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Le 1 A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City J \ The Oshamua Baily Times Succeeding The Oshawa Daily Reformer i ! "All The News While It Is News" VOL. 8--NO. 51 REL Dn RNA OSHAWA, ONTARIO, MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1931 12 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy TEN PAGES HYDRO CREDIT ADDS TO ELECTRIC SURPLUS Oshawa R.H. DEYMAN RE-INSTA "AS MANAGER AND OTHER Branch of National Grocers Re-Organized TORONTO MAN GIVES HIMSELF UP TO POLICE FOLLOWING - CHANGES IN PERSONNEL . Oshawa Branch Is Restored | to Its Former Position » Separate Unit Under Can- adian Control NO LONGER HANDLED | BY TORONTO OFFICE ~ Change Made on Account of Belief That Good Times and Better Business Are Returning to This District The Oshawa - branch of National Grocers of Canada has been restored to its position as a separate unit of the cumpany, with R. ti, Deyman as manager, tie Limes learned this mooring 1 an miciview Will ar, Deyman, 'Lhus change went to ei- fect tius mong. Since July 1 last, the Oshawa branuci has been opciuted as pait of the ioroutu branca, tue iOcal ware house beg meicly @ Gistiiouiion centre 10r (wis Wistiicl, mader tic toronto brancin manager. Un that date ihe coutiol of Nauoual Grocess passed into the uauds oi Linted Sia tes interests aud the new policy was effected tniougnout Oataiio, several branches being discontiuued and op- erated from neighboring cities. Since Canadians again acquued coutrol os the company about three montas ago, however, the operation of these branches has been gradually put back on the former basis. Some have already been changed, while some are still being operated as sub-branches. r Business Responsiole The restoration of the Oshawa brangh to the position of a separate unit; oper entirely by itseir, with Mr, Deyman in full charge, is attri- buted by Mr. Deyman to a belief on the part of the executives of Nation- al Grocers that good times would soon be returning to this section of Ontario, and that tle business here would warrant the serving of this vi- cinity by a separate brach with: a full office staff ad complete. warchouse stock. s in Personnel The restoration to a separate unit brings with it some changes .. per- sonncl. Alderman George Morris will again represent National Grocers in the city of Oshawa and the west- ern part of the distrigt, which has been covered by Mr. Deyman for the last fcw months. CRs Cowey will now represent the company in the castern territory of this district. The territory served by the Osh- awa branch of the National Grocers extends from Pickering to Cobourg, | limits including | with the northern "Uxbridge, Port Perry, Elizabethtown and Baltimore. National Grocers sponsor 'the Red and White chain stores. 3 TRIBUTE 1S PAID 10 JOSEPH WELSH Rotary Club Expresses Re- gret at His Passing and Sympathy for Bereaved Family A striking tribute was paid to the late Joseph Welsh at the-epen- ing of the Rotary Club meel nz at noon today, when the .mrembers stood 'in reverent silence for on¢ minute in his honor, and President Frank Johnston expressed keen regret for the loss of so valuable a member of the club, The lun- cheon was held as usudl in Welsh's parlors, where it will continue to be held from week to week, Mrs. Welsh having decided to carry on the business. Mr. Welsh was one of the most faithful of Rotarians, and at the time of his death had a record of seven years' attendance without missing a meeting, The Rotarians as a body joined in the tribute of respect, and in extend- ing sincere sympathy _to the be- reaved family. PERU'S PRESIDENT RESIGNS Lima, Peru, March 2.--The Per- avian Navy, following the lead of revolting army garrisons in the th and South vesterday forced {lie resignation of Provincial Presi- dent Luis M. Sanchez Cerro, and 2 new Government was set up in a {ow Bours vEATHER Forsract: Lower Lakes and Gorgian Bay--West to north- west winds, mostly fair to- night and Tu®sday, some light local snow, mot much changg i « BIG PROGRAM OF EXPANSION BY HAMILTON FIRM Canadian Westinghouse Company Increases Its Appropriation for Adver- tising by $1,500,000 (Canadian Press Despatch) Hamilton, Mar, 2.--Thirty mil- lion dollars worth of new busi- ness, an estimated increase in the advertising appropriation of about one million five hundred thousand | dollars, and a possible larze de- velopment of manufacturing facili- | tise in Hamilton to cover an eiht- een month period of expansion, | #111 be imaurgurated within the »xt month by the Canadian Wost- nrhonse Company, it was an- vounced today. The advertising appropriation will be sgpent 'n ~"anadian daily an? wee"ly news- napers and trade puhlicaticns, ---------------------- MAN 15 KI'! ED Tool House of Michigan Central Railway at Niag- ara Falls Scene of Terrific Blast (Canadian Press Despatch) Niagara Falls, Mar. 2.--Roccie Vere, 45, was killed and his body terribly mangled this morning by an explosion in the Michigan Cen- tral Railway tool house. The force of the blast which was felt throughout the city, shattered win- dows within a radius of one hun- dred yards. It is believed Vere was lighting a stove with gasoline. He is sur- vived by a wife and three children, in Italy. An inquest has been or- dered. STOLEN CAR IS FOUND BY POLICE Machine Taken From Church Door Found Later in Damaged Condition When he came out King Street United Church, last night, P. G. Rip- ley, of 262 Haig street, could not find any trace of his car which he had parked on Charles Street. Believing that it had been stolen he reported the incident to the police, giving the license number and description of the velicle, Several hours later the car was recovered by Police Constable Par- sons. One of the front wheels was missing but otherwise it had been lit- tle damaged. The police are now endeavoring to discover who stole the machine. ' MALE SINGERS HEARD ON RADIO King Street United Church Group Is Praised for Ex- cellence of Program The male quartette of King St. United Church together with Er- nie Coleborne, boy soprano soloist, contributed the special numbers in the' Evangel Hour over radio sta- tion CFRE, Toronto, last night. The quartette, which included F. iare, F'. Walters, C. Staples and H. C. Treneer, the organist of the church, sang "Steal Away," "Jesus Saviour Pilot Me," and "Come, Sinner, Come," all the numbers be- ing unaccompanied. Ernie Cole- horne sang "'My Task," accompan- fod by Chatles Duff, of Niagara Falls, Ont. 16 FEARED DROWNED Fraserburg, Scotland, March 2. ~--Officials feared that about six- teen men on an wnidentificd Duteh TED BY EXP1 OSION| trawler were lost in a sumowstorm near hére yesterday, I - REMAINS IN CITY REV. C. E. CRAGG Who has an d his ac of an invitation from the offici- al board to remain as pastor of King Street United Church for his fourth year. REV. WE. HILSON MIKES AN APETA 3 AlN Inspiring Sermon Deli: ~:od to Lar7e Congioz-tion in King Street United Chur:h An urgent appeal for young men adn women to surrender themselves to God and seek His guidance in the choice of their life work, was made by Rev. W. E. Millson, B.D, in an in- spiring sermon preached before a large congregation in King Street United" Chufch "last fight. Rev, C. E. Cragg, the pastor, was in charge of the service and he welcomed Rev. Mr. Millson to the pulpit as an old friend. Referring to his association with the department of evangelism and social service of the church, Rev. Cragg stated that was doing a great work in Canada. The words of the Apostle Paul were quoted by Rev. Mr. Millson for his text where that great, early Christian missionary says in the 12th verse, of 3rd Philippians, "But 1 follow after, if that 1 may apprchend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus." Paul, he said, was anxious and willing to do what he believed God wanted him to do. Ng matter what difficulties he might meet, he faced them with a calm mind and he even darcd to go up to Jerusalem to preach the, gospel though he realized that he would be endangering his own life. "Young men and young women," the speaker said, "God has a place for cach of you. Surely when He has arranged system and order for cven the tiny blades of grass He has some great plan for human souls who must live through the countless ages of eternity." We live our fullest, happiest and richest lives when we do the work which God wants us to do, Rev, Mr. (Continued on page 5) PORT PERRY PLAY GREAT SUCCESS Two Large Audiences At- tended Show Under Aus- pices of the. Canadian Legion Port Perry, Mar, 2.--*Practically the whole population of Port Perry turned out for the presenta- tion of "The College Flapper', presented by Post 91 of the Cana- dian Legion on Wednesday and Thuréday nights of last week. The town hall was packed to the doors for both performances. Over. 150 local people were in- cluded in the cast, and one of the high lights of the production was the Flapper Chorus, which in- cluded many of the town's prom- inent business and professional men, decked out in feminine attire. The play conta'ned many funny situations, which kept the audi- ences in a'most continuous laugh ter, and the play proved to be one of the most successful shows stazed In Port Perry in some time. a--------------------a. MITIS AGAIN REMANDED 'Toronto, Mar. 2. --Harvey Mills, junior partner in the now defunct tock brokerage firm Solloway- Mills and Co., was remanded until March 19, when he appeared in police court today on further charges Brought by the Attorney- General's department for trans- actions by the company, MURDER OF FELLOW WORKMAN A.D. Greenhill Surrenders at Police Station, Admit. ting That He Killed M. J. Hamilton With . Shotgun in Office of Engraving Company (Canadian Press Despatch) Toronto, Mar, 2.--Walking into undasg street police station today, A. D. Greenhill, 28, told the desk | sergeant he had shot and killed { M. J. Hamilton, 60, in his office on Bond street. Greenhill was imme- diately arrested and police rushed | to Hamilton's office: where they found his body. When Greenhill walked into the polico station he was carrying a ! .22-calibre riile, | he used in shooting llamilton, Just | why the murder was committed, | the police do not yet know, but { Greenhill's last words, as he ga imsell up were, *It has been con | ing to him for a long time, I hope is deud." Doth wen were employed at the | welve ye: which he claims | Reliance Engravers' officers on ond strect. Hamilton, who came to Canada from England, in 1927, is married and the father of one child. The rifle used in the shooting was bought by Greenhill over the week-end, he told the police. The greater part of yesterday was spent in the basement of his home fixing the gun. Both men are of English birth coming to this country about five years ago. The prisoner fis married and has a small child, Ac- cused freely admitted the 'shoot- ing, but steadfastly refused to give any reason for his action. He de- | nied domestic reasons had any- | thing to do with the slaying. The | ody of the slain man was taken | to the morgue where an autopsy ; will be held previous to the inquest a date for whch has not yet been set. Both bullets entered Hamil- n's right side and death was al- | most Instantaneous, In Police Court Greenhill later appenrcd in Po- e Court and after hearing a wirder read again i a week's remand. | lain man 'd daughter. Velsh Banquet Held in Hsicw iY) Si David's Day St. David's Day "Gwyl Dew: Saut" was royally celebrated on Saturday night when a crowd of over 230 welsh people assembled in Rotary tall for a banquet and concert. An exéellent program was provided and it was the largest gathering of sons and, daughters of old Wales ever held m Oshawa. Prominent in the con- cert was the Welsh Male Choir un- der the leadership of D. Jenkins, an organization which has in a short time established a fine reputation for its splendid singing and choral work. Col. Frank Chappell, a native Wel- shman, acted as chairman for the ev- ening and in glowing terms he re ferred to the lovely country of Wales, with its long and honorable history its traditions, ancient" legends and famous bards. No Welshman, he said, could ever forget the country of his birth but in Canada, the sons of which must command their allegiance and their best citizenship. Tribute to Choir Tribute to the work of the Welsh Male Choir was paid by Col Chap- une worn which is being done by the choir secietary, H, M. Hinton. Other speakers Saturday night in- cluded Ivor Davis, who acted as mas- ter of ceremonics, and Mr. Hinton. Praise was voiced for the Welsh la- dies and for the members of the La- dies' Auxiliary of the Canadian Le- gion who assisted in providing the sumptuous and tasty banquet, Musical Frogram Outstanding in the program was wie solo work of T. Brewin and the sclections by the choir. "The various numbers were given as follows: choir 'Hen Wlad ¥y Nhadau;" choir, "Song of the Jolly Roger; solo, 1. Brewin, "Land of Fathers;" quartet, Jenkins and Company; choir, "Com- rades' Song of Hope;" toast to the Wales were finding a fine new home, | | land | Rowlands; homeland proposed by the chairman; choir, "Call John;" duet, Messrs, Bid duloph and Lainson; solo, Ivor Da- vis; choir, "Crusaders;" toast to the of adoption proposed by 'I. "QO Canada," and "God Save the King." 'The choir was ably assisted by E, pell who also commented upon the Locke as accompanist. March made avery stealthy and lamb-like appearance in this year A.D. 1931, in the vicinity of Osh- awa at any rate. Yesterday the sun beamed down, and although there was a chill west wind, the weather was as nice as could possibly be expected at this time of the year. The prophets would have us be- lieve that, since March was usher- ed in so peacefully, it will "go out like a lion." That, of course, remains to be seen. But certain fit As that March will not all be as peaceful as its first day, and the change was- already seen this morning, in lowering skies and March Makes Stealthy and Lamb - Like Appearance chill breezes, by snowflakes, March is named after the an- cients god of war, Mars, and no better appelation could have been found for this month that blusters and blows down on us, forcing us lnto submission with its alternate gusts of rain and snow, with a bit of shrapnel in the form ol sleet thrown in. It is a heavy win- ter coat one day and an ulster the next, with always the danger of getting one's feet damp and being laid up with the ever-threat- ening flu, But--April's only 29 days away. accompdnied FINLANDER SHOT BY COMPANION Transient Held by Police on Charge of Shooting With Intent to Kill Brockville, Mar. 2.--Erik O. Poikolin, a Finlander, is in hos- pital here with a bullet wound in the back as a result of having been shot, police allege, by another transient, who gave the name of of James P, Lapierre of Mon.real. The latter was arrested on a charge of shooting with intent. The hospital authorities reported 'oikolin's condition as serious as the bullet entered the Jung. The police were told Lapierre fired at Poikolin as he walked down the road after he remarked to the other "Yet's see how close 1 can come to that guy". Chatham, March 2.--Early Sun- day morning robbers broke into the plant of the Palmer Baking Company, wrecked a safe with ex- plosives, and got away with ap- | prosimately $500 ia cash. : - DRAW FOR ENGLISH CUP SEMIFINAL Chelsea or Birmingham Will Meet Sunderland or Ex- eter City in Next Round (Canadian Press Despatch) London, Mar. 2.--The draw for the semi-finals of the English Football Association was made to- day and announced as follows: West Bromwich Albion or Wol- verhampton Wanderers versus Ev- .erton at Manchester United grounds. Birmingham or Chelsea versus Sunderland or Exeter Cty. If Sunderland wins their replay the semi-final will be played at Leeds but if Exeter City wins the semi-final will be staged at the Arsenal grounds. The semi-final matches will be held on March 14, Ottawa, March 2.---Payment of war reparations claims amounting to $665,000 is expected to bo made within the next week or so, Hon. C. H. Cahan, Secretary of State, said toddy, : | t blm, | 'The | § leaves a wife and a Secretary of ! WINS RADIO SET E. LEAVENS General Motors of Canada, Lim!ted, held the lucky second prize number 2743 and won the radio sct at the Ki wanis Winter air and Carnival E. bh fF add H-Mde- of Lu-l~ Ticket No. 10142 Has Not Yet Claim- ed Prize Some person, who may be grouching about the weather and the fact that the next ipstaliment on the radio is nearly due, is the owner of a handsome new Chevro- let Coach and doesn't know it. The car is the first prize in a draw which was conducted in connection with the Kiwanis Winter Fair. The man or woman, who holds ticket number 10,142 is the owner of the car. Thére is nothing which could please a lot of folk more than to wake up some morning, look un- der thelr pillows and find that kind fairy had left there a little slip of cardboard numbered 10,142. But unfortunately the some fairies have not heen active since | the days of Hans Christian Ander- sen and there it little likelihood that such a thing may happen. When Mayor Marks drew the lucky number he also drew two al- ternative numbers which will be kept a dark secret until after the expiration of 20 days. If at the end of the time, the car has not been claimed, it will be awarded to the holder of the second alter- native ticket, or if such a person can not be found, to the holder of the third alternative ticket. A draw was also made for a chair and Mayor Marks produced number 2,705. Like the car, this valuable prize has not as yet been (Continued on page 2) MINISTER STAYS ANOTHER YEAR Unanimous Invitation Ex- tended tc Rev. C. E. Cragg by King Street United Church Rey. C. IE. Cragg announced to the congregation of King Street United Church yesterday that he had accepted an unanimous in- vitation from the Official Board to remain as pastor of the congre- gation for his fourth year, "No in- vitation could have heen more unanimous or more, hearty," he remarked. : The pastor also Announced at vesterday's services that a "win- one" campaign would shortly be inaugurated, in which all mem- bers 'of the church would be ask- ed to take part in an active cams paign of personal evangelism, REGINA BANK ROBBED Regina, March 2.--Walking into the Thirteenth Avenue and Albert Street branch of the Royal Bank of Canada Saturday, a masked and armed bandit held up the mans ger, Douglas Meiklejohn, just af- ter he had opened the main vault, and, with the assistance of anoth- er masked partner ' who entered later; rifled the vault of its con- tents and escaped in the broad daylight with approzimately $12,- 000 in cash. DANISH MEAT BARRED Ottawa, March 2.--Denmark has been added to the list of coun- RATES FOR THIRTEENTH POWER BILL PAVES WAY FOR REDUCED ELECTRICITY FIRE GHIEF TO ~ BESTRICT WITH SMOKERS IN RINK Fans Have Been Adopting an Indifferent Aititude To- wards "No Smoking" Rule There are some hockey fans who are disregarding the "No Smoking" | orders which are posted in prom- inent positions in the local arena. | In spite of the plainly worded no- tices a few persist in "dragging" at a pipe, cigar or cigarctte and seem entirely oblivious tbat they are thereby creating a fire hazard. The trouble is not with the lo- 1 fans, according to Fire Chief W. E. Elliott, but with visitors 'rom other places. Oshawa hoc- key enthusiasts seem glad to co- sperate and if in a fi. of abeont- vindedness a loral mau might irt to smoke, a gentle reminder is suffi~lent to ean'e hin to swear off tohaceo until he is out of the arena. But sometimes visitors, who think possibly that they are antitled to all the privileges of the elty, take the "Oh,Yeah!" attitude when they are asked to do their smoking outside. This was es- necin'ly noticeable at the R.M.C. vs. Camp Borden game Saturday =ight when the rink was practic- ily filled with strangers. Tonight the aviators and cadets will be battling here again and a number of city firemen will be on hand to see that there' is no fire hazard created by smokers. It is their intention to insist courteous- ly, but firmly that the "No Smok- ing" order be observed. ORONO FARMER DIED SATURDAY Public Utilities Commission Receives Credit Note for $582.70 From Provincial Commission as Settlement of Account for 1930 SURPLUS EXPECTED OF ABOUT $50,000 Gordon D. Conant, Vice- Chairman of Commission, Says Rebate Shows Fair Rates Were Fixed, and That Way Is Open for Re- ductions The Oshawa | Publle Utilities Commission has been handed a credit note for $582.70, being the 13th power bill from the Hydro Electric Power Commission of On- tario, involving a final settlement of the power account with the H. B.P.C. for the year 1930. 'This means that, when the H.E.P.C. fin- ally computed its power costs for hie yerr and compared them with the City of Oshawa, it was found that Oc<hawa had paid $582.70 more than the actual cost of sup- plying power to this city. This amount, $582.70, will be added to the surplus enjoyed by the Public Utilities Commission for the year on the operation of the local plant. While the definite amount of this surplus has not been announced, and will not be released 'until the statement has been submitted by C. T. Barnes, manager of the utility, to the lo- cal commission, it is understood that the surplus will be in the neighborhood of $50,000. The most important feature of the 15th power bill, in the opinion of G. D. Conant, vice-chairman of { the Public Utilities Commission, is (Continued on page 2) HOSTEL HAS GIVEN A. E. Chapman Was One of Best-known Residents of the Orono District Orono, Mar. 2--The death occurred | at his home, in Orono, on Satur | morning, of A. E, Chapman, at the age of 50. Deceased was born in Kirby, a { of the late Mr, and Mrs. Isaac Chayp- man, and had been a farmer all his life, He had moved to Orono when a young man, and became one 6f the district's best known farmers. le married Miss Ethel Rickaby, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rickaby, his wife predeceasing him: about a year ago. 'There are no surviving children. Those who are left to mourn his loss are one brother, Isaac E, Chap- man, of Kirby, and five sisters, Mrs. Arthur Welsh, Bowmanville; Mrs. Harry Bellamy, 'in Saskatchewan; Mrs. Richard Staples, Pontypool; Mrs. Clarence Cain and Mrs, George Cain, Orono, . Fhe funeral service is being held this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from his late residence, Orono, with Rev. W., Stirling, pastor of Park Street Un- ited Church, Orono, in charge. In- son OVER 12,000 MEALS Cost to the City of Looking After Homeless Single Men Has Been $1,954.67 Up to February 21, from the time it opened the Oshawa Welfare Hostel for single and homeless unemployed men served no less than 12,305 meals to those who have patronized it. This estab- lishment, maintained by the city, had up to that time, cost a total of $1,954.67, this covering all charges. It has been figured out that the cost per meal has av- eraged 15 cents, this including all overhead and salary charges. Of the meals served, slightly over 1,«* 200 have been given to transients passing through the city. Ald. P, A. McDonald on Satur- day stated that the hostel would be closed on March 31, as that is the date on which government aid with direct relief ceases. just strong until the last terment will be made in Orono cem- etery, | CORLERDIESAT PETERBORD RINK John N. Bacoh Was One of Best-known Curlers in| Central Ontario Peterboro, March 2.--John N. Bacon, one of eastern Ontario's foremost exponents of curling, died a few minutes after being stricken at the Peterborough Curling Club. A mixed bonspiel was in progress and Mr. Bacon was on one of the rinks but he retired after the first end as he did not feel well. He collapsed a few minutes later while sitting watching the game, Mr. Bacon was born in Bracebridge 55 years ago and for many years re- sided at Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Eleven years ago he moved to Peterborough and since then has been a most active curler, taking part in provincial district and local bonspiels, Brantford, March 2.-----William Atfie}!, Charlotte street, Brant- ford, was killed Sunday afternoon when a ear driven by Morgan Cam- ell, Brantford, {im which he was a Jail Governg ©. Turnkey ANE IN «ing from InDMAN- JAILBREAK APPEAR --= Barrie, Mar, J of the county, y.&% night enjoyed # after beating th wife and turnk crowded police co were to "prepare fo on Wednesday, whet charged with robber, lence. The trio wii der guard in separate ernor Banting, his wis key John Weymouth v as usual today though ing considerably from received when the thre. attacked them when escape on Saturday GOVERNMENT WILL BE R Ottawa, Mar, 2. redeem the twenty. dollar loan falling du 't was announced tod er R.'B. Bennett, Ki 'public service fund' Leen bearing interest of five per cent. but tion will be effected passenger, turned over in the ditch on the Burford Road, Atfield hav- to the dominion excl ! from funds obtained tries from which uncooked meat 1s | ing his chest crushed, being pinned | the government throug banned - from entry-into- Canada. under the car, : Bh ARR aaa ES [only-4% perogut, hes r is a many, cba La A