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TR TT THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1931 Ontario ne Durham County News | SUNDAY SCHOOL ELEGTS OFFICERS S. E. Werry Chosen New Superintendent of Solina School (Mrs. W. T. Baker, Correspond- ) Solina, Dec. 17.--~The meeting for the election of officers and teachers was held on Thursday evening. Rev. J, R. Bick read a scripture lesson and led in pray- er. M#. A. P. McKessock then in- timated that he did not wish his name to be considered for Super- intendent. A vote was -taken and Mr. 8. E. Werry was chosen as superintendent and Mr, Elgin Taylor as assistant Superinten- dent. Mrs. Werry then took 'charge, nominated the following "for officers Wesley Yellowlees as secretary and Maurice Baker as assistant. Treasurer, Mr. A. L. Pascoe. Messrs. C. E. Shortridge and B, G. Stevens were appointed as auditors. Pianists Eileen Bal- som, George Werry. Gladys Yel- lowlees, Jessie Yellowlees, Jr. Boys, George Werry, Jr. Girls, Margaret Seott. C.G.LT., Mrs. A P. McKessock. Missionary Pro- gramme Committee, Mrs. Roy Genel, Mrs. Smales and Mrs. Issac Hardy. Home Dept, Mrs. 'N. T. Baker, Cradle Roll, Mrs. Tink. Temperance, Mr. B. G. Stevens, Mr. A, L. Pascoe, Mr. A. P, McKessock. Rev. Mr. Bick pronounced the Benediction. Miss Lena Taylor is in Brock- wille on a case. Mrs. W. T, Baker visited her mother, Mrs. Penfound {in Osh- awa on Tuesday. Mr..and Mrs. H. E, Tink, Bruce and Evelyn were guests of Mrs. Pascoe, Hampton, on 'nursday, Messrs. Walter and George Short visited at Mr. S. E. Werry. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Buss and Walter of Thornton's Corners, were recent guests of Mrs, J. W. Yellowlees, Mr. and Mrs. John Kivel] were Peterborq on Sunday. Mr. J. Jter, of Peterboro, who has beep spending a few weeks with them returning to his home. Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Mackey. Mr. and Mrs, Ells Pascoe, of Brooklin, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Scott, of Enfield, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. larvey Pascoe and Lorraine, Kedron, "visited Mr, and Mrs. J, T. Rundle, © The newly elected officers of on are as follows: W, P. th McKessock: W. A., Fanny les; N.S., W, Nicholl, R.S., Balson; Con. Ralph Wil r; A.C., Helen Baker; Treas. . B. G. Stevens; F.8., Len Bar- ; Chap., Alan McKessock; I.S., lyn Tink; O.8. Dennis Pick- ; P. W.P.,, Mrs, A. L. Pascoe; LG.W.P., Mr. John Baker; pian- " Gladys Yellowlees. They will 'Bold a box social in the new +. About sixty young people gath- ; at the home of Mr. and Mrs. i ice Montgomery, last Friday fight. Mr. Sam Dewell called the oO pany to order and he called Mr. Harold Pascoe who read 2 nicely worded ' address during which Messrs. Bruce " Tink and Ralph Wilbur presented them with an walnut occasional chair and fernery. The groom respond- ed thanking all for their gifts. The evening was spent in cards and dancing. Lunch was served during the evening. Laegue meeting on Monday was in charge of 2nd vice-presi- dent, Mrs, A. P. McKégsock. Bible Lesson was read by Mrs. I. Hardy and Devotional topic was taken by Mrs. John Baker, after which several members gave short pray- ers. Paino duet by Mrs. I. Hardy and Mrs. J. Baker. The topic on Korea was taken by Mrs. A P. MeKessock and Miss Jessle Yel- lowlees. Vocal duet by Misses Jessie and Norma Yellowlees. A short contest was then enjoyed. Meeting was closed by a hymn and League benediction, having resided at Claremont for many years. Miss Aldine Ward dntertained a few of her friends on Wedges- day evening. Rev, A. McLellan had a busi- ness trip to Oshawa on Wednes- day. D.' B, Taylor, who had a severe attack of the flu is now convales- cing. Mrs. A. J. Chandler has return- ed home after spending a few days in Toronto. The public school pupils held their Christmas entertainment at the school on Friday afternoon whep many of their parents and friends were present to hear the fine program given by the boys and girls. This interesting event at which there is an exchange of 8 fle among the pupils and tok- ens which show thelr esteem for their teachers, makes a happy ending for the first term of the 1 year. The staff and pupils CLAREMONT NEWS Claremont, Dec. 21. -- The Anchor Society of the United Church held a shower of gifts for the needy on Monday cvening when a large assortment of vegetables, fruit, flour and clothing was brought in. These were sent by truck to one of the Toronto Missions on Tuesday. Christmas services were held in the Baptist Church on Sunday, Dec. 20th. The pastor preached ana the choir rendered special Christmas music. Those fron. Claremont who had the privilege of attending the meeting the York Bible Uiuss held in Maple Leaf Gardens, Toroato,lon Sunday last, felt that it was niost inspirational in char- acter. Mrs. Roy, mother of Mrs. I. F. Dopping, passed to her rest at her late home in Buffalo on Fri- day, December 11th, following an 1liness of several weeks' duration. The sincere sympathy of the cormunity is extended to Mrs. Dopping in her sad and double bereavement, for only a few weeks agp, she was called upon to mourn the sudden and unex. pected death of her brother, Recently, a large consignment of books was placed on the shelves of our public library, citizens are reminded that the membership fee is only fifty cents and this small investment offers a wide variety of choice reading matter for the entire veul We are pleased to report that Mre. Alex Morgan who was ser fously ill in one of the 'loruntwe Hospitals, has recovered sumici- ently to be brought to the home of her parents, N. and Mrs, Wagg. Her husband spent the week-end here with her. Mrs, J. A, Mitchell, who under- went a serious operation at the Lockwood Clinle, Toronto, more thar a month ago, was brought nome o! Sunday last and is grad- ually gaining in strength. C H. Found occupied the pul- pits in the Baptist churches at Green River and Whitevale on Sunday last, The many friend. of Mr. Wm. Graham, who has suffered from ill Lealth for a long time, will regret to learn that he is now 1b a critical condition. Word has been received that Mrs. W. Michell, of Toronto, who was seriously {11 for several days, fs pow improving. Mrs. Michell and family are well known here, ' BIG SALE of Reminants Dec. 18th to 23r0a Camel Hair Coating of all popular shades, in Men, Women and Children's weights. Furniture Pra wig ' Drapery V Plush Motor Robes i t elours, of differen Th Oriental e Textiles ~ Company, Limited (Rear Building Entrance from Bruce St. A Gif r-- OW rr---- SHEAFFER'S LIFETIME PEN With Any Name FREE that 7s Personal of the Continuation School were invited guests. The following is the report of the Junior Room of the Clare- ment public schoe!, being the standing at the end of the fall term: Second Class -- Mabe] John- ston, Margaret Booth, Mary Mor- ®an, Jean Ward, Irene Lewis, Margaret Neal, Murray Morgan, ".orraine Forsyth, Rendell Loyst, "dna Benson. First Class -- Norma Beverley, Margaret Cowie, Gordon Morley, Irene Lynn, Jean Morley, Evelyn Sanderson, Roy McLeod, Jack Ward, Margaret Briscoe, Alan Pretty. Primary Class -- Billie pert, Donald Middleton, Pearl Dover, Shirley Kilpatrick, Mil- dred Benson, Audrey Forsyth, Charlie Turner, Hazel Hunan, Bruce Miller, Gordon Lynn, Alf- red Calbert, Annie V. Spoftard, teacher. Cal- PROSPECT NEWS (Miss Della Martin Correspon- dent) Prospect, Dec . 18, -- The heavy storm of Monday made driving on the highway very dangerous, as the roads became very icy. A few cars were in the ditch but not serious damage done. Mrs, Ella Smith ana Mr. W. Parrett loaded a car of sheep on Tuesday, to be shipped to T»o- ronto for the Christmas market. Rev. M. Totton attended the voung people's meeting and gave a talk on joining the church. At the meeting held on Friday night Mr Totton will baptise those wishing to unite with the church. On Sunday the sacrament wii be observed and new members tak- en in. : The Boys' Chub held their prac- tice at the 'home of Mrs. Ella Smith, This will be the last meet ing in the homes as next week tke practice will be in the nau at Manchester, where they intend putting on the minstrel in the he- rinning of the New Year, under the direction of Mr. Arthur Lynde. A large number of children went to Port Perry on Saturday afternoon to see Santa at Mr Nelson's store. They were all treated to a bag of candies and nuis. The children all enjoyed reeing Santa arrive in a gaily decorated car, Mr, and Mrs. Melvin®Hodgson have moved to Prince Albert. Miss Evelyne Gilroy entertain- ed the Young People's Institut: on Saturday. The roll call was suggestions for Christmas gifts, and many attractive and useful gifts were shown. A demonstra- tion decorating a Christmas table was 'given by Miss Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Denny of Brook- lip spent Sunday at the home of W. Martin. Mrs, Roach {s busy training the pupils for a Christmas concert which will be given in the school on the closing day of school. All the parents are invited in the af- fernoon. ENGLAND REVERTS T0 OLD CUSTOMS FOR CHRISTMAS Lack of Money Is Keeping Many From Going to Other Countries London.--~To judge from the announcement which fell thickly upon us and around us in these days, Christmas this year is to be a very house-proud ofie. The lack of money is keeping many within the borders of Brit- ain who generally spend their Christmases in foreign parts, and they do seem determined in the right spirit to make something more than the best of the situa- tion, They are going to keep house fentively. ost, no doubt, will keep house 'at Wome. School children on holi- day, the influx of relatives; Christmas-trées in closed rooms, Chhistmas presents in closed drawers; the reverberations of the wireless, the hammering and twining of decorations, the bark- ing of excited dogs, and the trip- ping over frightened cats; the bundles of letters, the catching of posts, the stirring of puddings; the triumphant {importations of turkeys by men of the household n the day when women of the ouséhold have received them from peulieties under long and secret agréements: the singing of ¢arols, the ringing of bells, the hastening to church and the fresh hopes for the future that through the last week fo the Day itself 'will be the scetie in many a dwelling. Ideal Settings But it looks this year as if for many, without domestic ties or seeking a rest for a brief space from domestic fatigues. House with a capital H would be spent in hotels. All round the coast and everywhere inland hotels are turn ing themselves into homely houses for Christmas festivities. You have but to read the pa- pers to see "Jolly Christmas Dor ty"; "Christmas parties where you will meet thoroughly nice people"; "Program of Christmas festivities free on request"; At- tractive Christmas program": "Special Christmas festivities'; "Program of Christmas Jollity"'; '"Tideal setting for a real Jollity"'y "Ideal setting for a real Christ- mag"; "Still a few rooms vacant for Christmas," and so on ad in- finftum, Frosty Sunsets The marked feature of the mo- ment is the number of country seats and manors which, having become hotels, now can offer (and certainly do offer) the most tradi- tional oldest--English setting of all to those who resort to them for Christmastide. The sparkling lawns, the walks in sheltered cor- ners of the great garden, the fros- ty sunsets at the end of long ave- nues, all thése and other delights and privileges of the squire, of his family, and of his guests, are now offered to everybody at terms suited to the times. It will be in keeping with the national temperament that out of public misfortune a reversion of mind towards the simpler and old- er pursuits of Christmastide may come to numbers this year. For- merly they celebrated Christmas by fleeing from it; now that they must face it, they will face it un- der the mistletoe. A very English way, after all. BRITISH PRODUCT BUYERS WARNED | Delay in Making Purchase Now May Prove Expensive Sheffield, Eng, Dec. 21. -- Major John Colville, secretary to the De- partment of Overseas Trade, told a Sheffield audience that "those over- scas buyers who are holding back in the belief that the pound will drop further may well find that they have failed to back the winning horse." Major Colville added that the Government, in conjunction with im- portant industrial oaganizations, was very seriously considering the problem of obtaining sterling re- mittances in payment for goods cx: ported from Great Britain, In reference to the tariff the Overseas Trade secretary said "du- ties are not like the laws of the Medes and Persians, unalterable They may be applied for the pur. pose of correcting the balance of trade, but their incidence and con- tinuance must also be justified by the test of efficient production both for the home and export markets." Major Colville dwelt on the Im- perial Economic Conference, saying the Government would attend "with eager minds and ready hands, de- termined in collaboration with our great Dominions and colonies to build up something better and some- thing of lasting good to our com- mon welfare. What a. great oppor- tunity that conference will give," he declared. "Most of the things that the world requires, whether raw materials or manufactured, are, or can be, produced within the Empire. Let us sce that we seize this oppor- tunity of welding the Empire to- gether on an economic basis and that we do not let the development of our great Imperial resources fall into the hands of foreign rivals. "If we mn the Empire can combine on a common trade policy we can face world competition in export trade with cagfidence and equani- mity." As a "small but practical in- stance" of what he meant, Major Colville cited a recent dispatch from Julian Piggott, United King- dom steel trade representative to Canada. Piggott, he declared, had obtamed with the greatest goodwill exactly what he asked for--a bet- ter market for British steel, As a result of negotiation carried on by Piggott, coupled with the overhauling of methods of supply in Great Britain, Major Colville de- clared the percentage of exports of British heavy steel to Canada had risen from three per cent in 1928 to nearly 25 per ecnt. during 1931, "l mention that to show that things can be done in Empire coun- tries, whatever the Jeremiahs say, provided they are approached with determination to succeed and with frankness, honesty and good will," he said. Major Colville also' referred to the appointment by the British Steel Exports Association of a full time representative at Montreal "in or- der to coumsolidate and strengthen heir sition" in Canada. He added that he believed a similar appoint- ment would be made in South Ame- rica in collaboration with his depart- ment by another great industry, the name of which he was unable to dis- ¢lose at the moment, GOLD RUSH BRINGS BOOM TO TILBURY R=, London, Ont, Dec. 21.-+Treasute hunters from all over Western On- tario and as far east as Toronto, have applied to Provincial Police for permission to join in the hunt for gold being carried on in the vicinity of Tilbury, Although 'the people of the district themselves ave became discouraged in their attempts to find buried treasure, mapy from other parts. of the pro- vinee who hape read stories of the old rush have swargted down on ilbury. The stories of hidden treasure have proved a boon to the merchants the town. Rooming houses, tels, garages and grocery stores ate doing more business than they ever have before. The hardware store has sold moze spades and shovels in the past week than it did during the rest of the year. ho- | tourists, CENSORS CLAIM FEW NEWS REELS OF CANADA SHOWN (Continued from page 1) gible for the increase in the num+ oér of rejections. The report adds: "The promiscuous display of revolvers and the general por- trayal of 'gun toting' remains prominent (in films from the (United States) as measured by the standards of Canada, where the carrying of concealed wea- pors is illegal and marks the pos- sessor of a potential If not an ac- tus) criminal." The report continues: "Due to the preponderance of United States films nearly cvery screen swry which includes prosecu- tions or deals with the adminis- tration of justice portrays the American jury trial, court-room decorum and judicial procedure. With nothing to distinguish the actors from those of any English-speaking country, there is a definite tendency to «cave the impression that these methods are British. The cumu- 'ative effect of such presentations 1s apt to give the impression that such methods prevail in Canada. in the public interest this 1s un- desirable. British films dealing with such themes afford a strik- ing contrast, Much Social Drinking "A significant phase of recent United States films, apart from their portrayal of what purports to be the methods of American Journalism, is the emphasis plac- od on the social drinking of li- quer In stories of contemporary Iife in the republic where liguor ts prohibited. The effect of this abroad should be a matter of national concern. It may be too soon to judge the results of 0 | Hays Code' adopted in 1930 by the leading producing companies ot the United States." In connection with the "news reels" the Board reported a fall- ing off in the percentage of Can- #dian {tems presented, following the customs requirement that news reel organizations from the United States are to pay duty on their equipment every time they srosa the border to cover a story. 'As the Canadian supply of such equipment of necessity is limited and confined to the Central rve- gion, Canada has almost been tavished not only from its own screen but also from that abroad," the report declares. The Bosrd finds, however, the supply of screen news from Great Bri- 1 tair has increased and "outstand- ing events in the mother country given general distribution." Attention is drawn to the con- tinned success of Ontario govern- ment produced films of educa- tional and scenic subjects which wore widely distributed througle out Canada, Great Britain and the United States. PLASKETT T0 JOIN OXFORD FACULTY Canadian Scientist Elected) to the Chair of Astronomy | Ottawa, Dec. 19.--Harry H. Plagkett, Professor of astrophy- sles .at Harvard University, and formerly of Ottawa, has just been elected to the Savilian professor- ship of astronomy, leading selen- tific appointment at Oxford, dat- ing from Jan. 1, according to word reaching here. He expects to sall for England on Dee, 26 for a month's visit at Oxford, and will assume the post permanently next June. The Savillan professorship, which includes the position of director of the Oxford: Observa- tory, is one of the highest scien- tific honors which the famous university can confer. Although the actual appoint- ment dates from the first of Jan- uary, Prof. Plaskett v 11] complete arrangements in which he is now engaged for the adjustment of a new 60-inch telescope destined for South Africa, befere taking over the Oxford chair, He will also continue research- es of the shapes and contour lines of sun gpectra upon which he has been working at Har- vard. The son of Dr. J. 8S. Plaskett, director of the Dominion Astro- physical Observatory tf Victoria, B.C., Prof, PlasRett is a graduate of the University of Toronto, and served in France as a lieutenant in the Canadian fiell artillery. After winning distinction in the astronomical field when on the staff of the Astrophyscal Obser- vatory in Victoria, he was ap- pointed a few years ago to the chair of astrophysics in Harvard, where he established a reputation as one of the leading scientists in his field. On Deo. 11 Prof. Plaskett's father, wag accorded the Flavelle medal of the Royal Boclety of Canada in recognition of scien- tific achievements, i -------------- MEXICO MAY ADOPT / IAN METHOD Mexi¢o City, Dec. 21, -- Mors could well pattern after Canada in its treatment of pests, the Mexi- can consul general at San Francisto reported in a recommendation to his ernment on how to increase fexico's tourist travel. , The report recommends elimina. tion of unnecessary ins on and taxation of personal belongings of $ It pointed to existing re- lations between Canada and the nited States as eliminating all needless discomforts to tourists, and suggests that like action by the Mexican Government would = draw many, additional tourists. MEN CONFESS T0 MURDER CHARGE Two of Accused Enter Pleas of Guilty at Their Trials Manchester, Dec. 21-~A higher standard of honesty among murder ers has been in evidence hére in the recent past. Recently, at the Man chester Assizes, two men accused of murder created sensations by Pleading guilty. The first was Solomon Stein, 21, of Charlotte street, Manchester, who confessel himself guilty of the murder of Mrs. Annie Riley. Thee second was Peter McVay, 27, a la- borer, pleaded guilty to the my ler of Sarah Ann Eaton, also a ¢ir- ried woman. Both men were sen tenced to death, the judge having no alternative but to impose the death penalty. A similar case occurred about two years ago at Liverpool. The pric oner, J. R. V. Clarke, 21, insisted on entering a plea of guilty, was sen: tenced and, in due course, executed In such cases, it is said, the pre- siding judge has no er to refuse to accept the plea of guilty and can only caytion the prisoner as to the consequences and inquire of the prison medical officer whether the man is in fit condition to plead. The cases of the two men rcfer- red to above are likely to be re- viewed by the Home fice and there is thought to be a possibility that the extreme penalty will not be exacted. NOT RECEIVING ANY PRIVILEGE Denial Taved That He Is Directing Operations From Jail Cell Chicago, Dec. 21. -- Reports that Alphonse (Scarface Al) Capone is running his crime syndicate by "re- mote control" from the county jail have resulted in a Federal investi- ~ation af his incarceration, The investigation is over; Govern: ment agents have found nothing tn substantiate the reports, and War- den David Moneypenny, white- haired giant of a man in charge of Cook County's "crack-proof" jail, is indignant over the whole affair. He said. that the charges were "poppy cock." "If Capone is running his rackets from this jail T can't understand how he does it," said the warden. "He's in a cell just like any other hood- lum. He's not getting any special privileges and you can bet your life that I'm not letting anybody in to sce him unless I know who he is and what he wants." Capone is behind the bars of per- haps the sturdiest jail in America, awaiting dispesition of his fight against an llsyéar penitentiary sen- tence for income tax fraud. window display. -, Give Footwear This Christmas More than ever before people appreciate a sensible gift. More than ever before Foctwear offers Greater Gift Values at the New Low Prices. See special He spends most of his time in a 'blue funk." Usually he sits in his hard chair with his head in his hands. Occasionally he reads cheap magazines, listens to the radio which blares from the end of the cell block and during recreation periods he plays pinochle with some of his jail mates. SEAWAY FOUGHT AS PLAN T0 BUILD MONTREAL PORT NewYork Senator Con- demns Project as Be- ing "All-British" Washington, Dec. 21. -- A plot whereby "Canada, paying noth- ing, would gain everything," wis seen: by Senator C., Copeland, Dem , New York, in the program 'aliing for ratification of a St. Aawrence Treaty during the pres- ent session. He referred to the aeaway propect as the All- Brit- ish Canal" ir predicting a bitter ba'tle over any prospective trea- ty snd announcing that he was rrepared 'o lead the Opposition. Completion of the route, he ne.d would make Montreal the iret por' of the continent and tend to "depopulate the port of New York." He held that the eo- ailed all-American canal throueh New Yor State, which provides for use of the Canadian Welland Canal for pessag: between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario is the in- avitable alternative and added hat this, "instead of drying up the harbor of New York, wil] dr} up. the harbor of Montreal." The Senator took this positior in the face of the statement is sued last week oy the Great iakes 8t. Lawrence Tidewater Association that Canada had spent more than twice as much a¢ the United States on the full in land waterway plan and the fac that Montreal, which he claims would be the chief beneficiary o the development, has provided 2 preponderance of the opposition to the project which has beer shown in Canada. Canda Would Get Trade 7 "The Canadians are shrewd traders, but this time their trade is a little too steep," he declaredhs in arguing that the project woulQge band over t¢ the Dominion com merce which the United State has developed over a period © 150 years, Pointing to the growth of Mon (rea' during the last decade, Sen ator Copeland emphasized tha more 'American wheat now clea through 'that port than throug the chief United States ports od the North Alantic. "Our national prosperity would suffer greatly," he declared through the completion of th nro'ect," Mew York State is now eon sidering the sale of the unprofit able Erie Canal t) the Federa Government, to provide the nue lens for the route which Senato! Copeland plans to support. I 1s generally recognized that ad vocaey of this program is offered jrimarily as a means of combat) ting the popularity of the 8 awrence project, for the othe plan has entirely failed to se cure significant legislative bac ing A Suggestion for Christmas Do you knew that a subscription to this newspaper s your relatives or friends who have moved away, makes a fine Christmas Gift. Why not re. member your dear ones this Christmas with a subscription to _ The Oshawa Daily Times This newspa letter from enjoym: those would be Uke a away when you give them such a welcome gift, Imagine that little group all gathered around listen ing to that budget of news print ed by this newspaper, from their old home town or locality. to The Oshawa Daily Times - a Choice Chrisimas Gift