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PRET ER" YY 4 YL RY TPN NY bode Bo LE J SR Hh hedth di be Wh oof oo Fr te Bl A, le sth a To ATR ye... PAGE TWO REPRESENTATIVE -- JAMES HOLDEN BAL OF 5.00 SET IN CASE OF ERNEST JOHNSTON Hearing of Serious Charges is Deferred for One Week (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Feb, 20.--An adjourn- ment of one weak was made yes- terday by Magistrate Willis in the case of Ernest Johnston, of To- ronto, charged wih a serious of- fense against a young local girl and also with two infractions of the Liquor Control Act, The ad- journment was requested by Crown Attorney J, A, McGibbon who stated that the Crown was not ready to proceed with the more .v us charge, "Will we proceed with the other charges than?' Magistrate Willis guestioned, Crown Attorney McGibbon stated that he was agreeable but D, A, J. Swanson, counsel for the accused, refused on the ground tha the most serious case should pe gried first, "Are you defending Johnston on Whitby Daily Times | be received at the Whitby Office, Dundas Street, office.~Telephone 434. all these counts?" asked Mr. Me- Gibben, "] presume 80," ' replied Mr, Swanson, Mr. Swanson then sought to se-| cure bail for his client and. Magls- trate Willis stipulated that it should be §5,000, This was much too high in the opinion of mr. Swanson who contended that the Crown had no adequate reason for demanding such high ball, Magistrate Willis remained firm however and Mr, McGibbon also insisted upon this figure John- ston will attempt to secure bail today. FALSE PRETENCES CASE IS ADJOURNED TO SPRING ASSIZES (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Feb, 20.--Hd¥ty Ren- nett ,charged with false pretences in connection with the securing of magazine subscriptions, 'elected to be tried by jury when he was brought before His Honor Judge Ruddy in the county judge's crim- inal court yesteray, The case was therefor adjourned until the spring assizes which are being held before Mr, Justice Rose, Bennett, who was arrested in Oshawa, is alleged to have taken subscriptions for MacLean's maga- zine without authority and to have converted "the money to his own J. GERALD, LINDSAY, 1S ACQUITTED OF NEGLIGENCE CHARGE (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Feb, 20.--Charged with criminal negligence arising out of a motor accident which occurred last November at the corner of Simcoe and Bond streets, Oshawa, James Gerald of Lindsay, was acquitted by His Honor Judge Ruddy in county court yesterday. Gerald's car is alleged to have struck and injured Francis Murphy, of Oshawa, hut in, the evidence it was disclosed that Ger- ald was attempting to avoid strik- ing another man when his mach- ine ran down Murphy, SPEED SKATING MEET TAKES PLACE TONIGHT (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Feb, 20.--Everything is in readiness for the big speed skating meet which takes place ar Burns' Arena tonight "under the auspices of the 2nd Whitby Scout Troop and the Whithy Lawn Bowl- ing and Tennis Club, Keen j,com- peti ion is assured in the amateur events as a large number of en tries have been received, The presence of several champion speed and fancy skaters will no doubt attract large numbers to the arena and stimulate interest .in popular winter diversion, Local business men have greatly assist- THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, FLuruUARY &v, Jey SAYS PROKIBITION HAS BETTERED ILS: CONDITIONS SERVICE WORKERS, SUPPORT IT Rev. A. L. Richards Gives a Stirring Address.to Local W.C. TU. (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Feb. 20, -- That present day conditions in the United States were much better under prohibi- tion than conditions before prohi- bition wag the assertion made by Rev. A, L, Richards, pastor of the United church, in an interesting address presented at the February meeting of the local branch of the W.C.T.U, held at the residence of the Misses Mitchell, Dundas street east, yesterday afternoon, The speaker pointed out that re- ports from the United States were often unsatisfactory as much ama- teur opinion was broadcast favor- ing the wet or dry-side, But he could state through sources of un- questioned authority that big busi- ness was behind the prohibition movement, He then quoted fig- ures to show that in one year of prohibition the business of chain groceries had increased 43 percent, chain shoe stores, 21 percent; de- partment stores 17 percent and chain drug stores 16 percent, The value of life insurance policies had ' RE -- increased 85 per cent. under one year of prohibition while savings acéounts had jumped vy $6,000, 000,000. Ford Favors Prohibition + Referring to a statement made by Henry Ford Rev. Mr, Richards pointed out that 'this leading American industrialist had advan- ced the claim that his factories might have to close if prohibition were to be doned. In six years under proh! n he had found that the per capita production of 'The hip task cry was then dealt wth by Rev, Richards, There was much talk, he stated, that prohibition had increased drink. ing among young men and women but President Wilbur of the Cali- fornia University had declared that the problem of the drinking student had been reduced to ome tenth since the passing of the Vol- Act, Here was conclusive evid that prohibition did pay his employes had increased 100 Jorcent, while the per capita pro- uction of workers in his rubber tire companies had increased 139 percent. "In a book, "Does Prohibition Pay?" published by: Mrs, Martha Bruere, . nationally known social service worker, it was pointed out that of 193 questionnaires sent to large social service agencies throughout the United States re- ports on the use of drugs shows that during pre-prohibition days of heavy drinking more persons were addicted to the use of drugs than in: period of prohibition enforce- ment, The speaker also quoted a passage from this book showing that in districts where the foreign population was large difficulties were encountered in prohibition en- forcement but in distrets where the native born Americans predom- inated enforcement was compara- tively easy. Government Control Many in America, the speaker continued, considered the Ontario system of goverment control as highly desirable ad this had be- come one of the chief cries of the ""'wet" forces in the United States, In order to find out conditions at first hand a large American daily had sent a staff representative to Canada to study the various sys- tems in use in the provinces, His report declared that government control increased the volume of liguor consumed, that the bootleg- ger still flourished and that the and the pastor urged the W.C.T.U, to use these facts in refuting the argument that the American law had proved a failure, In concluding he forecasted a reaction from the present Ontario system of control and declared that the W.C.T.U, could do much in bringing about the outlawry of tke drink habit. On behalf of the organization, Miss Harper the president, express- ed appreciation for this splendid address, The meeting yesterday was in charge of Miss R. J, Mitch- ell's group. COURT OF REVISION TO SIT ON MONDAY (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Feb. 20.~The Court of Revsion for Whitby will hold its first sitting in the couneil cham- bers on Monday morning, March 11, at ten o'clock, The members of the court are as follows: Mayor L, W, Dudley, Reeve J. M, Kenny, Deputy Reeve Ed. Bowman, Coun- cillors Wm, Davidson and Robert Deverell. Those wishing to appeal their assessment are required to give notice, KINGSTON HIGHWAY IN EXCELLENT CONDITION (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Feb, 20,--~Conditions on the Kingston highway between Whitby and Torontc are now re- ported as excellent as the thor- oughfare is free of snow and Ice for practically the whole distance. Friday Thursday Saturday SEE THE WINDOWS 7 Thursday Saturday DOLLAR SAVING DAYS Hundreds of Bargains in New Seasonable Spring Merchandise READ THE ADVERTISEMENT Many Splendid Values that space here.does not allow us to show you--- You will find them on our counters, Why It Will Pay Yon To Shop on Our SECOND FLOOR DOLLAR SAVING DAYS SHOPPING ON THE . MAIN FLOOR Friday Of You will simply have to visit our B-A-S'E'M-E'N-T During Dollar Saving Days, Here you will Course 50 New Spring Dresses All Silk--Flat Crepe in a host of new Spring shades and prints. Regular $14.95 and $16.95. Saving Days ........ ; 36 Only New Spring Hats Regular $3.95 and $4.50. Dollar Saving Days ........ Five Only Baby Cots to Cl ar ~ $1.00 Girls' Jersey Dresses Also soe. very apa Fugi Dresses, all sizes. ular values up to $6.50. Dollar Saving Days.... $2 98 Flat Crepe Silk Dresses Flat Crepe Silk Dresses in all the new- est Spring styles and Spring shades. Values up to $12.95. Dollar Saving Days Basement Shoppe NOVELTY SALT AND PEPPER SETS Special 1 5 c CHILDREN'S FANCY MUG AND PITCHERS Clearing 15¢ JAPANESE TRAYS Reg. $1.50. Clearing at, Each NOVELTY JARDINIERS Small size, very rich appearance. Clearing at, each . Is worth while this week-end--Why! Lock at these Bargains} Penman's Natural Preferred Wool Vests and Drawers For Women, Vests in long sleeve styles, Reg. $1.50--8$1.75. Dollar Saving Days, garment "ran $1.00 Watson's Vests, Bloomers & Drawers Our famous No, 215 Jine Vests are in short or long sleeve, strap shoulder or opera tops. Drawers, Bloviaets, all sizes, Reg, values up to $1.75. Dollar Saving Days, $1.00 Penman's Fuli-fashioned Pure Thread Silk Hose 150 Pairs, colors to clear. First quality. Reg, 31.70, Dollar Saving Days, air Watson's Silk Vests and Bloomers New Spring shades. Vests Reg. 79¢, Bloom. $1.49 Revalation Broadcloth Heavy quality, highly mercerized, 38 in. wide. All the Spring shades, Reg. 50c yard Dollar Saving Days, Hemstitched Hand drawn Italian Hemstitched. Reg. $2.25. Dollar Saving Days, Pr. $1.19 ' Unbleached Cottons g reas tor eo 81,00 New Spring Fullards Cotton Taffetas and many other Printed Cioths for Summer Dresses, Dollar Saving Days, 35¢ and 30c yard, yards $1 00 LJ All shades. Reg, $1.48 quality, Dollay Saying Days, Pair 98¢ Children's Knitted Suits Regular $4.95. Dollar Saving Days, $2 48 : » Half Price, Suit ...... i Ladies' Vests No sleeves, V neck, Reg. Bc, 69c, Dollar Saving Days, each Ladies' Silk Plaited and Cashmere Hose Regular 79¢ and $1.00 Pair, Dollar Saving Days, Palr ,,6...., ....»» 49¢ Special Ladies' Chamoisette Gloves . All shades, fancy cuffs, Regular 40c- 59c. Dollar saving Days, Pair .... 29¢ New Spring Cottage Prints Regular 25¢-to 32 yard, Dollar Sav. ing Days, Yard. pen 22¢ Sensation Broadcloth 36 in. wide. Every shade you can think of in this most desived fabric. Dollar Saving Days, yard 25¢ 8/4 Hemstitched Sheets Of a fine, heavy weight cotton, Dollar Saving Days, Each Wool Togues For Sports Wear. Regular 69c. Dollar Saving Days, each 72 Silk Nightgowns All colors. An exceptionally well made gar- ment, sel ling regularly for $2.25. $1 A9 Dollar Saving Days find Bargains that are irresistibie WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S COTTON HOSE Sand and black. Dollar Saving $1 00 LJ Days, 5 pair for LADIES' CASHMERE HOSE Sand, grey and black. Reg. 40¢c, Dollar 29 Saving Days, Pair .. Cc JUMBO SWEATERS For sports wear, white and sand, $1 08 Reg. 4.50-85.95. Dollar Saving Days JO 6 LADIES WINTER Dollar Sori OE SCORE PADS 5 ye 1 serttives srrerrnes ADE WOUDINGLOX'S PLAYING CARDS Faiiet Tos, Dou uae mr $1.00 JAPANESE GLOVE BOXES SEVEN ONLY DOLLS Reg. $1.95. Dollar Saving Deys, Each NOVELTY DOLL PIN CUSHIONS Five only, Dollar Saving Days, Each ..... dnl, DINNER TAPER CANDLES All colors, Reg. 50c pair. Dollar Sav- 10 ing Days, each rrrrs , [ 4 sas sastr » Sabre RUBBER PANTS 19 c FANCY PITCHERS All shapes and sizes, Dollar goverment became a party in the (§ a 30 DC business. , Bowmanville Daily Times of The Times. Telephones--Office, 587; 8 " : News, vattsing and ssheaiptions will be received ot the Residence, 511. T. H, KNIGHT § 10 A. & P. COMPANY HAD CARRIED ON BUSI. NESS HERE FOR 28 YEARS Popular Local Business Man Retires from Grocery Trade (By Staff ) Bowmanville, Feb, 20.--Ane other chapter in the story of the business section of our town was closed on Saturday last when the key was turned in the lock for the owned and operated for 12 years by T. H. Knight, As is well known throughout this district now, Mr. Knight has leased his store to the A, & P, Co, and for the past month has been selling off his stock, While Mr. Knight is still a young man, he might be looked upon as one of the older business men having been in the grocery business for himself in this town for 28 years, His first siart ip this line was when he went as & lad of 14 with J, B, Martyn with whom he stayed for 12 years, making a total of 40 years that he has been connected with the grocery business, In October, 1900, Mr, Knight went to Owen Sound to clerk for D, R, Duncan and was only there about 3 months when he was called home owing to the tragic death of his two sis- ters which many of the residents of Bowmanville will well remem- ber. Mr, Knight decided to remain here with his mother and started business for himself on March 4.h, 1901, in the store now oc- cupied by Alex, Edmundson. After being there about 14 years, busi- ness had increased to such an ex- tent that Mr, Knight found it necessary to move to larger prem- ises and purchased the store which he has just vacated, After being there about 3 years, he sold out to Mr, Owens of Bellevil.e and McLaughlin motor cars, which position he held for 3 years. At this time his former business was put on the market and he bought it- back. Mr, Knight .hen started on a "cash and carry' basis and was very successful in his new venture, When the A. & P. Com-~ pany's representatives came to iown looking for a location, they approached Mr, Knight apd came to an agreement to take over his store, Mr. Knight has sold his s ock and the store is being reno- vated to meet their requirements. Mr, Knight built up a splendid trade not only in Bowmanville but in sll the surrounding district owing, no doubt, to his persons) supervision of the business and the bigh quali.y of stock always carried by pm. Of a most genial disposition, Tommy" has made 8 host of friends who. sincerely re- gret his retirement from - busi- ness, Mr. Knight bas already been spproached with a view to taking up other business propositions but has not yet decided just what he will do. In the meantime, he will take a we.l earned rest and with his estimable wife, who hss been no small factor in his business career, may take a trip, possibly to the Pacific Coast. When he de- cides to sete down again, Bow- manville people sincerely hope it will be at something which will permit of his remaining in Bow- manville as they would be sorry to lose such good citizens. BOWMANVILLE PERSONALS (By Staff Reporter) Bowmanville, Feb 20.--Quite a number went to Port Hope Tues- day night with the Bowmanville High School hockey team to see the return match played with the High School team of that town. The B. H. 8, boys were the win- ners the score being 4-2. There was a decided drop in the temperature last evening and people going home st might found it wise to snuggle down into thelr coat collars and cover up their ears, The temperature was below Mrs. W. J. Hosr is spending few days with Mrs, E. Hunt, Uni- St. Thomas last time in the 'Model Grocery' Th took a position' as salesman for F B REPRESENTATIVE--MISS MARGARET CLIMIE, ST. PAUL'S CHURCH: WMS. MEETING Splendid Report Given of : Recent Presbyterial * Convention (By Staff Reporter) Bowmanville, Feb, 19.~The regu. lar meeting of the Women's Mis- sionary Society of St, Paul's Church + was held' at the home of Mrs, Frank Williams, Church street, on Tuesday afternoon at which there was a splendid attendance. The president, rs. Wm, Adams, presided, and after the opening hymn, asked all to join ip reciting the 23rd Psalm. Mrs, Thos. Lockhart led in prayer and the scripture was read by Mrs, T, Percy, he secretary, Mrs. Quick, read the minutes of the last meeting and Mrs, Geo, Chase gave the treasurer's re- port, A letter was read from the secretary of the Oshawa Presbyterial' stating that a Temperance secretary was to be appointed in each society, and Mrs, Thos, Tod was chosen for St. Paul's, : A most interesting paper on "The Missionary Monthly" was . read by Mrs, Frank Brown and Mrs. R, D, Davidson gave a splendid report of the recent Oshawa Presbyterial meet- ing. aver by Mrs, Harvey and the Doxology brought the meeting to a close, Afternoon tea was served by the hostess, Mrs, Williams, assisted by Mrs, Chase and Mrs, Fred Pattinson, - SUCCESSFUL PARTY OF EASTERN STAR (By Staff Reporter) Bowmanville, Feb, 19.--A most Peasant evening was spent at the ,0.E, Hall on Monday evening when Durham Chapter, Order Eastern Star, held a progressive Five Hund- red party, Other attractions pre- vented quite a number being pres- ent who would otherwise have been there, but in spite of this, a goodly number were on hand, there being twelve tables playing and quite a lot - who did not indulge in the game, The evening opened with commun- ity singing led by H., J, Knight, Mrs, Hermon at the piano. This was heartily entered into by every one and thoroughly enjoyed. Cards were played until eleven o'clock after © which an appetizing lunch of sand- wiches, cake and delicious coffee was served. At the conclusion of the supper, Mr, Bounsall presented the. = prizes to the lucky winners. Miss: Agnes Christie. carried off the prize for lady's high score. and Wm. Thickson, gentleman's high score while, the consolation prizes went to Miss Elizabeth Spry and T, H, Knight. . CANADA LEADS WORLD 4 IN BUTTER CONSUMPTION The people of Canada are the larg- ° est consumers of butter in the world. "Lie per capita consumption has been put down at 27 pounds yearly, ap- proximately 10 pounds more per hea: than, the people of the United States, * which holds second place on the list. The increased home consumption ~ of butter, and the supplies necessary to meet the demands of the growing tourist trade, have caused a drop in exports, not only of butter, but of other. dairy products. Almost 15- ° ponntn noynds of butter are con- sumed annually by tourists in the "ita Ontario and Quebec are the fargest producers of butter and other a.iy products in Canada, the out- t of the three prairie provinces-- anitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta --now totals approximately one-third of the total production of the Do- minion, ~ AMUSING COURT INCIDENT Halifax, N.S., Feb, 20.--A cer~ tain amount of merriment bright- ened the routine of the local po- lice court recently when Antoon Boers, a Dutch seaman unable to speak a word of English, pleaded guilty to a charge of using profane lengusgé on the streets of Hali- fax, incurring a fine of $2.00. The officer who arrested Boers did not state what offepsive words the latter was supposed to have used. Git Eitommaly Tuar's why modern moth- ers prefer Vicks--it