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THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1930 PAGE THREE Reception to Skinner Company at Luncheon Here Tomorrow OSHAWA HOSPITAL CHAS. W. MUNDY | Public Bodies and City's BOARD ASKS FOR ONEXECUTVE OF | pfanufacturers to Unit in ~~ COUNTY GRANT GAME ASST Tendering Welcome to Firm Oshawans in Misery as Sky Weeps Copious Tears The heavy fall of rain which lasted practically all yesterday was another indication of the vagaries of the present winter season. With- in the past few weeks the mercury in the thermometer has taken many National Commission of The Anglican Church * to- Visit _ Oshawa on Wednesday Next drenched heavy winter overcoats and danced on the tops of cars. It found weak places in the rubbers which were expected to do for the Pseason and made the wearers true examples of walking misery, It 3 F r Necessity of Conservation of Deputation:: Waited Ul Wild Life Stressed at ts Dignitaries of the Church of Ingland in Canada Will ake Oshawa Centre of Visit to East York: Dean- ery HOLD SERVICES IN 'ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH Commissioners Are on Na- tion-Wide Survey of the Anglican Church in the Dominion of Canada, on Authority of General Synod The Anglican National Cohmis- sion, a group of three dignitaries of the Church of England in Can- ada, who were appointed by the General Synod last year to make a nation-wide survey:of the state of the Church in the Dominion, will visit the Deanery of East York at St. George's Anglican Church here on Wednesday, February 19, . The 'three commissioners in- clude the Rt. Rev. D. T. Owen, D. D., Lord Bishop of Niagara; the Rev. Canon S. ould, M.D., D.b, General Secretaty of the M.S.C.C, and Chancellor F. H.'Gisborne, K.C. There will be morning, after- noon and evening sessions, it is ex- pected, and a splendid program has been arranged as follows: ' Morning Session 10 a.m.--Holy Communion, with short address by the Bishop of 7s a.m.-12.15 p.m.--Confer- ence, with the clergy. 12.30 p.m.--Luncheon for non- residents of Oshawa. be Afternoon Session 2-4.30 p.ms--Conference with the Women's Auxiliary and other la- dies of the Deanery. Clergy and laymen are invited. 6° p.m.--Supper dents of Oshawa. Evening Session 7-8.30 p.m.--Open conference regarding: (1) The Sunday School; (2) A.Y.P.A,; . (3)--Laymen's Association. 8.45 p.m.--Address by the Rev. Canon 8. Gould, 'Possibilities. of the Church of England in Canada." Closing Prayers. Benediction. Rectors and laymen will be pres- ent at the sessions from all parts of the East York Deanery. for non-resi- On February 9, 1930, Germany's women writers will commemorate in Hamelin the 1,000th anniversary of the birth of Hroswitha, who, ac- cording to history, was the Father- land's- first poetess. Offspring of a noble Saxon family, Hroeswitha lived and died as a nun at the Gan- dersheim convent near Hamelin, the city of the Pied Piper. GAR RUNS INTO WAN ON WHEEL Pail Charuk Injured on King Street East Last Night . While riding a bieycle. on King Street, shortly after six o'clock last night, Paul Charuk, who re- sides at 296 Courcellette Ave. was knocked down by a car diven by George Edmunds of this city, Charuk was removed to the office of Dr. A. F. MacKay and an examination proved that he was suffering. from bruises and sev- eral minor cuts, not considered serious. His condition i§ The slippery condition of the street is thought to have contri- buted to the accident and it .is not expected that a charge will be laid against Edmunds. Governor-General , of South Africa Was Pickering Farmer Toronto, Feb. Clarendon; who was 12.--The Earl of appointed vesterday in London as Governdr- General of South Africa, operated 1 model farm in Ontario for sev- eral years before the outbreak of the great war. farmed in the Pickering district on property now operated by Vie- tor Ross of the Imperiap Oil Co. As Lord Hyde, he but sold his interests when he suc- ceeded to the earldom. Several times since he has visit- ed in the dominion and in 192% came here to study ) land seftle- ment 'as yice-chairman of the Em- i pire Settlemént Board. "Marrying Anne" Was Interesting Drama Pickering, Feb. 12--A small, but appreciative audience, were de- lighted with tho drama "Marrying Anne", presented by the Green- wood Dramatie Club. in the Town Hall on Saturday evening, The plot was a wholesome one, and was centred around a tady, 'who had come to lve with modern young her old-fashioned, grandfather and aunt, Her relatives attempted te control her modern tendencies, but in the end, found themselves look- things from The ing at view. her point of grandfather laid plans to marry her off to a young doctor of the village, frustrated by the but his plans were voung people themselves who believed in making their own futures, The play, which is one of Mrs. Clara Rothwell An- dergon's, while very humorous, was exceptionally clean, cellently played by the and was ex- young people. The performance was un- der the auspices of St. Andrew's Church choir. This second to none square d 14, at 8.30 p.m. combination will provide the music for the Valentine round and square dance at the Winter Gar- 'Come and hear and see them you will pass the most wonderful even ing in your life, i SS Unless arrears are paid by effect. CITY OF OSHAWA Tax Arrears Tax delinquents have not responded to the final re- quest for payment sent by mail: the large amount still unpaid makes it necessary to adopt other méthods. + February 22nd Collection by distress will positively be put into CITY TREASURER'S OFFICE. February 1, 1930. 1 SOLDIER IS DEAD | | Woods, he appeared before Mag- County Council This Morning ( By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Feb. 13--A request for the usual grant from Ontario Coun- tv was made by a deputation from ihe Oshawa General Hospital Board which this morning waited upon the Ontario county council, in session at the court house here, on behalf of the hospital. Members of the deputation included Dr. Henry, secretary of the board, Lt.- Col. Frank Chappel and Miss E. McWilliams, supt., of the hospital, all of Oshawa. Some interesting facts were pre- resembling the activities stock exchange. and Jolly, round red Mr. Sun are the bulls while the north wind and Jack Frost are the bears. day the bulls had their way, but unfortunately the sky was full of moisture and wept coplously, much to the discomfort of the good peo- ple of Oshawa, sudden rises and drops somewhat of the The south wind Yester- Pools of water and slush below and rain falling from above pro- vided weather conditions could Water dripped from eave-troughs and which scarcely be called ideal. from men's hat brims, It softened the upstanding hardness of "Christie stiffs" and made soft hats softer. The rain melted the courage of those who desired to skate in any one of the city's open air rinks and also melted the ice upon which they wished to skate, It was the cause of cancelling sleigh ride parties, snow shoe trips and other winter festivities. Almost every- one blamed the weather and in- dulged in that particular kind of grumbling which has been a char- acteristic of the human race ever since man first earned his bread by the sweat of his brow. t sented by the deputation which pointed out that from October. 1st, 1928, to Sept 30, 1929, 208 pati- ents, from Ontario county were cared for at the hospital at an average cost to the .institution of $3.27 per patient. Of this number CITY AND DISTRICT NEWS 238 pair less than the average cost, The hosnital existed mainly by grants, the deputation claimed, and much was owed to the Women's Association and those. who had provided private subscriptions. The usual grant which is made | by the county each year - totals $500. The deputation was given a favorable hearing and the matter has been referred to the committee on finance. After a great deal of discussion, the council] adopted the recommen- dation 'of the committee on Legis- lation and Memorials appointing Gordon MeLean, reeve of Uxbridge town; Albert W. Jackson, recve of Whitby; -Robert Somerville, reeve of Port Perry; Owen Davies, reeve of Uxbridge township and John Morris, reeve of Rama, as members of the Old Age Pensions Board. ac- Sording to the Old Age Pensions ct. AT POLICE COURT An adjournment was made un- til Feb, 20 in the case of Bert istrate Willis in local police court today, fo answer to a charge of non support. Convicted on a similar charge, Horace Moss, formeriy of this city, now of Toronto, was sen- tenced to two months ip the county jail at Whitby. Moss has a wife and three children who are at present being cared for by his father-in-law. The Crown al- leged that Moss takes so little in- terest in his duties as husband and father that he has not yet seen the thiza child which was born recent- Ye John Bumu, vagrant who 'was found wandering aimlessly about the district and claimed that his home was in Sudbury, was allowed his freedom today when his bro- ther, a smart looking youth, arriv- ed from the north country to take him back to his home. MAJOR WHESSOCK NOTED CANADIAN Died of Heart Trouble And Exhaustion Due to War Service Toronto, Feb, 13.--Major Robert R, McKessock, district erown at- torney of Sudbury, and a cousin of Col. W. H, Price, attorney-genera! of Ontario, dled at Christie Street Hospital yesterday from nervous exhaustion and heart trouble, largely attributable to his war ser- vice, He was 68 years of age. Born near Owen Sound, he wae educated at Owen Sound Collegiate and Osgoode Hall, and+was cilled to the bar some 35 years ago, He had been a resident of Sudbury for 23 years. having previously lived and practiised at Gore Bay, Mani- toulin Island. While there he was assistant crown attorney and was regarded as a gound 'lawyer and successful advocate, Hom, 'W. H. Price, the present attorney-general, and hi€ brother, Percy, wero ar- ticle to and studied law under m. At the outbreak of the Great War he was active in the forma- 'tion of a battalion in the north country, He joined the 15th Batta- lion, 48th Highlanders, and went overseas with that unit. He was a victim of"the first gas attack near St. Julien and in the second battle of Ypres was taken prisoner, For German camp, His health was two years he was confined in a greatly impaired by that experi- nes, from which h enever recov- ered. | -- three, everal, more railway police MANY CHARGES LAID AGAINST THREE MEN St. Thomas, Feb. 13.--Twenty- ane additional charges, all arising 'rom robberies that have taken place in Welland and Haldimand counties, within the last few weeks, were présented yestereday against Michael Eubovich, John Toth and George Unis or Lazoz, prisoners in the county jail. Thirteen charges had already' been laid against the and it is understood that ay be pressed by cers, 3 been a mission meetings, 700d, however, and since the struction of the floating hospital the citizens' of Vancouver, interested in the unique task of the Columbia Mis- sion, have started to raise a $15,000 fund with which to outfit.a modern floating hospital, AWARDED CONTRACT Miller and Libby, plumbers and steamfitters, of Celina street, Osh- awa, have been awarded the sep- arate contract for the heating and plumbing work on the pew theatre being erected at Port Hope by the Famous Players Canadian corpora- tion, SUE GENOSHA HOTEL CO. The Sarnia Bridge Co., Ltd., has fssued a writ for $41,367 agains. the Genosha Hotel Co., Ltd, ot al, of this city, according to a notice published recently in Dun's Bulle- tin. When asked by The Times today concerning the action, J. P. Mangan, local sbarrister, and secre- cary-treasdrer of the Genosha Ho- tel. Co., declined to make any com- ment. The Sarnia Bridge Co., er- ected the structural steel work on the hotel. FORMERLY PREACHED HERE The Right Reverend David Per- rie, Moderator of the General As- sembly of the Presbyterian Church in Cenada, who died in Wingham sn February 11, was at one time a pastor in this district. About 40 years ago Mr. Perrie took over his first charge which consisted of the district of South Ontario which was at that time one pastorate. The former Moderator was one of the most distinguished divines ol the day: FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE E. H. Farrow, Toronto, father of Edward Farrow of this city, was last night made the recipient of a presentation of a silver tray in recognition of 50 years of gervice with the Bell Telephone Company of Canada, The presentation was made, at the annual dinner of the Charles Fleekford Sise chapter of the Telephone Pioneers of America, by J. E. Macpherson, vice president of the company. Mr, Farrow enter- ed the company as a messenger boy in Hamilton, and has been manager at Stratford, Orillia and Belleville. REPRESENTS NEW SOCIETY H. DB. Cross, representative of the Canadian Geographical Society is spending a few days in the city furthering the interests of this new organization, MAY BUILD IN SPRING i G. Roper Gouinlock, Toronto, has been tentatively retained as ar- chitect on the proposed residence for Mrs. T. Edgar Houston, of Cin- cinnati, O., on Rossland Road, just outside the Oshawa city limits. The erection of this residence and the | development of the estate may pro- | ceed this spring, The Times was informed, although this has not been definiteley decided. A large area 'ol! land was purchased last year by Mrs. Houston from E. | Henry, 130 King street this | city. ! 1 éast, ATTENDED BANQUET { The following members of the | Brotherhood of Simcoe Street Un- | ited Church were guests at the an- nual banquet of the Brotherhood of the Donlands United Church, | Toronto, last evening . M. Mundy, | H. C. Bradley, E. O. Phillips, Har- | old Boddy, and Percy Hess. | PLANNING FINE CONCERT | Arrangements are being com- | pleted for a high-class concert to be given in the auditorium of St | Andrew's United Church on Tues- | day evening next, when the artists taking part will include Mrs. E, J. McGirr, piano solist; Dr. Grant | Berry, in Habitant songs: Miss Evelyn Trick, elocutionist; Edwin | Balfour, Toronto, magician and entertainer; Reiberto Quartet, 1u old English melodies; and Ruby | Ramsay Rouse, one Toronto's most noted pianists. | -------- | RECEIVES APPOINTMENT | Col. C. F. Bick, magistrate of | Beaverton, has becn appointed na judge within the meaning of the Children's. Protection Act of 1927. Magistrate J. E. Willis, of Whitby, has also received this appointment. | This entitles these men to sit in | what is commonly known as a chil- | dren's court, but not in a juvenile | court as stated In yesterday's is- sue of The Times. In their posi- | tion as 'magistrates, cases regard- ing children could only be brought | before them by the laying of a criminal charge, in the ordinary | police court. The new appointment | widens their powers so that they | can Investigate cases of cruelty to | children, Immorality, and other de- linquency in a children's court, of HOSPITAL SHIP LOST IN STORM Citizens of Vancouver To Make Good The Loss Vancouver, B.C, Feb. 13--(By C. P.)--Rescue of the perishing may be a fing way of ministering to the nee- dy, but Rev. John Antle, founder and superintendent of the Columbia Coast Mission, doesn't wait for his partic- ular flock to reach the perishipg stage. He gets there before disast- er, . But sometimes fate steps in, as it did a few weeks ago, when one of the floating hospital units of the 1nis sion was totally destroyed in a storm while being transferred to Pender Harbor where it was to minister to he needs of 1,000 people of that dis- rict. For those who have never heard of Rev. John Antle's mission, it may be said that for many years he has f ary to the scattered settlements along the rugged west coast of British Columbia. He travels in his little cahjn erpiser from onc point to another, holding prayer performing . marriages, death and christening ceremonies, suceoring the sick and im other ways rendering assistance to the settlers. Most of his "flock" are loggers, fish- t t ermen nad scrub farmers and sever- al" nationalities are represented. no It is an ill wind that blows d en It is twenty-five years snice Rev. John Antle, then rector of a Van- couver church, decided that his great est work could be done tor the log- gers and fishermen of the Columbia coast. British Since that time, his original small boat has been replaced by the "Co- fumbia" three hospitals have been placed at and. "Rendezvous," while rarious 'strategic spots along. the i } const. A regular route has been in- | augurated forming the figure eight with Alert Bay as the centre. About forty-five calls are made, covering a distance of 650 miles every two weeks, approximately 17,000 land mi- les a year. | A radio telephone is ready to pick up a call for help, to take the crew miles off its course to aid some crushed logger or sick child, A white flag waved on shore always has the response of the turn of the Colum- bia's wheel, with four strapping young men of its personnel ready to render first aid within the capabili- tics of man ENGINEERS HEAR SEVERAL PAPERS AT CONVENTION Radio and Alrcraft Topics of Discussion at Ottawa Today (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Ottawa, Feb, 13.--~A number of interesting papers Were read at the first technical session of the 44th annual meeting of the Engineering Institute of Canada, radio and air- craft dominating the discussions the forenoon and three of the speakers being military. engineers. A paper on 'rigid air-ships" was delivered by Captain BE. W. Sted- man, chief of the deronautical di- vision of the Royal Canadian Air Foree, while "Radio communica- tion as an aid to navigation in Can~ ada' formed the subject of an ad- dress by Major W. A. Steel, who is radio engineer of the Royal Can- adian Corps of Signals. A. W. Fraser, chief engineer of the radio branch of the department of mar- dne and fisheries, spoke on the de- velopment of radio in Canada, The recent developments in me- chanical transport vehicles, with particular reference to the multi- wheeled cross-country commercial types formed the theme of a paper read by Captpin N. GG. Duckett, of the Royal Military College, King- ston, re tive Hunters' Game Protective Associa- | tion at the annual meeting of that i association held in the King Ed- ward Hotel, Toronto, yesterday, | lowing Province, shooting and trapping, points stress were laid by the members of the Association, and their guest speakers, at the meeting, will authorities in the Federal Govern- ment should be made illegal for tourists from guns and rifles into the Dominion | Governor-Gencral of the | ada, the post occupied by ! tioned Meeting Chas. M. Mundy, of Oshawa, was -elected a member of the execu | | committee of the Ontario | The real necessity of conserving | he wild life of Ontario, and of al- to the residents of the the first privileges of were the upon which the greatest A resolution was passed, which be forwarded to the proper n at Otmwa, urging that foreign countries. to bring n the closed seasons. H. W. Huns- erry, of Jordan Station, who was jon, informed the members that this matter could be dealt with by the : upon it was immediately fesolved | to address this petition to Ottaw Federal Government, where- | It was stressed that, as the law | stands at present, there is nothing | | to prevent a tourist from a foreign country from entering Canada with a rifle or shotgun during the clos- | ed seasons. Various members | pointed out that during the closed | season the effect of shooting would | be extremely harmful, not only to the animals and birds at whom the foreign bullets were directed, | but also to the other forms of wild | life in the vicinity. General ap- proval greeted the remark of a member that "this is the time when | nature should be left to herself," | | LORD CLARENDON'S APPGINTMENT OF INTEREST HERE Had Previously Been Named as Possible Governor- General of Canada T. Champion, Canadian staff Correspondent) | 12 The appoint | | Thos. Press London, ment of the (By Feb, irl of Clarendon as Union of announced from Cape Town last night, his special interest in Chnada. There is no harm now in revealing that at one time his name was bracketed with that of Lord Willingdon the possible governor-general of Can- Lord Willingdon, He had » been men when the new office of British High Commissioner to Can- ada was made, an office which] eventually went. to Sir William | Clark. | Anotlier point is that the Earl | of Athlone, whom the Earl of Clarendon succeeds in South Africa, | had actually been nominated for | the governor-generalship of Can- ada but the outbreak. of the war and ohter considerations caused a change in arrangements, Appointment Welcomed Cape Town, South Africa, Feb. 13. The appointment of Lord Clarendon as the next governor- gencral of South Africa is gener- ally welcomed by the public. The Cape Times comments it would be flattery to say that he made any deep rsonal impression on the political life of Britain but this is In itself an excellent hting. LIBERALS ATTACK | STEEL COMPANIEY { Africa, South as Charges of Slavery Are Made in Debate in Legislature Toronto, Feb, 13.--Charges that the iron and steel industry was being bonused while labor con- ditions in steel plants approached slavery,- and the retort that such conditions did not exist and that the Government's. endeavor is to aid labor, featured the debate yes- terday in thé Legislature when Premier Ferguson's bill to increase the bounty on iron ore from one- half to one cent was given second reading. The charges were voiced by S. C. Tweed, Liberal member for South Waterloo, and further ela- borated by BE. Hutchinson, recently elected Labor member of Kenora. Both members spoke after the Pre- mier: had explained the reason for the increase on the bounty and aims of the act. Several Govern- ment members, among them Hon. Jas, Lyons, A. V, Water, North Cochrane and Dr. J, M. Robb, Al- goma, denied the charges, The premier stressed the im- portance of the steel industry to a nation's advancement, Steel Is one of the most important factor in the development of a country, | Mr. Knagg--I'm going to bring a friend home for dinner this evening. His Wife--It's a good thing you're going to bring something home for dinner.: There isn't 'a thing in the house to eat. I E. H, FARROW re-elected President of the associa- | of moronte, father of Edward Far- | row of this city, who has been made the recipient of a presen- Oshawa Chamber of Com. merce Has Sent Invita tions to Council, Civie Commissions and Boards, Manufacturers, ard Other Public Servants of the City FIRST SUCH EVENT IN HISTORY OF OSHAWA Mayor Mitchell Will Preside Over Function--Industry Will Commence Operas tions in March, and Ma. chinery Is Now Being Placed : For the firgt time possibly in thd tation on the occasion of the history of the municipality; Osh- completion of 50 years of ser. | awa will publiely receive a large vice with the Bell Telephone Co. Oshawa Buffaloes Loaned to Toronto For High Park Zoo Oshawa had two more buffaloes | jew Park than ft hadspace | at Lakev for. Toronto wanted hibition purposes at Consequently an excha been arranged, the Depariment the Interior having two for ex- High Park, has of | transfer, Under the departmental ragula- tions buffaloes cannot be bought yr sold, so the two which are going o Toronto from this city are be- loaned. The Departmen. maintains supervision over all buf- faloes in the Dominion, and each municipality having these for display purposes must put up a bond to cover "the proper port, care and safe return of animals and their progeny to the department if at any time requir- t ing ed." The buffaloes being loaned to Toronto are two calves, a bull ana a- heifer, born last fall. This leaves three nf the agimals still at Lake- view Park. FUNERAL SERVICE FOR MODERATOR HELD AT WINGHAM Honors of Presbyterian Church Accorded to Departed Leader (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Wingliam, Feb, 13.--The last solemn rites for tev, Dr. David Perrie, moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada who died on Tuesday, were held today when the remains of the much loved minister were laid to rest in the Brussels Cemetery, where the body of Mrs. Perrie was interred just a few months ago. Dr. Perric suffered a great blow in the passing of his wife, which occurred while he him- self was on the ocean returning from Scotland where he represent- ed the Canadian church at tha union of the Scottish Church, The moderator, himself advanced in years, never recovered from the ef- fects of his bereavement. All the honors of the Presbyter- fan Church were given today at the services in St. Andrew's here, which: 'were held before the re- mains were taken to Brussels for interment. Paddy had ambitions as a sprint- er, but luck was never with him, and he invariably finished last. One day there game a change, and Paddy came in first, "Begorra, boys," he panted while recovering his wind, always behind before, TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY HOUSEKEEPER WANTED FOR ght housework. Apply 28 Mill street, (37a) Born UMPHREY---To Mr. and Mrs. Clif- ford Umphrey, 805 French St. Feb. 13, 1930, a son, (Gordon Clifford). (37a) RS FESTA RA * IN MEMORIAM memory of our dear mother, Emma, who passed away Feb. 13, 1926. Sadly missed by daughter, Winnie and son-in-law, Alf, Giles. BERRY--In loving BERRY---In loving memory of our dear mother Emma, who passed away, Feb, 13th, 1926. Sadly missed by Husband and daughter, Dalsy. (37a) LANDER--In loving memory of George L. Lander, who passed away Feb, 13th, 1928. Sadly missed by Wife and Family, - (37a) approved the | animals | trans- | the Am first at last; I was |B | new industry when a luncheon will | be held in Welsh's Parlors at 12.15 | p.m., tomorrow noon in honor of | the Skinner Co, Ltd., important division of the Houdaille-Hershey | Corporation, of Chicago, which has | established factory here, Although | the new factory which is located in | the city's industrial area on Sim- | coe Street South, near Wolfe Street, will not be manufacturing any of its products until March, a large | part of the machinery has been in- | stalled and a tour of inspection of ! the plant will be one of the main features of the reception. All arrangements have been com« pleted by the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and invitations have been sent to Mayor T. B. Mitchell and members of the City Council, the public utility commission, the chairmen of the various boards and commissions, all manufacturers of the city, directors of the Chamber of Cammerce, members of the Re« | tail Merchants' Executive, all pub- lic: officials. employed by the city council, Rev. Father Bench of St. Gregory's Roman Catholic Church, Rev. C, E. Cragg, president of the Ministerial Association; presidents {| of the various, service clubs of the city, bank managers and the press. His Worship Mayor Mitchell 'will | preside over the banquet and wiil extend a welcome to the new com- pany on behalf of the eity. Guests of honor will include: F. J. Skin- ner, M.P.P., of Gananoque, presi- dent of the Skinmer Co., Ltd; F. V. Skinner, of Gananoque, vice- president and general manager of the company: F. A, Cornell, repre- senting the Houdaille-Hershey Cor- | poration of Chicago; Ralph Peo, | vice-president and general man- aver of the Houde Engineering Co., of Buffalo. In the absence of G, W. McLaughlin, president of the Cham- ber of Commerce, G. D. Conant, vice president, will extend a .wel- come to.the firm on behalf of the local Chamber of Commerce. Prior to the luncheon a meeting of the directors of the Skinner Co., Ltd., will be held. Immediately fol- lowing the luncheon a tour of in- spection of the splendid plant here will take place. The Skinner Co. Ltd., is a divi- sion of the great Houdaille-Her- shey Corporation gf Chicago. Other divisions include He Houde Engi« neering Co., of Buffalo ,manufac- turers of shock absorbers; the Gen- eral Sqring and Bumper Co., off Chicago, manufacturigg springs and bumpers with branches at Chicago, Detroit and Decater, operating under the names of the Biplex Bumper Co.,. and the C. G. Spring and Bumper Co., and the. Oakes Products, of Chicago, man- ufacturers of tire locks, wind de- flectors and strainers. It is interesting to note that the Oshawa branch of the Skin- ner Co, is one of the three large factories which have been estab- lished in Ontario during the past: vear, The two other plants are the Auto-Light Co., of Sarnia, to which the citizens of that city suscribed $50,000 in stock: and the Thompson Products Ltd., of Cleveland, which has established a branch in St. Catharines. Tn Ee ee aS == | Coming Events i 8 Cents por word each ine | sertion. Minimum charge || for each insertion, RUMMAGE SALE KING STREET "Church basement, Friday, 14th, 3 p.m. (36b) ROUND AND SQUARE DANCING Rotary Hall, Thursday, February 13. Juvenile Orange. 25c. (36h) VALENTINEM PARTY FRIDAY, February 14th, 7.80 o'clock Holy Trinity Church, Court: street. Go 1 program. Refreshments, dancing. Admission 25c¢, (34-37) MOOSE EUCHRE, FEB, 13, 8 P. m,, Sons of England Hall, Prizes. Refreshments. Everybody wel- come. 25¢, (37a) MADAME BROWN, PALMIST. Phone 2636F, 93 Louisa Street. (37h) RESERVE TUESDAY, FEBRU- ary eighteenth--Epecially fine concert---8t. . Andrew's Church. The famous Teddy Balfour, mag- ician and entertainer. Rieberto quartette in Flora's holiday. Miss Evelyn Trick elocutionist and other, fine artists, Tickets 86c and 250. (37-30-40-41);