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THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1931 Poultry Show Judges Had Difficult Task in Picking Winners in Many Classes Poultry fanciers of Oshawa gd district were delighted with o success. of the annual poultry ow held this 'week. The large umber of entries made the work judging an extremely difficult k, as can be judged from the ng Mst of prize winners which given below, Plymouth Rocks, white--Cock , hen 1-2, cockerel 1-2, pullet W. B, Rundle. Wyandotte, white--Cock 1-3, n Fisher, Oshawa. 2-4, Harmon ros, Aurora, Ont, Hen 1, Wm. dgell, 2, L. Fisher, 3-4 Harmon os. Cockerel 1-2, Harmon Bros. 4, Len Fisher. Pullet 1-2, Len sher, 3-4 Harmon Bros, Pen st, Harmon Bros. Partridge--Cock, 1-2, hen 1-2-3 pckerel 1, pullet 1-2-3, pens 1-2, , Cowle, Leghorn, 8.C. White--Cock 1- 7, hen 1-2-3, cockerel 1-2-4, gllet 1-4, 'pen 2-3, F, Cowle, 0 karel 3, pullet 2-3, pen 1st, "| Les n, brown-- Cock 1-2, en 1-2, cockerel 1-2, pullet, 1-2, L. Tubb, Leghorn, buff--Cock 1, hen .2, cockerel 1, pullet 12, J. Pas- Orpington, buff--Cock 1, hen .2, cockerel 1-3, pullet 1-2, pen , Dr. Dickinson, Oshawe, Cock- rel 2, pullet 3, Mr. Furley. Red Caps--Cock 1, hen 1-2, bockerel 1-2, pullet 1-2, W, Jen- ins, Cobourg, sussex, light--Pullet 1-2-3, C. hite, N. Oshawa. Langshan, black-- Cockerel 1, mlet 1-2, R.1I. Reds, cock 1-2, en 1-2, cockerel 2-3, pullett 1-2, eo," Taylor, Cockerel 1, Oshawa Hatchery, Old English game nts, cock 1, hen 1, Mrs, Fred- pburg, Toronto, Light. Brahma Bants--Cock .2, hen 1-2-8, cockerel 1-2, pul- t 1-2-3, Mrs. Fredenburg, To- onto, Mille. Fluer Bants --Cock 1, hen 1, pullet 1, Mrs. Fredenburg, 'oronto, Black Cochin Bants--Cock 3, hen 1," cockerel 1, pullet 1, Dr. Dickinson, Oshawa, Utility Heavy Single Class Barred Rocks-- Cock 1-2-3-4, hen 1-2-3-4, cockerel 1-2-3-4, bullet 1-2-3-4, W, M., Edgell, orth Oshawa, Utility light--Cockerel 1, A. L. ubb; 2, B. Courtice; 3, W. G. ewis, Pullet 1-2, Blake Courtice; , W, G, Lewis, Utility Heavy Pen--1, Morley ewis; 2, D, Smith; 2, Oshawa Hatchery, (Utility Pen, V. G. Lewis; 2, TY. Utility Pen, Barred Rocks--1, D. Smith; 2, Oshawa Hatchery, Juvenile Classes Cavies--1, 2 and 3, Norman Ir- in. Cavies, single--1, D, W, Hall; , D. W, Hall; 3, L. Woolacott, Rabbit--1, W. Rice, Light Bred Poultry--1, Ernest redenburg; 2, Neldon Bickel, Heavy Bred Poultry----1, Ronny ook; 2, M. Law; 8, Morley owls; 4, Norman Irwin, Bantams---1, M, Law; 2, Vern- pn Bickle; 3, Ronny Cook. Fancy Pigeons -- 1, W, Rice; , L, Woolacott; 3, Earnest Fred- nburg; 4, M. Montgomery, Specials Ledger's' Men's Wear offered a ent"s shirt for best collection tility Barred Rocks, won py W. pd M. Edgell, Bowra Electric Hardware of« ered a radio lamp for best pair White Wyandottes, won by wd Fisher, Elliott avenue, Kinloch's Ltd,, Men's Wear, of- red a gent's tio for best pair Brown Leghorns, won by A, L ubb, Ritson Road South. Johnston's Store offered pair nen's suspenders for best exhi- 3 Ir White Leghorns, won W.- Leghorn--1, Oshawa Hatch- y FS Cowle. | rette Case, offered by Bas- 'Ss store for best old pair Buff rpington's, won by Dr. Dickin- | Wilson Hardware special for st collection of B. Leghorns, on by A. L. Tubb, Albert St. Siberry"s Men's Wear, gent's 0 for best pair exhibition R. I. Reds won by Geo. Taylor, North | Dshawa, Neil's Shoe Store, pair t's lippers, best utility pen R, I. eds, won by Morley Timis, W, Cornish, butcher, roast of eat for best utility pen Barred Rocks, won by D, Smith, Albert treet. Mr. Annetts, box cigars for best pair W. Rocks, won by W, B, Rundle, Special for best Buff Leghorn ullett, J, Pascoe. Special for best Light Sarrey ullet, C. White. rs. Wm, Edgell, 2 doz, eggs or best pair Black R. C. Bants, on by M. Law. : ; Mike's Place, Dutch silver ash ray for best collection Red Caps, von: by Wm, Jenkins, Cobourg. Best cock bird in show--Len isher. Best cockerel In. show -- F, owle. Best hen in show----W. and M. Fdgell. Best pullet in show--Len Fish Tr, o 00 - VISION & COMFORT | Eyesight Service C. H. TUCK, D. Disney Block Phone 1510 Best male in show--F. Cowle. White Rocks--W. B. J. 8. Kyle Due Bill for largest entry, one variety -- W. and M. Edgell, F. West, manager of A. & P. South Store, $2.00 cash, best col- lection, Bantams--Mrs., Freden- burg, Toronto. Roast of beef, donated by P. W. White, for best collection, leg- horns other than whites--Mr. A, L. Tubb. Thomas Philigy 1 bag of pota- toes, for best rabbit in show--M. Rice, Elliott Ave., Oshawa. The Echardt Trophy, for best cock hen, cockerel and pullet of utility breed--W, and M. Edgell, North Oshawa, Four 25-Ib, bags of Monarch Chick Starter, donated by Mr. C. White, North Oshawa, for best old pair, Buff -Orpingtons--Dr. Dick- inson; best young pair, Buff Or- pingtons--Dr. Dickinson; best pair, Buff Leghorns--J. Pascoe; best exhibition pen, White Leg- horns--J. Russell. Setting of eggs, offered by C. White, for best utility male-- Won by W, and M. Edgell. Setting of Barred Rocks eggs, offered by W, and M. Edgell, for best light utility pen--Won by W, . Lamis, Setting of exhibition Barred Rock eggs, offered by Mr. D. Dick- son, Bcarboro Jet, Ont.--Won by M. Law. Setting of eggs, White Leg- horns, offered by J. Russell, for best pair of fowls shown by a ju- venile--Won by Ronny Cook, Park Rd. South, Two 50-1 bags of Laying Mash donated by Cooper-Smith Co.-- Won by Mr. Edgell for best in util. ity heavy; Mr, W, G. Limis, best in utility light, Four 25-1d bags of Mash, don- ated by Cobper-Smith Co.--Won by Harmer Bros., on Wyandotte Whites; Len Fisher on Wyandotte Whites; Geo. Taylor on R.I. Reds; W. B. Rundle on White Rocks. Maple Leaf Milling Co., four 25-1 bags Mash--Brown Leg- horns, Mr. A. L. Tubb; White Leghorns, F. Cowle; Buff Leg- horns, J, Pascoe; Red Caps, W. Jenkins, Cobburg. Silver Cups Silver Cup for best collection of White Wyandotte, Harmon Bros, Aurora. Silver Cup fqr best collection of birds in show--F, Cowle, Park td. 8., Oshawa, Silver Cup ior best collection, exhibition class, any one variety-- F., Cowle. Silver Cup for best collection, utility breeds--W. and M. Edgell, North Oshawa. Stlver Cup for best collection, Bantams--Mrs. Fredenburg, Tor- onto. Silver Cup for best collection, R.I, Reds--Geb, Taylor, North Oshawa. Silver Cup for best Barred Rock 'utility pen--Dick Smith, Albert St., City. Silver Cup for best collection, Buff Orpingtons--Dr. Dickinson, Brock 8t., City. Silver Cup for best collection, White Rocks--W. B. Rundle. NOTED GANGSTER IS SLAIN BY FOES (By Canadian Pres) Atbany, N.Y, Dec. 18.--'Legs Diamond"', notorious United States hoodlum was shot and killed early today. The gang lead- er, acquitted last night by a Rensselaer County jury after a trial on kidoapping charges, was slain apparently by rival gang- sters after a party in celebration of his acquittal, The shooting was done by two unidentified men, who burst into Diamond's room at a lodging house and sent three pistol] bul- lets into his brain from close range, Mrs. Wood, proprietor of the rooming house, sald she heard shots, the men dashed down the stairs and then she heard the sound of a rapidly departing auto- mobile, A / Too Late to Classify EXPERIENCED BRUSH MEND- ers wanted at once. Box 26 Times. (143¢) LADY ROOMER WANTED, Close to Collegiate and Hospital. Phone 1200J or 110 Alice after- noons or 7 to 8 evenings, (1430) FOR RENT---§ NICELY FUR- hed rooms on ground floor. hone 711M. (143¢) TO RENT----§8 ROOMED HQUSE on large lot at a low figure on short term 41ease. Situated in best residential section of city King St. BE. Apply Box 25 Times. (1430) . SHOOTING' MATCH FOR geese, ducks, farm 'of Wm. Gor- don, itby, town line, Saturday, | Dec. 19, 1.30, 12 gauge shot gun used. Shells provided. (1432) PEARSON HAT SHOP ARE having a sale of Fall and Win- ter Millinery on Saturday, Dec, Solos Mrs. Rollo, Har OLD RPSIDENT OF PICKERING DIES Robert Gordon Passed Away in His Eighty- sixth Year (Miss Jean Clarke, Correspon- dent ) Pickering, Dec. 17. -- One of the oldest residents of the vil- lage passed away in the person of Robert Gordon, who died at his ome on Church Street, on Mon- day, in his eighty-sixth year. Mr. Cordon was born in Frazerburg, Scotland, the son of the late John Cordon, but came to Canada with his family at an early age and has lived In this vicinity since then, He was a carpenter and a mason by trade, and many residences in the village signify to his good workmanship, He was a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church, He is sur- vived by his widow, the form- or Emma Clark and two children, by a previous mafriage, Mr. Gor- don, of Toronto, and Mrs, Wil- l'am Ham of Honolulu, H.L, be- sides several grandchildren. The funeral took place on Wednesday to Erskire Cemetery, "Let Mary lou Do It," which was presented by the Young Peo- nle's Society of the United Chufeh on Tuesday evening, was a highly humorous play, with an interesting plot, which kent the nudfence's interest throughout. The story centred arovnd Mary Lou. a home loving girl, who was fmposed upon at every turn, hy a neurntic mother, a selfleh sie. ter and a mischievous brother, until sha rehelled and with the help of friends came into her own and ohtained her deserts, includ. ing a young dnrtor, her girl-hond sweetheart. The young peonle excelled themselves unon the niatform and bkronght eradit to their trainers Mrs, H. Stainton and Mrs, M. 8. Chanm~n, The allawing enat tonk nart: Mother, Mrs, ", Morlav: Aza- lea, the sister, Winona McFwen: Ninh, the hrother, Yack Chanman: Tr, Trent, Rneg Murfenn: Mra, Rank, Isobe] Roulrex: Rill Rank, farnat Crawford: Mavis Sweet, Myrtle T.oeckwond: Joe Fart, fewie Mosse: Medicine agent, Vivian Avnleby, Between the arte, mnsieal num- hars, as well as humarans mann. nrues wera rivan hy Mr, Parwar romadisn, of Whithy, with Ww, Murkar at the niann, Mr, Frank Votrie alsn contribnted nlancine tenor nolos, Tha CTT, (irle an1A hamea mada randy during In. tormisriong and ware snsrune™) in adding a enndlv gnm tn thelr tronsury. Followine tha ner. farmenera tha mamhars of the rant wara entartained hy tha nthe or mamhare of the Young Peo- nle'a Soelety, Rorn----nn Nasemhar Oth ta Mr, and. Mryg, ¥Aear Bath, of Eliza- heath Rtreet, n son, Mrs. A. Rirwell snent a fow Anve with friends In Toronto last week, Mrs, W. Raves and Mrs, A, Noves, of Tarontn, enlled nnon Arthur and Mrs. BrA~s, on Sun- day. . A number of our residents were among the Aisannointed ones who were unahla to hear Manton Massav at the Arena Gar- dene on Sunday, Mr. Alex Tams, of Dnnhartan, was the guest of Mr, and Mre, W, J. Monnev ona dav last week. Mrs, L. Sonires snent a few Adys last weak in Toranto, with wer nieces, tha Misses Gihson, Mr. Louis Scott has heen off work for several davs owine to an infury to his foot which he «ustained while at work at the fleneral Motors, Oshawa, : Guests with Mr, and Mrs, W, J. Miller durin tha past week have heen Mr, and Mrs. W., G. Reott, af Claremont, Mr. and Mrs, David feott, of Locust Hill and Mr. Pater Scott, of Windsor, The regular A.Y.P.A., meeting held in the club rooms on Wed- nesday evening took the form of a pound social, to which each member brought a pound of some food, to put in the baskets which the Soclety is filling for needy families, A musical program of games and refreshments made up the entertainment. The evening's plane were in the capable hands of Mrs. W. Crummer and Mrs, O'Brien, social convenors, SOCIAL EVENING WAS ENJOYED BY WESTHOUNT CLUB Interesting Entertainment Was Held in School Last Night. The Westmount Social Club held a very enjoyable time at West. mount School last evening, Euchre bein the opening item on the program there were twelve tables. The prizes for ladies were won by Mrs. Gutsole first, Mrs, B. {oung second, Mrs Sparrow conso- ation, The Men's prizes were won vy W. Young, first; Mr, Taylor sec: ond, an r. Langtree, consolation. were rendered by J. Bevan, Carter, J. Flav- elle, Jean W. Simpson, Westmount artette (J. Flavelle, Cyril Weeks, J. Bevan and A. Doherty piano solos were giv- en Weeks, Irene Weeks and a Gui- tar duet by Messrs. Jones and Woodcock. ity ng was enjoyed by all and dainty refresh- ments were served by the ladies. Mr. Barnes entertained the chil- dren with es and s in the ment during the , Mr, il Weeks won the Surprise 'The evning was brought to a close by singing "God Save the King" MEETING ON WEDNESDAY The regular meeting of the Public Utilities Commission, which under usual conditions would be held on Thursday of next week, December 24, is to Le held on Wednesday night, De- cember 23, Thursday being Christmas Eve. MAYOR IN TORONTO Mayor Ernie Marks was in To- ronto all day yesterday om busi- ness connected with the affairs of the Independent Theatre Own- CITY AND DISTRICT NEWS NEW LICENSES HERE A. L. Bouckley, to official issuer of motor vebicle licenses and operators' permits in this city and district, bas received a supply of the mew license plates for 1932. The serial letters for licenses in this distriet will be from N.R. to N.Y., the .rmbers running from N.R. 301 to N.Y. 999. The 1932 plates are of the same standard pattern as last ers' Assocfation of which he Is president. year, the letters being in black on a grey background, During the first 10 months of 1931 Canada definitely established itself as the world's second largest pro- ducer of gold, 'The United States fell into third position, by a wide margin, for whie Canada has been increasing output during the cur- rent year to date, the United Sta- tes has been working downward. For the first 10 months of 1930 the United tates led Canada in the race for nosition with output of 1,- 8/0000 ounces compared with Can- ada's 1,080,329 ounces, but this year the United States' output fell to 1,- 695,000 ounces up to the end of Oc- tober. Canada, on the other hand, has stepped up. Production to the end of October is estimated at 2,192, 037 ounces compared with total out- put of 2,107,073 ounces for the full year 1930, When the final figures for world output in 1930 were published, it was only by virtue of leaving out the Philippine islands that Canada was able to squeeze in ahead of the United States for second place. The above figures, showing Canada's clear lead over the United States, d net have to resort to that ruse. At the same time it appears that the fears about the Transvaal fail ing down are not to be realized this year, The famed South African field is considerably ahead of a year ago. Qut put for the 10 months is placed at 9,050,282 ounces, compared with 8,926,515 ounces at the end of Oc- tober, 1930. World Crop Higher World output in the first 10 months totalled 17,305,310 fine ounces, according to preliminary es- timates, This compares with 16,928, 231 fine ounces in the like period of 1930 and with 16,582,744 ounces in the 1929 period. Increase in Cana- dian prouuction this year,more than accounts for the rise in total pro- duction. ; During October, total gold mined amounted to 1,796,003 fine ounces, also a preliminary figure, compared with 1,740,495 in September, with 1,753.498 in October, 1930, and with 1,709,514 in October, 1929. October output is the largest ever recorded in available statistics, Canada Widens its Lead on U.S. For Gold Output Only one month in the current year, hy has seen production fall below 1/0000 ounces. Lhe previous peak month was August, 1931, when a total of 1761713 ounces was produced, Good produc- tion has naturally been stimulated by the increase in the purchasing power of the metal in relation to the commodities during the price fall of the past two years. Cost are Lower Production costs have been cut, including labor, while the actual amrket price of the metal has ad- vanced in relation to practically ev- ery other commodity and service. rurthermore, many Governments have been subsidizing their produc- tion, providing additional stimuius, Canadian production thus far this year exceeds any other full year's output, 'Total of 2,192,037 ounces have been mined, it is estimated, compared with output in the entire year of 1930 of 2,107,703 ounces, al- ready the highest annual figure in history. Increase over the corres- ponding period of last year amounts to about 512000 ounces compared with increase in the world's total of about 377,000 ounces. Producers, apart from the United States, to register decreases thus far this year are South Rhodesia, Mexico, Europe and Asia On the other hand, Transvaal, Australia, India, West Africa, and South and Central America are pro- ducing more than a year ago. The following table shows the lat- est estimate, in ounces, for the first 10 omnths of 1931, with actual out- put for the corresponding period of a year ago: y 193 19% 8926,515 1,680,329 1,870,000 456,795 340,401 261,639 211,652 540,000 416,500 1,249,500 616,500 175,000 183,300 Transvaal Canada United States South Rhodesia West Australia . India West Africa ... Mexico ! S. & C, America 467,000 Europe 1,072,000 Asia exc'pt India 604,000 Miscell, Africa . 176,000 Other Australasia 187,500 ++ 1,695,000 436,801 407,323 273, OLD ENGLISH TYPE OF SERVICE HELD Archbishop of Canterbury Issues Appeal to British People London, -- A Church of England service in the style of 200 or more years ago was eld at St. Mark's Church, South Norwood, London, recently, The Vicar, Canon John Warner, explained that the object was to show the glorious Church of ¥ngland service remained essential- ly as it was in the days of their forefathers. All the ornaments had been re- moved from the Holy Table, giving the Chancel a somewhat bare ap- pearance, There was no choir, nor was the organ used, The hymns were the metrical psalms of Brady and Tate, dating from ! The Vicar was assisted by a par- ish clerk, who was in a black gown. He announced the hymns and read out the first verse, whigh was then rendered by a flute player at the far end of the church. The flute ment to the service. The other verses were cach read out singly as they came to be sung, and all the singing was in unison, : The sermon was a reading from the pulpit of an Elizabethan hom- ily. FRENCH WAR HERO SOUGHT 9 YEARS Will Be Decorated With Military Medal in New York East Hampton, Conn, Dec. 17.-- A nine-year search by the French Government for one of its war heroes on whom it wishes to con- fer the Medatille Militeire has end: ed here, t Jules Maton, 43, assistant trea. surer of the Franco-American Thread Company, has been asked to report Wednesday to the French Consul at New York, The medal will be conferred for "Extreme Heroism," during the first battle of the Marne, but Maton declined to disclose the act for which it is being given. Maton served in the French army from 1914 to 1919 as a Lieutenant. He was wounded five times and holds several decorations, including the Croix de Guerre. ing, sanding the rails ts the difficulty, i Arif Eni slipping, use a little mor¢ sand.-- Kitchener, Record, . «en locomotive wheels are slip- | GERMANY SECOND EXPORTING NATION Favorable Trade Balance Causes Optimism Among Washington Officials Washington, , Dec. 18.--Ger- many's growing favorable balance of trade and the likelihood of early payment on private govern- ment obligations, as predicted by high administration officials, changes the financial and politi- cal complexion of Europe. Improvement in Germany has led to decided optimism here, It is now expected that Germany, the curx of the European situa- tion, will need less international ald and that her financial struc- ture is stronger than at any time during the past few years, Germany's favorabe balance of trade for the first 10 months of 1931, accordipg to reports re- celved by the department of commerce, amounted to approxi mately $600,000,000, or double that of the corresponding period in 1930. This increase compares with our favorable balance of trade for the Mrst 11 months of 1931 of $302,243,000, Our excess of exports over imports for the first 11 months of 1930 was $716,- $052,000. Exports of merchandise form the chief source of income for Germany and from such receipts payments on debts and bond is- Jues are made, Before the war Germany stood third as world exporting nation. The United States was first and Great Britain second. Following the war Germany produced but three per cent. of the world's ex- ports. This amount has steadily increased until today Germany ranks second.. The United States produces barely two per cent, more of the world's exports than Germany gnd six per cent, more than Britain, And then it dimmed and died; While back across the plain once bie The midnight rolled Its tide. Yet was the midnight not the - same; For in the East afar There shone a light unseen. be- fore, ; A bright and wondrous star, The Stratford Beacon = Herald wants to "now why some cows have such. a sad look, Cud it be that they're rumjnating on the_immoot- ability of ?--Toronto Star. Pelice is the product of prepared- ness for defense, to the patient set- t of controversy, and the dv- -- wil--Presdens the forces Hoover: of CHRISTMAS. FAIR AT PORT PERRY | GREAT SUCCESS (Continued from page 1) Mrs. Robt. Jackson, Scugog; 2nd. Mrs. Norman Taylor, Blackstock: 3rd, Mrs. W. J. Mitchell, Port Perry, Chickens, display; $3, $2, $1 :--1st. Mrs. John Sweetman, Scugog: 2nd., Mrs, Robt. Jackson, Scugog; 3rd. Jas. McKenzie, Columbus, ~ C pair spring; $2, $1.50, $1:-- Ist. Mrs, Jackson, Scugog; 2nd, Mrs, John Sweet- man,Scugog; 3rd, Jas. McKenzie, Columbus. Ducks, display; $3, $2, $1:--Ist., Mrs. Robt. Jackson, Scugog; 2id., Mrs, Norman Taylor, Blackwater; 3rd., Mrs. Sweetman, Scugog. Ducks, Pair; $2, $1.50, $1.:--Ist., Mrs. Robt, Jackson, Scugog; 2nd. Chas. McGill, Nestleton; 3rd, Mrs. Norman Taylor, Blackstock. Eggs. dozen fresh brown; $1.50, $1, 75c, 50c:-- Ist, Chas, McGill, Neslteton; 2nd, Mrs. Jas, Ruddy, Port Perry; 3rd, Miss C. Crozier, Blackstock; 4th, Mrs, Robt. Jack- son, SCugog. s, dozen fresh white; $1.50, $1, :--1st., Mrs, Jas. Ruddy, Perry; 2nd, Chas. McGill, Nestleton. Butter, 10 lbs, Plain Prints; $4, $3, $2, $1: --1st, Mrs. Robt. Hunter, Prince Albert; 2nd., W. C. Sonley, Port Perry; 3rd, Mrs. John Sweetman, Scugog; 4th., Mrs. Cald- well, Turkey, male; $2, $1.50, $1,:--1st., Jas. McKnight, Columbus; 2nd. Mrs, fohn Sweetman, Scugog; 3rd, Mrs. Robt. Jackson, Scugog, Turkey, male, 1931; $2, $1.50, $1:-- 1st., Jas. McKenzie, Columbus. Horses, Draft team; $10, $5, $3:-- 1st, David McMillan, Port Perry: 2nd., G. H. Karey, Reach Township; 'Horses, Driving Class, open; $10, $5, $3:--Ist,,. Jas, McMillan, Port Perry: 2nd., David McMillan; 3rd. George Cockrane, Burketon, Horses, Carriage Class; $7, $5, $3: ~1st., R. Byers, Cartwright Town- ship; 2nd., R. Byers, CENT: RE ST. LADIES BIBLE CLASS HAS ANNUAL ELECTION The Ladies' Bible Class of Centre St. United Church met at the home of Mrs. Perrin, Park Road South on Wednesddy, The meeting opened by singing "Blest be the tie that binds", and & prayer by Mrs. Manuel, There were 17 members present, After the usual business was transacted the officers for the en- suing year were elected as fol- lows: President, Mrs. Ed, James; vice-president, Mrs, D, Morris; secretary, Mrs, Cherry; assistant secretary, Miss French; treasurer, Mrs. Vice; press reporter, Mrs. Howard; flower committee, Mrs. Manuel; social committee, Mrs. Sargant; Mrs. Vice and Mrs, Mc- Kay. The business part of the meet- ing was closed with the Mizpah Benediction, after which a social hour was spent during which Mrs. Perrin served dainty refresh- ments, which were enjoyed by all. A hearty vote of thanks was ten- dered Mrs. Perrin. for her kind hospitality, The meeting adjourn- ed to meet next ntonth'at the home of Mrs. Wilson, Alexander Boulevard, DRUNKEN DRIVER NEED NOT DRIVE Can be Convicted if Only a Passenger, Rules Bench . Hamilton.--When the owner of an auto even rides in his car in an intoxicated condition, even though a sober person is at the wheel, the owner may be convict- ed of being drunk in charge of the auto and sentenced to jail, commented Magistrate Burbidge in police court. "If 1 owned a car and was in that car while intoxicated, even though my chauffeur were drive ing, 1 would be guilty of the of- fence, as I would be responsible for the actions of my servant," caid the magistrate in convicting D. 8. Ross of Main Street west of driving his auto while under the influence of liquor, He went to Jail for 30 days. SHAM AIR BATTLE KILLS 3 FLIERS Two Planes Collide and Fall to Earth Like Plummets Mt. Clemens, Mich., Dec. 19.-- A mimjc air battle, staged 1,800 feet up, claimed the lives on Thursday at three army fliers from Selfridge Field. A slight miscalculation, a sud- den puff of wind, or maybe a mechanical difficulty, caused the pilot of a two-seated observation plane to nose up his ship at the very instant five "enemy' ships. diving at 250 miles an hour, ar- rived above him, The two seater and one of the single seated pursuit ships col. lided. While the other pilots watched helplessly, and scores of motorists on a highway below halted horror-stricken, the two disabled ships dived to earth like plummets, They broke in Robert pleces as they fell, landing 300 |p .¢ feet apart. The three doomed fliers were tallied in the second, NEEDY FAMILIES WILL BE GIVEN CHRISTHAS CHEER Over fifty families will receive a Christmas hamper on Wednesday morning next from the Christmas Cheer and Welfare Fnud, thanks to the generosity of citizens and or- ganizations of Whitby. At 2 well attended meeting of the Association held on Thursday evens ing in the Council Chamber, prac tically all organizations in the town were represented. The president, J? H. Ormiston was in the chair. "e Plans were made for the distri= bution of the baskets by local vole us. eers, and the baskets will coh tain food, and also candies and some fruit for the children. A compilation of the number of fagilics who are to be taken c of revealed the fact that there over 150 children for whom Fund will act as Santa Claus, Funds for the relief work 'are coming in well, and several funé* tions are planned, including the sac- red concert by local talent in the fown Hall on Sunday evening, a benefit concert by the Pierrots on Tuesday evening, - cember 29, in the Town Hall, : man in the rear seat of the ob- server, was able to "bail out," although both cut off their en- ginez and avoided a fire, The parachute of the man who leaped did not open until he was 50 feet from earth and he was killed outright. THE CODDLED DOG O delicately coddled thing, Beneath your folk's parental wing; But little of life's trials you know How nice to be thus coddled so. The care that is bestowed on thee On some poor child might lav- ished be; And many such are here about, To whom the world gives many a clout, I'm not in favour much of dogs. Of taking them around for jogs, For jaunting in some sumptuous car When human kind so needy are. Who would be grateful for a ride. I do pot wish my friends to chide, But I'm mot in favour much of + dogs; Of taking them around for jogs. Of feeding them blanche-mange, ice cream; To me it does so silly seem When in the crowded tenement Are many with their last crust spent. Of course the dog may be real There's many a winsome little brute; But in times of depression sore We should economize much more. And in the name of common sense, Where do you find your recom- pense, In keeping such a brute, Although the creature may be cute. Lorna St. John, "Faithful are the wounds of a friend." DEFINITE DECISION ONT. PRO. LOOP Guelph, Dec. 18--A meeting of professional hockey moguls in Guelph to-night will dehnitely de- cide the fate of the Untario Hockey League for this Winter, With tour cities lined up at a previous meeting earlier in the week, officials pehind the move to get the loop tunction- INR again are anxious to form a six- team league if possible, and at the hnal word wul come trom Brantford anda Wooustoch as to waether these two cities are interested. ine places expected to enter teams provided tne league operates are Lueiph, Kit- chener, Galt and West 'loronto, sponsored by Teddy Oke, Provid- ed Brantiord falls in line the tele- phone city will likely take over tne Ushawa franchise held by Butch rorler and the Stratford franchise taken to Woodstock. DETROIT REVERSE DECISION ON HAWKS Detroit, Dec. 18--After dropping a 4 to 1 decision to the Black Hawks in Chicago Wednesday night the Detroit Falcons returned to their home last night and turned the tables, deteating the Hawks by the same score, 4 to 1, in a fast Na. tional League hockey match, Carson Cooper, Falcon captain and wingman, scored his first goal of the season in the first period, while Larry Aurie and Art Gagne ¢ and Doug. Young, recruit defence star, got his second National League mid- way in the last period. Chicago's lone goal came late in the game, Mush March taking Got- selig's pass for 'the score. Nine penalties were called in the match, four of them on Reg. Noble, Falcon defence man. pampered Liquor Sales Cut Markedly in Year Quebec,--As was expected, the tenth report of the Quebec Liquor Commission shows a marked de- crease in its sales, resulting from the «economic depression. : Before the establishment of the ebec Liquor Commission, in 1930, the number of convictions each year for drunkenness were as high as 525 per 100,000 population. Since the commission has been in opera- tion, the number of convictions: have never exceeded 300 per 100,- 000 and they have even been lower during certain years. These figures clearly establish that during the last ten years convictions for drunk- enness have decreased by almost Ome must bear in mind that the so stunned that only one, the Rie upward trend of tourists coming to the province each year is largely, if not entirely, responsible for the slight increase in the consumption of hard liquor. Were it possible to establish the difference between the sales made to tourists and those made to Quebec residents, it would undoubtedly show that the people of this province drink a smaller amount of spirits than in former years. A uring its ten years of operations, the Quebec Liquor Commission has not only earned handsome revenues for the province, but it has also achieved very important and fare reaching social reforms. Since 1921, the sales of the Quebec Liquor Commission have reached a total of $215,544,037 or $21,554,403 per an~ num, HOPE TOREGAIN LOST MANCHURIA Nanking and Canton Lead. ers Negotiating--More St § { Ri ti Nanking, China, Dec, 18.--~The rival Nanking and Canton governs ment leaders have started ngeo- tiations for a coalition govern- ment to unite China in 'the "struggle to regain lost territor- fal rights in Manchuria." Meanwhile, the disorganized and temporary government, hol ing only nominal power, threatened by renewed student . riots and rumblings of commun~ ist activity. ¥ The students, estimated at 80,000 strong, wrecked the of= tices of the Central Daily News, official newspaper of the N tionalist People's party, damage ing presses, destroying typewrit- ers and hurling furniture into the street, Troops dispersed the rioters, arrested 05 and drove others acrost nearby ponds, where seve eral were drowned as they ai= tempted to escape. Students also tried to attack the National party heddquarters. Students, who have been arrive ing here from every large city in North China, held another meet ing and voted to renew demon strations tomorrow. Authorities were frankly fearfu: of commuRe ist outbreaks, Possibility That Life Began With' First Rainfall Washington.--The new possibility that lite may have originated from: nothing more complicated than he! water puddles formed after He world's first rain is pictured in the annual report of the Smithsonitn Institution, Lhese served as 'incubators' for low forms of life, an article by Dr, Assar Hadding, Swedish geologist, contends, Discoveries about what seems. oe happening inside the sum an ¥ LT TR N [L233 3 noon a connection between varig- tions in the sun's heat and the great ce ages of the past, and new light of the age of man in Europe are included in the report is Saturday. It is presented by Charles G. Abbott, secretary of the ho instiiution, Life probably got its start in what are n.w the polar regions, says Dr. daddin~'s article, ause thos parts Lf the, earth first enough to allow water to condense on the surface, He believes the wat- er, collecting in pools in the hot volcanic ash that then covered earth was heated and acted cher allv on the ash in such a wa: produce the first fo of "Water accumulated. pressions," Dr. n "It Was hot or arm m severa sins at leas ine. Thus "the organic ces format d we the origin of organic li oat Nain . may be derived from several tonlasms." Chan~- in the mnon'e face reported by EV. Forbes of bridge University, Er~land, thinks they were caused by ~enerated by radioactive inside the moon. Hence the m ma not be entirely cold and | as commonly believed. It seems | be expanding. Forbes says, and «t inking at is would do if Another astronomer, Dr. F. St. John, has computed the ! oer ture of the sun's interior found it is about 29,000,000 degre above absolute zero. (Absa is 771 deorees below zero grade). The heart of the smneced of gas subjected to. tarrific pressure that it is times as dense as water, NTA Een Amr Br we wom -