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er THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1929 PACE THREE' onservatives Held Opening Rally of Campaign in Oshawa Fire Chiet Issues Call to Carefulness in Connection With Fire Prevention Week Chita Asked Ked 10 - Exercise Care in Handling Fire, to Clean Chimneys and tol Precautions - FIRE PREVENTION. PROCRAM IN SCHOOLS Particular. Emphasis Will Be Laid Next Week in Schools of City on Fire Prevention -- Department Officers Meking Annual Rounds , Tn connection with the of Fire Prevention! Week, which this year comes nests weels, October 6 to 12, Fire Chiefs, W, R. Elliott today issucd a call to citizens to exercise care in the handling of fire, to clean chimneys before winter fires are lighted, nd to take other precautions in an effort fo reduce the fire Joss in the city The Vive chief and Vire Preven- tio officer Hobbs of the department bavesduring the last few weeks been marking "their annual 'round' of busi- ness prepfises and public places ir the city, So far, they have not touch- ed the business section, but have been confining their activities to the section of ' the city outside of the central 'fire zone, 'A record is kept of each building, including such in- formation as number of exits, parti- cular fire hazards, ete, and these re- cords are kept on file at the depart- ment, Owners and tenants of the buildings are warned regarding any fire hazards that have been allowed xist, and are informed of various methods of fire prevention, «In the schools next week, particu 1af 'emphasi will be laid on 'fire pre- vention, in an effort to teach the sehiolars the knowledge that they should have on how te turnin a fire alagm and what 19 do when a fire lirgaks out, He; * Fire Chief's Disclaratian; fire Chief Elliot's declaration in dbiinection with Fire Prevention Week is as follows: The fire loss in Canada per capita igtamong the highest in the world, ce fire loss 1s a direct waste, which lays a heavy burden upon Very citizen, cither* directly or 4 tough insurance premium increases, e, premiums are based upon loss direct ratio--it behooves every izen to lend his or her hand to W@lping to check such loss, if only fey' their ou financial benefit, A Care Is Needed This means a little care in the handling of fire, the use, for example, of metallic containers in place of wool ones, for hot ashes, the cleaning up af litter in lanes, outbuildings, homes dr other structures; the exercise of care in keeping matches, particularly to see that they are not left, where ehildren can reach them; the elimis nation of fire hazards through un- attended bonfires; the guarding of HgAS Stoves so that they cannot fire cuttains; the stamping out of pipe refuse or cigarctieson cig the cleaning of chiineys before fires are relighted for the winter, "These are simple, non-costly pre- efititions which every citizen can ob- serve and thercby directly cut -down the 'possibility of fire loss, Department . Efficient The Oshawa Fire Departinent is efficient and is well equipped, but 'An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure, and every eitizen should deem it a personal respons sibility to do his or her share in cuts ting down the fire' loss, "Let the coming year be one as free from the toll 'of fire as the hu. man cffort can make 1t, Ii each does the advisable, all will benefit there- by." WV. R, ELLIOTT, Chief, Oshawa Fire Department, Presentation Made To Retiring Pastor Following the prayer meeting last night at Calvary Baptist © Church, Athol street, the members and friends made presentations 'to. Rev, HUA, Ackland, B. Th, and Mrs, Acks lar - . Mr, Ackland haas resigned as pastor of the Church, and ig leaving shortly for Toronto, where he ex- pets to take up other wark, plans for. which have not yet been fully etmpleted, Speaking on behalt of the congre: gation, R. H. Wilkins referred to the gefimne affection and esteem in which the pastor and his wife were held, and the regret that all felt at their leaving, The work has progress. ed satisfactorily under Rey. Mr, Ack- land's ministry, the numbers attend ing the serviced having increased and the' spiritual life of the Church be- ing depened, Following Mr, Wilkin's address Mr, Jackson presented Rey Mr, Ackland with a.chesterfield lamp on behali of the Ghurch and Mrs, Bull presented Mrs. Ackland with a Kenwood blanket. Refi and Mus! Aékland replied to the address in § smitable manner, expressing their re- gret at leaving and: thanking all members of the Church and congre- sation for thar co. operation and Kindness. The ladies of 'the. Church ceed a damty lunch which brought t5¢ c¢vening to a close, North Carolina mobs whipt men who preached Communism. They were afraid the preaching might oneonrage disregard for law, New Bedford Times, observance | ashes; | GOES TO TORONTO BEV, H. A, ACKLAND, B.TH. Pastor of Calvary Baptist Chufch, Athol street, who recently tens dered his vesignation, A pres. entation to Rev, Mr, Ackland and Mrs, Ackland was made last night, 212 PLACEMENTS BY EMPLOYMENT BUREAU IN SEPT. CASUAL EMPLOYMENT ACCOUNTS FOR MOST OF PLACEMENTS Figure For September, 1929, Lower Than Sept., 1928, Which Was Unusual Month Five hundred and twelve place ments were made by the loca kov- ernment employment office during the month of September, This is a reduction of 'about 25 per cent from the placements 'made. in Sep- tember of last yeap, but Mr. Geo, Hamilton, in charge of the ema ployment bureaus points out thae more men and omen secured work through the bureau last month than in the similar period for the years previous to 1928, Apple picking, casual help for the farmers, road work, odd jobs, and domestic employment accounts ed for the majority of placements, While there were some permansny positions a number of the Jobs were temporary, September of last year was an unusual month from. the stand- point of the employment office as the Guest Construction Co, and the Standard Paving Co, required a large staff of laborers for, construc. tion work in the city, The construction of the new Skinner Co, plant at Cedardale and the 'commencement of operations on.the new General Motors parts and service building has provided work for several laborers, A number of women were. ammo provided with employment in ¢an~ hing factories at Port Hope ana Crafton, The demand for domes. ties was fairly heavy following the return of families from summer vacations, . PICKERING BRIEFS Pickering, Oot, 2,--~Mr, P. Fewster of Shelburne, were the guests of Arthur and Mrs, Boyes, and other relatives in the village this week, Miss H, Code, of Claremont, is spending a few days with R, H, and Mrs, Cronk, B, C, and Mrs, Jones and young son avo visiting relatives in Owen Sound, The Women's Association of St, Paul's Church, met at the home of Mrs, F, Lawson, on Wednesday afternoon, A shower of aprons was held in preparation for the annual bazaar in thé fal, The members of the W.M.S, of §t. Andrew's Church, were enter- tained by the W,M.§, of St, John's Church, Brougham, on Wednesday afternoon, at the home of Mrs, J. Miller, Mrs, J. Potter; visited friends in Rrookiin this week, © Mr. D. Dunn is havng a ktchen bult at the rear of his residence on King St, Frank Prouse is in charge nf the construction, Mrs, T'. Wiman, of Peterboro, is visitin~ her mother, Mrs, A, Bur- rell, this week, Mrs, C. W, Pilkey has been con- fined to her bed during the past week, through illness, The punils of the senior room of the Public Schoal haid a holiday on Wednestlay owing to the in- disnosition of the teacher, Geo, Wallace, The chdidren accepted the "inexpecton holiday very gladly. T8-Vear-01d Bride Three Rivers, Que.--Madame Jacques Bourassa, 78 vears of awe, wont to the altar for the fifth time yesterday, marrying ° Moise lellemare, 86 years of age, who wedded for the third time, Roth are residents of the parish of St. Darnabe, near: this oitq. and Mrs, ------ A psychologist elaims that wom. an wears better than man, She may wear better, but not nearly so much.-----Minneapolis Journal RURAL DEANERY OF EAST YORK TO MEET IN OSHAWA Annual Meeting to be Held in Christ Church Here ; | IMPORTANT PROGRAM Prominent "Out-of-Town Speakers Will Deliver Addresses -- An important church gathering, the annual meeting of the Deanery of East York, is to be held in Christ Church, Oshawa, on Wednesday of next week, when an important pros gram of business 'matters and devo- tional and inspirational Jesions will be conducted, - Rev, D, B, Langford, the rural dean will preside over this gathering, which is due to open at 10 a, m, with the celebration of Holy Communion, The complete program for the meeting has been arranged as follows; Morning 1000 a.m, Holy Communion--the Incumbent and Rural Dean, Short address by Rev, Canon C, H, Marsh, M.A, of Lindsay, 11,00 a.m, Chapter Mecting for men clerical and Jay, 1100 am,-1230 pm, Ladies' Per- iod for ladies only, presided over by Mrs, T, A, Nind of Port Perry, the W. A, Deanery Officer, Discussion led by Mrs. F, D, Fowke, qf Oshawa and Mrs, G, I, Powell of Uxbridge, LOO p.m, Lunch, Afternoon 200 pam, Visit Oshawa of the Laymen of Oshawa, J.00 pm, Sunday School Period Address on "The Older Boys" by Mr, H, K, Clarke of Toronto, Discussion by Rev. J, M, Crisall of Whithy, 4.00 pan, to § p.m, Address by Rev, Professor 1, W, Isherwood, M.A, of Wycliffe College on "The Christian Gospel and Its Rivals, Ancient and Modern," * Discussion led by Rev, P. WG, Powell oi Uxbridge, 5.30 p.m, Supper, Evening 7.00 p.m. Devotional Service ducted by Rev, 1, A, Nind, 7.80. pan; Young People's Period, under the auspices of the Deancry AY .P.A, Local Council, presided over by its newly elected President, Mr, Al M, Hill of Unionville, Address by Mr, Samuel Wilson of Weston--""The relationship of the Association to the Church, the Deanery, the Parish and its Members." Discussions led hy Mr, J. H, Riggs, Installation of Officers by Mr, Samuel Wilson, 8.30 p.m. Laymen's Period, under the auspices of the Deanery Lay~ men's Association, presided oyer by its President, Mr, C, A, ar. of Oshawa, Address be Mr, FiG, Ve- nables of Toronto, "Laymen and the Diocese," Discussion led by Mr, F, L. Fowke of : Oshawa, Eleetion of officcrs, 0.30-945 p.m, f losing ld by Rev, Canon C, RK, 4% gucsts con Devotion, de Pencier, Regimental Urders PART | ORDERS By Lieut. Col, H. E, Smith Commanding Ontario Regiment October Ist, 1929 Duties For Week Ending October 5th, Orderly Officer--Lieut, M, Johnston, Orderly Sergeant--Corpl, Murray. Orderly Corporal--L, Cpl, Hawley, Next for Duty--Week Ending Oct, 12 Orderly Officer--Licut, P, Percell, Orderly Sergeant--Sergt, F. Craw- ford, Orderly Corporal---Corpl, Saxby, Parades The Fall Training Scason -will open on Friday October 4th, and continu- ing cach Friday night until Novem. ber 30th, Fall in--ready pan, sharp, Dress--Drill Order sidearms, to hand over at 8 with rifles and Training Immediately after the handover" the parade will be under the personal supervision of Staff Sergeant Major Instructor |, Ryan, Royal School Fall Course Names of those candidates wishing to take this course will. hand their names in to Orderly Room Sergt, Ru- therford during the rest period on Friday evening, These arg to be in writing in order to Said omissions, . PEARSON, oe & Adjutant, Ontario Regiment, Notice The attention of Orderly Sergeants and Corporals is drawn to the neces» sity of close supervision of the re- creation room during the coming sea« son and to report any irregularities promptly, TROOPS ON GUARD AMONG RIOTERY Marion, N.C, Oct, 3,--Two com- panies of national guardsmen were on duty to keep order att he Mas rion Manufacturing Company's cot- ton mill in East Marion today as authorities proceeded with investi. gation of the riot at the plant gates yesterday in which three strikers were killed and a score more per- sons injured, The coroner's jury impanelled to enquire into the deaths of John Jonas, Sam Bickers and Dandolph Hall, who went on strike eariy yea. terday, and who a few hours later were shot and fatally wounded, viewed the bodies last night, The inquest then was vrecessqd until today, Sinclair Had Majority of 2,268 Over Stacey in the 1926 Provincial Election A number of enquiries have been received at The Times office for figures on thel ast Provincial elec- tion here. For the information of its readers, we publish herewith a statement' for each municipality in the riding, and also a statement for the city of Oshawa by wards, The last election was held on December 1, 1926, ana W.E.N, Sin- clair, Oshawa, Liberal leader fo» Ontario, was opposed in this rid- ing by John Stacey, also of this city, Government Control of Li- quor was the issue in the campaign Mr. Binclair defeated Mr, Stacey in every municipality in the riding and had a plurality of 2,268, In the city, while Mr, Sinclair had a ma)- ority of 43, he secured a majority in only one ward, the north-east, where he resides. The substantia) plurality he ran up in this ward, however, overcame the small ma- jorities which Mr, Stacey secured in the other four wards of the city, The following figures are the of- ficial returns issued by the return- ing officer on December 9, 1926, summary for the Riding Bin- Sta- Ma), clair cey Sine 3507 3464 43 937 122 379 893 979 679 1405 Oshawa Whithy Town Seugog Twp, Port Perry Reach Twp, East Whitby Twp. Whitby Twp Pickering Twp. 8901 6633 2268 The Vote in Oshawa Sin- Bta- Maj clair cey Binc, 1--Bouth-W, 649 726 2---Routh-E, 1096 1194 3==North-W, 441 524 4--North-E, 1178 710 b---Ced"dale 140 "204 Advance Poll 3 [ Ma) Ward sta, 5507 3464 468 425 Net majority Sinclar, 43, Falling Leaves Give Indication Of the Approach of Winter, Signs of approaching winter are seen in the fact that the leaves are coloring and many have already fallen to the ground, The majority of song birds have also left this district for a warmer clime, but the doughty English sparrow is noisily announcing to all and sundry that he would just as soon prefer to spend the winter in Oshawa as any- where else under the sun, Possibly the sparrow is in the same position as the majority of citizens whose duties and responsibilities prevents them from spending the winter un- | der Florida palms, 1'his little bird, however, does not seem to find the winter a difficult season and chir- rups as merrily wnen the snow fs on the ground ag at any time dur- ing the summer months, CITY AND DISTRICT NEWS MINOR ACCIDENT When a car denen Dy J. Hay, 117 Garnet Ave,, Toronto, pulled out from the curb on King street west, last night, it was side-swiped by a car driven by Leir Strathcang, 218 Haig street, travelling east, The hub of the right front wheel was knock- ed off 'Stratheang's machine but lit tle damage was done, FINED FOR INTOXICATION Convicted on a m.cond offense of being intoxicated, Edward Lazier was fingd $50 and costs when he appear- ed before Magistrate Hind in police court this morning, James Flood, who also pleaded guilty to a similar charge was fined $20 and costs, This was his first offense, COMMITTEE ROOMS OPEN The Liberay party has cstabligh- ed committee rooms on Bond St, W,, and making active preparations for the ¢oming provineial election, Both Liberal and Consérvative or- ganizations in the riding are mak- ing consistent efforts to support their respective candidates and a real political battle may be expect. ed, It will probably be a straight two-party issue as there is no in- dication that a third candidate will be nominated, ably PLOUGHING DELAYED The rural district is still affected by the long and continued drought, Last night there was a light fall of rain bat not enough to do any material good, Reports from oth- er sections of the province indicate that this condition is general and in fact the majority of counties have suffered to a greater extent than Ontario. I"all ploughing has been delayed by the dry spell, There will prob- he plenty of rain before the end of the month is out thus rem- edying thep resent situation, CHURCH ANNIVERSARY Scarboro, Oct, 3.---Next Sunday the First United Chureh, Birch Cliff, will eelehrate its tenth anni- versary, Starting In the school. house in the summeér of 1910, with about twenty worshippers, and later | holding its services at the Kalmar Armories, Eastwood Avenue, congregation affiliated with the Congregational Union of Canada, and became known as the Union Congregational Church, adopting for its constitution what afterward became theb assis of Church Union, On: this occasion all -the original founders are expected to: attend, and a feature of the service will be the reading of minutes of the first gathering, supplemented by history of the church's growth In a decade, ALTERATIONS 10 BOND ST. BLOCK NEAR COMPLETION J. W. Borsbery Installing Store and Three Suites of Offices \ | to. I"W, Borsbery's north-west 1 corner of Alterations block at th Bond and' Simcoe streets, arc Jao ceeding rapidly, and 'the second floor of this block will ston be ready for occupancy. Mr, Borsbery, who a few months! ago purchased this blagk from E. R, | Curtin, since deceased, is installing three suites of offices on the unper floor, which was formerly only a store room, and ix also putting a small store at the rear of the ground floor, facing on 'Bond: gtreet, The offices have. been arranged so that they are well lighted; and are finish- ed in beautiful natural grained wood, This job cost about $4,000, Mr, Borsbery a few days ago coms pleted a $2,500 alteration job to 14 Bond street west, which is now be- ing occupied as Liberal committee rooms, A fine large show window was installed, and the interior finish. ed to make an attractive store, The contractor on these two jobs was FF, W, C, Nash of this city, The sub-contracts were awarded to Osh- awa firms exclusively, as follows: electric wiring, Bowra Electric Shop} Plumbing | and heating, W, D, Muck- ery painting, Arthur Ayres; plasters ing, T. Attersley; glass and glazing, W. E. Phillips Co., Ltd. \ Driver Emerges Unhurt Brantford, -- Grose O'Connor, trucker for the Crawford Cartage company, Hamilton, yesterday morning emerged from the wreek- age of hig truck unscathed after the truck had been hurled 100 feet away and the framework shattered, He drove past the wig-wag signal | at the spot where the C.N.R. Buf- falo-Godevioh line crosses the pro- vincial highway at Cainsville vil lage. The load, a light one, was! strewn over the road when the en- |} gine caught the rear of his truck, which just failed to clear the rails, Will CANADIAN LEGION ASKS PERMISSION FOR POPPY DAY Handle Memorial Wreaths Made by Dis- abled Veterans Police Com- requested by of the Le- Permission of the missioners is being the Poppy Day Committee, local branch of the Canadian gion, to hold a Tag Day on Satur- | day, November 9th, at which time the | | | | | | [ | poppies will be disposed of to the public for the purpose of raising funds to relieve distress amongst the ex-service men of Oshawa and their dependents, The committee been at work for making the necessary ments, For the benefit of citizens desir ing to secure wreaths for decoration and memorial purposes, Informa- tion regarding styles, prices, ete, of wreaths made by disabled veterans in the Veteraft Shops, can be obs tained from the Chairman of the Committee, Comrade A. H, Power, 8 Bond St, W., Phone 547, TORONTO LIVESTOCK in charge has several weeks arranges Toronto, Ont,, Oct, 3.--Cattle receipts 6, There were still 800 head of stale cattle left on the Dominion Livestock Exchange today, No good butchers wero included and up till noon a few plain stoclers were sold, There were no calves, Hog receipts 124, Hogs were unsettled with 500 lower at $11.60 F.0.B., selects or $12.75 off oar, bacon, Sheep receipts 207. There were no lambs offered. Twa loads of sheep from Quebec were not sold up till noon, hid for for "The tariff on musical---or so- called musical -- instruments, course, provide a sliding scale for trombones," says the Arkansas Gazette, And the tariff on dass drums should, of course, be fixt at so much per pound,--Louisville Times, { Christ, BROOKLIN SCHOO! FAIR WAS ONE OF BEST IN COUNTY Large Entry List of Quality Exhibits Entered in All Classes THE WINNERS S.S5. No. 8, East Whitby, Wins Shield--Complete Prize List Favored with 1deal weather, a record attendance, and more and better exhibits in all classes, Brooklin Rural School Fair, held in the Community Park on Monday, proved a fine success, W, Croskery, county representative of the Department of Agriculture, dicussing the Fair with the, Oshs awa Daily Times, stated that if was one of the best in the coun- ty, He was pleased to see the in- terest taken not only by the school children but also their parents and citizens of the school district gen- erally, Nine district schools participat- ed in the Fair, and competition In all events was keen, The Strathcona drills by the pu- pis of the various schools were ex- 'ceptionally well executed this year, under the able direction of Mr, G, P, Ego, of the Brooklin schoo), The sports were also exceptionally good, The entry lists of poultry and pet stock were the largest in the country, and exceeded all previous years, In the oratorical contest there was some very fine talent display- ed but it is to be regretted that hoys were very conspicuous hy their absence, There were four girls and one hoy in the comve- tition, The girl winners In order were Marjorie Bell, No, 6, West Whithyv: Inez. Tummonds, No. 8 East Whitby; Bvelyn Lewis, No. 1, Whitby Township and Laural Holliday, Union School Section No, 2. The lone hoy winner was Lloyd Rahme, of No, 5, East Whitby, The winner of the T. Eaton Company' Cup for the school pu- pils winning the highest number of points at the Fair was award- ed to Harold Grey, 8, 8, No, 9. (Continued on page 12) ANNIVERSARY OF CENTRE ST. CHURCH T0 BE OBSERVED Congregation Entered The United Church Year Ago This Week Just a vear ago now the Oshawa Christian Church became the Cen- ter Street United Church, The peo- ple of the church seem very hap- py in their new relationship, and have made duping the year com- mendable progress, The attend ance at the church services has beeu larger, and the attendance during the summer at the Sunday school has been a third larger than lagt summer. Last Sunday was the annual Promotion Day of the school when one of the largest attendances on record encouraged the workars, One of the principles of the Christian Church has always been, The union of all the followers of and so, believing that the actlon of a year ago wag one lit- tle step, at any rate, toward help- ing to answer the prayer of our Lord, "That they all may be one," the church has decided to observe next Sunday, the first Sunday in October, as an anniversary occus- sion, Rey, George E, Rackham, M.A, D.D., of China has been secuyed as special speaker for the morning service, and Rev, Dr, A, E, Arm- strong, associate secretary with Rev. D, Endicott of the foreign mission work of the United Church of Canada is coming for the Sun- day evening service, The Sunday schoo! and youn people are also entering into the spirit of the occasion and at 2.30 a special Rally Day is to be ob- sorved in the school, Monday eve- ning at § o'clock the young pou- ple are similarly rallying for a great year's program, And so all thoughts and plans are looking to- wards Sunday, October 6th, TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE Toronto, Ont, Oct, 3---Prices continued their downward trend in this morning's sesslon of the Toronto Stock Exchange but the reaction was not serious with the majority of the losses confined to fractions, The volume of business was of moderate size. International Nickel led in ac- tivity and sold down % at 55%. Brazilian receded 3% at 711; under light troding, Canadian vinegar was an out. standing excepticn to the general trend, selling up three points at 39%, The oil stocks were steady to a shade easier, Imnerial Oil eased i at 37: McColl Frontenac was off 15 at and Service Stations declined 4 at 73%. Home; Inter ax, wo! | national Pete. and Supertest were unchanged, Other prices changes: fncluded : Massév Haris eased 13% at 80 Page Hersey was off £% at 134%: Walkers declined 3% at 15" and Steel of Canada was off % at MM %. CHALLENGES ARE ISSUED T0 W.E. N. SINCLAIR REGARDING THE QUESTION OF LIQUOR OBITUARY FUNERAL OV . MES. ANDREW FERGUSON Cobourg, Oct, 2,--The funeral took place here this afternoon of Mrs, 'Andrew Ferguson, who died suddenly in her sleep early, Monday morning. She had not been well for a day or two, but her condition was not regarded as serious, Mrs, Ferguson, who before her marriage was Isabel Pratt, is survived by her husband and five sons, Charles of Lindsay; Robert, Provincial Highway West; Herbert. of Kerro- bert, Sagk.; Arthur of Oshawa, and Wilfred of Toronto; one daughter, Mrs, H. O, Taylor. She is survived also by two brothers, George Pratt of Cobourg and David Pratt of Midland, and two sisters, Mrs, Johnston, Perth, and Mrs. A, C, Carruthers, Ashhurn,,Ont, FIRE BELL TOLLS AFTER A SILENCE OF SEVERAL YEARS FIREMEN AWAKEN TO! ANSWER CALL TO | BURNING CAR Old Days Recalled When Fire Bell, Prancing Horses | and Steam Engines Were Familiar After a silence of many years the old fire bell tolled solemnly at mid- night last night, Its sole strains were borne to the ears of the fire. men sleeping in their quarters near the bell tower and in a trice they were hurrying on clothes and rubber boots and shding down the brass pole, When the firemen rushed out to the street they found that the person who had tolled the bell wished to notify them that a*car was on fire near the corner of Richmond and Ontario streets, They immediately responded to the call and through their cfforts probably saved the car from total destruction. The machine was owned by J. Collins, of the New Method Cleaners, Bond street. One may well imagine the excite- ment which was caused years ago by the tolling of the fire hall bell, Its incessant clanging - would arouse nearly all the people in the conmmun- ity and in many 'homes volunteer firemen sprang trom their beds, has- tily pulled on their clothes by the light of the coal-oil lamps, ana then ran breathlessly to the tre hall, Hor- secs were harnessed to fire engine and ladder wagon, The animals were as impatient to be off ag the men. 'The fire hall doors opened and with shouts from the drivers the hor- ses reared, pranced and dashed for- ward, Out into the street they rush- cd, smoke and steam bellowing from the fire engine, It was a mad dash to the scene of the conflagration ov. er rough gravel roads, across street car tracks, through mud and around corners, Almost everyone who was not too sleepy made it his business to rush to the fire and small boys vowed as they saw their heroes in action that when they were grown up they too would take part in such stirring scenes, Small boys still admire and envy the members of Oshawa's fire departs ment and in fact the members of the fire department in any town or ¢ity. But the scene has changed, With the growth of the city regular firemen have replaced the volunteers, Little use has been found for the old fire bell although the rope still hangs in its accustomed place. A modern sys- tem of fire alarm boxes has made the bell unnecessary, A night alarm is turned into the fire department. Gongs ring loudly and in little time trained firemen, who sleep in quarters above the fire hall, have slid down the brass pole and are ready for action, There is no harnessing of spirited horses, In- stead poweriul engines throb stead- ily, The doors swing open and the trucks move out. They travel at fur- ious speed over well paved roads and soon arive at the fire. Their work is fraught with the same danger as it was years ago for fires arc always fires, Little use has been found for the old fire bell although any citizen has access to the bell rope. The story of the bell of Atre is well known: Pos- sibly. Oshawa's old bell is like this famous tocsin, If any citizen has a grievance he may ring it and rest assured a crowd would saon be gath- ered to whom he could tell his tale of woe, Husbands take heed--do not scald r wives,~wives do not nag your + PR For who can telly Thushand or pA may air the griev ance by toll- ing the city bell ; } --a---------------------- "An authority says it is aloouot that makes tho autumu leaves run red. The same thing applies to the nose-gays.-- Chatham News, Deaths CHANT---In Oshawa General Hos- pital, Wednesday, Oct, 2, 1929, Barbara Joan, daughter of Mu, and Mrs, J. A, Chant, 61 Warren avenue, Oshawa; age 8 months and 21 days, (7%) Mrs. George Ho Hood, of Seu gog Island, Asks Liberal Leader to Declare His Personal' Record of Tem.' perance LIBERAL POLICIES ARE CRITICIZED F. L. Mason, Conservative Candidate Declares Him- self Strong Temperance Man, But Says Legislation Must Be Backed by Public Opinion The Conservatives of Oshawa and district held their first big rally of the provineial election campaign in the New Martin Theatre last night, when a large gathering of citizens assembled to hear a discussion of the issues which have been to the forefront of the election campaign so far. Discussions of the liquor question stood out in the forefront of the speeches of most of those who addressed the meeting, and one of them, Mrs, George Hood, of Scugog Island, brought the discus- sion of this issue to a climax when she referred to the personal record of sobriety of the two candidates. Declaring that F. L. Mason, the Congervative candidate for South Ontario, was a total abstainer, Mrs, Hood challenged W. E, N, Sinclair, the Liberal candidate for the rid- ing and leader of the provincial Liberal party, to declare for himself a similar record, Mr. Mason, in his address, made a strong declara- tion of his temperance views, and challenged Mr, Sinclair to state whether he would be willing to submit a referendum to the people of Ontario, rather than a plebiscite, The chief speakers were Miss Bessie MacMurchy, of Toronto, who reviewed the record of the Fergu- son government, and Mr. Mason, who dealt largely with the manifes- to and speeches of his opponent, Mr. Sinclair. John Stacey, Con- gervative candidate in the last elec- tion, and Dr. T. BF, Kaiser, M.P., for this riding, also spoke. R. D. Preston, chairman of the meeting expressed appreciation of the large crowd, saving that nothing was more expressive of good éiti- zenship than turning out and hearing all sides of nublic questions, F. L. Mason The candidate, F. L. Mason, stated that he had no personal ambition for (Continued on psge 9) ------------ WINNIPEG GRAIN EXCHANGE Whinipex, Man., Oct, 8.----Wheat, Oct. Yc lower to 3c higher at Oo to 144%; Nov. unchanged at 146: Dec, % higher to 3% lower at 146% to 146%: May %c high- er to %c lower at 152% to 162 Oats--Oct, 140 lower at 68%: Dec,, unchanged at 70; May 3a lower to unchanged at 73% to JEN. Barley--Dec, 1c higher 208%; May 3c higker at 303. Rye--Oct, unchanged at 106%: Dec, unchanged at 108, Inspections--Wheat 1,538, last year 8,616, Cars of contract wheat 1,405. Oats 87. last year 18, Barley 119, last year 205. Flax 19, last year 4. Rye 25, last year 41. Mixed grains 2, last year 1Ll. Screenings 1, last year 2. A at "The wedding rec eption beggay- ed description," says a report in a local paper, Not to mention father. ~The Passing Show. Te Coming Events -- 8 Cents per word each ine sertion. Minimum charge for each insertion, 38c. OSHAWA WINTER GARDENS, dancing Thursday night 8.80 p. m. to Frank Carew and his commanders, one of Toronto's leading dance orchestras, (78h) OSHAWA WINTER GARDENS, Friday, $.30 p.m, square and round dancing to Pat Shannon and his haymakers, (78¢) MADAME NEVADA, PALMIST, Ross Corners, Ihone appoint- ments 2894, (M-W-F) RUMMAGE SALE AT MARKET, Christ Church W. A. Friday, Oct. 4, 2.30 p.m. (76-79) CHICKEN PIE SUPPER THORN- ton's Corners Sunday School oh Thursday, Oct, 10th, Supper served from 5 until all are served. Followed by good pro- gramme, (79h) ALL WOMEN INTERESTED IN - temperance, meet in--the vl mittee roomsy Prince St., 40 posite the bus: stand Friday nm, ( RUMMAGE SALE Af 30 p.m, "Saturday, King St. Y.W.A, THE UNITY CENTRE 'business meeting will be Friday, Oct, 4, at 8 p.m, at-13 Division Street, All members past and present please takd notice, : (79x MADAME BROWN, PALMISTS Appointments phone 2636F, 93 Louisa St, (79) Oelgber 2