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A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City he ®sh: aa Dail Succeeding The Oshawa Reformer Yy Times PROBS. Fair and Mild Today and Tuesday, Followed by Showers. VOL. 9--NO. 97 Tibiished 51 Oubuws, Oulu Shale, Every and Public Holidays OSHAWA, ONTARIO, MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1931 12 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy EIGHT PAGES MORE OBJECTIONS TO RELIEF SYSTEM Y.P. Convention Closes With Inspiring Sessions NOTED MINISTERS GIVE STIRRING MESSAGES TO YOUNG FOLKS' LEADERS Rev. The Pas, Painted Gra- phic Picture of Condi- tions Among Indians and Eskimos of Northern Manitoba REPORTS ( GIVEN BY CONVENORS Rev. A. R. Stone, of Japan and Rev. Archer Wallace of Toronto, Were Also Speakers at Young Peo- ple's Convention Speaking to the delegates to the Bay of Quinte Young People' s Con- ference convention at its Saturday evening session, Rev. Steph- ens, of The Pas, Manitoba, painted a colorful picture of mission work among the Indians, Eskimos and miners of northern Manitoba, and fascinated his hearers by his man- ner of painting the pictnre. Mr. Stephens' address came as the cli- max to an inspiring day, and fol- lowed the convention banquet, at which some 180 young people sat down together to enjoy an hour of good fellowship, In the course of the evening, also, the newly elected officers of the Bay of Quinte Young People's Conference, of which Ste- phen G. Saywell, of Oshawa, is the new president, were installed. Banquet Program The convention banquet, served in the parlors of St. Andrew's Church, was a pleasant function, in which "young people from all ov the district extending from Picker- ing on the west to Brockville on the east, and as far north as Pembroke, Renfrew, Peterboro and Lindsay, mingled together like a large, happy family. The sing-song, under the Jsadersiiip of Will Cock, of the M.C.A., was spirited, and it was 200 by a surprisingly good ex- hibition of bell-ringing by H. W. Rowland, of Oshawa, whose efforts were loudly applauded and much ap- preciated. Miss Jessie McPherson, Girls' Work Secretary of the United Church, presided over the after- din- ner program, in the course of which greetings were brought to the con- vention by Miss Betty . Lovell, of Oshawa, on behalf of the 0.GIT. groups, and from the CSET. groups by Douglas Henderson, of Oshawa. Beverley Hancock, of Port Hope, responded on behalf of the conference, which he referred to as a training ground for Christian service and Christian citizenship, -and Christian service, he said, was the bread highway to a happy life. epartm R The convention assem led in the church proper for the evening ses- sion, which was opened by a devo- tional service conducted by Stephen G. Saywell, the new president of the conference. Reports on the activi- ties of the various departments dur- ing the year were presented. Miss Susie Vancamp, of Black- "stock, reporting for the missionary convener, told of: the various mis- sionary rallies held throughout the year, and. presented figures showing (Continued on page 2) RE-ORGANIZATION OF BEAUHARNOIS CO. EXPECTED SOON (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Oct. 26.--An early an- mnouncement of the re-organiza- tion of the Beauharnois Com- pany is expected to be made in Montreal. The present director- ate, it is understood, is being eliminated and a new set of di- rectors representing governmen- tal and interested parties will be installed to carry on the project. J. G. Stepehens, of STEPHEN SAYWELL NEW PRESIDENT Young People's Conference Elected Officers on Saturday Afternoon Stephen Saywell, president of the Oshawa Young People's Union and former chairman of the Christian Citizenship Committee of the Bay of Quinte Young People's Confer- ence was, on Saturday afternoon, clected president of the Bay of Quinte Young People's Conference. He succeeds in this office, J. C. An- derson, also of Oshawa, who has held the position for the past two years. Cleveland Robb of Peter- boro was: elected to the office of vice-president and Susie VanCamp of Blackstock was re-elected the secretary. Ed. Kiefaber of Osh- awa was re-clected to the position of treasurer. Composing the exe- cutive committee are the conveners of the various departments within the Conference. Miss Bessie Tho- mas, of Smith's Falls heads the Christian Citizenship committee, Miss Hazel Thompson of Wooler, the Mission Committee, George Lewis the Citizenship Committee, J. Barnard of -Bailiecboro the Literary and Recreational committee, and Rev. C. D. Daniels of Peterboro the Leadership Training committee, The elections took place at the af- ternoon session and were conducted by Dr. F. Langford, general secre- tary of the Young People's Work of the United Chure Church in Ca in Canada. "ING REGATTA FOR OSHAWA IN 1932 Prior Agreement With Co- bourg Ties Hands of Lake Yacht Racing Assn. The Lake Yacht Racing ssso- ciation carefully considered a pro- posal to hold its annual regatta in Oshawa during 1932 but, accord- ing to word now received in this city, has found it impossible to accept the invitation of this city owing to a prior agreement enter- ed into this year with the town of Cobourg. In a communication addressed to the Industrial Commissioner and Government Wharfinger, Col. B. J. McCormick, the secretary of the L.Y.R.A.,, B. Van Winckle gives the assurance of the asso- ciation's co-operation in another year. Mr. Van Winckle also says, "I have personally visited your har bour three times this summer, so as to keep an eye on its possibil- ities, and not only do I wish to compliment you on your progress but I desire to assure you that we shall be most happy to meet there at some future date." JAPAN TO IGNORE LEAGUE'S DECISION (By Canadian Press) Tokyo, Oct. 26.--The Japan- ese government tonight issued a statement saying that in view of the League Council's failure to obtaip an unanimous vote on the resolution calling for the evacua- tion of Japanese troopd from Manchuria by November 16, the action was not binding in any way whatever, The Kruger National Park in the Transvaal, Africa, contains about 150,000 game animals and fs the biggest wild life sanctuary in the world. MecDougald and Henry Return Beauharnois Stock to Company : (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Oct. 26.--The Journal this morning publishes the fol- lowing in its news columns: "Hon. (Dr.) Wilfrid Laurier McDougald of Montreal and Rob- ert A. C, Henry, general man- " ager and vice-president of the Beauharnois Light, Heat and Pow- er Company have made an ad- justment of their proceeds from the sale of the Sterling Industrial Corporation, Limited, to the Beauharnois Power Corporation, the Journal has learned, "The adjustment included handing back 80,000 shares of the Beauharnois Light, Heat and Power Company to the Beauhar- nois Company, and included part of the $300,000 cash which Sen- ator McDougald and Mr. Henry received from Beauharnois for the Sterling Industrial Corpora- tion's 'nuisance value.' Involves $1,100,000 "The transaction, a deal of $1,100,000, was the first definite move made by any of the persons either condemned or criticized in the report of the special parlia- mentary committee which in- vestigated the Beauharnois pow- er project at the last session of parliament, PAGEANT CLOSED | CONVENTION OF YOUNG PEOPLE Girls From Peterboro Pre- sented Religious Story in Impressive Manner Impressive indeed was the cere- mony which marked the closing session of the Young People's ditorfum of Simcoe Street United for standing room was filled by members of the United church sembled at the conclusion of the evening services to witness the beautiful religious pageant enact- ed by girls of Mrs, J. A. McKone's group of Canadian Girls in Train- ing of St. Andrew's Church, Peter- boro. Experience, Health, Knowl- edge, Friendship and Religion were personified in the pageant and the words of these characters, dramatically composed, formed a typical young people's sermon which was woven around the verse of Scripture 'And Jesus in- creased in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and Man." Sitting in front of these five char- acters were two Canadian Girls in Training, who, on hearing the messages brought to them by Ex- perience, Health, Knowledge, Friendship and Religion, decided to place their feet in the foot- prints of Jesus Christ. The five girls representing the five differ- ent characters, remained motion- less during the singing of '"'taps," their white flowing gowns stand- ing out before the black back- ground, and above them shining the light from a cross which was placed above the choir loft of the church. Beautiful Music In connection with the tab- leaux there was beautiful music. The singing of the old hymn "The Time-Worn Religion," in which Miss Beatrice Gash of Pe- terboro took the solo part, touch- ed the hearts of many in the con- vregajion, R. G, Geene,. organist and several members of Simcoe Street Church Choir led in the singing. Rev. T. P, Perry, president of the Bay of Quinte Conference, spoke for a few moments previ- ous to the pageant, expressing his great faith in the young peo- ple of to-day, and complimenting those who had been responsible for the successfully organized convention that has been held in Oshawa during the last three days. FINDS BUSINESS INNORTH IS GOOD Premier Henry Says Gold Camps Provide Big Mar- ket for Produce by Toronto, Oct, 26.--Conditions of Northern Ontario, particularly the far north, are better on the average than they are in old On- tario, according to Premier George S. Henry, who arrived home yesterday morning after a week's absence. Pleased by signs of activity he saw at northern towns and camps, which included Kirkland Lake, Timmins and Moose Fac- tory, and a short visit with some of the men on the Trans-Canada highway, the Premier is optimis- tic of conditions in the entire province, Such signs, he believes, augur returning normaley throughout the country, "lI was very pleased to note the beneficial relations which mining and farming have attain- ed," stated the Premier last night, "Farmers have been bless- ed with the best harvest in years and they are finding' a ready market in the mining camps, "Kirkland Lake and Timmins, the gold camps, are in a condi- booming. This means that they have employment and men have money, Farmers are benefiting as a result and prices of their products, all of which are being sold satisfactorily, are holding up splendidly. Prices are higher than they are elsewhere in the province. LEE BB EE RN RE I RE RE RE RE EE BRITISH ELECTION RESULT SERVICE Tomorrow evening The Times * will give a service of British election results to any citizens who are interested. Telephone inquiries will be answered with the latest information available, Bulletins are ex- pected to start at seven o'clock or shortly after, and members of The Times' staff will be on hand fo make this available by telephone to all who wish to call No, 35 and ask for in- Jormation, LE EE BE BE BE BEE BE . . * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Convention. Every seat in the au- | Church and every available place | congregations of the city, who as- | tion which can be described as | ELECTED OFFICERS OF CONFERENCE STEPHEN G. SAYWELL Of Oshawa, elected president of the Bay of Quinte Young P'eo- ple's Conference for the next two years, Deceased Was in 79th Year ED. KIEFABER Of Oshawa, clected treasurer of the Bay of Quinte Young Peo- ple's Conference at its conven- tion on Saturday. United Church Pulpits Occupied by Visitors to | | Young People's Event The congregations of the United Churches of the city were fortun- ate yesterday in having in their pul- pits several of the distinguished church leaders who were in the city for the Bay of Quinte Young Peo- ples service Among these were Rev. J. G. Stephens, of The Pas, Manitoba, who preached twice in St. Andrew's Church; Rev. T. P Perry, president of the Bay of Quinte Conference, who took the morning se rvice at Centre Street United Church and the evening ser- vice at: Simcoe: Street United Church. At King Streét United Church, the evening sermon was de- livered by the Rev, Archer Wallace, of Toronto, while the morning ser vice at Simcoe Street United Church was featured by an address on "Ja- pan at the Cross Roads," by Rev A. R. Stone, B.A., a missionary from that country, Rev. Manson Doyle, B.A., was the preacher at the morn ing service in Albert Street United Church. Below are given brief re- ports of the messages of these lead- ers of United Church work ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH The congregation of St, Andrew Church was specially favored yes- | terday by having as the preacher both services Rev, J. g Stephens of The Pas, Manitoba, r attending the Bay of Quint at ho was mn cople's Conference conven 3 To a large gathering of wor shippers last night, Mr. Stephen: told the graphic story of thirty-three years of work in Northern Manitoba, | of missionary effort among the It dians and Eskimos of the Bay district, and made an appeal 1 the congregation, and particularly to the young people, for sympat tic and understanding upport the work of these missions. His ad dress was brightened by numerou stories of heroic missionary endea vor, and of the life which is lived by the natives of that part of Car ada. At the morning service, Mr phens preached an inspiration ser (Continued on page 8) St GOODWILL MASS MEETING TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY Open Discussion Will be Led by Toronto Neigh. bourhood Worker The second of a series of good- will mass meetings, dealing with the subject of unemployment and the present conditions, will be held in the King Street United Church on Wednesday evening, This meeting will be somewhat different from the first held two weeks ago, in that it will take the form of an open for- um, with a general discussion on the subjects placed before it. The dis- cussion will be led by an able speak- er in the person of A, D, Harvey, of Toronto, of the - Neighbourhood Workers' Association of that city. He will speak briefly on the gen- eral situation as it exists today, and the meeting will then be thrown open for discussion, in which any who desire will have an opportunity of taking part, the only restriction being that speeches must be limited to five minutes, The meeting is open to all, and it is expected that it will be just as well attended as the meeting of two weeks ago, when about 700 people were present, 3 HENDERSON IS 1 ORDERED T0 BED Labor Leader Forbidden by Physician to Leave His Hotel Burnley, England, Oct. 26.-- Rt. Hon. Arthur Henderson, Foreign Secretary in the late Labor Government, was taken ill here last night and was forbid den by his physician to leave his hotel. Mr, Henderson was suffering from a chill and complained that he 'was ill early in. the evening, but continued with work of the Labor party, of which he became leader, succeeding Prime Minis- ter Ramsay MacDonald, after the formation of the National Gov- ernment, DOG TAG CHARGE. WAS DISMISSED : Inspector Fails to Find Any Dog on Premises of Accused The. charge of failing tag for his dog, against Kosten Chasczewski, 181 Tits on Road South, heard in police court on Oc- tober 19, was dismissed in police court this morning, when John Orr Humane Society Inspector, reported that he could not find a dog on the premises Magistrate Creighton stated that the accused would be given the benefit of the doubt as it was not shown that the accused had a dog when the information was laid, In police conrt last week Chas czewski clainied that he had dispos- ed of his dog when the information was laid and His Worship ruled that an investigation would be made and the result heard in court this morning, to obtain a ANOTHER MYSTERY "FIRE Hamilton, Ont, Oct, Z6--Another mysterious fire occurred in this dis- trict today when a bungalow own- ed by Mrs. Beatrice Gillrie at Beamsville was destroyed, The house had just been built and the doors and wadows were locked. Volunteer firemen were unable to check blaze. MEN HAPPY IN BONFIELD CAMP Message on Birch Bark Re- ceived From Construction Camp in North - Word has now: been received from the last party of twenty men who left this city for the construc- tion camp at Bonfield on Sunday, October 18, by Major George Hamilton, superintendent of the Employment Bureau, to the effect that the men are settled and com- fortable in their new surround- ings. "We arrived safe and are work- ing. Getting lots to eat and the huts are nice and comfortable," reads a communication received by Major Hamilton, written on a sheet of birch bark cut in the form of a postal card, and bear- ing the address "Government { Mc | Bible Class in connection with the | Mr Hudson | a | Successful Rehearsal Heard Camp, No, 4,B.-2., Bonfield, Ont. 0. J. STEPHENSON DIED AS RESULT OF REGENT MISHAP nd Was Widely Known In Oshawa George James Stephenson, one of Oshawa's best known old gentlemen died Saturday night at his home on Simcoe Street North, from the ef- fec.s of an accident which occurred six weeks ago when he was knocked down in the street when bumped into by a group of boys. The late Mr, Stephenson was in his seventy- vinth year. For the past fifty years he and his wife, who was formerly Mary Trenouth, of Hampton, have resided in Oshawa, first on Colborne Street and for the last twenty years mn Simcoe Street North. Mr, Step- fons m was born on the town line, a fom miles north of Harmony. Previous to his coming to Oshawa he was employed by the late Ro- bert McLaughlin as a carriage maker at Enniskillen and when the ghlin Carriage Company was established in Oshawa, Mr. Step- henson came to this city. For thir- ty-five years he worked for the company The late Mr, Stephenson was a member of the Corinthian Lodge. He was also a member of Simcoe Street United Church and took an active interest for many years in a Sunday Schoo! of that church, Had Stephenson lived he and his wife would have celebrated their fitieth wedding anniversary next Besides his widow there survives one daughter, Mrs, Norman Thick- m, off Oshawa and two grand- aughters, Elinor and Kathleen hickson The funeral will be held on Tues- afternoon from the family re- 118 Simcoe Street North, nd Rev, FE Harston, of Simcoe | Street. United Church will be in fh arge of the service, MASSEDCHOR ~~ 1S ENTHUSIASTIC d; 3 d 1y idence, For Concert for Unem- ployed on November 30 shaya Massed Choir, which its first concert in the Collegiate Institute Auditorium on November 30, held a most success- ful rehearsal last night in the Re- gent Theatre, under the baton of Leonard M. Richer, conductor of the massed choirs, Over 200 choristers, representa- tive. of practically every church choir in the city, together with sev- eral vocalists who are not affiliated with any lagal choir, were present for the rehearsal, and all are en- thusiastic over the task they have undertaken, Mr. Richer expressing himself as well satisfied with the progress made although there still remains much hard work to be done before the standard aimed at has been attained. RE-ADJUSTMENT OF REPARATIONS AND WAR DEBTS Conference Between Hoo- ver and Laval May Bring Far-Reaching Results Washington, Oct. 26,--Ground- work for a sweeping readjust. ment of German reparations and allied war debt payments tu the Vnited States has been laid dur- ing conferences concluded here yseterday by President Hoover and Premier Laval of France. Germany is expected shortly to take the initiative by asking for relief from her enormous repara- tion burden, France is expected to co-operate in re-examining Germany's ability to' pay, and fadical reductions are considered | inevitable, The United States, which col- lects no reparations from Ger. many, but does have vast war debts outstanding from Ger- many's allied creditors, is ready in turn to do its share as a con- tribution to world stability, A re-opening of the debt question is expected to follow immediate- ly on any change in reparations. In addition to finding a com- mon course of procedure on this important question, the Hoover- Laval discussions produced an, agreement for Franco-American unity of action to protect fully their present monetary systems, based on the gold standard; to increase the stability of interna- ie Os VENDORS TOLDTO | USE DISCRETION Liquor Permits Must Not be Sold Where Financial Status is in Doubt Permits for the purchase of lig- uor under the regulations of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario arg now available for issue at the Oshawa store maintained by the Board for the year 1932, the per- mits for the current year expir- ing at the end of this month. Regulations governing the fe- sue of the permits to residents of the province are exactly similar to previous years, except that ven- dors have been instructed to use a great deal of discretion in the sale of permits having in view the amount of unemployment and need that exists throughout the province. In issuing instructions to ven- dors in connection with the sale of permits Sir Henry Drayton, chairman of the Board, says as follows: "Liquor must not be sold when the financial standing of the pur- chaser is such that the sales must be followed by a diminution of the comforts of life in the family." In the Oshawa office, similarly with all offices and stores main- tained by the 'Liquor Control Board in the province, a large sign-is displayed warning citizens not to purchase permits unless their circumstances justify such an expenditure of money, and adding that liquor will not be sold even to permit holders if it is found that such customers are in needy circumstances FAMOUS VESSEL MAY VISIT CITY Invitation Extended to Cap- tain Walters to Bring Bluenose Here There is a possibility that the famous schooner Bluenose, com- manded by her no less famous master, Captain Angus Walters, will visit Oshawa sometime during the summer of next year. An invitation has been extend- ed to Captain Walters and his crew, successful defenders of the coveted international, trophy, to visit Oshawa when the Bluenose is on Lake Ontario next year, Col, B. J. McCormick, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, being in communication with the Maritime Trade Commissioner in Toronto on this matter. The Commissioner has assured Col, McCormick of his co-opera- tion in bringing the schooner and her ship's company to this city, and states that arrangements are underway for the Bluenose to visit the Canadian National Exhibition next year, so that a visit to Osh- aw is quite practicable. The halibut is sai said to be the chameleon of the sea. It can change its color to match the background against which it is moving. . for world recovery every possible reservoir of frozen assets, The conferences were almost strictly economic. They did take account of the disturbed political situation of Europe, as a factor of world depression, but they at- tempted mo political solutions. There was no talk of United States guarantees for French, security, and the disarmament discussions produced no tangible commitments. Objects EX-MAYOR T.B. MITCHELL SUPPORTS VIEWPOINT OF N. E. WARD RATEPAYERS Says Men s+ Employed ont City Relief Work Should be Paid in Usual Way and Allowed to Spend Their Own Earnings UNEMPLOYED MAN ALSO COMPLAIN. to Dictation of | Stores at Which Order Shall be Spent -- Chain Stores Were Not Include. * ed in "Patronage" List for Orders The formal remonstrance made by resolution from the North East Ward Ratepayers' Associa~ tion against the method adopted *# by City Council of paying the men employed on grading under the Board of Works by means of "direct relief" orders for grocer- fes and fuel, together with edi= torial comment, on the matter published in The Times, has caused widespread discussion. Ex-Mayor T. B. Mitchell, diss cussing the matter with this paper today, gave it as his opin= fon that the system adopted was faulty, 5 "The men employed on this class of work receive very little in payment, being only able to eke out a mere existence," sald Mr. Mitchell, "and I feel that surely they could be trusted to spend what they do get without doing so foolishly. "It is true that the city has a difficult problem to solve but in this instance I feel that the men employed by the city on pros = ductive work should be paid ix 2 the usual manner and left to spend their own earnings," this ex-Mayor, Recipient Objects One comment heard by The Times, which voices still another outlook on the whole question, was that the recipients of these direct relief orders are, to & certain extent, handicapped {in spending their earnings to the best advantage, : One of the men who has Te= cently been forced to accepk grading work from the city, and = bt who naturally does not wish his © name to be published, states that the grocery order which he re~ ceived was only redeemable at the store of the merchant to, whom it was made out. ; store is 'very far from being th cheapest in the city," sald he paper's informant, "and mp wife tells 'me that she could & have saved what would have been * a considerable amount in thess hard times had 'she been in & position to pick and choose where she would buy, and spread hep requirements over several stores advertising 'specials' in certain articles", Chain Stores Penalized In connection with this views point it is learned by The afer A pls that, for some reason or ot! the City Council, through t committee handling such m ters, recently adopted policy that no relief orders fo groceries should be issued by Relief Department on any of fi several 'Chain Stores" in #% city, all such orders being issu on other grocers. It is also interesting to that as a result of this poll having been adopted protest ha been voiced by at least one la firm operating chain gro stores throughout the Dom at the practice of asking for: scriptions from such orgat tions to local funds establi; for the purpose of caring for fortunate citizens, London, Oct. 26.--With poll- ing day on Tuesday, leaders in Grgat Britain's general election safjeign spent the week-end making last-minute appeals from public platforms and over the radio, urging their various causes upon the voters, rime Minister Ramsay Mac- ald Saturday night brought to a close the series of radio ad- dresses made by leaders of all parties. In his speech he stressed the necessity of the people ap- preciating clearly the alignment of the parties in the present cam- raign. The Government, he pointed out, is composed of three sections, each independent of the others, none of which has given up its principles, in co- operating for national welfare. "When their action has been affective," Mr. MacDonald said, tional exchange; and to 'unlock "there is a clear understanding 4 British Newspaper Predicts Large : Majority for National Government we shall all return, if we. to our ordinary party positi Prediet 200 Majority Yesterday's "Observer," one the few papers hazarding a gu on the outcome of the elec says nobody puts the majority the National Government at I than 100 while some calcula place it around 200, The mi paper, however, adopts the tude that there are too many ns known quantities in the equas tion for anyone to prophesy confidence, Rt. Hon. Philip Snowden, tiring Natiopal-Labor Chan of the Exchequer, last night { livered a message to the ve in which he said all news that had come to him. } felt an overwhelming had made up their mi for the Natlonal Gover