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THE OSHAWA DAILY MIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 192¢ ' Advertising, subseriptions a SUECTRIC RATES . DECREASED UNDER : NUNIGIPAL SYSTEN Average Cost for Domestic Power Slightly Over Two * 'Cents in 1928 i + TEN CENTS IN 1912 y Consistent Decreases Since Town Took System in 1912 (By Staff Reportew) "Whitby, Feb, 7. -- Whitby resi- dents paid 2.01144 cents per kilo- " watt hour for electricity used for ** domestic purposes during 1928, ac- ¥ cording to figures issued by Geo, W. P, Every, -superintendent of the " Public Utility Commission. The ¢ prevailing commercial rate was * 1.45 cents per kilowatt hour while . the power raie averaged 1.2064 cents per kilowatt 'hour, Municipal ownership of power ¢ distribution in Whitby, and con- * mection with the great publicly own- ¥ ed Hydro system, has meant much cin savings to local householders, storekeepers, and manufacturers, ~+In 1903 the town entered the pow- « er business when it took over a pri- b SN FEED "YOUR HOGS SUARER ugared Schumacher FEED This is the efficient, com- plete carbohydrate ration that gives swine the things they need in most digestible form. It works faster; it _ builds better meat ; it is more economical because you use less of it--hogs are ready for market sooner. We keep a ready supply on hand for you--always fresh, always the same. HOGG & LYTLE, Limited, Phone 203 Oshawa, Ont. ly Times + JAMES . vately owned, steam generating plant situated at the lakefront on the site now occupied by the water pumping station, The electricity was generated by large dynamos, operated by a powerful steam en- gine, © But the system was far from satisfactory as electricity was only available at night, Electrically driven machinery was practically unknown in Whitby and the "juice" was used only for street lighting and lighting homes and stores, A few persons possessed electric ir- ong, but they could not be used till after six o'clock as power was no\ available during the day time. Hydro History In 1912 the Seymour Power Co,, the largest subsidary of the Elec- tric Power Co., Limited, secured a franchisé for hydro power on the Trent river, The commpany bought the franchise of several small pow- er companies in Central Ontario communities such as Cobourg and Oshawa, In Whitby the power plant was publicly owned but the Seymour Power Co, was given the right to build lines into the town and to sell power for none other than commercial purposes, no per- son being allowed to secure less than 25 horsepower from the com- pany, The town became the com- pany's first and only customer and for the first time hydro power was supplied in Whitby, The rate was ten cents per kilowatt hour for each power user, A comparison between this rate and the 1928 price is self-explanatory in showing the value of public ownership, It must also be remembered that the buying power of ten cents in 1912 was almost twice as much as the buying power of 10 cents in 1928, Taken Over By Commission A few years later the Seymour Power Co. was taken over by the great public owned hydro system and as a result electricity was then purchased from the hydro. The local distribution system has re- mained in the hands of the munic- ipality from 1903 until the present day. es The favorable situation of Whit- by with regard to power may be more readily realized when it is pointed out that under private own- ership, the residents of most Amer- ican cities and towns are paying from 6 to 8 cents for power per klowatt hour, HEAVY SNOWFALL BRINGS OUT SHOVELS (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Feb. 7.--Almost a foot of snow fell in Whitby and district last night and this morning streets and sidewalks were practically blocked, Cars encountered great difficulty for the first time this winter the family snow shovel received an honest in- nings as it was used to clear walks and sidewalks, RE Ts Mrs. Rachel Clark Starbuck, of Wilmington, Ohio, bakes more than 60,000 pies in year for restaur- ants, After 30 years in business, Wich- ita, Kan.,. woman plans to study, when oil was discovered on her farm. Quick Pile Relief Dr. Leonhardt's Hem-Roid Is guaranteed to banish any form of Pile misery, or money back. It giy- es quick action even in old, stub- born cases. Hem-Roid is a harm- less tablet that removes blood con- gestion in the lower bowel--the cause of piles. It brings joyful re- lief quickly and safely or costs nothing. Jury and Lovell and drug- gists everywhere sell it with this guarantee. and news will be received at the Whitby Office, Dundas Street, next the post office.--Telephone 434. 3' REPRESENTATIVE fe HOLDEN EDUCATION BOARD 1929 COMMITTEES NAMED LAST NIGHT Albert W. Jackson is Ap- pointed to the Library Board (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Feb, 7, -- The statutory meeting of the Board of Xduca- tion was held last night in the council chambers with Dr, H. Bas- com, chairman of the board, pre- siding, A striking committee in- cluding Trustees Jos, King, W, J. H. Richardson, Geo. Ross, H, Web- ster and F, I. Beecroft was appoint- ed and acting upon the report of the striking committee the follow- ing committees were chosen: Management Committee--F, I, Beecroft, John Larkin, Geo, Ross, Wm, Harden, G, M, W. M, Jermyn, Property Committee -- Geo. Ross (chairman); Walter Bunn, Joseph King, Sheriff J, ¥, Paxton, W, J, H. Richardson and H, Webster, Finance Committee -- Joseph King (chairman), John Larkin, E. M. Brown, H, Webster and W, M, Jermyn. A bylaw was introduced and passed re-appointing Albert W, Jackson to the library board for a further term of three years, The Board of Education has three rep- resentatives on the library hoard including ex-Reeve Jackson Mrs, Theo, McGillivray and Mr, A. M. Ross, According to the statutes no other business could be dealt with and the hoard adjourned at 9 o'clock, Dr, Bascom announcing |that the first regular meeting ) woul beheld on Wednesday night, Those present last night included Dr. H., Bascom, chairman; Dr. C. FP, McGillivray, secretary; 'Trustees--H.. Webster, Geo, Ross, Wm. Harden, W, J. H, Richardson, John Larkin, F. L, Beecroft, G. M, Goodfellow, Joseph King, and Walter Bunn, SUCCESSFUL BRIDGE HELD YESTERDAY BY COLLEGE ALUMNZE (By Staff Reporte) Whitby, Feb 7. -- The Castle Chapter Alumnae of the Ontario Ladies' College held a very guc- cessful bridge yesterday at the beautiful home of Mrs. R, N. Bas- sett, Centre street. Mrs. Bassett and Mrs. Leo Gray of Oshawa, president of the chapter, received the guests. There were eighteen tables of bridge, the tables being arranged in the living rooms and in the up- stairs hall. The rooms were prei- tily decorated with spring flowers and yellow candles. The games were much enjoyed and the winner at each table received a charming prize. Dainty refreshments were sory- éd from a buffet in the dining room and Miss Maxwell, lady p...- cipal of the college, Mrs. C. RR. Cars- callen and Mrs. »John Rice poured tea, while lady teachers of the col- lege statf also assisted. Guests were present from Oshawa and Whitby. February 13. Alliance, Ohio, seeks $200,000 for new Y.M.C.A. home. Sunday evening buffet dinners followed by informal musicales are latest fad in New York's Mayfair. A slo afairy you can believe in ---- se Piscuits Whit asi areas and Tk touched slovely bend tscurts C., STANDARD MILLING CO., OF CANADA, LIMITED TORONTO, MONTREAL, QUEBEC, SAINT JOHN, HALIFAX Sold in Oshawa By 14 Celina St. Phone 8 i Goodfellow, | She Feels Like a New Woman Now Says Ontario Lady after taking Dodd's Kidney Pills ------ Mrs. L, Mitchell Was Troubled With Back, Her Chatham, Ont., Feb, 6, (Special) --"1 was troubled with my back so much, I could hardly work," writes Mrs. L, Mitchell, 85 Baxter Street, Chatham, Ont, "I used three: boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills and I feel like a new woman now, I have also used two jars of Dodd's Antiseptic Healing Ointment and find it is the very best thing." « When your back and limbs ache, and you experience dizziness and bladder irregularities, be quick to give the overworked Kidneys for- tifying help, Dodd's Kidney Pills stimulate the Kidneys, This treat- ment relieves you of discomfort, and wards off Rheumatism and Sciatica, Dodd's Kidney Pills have been taken by thousands of men pik women all over Canada with very beneficial results, Obtained from druggists every- where, or The Dodds Medicine Co., Ltd., Toronto 2, Ont, WHITBY STUDENT HAS INTERESTING TRIPS IN EUROPE Mel. K. Kenny Writes of His Experiences in Italy (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Feb, 7.--Melvin K, Kenny, who in company with a student from McGill University represented Can- ada in a series of debates in England, 1 Scotland and Wales, last fall, has vi- | sited Pisa, Rome and Venice in southern Italy, according to word re- ceived by his parents, Reeve and { Mrs, f. M. Kenny, i Following his tour of England, Mel as he is known to Whithy people, procured a motorcycle and crossed the channel by boat to France. Tra- veling by his machine he visited Paris and Marseillaies, and other important French cities. He: then essayed to cross the Alps to Italy but found the going extremely difficult, on account of the deep snow, unusual for the district, and the terrible condition of the roads. Speaking of Roman roads, he states in his letter that such thor- oughfares would not be tolerated in a back concession of an Ontario township. Arriving at Pisa he was forced to abandon his motorcycle and left it leaning against the leaning tower, His journey through southern Italy had to be made by train. In Venice he found traffic tied up be- cause the canals were frozen and re- gretted that he had not brought his skates alonz. Mr. Kenny intends to | return to Southampton and set sail for Canada on the 20th of this month. As a graduate of Toronto Un- iversity he discovered 'that know- ledge of the French language stood him in good stead for he was able to make himself understood through this medium, and even while in Italy he met many people who could con- verse in French, but not in English. YOUNG WHITBY INDUSTRY MAKES GO0D PROGRESS The Manufacture of Leather Laces is an Interesting Process { (By Stat Reporter) Whitby, Feb, 7.--The Balmforth Lace works, Whitby's youngest in- dustry, has completed two success- ful years in operation and is enter- ing upon its third year confident that it shall maintain steady growth and expansion. The company's premises are situ- ated on Hickory street, a short dis- tance south of Brock street in the building formerly occupied by the Protex Manufacturing Co. It started unobtrusively and at no time has asked for aid from the municipality in the form of loan, bonus or even a fixed assessment. It is operated by three brothers of the name of Balmforth, nephews of E. B. Balmforth, of Leeds, Eng- land, the world's largest manufac. turer of leather laces. The broth- ers learned the lace manufacturing business from start to finish in their uncle's factory ana tuen leav- ing Leeds they came to Canada and acting on their own initative start- ed a factory here. Although not a large, concern, their laces are sold across Canada from coast to coast, they are worn in the hockey shoes of fast professional teams and in the heavy boots of the northera lumberjack. The manufacturer of leather lac- es requires considerable skill for much of the work is done by hand. Hides are purchased and cut in long strips according to the width of the lace. 'This is an operation which requires a keen eye and a | practised hand, for each lace must ibe of uniform width. The laces are greased and rounded and also tipped and are then reay for ship- ping. They include heavy laces us- ed for hockey shoes, snow packs ani boots and also finer laces for ladies' shoes and men's oxfprds. In order to produce fine laces, the company imports hides from Madras, India. These hides are not half the thickness of the hides of Canadian cattle due to the fact that India's climate is so warm. The laces made from these hides are light, pliable and strong. The hides of Canadian cattle are used for making a coarser, tougher lace. Bowmanville Residence, 511. Daily Times News, advertising and subscriptions will be received at the Bowmanville Office of The Times, T. e, 587; REPRESENTATIVE--MISS MARGARET CLIMIE. Council Hears Plea of Board of Education for 'High School Addition Deputation Presented Views of the Board at a Meeting Held Last Night LARGE ATTENDANCE Members of the Council Ask for Time to Give Con. sideration to Plans (By Staff Reporter) Bowmanville, Feb. ak was a very large attendance at the Febru- are meeting of the Town Council held on Wednesday evening, February 6th, the Council Chamber being fill ed to capacity, The fact that the question of granting the necessary funds for the addition to the High School was to be brought up no creased attendance, All members of the Council were present with Mayor Elliott in the chair, A communication from rate pay- ers in the north ward was read ask- 'ing that something be done to put in better condition the roads in that section of the town north of the C.P.R. tracks, A deputation also waited on the Council for whom Rev. Geo, Mason spoke, explaining how the citizens in that part of the town were handicapped during the winter and early spring by not be- ing able to use their cars and other vehicles. After some discussion in which members of the Council ad- mitted that something would have to be done at once, the matter was referred to the Roads and Streets committee with power to act. A communication from rate payers on Elgin street was laid on the table. High School Addition The question of an addition to the High School was then briefly intro- duced by the chairman of the High School Board, W. B. Couch, who told in a few words why they were asking for the grant, leaving de- tails to be presented by other mem- bers of the Board. The first speak- er was C. H. Mason, secretary of the Board, 'Mr, Mason read on ex- tract from the minutes of a meeting held in 1891, the year the present school was built, showing that the land, building and equipment cost a little over $14,000, Today this prop- erty is valued at over $40,000. This was by way of comparing the cost of building at that time and at the present. Mr, Mason then went on to explain the overcrowded condi- tion of the school and lack of proper equipment and also read extracts from the School Act showing that something would have to be done in order to meet the requirements of the law and retain our Government grant. Dr. Bonnycastle presented the financial aspect of the question and by a comparison with a number of towns of similar size, showed that Bowmanville had a low school tax rate. Principal W. J. Morrison was the next speaker and went a little more fully into what was required by the School Act. He also read extracts from the Inspector's report showing that while the work was good under the circumstances, the school was not complying with the regulations and this would have to be remedied. All three speakers made it very plain that a point had been reached where additional accommodation would have to be provided. To Give Consideration Reeve Thickson, deputy reeve Carruthers and councillors Rehder and James spoke on the subject and while each one expressed sympathy with the project and absolute con- fidence in the ability and integrity of the Board, felt that the impor- tance of granting $96,000, required further consideration of the Council and asked that the matter stand over until a special meeting of the Coun- cil which would be held within 2a week, due notice of which would be given the School Board. A communication from the Public Library was read, asking for a grant of $500. This is an increase of $100 over the grant of former years. A deputation was present from the Library Board for which Rev. R. J. Shires spoke explaining that the in- doubt accounted partly for the in-|$1 ! streets. puty Reeve Carruthers and Water- works and Local Improvements re- ports by Councillor Rehder. Chief Venton presented his report, particulars of which will be found in another column, Police commit- tee were instructed to look into cer- tain recommendations made by Chief Venton and report back. Engineer's report re pavements, sewers, ctc, was read by Deputy Reeve Carruthers, Referred to Finance Com, Resignation of Town Engineer Fred Palmer was accepted, Officials Appointed Following town officials were ap- pointed :-- Assessor, $350.00, Tax Collector, $300,00, Chief Constable, S, Venton, salary, $1,700.00, Night Constable, W. Hall, salary, Cemetery Caretaker, Mr, High- field, $1,200.00. Constables, S. Glanville, A, Mat- thews, Thos, Hughes, Fence Viewers, Harry Allin, John Elliott, Wm, Berrie, Pound Keeper, A. Williams, Inspector Fruit Trees and Noxious Weeds, Chicf Venton, On recommendation of Councillor Edger, permission was granted for the purchasing of 200 feet of fire hose and a Foamite Fire Extinguish- er to he used in connection with gasoline fires, Moved by Reeve Thickson, sec- onded by Deputy Reeve Carruthers that a by-law be prepared for the appointment of A. H, Bickell as working foreman of roads and Carried. A communication from the For- ests Ontario Dept, of Lands, Orono, was read by Mayor Elliott, regard- ing using the old Electric Light property for re-foresting purposes. Referred to Property committee. There will be a special meeting of the Council on Tuesday evening, February 12th at 8 p.m. POLICE CHIEF PRESENTS REPORT 70 THE COUNCIL Recommends the Addition of Another Constable to the Force Bowmanyille, Feb. 7--The follow- ing report was presented by Chief Venton at the Town Council meet- ing on Wednesday evening, Feb. th. ' To the Mayor and Members of the Council, Town of Bowmanville, Gentlemen :--I beg to submit to my report during my tenure office from the first day of Ar 1928 to the 3lst day of Decemb 1928 inclusive. You will notice th of the 241 cases that have been tric before the Police Court, 148 werc County cases, the majority having heen brought here by Highway Traffic Officers. With reference to the amount of Fines and Costs collected, I wish it understood that the 'Police*Force does not wish to be and should not be looked upon as a revenue produc- ing body, as their duties are to keep the peace and prevent crime and other offences. I would recommend that another Constable be added to the strength of the Force as the amount of work and territory to be protected, war- rants this being done. There would Frgzonie i Id Bert Bounsall, salary, Alex, Lyle, salary, then be a man available at the po- lice station or in the vicinity po ing the night and would give added protection to the citizens, 1 also think the Constables should have one Bight oft weeldy, This is only fair, understand the present Con- stable has not had one night off for years, only when sick and unfit for duty Giving them one night off week would make them more anxious to give their best service to the town and make their position more enjoyable, This can be ar- ranged if an additional man is taken on the force, Telephone Bell I further recommend an extension telephone bell to be placed at the corner of King and Temperance streets or nearby so that when a call comes to the office, it would ring there as well and could be heard by the officer and myself when around the business section, In conclusion, I wish to convey my thanks and appreciation to all the Civic Officials and others who have assisted me in any way with the work of my office. All of which is respectfully sub- mitted, I have the honor to be,Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, (Signed) S. Venton, Chief Constable, Statistics Total offences, 241; number of convictions, 207; cases withdrawn, 26; cases dismissed, 8; arrested, 44; summonses, 197; arrested for other departments, 7. ecord of offences:-- Violation of traffic, 172; violation of L.CA, 20; assault, 6; Fraud, 5; Gambling on Lord's Day, 7; minors Protection Act, 1; vagrants, 3; Non support, 3; false pretences, 2; drive ing cars while intoxicated, 4; ob. structing police officer, 1; non paye ment of wages, 4; keeping disorderly house, 1; 'neglect of children, 1; criminal negligence, 1; theft, 8; for- gery, 1 Statements of money, collected ; Fines and costs paid to Town Trea- surer, $1,452.10; Statute Labor and dog tax Town Treasurer, $999.00; Street licenses Jad to Town Trea- surer, $10.00, otal $2,461.10, HEAVY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES IS ADE (By Staff Reporter) Bowmanville, Feb, 7.--A heavy claim for damages, arising out ot the recent floods at Bowmanville, was read at the town council meet- ing last night, The claim is made by the John McKay Co.,, of the Cream of Barley Mills, The com- pany asks for a sum of $2,310 damages which were sustained in the heavy rains and thaw of two weeks ago, In the letter, it was stated that, owing to the bridge being tool wo, debris had piled up and blocked it, causing the water to back up into the cellars of the mill, causing the above mentioned amount of damages. The communication was refer- red to the roads and streets com- mi.tee, and a resolution was pass- ed authorizing the council to con- sult an outside engineer regarding the condition of the bridge, says "Buckingham Ci s are my favorites, Ismoke Ilys and especi- y my concerts, where find that they are truly throat-easy, poy LA to recommend to other PY " ==Ulysse Paquin, the grea Canadian 'throat-easy' Ws og ry 4 TA 15 Church St. Generato CoO Heated Car Storage r-Starter MPANY Oshawa EH 10 King St. W. OUR SPECIALTY gt your Watch is mot giving satisfaction we con repair andy make it tell the correct time D. J, BROWN Official Watch inspector for Canadian National and Oshawa Railroads. WATCHES Phone 189 crease in circulation and ber- ship made it necessary for the Board to ask that the grant be $500 this year. They also asked that something be done regarding a mew covering for the floor of the Read- ing Room, or that a mew floor be put down. Estimates of the cost of doing this were presented. Both these matters were referred to the Finance 'committee to report-at next meeting. The following were read: C From T. H. Lockhart regarding condition of sidewalk ou High street. Referred to Roads and Streets Com. with power to act. From Fire Chief Lyle asking for increase in firemen's salaries. Re- ferred to Finance and Fire commit- tees to report back at next meeting. From Hydro-Electric issi regarding purchasing local plant. There was some discussion of this and finally referred to Finance Com. to report on later. From Ontario Motor League re- garding Road Book. Received and From Commercial Fire Insurance Co. Referred to Property Com. communications Financial report was read by De- OSHAWA FOLKS By W. H. Kem WELL DEAR , HOW DID YOU MAKE QUT WHILE f WAS GONE / WELLL CUT MY HAND OM A TN CAN-THE GANG SMOKED ALL MY CIGARS AND | GOT INDIGESTION Come to this place when in trouble or good fortune. 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