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# in for his b 'surzent a poilticsl circles for A Growing Newsper:>r in a Growing City | The Osh ama Bail Succeeding The Oshawa Reformer iy Times OL. 9--NO. 151 OSHAWA, ONTARIO, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1931 12 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy EIGHT PAGES NOMINEES D1 Mayoralty Situation Here is Still Very Uncertain ONE OF NOMINEES HAS QUALIFIED 50 FAR TO CONTEST MAYORALTY ontest Seems Likely For Public Utilities Commis- sion With J. C. Fowlds and W. H. Ross in Field Now as Candidates ALDERMANIC FIGHTS ALSO UNCERTAIN Nominees Are Slow in Four Have Filed Papers to Stand For Alderman Very few nominees for muni- elpal office had qualified as candi- dates far election at two o'clock this afternoon, With seventeen candidates nominated for the mayoralty not one had signed the necessary dec- Iaration qualifying him as a candidate, and the situation will gemain uncertain until nine o'clock this evening. Of the sixty-three. nominations made in the different wards of the city for the office of alder- man, four bad qualified at two o'clock, these candidates being as follows, -- Ward 3, North East, J. B. Hutcheson, Ward 4, South East, Louis S. Hyman and 8. J. Babe. Ward 5, Cedardale, A. J. ndell. ith fifteen nominees for membership in the Public Util- fties Commission two had for- mally qualified as candidates for election, these being J. C. Fowlds and W. H. Ross, As John Stacey snd R. D, Preston, the retiring commissioners, will probably quality, this indicates a possible contest for Utilities Commission. For Board of Education, with eleven nominees, two had qusli- fled 'early this afternoon, in the person of Allin F. Annis and'J. C. Anderson. It is expected that the other retiring trustees, E. A. Lovell and Dr. B. A, Brown, will probably - qualify before nine o'clock tonight. According to the Municipal Act all candidates have until nine o'clock tonight in which to com- plete the formal declaration which will quality them as candi- dates. JUDGE SUTHERLAND DIES AT OWEN SOUND; Owen Sound, Dec, 29. -- His Honor Charles T. Sutherland, Judge of the. County of Grey, died early today at his home here following an illness of several weeks, Born in India in 1866, Judre Sutherland came to Canada in 884 He was called to the bar t Osgoode Hall in 1802 ana was sppointed senior judge of Grey connty in 1912 and in 1919 be- came judge of the surrogate court. NEW RESTAURANT "A new restaurant, knemn the Princess Cafe, is opening to- mlbrrow morning in the premisus on King Street West, corner of Prince Street, formerly occupied as the Hydro office. The nronrie- tor is Mike Alex and all Oshawa helps being employed in both the dining-room and kitchen. The prem new equipment roughout and present a ne appearance. Japan is the latest nation to abandon Je sod standard. Fula movement gives signs of becoming unanin "us.--Peterboro Examiner. ------------------ 'bad re of the gen- wll tion a that the 'drunkest ra and fixtures very 'men in the crowd always insist on | Ni driving the car, The Argonaut. CONTEST ASSURED FOR EAST WHITBY TOWNSHIP COUNCIL Five Nominees Already in Field for Three Coun- cil Seats (Special to The Times) . Columbms, Dec. 29--Nominations in East Waitby township yesterday brought about the certainty of a contcot for the three seats on the township council, with the possibil- ities of a contest for the reeveship, and of an acclamation for Everett 'Warne for the office of deputy- reeve. In all, five nominations were made for reeve, three for deputy- reeve and fifteen for the township council. Of the five nominees for reeve, W. A. Lavis, deputy-reeve ior the last two years, has already qualified, and there is some possi- bility that John A, Nesbitt may also qualify. John Ross, the retiring reeve, was also nominated, but it is doubtiul if he is considering run- aing for another term. : Everret Warne, township council- jor, has qualified for deputy reeve, and it is understood that he will not be opnosed for this offices : Up to this forenoon, five nomin- ces for council had qualified, these being Lyman Gifford, Hector Stev- enson, A. G. Turner, James A. Mc- Kenzie and Maurice G. Hart. > The complete. list of nominees is as follows: : For Reeve: -- W. A. Lavis, John Ross, H, L, Pascoe, John A. Nesbitt and James A. McKenzie. For Deputy-Reeve:--M. G. Hart, G. L. Scott and Everett Warne. For Council (three to be elected) --Lyman Gifford, Henry Wilkins, H. L. Pascoe, E. W. Nesbitt, Morley Beath, Hector Stevenson, 4 Turner, Oliver C, Lander, James A. McKenzie, wa A. Jacklin, A.J Nesbitt, E. W. Webber, M. G. Hart, W. D. Dyer, and John Labrash. MANY NOMINATED "IN DARLINGTON Possibility Exists of Con- tests for All Muni- cipal Offices (Special to The Times) Hampton, Dec. 29--Keen interest was shown in the nominations for the Darlington Township Council here yesterday, three candidates be- ing nominated for reeve, four for deputy-reeve and ten for the three places on the township council. The possibilities as to contests are still uncertain, as the nominees have un+ til nine o'clock tonight to make up their minds as to whether they will stand for office or not. The list of nominations is as fol- 51 : For Reeve -- Charles A. Wight, George A. Stephens and George F. Allis. For Deputy-Reeve--A, L. Pascoe, Thomas Baker, Silas Williams, and {ses have been fitted up with' I. H. Mutto "For al. A. Blanchard, C. M. Carruthers, A. W. Allis, Silas yams, CG Thompeon, AE illett, omas evens, et Harold Macklin, and Lew- is Parsons, ar ener -------- REFUNE WAGE REDUCTIONS Halifax, Dec. 29.--""We have decided not to accept any reduc- tion in wages", President D. W. Morrison of the United Mine Workers, District No. 26, told the members of the Provincial Gov- ernment," and members.of the leg- {slature for the coal mining con- stituencies, as a conference on the ova Scotia coal mining situa- tion got under way here to-day. as Party Leader -in Legislature Toronto, De¢. 20.-The : first: pre-sessional caucus. of the Lib- eral Opposition in the Ontario Legislature will be héld 'at' the' » George Hotel, Toronto, on Thursday, Jan. 7. William 'B. N. Sinclair, K.C., will d the group through the coming session, whether he is elected Oshawa's new Mayor or not, : 5 2 The only possible absentee the caucus is 8. C. Tweed, North Waterloo, who is a4 at the present time - Rumor bas been 4 some time that Mr. Tweed would not return to Ontario this spring, thereby missing. the Legislature session entirely, but friends who have been in touch with him re- cently state that his intentions are to be on hand for the House opening, and to take his accus- tomed role of Liberal financial critic. . Members of the group declined last night to discuss the caucus. other than to state that a new ig a attack woul be work. ed. ou case any Royal Com- mission inquir~ {utd Hydro mig! lude their chauces of Alring | while A. PRE-HISTORIG MAN SUBJECT OF TALK AT ROTARY CLUB Made Vital Contributions to Modern Progress, Professor Said Taking his audience away vack into the days of primitive man, Professor T. F. Mcllwraith, M.A., (Cambridge) Ascoclate Profossor of Antropology of the University of Toronto and keeper of the eth- nological collection in the Royal Museum, gave a most interesting addresses at the Rotary luncheon yesterday. Speaking on the subject, "The Dawn of Buropean History," the Professor discussed the various ages of early man, and the con- clusions of scientists based on dis- coveries of skulls and bones and of the todls of these anclents. "The tools which they left be- hind," sald Professor McIlwraith, "are history in the truest sense of the word, because they are quite unintentional, having been thrown down as they were broken or for other reasons discarded." Early Tools Found One of the earliest tools in use oppeared to be a pear-shaped stone which served many pur- poses, This, the gpeaker sald, was in use when man was on the bor: der of true humanness. The discovery of the utilization of fire marked an {mportant step forward and resulted in the mak- ing of finer and more numerous tools for various uses. Evidence of some religious ten. dencies and the beginnings of art were indicative of a further ad- vance. The speaker described a typical case which he visited in Europe--one of forty or fifty sim- {lar caves--that could be entered only through a small aperture, leading into a long tunnel and through icy cold water, opening finally into a large cavern, the walls of which were decorated with nistnres of ani~als which (Continued on Page 3) CHRISTHAS P/RTY AT TH ARMOURIES Children of N.C.0.'s and Men Were Royally Entertained The Oshawa Armouries was the rcenc of a merry event last night, when the active and honorary members of the officers mess of tho Ontario Regiment entertain- ed the N.C.0.'s and men and their wives and children at a Christ- mas party. The armouries was beautifully decorated, with a large Christmas tree occupying a prominent place in the centre of the hall, A feature of the evening was the presentation of ¥ifts, not only to the scores of children who were assembled, but also to the non-commissioned officers and men, these being pro- vided by the members of the officers' mess of the regiment. Members of the hand, attired In clown costumes, played a large part in entertaining the party, and gave a liberal program of appropriate musical numbers in the course of the evening. Rifle- man Rickards, with vocal solos, and Bandsmen Corby, with in- rtrumental selections, also help- ed with the entertainment of the party. The appearance of Santa Claus, led by the band, and preceded by a number of telegrams indicating his progress along the route from the north, was a signal for an outburst of great enthusiasm, at- ter which he distributed the Major R. B. Smith, officer 'commanding the regiment, acted as chairman, and in welcoming the guests, wished them all the compliments of the season and a Eright and prosperous New Year. | mad FINED ON CHARGE OF BREWING BEER Mike Brabin Found Guilty Following Raid Made on His Home Mike Brabin, 128 Olive Avenge, was sentenced to pay a fine of $50 and costs with the option of 60 days in the county jail when he was found guilty in police court this morning of brewing beer for the consumption of others than mem- bers .f his own family. Police who raided the home of the accused on November 21 last stated that they found some 86 bot- ef iam ah er process of manufacture. A. W. S, Greer appear 3 'Ivor 1931); J. A. White, E. L. Chap- CORONER DECIDES NO INQUEST NECESSARY ON Letters Left Behind by De- ceased Indicate That He Was in Fear of Physical Breakdown--Gun Used Was Borrowed From C. A. Mason Some Weeks Ago No Inquest is to be held. in con- nection with the death of D. A, J. Swanson, prominent criminal lawyer of this city, who was found dead with a bullet wound in his head, slumped over the desk in his office yesterday af- ternoon, The Coroner, Dr. F. J. Rundle, who Investigated the tragedy, has declared his opin- fon that it was a clear case of suicide and does not consider it necessary that any jury should) be empanelled in this instance. Letters found on the dead man's desk, addressed to his wife, hiet of Police Owen D, Friend, J. A. McGibbon, the County Crown Attorney, and John Harris with whom he was connected as a professional man, lead to the belief that Mr, Swanson premedi- tated his fatal step for at least some hours, Feared Physical Breakdown These letters, none of which are being made public, all indi- cate that Mr, Swanson had lived recently in fear of a physical breakdown caused by falling health, and that this attitude of mind resulted in tho decision to take his own life. The gun with which Mr, Swan- son took his own life, found by the police lying on the floor of his office after the occurrence, was a .28 calibre revolver, one chamber only having been fired. LATED. A. J. SWANSON proved that this weapon was loaned to Mr, Swanson some seven or eight weeks ago by C. A. Mason, Buckingham Avenue, a personal friend of the dead man. Mr. Swanson requested the loan of this weapon for the purpose of having target practice, Mr. Mason readily complying and paturally having no idea that the gun would be used in a tragedy such as that enacted yesterday. Mr. Swanson was known to have attained considerable pro- ficiency in the use of this weapon recently, and in conversation re- cently with habitues of the Po- lice Court, fellow barristers, newspapermen and poyice officers, had boasted of his prowess as a hot. It is not thought by those who are in close touch with conditions leading up to the tragedy that Mr, Swanson contemplated sui- cide when he borrowed the gun with which he carried out his act and it is a curious fact that before approaching Mr, Mason with his request for the loan of the latter's gun the dead man also made a similar Teguest to Chief of Polico Friend, the Chief however, not being able to com ply. Put Business in Order Mr. Swanson is reported to have arrived at his office in the Alger Building yesterday morn- ing at the usual hour. He was, apparently, in his usual good spirits and bid J. McCauley, who conducts a cigar counter ip the entrance hall of the building, a hearty *'good morning" as usual. After arriving at his office he went carefully through his files putting his business in order as it he contemplated a journey, and turned over some of the busi- ness which he had under cousid- Further investigation has (Continued on Page 8) The forms of "Decluration of Qualification by Candidate" as required to be completeq under the Municipal Act by candidates for municipal office require every candidate sign a "solemn declara- tion" before the Clerk of the Municipality, Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, or Commis- sloner for taking affidavits, re- garding his status in the munici- pality. Clause 5 of this declaration reads "I gm not disfualified un- der the provisions of section B53 of the Municipal Act or under any other Act", On the back of this form of declaration appear extracts from section 53 of the Municipal Act, among which appear the follow- ing clauses: "An election commences with the day of nominations". "The following shall not be Non-payment of Taxes Before Nomination May Bar Nominees eligible to be elected a member of council or entitled to sit or vote therein: (r) A person whose taxes at the time of the election are overdue and unpaid " The terms of the Municipal Act may, therefore, to give them a literal and close interpretation, be construed as not permitting nominees for municipal office to qualify for election by the pay- ment of taxes the day after nom- inations. If this interpretation is placed on the Municipal Act the practice of prospective candidates postponing the payment of taxes until a few hours, or in some cases a few minutes prior to the expiration of the period allowed for qualification woulg automatic. ally cease, and no nominee whose taxes were unpaid at the time of nominations at 10 a.m. yesterday would be eligible to stand for election. PICKERING THP. Contests Are Expected For Offices of Reeve and Leputy-Reeve (Miss Jean Clark, Correspondent) Pickering, Dec, ¢8~"The following is a list of nominations for the Fick- ering Township Council, which were e at the annual meeting held at the Township Hall, Brougham, on Monday afternoon, 'The nominees have until 'l'uesday evening to qual ity, and while several whose names were proposed for councillors have expressed their intentions of not standing, it* is expected. that all those nominated for reeve and de- uty-reeve will qualify. There will be no second deputy for 1932 in ac- cordance with a bylaw passed, by the County Council. . Reeve -- G. L. Middleton (reeve man (1st deputy for 1931). Deputy=a B. Moore (2nd deputy for 1931); N. E. McEwen, V.S, Councillors (3 to be elected)--R. E. Mowbray and R. C. Reesor, 1931 councillors); W. A. Knox, Wm. An- derson, A. Diamond, Thos. Brown, W. H, Westney, Wm, Ree- sor, W. B. Powell, Mrs. Forsyth, Mrs. Brownridge. IRISH LAWYER DIES Dublin, «Dec. 29-Sir | Connor, prominent Irish ames O'- d for Brabin, C. Hall oted Tor the pro- and (forn. r attorney-general for Ireland, 1 NOMINATIONS IN [GLARKE TOWNSHIP NOMINATIONS HELD Deputy-Reeve W. Couch Is Given Re-election by Acclamation (Special to The Times) Orono, Dec. 29--The nomination meeting for Clarke township, held in the township hall here yesterday, was splendidly attended, and keen interest was taken in the discussion of the township's affairs. Towards the end of the meeting, personal- ities crept into the discussion, but these were not greatly appreciated by the audience, and the meeting was brought to a close. The nominations for office were as follows: For Reeve: Fred Lufkin, W. C. Dent and William Payne: For Deputy-Reeve -- W. Couch, elected by acclamation. For Council -- T. A, Reid, John eden, W. Patten and Arthur Mc- v. In the evening the meeting for trustees of the police village of Or- ono was held, and the old members of the board, W. Riddell, J, Gibson, and C, Kane were re-elected. Toronto, Dec. 20.-- Ernest Gaudry, motorman, and Thomas Patterson, Passenger, were seri- 'ously injured today when a Dun- dan car crashed into the rear end of a trailer and jumped the track. Miss Phyllis Martin and Miss Gwen W. Hillman were also hurt and nm' to hos CHRISTMAS EVENT AT KNOX CHURGH GREAT SUCCESS Splendid Program Present- ed by: Children of the Sunday School The auditorium of Knox Presby- terian Church was filled to capacity by the children of the Sunday School their parents and friends , iast night for the annual Christmas entertainment. All the classes of the § School took part in a varied pro- gram of music, recitations and short plays, the talents of the children be- ing splendidly demonstrated by the | character of the entertainment pro- vided. The singing of the classes was especially good, and won the warm applause of the large audi- ence. A short play, "Santa Claus on the Air" by the members of Mrs. Local's class, was very well present- ed, and much appreciated, while the members of Miss I. Munro's Class also gave a short play appropriate to the Christmas season, Rev. D. Munro, minister of the church, briefly addressed the gath- ering, stressing the true significance of the Christmas season, At the close of the program, Santa Claus appeared, and made the children nore happy than ever by distribut- ing gifts of fruit and candies to all of them. The program which was sented wae ac 'ollows: Recitation, ....ald Henderson. Song, Isobel Bowman. Dialogue, Lesiic Gouldburn and James Miller, Song, "No room in the Inn," Miss v. Munro's Class. Recitation, Jean Creighton, Recitation, Muriel Morrison. Chorus, "Jingle Bells", Miss M. Mechin's Class, Reading, Isobel Campbell, "The Star", Recitation--Evelyn Wright, Play, "Santa Claus on the Air", Mrs. Local's Class. Recitation, Annie Brooks. Recitation, Donald Stuart. Recitation, Bill Beamish. Solo, Miss Isobel McDonald. Recitations by Evelyn Weir, Mar- jorie McNichol, Jean Muir, Velma Morton, Jean McDonald and Mary Dunlop. Chorus, Primary Recitation, Florence Munro. Reditation, Bernard Morrison. Song, Marie LeRoy, "Star of the "Away in a Manger", Class. st" Song by four girls of Miss Ses- son's class. Song by Margaret Cormack and Barbara Small, "Once in Royal Da- vid's City." ; Drill, "Christmas Candles", Miss M_ Sisson's Class.. Reading by Bernice Fuller, "If I had not come". "In His Service Now", Mr. Cor- mack's Class. Piano selection, Angus Hood. Play, Miss |. Munro's Class. Recitation, Donald Smallbone. ALDERMAN LUKE AGAIN CANDIDATE Name Was Not Included in List of Nominees Given Out Yesterday Ald. J. H. R, Luke, who has represented the North East Ward in City Council for some years, was again nominated for election vosterday in the same ward. In yesterday's issue of The Times the name of Ald. Luke was included among those who have served in this year's City Council, but who were not nom- {nated for re-election. The error occurred at the close of the nom- inations held in Mary Street School when through an unfort- unate omission, Ald. Luke's name 'was pot included among the names of nominees given to the representative of this paper. Ald. Luke's services as an ald- ermap have been most valuable and those with whom' he has serv- ed as a member of council look for him to be occupying his seat again in 1932 OF LOCAL COUPLE Mr. and Mrs. John Hall to Be Honored at Family Reunion Tonight Mr. and Mrs, John Hall, 110 Alma Street, are today celebrat- ing the golden anniversary of their wedding which took place in Ebenezer fifty years ago today. A big family re-union is being held this evening when it is ex- pected about seventy-five mem- bers of the family and intimate triends will be present. Mr. and. Mrs. Hall were the re- ciplents of many warn | WHITBY TOWNSHIP | COUNGIL GIVEN AN ACCLAMATION Coun cil of 1931 Finished Year With Surplus of $3,000 Brooklin, Dec. 29.--The Coun- jell of Whitby Township was re- turned to power by acclamation at the nomination meeting held in Brooklin on Monday after- noon. The Council] comprises Charles L. Mackey, reeve; W, J. Cook, Lorne Kemp, J. H. Jones and Walter F. Welr. The Fire Trustee for the ham- let of Brooklin is William Lade, Nominated for Council for 1932 were Percy Stover, Roy Lick, John Graves, Innis Grant, all of whom withdrew at the ritevayery meeting which follow- Reeve Mackey enters upon his ihird term in that office. Had a Surplas A feature of the financial statoment presented to the meet- ing was a surplus of over $3,000, which, includes the government grants on roads. Without these, however, there would have been a surplus of over $300. The Council was commended by var- fous speakers for its efforts to ef- fect economy, and there seemed to be general satisfaction with the work accomplished, Reference was made, and re- gret expressed, at the death of Mrs. Welr, wife of Councillor Walter Weir, which occurred in the village on Sunday, Members of the Council will personally send a spray. COUNCIL MEETS TOMORROW NIGHT Final Meeting of Year to Consider Report of Treasurer SRR City Council has been called to hold the final meeting for this year at 7.30 o'clock to-morrow, Wednes- day, night. The meeting is necessary for the passing of accounts while the re- port recently issued by the City Treasurer, copies of which have al- ready been distributed among the members of council, will be form- ally tabled for discussion. At this meeting it is expected that Ald. G. T. Morris will bring up the matter of the proposed agreement between the city and the Township of Whitby: whereby the township will defray some portion of the cost of maintaining the court room, lock- un, and other legal offices of which the township makes use from time to time. DE TRAINS AID STAGE Berlin.--A reduction in fares, amounting to more than 30 per cent., is offered by the German federal railways to. persons de- siring to hear symphonles or operas or to attend legitimate theatres in the next largest city. This privilege does not apply to vaudeville and movie patrons, however. ulations from their many friends today and were looking forward to this evening's function with tappy anticipation, CUSS MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS LARGE GATHERING AT COUNCIL CHAMBER FOR MEETING OF ELECTORS Few of Nominees Appear at Meeting, and Most of Them Were Non-Com- mittal as to Their Inten- tions CITY FINANCES DECLARED SOUND Members of 1931 Council Claim City's Business Transacted on Economic al Basis--Need for Fur- ther Economy Stressed ° The public meeting held last night in the City Council Chamber, for the purpose of hearing candidates to municipal office regarding their policies if elected at the approaching municipal election, was very well at- tended, the chamber being crowded to the doors. While only a minority of the nominees for civic office spoke at the meeting, only eight of the speakers definitely announced their intentions as to whether they would stand for election, as follows: Mayor Ernie Marks, who repeat ed his former declaration that he was retiring from active participa- tion in civic business. a Ald. E. Jackson, who announced 2 his intention to run for alderman. Eddie McDonald, who stated that he. was "definitely a candidate for mayor. Ald, F. O. Kirby, who secks re election as alderman. : Ald. Louis Hyman, who is to run for re-election and who stated "I have alreadv qualified." Robert Brooks, who was nomin- ated for alderman but who is not seeking election. : 3 Clifford Harman, who is going to stand in North West Ward. * ° . A. L. Bouckley, who announced his decision that he would not be a candidate though nominated for alderman. In addition to these eight meh. ; F."W. Watkinson expressed 3 very frankly regarding his: position since receiving the nomination for alderman. "I may possibly run, that = is if some good Samaritan comes = along between now and nine o'clock 3 to-morrow night and pays my taxes' said Mr. Watkinson. At the commencement of the = meeting Dr, F. L. Henry, Chairman of the Board of Parks Commission= ers, was elected as Chairman, and called on each and every nominee | for the mayoralty, City: Public Utilities Commission, Baord of Education in turn, com= = mencing with the nominees for the 3 mayoralty. Mayor Ernie Marks . Mayor Marks stated that the city had undoubtedly passed through a = most strenuous year in 1931, ani thanked every member of the City | Council for the splendid co-operas tion given him during the year "There is an old saying that a house divided against itself cannot stand™ = said the Mayor, "and the reason we: got 'along so well is that instead = of squabbling amongst ourselves y have gone ahead. And in my opines ion we have completed the year in A. 1. shape." : 5 Dealing with the financial si tion the Mayor stated "the posi of Oshawa to-day is finane sound. We have completed the y practically without a deficit, cause we have got $10,000 on k from the sale of the gas plant w! we can use to cover the (Continued on Page 8) COLOMBO HAS TWO Ji MODEL VILLAGI pen Colombo.--Two crimeless lages have been, discovered Ceylon by the Prevention @ Crime Association. The © y these municipalities are. gannaapahalawalatara and godamivanapalana, which explain why their virtues have been unspoken hitherto, Ottawa, Dec, 29.-- Establishing that ex-soldiers who had com- muted their pension were still en- titled to pension, under the terms of the Pension Act of 1930, even if the disability for which they were originally pensioned was now less than before, the pension tribupal yesterday handed down a Judgment in a test case involv. ing a pension-commuter, the Board of Pension Commissiosers and Geqrges Gonthier, Auditor- General. The case will, by agree- ment, continue on to the Pension Appeal Court, whose decision re- lative to interpretations of the Pension Act is final. To-day's de- cision affects only a small number of the 9,000-0dd pensioners who had commuted and have sought readjustment. The point: at issue was raised Tribunal Says Commutation Doe Not Bar Ex-soldiers From Pensi by the Auditor-General, who that the act did not authorize toration and readjustment pension to an ex-pensioner had commuted such pension i who, on appeal! for _restoratie was found to be sufferin a lesser disability than. for which he was first p It arose from the aw the Board of Pension Col sioners of reinstatement smaller assessment than fom ly to a man who had com Lis pension, several years The Ae 0 Onatia y above decision was given was of Arthur J. Humi, ag war veteran, whose pensiol reinstated a little over ago the reinstatement challenged by the audito! aaa a a a