credit now as they invaded Stouffville, Monday night, and returned with a 6-1 vic- tory. The fans will have a good chance to sce the boys in action to- night, COUNTING VOTFS IN WHITBY PI. TOOK LONG TIME Suggestion 'Made That Sub division No, 1 Should B= Divided (Bv Steff Reporter) Whithy, Jan. 9--The fact that com- plete returns were not forthcoming irom polling sub-division No, 1 on clection day until after 8.30 o'clock has caused the belief that this sub- division should be divided, It is significant to note that there was al- most twice as many yotes cast in this sub-division as in any other of i shire family and was born .in Dar- the remaining four. It is not, there- fore, surpris that it took an hour) longer to make the count, If the sub-division were divided from A to L and from M to Z this conditioin would be relieved and the task of the deputy returning officer would be rendered less difficult, WHITBY COUNCIL WILL BE SWORN IN MONDAY NIGHT Committees Likely to Be Appointed and Chairmen Named (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Jan, 9--The inaugural meeting of the town council for 1929 takes place in the council chamber naxt Monday morning at 11 o'clock, It will then be but a short while be- wre the new town fathers, after he- ing installed in office, assume their duties and attempt to conduct the affairs of Whitby in the best inter- ests of the people as a whole, There is a likelihood that after the members of council have taken the oath of office an adjournment will be made until eight o'clock that night, Committees could then be arranged and their chairmen appointed, Deaths JOHN GIMBLETT One of Whithy's oldest and mosty respected citizens died early yester- day morning in the person of the late John Gimblett. The deceased, who was in his 81st year, contracted the "flu" several weeks before Christmas, In spite of his advanced vears he recovered and was out at Christmas time, Later, however, he suffered a relapse and pneumonia developed from which he finally suc- cumbed. The late Mr. Gimblett was the descendant of a pioncer Devon- lington township. He operated a farm for some time but during the nact thirty vears had resided in Whitby, Has» was a member of the United Church and of Sussex Lodge, Sons of England. He also belonged to the Gun Club and in spite of his age took an active. interest in these socicties. Until recently he had en- joyed splendid health and possessed a vigor which belied his years, The deccased was known as a man of good character and his friendly dis- position won him many friends, He is survived by his wife. The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon at 230 o'clock from the family resi- dence on Dundas street west, inter- ment to be in the Union Cemetery. ------------------------ NON SUPPORT CHARGE . (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Jan. 9--Wanted on a charge of failing to support his wife and family, Roy Connors, of Toron- to, was arrested in town Monday night by Chief H, Gunson. The juvenile court issued a warrant for Connors' arrest over two months ago but he managed to elude the vigilance of the police until he came to. Whitby, He was taken to Tor- onto yesterday. and is now awaiting trial, WHITBY PERSONALS Miss Mabel Roulston, of Toronto, recently visited friends in town, Mr. Jas, Ormiston has recovered after being coniined to his home for several days through illness, Miss Helen Jackson, of the To- ronto General Hospital staff, has returned after spending a week visi.ing at the home of her purents, Mr, and Mrs, Albert W, Jack#on, Centre street, Mr. Jack Blow, formerly of the staff of Centre street public school, Oshawa, has left for Toronto where he assumes his duties as a member of the staff of Upper Can- ada College, Before leaving Mr, Blow was presented with a hand- some ring by ihe boys of the Port Whithy Scout Troop in recognition of his services as scoutmaster, Miss Helen Richardson of Vie- toria College has returned to Toron- to after spending the holidays visiting at the home of her par- ents, Mr and Mrs, L. F. Richard- son, Centre s.reet, Miss Margaret Hudson, of To- ronto, was a week-end visitor at the home of her parents, Dr, and Mrs. H. J. Hudson, Byron street Mr, Geo, McGillivray of the Uni- versity of Toronto has returned to school after holidayizg in town, Mr, Ford Lindsay has resumed his s udies at Toronto University after spending the vacation with his parents in town. Mr. John Scott, Brock street south, has recovered from an at- tack of "flu." NATURE NEWS 4 piri irre ddd, (By Arthur Siyfield) (Member American Ornithologists" Union, Ottawa Field-Natural- ists' Club) FEEDING THE BIRDS White Pine and STOP That Cold! At the Start with PENSLAR Spruce Balsam il We Deliver Karn's Drug Store Next Post Office Phone 378 | i 2 wn / LR 0 Watch! PAGE Tomorrow's Thusly Paper "Birds apeal strongl yto the in- terests and affections of mankind, Not only do they cbarm with their neat forms, harmonious colors, sprightly actions, and usually pleasing notes, but they have au even more important claim upon our esteem because of their great economic value. "Birds feed upon practically all insect pests. They are voracious, able to move freely from place tu place, and exert a steady influence in keeping down the swelling tide of insect life. "For economic as well as for aesthetic reasons, therefore, an ef- fort should be made to attract birds and increase their numbers. Where proper measures of this kind have been taken, an increase of several fold in the bird popula tion has resulted, with decreased losses from depredations of injur- ious insects." (W. L. McAtee, iu 1.8. Department of Agriculta. Farmers' Bulletin, No. 621). During the season when thé nat- ural food supply is at its lowest ebb birds respond most readily to our hopitality. Winter feeding has be- come very popular and the result has been to bring about better un- derstanding between birds au. men. The winter foods common- ly used include suet, pork rinds, hones wth meaty bits left ou, cooked meats, bird seed, buck- wheat, crackers, crumbs, cracked corn, bro) dog biscuits, bread, hemp seed," millet, peanuts, whole A rolled ais, Bobeorn, pumpkin 8, rice, sun Wi seeds, wheat. ower rong A food tray may be put on a tree or pole or by a window, or at some other point about a building. Food is not likey to be found if it is thrown into loose snow. When a Joeding station is once begun, us Ww, . ays be available , Under favorable co: SOM. of the following on icion most certainly be among the visitors at the feeding station: Evening gros- great man when Bolf afterward his equanimity. he starts in to play in order to recover IT'S MADE in ONE PIECE THEREFORE IT CAN'T LEAK Every Leakproof Hot Water Bottle is guaran- teed for two years, If the bag you buy wears out before that time, re- turn it to your Rexall Drug Store and get a new bag free, A Leakproof can't leak because it is all one piece of live Para rubber, No seams splices or patches, Even "the stopple socket is one solid piece with the bag. Ask your Rexall Drug. gist to show you the LEAKPROOF HOT WATER BROPTLE -$ vi 5 0- Save with Safety at JURY & LOVELL'S THE REXALL STORES King E. Phone 28 SEVEN PRIZES FOR POEMS OFFERED BY CANADIAN POETS First Prize Of $25 To Be Made In Contest Which Closes Feb, 15 Montreal, Que., Jan. 9.--Seven prizes for poetry will be awarded py the poetry group of the Can- adian Authors' Association for poems submitted in a competition which is to close Februray 15, 1929 it was announced at a meeting of the Association held here. Another feature of the meeting was a lec- ture on '"The Insides of Novels' by the guest of honor, Dr. Pelham Edgar, Professor of English at Victoria College, Toronto. The prizes offeerd by the poetry group are as follows: 1. A prize of twenty-five dollars, offered by Sir. James Aikins, of Winnipeg, for the best short, orig- inal, unpublished patriotic poem, oy a Canadian residing in Canada. 2. A prize of books or a fram- ed picture (value twenty-five dol- .ars) offered to members of the poetry group only by Lady Roddick for 'the best, short, original, un- published poem about Montreal, or some feature of local interest, such as the river, the mountain, the har- bor, the bridge, etc. 3. A prize of twenty-five dollars offered by Mrs. 'R. E. MacDougall, for a short, original, unpublished poem on any subject. This contest is open to any poet residing in Can- ada. 4. A prize of fifteen dollars for the best original French poemr, on any subject, offered by Miss A. Beatrice Hickson. 5. A prize of ten dollars, offer- ed by Warwick Chipman, for the best short poem, written by any col- lege student in Canada during the present year. 6. A prize of ten dollars, offered by Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Byers, tor the best short poem written by a High School boy or girl in Canada during the current year, certified by a teacher. 7. A prize of a book, or a sub- scription to a magazine, to be awarded by vote of the members of the poetry group, for the best poem by one of them, submitted for crit- icism and discussion in open for- um. Rules of the contest ask for typ- ed manuscripts which will not be returned only one poem may be sub mitted by each competitor for any prize and winners of a major prize in previous contests within two years may submit a poenr but wili be hors concours. Only short, unpublished, original poems are eligible. A poem printed for private circulation or in a col- lege journal is regarded as unpub- lished. ¢ Simcoe 8. ELECTION ISSUE Toronto, Ont., Jan. 9. -- The suitability or otherwise of the Ru- baiyat of Omar Khayyam and Swin- burne's Garden of Porsepine for high school boys and girls is an is- sue in the school board elections TWO For a Gigantic Steck- Taking Clearance SALE It Starts FRIDAY a.m. VALUES THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN W. 2. Dewlaod Limited Drink Hot Water INSTANT Thousands of unfortuna peopl Ps priviillag A] te acidity, gas, eating. If y would stact the agreeable practice of EY ar puce Bisur- Sted Magnesia, they would soon dnd. thee they could eat the richest and most satis- ving Meals without the least sympton of an excess of acid and an insufficient supply in the stomach. Food ferments! aod sous before digéstion can take place. Anes 5 ot mate: fume the blood fo the : g A A Eg. bs health, Pro te vormai_ painless digestion. Bi d Mag- mesia is not a laxative, is harmless, casy pleasant to take, and can be obtamned from any well ked ist in To End Indigestion|i=" cly all AMigestive troubles are caused) in Ward One here on New Year's lescent use, even if they are per- fectly permissible for aduits. The poems are contained in a wolume used in the high schools. Mr. Day terms the Rubaiyat a "catchy" poemr and therefore doub- ly dangerous. The pupil would: be either powder or tablet form. Try this today and enjoy your meals in peace. EL |i W. J. Burns Thinks PLANT Oshawa, January 1, 1929 To the Editor, The Oshawa Daily Times: Dear Sir: Believing an exchange of ideas on the wisdom of the Hydro purchase would be heneficial to our voters, | therefore beg to advance the follow- ing views: To my mind, the liberty given the bcity by the Legislature to purchase and conduct utilities was intended to be-used with discretion. If civic own- ership was adopted as a cure-all, the face of local business might easily be altered, to the joy of socialism! To justify the use of this power some highly desirable improvement, otherwise unattainable, should pos- sess the minds of the ratepayers, such as an escape from inefficiency, or from severely burdensome rates. It may be easily understood why an effort in a city's interest be made to wrest control from a blood-suck- ing private company, with a flock of common bonus shares to nurse; but in this provincial ownership Hy- dro "proposition" under discussion, there is an entire absence of any justification above referred to. Then why this movement to boldly assume the burdens of tremendous indebted- ness and great responsibility of man- agement by the city? The story is told of a policeman questioning a baby wanderer on the street as to her identity, "What does your mama call vour papa," he in- quired, to which the child innocently replied, "mama don't call papa any- thing; she likes him." A vision of a peaceful home life, surely! The mutual respect and re- gard (existing between our citizens and the local Hydro officials recall- cd this story to me. We have no complaint against the steady and brilhant service, We like it. Indeed, it is abundantly clear, the reasons for the change in manage- ment sought from the present high "union board" to a new "local board" of capacity yet to be dem- onstrated, does not spring from pre- sent inefficiency in plant equipment or service rendered. Such a system! Splendidly equip- ped and ably maintained! No investment necessary by Osh- awa city; no worry about the man- agement; no fear of depreciation in quality; no local juggling with rates, and fair prices approximating to a provincial standard. It is rare, in- deed, in any country to see govern- ment paternalism carry through plans, so splendid and so useful to a people. Is our sense of discrimina- tion so dulled that we cannot see the excellence of the benefit handed to us? Further, in comparison with a sin gle "local board" the provincial "un- ion board" has undoubted advan tages: ' 1. The use of (bonds guaranteed by Government). 2. Enormous purchasing power. 3. Technical skill at command, o the highest orcer. 4. The soundest business ability tc arrive at necessary rates and depr: ciations. . It naturally follows that a local in dependent plant would sacrifice much, i financially and otherwise, in parting | from the Hydro union. i Indeed, we could not reasonbaly hope to secure, with the smaller sal- mone: Ontari cheaper the Works All Day, Stays Up Late, Gains 5 Lbs. "It's easy for me to do a full day's work and stay up laie nights since taking Vinol. My weight has increased 5 pounds."--Earl Dun- lap. Vinol is a delicious compound of cod liver pgp one, iron, ete. Nerv- ous, easily tired, anemic people are surprised how Vinol gives new pep, sound sleep and a BIG appe- tite. The very FIRST bottle often adds several pounds weight to thin children or adults. Tastes delicious. Jury & Lovell, Druggists. NEGATIVE SIDE IN THE HYDRO PURCHASE DEBATE City Should Let Hydro Commission Continue in Full Charge of Local Plant aries possible to a single plant, the skill on the staff of the "union." Oversight of the Oshawa system by "union" éxperts is a constant guarantee of high class plant condis tion, Two reasons for the agitation to buy are prominent: 1. The city ambition to own manage its public utilities, and 2. A belief that the Hydro union has a system of bookkeeping inimi- cal to the interests of prosperous el- ectric plants, such as Oshawa, Th's belief is not based on pub- lished criticisms, but on information said to be in possession of the local committee promoting purchase. Why have not these criticisms been put into specific shape and pub- lished? Is voting day so far dis- tant? Personally, I believe the character of the Hydro board, sponsored as it is by ti.e province, stands too high to make unworthy suspicions of un- fairness worth a moment's notice, and that the commissioners are conduct- ing their trustee-ship on a high plane of commercial honor. The provincial Hydro commission- ers are chosen on character and busi- ness standing. Moreover, they have no personal interest to gain by swer- ving from the line of duty. They are paid salaries, and not by commissions on results, : The second reason advanced the necessity of purchase, has weight, Should financial viewpoints on the part of the Hydro board be not ac- ceptable to this city, efforts to mo- dify these differences would un- doubtedly clear the air and effect a new understanding mutually satisfac- tory. Neither the Hydro board, nor its political masters desire irritations to exist to the disadvantage of the latter, As to the first named reason--ci- vic ownership. Frowning on socialism and communism in the abstract, as most Canadians do, it is astonishing what eyidence society shnows of their inroads. The favor which pubic own- ership has gained, may yet be cx tended to ordinary -foods--bread, and for no meat, milk and fuel, The chain store may be a step in evolution towards public ownership of all sources of supplies, President Coolidge has warned us such systems lead to general servi- tude and dependence--forerunners of the decay of personal liberty and democratic rights, It did not require the smashing blows against local public ownership ideas, nor the praise of private own- ership, surrounded by government safeguards as to rates and duties of the public--delivered by President clect Hoover in his New York elec- tion campaign speech--to convince the most advanced public opinion that public ownership is slipping back into second place, in public estima- tion, .as the ideal for local utilities. Legislatures today, when applied to scize upon a privately owned public utility, and make it conform to mo- dern requirements. As an illustra- tion, the Consumers Gas Company of Toronto, a very extensive private company, has little or no freedom; consequently, Toronto, having al- ready municipal burdens in abund- ance, shows no inclination to annex it, And 'just there is the core of the matter, What folly to assume burdens when there's nothing to gain by the city but pride of possession! Haye we rot a public ownership board at present, better qualified than we can ever hope to secure in Osh- awa? Is it not a joyful feeling to avoid a great debt? I could enlarge on the hazards of ownership, the ebb and flow, in the quality of management, through the years, without the safeguard of out- side inspection. I could point, - with effect, to the delicacy of electric equipment, compared with a water supply outfit, There remains another important consideration, Every decade, the in- clination toward public service on the part 'of really capable ratepayers grow less, They do not want to be committed to municipal entangle- ments, They desire, for one thing, freedom to travel. Why create com-' missions, faced by a scarcity of the] necessary membership of proved | shrewdness and capacity? Who does | not know that, even today, through that disinclination and the resulting scarcity, our leading citizen, Mr.| George McLaughlin, is about run| off his feet, his presence necessary at about every important city confer- ence, to give necessary weight to the deliberations there? I have endeavored to give to this Hydro purchase proposition a few | I wish to thank | many friends who again show- ed their confi- dence in me by | returning me to | | the Council for | 'another term, i Yours truly, Edmund Jackson. thoughts on the negative side for the consideration of ratepayers, and am hopeful a further understanding will be possible with the Hydro commis- sioners, 'which will continue their ef- ficient management, and gain, in ad- dition, every advantage in rates we could hope to get by the burden and hazard of city ownership. Faithfully, W. J. BURNS CAPITAL FELLOW (Chicago Daily News) The man who possesses a million is a capital fellow. AR ---------- -- Les. McLaughlin Body Hardw FOR SALE We are offering for sale two carloeds of real good, dry body hard wood, mostly beech and maple, at a price that cannot be duplicated, $12.00 per cord $6.50 per 4 cord $3.50 per { cord These prices will only be in force for this shipment. O.ders will be delivered in rotation, just as they come in, so place your orders now, as there is only two carloads. TERMS CASH ood Telephone 1246 McLaughlin Coal & Supplies Limited Coal, Coke, Wood, Sewer Pipe and Builders' Supplies 110 KING ST. WEST OSHAWA . ONTARIO Hogg & Lytle, Limited Myr. Farmer: As our goods are now sold on cash terms you will note WHICH HAVE BEEN IN EFFECT SINCE JANUARY 1st. i mene SDE S---- SHORTS ..... » seven SBOP QUAKER DAIRY RATION $50.00 SCHUMAKER DAIRY RATION Per Ton $42.00 c ow NEW REDUCED CASH PRICES ON FEEDS, POULTRY FULL-O-PEP EGG MASH $3.50 per 100 lbs. BLATCHFORD'S EGG MASH $3.50 per 100 lbs. POTATOES CHOICE N. B. STOCK 95c per bag ONTARIO SPECIALS _. 95¢ per bag We cannot replace our stock to sell within three dollars per ton of our present rates. Buy your supply NOW. Ld . Phone 203 H)G0 © LYILE, Limited 54 Church St.