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\GE TWO / EN 31, 1931 Ontario and Durham County News LANES AID ET icers for Year 1931 Were Elected at January Meeting (Mrs. G. H. Robinson, Correspondent) ; he regular monthly Juecting. of ¢ Ladics' Aid was held on d+ ssday afternoon at the home of s. Jas. Luke. The annual elggtion ery waa eld. These h ding ¢ for the coming year are: . t, Mrs, Forsythe; vice-president, 8, L. D. Christie: sceretary-treas Mrs. Wm, Garrard: assistant ary - treasurer, ora ch; organist, Mrs. L. Luke. Af- the business meeting a social hour wi by the ladies followed bountiful tea. 0 young people of the commun- { HH tobog Ang party last Irie \y evening. Later in the evening "were entertained at the home o y Helen Pollard where refresh- 'ments were served and games were plaved before leaving for home. - Friday evening, February Gth, a people are putting on a : eral at. the Sunday Scheol. 1} the older folk are specially inyit- ed to attend This gathering and join the good time, "The many friends, of Mrs. epherd will be glad to know that is much improved after her ser- 8 illness last week. Mrs, Shepherd in the Oshawa Hospital and all e to see nér home again soon. Mr. and Mrs, Norman. Gilbert and by, Murray, spent Sunday in Rage Nr. Wm. Hoag had the misfortune this week. Gee AL dh and Mrs. Harold th were guests on Thursday of s, G. H. Robinson. "Mr. {rs. Boyley, of Toronto, Bin ud J Fadi week of Mr. d Mrs. Jas. Luke. Our school is now equipped with u e-extinguisher which is a splendid getment. 10th Annual Sale of SHORTHORNS Auspices Durham County Shorthorn Breeders at Col. R..J. Gill's Far I One Mile Past of Bowmanville Thursday, February Sth at 1.30 p.m. 21 MALES~~11 FEMALES | From best desirable families | and outstanding sires. J fiend for Catalogue to ! 'Sohn Baker, R.R. 1, Hampton | laundry out what each wash costs you in time, fuel, soap and and then compare your price per wash with ours. Then phone us and let us do a trial wash for you and show you what we mean when wo say that we can give you better results. We haye sic NORE WASH LAUNDRY © I [8 JI VF {| ber of parents present. Thos, | HARMONY HOVE & SCHOOL CLUB MET Satisfactory Results From "Play Staged Recently Were Reported (Mrs. H. Wilson, Correspondent) Harmony, Jan. 29--The harmony Home and Schoul Club heldits reg- ular meeting 'on Thursday, Jan, 27, at eight o'clock, The meeting opened with the Lord's Prayer with Mrs. H Hart presiding. The reports were all read and approved. It was decid- ed to hold a cuchre party and social evening at the school on Friday eve ening, Feb, "ith, Committee of Mi. Lander, Mrs. Logue and Mrs, Tim. mins as conveners for refreshmen:s, cuchre tables and games. Very goo proceds were received from the play put on Thursday, aJn, 24 Katherine Lander won the prize for selling the most tickets, Miss Williamson and Miss Dunn were appointed to audit the books. Miss Williamson and Mr. Timmins classes were tied in num. Lan Myr. Timmin's room won. en the following officers were elected to of: fice: President, Mrs. Harold Hart: 1st vice-president, Mrs. R, Luke: 2nd vice-president, Mrs. Frank Michael: recording secretary, Miss M. Dunn: treasurer, Miss Doris Lander; core responding secretary, Mrs, Roy Ter» willegar; executive committee, Mrs. Lander, Mrs, Luke, Mrs. Ww. ue. Pianist, Mrs. Roy Kellett: assistant, Miss Irene Oke. A short program followed in honor of Ro- bert Burns. Solo, Miss Bragg, Mes. H, Hart gave » short address on Burns' lite and his poems and songs which made him famous. Community singing, the songs were all ones writs ten by Burns. The meeting was clos- ed with God Save the King, ACTIVITIES OF HAMPTON VILLAGE Regular Meetings Held by Various Church Organ- izations Miss L. Torn, Correspondent) Qliae ston. Jan. 30.--A number of friends and relatives gave Mrs, Will Wilbur a surprise party on Thursday evening, it being the oc casion of her birthday. The oven. ing was spent in games and social conversation, aboundant refresh. ments being served before adjourn- ii and Mrs, Clifford Allin and Lloyd, with Mrs. Harold Allin, visited Harold Allin, at Toronto on Thursday. C. W. Hastings visited his vro- ther, and also his son, Lorne, who motored from Philadelphia to meet bis father at Friendship, N.Y, where his brother resides. Jean Akister, Sunderland, re- turned home on Wednesday, after a two weok's visit at the home of her uncle, A. E. Billett. ner cousin Reta Billett returned with her and will visit relatives at Lind. say also, before returning. The Hampton's Women's Insti- tute will hold an open meeting in the Sunday School room of the church on the evening of Thurs- day, February 5th at 8 o'clock. Dr. J. B. Reynolds will be the chief spoaker for the evening, his sub- ject being on the League of Na- flons. A good program of music is also being prepared and a so. cial time is anticipated, the ladies of the Institute serving refresh- ments, Norah Korslake, left recently for Toronto where she has accept- ed a position, Hazel Wood, Orono, visited her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, Lewis Johns, recently. Mr. T. L. Salter, Toronto, was a recent visitor among relatives. Mrs. A. B. Ferguson, is at the home of her bfother Walter,, Fn- niskillen, Mrs. Cryderman being on the sick 1st. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Souch en- tertained friends to tea on Wed. nesday eyeming. fe LX dL! tel i 1 ih i g : { 0 Aer p oy Gt ' Mrs. F. Rogors was a visitor in Toronto on Tuesday. The W.M.S. meeting for January, was held at the home of Mrs. Al. vin Peters. *"'O Worghip the King" was sung as an opening hymn, with Mrs. B. H, Cole at the plano. The Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. Mrs, Kerslake had charge of the devotional period and gave a paper on prayer. Meeting closed with a fitting hymn and prayer by Rev, J. R. Bick, who conducted the installation of ofticers, giving the members a very intoresting and helpful talk on the work of the: Auxiliary which those present en- Joyed. The "Busy Bees" Sunday School '| class met Wt the home of Vera Korslake on Tuesday, January 18. Meeting opened with the 1st verse of "Just As I Am," followed by the Lord's Prayer. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Jean Stainton's home was declded d| on for the place of the next meet- ing on Wednesday, February 11th, The lesson was read by N. Kerslake and Vera Xerslake had charge of the devotional period and led In prayer, After a hearty welcome was given three mew members to the 'class a verse of a hymn was sung, A debate was held "Resolv. ed that counry life is more bene. flolal to a girl than city life, The affirmative was taken by Helen and Jean Stainton while the nega. tive was taken by Jessie Knox and Elinor Sykes this side being the winners. Initiation of new mem- bers followed, which proved very interesting. '"'Taps" was repeated and the Mizpah benediction repeat. ed in closing. There were four. teon present and enjoyed the re. freshments served by Mrs, Kers. lake In a hospitable manner. Friday's weather proved to be the most stormy for the season, there bolng a very high wind with continuous fall of light snow. Those who attempted Lo shovel the sidewalks gave up in despair feel- ing that their efforts were In vain. There was littlo traffic, few cars being noticed, one of which was Dr. Stemon, of Bowmanville, who was making his regular calls on patients -in the village. The feo cutters were forced to leave the poud owing to tho in- clement weather, However, despite the weather so far this season, wo have had our usual mail delivery. but in the event of many such days as riday it is doubtful whether traffic on the side roads in particular, will be rather difficult, as also will be the road between here and Bowe manville, Those who are short of water are nevertheless glad to see snow, as in the event of a thaw, they will have their cisterns and wells replenished. CELEBRATES HER 79TH BIRTHDAY Mrs. A. Tamblyn Honored by Members of Family and Friends (C. A. Stainton, Corespondent) Enniskilen, Jan, 80.--~Mrs. A. Tamblyn colcbrated her seventy- 19th. Many sent messages during 9th. Many sen messages during the day wishing her happy returns and health, Sho has twenty-six grandchildren and three groat grandchildren. All her family are lying close enough to come and soe her. Mr. Charles Tamblyn, of Woodbridge attended her birthday party at Mrs. H. J. Werry's. Miss Vera Kerslake, Hampton, visited with Miss Annie Oke. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. J. Bradley on colebrating their for. tfeth anniversary of their mar- riage. A lot of wells in our village have gone dry. A good rain would be very acceptable, fhe Young People hore enter- tained the Solina League on Thurs- day, Jan. 22nd,~when nearly fifty momhbers of the latter turned out. A good programme was given and a social evening was spent. Mr. and Mrs, Harvey McGill en. tertained the members of the choir recently. All bad a jolly time. Mts. Jabez Moore Mr. A. Moore, Mrs. R. F. Sanderson, Mrs, Philip Hiaydon, Mr, and Mrs, F. Spry and family, Hampton, recently visited at Mr. W. E. Sanderson's. Mr. 8. Pethick has purchased the property of the late J. W. Virtue and will be moving in the pear future. Miss Eva Souch, Hampton, Is visiting hor sister, Mrs. J. Pye, who is on the sick list. . Dr. H. Ferguson was royally en- tertained at the Roya) York Hotel on Thursday last. A lot of children have chicken pox in our community. Mrs. Wm. Oke visited Mrs, Ja- bez Moore. ' Mrs. Hugh Annis spent a couple of days with her parents, Mr. and ue . Slomon. . r. und Mrs. J. Tamblyn, Mise Ella Tamblyn, Orono, Mr. G. Werry and Mrs. H. Werry, Miss H. McKin. non, Toronto, Mrs. A. Tamblyn were visitors at Mr. and Mrs. W, J. Staigton's Sunday. Mr. Howard--Mose, doesn't that mule ever kick you? Mose--No, sab, white folks, he aint yet, but he often kicks de place where Ab recently wuz. Sound Proof Cisey (after seeing Riley fall five stories) -- Are yez dead Riley? : Riley--0f am that, ' "Shure, and ye're such a liar Of don't know whether to believe yez or not." "An' that proves Olm dead. Yeoz wouldn't call me a lar if O} wuz . save 27¢ A ------ KARN'S Drug Store ~ Next to P.O. Phone 378 1 a 2 SEAGRAVE UNITED CHURCH HELD ITS ANNUAL MEETING Reports of : "Organizations Presented and Officers for 1931 Elected (Mrs. L, Scott, CorresPondent) Seagrave, Jan. 28 -- The annual mecting of the United Church con- gregation was held in the Sunday School room on Monday evening with a fair attendance, Rev. Mr. Green occupied the chair and opened the meeting with devotional exercises. Reports from all departments of the church were represented and various matters of business transacted. The financial statement showed receipts for the year much lower than pre- yiotts years, owing, it is expected, to hard tities among a great many of the farmers during the past year. Ai acknowleduement of a nice dona- tion from the Women's Association in helping to gnance the work of the THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, JANUARY bol days in Toronto this week u () who were married in Little Britain on day last, The social evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Alvin Bruce was a de- cided: success in every way. About sixty were present. The evening "vas spent in various games and contests, in which all took part. bounteous lunch was served, These social eve enings which are being held from week to week are much enjoyed, and add greatly to the ing of .he nter months. This ay evening Mr. and Mrs. F, Watson are enter- taining the Young People's League. In spite of the weather on Saturday afternoon, Seagrave and Greenbank hockey eas played Sather an ex- citing game, the score being 4 = © in od of Greenbank. Quite a number of spectators were present and ene joyed the game. The regular Young People's League was held in the Sunday chool room on Tuesday evening, Rev. Mr. Green pied the meeting with the singing of a hymn followed by prayer. The minutes of last 'meeting were read and adopted. Several items of busi- ness were discussed, and plans made for their sation party on Tuesda evening next. Miss Illa Moon too rge of the meeting, when the fol- lowing program was given: Mrs. J. Harding sang a pleasing solo; Miss M, Armstrong gave a talk on the life of Robert Burns: also gave one of his Lome and played one of his sonps: iss Iva Reynolds gave a reading and Miss Alma Clements played an instrumental which were all enjoyed. AUTO INDUSTRY TAKES LEAD G00D BUSINESS e 1) (Continued from epression less rapidly, during thls than wholesale prices. "In general, the tendency of the retail prices has been to follow the course of the wholesale once or ones, but to do so rather slow- ly and Incompletely. At the bot- tom of the price deflation ten years ago wholesale prices reach- ed a low point of 132, but the greatest decline of the retail prices was to a level 20 points above that at 152. Both indexes reached thelr highest post-war levels at the end of 19256, when wholesale prices were 151 and retall prices almost 20 points above at 170. sale prices were at a level of 141, and retail prices 23 poluts above carried wholesale prices down to an average for last November of 116, while retail prices bave do- clined only to 150, 0r to a level 34 points above that, The decline of church. The receipts of other or. ganizations were Sunday $526.42; Woman's Association, $317.11 | schoal, Quadrata Girls' Club, $140.41: WM. | S. $24.70: Young People's League, $4029. The reports were read and | adopted and a hearty vote of thanks wis passed to all the officials of the church who had worked so faithfully during the past vear in the interests | of God's work: The following pro- | gram was give during the evening: | Duet b San Netley and Mr, Joe fy Ai wholesale prices in this depression has been about 13 per cent. and that of retall prices only about 9 i por cent. "After making allowance for the fact that the statistical indexes avaliable for comparing these price changes are not fully satisfactory, it seems safe to conclude that fur- ther declines fn retail prices are probable. "A major decline In wholesale prices is under way, and so far Grantham, "The Old Rugged Cross"; | there has been hardly more than a solo, Mrs, CW. Clarke, "God's To- | "1 reading, Miss Iva Reynolds | Miss M. Armstrong. were enjoyed and ap for 1931 were morrow mstrumental, hese number preciated 1° re-elected and are as follows, A. LL. Orchard, A Martin, I. Couey, Al Bruce, I. Short, I. Wanamaker, I. Clements, I. Watson, J. Holdershaw, | W. Crosier. 'Trustees--W, Rogers, I, Butt, HM. Fagleson,L. Reynolds, At the close of the meeting refreshments | were served I'here was a splendid attendance at | the services on Sunday. The super- | intendent was present for the first time since the New Year and gave an inspirng and helpful address to the | sunday School. The Sacrament of | the Lord's Supper was partaken of | at the evening service. Mrs. C. W. Moon was called to Toronto on 'Tuesday where her bro: ther, Mr. A. Wells, is seriously ill having suffered a stroke, Mr, Wells has been in poor health for some time the end is feared most any time. Mrs. S. J. Wooldridge has spent the past week in Toronto with her mother, Mrs. Jas, Leask, who is seri- ouslyill, Mr, and Mrs. /.. Snyder of Toron- to, are the guests of Mr, and Mrs. Jas, Shunk for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Scott spent a officers | minor decine in retail prices, It ls not likely that the reductions in retail prices will go as far as those for commodities at whole- cale, or terminate so soon, but it Is probable that the downward movements will be more nearly equal than they have been as yet." DAN M. DOUGLAS NEW PRESIDENT OF RATEPAYERS (Continued from page 1) withdraw and the Central Associa- tion admitted other répresontatives temporarily until such time as the minutes of the North-East Ward Association may be produced to show who actually had been elected. 'In answer to a& communication which had been forwarded to the public utilities commission asking for details concerning the proposed sale of the city's gas plant, the As- sociation received a letter from the commission stating that there was nothing definite before it at the present. time. The communication was filed for-future reference. "We should not sell the gas plant," A. Tierney, representing the North-West Ward Association opin- od: "The value of public owner- ship has been proven and if a pri- vate corporation can afford to pur chase the plant, snd bring it up to modern standards then there is no reason why it would pot psy the city to spend the sum necessary for its improvement." 8. G. Carnell $i! the North-East Ward commented that the question could be more intelligently discuss- od when further details are made| available, ANNUALL MEETING OF GEDARDALE UNITED CHURCH 5 (Continued from page 1) the secretary-treasurer, r. Bright, indicated that all 0 ad been slightly exceeded, Grate ac gment was made of donations received from. outside | sources durin the year, including J. [D Storie, Mr. Charles Robson, St. | Andrew's, Simcoe St. and King St. | United Ch en urches, Lily ess. y yo Wilkinson, of Oshawa, 8 recent visitor wit! Jatt. } Congraulisns 3 Miss _ Annie | Hadwin and Mr. Elwood Clements in major changes and in most min' "In the Summer of 1929 whole at 164. The subsequent decline has | H. B, Wilson and Hugh Hay were reselected elders to serve for a pe:- iod of four years, J. W. Bright, E. Johnston, F, Bright, and H. Day wete re-elected to the committee of stewards, while J. W. Bright will again be treasurer. : ng Reports Encouraging reports of their ac- tivities during the past twelve omnths were submitted by the Ladies' Auxi- livry, the Sunday School, the Youn People's Society, Mission Band, an Teall Rangers. A pleasing incident took place pres vious to the close of the ineeting when on behalf of the congregation, Mrs. A. E. MacFarlane, organist and choir leader, was presented with a beautiful blanket as a token of aps preciation for her loyal services, Pre- sentations were also made to Wilbert McKinstry and Frank Sherwood in recognition of their efforts on behalf of the church. Following the business session members of the Ladies' Auxiliary act- ed as hostesses to the congregation at a delicious super and an enjoyable social hour was spent, LOCAL DEPOSITS IN SCHOOL BANK GROW STEADILY (Continued from page 1) in the lat, with 71 per cent. as compared with 67 per cent, last period. North Simcoe School is still third with 68 per cent. as compared with 73; Centre street has 64 percent. as compared with 67; Ritson road has 61 per cent, compared with 63: Cedardale 87 per cont, compared with 62; and King street 52 per cent. compared with 63, The Newcastle schoo! has a total of 87 per cent. of its pupils de- positing regularly in the penny bank, which places this village in fourth place in the list of munici- palities in Ontario. Last period it had an average of 84 per cent and was in seventh place. Whitby is fn 15th place with an average of 60 per cent. of the pupils deposit. ing. Powmanville {s away down in the list, with only 32 per cent. depositing, The average for the province as a whole is 39 per cont. SUCCESSFUL YEAR IS REPORTED BY LOCAL GOLF LU f (Continued from page 1) and Phillip Sims were added to the Board of Directors to take the places of the retiring officers. The remainder of the Board consists of Norman C. Millman, Ross Mec- Kionon, T. K. Creighton and R. 8. Morphy. At a meeting which will be called In the very near future the club president and vice presi. dent for this year will be elected hy the directors, from their mem- bers. Dr. Henry was elected club captain and Fred G. Carswell, vice captain, Among a number of new by-laws adopted. for the general good of the club's affairs was one depart- ure which does not require that members must hecome sharehold- ers in the company. In such cases | where a member does not wish to take shares, he will be expected to pay an {initiation fee in addi. tion to annual dues, Reports were read by the convenors of the Greens and House Committees. The retiring president made men- tion, of the improvements which have been made on the course, namely, some new fencing and two | new greens which were erected | last season. The secretary report. {ed 475 members for tHe past year. REDUCED PRICES FOR MILK PUTIN EFFECT TOMORROW (Continued from page 1) about 7,000 to 8,000 quarts of milk a day used in Oshawa, of which slightly more than half is sold In quart bottles. Since there is a sav- ing of one cent per quart when milk is bought in quart bottles, and only a quarter of a cent per pint when it is bought in pint bot- tise, the saving will amount to about $60 per day. RESOLUTION i (Continued from page 1) ing the proposed straightening of the Mary street jog, on the ground that the expenditure could not wel) be borne this year. President Dou- glas and another member comment. ed upon the folly of delaying civic improvements unt{l their cost be- came tremendous, but their objec- tions fafled to influence the major- i members who supported the y of the ward association. A resolution of the South-West Ward Ratepayers' Association urg- ing upon the city council the neces- sity of sending a deputation to Ot- tawa at the earliest possible date to uest the enlargement of the lo- cal harbor, in view of its vital im- portance to the city's industrial growth, was also endorsed fast night and will be forwarded to the cotincil, Zi Riis 5 ai i a a vs Thy COUNTY COUNCIL DEFEATS MOTION (Continued from page 1) that any subsequent motion on 'the same subject was out of order, since t would interfere with the work of the committee. Mr. Philip, how- ever, continued to argue for his mo- tion, but the warden upheld Mr. Jackson and ruled it out of order. On a vote being called, the ruling was sustained by 16 to 6. At the same gession, Warden Ross announced that the committee on the equalization of assessment would be composed of Councillors Deverell, Till, Bruce, Ross (Thorah) and Chapman, An evening session was held yes- terday to clean up some important business, FARMER SENT TO JAIL FOR THEFT (Continued from page 1) by police officers. The judge on the the consent of Crown Attorney J. A. McGibbon, allowed Tait his liberty on account of his youth, his previous good character, and for the purpose of allowing him a chance to make good. The serious- ness of the. offence was pointed out and accused was told that his trouble was of his own making, al. Kate and Sydney." had been convicted. [) ating circumstances with a farm. The Flustered Father be christened. answered. though he was not the moving spirit in the crime of which Love In the case of Oswald Love, Judge Ruddy told him that under the Code he was liable to a sent. ence of 14 years in prison, the of- tense being ® most serious one. His Honor, however, cousidered Sovle n ve's case, one being that restitu- tion of the cattle had been made, algo that he was a 'married man The twins had been brought to "What names?" asked the clor- gyman, "Steak and Kidney," the father "Bll!" cried the mother, "it's ST. GEORGE'S ANGLICAN YOUNG MEN'S CLUB present their 7TH ANNUAL MINSTREL SHOW FEBRUARY 10-11-12 f Tickets, 28¢ T. B. Mitchell's Drug Store. Hi. Suddard, Stmeos St. 8. lh Puckett's Grocery f or from any members of the A, ¥. M. C: Note==Watch this paper for future announcements " Greatest Kidney Remedy on Earth?" is Mr, W, S. Harkins' emphatic opinion of Gin Pills. His letter, from New York, goes on tosay: "I have been using them for years." Gin Pills have a soothing, tenie ofiiee upon Jo kiduere and sive Simente Such as Rbou- matism, Scia Lumbage, Get a 800 bos of Gin Pills from your druggist. National Drug & Chemical Co. of Cansda, Limited, Tosonto, Canads r-- | Modern Equipment Is | Outstanding Feature of Beaton's Dairy Within a& dairy building constructed to meet all modern requirements, is contained everything in the form of the most up-to-date rhachinery and equipment for the conduct of a successful dairy business. The plant is equipped with the latest and best pas- teurizers, with recording thermometers, with a power washer to sterilize the milk cans, and with one of the newest model soaker type bottle washers, installed only three months ago. This machine washes and ster ilizes the bottles which are not touched by hand from the moment they are placed in the washer until they come out of the filling machine, filled and capped.' To preserve the quality of Beaton's dairy products, the plant is completely equipped with mechanical re. frigeration, which cools the whole plant, provides cool- ing rooms for the milk after it has been pasteurized, a zero temperature room for the storage of butter, and a zero room for the storage of ice cream and for cooling the brine for the freezing of ice cream, The freezing equipment for ice cream consists of a horizontal type batch freezer, with a capacity of ap- proximately 50 gallons per hour, with one man in charge. This equipment is worthy of your inspection. Come and see it, and you will be convinced that it will be worth your while to join the hundreds of Oshawa citizens who are securing . " v QUALITY MILK PRODUCTS FRESH EVERY DAY From Beaton's Dairy 3 eens AE Ei ------