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PR EINES NSTC CLE RE EEE EE Va THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1930 PAGE THREE [3 Clever "Racket" is Being Worked on Citizens of Oshawa Waiting List Established For Niki School Classes at ~ Oshawa Collegiate Institute Average Aftendance Re- 'markably Good, With Over 700 Enrolled, Prin- cipal O'Neill Reports ENROLMENT IN DAY CLASSES NOW 1,031 New Hard Finish to be Plac- ed on Collegiate Gym- nasium Floor--Board Dis- cusses Price of Land at Centre Street School With almost 700, pupils enrolled, the attendance at night school classes of the Oshawa Collegiate and Vocation- al Institute is keeping up remarkably well, Principal A, E. O'Neill informed the board of education at its regular meeting in the board room at tie col- legiate, last night. The splendid at- tendance at both the night and day classes is ample proof of the value of the new vocational department in the opinion of the board. The machine shop, Woolworking and motor mechanics ses are attended best of all, Re Y O'Neill stated last night. Another class which is proving especially popular this year is cooking while a large number are also taking up nursing. Have Waiting List "The fact that there is a waiting list for many of the night school classes is one reason for the good attend- ance," Mr. O'Neill commented. "Pu- pils know that if they do not attend regularly that others will take their place." The report of the enrolment and average attendance is as follows: Average Class Enrolment Attendance Aeronautics 33 Blue Print Reading 2 Bookkeeping 36 Commercial Art 14 Commercial French 30 Cooking 71 Drafting 41 Dressmaking K Dressmaking 2 Electricity English & Arithmetic 7 English for New Can- adians English, for New Can- Machine Shes Motor Mechanics Motor mechanics Nursing Shop Mathematics Business Machines Shorthand Typewriting 78 Carpentry 9 Woodwork 17 13.3 . There are now a total of 1,031 stu- dents registered at the Collegiate and Vocational Institute, according to the 'November report presented by Prin- cipal O'Neill. The average attendance during the month was 94.5 per cent. Want Orchestra Classes Letters were received from several citizens requesting that classes be started in orchestral music, in con- nection with the night school. The matter was referred to the advisory vocational committee with power to act, The price which should be paid for the acquisition of property to the rear of the Centre Street public school came up for discussion at the meet- ing. The land, which consists of a little more than two-and-a-half acres, is situated on the east side of the creek and the board has been endea- voring to purchase it for some time.. Although it is said that at one time the board offered $800 an acre for the property, the opinion was expressed by several members last night that this amount was far too much. Ex- propriation proceedings were started some time ago, however, and Trustee J. C. Anderson, while agrecing with the view that the previous offer was too high, expressed the opinion that it Would Probably influence the judge to a marked extent in placing a val- uation on the property. A request from the Boys' Athletic Association of the Collegiate and Vo- cational Institute that new basketball boards and baskets be placed in the school gymnasium, was referred to the city property committee. "The Association complains that the pre- sent boards are "dead" and are there- fore a handicap to a good game of basketball, During the Christmas holidays an endeavour will be made to replace the oil finish of the boys' gymnasium floor with a hard surface. The oil 87 AL 31 34 J3 16 23 86 - finish is said to be highly unsatistac- tory as the mats are constantly be- coming soiled with oil thus dirtying the clothes of those who use them in the course of physical training in- struction. At small cost it is hoped to give the floor a more satisfactory fin- floor a more satisfactory finish of ish of shellac and wax. Those present at last night's mcet- ing included Chajtman A. W. Bell, Trustees Dr. F. J. Donevan, Dr. B. A. Brown, A, F, Annis, Ross Mac- Kinnon, E. A. Lovell, Geo. C. Allchin, 3 C. Anderson, A. Swail, C, H. R, uller, business administrator; Prin- cipal A, E. O'Neill, C. F, Cannon, in- spector of public schools and A, L. W. Smith, school attendance officer. Too Late To Classify EXPERIENCED FARM WORKER, aged 25 years, desires farm work, good milker. 68 Second Ave., Osh- awa. (135b) EXPERIENCED FARM WORK- er, good milker, aged 30 years, de- HON. PRESIDENT W. E. DAVIS Who was last night elected Hone orary President of the Oshawa Tennis Club for the ensuing year. Oshawa Pupils and Teachers to Enjoy | Two Weeks' Holiday The Osliawa Collegiate and Vocational Institute and the city's public schools will close for the Christmas vacation on Friday afternoon, December 19, | the board of education decided last night. The schools will not re-open for the new term until Monday morning, January 5, thus allowing teachers and pupils fully two weeks' holi- days. Happy days are here again, k. 68 d Ave. izes form, wor a? 350) (0-OPERATION OF BOARD, TEACHERS STRESSED BY BELL Chairman Addresses Final Session of 1930 Board of Education Warm appreciation for the sup- port and co-operation which he has received from all members of the board during the two years which | he has. held office, was expressed | by A. W. Bell, chairman of the board of education, at its meeting last night. "This will be the last regular meeting of the board for the year,' Chairman Bell stated, 'and our personnel may be changed in 1931. As chairman for the past two years I realize the honor which you con- | ferred upon me and the heavy re-| sponsibilities which that office car ried. But at all times I have re- ceived the loyal support and back- ing of my fellow trustees and I wish to take this opportunity of express- ing my appreciation. I wish to convey my gratitude to every mem- ber of the board and to the princi- pals and officers. Through the gen- erous asistance which has been ren- dered the burden has been made light and my duties as chairman have been pleasant." Not To Be Blamed Occasion was taken by Trustee MacKinon last night to correct an erroneous impresion which he said existed in the minds of some pgo- ple concerning the hoard's relation to the Lakeview Gardens bridge project. "The unfortunate death of the little Mucha girl last week has been blamed by some upon the lack of a bridge across the Oshawa Creek, to serve the residents of Lakeview Gardens. There are those Who would implicate the board. of edu- cation in this mater but I wish it to be plainly understood," he said, "that the board has nothing what- ever to do with the construction of bridges as that is entirely in the hands of the city council, A com- munication was at one time receiv- ed by the board pointing out the need of a bridge and this was promptly referred to t®e city coun- cil." Anyone who was at all acquainted with municipal affairs would know that the board of education had nothing whatever to do with the matter, Chairman Bell commented. BELIEVE SOCKEYE SALMON IN LAKE ERIE (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Port Dover, Dec, 9.--Port Dover, centre of fresh-water fishing on Lake Erie, aims to become the hub of the world's first fresh- water, genuine sockeye salmon industry. Port Dover fishermen hope and, it is even reported believe that strange fish which have been turn- ing up this year in their nets are none other than genuine sockeye salmon strayed from their British Columbia haunts. More than 20 young men at Ash- ington, England, have formed a bach- elor's club and pledged themselves to renounce feminine companionship. MAY TAKE LEGAL ACTION TO FORCE PAYMENT OF FEES BOARD HAS PROBLEM IN COLLECTING FEES FOR CHILDREN New Teachers Appointed by Education Board for Schools of City IT. H. Kerr, who is at present a teacher on the staff of the Western Branch School, Toronto, was last night appointed by the beard of education as shop director at the Collegiate and Vocational Institute at a salary of $3,400, with duties to commence on January 5 of next year. The appointment was made upon recommendation of the advis- ory vocational committee after a ceived. Upon recommendation of the management committee a number of new teachers were appointed as replacements to the permanent staff of the public schools, at the scheduled salary, their duties also to commence on January 5. The new teachers include Miss Edith MacDonald, substitute for Cedar- dale School; Miss Ruth Mutton, 211 Mary street, substitute; Miss Con- stance Colpus, 9 Bagot street, sub- stitute; Miss Ivah Fox, 655 Carne- gle Ave., substitute, and Miss Mary E. Whiting, substitute, Miss Flor- ence Hawkes, of the public school staff, was granted a year's leave of absence on account of sickness. The boulevard behind the North Simcoe street public school, on the west side of Masson street, will be cleaned up as part of the program recommended by the property com- mittee. The rink area at King street school is to be levelled by drawing in dirt as requested by the Home and School Club. A recommendation from the fin- ance committee that the collection of fees for children attending school from the Children's Shelter, who are non-residents, be placed in the hands of the city solicitor if they cannot be collected by ordinary means, was adopted by the board. The importance of consulting the board on matters such as the rent: ing or loaning of the collegiate au- ditorium was emphasized by Trus- tee Dr. Donevan, chairman of the management committee, who point- ed out that recently the Home and School Club Council had arranged to secure the auditorium for the purpose of holding an oratorical contest without approaching him or any ourer member. wnile* com= mending the aims of the Home and School Club Council he thought htat it would have heen more cour- teous if it had laid a request for {the use of the hall before the board. DAMAGE OF $600 CAUSED BY FIRE Overhented ) Stove Starts Blaze in House While Family Absent An overheated stove is thought to have been the cause of a fire which broke out in a clapboard, dwelling, owned and occupied by E. Gi. Dart, on Orchard Drive, shortly after eleven o'clock last night. The tamily was absent at the tine. The fire brigade, which was called to the scene, spent alomst half an hour in subduing the flames and dam- age to the house and contents has been estimated at $600, coverel by insurance. Orchard Drive runs cast from Wil son Road cast of the city limits. CITY AND DISTRICT ASK RECEIVING ORDER In the Bankruptcy court at Os- goode Hall yesterday, before W. J. Reilley, registrar, an application of Larkin's Lumber Co., Ltd, for a re- ceiving order for F. 1. Beeeroit's lumber business in Whitby was ad- journed for one week. DO IT NOW According to the postal authori- ties, tomorrow is the last day on which parcels can safely be mailed to United States points, if it is de- sired to have them arrive by Christ- mas Day. The customs examina- tions al points of entry necessarily delay the transit of parcels some- what. And, just another remind- er--only 13 more shopping days be- fore the last mad rush of 11 p.m, on the 24th. TWENTY TRANSIENTS Twenty transients were given a night's lodgings at the police station last night. The cell, which contains liquor seized by the police, has been so repaired that it will be impossible for lodgers to get at the "booze" as happened Thursday night when a number of sturdy fellows sucrceded in lifting the cell from the fioor and in extracting the bottles which had been placed in it for security. AN ATTRACTIVE SPECTACLE The Bowra Electric Shop, dealers in all sorts of electrical goods and appliances, are contributing material- ly to the Christmas atmosphere in the city. A large and beautiful Christ- mas tree. has been erected on the roof of the building occupied by the firm at Simcoe and Richmond streets and has been decorated with bright- colored bulbs thus presenti a very attractive spectacle when Aig up at night, number of applications had been re- | Durham County Team Captures Martin Trophy For Livestock Judging, Ontario Co. Third Durham Secures 2,101]. Points Out of Possible 3, 000 to Win Trophy in Competition With 24 'Other Counties INDIVIDUAL PRIZES ARE ALSO CAPTURED Bruce Beer, Bethany, High- est in Judging of Beef Cattle and Eighth Rank- ing Man at Fair; George|, McKnight, Millbrook, Is Fifth Durham and Ontario counties took first and third prizes, respectively, in the annual inter-county live stock judging competition conducted in connection with the Ontario Provin- cial Winter Fair yesterday. The Durham county team secured 2,191 points out of a possible 3,000, to win the John S. Martin Trophy. The winning team was composed of George McKnight, Millbrook, and George Neals and Bruce Beer, Bethany, They were coached by E. A. Summers, agricultural representa- tive, Port Hope. Bruce Beer also attained individual honors, in taking the first prize for individual judging in the beef cattle class. George McKnight was fifth ranking individual man in the judg- ing as a whole, while Bruce Beer was eighth. The standing of the counties in the intercounty competition follows: County--I, Durham; 2, Peel; 3, On- tario; 4, Wellington; 5, Wentworth ; 6, Oxford; 7, Huron; 8, York; 9, Middlesex ; 10, Kent; 11, Brant; 12 Halton; 13, Perth; 14, Bruce; 15, South Simcoe; 16, Dufferin; 17, Grey; 18, Essex; 19, Muskoka; 20, Victoria; 21, Lambton; 22, Waterloo; 23, Wel- land; 24, Haldimand; 25, Lincoln, In the other judging during the day R. Verion and Son, Port Perry, took third prize for single harness 'pony under 11 hands. : Giant Christmas Tree Will Add Festive Touch to Giving of Toys A monster Christmas tree for the benefit of the poor boys and girls of Oshawa that might not otherwise enjoy mew toys and a treat of candy on that festive occa. sion, is being arranged by the Boy Scouts of this city. At a meeting of the Central Scout Assoclation last night, it was decided that the Scouts themselves would undertake the distribution this year of the toys that are be- ing repaired and renovated in the Scout Toy Shop. The toys have heretofore been sent around on Christmas Day with the welfare baskets, but it was decided that the change should be made to give the distribution a more Christmas-like flavor. On Tuesday, December 23, a big Christmas tree will be set up on Richmond street east, just north of the Armouries. The toys will be displayed on it, and at an ap- pointed hour, Santa Claus himself will pay a visit to the tree to dis- tribute the toys. The children who are to reccive the toys are to- be notified in advance. and will be expected, to be on hand for the distribution. Separate School Pupil is Awarded Trophy for Best Essay on Fire Prevention Miss Veronica Johnson, aged 1J, has been awarded the shield for the best essay om fire prevention written by any pupil of the public and sep- arate schools of the city, Miss Johnson is a pupil in the Senior 1V class in St. Gregory's sep- arate school, and is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson, 267 Jarvis street, She had previously tak- en honors in essay work having been among the prize winners in the Pros- perity Week essay contest. Her teacher, Sister Margaret Mary, des- cribes her as an earnest pupil, stand- ing fairly high in her class Second place in the contest was awarded to Miss Erma Rutledge, a pupil in the senior 1V class in King street school, taught by Miss Holin- es. She is 12 years old, and is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs, D. W. Rut- ledge, of 160 William street east. This shield was presented by the which the winning scholar is a pupil has the custody of the shield for one Oshawa city council this year for an- nual competition among the school children of the city. The school in year, and the name of the first prize winner in the contest is engraved up- on it. Veronica Johnson will thus have the honor of being the first pupil to win this award in the city. Her essay is given in full, as fol- lows: Fire Prevention Fire! What a terrible feeling one experiences by the very 'mention alone of fire, It is something we ali live in dread of and yet do nothing to prevent, It is alarming how stub- born and unmindful we human be- pigs can be. Every day we see or hear about loss of lives, homes and money, through fire which usually starts from some act of carelessness. Instead of taking others' misfortunes as warnings, we take no heed but continue on in our careless ways, nev- er knowing when the same catas- trophe may come to us. There were 14,121 fires in Ontario during the year 1929, the majority of which were caused through neglect, and carelessness. Records show that fully 80 percent of these fires were preventable. It is true many of these losses were covered by insurance but on the other hand insurance is an expensive thing to keep up and »f people were more careful there would be no need for this expendi- ture. Since the majority of us ap- parently lack the virtue of being care- ful then we must pay for our carc- lessness. Let us start to-day to make care- fulness our motto. Go down in your basement and get rid of all those old papers. Look to see if there are any defects in the chimney, if so waste no time in having them rem- edied. After you have satisfied your self that everything is safe, go up- stairs and make certain that the match box is out of the reach of tiny hands; take the time and ask yourself "Have J forgotten anything that needs attention?" The attic should be the next place to visit. Clear away any thing that may lead to fire such as inflammable material, papers, etc. and do not leave until you are thoroughly satisfied that everything is in order. If each and everyone of us did this at least once a month, in the meantime not forgetting to break ourselves of the habit of throwing matches around, leaving the plug in the iron when it is not in use etc. and various. other careless acts which we all do; it only stands to reason that where there is no danger there can be no fire. The fire loss in Ontario amounted to $15,781,521. Let us all try our ut- most to practice carefulness during this comipg year and just to satisfy ourselves that we have not laboured in vain at the end of the year com- pare the losses with those of 1929, and see if we have succeeded in ousting that terrible monster fire, Stock Market Prices Market Summary by Toronto and New York Stock Toes son Supplied lod 3 Biggar and Orawford, TORONTO High Low 14% 145% 24 23% 93 93 10% 15 65 22 36 17% 14% Stock Br, A. Oil Braz, Can. 1st Dis. Sgm. Dm. Strs, Hr. Wal, Ford .. Int. Util, Int. Nkl Int. Pet. Imp. Oil 17% Me, Frt, 20% Mt. Pwr, 52% Pz. Hr. 86% Shaw. 52% 52% S. Station 34 34 : Standard Mines Abana 31 3 Ajax 145 145 De. nMs, 875 870 Falcon, 146 145 Holl. .. 63§ 630 | Bendix ... Alger Building, Oshawa 190 450, 2150 1375 80 50 565 40 168 He. Oil 190 Hd, Bay 450 Lk, Sh, 2150 Nrnda. 1400 Sh. Grd. 80 Sd. Bs. 50 Tk. Hg. 6756 Ventures 40 Wr, Hr, 169 190 450 2150 1400 80 50 566 40 168 NEW YORK Stock High Low Am, Can, 113 110% Am. Fr, Pr, 34% Am, Tel. 184% Am. Inter. 20% Anaconda 34 17% 60% 42 39 413 18 183% « Close 113 84% 184 20% 337% 17% 603% 42 39 413% 18 13 Beth, Steel Byers A.M. Can. Dry .. Can, Pac, Cn, Fl. Pr. Cn.. FL; Co. OSHAWA TENNIS CLUB CHOOSES ITS YEAR'S OFFICERS ERIC VESEY IS ELECTED PRESIDENT FOR YEAR 1931 Many Trophies Won by Club and Its Members Are Presented The annual election meeting of the Oshawa Tennis Club was held on Monday evening, in the offices of Conant and Annis, and an excellent attendance was on hand for the pur- pose of electing the several officers to the different official positivus on the club, for the season of 1931. W. E. Davis was elected Hon.- President. Eric Vesey was the pepu- lar choice for club president and S. R. Alger was elected vice-president. Miss Eleanor Fleming was chosen as club secretary for the coming season and Miss Dorothy Myers was elected treasurer, AW. "Army" Armstrong was chosen as men's captain and Miss Ruth Fishleigh was chosen as ladies' captain. S. F. Everson was appoint- ed chairman of the membership com- mittee, ' Trophies Presented The trophies won by the club or different members of the club during the past esason were all presented last night, The Morrow Trophy, em- blematic of the Eastern Ontario Championship, was this year captur- ed by the Oshawa Club. Eric Vesey was presented with the Ross Mac- | Kinnon trophy for Men's Singles. | G. D. Conant trophy, for Ladies' Singles went to Miss Ruth Fishleigh Albert Granik won the Dr. Phillip's Trophy for Junior Mens' Singles. The John E. Harris Trophy for Men's Doubles was capryred by A. W. Armstrong and Dr. R. E, McMul- len. The meting launched the Oshawa Tennis Club on another season of activity and the hope was expressed that the coming year would prove as successful as the past. The club was increased steadily in popularity and judging from the enthusiasm shown, the year 1931 will see a new mark set for success, in the Oshawa Tennis Club. CARETAKER NAMED FOR DOG POUND Humane Society Will Instal Electric Exterminator in the Pound John L. Orr was appointed care- taker of the new dog pound erected by the Humane Society on Ritson Road south, at a meeting of the board of directors of the society held last night. Mr. 'Orr will also act as assistant to Dr. Shirley, the inspector, It was decided last night to furnish the pound with up-to-date equipment including an electric exterminator and refrigerator. Metal and wire cages and also facilities for cooking will be provided. The society is planning a member- ship drive for the near future, TORONTO LIVESTOCK Toronto, Dec. 9.--Left-overs tot- alled 1100 head. Trade was very slow on the Toronto Live-stock Ex- change up to 11 a.m. today, with not enough sales made to establish a market. Calves were steady at $11.00 to $12.00 for choice. Hogs were unsettled with the salesmen holding for $9.25 f.o.b. for bacon or $10.25 to $10.50 off car. Lambs were firm at $8.76 for the best ewes and wethers. Good light sheep sold up to $4.75. PRIVATE COURT SESSION A number of judgment summons cases were heard before Judge R. Ruddy, of Whitby, in private cham- ers at a session of the Oshawa Div- ision Court held yesterday morning. Born BAKER--On Dec. 7 at Oshawa General Hospital to Mr, and Mrs. Lorne R, Baker, (nee Mabel Marlow), a daughter, Nancy Lou. (1352) Two Robbers Captured Ferguc.--Steele Brothers' dry goods store was broken into early Monday morning and a robbery at. tempted. Chief Couling, who was making his rounds, apprehended one of the alleged marauders and the second was captured by provin- cial policeman Mennie after a short but thrilling motor car chase. Chrysler .. Col Gas .. Fox Film Gen. Elec. Gen, Mot. Int, Tel. .. Mt. Ward Nat. Cash Pl, Rd. Coal Paramount Pb. N. Jer. Radio ..... Radio Kth, Simmons St. NJ. .. U.S. Steel Vanadium 6314 Yel, Truck 103% 16% 351%; 31 46% 343% 25 20 29% 103% 41% mn 16 19854 17 51% 142% 16% 36% 31 46% 34% 23% 19% 29% 10% 16% 34% 30% 46 337% 22685 195; 20% 10 11% 70% 14 19% 16% 51 141 5114 10% Waterworks Depar Warning Residents Against Bogus Bill Collectors Here ment is COOL. F. CHAPPELL Of Oshawa, who bas been awarded the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers, Decoration as a recogni. tion of his military services, PUPILS LOST 2,123 DAYS BY ILLNESS DURING NOVEMBER of 2,123 days were lost through illness by students of the city's public schools during the past month according to a report present- cd to the board of education last night by A. L. W. Smith, school at- tendance officer. Eight cases of truancy were investigated during this period. Forty-cight boys and girls were assisting to support their families during November, under special em- ployment certifiactes. Of this num- ber 32 were boys and 16 were girls Eleven were engaged by factories, 1 for commercial work, 14 as messen- gers and 18 in domestic service. A total NIGHT WITH NAVY T0 BE FEATURE OF LEGION MEETING | Social Gathering to be: Held, With Naval Veterans Invited Something new in the way of en- tertainment is to be featured at the social - gathering of the Oshawa Branch of the Canadian Legion on Thursday evening, when Rotary Hall will be the scene of a "Night with the Navy." The committee of naval veterans which has been arranging for this event met last night, an completed plans for a program which is to be arranged in the "Old Navy Style," and which will be provided by artists who are entirely new to Legion programs One item on the program will be a prize draw for five prizes, each con- sisting of a pair of live Chinchilla rabbits, which have been kindly do- nated by the Oshawa Rabbitries to be disposed of in aid of the Poppy Fund of the Legion. Tickets for this draw, at ten cents each, have already met with a ready sale, and there is great interest being taken in the eventual ownership of these splendid rabbits. While this event is being held under the auspices of the Cana- dian Legion, all ex-service men in the city, whether members or not, are invited, and a special invitation is extended to naval veterans living in the city and vicinity. Will Urge Gov't. To Take Action to Increase Tourist Trade Montreal.--Confident expectation that important and far-reaching re- sults would accrue from the first annual meeting at Winnipeg of the Canadian Association of Tourist and Publicity Bureaux was express. ed by Mr. Justice A. E Arsenault, of the Supreme Court of Prince Ed- ward Island, and former premier of that province, who was in Mont- real en route to Charlottetown from Winnipeg, where in his capacity as president of the association he pre- sided over its four business sessions, Of chief importance he considered the resolution passed unanimously by delegates representing every part of Canada urging upon the Dominion Government the under- taking of an advertising and public- ity campaign designed to attract tourists and investors to Canada. In presenting its case to the Cab- inet at Ottawa, the association will point out the present extent of the tourist industry which brings mil- lions of visitors and an estimated expenditure of $300,000,000 into Canada each year and which has been produced largely by th efforts of the great transportation systems of provincial and municipal tourist bureaux and of similar bodies, which, like the Montreal Tourist and Convention Bureau, have been operating for years on funds suppli- ed by private subscription but with the resultant benefits shared by the community as a whole. The opera- Money 2 per cent. tions of these bureaux are necessar- {Two Men Reported Involved in Attempt to Collect Money From Oshawa Cit« izens by False Pretences CANNOT PRODUCE PROPER BADGES Call at Homes and Ask to See Water Bill, Then Threaten to Shut Off Water If Account Is Not Paid Forthwith Information of a clever "racket™ which is being practised on gullible citizens has been reported to the city waterworks department, which has been innocently involved in the attempt by two men to secure money from citizens by false pres tences. The method of operations is tha¥ these men are calling at homes, with the question to the households er, "Your water bill is in arrears, 18 it not?" If the answer is in the affirmae tive, the men then claim that they have called from the waterworks | department to collect the money, and they ask the housewife or who ever answers the call to produce the last bill. On this being done the men have, of course, definite information as to the amount of are rears, and by threats that if the amount is not paid the water will be turned off at once, they hope tg induce the paying over of tha money. { Should the first question be anse wéred in the negative, of course, tha men retire with the best grace pos< sible, and try some other house, City Engineer Smith this morpe ing informed The Times that he had | definite information of this 'racket? | having been practised yesterday, and he wishes the citizens to know that the men involved have no cone nection whatsoever with the watere works department, Every authors ized official of the department care ries with him an identification badge, and citizens are warned to ask for the production of this badge before paying over any money for arrears of water rates. It appears that the "racketeers'" are taking age vantage of the fact that many wate er-bills are in arrears to collect some easy money, and citzens who are in the unfortunate position of being in arrears with their bills are asked to communicate at once with the department should a call be made by any person unable to pro- duce the identification badge. Coming Events 8 Cents per word each im- sertion. Minimum charge for each insertion, 85e WELSH MALE CHOIR WILL glve a concert at Rotary Hall, on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 8 p.m, Ad« mission 25c. (133c), MADAME NEVADA, PALMIST, Ross's Corners, Phone 2894. (135¢) SALE OF SEWING, APRONS, useful gifts, 46 King east, Satur- day -afternoon, Northminster Church, (135a) YOU ARE INVITED TO THE Chosen Friends round and square dance, Wednesday, De- cember 10th, Engel"s Hall over Dewland's store. Admission 25c. (135a), ily localized, each working primari- ly in the interests of its own area or supporting members, and an ef- fort will be made to impress upon the Government the undoubted peu= efits of a policy which will supple- ment and extend the efforts of the existing orgaiizations by advertis- ing Canada as a whole. Already the Dominion through several bran= ches of the Department of the In- terior is carrying on such work in a modified form, so that what is be- ing asked is not an innovation on the Government's part, but merely an extension of a policy already in effect. The suggestion to be made to the Government will probably in volve an expenditure of $1,000,000 per year over a five-year period, which term, it is believed, is neces= sary to produce the maximum res sults and allow the cumulative ben« efits of the campaign to be realized. In addition to deciding upon the general lines of its appeal to the Government, the association dealt with a number of details concerned with administration methods of tourist bureaux or matters connects ed with touring. Theo. G, Morgan, president of the Montreal Tourist and Convention Bureau, who with George A. Mee Namee, secretary-treasurer, repre- sonted the Montreal Bureau at the Winnipeg meeting expressed views similar to those of Mr. Justice Ar- senault, Mr. Morgan stated that one of the most pleasant features of the meeting was the presenta- tion to Mr. McNamee of a handsome ceffee tray of Sheffield plate as a mark of the appreciation of the as- sociation's members of Mr. McNam- eo's services as secretary-treasurer of the new organiation during the first year of its existence, a post which he retains for the coming year in addition to a place on the newly-created executive committee,