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| H 3 ) Pl EX THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1931 Interesting News of Youthfu Boy Scout Activities : News of what the Boy Scouts of Oshawa are doing contributed by. the scout lead- 'ers. Contributions to this column will be welcomed, and should be sent Times office not to the later than Tuesday morning each week. A Scout Editorial At this time of the year, when the cold weather is upon us and the average boy's mind is filled with hockey and skating, the Scouter who is looking after your Troop is turning his mind toward the coming year, and its Summer Camp. For the conling season he knows that a considerable. amount of money must be found in some way or other, in order to run the Troop properly. Just how .to raise the money is another questiou. When he has made his plans he brings them forward and asks the Troop to assist him in working them out, and quite often {he bur- den of doing things rests with a willing few who do all the work. Every boy should remember that this work is being done for his benefit and should put his shoul- der to the wheel so that the weight of the burden may be morc even- ly distrijuted. Sometimes a fellow gets a really practical idea about how to raise funds, but very often he keeps it to himself, and neglects telling his S.M. about it. For this reason the weight of a Troop often rests very heavily on the shoulders of the man who is running it, when it might easily be lessened by a littlo unselfish thought on the part of the boys. If you want a Camp next sum. mer, and you want the Troop Treasury to help foot some of the bills, now is the time to start get- ting that Treasury into the condi- tion which will make it able to 'nd the strain. Don't leave your thinking until the end of June, do it now while there is time to work out your ideas. Start saving for Camp now and start collecting equipment. In the meantime give your thoughts scope in unselfish chan- nels, do a good turn each day. think of Scouting and what it means, at some time other than the time you are at a Scout meet- ing and above all else, keep a cheerful face, It takes action on the part of thirty-six facfal muscles to frown, and only nine to smile. So smile and give your face a real rest. right your SCOUT NOTES The Whitby Scouts were very much in evidence as ushers when the Choristers from the Chapel Savoy gave a very delightful pro- gramme in Whitby Town Hall, un-, der the auspices of the All Saints' Church choir. The boys performed (lLeir duties smartly dnd cheerfully and added a great deal tp the pleasure of the evening by their good work. The Fifth and Seventh Troops held their meeting on Friday last in St. George's Hall The forthcoming, concert, which has been set for Friday, Feb. 13th, was discussed and arrangements for the programme started on their way. During the course of the even. ing the *Troop divided off for in- structional period, into three parts, one taking first aid, a second sig- nalling and the third tenderfoot work. Later in the evening Fred Little was invested as a Patrol Leader and W. Bridges as a Second Pa- trol Leader. ; "Both of these boys promised to attend properly to their new du. ties and then took the Scout Oath in front of the Troop. On Monday. of this week the Troop Committee met and dectded to appoint three sub-committees fo work with the officers of the Troop. in looking after the detail work. : / Attendance Committee, The which will check the Patrol Lead- ers' books every month and then check up on the absentees, consists of Dr. Langmaid and Mr. Alex. Ross. | The Finance Committee, which will check up the Troop accounts and audit the books every two months, besides finding ways and means to raise money, consists of Near, L. Wood and L. J. Aus- tin. The Educational Committee, whose duty it will be to see that a proper programme of instruc- tion is carried out, and that the necessary instructors are procured, consists of Messrs. A. Tosland and A. R. Wilson, who will work in conjunction with the Scoutmaster and his assistants. The committee also discussed the forthcoming concert and af. ter having set the date, made sev. eral detail arrangements concern- ing the programme. Tonight the Troops will hold' two debates, in order to decide who shall have the honour of rep- resenting the Troop in inter-Troop debates if they are arranged. Two of the committeemen will be present to act as judges. Now is the time to start prepar- ing bird houses, if they are to be ready for the spring time. Don't delay, start planning right now, and then you will net bo rushed to death at the last min. ute. Troop Notice 5th and 7th Troops The 6th and 7th Troops meet tonight as usual, in George's Parish Hall: Wolf Cubs--6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Court of Honour--7.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Troop Meeting--7.30 p.m. to 9.- 00 p.m. All boys will please be present, and wear running shoes or rub- will St. r ¢ JD. C.\, 1. LIBRARY NOTES By Araihea Recti Cultus Pectora Rpborant." B00nS ADDED TO THE LIBRARY This week I want to tell you a little about some of the books which have been placed on the shelves since school re-opened. "The Good companions," by J. B. Priestly, is a tong novel which tdlis otf the travels of a Yorkshire labourer and a wo- wan (daughter of a retired colon- el), how untoward events led them co break the confines of ordered lives and take to the road as mem- vers of a company of travelling players, and their adventures. A comedy with a robust Dickensian touch, "Jack and Jill", by Louisa M. Alcott, relates the happy experi. ences of a boy and girl recovering from the effects of an accident. Jo's Boys" is-a sequel to "Little Men," "A Girl Guide Captain in India," by Janet Aldis, is a popular wtory giving glimpses ot Indian life and customs. "I'he Horsemen of the Plains," by Joseph A. Altshel- er, Is a story of hunting and trap- ping In the Rockies in tne days fol- towing the American - Civil War, "The Young Trailers' and "The Forest Runners," by the same au- chor, tell of juvenile adyenture in che time of the Indian fighting in aentucky. "The Iron Trail" by alex Beach, is a story of adventure in Alaska. "Flowing Gold" is a similar book by the same author. 'Master Skylark," by John Ben- nett, Is the story of a Stratford boy, who earns his name because of his wonderful voices the book gives an excellent picture of Elizabethan days. "David Blafze," by E. F. Ben- son, is a fine school story, off the beaten track, and worth reading by boys of any age. 'Little Lord Fauntleroy," by Frances Hodgson Burnett, is a fairy tale in real life. The seven-year-old hero, living among vulgar neovle in New York, suddenly becomes heir to a selfish and crusty old earl, goes to Eng- land and fascinates everybody. "The Secret Garden," by the same au thor, is the story of a walled-in Yorkshire garden which brought happiness, not only to the lonely little girl who found its hidden key, but to others as well. "Through the Looking Glass," by Lewis Car- roll. is a continuation of Alice's ad- ventures in Wonderland. Though written for children. tha wit, the bers. d Seventh Wolf Cub Pack The Seventh Cub Pack will meet on Friday, January 16th at 6.30 p.m. in St. George's Parish Hall Centre St. The Sixers' Council will meet immediately after thc general Pack meeting. The Sev- enth Pack's concert will be held on February 13th, and judging from the material which is "com. ing forward, should prove to be a great success. Sea Scouts Section At the last meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 13, it was decided to hold the 8th Oshawa Sea Scouts' annual par- ents' night two weelds after that date; that is uesday, Jan. 27th. On this night the judging of the model yawl patrol competition will take place and, since two extra weeks have beén given for the com- vletion of these yawls, each patrol is expected to have at least one en- try. Every scout is expected to show at least one handycraft made by himself. ' The next meeting will be held in Christ Church next Tuesday as us- ual but will every scout please take notice that the meeting begins at 7.30 pm. sharp instead of 7.00 o'clock as formerly. Duty Patrol--7.00. Court of Honour--7.00. Flag Break--17.30. Flag Lowering---9.00, Notice--Every Scout will please bring his running-shoes. BUY HIM A DISH MOP (Leads Mercury) "L.want a_nice present for my his- band. What do You advise?" Shopkeeper -- "May 1 ask how long you have been married, mad- ame" . Customer ~ "Oh, about fifteen years. Shopkeeper--"Bargain counter in _ THE TUXIS COLUMN TRAIL RANGERS Young men and boys 'from 'all| parts, of the world will be in To- ronto next July when the World Assembly of Young Men's Christian Associations is held. The last world assembly was in Finland five years ago. The Ontario Boy's Par- lament, at their recent session, de- cided that two of their number would represent them in the as- sembly. Albion Trail Rangers On Friday evening some twenty- boys, members of the Albion Trail Ranger Camp thet at the home of one of their members, on Greta St. The program for the gvening includ ed a hike which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. A worship service and refreshments, brought the meeting to a close. tair Trail Rangers The Altair Trail Rangers held their regular meeting Tuesday in the basement of Simcoe 8t. 8.8. The meeting began with the usual cere- monies followed by | the business period. A couple of intelligence games were participated in and the rest of the evening was taken up with tumbling and mat work, rr -- TUXIS BOYS the basement, madam, Dreadnought Trail Rangers The Dreadnotight Trail Rangers met for their regular meeting, Tues- day. Opening ceremonies were fol- lowed by business. The mentor con- tinued his class of signalling which later joined with the Altair T.R. for mat work and tumbling. Albert St. Trail Rangers The regular meeting of the Al- bert St. Trail Rangers was held on Tuesday night at the home of their leader, Norman Williams, 479 Cu- bert St. The meeting was in the form of & social evening, group games were played, after which re- freshments were served. Pioneer Tuxis Group ' The King St. Ploneers were un- able to hold a meeting last week on account of the Training School which some of the boys attended. Tonight Mr. Possom, a representa tive of the General Motors, who has been in Brazil, is expected to give 3 talk to the boys. Sunday saw a good attendance at the class, there being 35 present. (eo. Jackson was | fanciful humor, and the gubtlety of | many of its under-meanings can be | fully appreciated only by educated | people. The songs and snatches of verge are beautiful, even when most absurd, "The Magic Fish- bone" by Charles Dickens, is a fairy tale of a marvellous fishbone which made wishes come true, if they were made at the proper time! "King of the Highland Hearts," by Wini- fred Duke, is a vivid story dealing with Prince Charlie's romantic wan- derings in the Highlands after Cul- loden, his narrow escapes, and his later life on the Continent. "A Flat Iron for a Farthing," by Mrs, Juliana H. Ewing, tells the part played by a toy flat iron in the his- "tory of a small boy and two liftle girls. '"Jackanapes" by mie same writer, ghows how a brave English soldier dies in battle to save the life of a friend. '"'Prester John," Dy John Buchan, narrates the adven- tures of David Crawford, a young Scottish trader who took no incon- siderable part in defeating the Kaf- fir rising by which John Laputa hoped to found a mighty empire in Africa, with himself as a second Prester John. "The Bondman," by Sir Hall Caine, is a story of lawless erimes and revenge, with scenes in Iceland and the Isle of Man in the days of the Napoleonic wars. 'The Innocence of Father Brown," by G. K. Chesterton, is a series of mystery storjes in which a Caunolie priest, the exact opposite of the conven- tional type, plays that part. "Refu- gees;"" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, deals with the versecution of thé Huguenots in France in the reign of Louis XIV, and the subsequent adventures of the refugees in Can- ada. "Sir Nigel," also by Doyle, is a stirring romance of the period just antecedent to that of 'The White Company," which should be read as the sequel. It gives a vig- orous description of the Battle of Poitiers (1348-56). "The Amateur Gentleman," by Jeffery Farnol, is a fine story of Regency days. It tells how a lad desisted from following his father's inn. "The Beloved fighter to go up to London and en- ter the 'world of fashion, and traces his, rise and fall and his return to his father's éwn, 'Tha Vagabond," by W. J. Locke, is an account of a picturesque, fascinat- ing, but very unreal ne'er-do-well, Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Catrio- na" is a sequel to "Kidnapped." His of a French prisoner of war in Edin- burgh Castle. ' Notes From The Boys and Girls! Don't the story hour Saturday morning. Be there sharp at 9.30. The list of stories which follows contains the most interesting ex- periences of boys and girls of the story world. Some may be famil- far to you. Read about those who are not. Hans--'Lisbeth Long- frock." A simple, entertaining story of life on a Norwegian farm, translated by Emelie Poul. ssom. Alcott, L.M. "Little Women." Aldrich, T. B.--'"Story of a Bad Boy." Allen, + G.--"Peggy Takes. a Hand." Friendly doings of Peggy and Lois in a small town where their adventures help their neigh- bours to enjoy life. Burnett, ¥. ~The Secret Garden." The story of how health and friendship come to a little sick boy in a secret garden. Canfield, D. "Understood Betsy." Sickly Elizabeth Anne of the city becomes happy, healthy .Betsy when she goes to live on a Vermont farm. Crewe, H. C.--"Saturday's Chil. dren." Stories of European chil- dren told with sympathy, humour and a distinctive literary style; Jt containg thirteen stories of bro- thers and sisters who must work for a living in as many Old World towns. Each has the true spirit of the place, "hethel it be ¥lor. ence, Rome, Venice, Ireland, Scot- land or Athens. Dodge, M.¢M.--"Hans Brinker" or "The Silver Skates." A delight ful and well-written story of life in Holland. a Donahey, M. D.--"Marty Lu." Marty Lu is the capable manager of the family which includés her older brother, Dorothy her sister, the baby Peter and Mr. Dooley, the Afredale, Continued in Marty Lu's Treasure. : Hamlin, J. H. ---- "Beloved Acres." A capable young girl manages a California Ranch, and through hard work and good judg- ment is able to keep it out of the hands of a designing ranch own. er who tries te force her to give it up. Hooker. ¥. C. ~-- "The Little House on the Desert." About Ma- vis, a little lame girl who, lived Aanrud, "Little Men"; the speaker for the day. '4 on the Arizona desert, forget Little Schoolmate Series These books are written from real knowledge of the country. Each story is separate from the others. The object of the series is to help children to a better un- derstanding .of the children of foreign birth. "Round Robin," a story of life in the United States, by Abbie Far- well Brown. "Cart of Many Colours," a story of life in Italy during the Great War, by Nannine Meiklejohn. "Under Greck Skies," by Julia Dragoumis. "In Sunny Spain," Lee Bates, '""A Boy in Eirinn," by Colum. "The Laird of Glentyre," by An- na M. Green, "Lisbeth," German home life, by Margaret Muller, "(enevieve," French days, by Laura S. Porter, "Katrinka," the story of a Rus. sian child, by Helen II. Haskell. "Treasure Flower," a child of Japan, by Ruth Gaines. "Village Shield," a story of Mexico, by R. Gaines and Georgia W. Reed. by Katharin Padraic school Roger Babson says that ceascless advertising by manufacturers is necessary because our population increases by seven thousand daily. Thought for this week; there are five little customers horn every min- ute.--The New Yorker. ALL-METAL TRAMCARS Liverpool.--A £90,000 order for fifty double-deck tramcar bodies for Leyton, E.. has heen awarded, states Modern Transport to the English Electric Co., Ltd., Preston, Lancs, ' Pour Minard's into & warm fish, Rub liniment gently in; apply it according directions ' Te .. swoon you'll get relief! Beloved | "St. Ives"' contains the experiences | Canadian Girls | In Training A GLANCE BACKWARD -- AND FORWARD! : The Fidelis Group looked in the | mirror on Monday night last, and tried to see itself as it has been dur- ing the past three months; it also tired to get a vision of what it might accomplish in the next three. "Lhe girls freely criticized (both kindly and severely) all their activities, and the future will show the results of some of their decisions. New officers elected were: Presi- dent, Ora Wilson; Vice-President, Dorothy Blake; Sec. Treasurer, Er- rington Parsons; Press Secretary, Hilda Britton. There is to be a surprise program next week for Fidelis girls--the meet- ing will be held at Mrs. Tait's home on Aberdeen Street at 7.30 on Mon- day. Announcements! 'luesday, January 20th, in St An- drew's Sunday School, Miss Mar- garet Ashdown of the T. Eaton Co., will address all C.G.LT. groups and friends, The meeting is called for 7.30. Leaders plcase bring along your groups, . Girls Council! And a good supper! King Street, Friday the twenty-third, at 530. Here you will discuss all a- bout plans for C.G.L'T. week in Beb- ruary. Please sec that your group sends the following: (1) 1ts President; (2) A second re- presentative; (3) Pencil and paper to bring the story bick home, Skating Parties Hurrah! Note the keen interest | for skating. At last! Skating has { rooted a deep interest for many C.G. { LT. groups. | Past After a brief meeting, the "Snow Birds" group of Northminster Church held a very jubilant skating party at North Simcoe School rink. Later, they were entertained at lunch at the home of Mrs, Hardings. Future . In Simcoe St, the "Others" are now planning a similar form of en- joyment, and in King St. the "Faith- ful Few", together with the "High- way Travellers" arc also looked for- ward to the fun of a skating party. Homecraft The "Onwego" group spent the lat- ter part of its meeting of Jan. 3rd, learning how to darn stockings, Per- haps this doesn't appeal to you. But just think how popular the Onwego's may be some day What beautiful vases are being made by Miss Cook's group. They are covered with various colored pieces of paper. Moreover new cur- tains have added to the brightness and cheeriness of their meeting room. Group Activities The "Faithful Few" group have de- cided to take up as a new project, "Choosing vocations with more de- tail" At their last meeting they met | with the "Highway Travellers" group | and took up the first of the series on | choosing vocations. Plans were made by the "Onwegos" for the "ship service" the group is a vocational guidance | under taking tor meeting, I'he "Others" group, at their last [ meeting, discussed ways of making | money to pay for the decorations in { their Sunday School room. | Last Tuesday the "Willing Work- ers" and the "Strivers" groups plan- | ned an entertainment which is to be broadcast sometime soon. They be- gan right away to make, their cos- tumes. We await further announce- {mie nts. "Four Shuare" group had a The basketball practice on Monday | lively | night. | Mrs. Brown's group, the "Path- | finders", have * decided to have a | irieeting for their parents, That's an | idea for several of us, isn'thit? Friday, Jan. 9th, the "Golden Links" planned for a future sleighing party. Elections took the greater part of the time at the "Kitichikewana" group's last meeting. The results were: President, Mar- aret Cameron;, Vice-President, rene Brandon, Secretary, Sophie Edwards; Treasurer, Beatrice Sterl- ing; Entertainment committee, Grace Richer, Hilda Chapman. SIR G. HUNTER'S NEW VIEWS Newcastle.--S8ir George Hunter, the shipbuilder and engineer. who 'was 85 on December 19, sald at Wallgend that, as an old Froe Trader, he had come to the con- clusion that they must safeguard their industries and protect thelr labor. | MOTHERS' COUNCIL OF | 2ND OSHAWA GUIDE COMPANY | At a special meeting of the | Mother's Council of the 2nd Osh- | awa Company, Girl Guides, held | on. Wednesday afternoon at Christ Church, it was decided to hold a | sale of home made candy and other cooking, on Saturday, Jan- uary 24th, at 2.30 o'clock at 10 King Street West, The convenors of this sale, Mrs, S. Ramsden and Mrs. 8. W. Clifton. will gratefuljy réceive any donations of home cooked articles. The money ralsed hy the sale will go to the treasurey of the 2nd Oshawa Company, London.--The death occurred in London of Sir Henry John Lown. des Graham, aged 88, clerk of Par. llaments, 1885-1917, and father of | Sir Ronald Graham, British Ame | bagsador at Rome. - Girl Guide News " A ------------------ When a girl first visits a Guide meeting she thinks everything is so odd and different, but she feels at once that friendly spirit and is made right at home and joins in the games and songs. Then she comes back and de- cides that she wants to join, so from then on she is a "recruit'" and begins her probation period. This lasts for at least a month, during which she learns some sim. ple things. but best of all she learns what it means to be a Guide. Then she is enrolled and makes her promise. This big step, in which she promises to do her best to do certain things, is the real turning point, it the girl has tak- en it seriously and means what she says. Badge Tests The list of badge tess for the next five months has just been issued by the badge convenor, Mrs, Aubrey Morphy. It starts in Feb- ruary with the Clerk and the Child Nurse tests and continues until June. Every Guide will have a chance to get her First Class if she grasps the opportunities, as they come. Each section of it is scheduled on the lists, including the four bad- ges in Homecraft that must held. Some Guides handed in their names that they wished to try badges, and then did not turn up. This was embarassing for thelr Captain to explain to the examin- er. Now, each Guide pays a fee of 10 cents when she registers for a badge which is refunded if she takes the test. The registrations must be in to Mrs. Morphy ten days before the test, so she can arrange for sufficient examiners. Notable Guests The Provincial Mrs. G. and her deputy, Mre. Grant Pepler, lace. of Windsor, will be awa next Wednesday. The Provincial Girl Guides holds its meeting here at the Genosha Ho. tel and about 25 of the prominent women in Guiding in Ontario, will be here. A luncheon being held, to which the Oshawa Local Commit- tee, the executive of the council of 2nd Company and the Guiders of the city are being invited as well as a few others. : is at 5.30 p.m. on Wednesday, when to meet them. their heads and greet From Far Away We all know the island of St. Helena as heing the desolate spot where Napoleon was exiled. Now we can all think of it as a spot where Girl Guides flourish that there are 184 Guides and 22 Brownies and 42 Rangers. The work is going ahead and all are very keen. It is intensely interesting know something about the too self important, or fecl that our country or our own special spot is better than any other. All afd true. First Oshawa Company The Ist Oshawa Guides attendance, with the Bluebird Patrol. ed, Second Oshawa Second Oshawa had a o'clock. celved so now all the proficiency badges, Next week the company wii p.m, 24th at 2.30 p.m. in the vacan store on King St. W. funds of second Oshawa. Clifton is the convenor. DBrownics girl has had chicken pox, hope she is quite well again, Next week, the joined the Pack when it Stars for one year's 'attendance sioners who will be next Wednesday, present them with their Stars. - be | Commissioner, A. Routledge of London of Toronto, as well as the Ontario Camp advisor, Mrs. Stanley Wal. in Osh- executive of the quarterly A pow-wow of all the Guides and | Brownles in Oshawa is to be held | our Guides will be given a chancd | for the last reports from there tell | to way this great game of Guiding is be. ing played in other parts of the world so that we may not become links in a big strong golden chain- Let us be sure our link is strong held their first regular meeting of the | year on Monday with a very good | Eleanor McEvers has joined up A Mothers! Night is being plan- ned to take place in about two weeks' time, when the hadges wili | be 'awarded and three girls invest- short meeting on Wednesday, owing to the fact that the Mother's Council wanted to hold a meeting at 8 The badge list for 1931 was re- | second class guides can get busy on thelr || meet at the Rotary Hall at 5.30 The Mother's Council decided to hold a cake sale on January the a (next to Reid's, florist). Arrange to come and buy a cake and so swel] the Mrs. The Brownies were very sorry to hear that Tawny's Owl's little and Brownies who first started, wiil receive their Service They are also expecting to have a visit from some of the Commis- in Oshawa and who wiil Service -- --- The Pixies won the bead for the prettiest picture, and ' the Gnomes for the relay game. The fes and Elves. Don't forget your "Scrap Books' next week so they can be sent to the Children's Shelter. Third Oshawa There were four more recruits last night, and two new visitors, whose mother came with them to seo what the Guides did. Every- one was glad to see them, The work of the Child Nurse badge was started by Miss Moyse, There will be six talks and then the test, so all those intending to take it had better not miss any. The Rangers joined in the class. St. Andrew, disciple of Jesus, patron saint of Russia and Scot. land, who rose from a humble fisherman, suffering death on a diagonal cross for preaching about his Lord and Master to being the patron of two great countries -- this entrancing legend was the theme of the story told by Mrs. Ratcliffe. Little fat rosy buds on pinkish stems--well that means basswood. Long sharp needle-like tawny buds ---that means beech. And the hemlock could bo recognized by any good Guide by its little fat cone and its short, flat needles, shiny dark green .on top and sil- very underneath. Nature Lore is easy when you have pretty speci- ments to handle and 'the promiso of a winter hike to find them all soon. In pow-wow a great discussion was held about meeting the Guide Visitors in Oshawa next Wednes- day. Badges will have to be polished, and shoes shined to a frazzle. Ties and dresses should be neat and pressed, and any Patrol Leaders, who wear stripes and lanyards will see that they are clean. The more badges a Guide has, the more re- sponsibility she has to see that they ate meatly sewn on her sleeve. The French singers plan to meet Miss Mundy at five o'clock to practise their little song and dance before Madam arrives, Sea Rangers Ship ahoy! Skipper Ross and her crew were | on hand last night, and after prac- | tising some of the slings they are learning, joined the Guide class on { Child Nurse badge work, It was decided to learn the Sailors' Hornpipe right away, and in singing to specialize in sea shan- | ties and negro spirituals, Sailors usually have great vis- ions, and this crew is no exception for they are already planning for a cruise next summer instead of a camp, They will have to get their sea legs before that! Now that Oshawa has a harbor, the Skipper says the crew will have to learn the different car- goes that come in and out, and | also what water birds there are | down on the sea wall. But the crew was more intent; even in this cold weather in learning "how to make and sling a hammock", so that they would have it all ready for the Nip in the summer. y The Womans Tonic DrPIERCES Favorite Prescription 47 A'L DRUG STORES attendance was a tie between I'air- EPORT OF RECENT SESSION GIVENBY U5HAWA NEWBER. Stanley Harris Outlines Acs | tivities at Recent Session of Boys' Parliament The following rcport of the Olds er Boys' Parlaiment was writtel by the Oshawa member, after the recent session held during Christe | mas week in Toronto, Ye "I have written this report of the! tenth session of the Older Boys Parliament for two reasons, firstly: because of the fine renewal of insHl terest shown among the boys thems! selves in the past annuui elections and secondly, because I believe tha {an even greater interest than existes {at present would be stimulated in¥ those concerned if they really knew: how this parliament benefits and promotes boys' work in the prove ince. ng There were three candidates for the premiership this year in the pera: sons of John Louman of Waterloo: William Leonard from Peterboros county and Don Buchanan, whom' many of us know, of Toronto. Briefs ly, John Louman is the premier the Tenth and Don Buchanan, the: leader of the opposition, or, as wet termed ourselves, 'Hopposition."* In our parliamentary sessions ous: {procedure coincides with that of thed ! provincial or federal house. Wes have our speaker, with the premiers the cabinet, and the -governmenty on his right, and the leader of thes Opposition with the '"Hopposition, on his left. The clerks sit scribbling' in front of the speaker, and still farther from the speaker sits the sergeant-at-arms, his mace lying on a table before him. é The parliament was formally | opened on Saturday, December 27; by His Honour, Acting Lieutenant | | Governor, Rev, W. A. Cameron; and the Right Honourable Sir William | Mulock gave the address of wels come. fot During the three remaining sess sions of parliament, besides the many motions. put through the | House, six bills were passed and bes' |low I report them in bare d | which does them much injustice, but space permits nothing more. 1. A bill to amend the parlias mentary act: redistribution of ceps tain electoral districts, etc. 5 2. A bill to amend the New Citls zen act. The New Citizen is the parliamentary paper which is sui scribed to by members of the Darlis® iment and others desiring it. Art are contributed by the mem i This is a worthwhile paper al |every mentor in Oshawa should su scribe to it. If you wish to do so shall gadly give further inform tion. The cost is very small--the paper worthwhile and desirable, * | 3. A bill re- finance. The pags {liament has undertaken through its members to raise for the Ontario Boys' Work Board, this year, $13, 000. The objective is $100, a very' small sum for a district so large Oshawa, and should be more tham met. The money is used for the: promotion of district camps and to send out speakers and organizers t& the different districts; Gordon La fs one of those sent out. And you think that camp is not worth much more than each boy pays attend just ask any of the fellows who were at Lake Scugog last sums mer. ES 4. A Dill concerning Camp Tuxs} |is, the training eamp for older boys. | 5. A bill dealing with world] friendship, a major question of th Tenth. To me one of the highlights] of the parliament was when Rabbi Eigendrath of Holy Blossom Synas gogue gave an address: '"Obstae is to World Friendship." 1It is a dé~} plorable fact, you say, that one cans not give practical solutions, whig will be practised, toward the ov comicg of these great bar World friendship is a question £ | ever-increasing need for solutions and every year the parliame strives by way of the mentions bill to contribute a small share ward the ultimate success of this great movement, pi G6. The last is a bill on prog and policy which concerns the dividual member primarily, b which is also one of the most imp tant bills concerning the respec (Continued on page 7) ge a To learn the art up RO 1 t rT = SEER EU RSE | o¢ SIGNS & SHOW CARDS | of Designing & Writing Mt SIGNS & SHOW CARDS 4 Earn Money From the Start. 7 Write at once for Full Details of Ow Plan, Home Study Instruction DANFORTH SIGN CO. 2071 Danforth Ave. Toronto, Ont. 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