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PAGE FOURTEL. THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, MAY 11, 1929 New Masonic Temple Fine Example of Architectural Art HON. J. 5. MARTIN DEDICATED THE ~ MASONIC TEMPLE Pi 13 Martin, ars East: ren, he was sure they would carry their project through to suc- cess, and he wished to salute them for having done so. J "Your new Temple is a wonderful of work," said Mr. Martin. Masons are craftsmen, and every- thing here gives indication of skilled craftsmanship, The plans of the ar- chitect. are most happy, and the great thought behind the plans, the whole big idea, is the success of Masonry in Oshawa. I realize the pride you must feel in the success-| ful conclgsion of your efforts, for this is a noble monument to Mas- onry, and Masons everywhere will rejoice that in Oshawa you have men of vision. Great Future for Osha "I am glad you have future," the Grand Master continued, "For we all believe that in the fu- ture Oshawa will grow to be one of the greatest cities in Canada. No one can tell what it will be twenty years frdm now, and you, as Masons, must look to the needs of the future. Iam glad that you have done that, and have built an edifice worthy of the traditions of Masonry." Speaking of the leadership of the | Mother Grand Lodge in England, Mr. Martin pointed to the splendid type of men holding high positions in it, paying that the present Grand Mas- ter of that lodge was the Duke of Connaught, and that, in line to step into his shoes when the time came for him to stand aside, were such members of the Royal family as the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York, Viscount Lascelles, and Prince Ar- thur of Connaught, all of whom were enthusiastic Masons. "We ought to be proud of our organization when it includes such members of the Royal Family, descendants of that greatest of Masons, King Edward VII, during whose reign Masonry made its greatest progress. One of the great characteristics of Masons is their loyalty to their sovereign and to the Royal Family. Builders of Character "Masons are builders," continued Mr. Martin, "and we today are build- ers. First of all we are building character, We have a splendid op- portunity, and we are making full use of it by taking in young men and giving them a training along the right lines of citizenship. The influ- ence of Masonry for good on the ng men of today is very great. training of mind and character, when we consider the prestige of Masonry, is a great responsibility. The prestige of Masonry has grown tremendously. Once upon a time there was much criticism, but we have lived to see that pass away, and Masonry has never stood higher than it does at the present day. "We are living in most important days. Our country will make great progress in the next few years, and as Masons we are all obligated to do what we can to build up our coun- try." Referring to the conditions of lawlessness so prevalent in the United States, Mr. Martin said that Masonry was one of the institutions responsible for. the absence of such conditions in Canada. Keeping Canada British "I hape that we will be able to do great work in building up the citi- zenship of our country to maintain our laws and the traditions of which we are so proud as a British coun- try," said Mr. Martin. "We must do all we can to maintain these British traditions. We in Canada have a great opportunity and an important duty as British citizens in maintain- ing Canada as a British country. We are bringing in citizens of varl- ous countries, but in time they will all become assimilated and be good citizens of Canada. As Masons, we must hold out the right hand of friendship to the newcomers. In the next, two or three weeks, there will be about 1,500 people coming from Britain to our province, and we have a duty in welcoming them, and to do our best by our friendly attitude to help them become good citizens of this country." In closing, Mr. Martin warmly con- gratulated the brethren of Oshawa on their magnificent Temple, and ex- tended to them all his wishes for suc- gi and prosperity in years to Some. eputy Grand Master Darga The toast to the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario was also responded to by the Deputy Grand Master, Most Wor. Bro. J. A. Dargavel, of Hamilton. He joined the Grand Master in expressing the congratulations of Grand Lodge to the Masons of Oshawa on erecting and equipping so beautiful, comfort- able and commodious a Temple. The building had been erected, he said, not only to satisfy the longings of the Masons of Oshawa for a home, but to provide a building that would have a stimulating influence on all Masons in the district. Mr. Dargavel referred at some length to the 76th anniversary mem- orial fund of $250,000 which was be- ing raised for the benevolent pur- poses of the order, and appealed to the brethren to give this their support. Two excellent solos by Bro, Rob- program Brothers Mills and Lewis also sung S.gelightiu) duet later in the even- Presentations At this juncture, a pleasing cere- mony took place, when Bro. Alex Storie, on behalf of the local bre- thren, presented portraits of them- selves to. R. S. McLaughlin and George W. McLaughlin as a token of esteem from the local Masons for their many services to the craft. Other presentations in the form to Wor, Bro. George Hart, by, Wor. ¢ wa - built for the |- re -------------------- mmm Fr Pn se rin the Pen Chapte r, AF. and AM. N. W. PURDY A Secretary of the Pentalpha Chapter, AF. and AM. Bro, N. Felt; to Bro. M. E. Hart- ley, by Wor. Bro. William Deans, and to Bro C. C, Stenhouse, the ar- chitect, by Bro. Alex Bell, in recog- nition of their untiring efforts to- wards the erection of the Temple, Wor. Bro. Hart having been presi- dent and Bro. Hartley secretary of the Oshawa Temple Company, Ltd., and Bro. Stenhouse the architect who prepared the plans and super- vised the construction of the build- ing. All of these brethren responded ap- propriately, and thanked all the brethren for their splendid co-opera- tion and assistance in the tasks which presented themselves in the erection of the Temple. Toast to Visitors A toast to "Visiting Brethren" was eloquently proposed by Wor, Bro. William Deans, who extended the greetings of the local lodges to the guests, and this was responded to by Very Wor. Bro. Fred Hoar of Bowmanville, who voiced apprecia tion of the hospitality of the local brethren, and congratulated them on their new Temple. Very Wor. Bro. G. Bragg, D.D.G. M, of Ont. district also spoke briefly eulogizing the new Temple as the last word in Masonic equipment, and complimenting the local brethren on their new home, The chairman again expressed his thanks to those who had assisted in the functions of the evening, and the event was closed by the proposing of the Junior Warden's Toast by Bro. Robert Meek, and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." A Memorable Occasion Thus came to a close a memorable occasion, one that will live in the memories of all the brethren who were privileged to be present and take part in it, and one that fittingly dedicated for the service of Free- masonry a Temple that ranks among the finest in the whole province of Ontario, a Temple conceived and de- signed by Oshawa Masons, and erect- ed and equipped by Oshawa erafts- men, a Temple of which the brethren can well be proud, and which, in years to come, will be the scene of many outstanding functions of the Masonic order. ' CONSERVATIVES TAKE STAND ON TARIFF ISSUE lowed to Prorogue With- out Statement of Policy Ottawa, May 11.--As the members continue to read the United States tariff revision in conjunction with the existing tariff, they are becomiug convinced that the United States has practically finished Mr. Fordney's work in depriving Canadian products of the farm, forest and area of en- trance to the United States. It is be- lieved the work would have been complete, if it had not been the at- titude taken by the Conservatives in rliament in serving notice on the nited States that Canada could not be penalized with impunity. Live cattle remain under the pre- sent tariff imposed, but their finished product will have to pay double the duty to reach the American marker. Even this one exception may be wi- ped out in the senate when Senator Borah makes his fight on the behalf of the cattlemen and farmers of Wy- oming and other central western sta- tes, The attitude of 'the government is not that the Unied States is pen- alizing Canada, but rather that that country is making one solitary ex- ception, Parliament will not be allowed to prorogue without a definite state- ment of government policy, as the Conservatives don't intend this coun- try to be ruined by a 'wait and see" policy. a oe mts THE NEW HOME OF OSHAWA"S MASONIC BRETHREN Temple which was dedicated ett mmm snliiioi Aird Ee ars mmittn ARCHITECT'S DRAWING SHOWS BEAUTY OF DESIGN Above is an architect's drawing, by C. C. Stenhouse, of the new Masonic | supervision of Mr. Stenhouse, has grown to be a reslity. On the opposite on Centre street last night. Txis drawing |page is shown a photograph of the finished structure, || shows the "simplicity and grandeur of the new edifice, which, under the W. J. TRIGK 0. LTD. RESPONSIBLE FOR BEAUTIFUL WORK | NEW MASONIC TEMPLE WAS BUILT BY LOCAL FIRM Same 'Company Has Built Many of Finest Buildings in Oshawa It is fitting that the new Masou- ic Temple, which will stand for generations as a monument to Freemasonry in Oshawa, and to the skill. of shawa craftsmen, should have been built by a firm which has done so much in the way of building up Oshawa as the W. J. Trick Co., Ltd. It is. by no means the first im- posing and important building which he has erected in the city, but in it are to he found the fruits of many years of experience in the highest class of work, and partic- ularly in beautiful woodwork. The business career of W. J. Trick, president of the company, in Oshawa began in 1898, He was born in Bowmanville in 1873, be- ing one of many noteworthy sons whom Durham County has given to Oshawa. From the beginning he has been a general contractor and he is one known not only in Oshawa and district, but throughout Canada. Those who visit Government House at Toronto are at once struck by its beautiful woodwork in the state rooms -and household rooms, That splendid example of the finest interior woodwork is one of the many important contracts which W. J. Trick and Co., Lta,, have won over all competitors and completed to the enrichment us Canada's public and domestic ar- chitecture. Interior woodworking is the Ww. J. Trick's Co.'s building spec- falty, if it may be said that it has a specialty. The plant on Albert street, badly damaged by fire only a few days ago, Is equippen largely for this section of their work, and has built a repuwn.sof for the company that is now Do- minion-wide. Local Buildings Locally, nearly gvery bloon .e the city shows evidence of the company's activities. Many of the older buildings, as well as the newer ones, were built by W. J. Trick and Co., Ltd. The Post Office, Ontario Regl- ment Armories, Carnegie Library, Y.M.C.A., represent. the period which closed with the beginning of the great war. The beautiful King street Unit- ed church was built by Mr. Trick's Company and its splendidly faith- ful Tudor lines would do credit to any city anywhere. The Salva- tion Army Citadel on Simcoe street south is another religous structure credited to the firm, Nowhere however, has the com- pany's work been shown to finer advantage than in the erection or the schools. The Centre street school, for instance, is a monu- ment both to the city's progress- iveness, to the architect that de- signed it and to the W. J. Trick Company that built it. Other local schools built by the firm are the Simcoe street south, King street, Cedardale and Westmount public schools. y The new St. Gregory's Separate school was completed by the com- pany late in 1927 and is an out- standing structure of its type ow- ing to the fact that it combines a modern school with an equally modern and well-planned parish hall. An addition to the Ritson Road public school was also re- cently completed. Many of Oshawa's finer resi- dences were, built by W. J. Trick and Company, as well as hundreds of substantial and modest homes throughout the city and environs. In all these structures, interior woodwork is, depending upon the character of the buildings, gener- ally noteworthy. Now to that list has been added the most beautiful and impressive THE AUDITORIUM OF THE NEW TEMPLE . A BEAUTIFUL ASSEMBLY HALL Above is a view of the auditorium in the new Masonic Temple, showing the splendid stage and the bright and airy appearance of the hall. The ditorium gives accommodation for 350 persons, and will be available for rental by local organizations. of all, the new Masonic Temple on Centre street which was dedicated last night. : Factory Building The Company has all along been recognized as one of Canada's leading factory builders. Several of the big additions to the General Motors plant here, both during the past few years and before, were built by W. . Trick Company. The W. J. Trick Company Ltd., is itself one of Oshawa's major in- dustries. In addition to the in- terior woodwbrking factory and warehouses on Athol and Albert streets, yards are maintained at the corner of Bruce and Court streets and at Division street north, Served the City W. J. Trick had the honor of being the last mayor of Oshawa the town; and the first mayor of Oshawa the city. No other man, so long as there are towns and cities, and Oshawa remains a municipal fact, can duplicate that honor here. Mr. Trick entered the Oshawa town council in 1922 for the first time. The following year he ran for mayor and was elected. His year in the Town Council and his two years as {ts mayor were devoted largely to making Oshawa, then a town of 15,000 people, one of Canada's progres- sive cities. "CATERPILLAR" SOLES ON DANCE SLIPPERS Paris, May 11.--Dance slippers with flexible soles that are built in segments are an important shoe designer's latest offering. Some- body who found that she could wriggle her toes without pain in the , segment-gsoled sandals pro- néunced them as "flexible as a cat- erpillar." The name stuck anu now caterpillar sandals is the name by which the new dance slippers are known. The eaterpillars are the modern version of Greek sandals, with high heels and flexible soles. Most of them are mere heel and sole with just enough dainty, jewel- ed or embroidered straps to keep them in place. Much gold and silver with richly colored silks, is used on the sandals. The edges of the caterpillar goles. each oe made up of three segments, are finished with metal bands which match the coloring of the heel. Without caterpillar goles, but with the high heel and rich ornamentation, sandals prom- ise to be the smart dance ana ev- ening slipper of the future. Formal afternoon costumes, par- ticularly for wear indoors, imply satin shoes with embroidered straps or lame incrustations, al- most as elaborate as evening mod- els. There are handbags to match such shoes. Similar shoe and bag ensembles are suitable for wear with the restaurant or infor- mal dinner costume. . One of the new satin Shoes for afternoon wear is a flat-heeled model with white satin trim and silk ties.It 1s designed for wear with a black and white satin suit, a combination that will be much seen in Paris this summer. More than 38,000 passenger automobiles were imported into Australia last year, = EXPORT OF CREAM DOOMED ADMITS HON. JOHN MARTIN Believes Dairymen Will Now Turn to Cheese Factories for Markets Toronto, May 11.--Hon. John S. Martin, Minister of Agriculture, fran. kly admits that Ontario's export of] cream and milk to the United States is doomed in the face of the latter counry's increase of 28 cents on its per-gallon tariff. "Export may not be killed entire- ly," he stated yesterday, "but it is so badly crippled that it will never get anywhere." fr. Martin believed that dairy- men would now have to turn to the cheese factories to find markets for their cream and milk, Eastern Ontar- io, he said, would be particularly hard hit, although practically every section of older Ontario would also feel the| py pinch. In the Minister of Agriculture's opinion, American dairymen have long anticipated the new tariff rate, because for years--and particularly last year--they have been scouring Ontario to buy up the best milk cows, CAMPAIGN PLANNED FOR WAR ON WEEDS Advertising To Be Done -- Farmers Will Get Co- operation Toronto, May 11.--Appointment of two provincial weed inspectors and the inauguration of a general campaign were announced yester- day afternoon by Hon. John 8. Martin, minister of agriculture, as the two main st@ps being taken by the provincial government in the war against noxious weeds which it intends to wage this year with increased vigor. A. R. G. Smith of Waterloo county, will have charge in West- ern Ontario, and John D. MacLeod of Glengarry county will be in charge in the eastern part of the province. In addition, Mr. Martin said, there will probably be sume part-time inspectors appointed wor northern Ontario. Protecting Canada's Fishe:des River and lake fisheries cer- tainly, and sea fisheries probably, if left to themselves, conform to the economic law of diminishing returns. The Canadian govern- ment accordingly, has had for a main object the prevention of de- pletion, the enforcement of close seasons, the forbidding of obstruec- tions and pollutions, and the reg- ulation of nets, gear and fisuiuyg operations generally. In addition an extensive system of fish cul. ture has been organized, the Do- minion operating 25 main hatcher- 'C. C. STENHOUSE WAS ARCHITECT MASONIC TEWPLE DESIGNED BUILDING AND SUPERVISED ITS ERECTION Stenhouse Firm Has Erected Many Fine Buildings in the City The dedication of the Masonic Temple in Oshawa brings to full re- alization another one of the dreams of Charles C. Stenhouse, architect of this ¢ity, who designed the building and supervised its erection into the splendid temple that it has become. The work of C. C. Stenhouse as an architect is becoming more and more widely known not only in this city but in the adjacent district, and at the present time Mr. Stenhouse has to employ two draughtsmen as assis- tants in his office to cope with the volume of architectural and engin- eering work handled. The Masonic Temple is only one of the more prominent buildings iny this city for which plans have been drawn by the Stenhouse firm. Since coming to Oshawa, he has erected the Alger Building on King street east; the Oshawa Curling Rink; the Oshawa Times Building, and the Bowra Building, besides several schools and many of the fine resi- dences in the city. Mr, Stenhouse is himself a well known member of the Masonic order in this city, and the building of the Temple has therefore been particu- farly near to him. Mr. Stenhouse is also known for his interest in the local curling and bowling clubs and in the Rotary club. His activities as roperty supervisor of the Board of ducation, having under his care all of the several millions of dollars worth of school buildings in the city. have also occupied considerable of his time. Mr. Stenhouse has been engaged in architectural and engineering work for more than a quarter of a century. e was born in Rangoon, Burma, when his father was head of public works there, and four years later moved back to England. He attend- ed the public school at Thame, Od- fordshire, and later became appren- ticed to the firm of John McNeil & Son of Glasgow. He worked in the shop and in the drawing room, be- coming draughtsman there, and stud- ied in the Glasgow technical school. He crossed to Canada in 1905, sett- ling in Hamilton, where his brother, Thomas J. Stenhouse, joined him. To- gether they opened offices as archi- tects and engineers in Fort William, where they stayed for seven years. A disastrous fire destroyed the build- ing and the contents of their office, and they moved to Toronto to make a new start, : After six years of work with the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, Mr. Stenhouse moved to Oshawa, in 1917, returning to his profession and es- tablishing himself here as an archi- tect and engineer. CHURCH PILGRIMS FROM OLD COUNTRY TO VISIT CANADA 1,000 Laymen in Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational Cir cles Coming Toronto, May 11.--Caanda will be visited by more than 1,000 members of the British i'ree Church Pilgrimage, drawn from the ranks of laymen in Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist and Con- gregational cirlces of the Old Country next month. The party will arrive at Juebec on June 8 and will visit Montreal, Toronto, the Niagara Penimscla, Hamijton and Kingston. They will also take a trip through the Thous- and Islands and finally embark on June 16 for England. The trip is being sponsored by Wornhipt; 5 MeINTOSH orshipfu aster, Templ y CON TAr. te wr tmple Lodge W. O. WILSON Secretary of Temple Lodge, UD. A. F. and AM. 4 M. L. ARGALL Secretary, Cedar Lodge, No. 270, A. F. and AM: ? SYNOD ENJOYED $62,263 INCREASE OVER PAST YEAR Criticism of Budget Sys- tem Occupied Yester- day's Session Toronto, May 11.--Criticism of the Budget system of the Presby- terian Church and of the pension funds scheme occupied Thursday's session of the Tornto-Kingston Synod of the Presbyterian Church here. In the report of the board of ad- ministration here, Rev. G. 8. Lloyd stated the Synod had enjoyed an increase of $62,263 during 1928 over the revenue of the previous year. The Presbytery of Peter- boro had raised 90 percent. of its allocation, Toronto 90 per cent. and Kingston 87 per cent. Expenses of the Church during 1928 had amounted to $572,000 and the allocation set for 1929 was $650,000, which included $50,- 000 for expansion. The Toronto- Kingston Synod's share of this is $220,000. Charge Favoritism By School Trustees Windsor, May 11--Petitions pro- testing against the appointment of an Ottawa teacher to the principal- ship of the new Hugh Beaton pub- lic school, were circulated today in Walkerville. The appointee is Colin W. Lees. "Favoritism" by school trustees is charged. . ? The International Boundary The work of keeping the Inter national Boundary between Canu- da and the United States in a state of effective demarcation was made one of the functions of the International, Boundary commis sion by a treaty signed at Wash- ington on February 24, 1925. Record of Earthquakes On the average over 300 earth- quakes a year, or roughly one a day, on the seismographs at the Dominion Observatory Ottawa. The majority of these, however, do not involve any serioups disturb- ance anywhere, and comparative.y few originate in Canada. In the last five years export of fresh fruits from the United States ies, 6 subsidiary hatcheries and 4 salmon retaining ponds in 1927, the United Church in Canada. . Bi a . al. have nearly doubled in value, IMISONIC TENPLE 15 NONDMENT TO FREEHASONRY (Continued from Page 13) . been more than met in this beau titul room which conveys a feeling of rest and tranquillity immediate- ly one crosses its pertals, ' dross the rich hue of the carpet under foot the eye rises and ran through its beautiful proportion itg rich furnishings and attractive draperies, until held by the beauty of the arched ceiling, which is a masterpiece of the plasterers' skill, skillfully decorated so that tuv wyw seems to see beyond the confines of the bullding into the' limitness expanse of the heavens, The lodge room. is a thing of beauty and can compare favourably with anything of the same nature in the Province. Beautiful in seit its beauty is enhanced by the rich furniture and carpet. : Beautiful Lighting The lighting of the room is par- ticularly worthy of 'mention; being concealed behind the coved cornice of the ceiling it has the effect of sunlight pouring in through the walls and gives a mellow light which is singularly pleasing and vestful. Mr, C. B. DeGuerre was responsible for all electric wiring and was indefatigable in 'his ef- $6718 to get precisely the right ef- At the top of the building are lo- '| cated the main cloak room, and other service rooms, as 'well as a miniature lodge room for use of smaller gatherings. This room has been equipped with all the furnish- ings which were in use in the old Lodge Room at the corner of Sim- coe and King Streets. Masons Proud of Home It is safe to say that the Ma sons of Oshawa are proud of their new home, as well they may be, and are looking forward to years of rejuvenated activity, carried out in surroundings which are in keep- ing with the ancient and time-hon- ored fraternity to. which they bes long. Tribute to Craftsmen This article would not be com- plete without paying tribute to those whose skill was employed in erecting the building, The Generdl Contractor, The W. J. Trick Co. Ltd., expended every effort and spared no pains in seeing that every detail of the building was faithfully finished according to the plans, sound construction methods were followed throughout. Mr. W, J. Trick gave the building nfs personal attention and placed the work of the various trades in com~ petent hands, all of the labour be- ing done by Oshawa artizans. Mr. Charles Fry was superin- tendent of construction and it is to his gkill that the building is fo- debted for faithful performance of contract. Mr. Albert Bull was ia charge of the large staff of plas- terers and personally executed all the ornamental plaster and stucco work throughout the building. Mr, Samuel Stephenson was foreman of painters and enhanced the beauty of the work by the care taken in carrying out that portion of the work, All these gentlemen are permanent members of The W. J. Trick Co. staff and it must be a source of great pride to the firm that such an outstanding building could be completed by their own artizans without calling upon out- side help. In addition all the mill- work through the building, includ- ing all interior woodwork, doors, etc. were machined and made up in the firm's factory oh Albert Street. The stone and brickwork wis erected by the Trick Company's men under the foremanship of Mr, Sideny Crandell. Seven Miles of Wiring As has already been mentioned the electric wiring was done by Mr, C. B. DeGuerre and it might be of interest to know that over seven miles of electric wiring is used throughout the building. Special lighting fixtures in use throggh the Lodge Rooms were designed and executed by Mr. N. W. Purdy and the craft owe a great deal to his skill. 'The electric fixtures provided and installed by The Bowe ra Electric Co., all fixtures being specially designed for the purpose they were to serve. The painting and decorating, so admirably and tastefully done, were the work of W. H. A. Patte of this city. The heating and plumbing work was in the hands of Mr. F. D, rard and his work was well done throughout. This very essenial to the convenience and comfort of the building is often passed over, as it is not so apparent as {is much of the other work, Mr. Gerrard and his staff, under Mr. Beamish, gave of their best, and a splendid heating and plumbing system has eventuated, The engineering and designing of the heating plant was planned by Mr. M. F. Thomas, Heating Engineer, Toronto. Architect The supervision over the unufe work, was, of course, carried out by Mr. C. C, Stenhouse, the A! tect in charge, and he has been recipient of many congratulations upon the results of his work. The Directors of Temple Bullde ing, Limited, may well feel proud of the results of their efforts to provide the Masons of Oshawa with a worthy home and to judge by the many expressions of appreciation of their work, they have more than come up to expectations. The untiring efforts of Mr. George Hart, President, and Mr. M. E. Hartley, Secretary, are being amply repaid when they view the appreciative way in which the members of the Masonic fraternit: express them-elves uvr-n + ject of thelr now hare, Ten tons of conl are ston « week from the sidings of the Monk bretton Colllery Company, it was stated during a coal-stealing prose- cution at Barnsley, y