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PACE FOUR THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1930 The Oshawa Daily Times Succeeding THE OSHAWA DAILY REFORMER (Established 1871) ind ry An P ewspapsr published every after noon except Sundays and legal holidays at Osh: awa, Canada, by The Times Publishing Company of Oshawa, Limited Chas M Mundy President: A R Alloway. Managing Director. The Oshawa Daily Times is a member of The Cana dian Press, the Canadian Daily Newspapers Asso ciation. the Ontario Provincial Dailies and the Audit Burean of Circulations SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carrier in Oshawa and suburbs. 12c a week By mail in Canada (outside Oshawa carrier delivery limits) $3.00 a year; United States, $4.00 a year. TORONTO OFFICE §18 Bond Building, 66 Temperance Street Telephone Adelaide 0107 H D Tresidder. representative. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1930 BENEFITS DEMONSTRATED The benefits of the Penny Bank of On- tario are demonstrated in an interesting manner in a report which has been issued covering the deposits and withdrawals dur- ing the months of September and October. This analysis shows that there has been a 15 per cent increase in the amount being withdrawn, a 15 per cent decrease in the amount being deposited, but an increase "0 a record figure of the number of open ac- counts, and a new high record of pupils mak- ing deposits. This analysis indicates the true value of the Penny Bank, which is operated through the public schools. In the first place, it shows that school savings balances form an invaluable reserve fund to depend upon for winter clothing and other necessary expen- ditures during a time of emergency. And it is a striking fact that the school children of Ontario have to their credit in the Penny Bank a reserve fund of this nature amount- ing to almost $1,300,000. The second thought which springs from the report is that althought adverse business conditions re-act upon the money which children have at their disposal, just as surely as upon the incomes of their parents, yet the habit of thrift which has been inculcated persists. That is shown by the fact that although the total amount of deposits has decreased, yet the number of individual de- posits has increased. Apparently the child- ren are not able to save as much/ but more of them are saving. Thus the Penny Bank, operating through the schools, is fulfilling its useful purpose, that of forming and fix- ing thrift habits that will last through life. In this respect, the Oshawa children have reason to be proud of their record. The re- rt shows that up to the end of October, al- though the system had just been started in Oshawa, a sum of $2,152.80 had been de- posited, and 69 percent of the children in the schools were depositors. This is a record which is highly commendable, and which must be very encouraging to Mr. J. C. An- derson, of the board of education, and to others who were largely responsible for the Penny Bank being established in the schools here this year. PROHIBITION OUT OF POLITICS The Liberal party has acted wisely in its almost unanimous decision to remove the questions of prohibition and control of the liquor traffic entirely frem the sphere of partisan politics. This is true in a double sense. It is a good thing for the Liberal party which has by no means been unanim- ous on the liquor question. But it is a much better thing for the cause of prohibition that it should be removed from the political arena. Since the liquor issue became closely in- volved in politics, it has never been possible to secure any direct expression of opinion from the electors on their views on liquor control as opposed to prohibition. The elec- tors were voting for men and for parties, and not for moral principles, and, unfortunate as it may seem, partisan politics always count- ed for fa. more than for the wiping out of the liquor traffic. : This has been apparent ever since New- ton Wesley Rowell fought his abolish-the- bar campaign in 1914. If ever there was a moral reform which should have had "the support of all people, there was one. Minist- ers fr their pulpits exhorted Christian people to vote for the abolition of the bar. Church people and social reformers were ed that the abolition of the bar was a desirable step. But politics are thicker than liquor, and when the issue went to the polls, linked up with fate of two political part- jes, Mr. Rowell d his platform of abolition/] of the bar were snowed under. 3ince then, the results have never been satisfactory when the liquor question was made a political football. When a spearate vote was taken on the Ontario Temperance Act, the act was upheld. But when tied up with the fortunes of a political party, the considerations counted tor most, and a purely political verdict was construed as one in favor of bringing back the liquor traf- he Liberals have swept the prohibi- ut of politics as far as they are It is to be hoped that, when the campaign is fought, it will be Efforts will be made So bring it sguided people who think t at in past Ry lies their only hope of rooting the liquo- traffic. That 1s an entirely fous principle, and their efforts would fic. Now t tion issue 0 concerned. next election there. h bett.- spent in instituting and be. ying on an intensive campaign of tem. ) perance education, against the day when the liquor question will be sent direct to the people without the attachment of any politi- cal strings. DIFFICULT TASKS AHEAD Premier Bennett is facing a period of great difficulty. He has before him tasks of great magnitude, such as might well daunt the courage of one less capable and less in earnest in the desire to do what he feels to be the best thing for his country. Now that he is home from an Imperial con- ference which, from the practical standpoint, has been a dismal failure, he has plunged into these tasks, and is preparing to tackle them in the way which seems to him most in keeping with the needs of the situation. Foremost among the tasks which face Mr. Bennett is the solution of the problem of the grain growers of the west. This is a problem which has become very much ag- gravated since he left for England. The western farmers are admittedly in bad shape economically. All kinds of solutions have been suggested, and out of these Mr. Ben- nett will have to sift the wheat from the chaff, and decide what he considers best for the welfare of the country as a whole. The unemployment situation is another major problem. The money voted at the special session of parilament, at best, provid- ed only a temporary measure of assistance served as a stop gap to tide those out of work over the most difficult period. It has not permitted many men to seeure steady employment, the average being one week's work out of two for each married man, and at the -vages paid, this does not make pro- vision for meeting even the ordinary neces- sities of life if one includes house rent as such. 'Something bigger and on a more per- manent scale is necessary to bridge over the gap until conditions are restored to normal, and it will be the job of Mr. Bennett and his colleagues to find some such solution. . Mr. Bennett also faces the task of pre- paring for the next Imperial Economic Con- ference, to be held at Ottawa, a new formula to be presented to the delegates. His Lon- don ffort failed to impress the British gov- ernment, not through any fault of his, but because it was contrary to the established policy of that government. With that know- ledge, Mr. Bennett will have to devise some new plan for the promotion of Empire trade, and for the securing of a larger share in the British markets, unless, in the meantime, there is a change of government in Great Britain. That is another task that will tax even his great ability, and will cause his col- leagues, as well as himself, much anxiety. Mr. Bennett faces, too, the task of pre- senting his first budget under highly unfav- orable circumstances. Faced with a deficit which may run to $75,000,000 or $80,000, 000 before the fiscal year ends, owing to shrunken revenues and inflated expenditur- es, he has the unpleasant duty before him of increasing taxation, and doing it in such a way that the business and industry of this country will not sufer. How this is to be done is for him to decide, but that can be no doubt that even now He is concerned over the balancing of the country's books. These are only a few of the major pro- blems which Mr. Bennett has before him. mo handle them all wisely, and in the best interests of the whole country, will require almost superhuman powers, and will provide an acid test of the capabilities of the pre- mier of Canada for leading the country back to better times. TAKE CARE OF THE BIRD A timely appeal is made to the people of Oshawa by the president of the Oshawa Hu- mane Society. At this time of the year, the birds are hard pressed to find sustenance, and the citizens are asked to help take care of them by providing for them such scraps as can readily be spared from the family table. This is only a little service, but it brings rich returns in pleasure. It is a de- lightful thing to watch the birds come hop- ping up to the door for their daily rations, and to encourage them to come close enough to eat out of one's hand. It is not difficult to secure that confidence which will bring this result, which, in addition to the pleasure which comes from the doing of a kind deed, makes the small amount of effort involved in feeding the birds well worth while, EDITORIAL NOTES Mr. Ferguson has tried to explain his re- marks regarding conditions in Britain. That is fairly good proof that rebukes have their effect even on the greatest of men. It is not a good sign to find that one of the few records broken this year is that for the number of prisoners in the penitentiaries of Canada. It is too late now to do your Christmas shopping early, but--do your Christmas shopping. The announcements in Wednesday's Christ- mas shopping edition of The Times shows that it is not necessary to go outside the city to secure the best values in Christmas gifts. After long and careful deliberation, the Toronto Globe has discovered that "Fathers' Day" is pay day. .And all along we have been thinking that that was "Mothers' Day." Other tditor's Comments TALK ABOUT SPEED (Seaforth Expositor) People marvel to-day at the speed record that has been created by a motor boat that has travelled over water at the rate of 120 miles an hour, at the record of the automo- bile that has skimmed the earth at the rate of 219 miles per hr., and of the airplane whose record is some- thing better than 350 miles an hour, But that is not speed. At least we are - 50 informed by Professor Townsend, formerly connected with the United States Bureau of Ento- mology. By this authority we are told that the holder of all speed records is a little creature called the Deerfly. That this little fellow has done 400 yards in one second flat. That ts 816 miles an hour. And if the Deerfly could make a non-stop flight at his known speed, and un- der favorable atmospheric econdi- tions, it could fly from New York to Paris in a little over three hours, and by hurrying up a little might circle the globe in a single day. That is real speed and a record to shoot at, boys, But don't try it until the roads improve. PARKING SPACE (Montreal Gazette) The proposal that churches built henceforth in Montreal should pro- vide parking space for automobiles in their grounds draws attention to the fact that the places of worship nowadays see long lines of cars along the street at all services. The auto is often accused of carrying people away from the city on Sun- days, but it is evidently true that it also brings a respectable propor tion to worship. CUTTING PRODUCTION (London Advertiser) And now sugar production fs to he cut down, following copper, wheat, rubber and other basic pron- ducts. The world would be much better off if an economic equilib- rium could be reached by bringing production up to consumptive needs instead of dragging supply down to demand. Thero is still a terribla cap between what the human race ccnsume and what it can buy. QUEBEC'S LIQUOR LAWS | (Toronto Globe) | There appears to be spreading in it of alarm over con- ping under the liquor Province. Both clergy nd laymen of the Catholic Chureh in Quebee City and district are pet! | tioning the Government with a view {to tightening up on local regula- | tions of and also asking that a | ban be placed on liquor advertise ments, It is urged that the closing hour tof taverns be changed from 11 lock at night to 10, and in sup- | port of this it is stated in the ap- | peal that a check-up on Friday and | nights over a period ot month on men emerring places at closing time conditions of in- abee a spi tions devel aws of the ale, Saturday {about a | from t revealed serious toxication. The that liquor adver- | tising forbidden has not come | before was needed. The street | hoardings and vantage points of the | Ancient Capital are literally disfig- {ured with glaring signs setting | forth the claims of breweries and | distilleries that their brands are | the best; and in fact this is true of |the greater part of the Provinces | frequented by tourists. Apart al- together from the information and temptation provided by these illum- inations and bill-boards, something worth while will have been accom- request he lished if the petitioners succeed | n having these eyesores removed. THAT often when you want to write a friend about the home city, vou cannot give the elaborate de- tails of your city, the outlook, the prevailing conditions and the op- portunities that you would always like to give. A great ald to you would be to have an industrial edition of the local paper to send them. You would like to send them an edition that would give general in- formation about your section which would show fits activities, resources, progress and Its de- velopment as an industrial and ommercial center, It would also show through its advertisements what a live, up-to- date bunch of business concerns your city has, An industrial edition of the home newspaper is one of the best pieces of advertising a city oan do; it not only brings your city favorably before the outside world, BUT IT IS A REVELATION TO A | Bits of Verse THE LITTLE THINGS There is a joy found but in Mt- tle things-- The breaking of the sunlight af- ter rain, The whisper of a breeze upon the \ hill The scent of violets, the gather- ing dark, The rippling music of a tiny rill, The wakening happiness each morning brings. My every day is filled with 1it- tle things-- A shining window open to the sun, A rose, a book, a loaf of crusty bread, A loving deed, a hand clasped close on mine, An evening prayer above a baby head-- And so the whole world smiles at me--and sings. ~--By Barbara Walage. WHOLE LOT OF PEOPLE AT HOME WHO HAVE NOT REAL- IZED WHAT A WONDERFUL CITY THEY LIVE IN, THORNTON'S CRS. YOUN® PEOPLF HOLD COUNCIL DEBATE Finally Decide That It Is Bet- ter To Be Tall Than Short Thornton's Corners, Dec. 16.- The young people held a debate on Friday evening last, at the Svn- day School. The topic was "Re- solved that it is better to be tall than short." The affirmative was taken by Missos Grace Plerson, Mary McClure and Isobel Pierson and the negative was upheld by Messrs Ted Robinson, Donald All- man and Ropald Kirby. The judges were . Miss Taylor and Messrs. Harold Pierson and Harold Lick. The time keeper was W, L. Plerson.. The judges decision was given in favor of the affirmative side. The winners were then pre. sented with a "Cup" (from Wool- worth's) amid laughter and ap plause. After this refreshments wero served and a social hour was en- joyed by the young people, before returning to their homes. The annual Christmas Tree and concert will be held on this Fri- day evening December, 19th, School closes on the afternoon of December 19th for two weeks va- cation. Best wishes to our teach ers and pupils for a pleasant hnl! day and a Hannv Now °° Mrs. Spencer of Manchester, is a guest of her (augue man Gilbert and Mr, Glihort Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Plerson were in Toronto on Saturday. Mrs. Wm. Wylie, Mr. and Mrs Jackman and Lorne, of Coldwater, were recent guests of Mrs, Wylfe's brother, W. H. Perryman and Mrs Perryman. Mrs. Frank LeRoy was in Toron to on Sunday visiting her mother Mrs. MeMillan, who is fl. Mrs. I. Brash, Mrs. F and baby, were recent Mrs, G. H. Robinson, The many friends of Mrs. Peter Lofthouse, who has been confined { Never Keenan guests of the Oshawa Hospital for the past two weeks, will be glad to know that she is somewhat Im- proved and may be allowed home for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Pascoe at tended the funeral in Harmony on Monday of the late John James Terwillegar. Mr. Pascoe acted as + pall bearer, Mr, Harold Pascoe had his 'rubs' of Westmount School on a ike on Saturday to Mr. Young's woods where they cooked their awn dinners and had a jolly day in the open. Following is the school report of 1", 8.8. No. b, Thornton's Corners Vach pvpll's standing in per cent is given: -- Senfor Room--- Sr. 1V. -- Marguerite Bonnetta 76, Marian Jackson 74, Dorothv Stevenson 69. Joe Tavin, 62, Frank Hoag, 61 Marian Lewington 59, Ceoffrey Northey 51, Pearl Scott 61. : Jr. 1V.--Lyla Thompson 73. Earle Campbell 69, Doris Northev 68, Bobby Pierson 65, Ella Lind- sey 65, Margaret Northey 60, Dor nthy Kerman 69, Donald Allman 66. Jr. III.--Gordon Jarkson Frances Robinson Helen man, 72, Ross Campbell 72, Jr. I1I.---~Gladys Luke 71, Stephenson 00. to 73. Ker- 72 Cecil 0. Taylor, teacher. | Junicy Room Sr. 11.--Fthel Lewington = 99. | "rederic Ro*"inson ; 88, Marraret | Plerson 86, Jack LeRoy 82, Frank | McClure 78, Bernice Jackson 76 | Bernice LeRoy 76. Jr, II.~----Greta Lick 80, Billy Nrew 79, Perey Northey 62, Nor Ine Pierson 50, Victor Burroughe and Kathleen Chatten not graded berause ahsent from examinations. Jr. 1.----Doris Lick 88, Elsie Ker- man 83, Audrey Plerson 82, Helen Drew 78, Harold Wonnetta 72, Tony Gerace 6 Wilfred Pascoe 27, Annie Cerace 65, Violet May =. Walter Scott 69, Sr. ¥Pr.-----Kathleen Campbell {i romoted to Jr. I. Bernice Luke, Jr. Pr.--Albert Luke, Gordon May. Annie Grandy, teacher, MAGNATE IS DEAD (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) | East Angus, Que., Dec 18.-- An | outstanding figure in tho news| rint industry, Joseph A, Bothwell, for many years president of Bromp- ton Pulp and Paper Company and | PROMINENT PAPER more recently a director of St. Lawrence Corporation, which now newudes Brompton died here Wed- nesday, MINING INDUSTRY HAS PROGRFSSF DURING YEAR 1930 Hon. W, A. Gordon Re gards It as Pri cipal Stabilizing In'luence Toronto, Dee. 18.--The mining industry has served as the princi- pal stabilizing influence on the business structure of Canada, de- clared Hon. W, A. Gordon, Domin- fon Minister of Mines in an inter- view published in "The Northern Miner' today. "It is doubtful if any country hag witnessed a greater amount of min- ing progress during the current year than has Canada," sald Mr. Gordon, who has just returned from a trip to the Pacific coast, review- ing mining activities across the do- ninion, "Despite increased capital in- vested in expansions, most of the mining companies are able to show a reasonable profit. Because of this creditable performance the Canadian mining industry has serv- ed as the principal stabilizing in- fluence on the business structure of the country. "In December of last year indus- trialist, economists and others were much concerned as to the out- look for the present year," Mr, Gor- don said. "The era of prosperity had run its course, and activities in general were at a low ebb. Thore whose interests were linked with the welfare of Canada's mining in- 'ustry had perhaps more reason 'han others to be dubious of the nrospects for the present year. 'fining securities had been reced- ing in value for some time, partly ecause of a necessary readjust- ent consequential to a period of verish speculation and also be- use of a recognition that metals ere being produced at a rate that vas out of line with consumption demands. The reduction in the wrices of most of the base metals nd silver that followed di4 not "olp to improve the situation. Late In 1929 the stage was set for an ideal period of depression in lines of industrial activity Under such circumstances it would have heen justifiable to have predictea a year of lessened mining uctivity. "Now that the present year is so far advanced it is possible to re- view the progress made in the miu. ing industry and to make compari- sons with the year 1929, With the feeling, general at the beginning of this year, that 1930 would gee curtailment in production of min- ers it is Interesting to mote near ihe close of the year that the quantity of metal production fs substantially higher than for the year 1929 and had metal market prices been on a level with last vear the value of producticn would have set a new record. CQuantiiy, however, is the proper unit to be used to measure activity, and Can- ada's mining industry has accord- ingly experienced a very active year. This activity has not been concentrated on production, The year has set a new record for the amount of new construction work undertaken and completed." SPECIAL STAMPS AND : COVERS FOR AIR MAIL Edmonton, Alta, - Sponsored by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, 4 special air mail flight is to be made late in December, carrying mail with a new issue of semi-official stamps. A special envelope of distinctive un- adian design will he used and a ca- chet will be applied to all collector's mail, To procure these covers collectors are sending twenty cents for each cover desired to the Cachet Manager Edmonton, Alta. This aiount is to cover regular air mail rate and car- riers' fee as | as the expense of preparing covers, HOCKEY STAR WINS GOLFING HONORS Port Arthur, Ont.--Al Pudas, who has played Allan Cup hockey with Port Arthur and pro. hockey with Windsor, Detroit and a n'unber of other towns, also plays golf, too, He joined Gordon Brydson, Howie Mor- enz and a host of others on the list of golf-starring hockeyists when he won the Port Arthur Maronic golf title recently, He was presented with the Harold Rourke memorial trophy emblematic honor, at a meeting of the Shuniah Lodge, AF. and AM. ickened By Gas Ottawa.---Seven occupants of & house at 273 Laurier averue we:t, were sickened by coke gus which escaped from a stove in the din- all Ing room, They had to leave the ace until it was ventilated, gern Soa oie Vora enon before could you ive so much that cost so little / ler) AKE this the merriest Christ- mas ever for somebody by having Santa deliver a Phi ilco Baby Grand on Christmas Eve. These sets are the first REAL radios ever produced in such compact cabinets and at such ces. Their amazin g sensitivity Radeciectivity are a never failing source of to their thou- sands and thousands of owners. Of course being a Philco they expected the Baby Grand to be & ood, but they never dreamed it possible that even a Philco at this price could outperform many sets costing two or three times the money. } IA aI pS pe AES GEE ACE 4 Grands been avoid disa nearest P! make sure of RET EETOE REZ the supply has never to the intmént, go to your oe Rp So man le want PhilcoB fot aby demand. To If he is temporarily out of stock leave a deposit to ensure delivery from the next shipment he receives, He will arrange terms so easy you'll be surprised. Your Philco dealer also offers a complete line of Philco radios in beautiful models, including the 58 Radio Phonograph m- er ination of this or any of ar +. prices from $145.00 to $290.00, tubes extra. LOCAL DEALERS ADAMS FURNITURE CO. LTD. 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