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ethods hinery".. tvestie + manus ;* farms rows iad SE ATT] FREI EVAevE ey THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1929 PAGE THREE Great Increase in Education Cost in the Last Ten Years CITY AND DISTRICT NEWS | rw : r for the 0 La Salle and Cadillac tod, sok wader soc. Wentarn. eft t or Western da where he will conduct dealer conventions of his sales organizations, ADJOURNED he case of Harry Yourkavitch, 0} riving a car in East p, was adjourned by i Willis of Whitby this until * Saturday, March 23, 'ourkavitch, through his counsel, Col, J, F. Grierson, pleaded not guilty, . INSTALMENT GIVEN | an error, the wrong instal- of the serial "The Make-Believe fe" was inserted in yesterday's is- sue of The Times. Instalment No. 11 d in place of instalment No. 2 proper instalment, which fol- lows the first one published on Thurs- day, is being given in today's paper, WRON - TO ADDRESS MEETING { Arrangements are now being made for the annual meeting of the Osh- awa Chamber of Commerce, which is to be held on Wednesday evening, March 27, in the Hotel Genosha, Af- ter strenuous efforts, the chamber has been able to secure A, Munro Grier, C., of Toronto, who has a wide reputation as a speaker on public _af- fairs, to address the meeting. Other interesting features are also being ar- ranged for the program. JUDGE DIRECTS ACQUITTAL . At the direction of Judge Denton in the sessions in Toronto on Friday, a jury returned a verdict of not guil- ty in the case of Oliver M, Hink- son, formerly of Oshawa, charged with the theft of goods from a store at Trenton, Evidence was introduced by the defence which showed that the accused at no time attempted to conceal the goods or deny possession of them. Hinkson was a former offi- cial of the company, NEW DIRECTORS FOR CHAMBER OF CAMMEREE NAMED WILL SERVE ON THAT BODY FOR TWO YEAR TERM E. W. Drew and Dr. T. W. G McKay Retiring After One Year on Board Seven members of the Chamber of Commerce of Oshawa were elect. ed on Thursday night by 8 large percentage of the remaining membership as di- rectors for two years, and will serve in that capacity for advancing the Chamber of Commerce work in the eity over that period, The new members are A. W. Bell, transpor- tation manager, General Motors of Canada; E. C, Hodgins, local man- ager of the Canadian Bank of Com- merce (Standard); Frank D. John- ston, Johnston's, Clothiers; C. BE. McTavish, Parts and Service man- ager, General Motors of Canada, Limited; Ernest Marks, proprietor, New Martin Theatre; Frank J. Reddin, Manager, Central Loan and Savings; H. P. Schell, secretary- treasurer, Robson Leather Com- pany. The two new faces on the direc- torate are Frank Johnston and H. P. Schell, BE, W, Drew and Dr, T. WN. G. McKay, of Oshawa, are the wo retiring members, having serv- »4 for one year on the board, The members who have yet another r to officiate in the capacity of rectors are George W. McLaugh- dn, president, G. D, Conant, first rice-president, H. A, Brown, second | DONATIONS TO OSHAWA HOSPITAL President of Board An- nounces Splendid Gift From Citizens Splendid donations to add to the comfort and pleasure of the patients and nurses of the Oshawa General Hospital were announced today by G. D. Conant, the president of the hos- pital board, A wheel chair, valued at one hundred dollars, has been donat- ed by an unnamed friend of the hos- pital who does not wish any name divulged. Mr, and Mrs, George Hez- zlewood have refurnished the Hezzle- wood ward in the hospital, and have added to its equipment a basin pro- viding running water. Another out- standing donation is that of a com- plete radio receiving apparatus, which has been installed by Willis Tait, of the Luke Furniture Company, in the nurses' residence, The hospital is reported as being very busy at present, and is taking care of the largest average number of patients in its history, vice, B, A, Lovell, third vice F. L. Mason, R. D, Preston, A. G. Storie, and George Hart. There was considerable interest taken in the voting, practically 100 per cent, of the members marking 'ballots, Twenty-one names were submitted by the nominating com- mittee under the chairmanship of F. L, Mason, for new directors, 7 of which were elected. WOMAN INJURED Toronto, Mar. 16.--Mrs, H, Wil- liams, 406A Concord avenue, sus- tained head injuries last night when two automobiles collided dur- ing the rainstorm at Harbord street and Roxton Road, The injured woman was removed to the West- ern Hospital, Nemo Flex Corsets | PLL] 0) | Bld DEMONSTRATION Monday and Tuesday March 18th and 19th Miss E. F. Barron, corsetiere of the famous NEMO FLEX Corset Company, will be in attendance at our Corset Department on the above days, when she will be pleased . to demonstrate to the ladies of Oshawa the advantages and new styles of these famous Corsets. The Arcade, Ltd. { ONTARIO REGIMENT The Spring Training Period will commence with the First Regimental Parade on Thursday, DRESS, SERVICE, BELTS AND SIDEARMS 5 Mach 11, 1929. E. PEARSON, Capt., March 21 expected for this Parade, Adjutant. KING ST, CHURCH SHONS PROGRESS IN * ALL DEPARTMENTS REPORTS SHOW MEM. BERSHIP TOTAL OF 1065 Congregational At Home Last Night Was Most Successful One of the most successful eve ents of the season was the At Home held in King Street United Church on Thursday evening, For years these At Homes have been success- ful, the one last evening from the standpoint of attendance, sociabil- ity and enjoyment were concerned, it was conceded to be the best yet held. The church was packed, with crowds standing at.the rear 1. the auditorium, and in the aisles and rear of the gallery with a large overflow in the Sunday school room, The program began with a sing song led by the genial choirmaster. This was followed with a worship period conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. E. Cragg, who presided. Then followed a program consist- ing of moving picture films, sev- eral selections by Jas. Hamilton, comedian of Toronto, a duet by Mrs. Friend of Oshawa, and Mr Paul Verland, of Toronto, and a selection by the King St. male quartette, Misg Marion Gummow presided at the plano. The following reports were sub- mitted and indicated a year of out- standing. activity. This is a sum- mary of the activities of varipus societies: The Ladies' Aid Society had a balance from 1927 of $1,607.82, raised during the year, $1,779.12, Contributed to the building fund, $1,600; for parson- age repairs, $614; balance in treas- ury $199.20. The Sunday school has an enrol- ment of over 1,200. It raised in collections, $832.50, from Miss Jackson's class, $266; Adult class, $226; fraternitv class $150; Yone Ladies Bible Class, $125: other sources, $300; total raised by s~hool, $1,900.15, The Women's Missionary Society has 146 members and the amount raised was $1.032.62; Mission Club members total 75, raised $313 92; Mission Band members total 102, ralsed $148.25; for general mis- [sionary society, $3,675; making the grand total for missions o, $5,069.86. The treasurer's report showed receipts from envelopes of $4,672. 86; loose collections, $2,885.71: anniversary, $1,214.90; Thanksof- fering, $1,107.30; with a grand to- tal expenditure of $11,078.02. The mortgage fund report was: Mortrage amount $3,500; cash in bank Dec. 31, $1,670.30; cash from anniversary, $983; concert, $173; promises approximately $200; leav- ing a balance to be made up of $490, The summary of finances was: Treasurer's report, $11,078.02: Sunday school, $1,900.15; Ladies' Aid, $2,786.94; Missions, $3,575. 05; Women's Missionary and branches, $1,494.78; Young Peo- ple's Society, $221.65: choir, $232 58; grand total, $21,357. Deduct- ing all duplications and surplus from 1927, total raised $19,062, an amount exceeding any previous year, Membership figures for the church were: received into church from July 1st, to Dec. 31st, 1928, 153; present membership, 1,065; number of families, 750; other per- sons, 150; marriages from July 1st, 27; Baptisms, 16; burials attend- ed, 25 Born ALLISON--At 894 Robson St, Wednesday, March 13, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Allison. nee (Una Harland), the gift of a daughter, (Joan Winalired)., a FELT--In Oshawa, March 15, 1929, to Mr, and Mrs. A. O. Felt, a son. (643) Coming Events 8 Cents per word each in- Minimum charge for each imsertion, 35¢c. ' ROUND AND SQUARE DANCING Barnhart's Pavilion, Tuesday, March 19, in aid of the Orange Temple Building Fund, 8 p.m. Tickets 36 cents, (63c) SUNDAY EVENING, ST. PAT- rick's Day, Band of the Ontario Regiment in the Regent Theatre at 8.30 p.m. (63b) MADAME ROSE, PALMIST, AT 21 Maple St. Phone 2372F. Hours 2 to 9. (1.7.8. tf) BIRTHDAY PARTY TO BE HELD at Holy Trinity Church, Wed- nesday, April 3, at 7.30. ' (64a) PLAY "YESTERDAY'S ROSES" to be given Tuesday evening, eight o'clock, Simcoe street church, under auspices of Lad- ies' Aid Group. (64b) 3T. PATRICK'S TEA, AT SAVOY, Tuesday, March 19, 3 to 7, Centre Street United Ladies' Ald. (64b) DANCE TONIGHT, SQUARE AND round dancing at Barnhart's Pavilion, (64a) THE REGULAR id at the on Monday, March 18th, o'clock, (64a } Latest Financial News Ry mre SE Toronto and New York Stock 'Stoble, Forlong and Ca. bw TORONTO Stock High Low Braz. .. 66 656 Br, A. Oil 53 52 Carl. ,. 24 24 Cn, In. Al 41% Imp. Tob, 11% 11% Imp, Oil 97 96 It. Pet. 6614 65% It, Nkl, 61 . 60% Ms, Hr. 84 83 Nor, Bak. 36 36 S. Station 83 83 Sh, Wht. 90 Bid Hr. Wal, 80 79 Standard Mines Amulet 215 200 Apex .. 3 Br, Holl, 28 Bath, .. 25 Bedford 67 Bidgood Bckghm, Br, HL E, Ch. Hg. Gold Hill Goodfish Gra. Bou, Grnda. Gvr, Dly. Howey 139 Kd. Lke, 136 Malar. 72 Mn. Bs. 66 Meln. 2015 Mn, Cor, 6530 Newbhec 35 Norda., 6000 69256 Prem, 190 185 Sh. Gr. 970 950 960 Siscoe 92 91 Sd. Bs, 1215 1195 St An, 47 47 1245 EEE St. An, 47 47 47 Tk. Hg. 950 945 950 Vipond 116, 116 116 Wr, Hr, 214 210 214 Pd. Or, 1125 1000 1100 NEW YORK High Low 2 p.m, 1218 122% 200% 200% Stock Amer. Can, 122% Atchison ,.200% Balt & Ohio 127 126% 126% Briggs Mfg, 49 4814 481; Can,' Dry 87% 84 87% Chrysler 110% 109 110% Congoleum 27% 27% 27% Cur, Aero 155 155 155 Brie «..... 13% 73% 73% Fam, Ply, 70% 70 70 Gen. Mat. ..88 87& 8814 Gra, Paige 49% 48% 48% Gold Dust 70% 70 70 Hud, Mot. 91% 90% 903% Hupp Jove 74 13% 3% It, Nkl. .. 60% 60 60 Kly, Spgld. 20% 19%z 20 Mt, Ward 1321; 133 133% Mar, Oil 41% 41 41 Mck. Trck 107 106% 106% Phil, "Pet, 41 40% . 41 Pan, Am, B 77% 1% 11% Packard .. 140% 139% 139% Radio ....108% 106% 108% Srs. Rbck., 158% 1687% 158% Sin, Oil .. 42 41%, 415; St. Oil N.J. 54 53% 533% St. Oil N.Y, ..42% 42 42% Studebaker 891; 875 88% Simmons 937% 93% 937% U.S, Rubber 62% 62 623% U.S. Steel 188% 186% 187 Wilys. Ovid, 307% 303% 30% Woolworth 210 207% 210 "Wr. Aero 278% 278 27814 Yellow Cab 44% 43 43% THEATRE COMPANY NOW CONTRO'LED BY CANADIANS Leon E. Osier, Manager of Local Theatre, Receives Important News Leon E, Osier, manager of the Re- gent Theatre, has received word that the control.of the Famous Players Canadian Corporation, of which the local theatre is one of the outstand- ing units, has now passed into the hands of Canadian interests, Inter- esting information is also given in the announcement regarding the wide scope which is now taken by the cor- poration. The news of the change came in the following telegram from N. L. Nathanson, of Toronto, who 1s president of the corporation: "I have just completed arrange- ments for the purchase of a large block of stock of the corporation, formerly held by American interests with the result that the permanent control of this company by Canadian interests is now assured. At the time this company was organized most of the money invested in the company was raised in Canada, the balance of the investment at that time was made by American interests connected with the motion picture industry in the United States, and it is these holdings that are now being acquired. When the company commenced busi- ness in 1920 it controlled sixteen theatres with a seating capacity of fifteen thousand. Today it controlls one hundred and fifty-three theatres throughout Canada with a seating ca- pacity of one hundred and sixty four thousand, so that it has now become a national Canadian enterprise and is by far the outstanding operator of motion pictures, vaudeville and other theatres in Canada, The directors of the company and myself now view with added confi- dence its future development and be- lieve that the Canadian public will share our satisfaction in this an- nouncement. This news should be particularly gratifying to all manag- ers and employees of the company. In the past you have always afforded the company and myself the most Joyal co-operation but now you will have the added incentive of knowing that your efforts are contributing in no slight e to the ilding of an industry that is Canadian in every 'sense of the word. Two birds, believed to be American finches, were caught by sailors on an Atlantic liner during a storm miles off the American coast, Died BURNETT--In Carbon, Alberta, on Sunday, March 10th, Char- les: Stewart Burnett, son of the late Andrew and Mrs, Burnett, formerly of Oshawa, Funeral at Calgary on Tuesday, March 12th, (64a) In Memoriam RICHARDS--In ever loving mem- ory of Everett Richards, who died March 16, 1925. God knew that he was suffering And the hill was hard to climb, So he closed his weary eyelids, And whispered "Peace be Thine". The flowers we placed upon his grave, They wither and decay, But the love for him who sleeps Ld beneath Will never fade away. Wife and Family. (642) KERR--In fond memory of Min- nie A. Kerr, who passed away March 16th, 1928. ST, PATRICK'S DAY CONGERT ARRANGED BY REGIMENT BAND Old Irish Airs Will Feature Program Tomorrow Bandmaster T. Dempsey of the Ontario Regiment Band, has ar- ranged a pleasing concert for Sun- day evening and included some Ir- ish airs which will make the pro- gram most interesting and in keep- ing with the spirit of St. Patrick's Day. Miss Leah Garrow and Mrs. A. Fisher, . well known soprano solo- ists, will be the assisting artists for the evening, Miss Garrow will sing ""Macushla," by MacMurrough and Miss Garrow and Mrs, Fisher will give a duet, From a musical sense "Faust" will be the outstanding number of the evening, as it is one of the old favorites of standard music, The cornet solo "Killarney" played by Bandsman 'Dempsey will be one of the feature numbers of the evening and "Shamrock" by Myddleton, which includes twenty-one old Ir- ish airs such as "The Wearing of the Green," and many others equ- ally as well known will complete a most pleasing program for the lov- ers of good music. The complete program follows: Erin Go Bragh; O Canada; March, "On the. Quarter Decky" Alfredo overture, "Jolly Robbers," Suppe; Cornet solo, 'Killarney," Lambert, played by Bandsman Dempsey; intermezzo, "After Sun- set," Pryor; solo, "Macushla," Mae- Murrough, Miss L. Garrow; selec- tion, "Faust," Gounod; duet, select- ed, Miss Garrow and Mrs. Fisher; selection, "Shamrock," by Myddle- ton; march, "Castle Hall," MeNi- col; regimental march; God Save the King. The accompanist of the evening will be Mrs. Bateman, ------ INSTEAD of exercise | Millions of busy men and women are keeping themselves in perfect condition nowadays because they've learned the secret of the exerciser in the vest-pocket box for a dime. Cascarets give your bowels as much exercise as ycu get from an hour's hard play. They give you lasting re- lief from headaches, biliousness, con- stipation, indigestion, etc, Each time you use them, your bowels become stronger, Oils, salts and ordinary laxatives produce only mechanical or chemical action, which actually weak- ens the bowels, Cascarets are made from Cascara Sagrada, which stimulates the peri- staltic action and exercises the bowel muscles, Nothing else does this. That's why Cascarets are selling at the rate of 20 million boxes a year! | CASCARETS STRENGTHEN THE BOWELS NL.0.S OF ONTARID REGIMENT HOLD ANNUAL BANQUET AFFAIR LAST EVENING IN ARMORIES MOST SUCCESSFUL New Colors With Battle Honors To Be Presented This Spring One of the most successful annual dinners of the N.C.O.'s Mess of the Ontario Regiment was held last night in the mess rooms at the Arm- ories, over 75 men, including officers of the regiment, the non-commissioned officers, and visitors from the Queen's Own and Irish Regiments of Toronto being present, The dinner was presided over by Sergt. Crawford, president of the N.C.Os Mess, and the Toronto vis- itors included Company Sergt-Major Crockett, Sergt., Cadet and Bandmas- ter Chappell, all of the Irish Regi- ment; Company Sergt.-Major Brown- ridge and Company Quartermaster- Sergeant Young of the Queen's Own Rifles, Several toasts and a hearty sing-song made up the evening's pro- gram, After the toast to "The King," Sergt. Thom proposed the toast™ to "Our Fallen Comrades," with the customary two-minute silence and dimmed lights, reciting a verse of "In Flanders Fields." The "Ontario Regiment" was toast- ed by Bandmaster Chappel of the Irish Regiment, and responded to by Lt.-Col. H, E. Smith, commanding of- ficer of the Ontario Regiment, who was greeted with rousing applause. Col. Smith stated that new colors were being secured for the Ontario Regiment and would be presented to the unit this spring, and would be in- scribed with ten battle honors. He referred to the fact that the regi- ment was one of the oldest units in the Dominion, and lauded the non- commissioned officers for their hear- ty support of the work of the regi- ment, The guests were toasted by Regi- mental Q.M.S. Davies, the response being made by Company Q.M.S, Young of the Queen's Own Rifles. The "25th Infantry Brigade" 'was toasted by Capt. C. A. Mason, who referred to the recent promotion of Lt.-Col, F, Chappell, late command- ing officer of the Ontario Regiment, to the post of brigade major of this brigade, and pointed out that the brigade comprised the Peel and Duf- ferin regiment, with headquarters at Brampton, the Halton Rifles of George town, the York Rangers of Aurora, and the Ontario Regiment, As he rose to the toast, Col. Chap- pell was received enthusiastically, He announced to the men that the an- nual camp would be held this year at Niagara from June 27 to July 1, and, referring to the traditions of the Ontario Regiment, said that his heart was with this unit and that he would do anything he could to promote its welfare. Major E. C., Hodgins, second-in- command of the regiment, proposed the toast to the "Canadian Militia," tracing the development of the Mi- litia movement in Canada. The On- tario Regiment, he said, had sprung from the old Whitby Rifle Company, This company had originally been part of the Queen's Own. Rifles of Toronto, but after this unit became entirely acity regiment, the Whitby Rifle Company was separated to form the nucleus of the Ontario Regi- ment. The present militia formed but the skeletons of battle regiments, but the result of the training would be seen if the need ever arose. While every militia man hoped that the need would never arise, yet the only way was to prepare for any emer- gency, he said. The toast to "The Press" was proposed by Company Sgt.-Major Crockett of the Irish Regiment, and a hearty singsong brought the evening to a close, IRISH SAINT WAS HONORED AT THE KIWANIS CLUB James E. Day, of Toronto, Speaks on the Irish People The spirit of St. Patrick permeat- ed the Kiwanis Club meeting yes- terday afternoon in Welsh's Par- lors. James E. Day, barrister of Toronto, the speaker, dealt with the value of the Irish people to Can- ada in an interesting talk. : The tables, decorated in greem, and the music and other details of the luncheon, all carried the Irish touch, In his address, Mr. Day pointed out the characteristics of the Irish--their love, home, their tradition of recognizing the sacred- ness of marriage, their never-say- die spirit, persistent determination, their love of laughter and their buoyant spirit all make them po- tentially good citizens, for this country, he said. Dealing with the situation in Ire- land tself, Mr. Day quoted three of the outstanding leaders of asr- ferent sections of Irish thought, all of whom said "We are getting alng fine--what Ireland needs most is for the rest of the world to leave us alone and let us work out our own destiny." There was no seri- ous danger of Ireland breaking away from the Empire, he said, be- THEY WORK WHILE YOU cause it was so close to England i that trade relations alone would compel it to remain a part of zac union. & Oshawa's Expenditures For Schools Grown From $58,000 to DARLINGTON WILL | NOT PAVE ROAD T0 TRAINING SCHOOL Council Decides to Purchase 8Ft. Adams Road Grader The regular meeting of the Dar- lington council was held on Thurs- day, March 7, with members all present. Reeve Williams presiding, Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. A number of communications were read and ordered filed as fol- lows: Counties clerk, reporting ad- mission of Mrs, Edith Randall and Mrs, Altona Mark and infant to Bowmanville "hospital; W, E, N. Sinclair, K.C., Oshawa, acknowledg- ing receipt of judgment of His Honor, Judge O'Connor, re Thoma$ Baker drainage appeal; F. W, Bo- wen M.P., acknowledging receipt of resolution by Darlington council re clearances of liquors from Canada to the United States; dept. of pub- lic highways enclosing cheque for $6,975.13, 30 per cent. grant on township roads for year 1928, Ontario school trustees and rate- payers association calling attention to the' annual convention in Tor- onto, April 2, 3 and 4, 1929, Dominion Bureau of Statistics asking for a return of amount of stone, sand and gravel taken from pits in the township and used on township roads during year 1928, Referred to road superintendent. The renting of certain lanes and streets in the village of Hampton was laid on the table for one month, James Curtis, 8.A.0. presented his report for month of January. Approved. T. Wray, Hampton, asked per- mission to cut down tree in fron of property of Mrs. C. Horn, Hamp-~ ton. Referred to the reeve, Thomas Cowling, Haydon, maae request for financial assistance. Re ferred to the reeve and Councillor Mutton. R. A. Pettit, Enniskillen, made request for financial assistance. Referred to Reeve and Councillor Pascoee, The sale of trees on the roadside at Lot 1, Con, 7, was referred to Couneifllor Mutton and the road superintendent, Request of G, E. Reaman, super- intendent of Boys' Training School, Bowmanville, that the council con- sider the paving of a roadway from Bowmanville corporation limits to the entrance of the Boys' Training School was not considered favor- ably. The clerk presented the report of Judge O'Connor, re Baker ditch ap- peal, confirming the award of en- gineer Proctor and assessing the costs of trial to Mr, T. Baker. Re- port was ordered filed and clerk in- structed to send an account of the bill of costs to Mr, Baker together with his share of -payment of the award as made by the engineer. Council decided to purchase an eight foot Adams road grader to be delivered about April 15, 1929, The treasurer acknowledged re- ceipt of $1.08 from the Pedlar People, refund on tube; treasurer, province of Ontario, 30 per cent grant on township highways, $6,- 975.13, and L. T. Pascoe taxes, 1928, 2,002.24. Orders were drawn on the treas- urer as follows: Arthur W. Annis sheep inspct., $2; W. R. Allin, services and wit- ness fees re Baker ditch, $14.35; Canadian Statesman, printing au- ditors' financial statement, $19; W. F. Ward, administration of jus- tice, $7; H. E. Beckett, legal ser- vices, re Baker ditch, $43; F. G. Kerslake, servjces as sanitary in- spector, L.B. of H., $7.15; F. R. Kerslake, disinfectants, L.B. of H., $16.80; Mrs. R. Hatherly, milk for Mrs. Savage (charity), $2.80; C. D, Hodgson, supplies Mrs, Savage (charity), $9.17; Mrs. A. F. Run- dle, supplies James Nicholls (char- ity), $20.58; W. W. Adams, sheep damages, $6.; Robt. Collacutt, sheep damages, $15; E. M. Proctor, services engineer, re Baker ditch, $73; treasurer, W. Durham' Agr. Society grant, $50; T. H. Richards, salary and , $41, Council ad ed until Satur- day, April 6, , at the hour of 1 pm. W. R. ALLIN | Clerk | omituArY | $216,000 City Treasurer P. A. Black burn Outlines for Board of Education a System for Charging Township Pu pils in City Public Schools MAINTENANCE COSTS LESS SCHOOL TAXES Balance Divided Into Equal Monthly Payments Met By Parent or Guardian of Pupils -- Suburban Pro perty Owners in City Not Exempted Education costs in Oshawa's public schools and collegiate have jumped from $5.19 per capita to $8.64 per capita per year, in the last ten years. . According to the auditors' report for 1919, the actual cost to the city of public schools was $42,- 786.73, while the budget estimate for 1929 shows that the public school rate will raise approximately $167,800 for public scuoo: mainten- ance costs this year, In 1919, the collegiate cost the town ot Oshawa $9,853.78, while the amount to be raised by taxation this year for Collegiate purposes wili pe $58,- 200. The total cost of public school and collegiate maintenance raised by the city and exclusive of all grants, in 1919 was therefore $652,639.51, which gives a per cap- ita cost of $5.19 on the 1919 popu- lation of 10,146. The total to be raised by taxation for public school and collegiate purposes here this year is $216,000, which gives a per capita cost of $8.64 on an es- timated 1929 population of 25,000. The actual population figure for 1928 was 24,3560. The necessity of building several new schools in the last ten years to take care of the rapid growth of the city's popu- lation is largely responsible for the abnormal increase 'in education costs. . Comparisons Mads . In this respect, however, Oshawa is on a par with the other cities of Ontario. The Times has secured fig- ures irom a list of cities in about the same class as Oshawa, giving a com- parison of their educational expendi- tures this year and in 1919, and all tell somewhat the same story, In the case of Oshawa, of course, the in- crease has been largely due to the extension which has been necessary in the Oshawa school system since 1919, for, as the above figures show, the population is now two and a half times what it was ten years ago. None of the other cities can show a similar rate of expansion, but, for purposes of comparison of expendi- tures, the reports, which are given below, will be of much interest, Woodstock Almost Doubled Woodstock, Mar, 16. -- Educational costs in this city have almost doubled in the past ten years and the chief cause is additional teachers and high- er salaries, so the system will con- form with the requirements of the department of education. This ap- plies especially to the collegiate in stitute for which the expenditures; have shown a yearly increase. In 1918, the collegiate institute was op- erated at a cost of $25,721.30 to the city, whereas today, the cost of main- taining this institution is $58,081.91, The public school system cost the city $35,499.42 in 1918 and.in the last report available, the cost was $58,282.- 33 in 1927, The peak during the past ten years was reached in 1922, when the expenditures totalled $71,709.68, This heavy increase was caused by additional. building. Since 1922 there has been a decline in the cost of maintaining the public schools, Chatham's Record Chatham, Mar, 16.--In every tax dollar spent in the city of Chatham during 1928 the sum of forty-six and one tenth cents was for education purposes, In 1927 forty-one and four fifths per cent of the cost of administering civic affairs was represented by edu- cational costs, while, in 1926 the out- lay from the civic purse for the same (Continued on Page 4) in Oshawa in 1844, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Knapp, Mrs. Fletcher had resided here prac- tically all her life and had seen the city grow from a straggling wayside village to its present size and in- dustrial prominence. In 1863 the deceased married Mi- call Fletcher and their union was bl d with six children, two of DEATH OF CHARLES BURNETT Charles Stewart Burnett, son of the late Andrew and Mrs. Burnett, formerly of Brock St. East, this city, was called suddenly by death at his home in Carbou on Sunday, March 10th. The deceased has been a resident of Carbour for a number of years and was a very active efti- zen. The late Mr. Burnett who was a bachelor is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Morris of Toronto, and Mrs. Ella Hensel- wood of Calgary and by two broth- ers, Andrew of Oshawa and Nor- man of Deer, Alberta. The funeral held from the resid- ence of Mrs. Henselwood in Cal- gary on Tuesday, March 12, DEATH OF MRS. MICALL FLETCHER The death occurred yesterday of Helen Knapp, relict of the late Mi- call Fletcher, in her 86th year. Born whom are surviving, The late Mrs, Fletcher was long a faithful mem- ber of St. George's Anglican church and was a woman of devout and kindly character. She was well known to many who will find in her pass ing a distinct loss, Until a short time before her death she had enjoyed comparatively good health in spite of her advanced age. ' The late Mrs. Fletcher was prede- ceased by the death of her husband in 1910. Those surviving include two daughters, Mrs. George Anderson, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. L. J. Al- len, of Willoughby, Ohio, and two brothers, Z. Knapp, residing in Calis fornia, and Ezra H. Knapp, of To- ronto, . The funeral will take place on Mon- day afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from the family residence on Park Road south, interment to be in the Union . George's Anglican church will years Ang i A Cemetery. Rev. Canon DePencier, of CF to out om Bs SE a Rh mr fou wor of of wer but ing- mer thos the tions live wou) secu! ently there heal reme Th one the t many ificen We | Hal a res izatio,