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siti The Oshawa Daily Times THE OSHAWA DAILY REFORMER (Established 1871) &n independent: newspaper published every after. noon except Sundays and holidays at Osh- 'awa, Canada, by The Times Publishing Company, 'of Oshawa, Liraited. Chas. M. Mundy, President, AR y, Managing Director. e Oshawa Daily Times is a member of The Cana- n Press, the Canadian Daily Newspaper. Asso- "eiation, the Ontario Provincial Dailies and the udit Bureau of Circulations. 3 SUBSCRIPTION RATES red by carrier in Oshawa and suburbs, 12c. a k. By mail in Canada (outside Oshawa car- jer delivery limits) $300 a year. United States 484.00 a year, io i i 18 Bond Building, 66 Temperance Street. Telephone 'Adelaide 0107. H. D. Tresidder, representative. i WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10th, 1981 'A CONFERENCE OF MUNICIPALITIES "An announcement comes from Hamilton | to the effect that as soon as the Hon." * @ideon 'Robertson, minister of labor, re- tums from a tour of Western Canada, where he is to make a survey of unemploy- ment conditions, he is to call a conference of the larger municipalities in Ontario, with a'view to laying plans for unemployment re- . lief next autumn and winter. That is all very good, but it does not indicate how soon this conference is likely to be. It does not indicate if it will be held early enough to permit of any action being taken at the present session of parliament, and that is' important. In fact, if the intention of this conference is to consider only what plans will have to Pe made for next fall and winter, it is hope- lessly short of the needs of the situation. There are emergencies existing now which should be met at once, and not™ix months from now. Apparently the powers that be in the federal government have the idea that because summer is here unemployment has fled. This is far from being the case, not only in Oshawa, but in other municipal- ities, for we note that such widely separat- ed cities as Sarnia, Hamilton and Niagara Falls are also urging that speedy action be taken by the government to help with the unemployment problem. The idea of a conference is in line with what has been suggested, but it should be held much sooner than the Hamilton an- nouncement indicates, and should take steps to deal with the conditions that exist today, rather than those which might exist a few months' time. There are hundreds in Oshawa today waiting for something to ge done to help provide them with work, d it will be small consolation for them to know that something might be done for them next fall and winter. THE NEW.THEATRE PROJECT "The announcement made in last night's issue of The Times that there was the pos- sibility of a large and modern theatre being erected on the site of the old Y.M.C.A. building is of more than passing interest. One hopes, for the sake of the employment it will bring, that the plans which are being developed reach realization, and that it will soon be possible to start on the construction of this building. It is an ambitious project for a city of the size of Oshawa, which al- ready has two motion picture theatres, equipped with modern talking picture equipment, and the men who are sponsoring it at least deserve credit for vision 'and courage in making their plans. They see possibilities of future development of the city, and are willing to pledge their faith in the community to the extent of the large amount of money required to finance a pro- Jject of this size. Should the plans reach the stage of con- struction, one of the old landmarks of Osh- awa, the Y.M.C.A, building, will pass away, It is unfortunate that Oshawa has now no branch of this institution, which, in hun- dreds of cities and towns throughout Can- ada, is doing a splendid work as a commun- ity centre for the development of clean boy- hood and young manhood. It is interest- ing to note that in St. Thomas a theatre is being built on the site of a former Y.M. C.A. building, but abandoned. Would that - the same were true of Oshawa, and that there were hopes of the Y.M.C.A. again tak- ing ita place as one of he city's worth-while institutions. To come back to the theatre project, how- evar, it is perhaps fair to say that people are today demanding to'be entertained as never:before. In spite of depressions and business slumps, the motion picture busi- ness seems to forge ahead, and when the time of prosperity comes again, the hopes of the promoters of this enterprise should be more than justified. It must be recognized, of course, that the plans are as yet only in the. preliminary stages, and that there is much to be done before the first sod for the new theatre can be turned.. But, : ie Oshawa needs work for its unem- ployed citizens, it is to be hoped that those 'who are behind the proposal are able to complete their organization satisfactorily, - and todo s0 at an early enough date to per- "mit work to be started on the building with- "in a very short period of time. KILLING AN OLD CUSTOM. A bill is to be passed by parliament this session, making it Unnecessary for cabinet ninisters {0 go back to their constituents sation and re-election after ap- pointment to office. The bill was original introduced in the House by a Liberal mem- ber, who gave notice, However, that he did not intend to proceed with it. But a few days ago it was restored to the order paper, and re-introduced by the Minister of Jus- * tice, so that it now becomes a government measure, and, since it was originally a Lib- eral bill,<it should have little difficulty in being made law. iis This proposed change in election customs is a concession to common sense. It has always seemed nonsensical to ask a newly- appointed: cabinet minister, within a few weeks of his election, to go back to the peo- ple simply because he has accepted office. It was unfair to the new minister, and a + source of needless expense to the country. And there was nothing gained by it. So the old custom is to pass away, and a new | - order. of things, more in. keeping with the dictates of common-sense and the practice of economy, is to prevail. EDITORIAL NOTES The Moslems have been given possession of the "Wailing Wall" at Jerusalem which means that the Jews from. now on will do most of the wailing. The large .attendances at the meetings addressed by Paul Rader 'While in the city yesterday testifies to the interest of Osh- awa people in things religious. nd It is stated that the municipality is un- der no legal obligation to take care of the unemployed; but that should not be made an excuse for shirking the situation. Citizens are being asked to open their homes to delegates to the Canadian Legion convention, since the available hotel accom- modation will take care of only half of the delegates. There should be a a generous re- sponse to an appeal of this kind. We can't understand why General Butler wants a job as senator--if he does. He won't be permitted to explode verbally in the chamber any more than he was per- mitted to do*so over the radio.--Detroit Free Press. When a boy 'speller having the French name of Michel and coming from a town with the French name of Bellaire, Ohio, fails to spell the French word "foulard," it indicates that the law of you-never-can-teil is at potent as ever.--New York Times. Other Editors'Comments WORK OF SERVICE CLUBS (From the Sault Daily Star) There is a cheap type of mind which finds fault with movements designéd to foster civic friendship ant improvements, One of the apostles of this creed is a man named Sinclair Lewis, who has quite a vogue as a writer of irritating stuff. Mr. Lewis and his tribe object to Rotarians, which he considers as frothy clubbists, bent on slapping each other on the back and calling each other by their first names. As is usual with objectors, Lewis ignores the Rotar- jans as a force for community good and as a cam- paigner for good will, In none of the diatribes against "dinner clubs", do we see any acknowledgment of the fine work these have carried out; for the heipless. In the Soo alone the local club has brought hope into the lives of hundreds of crippled children. An average of three or four thousand dollars has been raised each year since 1923 for this work, only the dullest wit could remain untouched by the results accomplished, Sheap scoffers professional critics and publicity seekers to the contrary, the work of Rotary, Kiwanis and kindred organizations is the finest flowering of civic effort. Long life and good luck to them, and may Heaven bless their unselfish work. BITS OF HUMOR | PROVOKING During the trial of a case recently it became necessary to take the testimony of a curiously re- served witness: Lawyer--What do you do? Witness--I am very well. Lawyer--I am not interested as to your health. I want to know what you do. Witness--I work. Lawyer<Where do you work? 'Witnéss--In a factory. Lawyer--What kind of a factory? Wiiatsee lt is a rather large factory. LawyerstMay 1 venturé to inquire what do you make in the factory? Witness=You want to know what I make in the factory? Lawyer--Preciscly. Answer without further cir- -«cumlotion. Tell us what you make. Witness=1 make $10.00 a week. HER INTEREST Mabel--Can I see that book I had last week? Librarian--Why, certainly, Was it fascinating? but you see, its got my boy friends phone number and address in it, BITS OF VERSE REFUGE Let us rest here upon this rugged hill; The cities mow are very far away, The cities where men toil and clamor still Day after day, . oy At last we are remote from strife and stress' Upon this slope that faces toward the sea, With all its ancient dower of loveliness And mystery. Tides ebb and flow. Naught else is varied here; Time, watching, sees no-change thru sleepless lids Since men began, in some forgotten year, © The 'pyr s. y This unagcustomed: serise of endless peace Lies like 'a soothing hand upon the heart; As spent tides now the worldly worries cease The cares depart, : The indles: very far am the life we lived for long, fall- of ki Loe Or ocean's song. 8 less here than one white star LE Mabel--Oh, I didn't #are about the book so much, . {rie Provinces by the Federal Gov- 'the Eye Care and Eye Strain | -- wd (Copyright 1928) "'Kyesight Conservation Part "9" The practise of Optometry does not consist in the selling of glass es, but in a professional and scien- tific service in the aid of vision. The optical lens is a part of this service apd is similar to the aid furnished{by the physician's pre- scription after diagnosis, Pain in the eyes, conjunctivitis pink eye, photophobia (intoler- ance of light) styes, headaches, frontal, temporal, back of head and top of head, blepharitis (in- flamation of the lid margins) are considered as local symptoms of some eye condition. uncorrected, not fully corrected, or jmproperly corrected. Some of the above are, and others may be symptoms of some very serious condition, Should you take a chance on try on glass- es or the advice of the unlicensed house to house canvasser or would you have your eyes examined, re- member you have only one pair of eyes, protect them. Actual cancers from chronic ir. ritation of ill fitting glasses are not unheard of. It is impossible to fit a frame my mail. It is impossible to correct your vision by mail. Impossible to advise of the dis- ease case needing attention at once by mail. The peddlar from house to house is not properly equipped to render this service. The mail order service and the merchandise supplied there by is inefficient and even ridiculous. (To be continued) In my early days in the Army, I remember I was told that it is correct to call the attention of a subordinate, DRAW the attention of an equal, and INVITE the at- tention of superiors, So I would like to Invite attens tion tn the well known fact that certain matters such as markets for farm products and manufac- tured merchandise need more and better markets and that more at- tention should be given to market- ing and less to polities The object of the farmer, like the object of the manufacturer, is to produce. His plant is the soil for which be pays rent and he must sell what he makes at a price | that pays his wage bills, his taxes | and rent and gives something for the wear and tear of his machinery and a weeney bit of profit foe | money invested, If he doesn't, he is in a bad way indeed. | Both the farmer and manufac. turer are interested in the same | thing--markets. The farmer must | sell his grains, hogs, cattle, dairy his products. Today the facturer are disability. od IN FACT, THE ONLY BUSI. | BOTH RETAIL AND | FACTURING, THAT ARE farmer and manu- | AND THEIR WARES OUSLY IN THE NEWS- MAY BE AWARDED A LARGE AMOUNT Geo. H. Barr will Repre- sent Saskatchewan Be- fore Privy Council Montreal, June 5.--Representing Saskatchewan in a reference to the Privy Council of Great Britaiin which may mean several million dollars for his province as well as tor Alberta, George H. Barr, K.C, of Regina is staying in the Windsor Hotel, before sailing for England. Mr. Barr is associated with A. E. Bench, K.C., Saskatoon, in present- ing the claim of Saskatchewan that it has a right to compensation for the alienation of lands and other na- tural resovrces, while, these were administered by the Dominion Gov- ernment, The sum involved may be very large as a similar claim on the partof the Province of Manitoba was settled last year by the award of $4,500,000 and an annuity whose maximum "will be $1,200,000. y "We hope to receive our hearing before the Privy Council on June 22," said Mr. Barr when interviewed yesterday. "And we have already secured the services of Sir John Simon, to take the brief for the Prairie Provinces," Mr. Barr explained that provision was made for a reference on the question of right fo compensation to the Pivy Council, when the natural resotirces were returned to the Prai- ernment last year. This then is the question that will be argued. "The actual amount of the com- pensation is not at present under discussion and will not be before 'rivy. Council," said Mr. Barr. "It will have to be settled by a com- mission, if the Privy Coungil decid- | ed that the Prairie Provinces are entitled to any.' es continu K.C,, the attorney-geéneral for Sask- atchewan will sail with us on the Montcalm for England." tions wheat-growing area of the prairie provinces, Mr. Barr was hopeful} y C. H. TUCK, Opt.D Jat she depression would be sur- the stability in business that js type. that adversity has come upon our pioneers and they i with courage and faith. 'We have | had many good years in the West, and on the average have nothing to complain of' | tects of St. Peter's, made between products, etc. The manufacturer, | § suffering the same |g HOPES PROVINGE. | "The question is of considerable mportance to the Prairie Provinc- ed Mr. Barr, "and it is ikely that Hon. M. A. MacPherson, HOPEFUL OUTLOOK In referring to business condi- in Regina, centre of the nountec "Regina," he said, "is showing founded on the faith of the pioneer This is not the first time are 'meeting it 9" . "Yes," said Mr. Barr, "Eastern institutions could be of great ser- vice by showing confidence in the West. They share in our profits. In times of prosperity they show this spirit of confidence. I wish that more of them would continue to show in times of depression." Mr. Barr is vice-president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce for Saskatchewan and is head of the Regina committee which is handling preparations for the annual meet- ing of this body which will take place next September n ReRgina. Mr. Barr is accompanied by Mrs. Darr and hopes to sail for Eng- land on Friday morning, ~ Mussolini's Office Undergoes Reconstruction -- Rome, Italy, June 9.--Premier Benito Mussolini's office building, the Palazzo Cenezia, once a palace of the Popes and now one of the most magnificent palaces in Italy, has just undergone important re- constructions, The Sala Mappa- mondo, or hall of the map of the world, Mussolini's own enormost office room, has been left untouch- ed. The adjoining Sala Regia, or Royal Hall, and the Sala del Con- cistoro, or Hall of the Concistory, have been done over, and the Scala d"Onore, or Stairway of Honor, has been rebuilt and wid- ened. The Sala Regia frescoes by Don- ato Bramanto, one of the archi- 1499 and 1504, were discovered during the reconstruction. This great room had. been divided in later times into three rooms, and the frescoes covered over. The re- constructors tore out the parti. tions and brought the mural de- corations again to light, The Sala del Concistoro, where the popes received foreign ambassadors, has been redecorated and rechristened the Hall of Victory. The Palazzo Venezia belonged to 'Austria from 1797 to 1916, when it was taken over by Italy, then at war with Austria. This hall now bears the coat of arms of Trento and Triest, provinces improve your financial position THE PASS BOOKS of hundreds oF mB Tic on Central Canada depositors tell a story of financial progress--of wage-earners steadily accumulating a reserve for the future. YOUR SAVINGS WILL GROW AT Small entries and large entries, all receiving the impetus of our 4 per cent earning power. Try this simple method of improv- ing your financial status from month to month. 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