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. THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1940 PAGE THREE anadian Trucks Carry Troops in gypt United States Press Grieves Over Death of No Briton Knew U.S. as Well Lord Lothian; Untimely Death Severe Blow Both to Britain and U.S.A. -- Place Will Be Difficult to Fill New York, Dec, 13 (CP).--Regret at the untimely death of the Mar- . quess of Lothian, British ambassa- dor to the United States who died early Thursday at the age of 58, | was widespread today and the press, unanimous in praising his skill in | handling Anglo-American relations | in his 15 months in office, also that the vacancy would be difficult to fill. Most United States newspapers, in paying editorial tribute to the late ambassador, touched at length upon Lord Lothian's wide know- ledge of the country and his tact and diplomacy in placing Britain's position 'before Americans. As the Boston Herald put it, 'no other English Ambassador has ever un- derstood us so well." Seldom has the death of a per- sonage received such attention in the press of the country. The story of his unexpected death was displayed under banner headlines and the front pages of most papers were covered with pictures of his career. The New York Times and Herald Tribune each devcted full- page layouts to his obituary. Representative editorial comment follows: Boston Christian Science Mani- tor: "Probably no British am- bassador ever spent such a success- ful year in Washington to witness such a drawing together of Britain and America . . . The ambassador's frankness, friendliness (many Am- ericans, including the president, called him by his first name) and diplomatic skill contributed great- ly." Both Nations Poorer Boston Herald: "As no other English ambassador has ever under- stood as so well, both nations are the poorer by his death. Coming at this critical hour, when the president, congress and the people must reach definite conclusions as to the extent of our aid to Eng- land, the loss is especially griev- ous." St. Louis Globe-Democrat: "The sudden death of the Marquess cr Lothian plucks from his nation's services a man who may be ranked as Britain's most capable and dis- tinguished diplomat. Lord Lothian wis a super-salesman for the Bri- tish cause. He succeeded as pro- bably no other Englishman could have. He was able to do so because he knew America." Washington Post: "In a very real sense Lord Lothian was a casualty of the war . . . Whatever the cause of his sudden death, the fatigue occasioned by overwork un- doubtedly played its part. History is certain to rank Lord Lothian with Lord: Bryce as one of the greatest of British envoys to the United States. His untimely death is a severe blcw to both countries. His place will be exceedingly diffi- cult to fill, Washington Star: "He was an ideal man for one of the heaviest responsibilities ever thrust upon a statesman . . . He met this res- ponsibility so 'well that his own popularity and the popularity of the country of¢which he has been # symbol among, us have constant- ¥ grown greater) since he has been Mm Washington," Always British Chicage Tribufe: "Lord Lothi- an's strength--a% strength common to British diplomlacy---was that ne never ceased for A moment to be a Brilish subject whose sole object was to advance ithe cause of his ceuntry by every legitimate means. He was respected |and admired even by those who do] not agree that it is to the inte: of the United States to take og ine measures he urged upon. us." * Philadelphia Record: "Lord Lo- thian understood Americans and American ways of thought and liv- ing probably better than any other top-flight British leader. He haa seen more of this country than most of its own citizens; had visit- ed 4 of the 48 states... He strengthened the bonds of under- standing and sympathy which so long have existed between his country 'and our own." 'Kansas City Star: "Lord Yothian was a singularly attractive person- ality, friendly, understancing, in- telligent and frank. with none of the 'front': that is often character- istic of diplomats . . . His honesty, fairness and ability to mest people made him an invaluable negotiator for the British government. His death at this is a heavy loss to both Britain and America." 'Baltimore Sun: "Lothian's char- acter was a complex one, with curious cynicisms and sardonic hu- mors, sometimes pny g throu his prevailing affabl ism. But it had alse a basis of faith--mystical faith if "you will in the essential dignity ofthe hu- Promoted CLAUDE E. MURRAY Who for 11 years served as Vice- President and General Manager of the Willard Storage Battery Com- pany of Canada, Ltd, has been named Vice-President and General Manager of the Willard Storage Battery Company with headquarters in Cleveland. Mr. Murray is well known in Oshawa automotive cir- cles. MIDLAND REGT. MAY TRAIN AT PETERBORO Believe Unit to Con- centrate for Intensive CRIPPLED KIDDIES REGEIVE GIFTS FROM SANTA CLAUS Children Royally Enter- tained by Rotary Club Last Evening Santa Claus made a pre-Christ- mas trip to Oshawa last night for the expectant and happy crippled children who were guests at the annual dinner and treat sponsored by the Oshawa Rotary Club at the Genosha Hotel. During the program which followed the delightful menu served in the main dining room, | which was attended by 32 bright- eyed children, some of whom were accompanied by their mbthers, the announcement that Santa was on his way from Port Hope, was greet- ed with cheers by all. The distribution of colored paper hats to the guests and hosts, pre- sent together with the Christmas decorations and the sparkling Christmas tree, made a festive scene which added to the gayety of the occasion. Then, too, the horns and whistles at each plate, which were generously used, gave opport- unity to the smallest as well as the larger boys and girls to make them selves heard at the gala event. A delightful program of music and entertainment provided by Ernie Bruce and Miss Beth Watson, who played the bagpipes, saxo- phones, xylophone and cornet with dance numbers during the dinner hour, was all that could be desired. Following the dinner acts of magic were performed by Ken Lancaster, accordion music was played by Mas- | ter Eric Kofmel, and musical num- bers were given by the Santa Claus | Band with the Junior Rotary or- | Charlie Ur- | and Fay | Brooks leading with violins under | | Mr. R. 8S. McLaughlin, taken a great interest in the hospi- | The $200,000 | chestra, Ross Alloway, ban, Arthur Hawkins the direction of Leonard Richer. The orchestra also lead in the sing- ing of familiar and favorite songs. Moving pictures of animated Car- Course | Bowmanville, Dec. 13. --Peterboro | Examiner reports the Midland Regi- | ment will be concentrated at the military training centre at Peter- | boro for several weeks during the | holiday season. No confirmation | could be obtained from the local | company but it is generally believed | they will soon be moved out for a couple of weeks' battalion concen- tration. The local Company has attract- | ed considerable attention along | main street this week. The first sign of commotion was when two sections und<: the leadership of Lieut. W. H. Oattes walked up and down main street with gas respira- tors on. This is the first time the boys have had them on and they treated it as quite a novel experi- ence. The men were again seen Wed- nesday morning shovelling and dig- ging out the snow in frent of the Royal Theatre. This was a com- | mendable gesture on the part of | the lads and only partly. repays Mrs. Ross for her kindness in allow- ing the Company the use of the theatre on Wednesday afternoons. The Theatre is also very fortunate | in having about the only clean strip of pavement along main street. It will certainly be a treat to see the curbs again. Readers will be interested in knowing that Canada no longer has a C.ASF. This group is known as the A. F. the "Active Formation," while the NP.AM. and any others will be known as the R. F. "Reserve Formation." The soldiers of Can- ada will in the future be known as the Canadian Militia, Another mascot has made its ap- pearance at the Barracks in the form of a giant Great Dane. A number of dogs have been hang- ing around the soldiers but none that can measure up in stature or calibre to this handsome brindle pup. The boys of the company should be proud to have such a mascot. Major F. E. Lycett has been con- fined to his bed with the mumps Capt. Curtiss has taken over temp- orary control of the company. To Stage Battle On Bowmanville Street Bowmanville, Dec. 13--Next Tues- day, Dec. 17th, at 5 p.m., Bowman- ville citizens are going to be treated to a thrilling experience. Right on our main street at battle is to be waged by soldiers of "D" Company Midland Regiment. Don't be frightened--for it's only going to be a sham battle, but there will be sev- eral thousand rounds of blank car- tridges usd, besides other thunder- ing equipment to give it a real war- like effect. This will let the citizens know that next Tuesday is the opening drive in the War Saving Campaign which is now in progress all across Canada. man individual and in the obliga- tion of government to uphold that dignity. "It was on the basis of this faith that he made his final' appeal to the people of the United States. It was not vmpessible that in that one speech he made in the most dramatic way possible, his greatest contribution to the empire he serv- ed, " toons with music added much to merriment. The climax was reached with the arrival of Santa Claus and the dis- | tribution of well filled baskets to every child present, who after re- ceiving their gifts gave three rous- | ing cheers for Santa Claus and for the Rotary Club. In a few well chosen words the guests were welcomed by Maurice | e Rotary Club Hart, president of and who also than of the crippled children' tee, those who assisted flim, and Mrs. Beamish who has taken a great interest in the children, for the chafrman commit- the success of the annual party. | Those who assisted in the musical nrogram were also tendered the ap- preciation of the club, Nurses assisted the children with the removal of their wraps and also with preparing them for the drive home after the party. Rotarians who ascisted at the party included J. C. Young, who had charge of transportation; Harry Brooks and Harry James, who pinned the name tags on the children: Rev. George Telford, who asked the blessing; S. R. Alger, as~ sisted by nurses, paper hats and noise makers; George Shreve and Newton Johns, placing the chairs in front of the stage; Len Richer, conducting the orchestra and Douglas Storie and Dr. A. J. R. Loos who assisted with setting up screens and attending lights. The singing of the National An~ them and the president's Christ. mas wish for a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year brought the happy event to a close. MURDERER FAILS IN COURT APPEAL Gordon R. Matthews Must Hang Jan. 23 For Killing Wife py Toronto, Dec. 13.--Gordon Ross Matthew, 21, must hang for the murder of his wife, Ethel, whose body was found in Erindale Pond last July. His appeal before the Appellate Court in Osgoode Hall yesterday failed. Matthew was found guilty by a jury sitting at Brampton and he was sentenced by Mr. Jus- tice Hope on Oct. 19 to hang Jan. 23. B. J. Spencer Pitt, counsel for | Matthew, said, following the dis- | missal, that he would appeal to the Minister of Justice at Ottawa, and that "every avenue would be ex- plored." : Mr. Pitt outlined thg argument that Mrs. Matthew ttfo car driven by her band on Brown's Line and received the in- juries which caused her death, and that Matthew, assuming she was dead, took the body to the pond, where it slipped from his grasp and slid down the embankment into the water, It was the contention of C. R Magone, K.C., representing the Crown, that after beating his wife Matthew put her in the pond while she was still living. The appeal was heard by Chiet Justice Robertson and Justices Mid- dleton, Masten, Henderson and Mc- Tague, Ps | bella Josephine Sykes the residue of her estate, something | over $100,000, for that purpose, fol- | | pital. distributing the | out of the | Will Officiate at Hospital Ceremony R. S. McLAUGHLIN T. K. CREIGHTON In coanection with the ceremonies of laying the foundation stone for new Sykes Memorial Wing at th e Oshawa General Hospital en Sat- urday afternoon, T, K. Creighton, chairman of the Board will preside and the stone will be laid by R. S. McLaughlin, Foundation Stone of New Wing Oshawa General Hospital To Be Laid Saturday Afternoon Sykes Memorial Wing Made Possible Through Bequest of Late Mrs. Sykes and Others Laying of the foundation stone for the new wing of the Oshawa Gen- eral Hospital will be attended by suitable ceremonies on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 14, when the actual laying of the stone will be done by tal since it was built. addition will be known as the Sykes | Memorial Wing, the late Mrs. Isa having lowing her death in November, 1935. Her will, probated in January, 1936, revealed the fine bequest to the hos- Other bequests have greatly helped to finance the new wing. T. K. Creighton, K.C., at the stone-laying ceremony which will be attended by civic and county officials, as well as outstanding citi- zens, members of the trustee board, members of the medical and nursing professions, the Women's Auxiliary and these who have taken an active interest in th2 hospital before and since it was erected. His worship Mayor J. C. Ander- son, K.C., who through his office as chief magistrate of the éity is an ex-officio member of the board, will be among the speakers. Work on the new wing started In November, the contract having been awarded to Bathe and McLellan, who erected the temporary quarters on the old bowling greens east of the hospital this summer to take | care of the overflow of patients. The new wing will face on Alma street and will be added at the western end of the present building. The new wing will extend back about 195 feet from the entrance, with a one-storey kitchen annex at the rear ingluded in the dimensions. The mal building will extend witht tie rear of the presént hospital building. It is expectea to complete the new addition during the coming year. Following the laying of the foun. dation stone on Saturday, a recep- tion and afternoon tea is being held for the guests, the invitations for which had to be limited owing to lack of accommodation, members of the board indicated. MEAN THIEF London--(CP)--A man who stole pennies from news-vendors' stands here, although he had plenty of money in his pockets, was fined £5 ($22.50). Appointment who has | left | also | chairman of | the Board of Trustees, is to preside | his arm around the dog's neck and TAIT M. HAWKINS Newly appointed advertising manager in Canada of the Stude- baker Corporation Limited. . Mr. Hawkins was born in Lunenburg, N.8;, and attended the Uriversity of New Brunswick. His business experience over 15 vears has been closely associated with the automo- bile industry and for several years he was associated with Socony- Vacuum and Industrial Acceptance Corporation. He joined Studebaker in 1939 as district sales manager for the Maritimes. Mr. Hawkins took over new postion oa December 1 ceeding B. A, Brown, who has be transferred to the United States, rl DOG RESCUES Vancouver, Dec, 13.-- his owner, James D. McLean, Kingway, New Westminster, from the Fraser River in October, 1339, "Alaska," 92-pound Malemute has been awarded the Dog World's In- ternational Diplema. The rescue took place at Yale, where McLean was employed as an investigator with the Canadian Na- tional Ratlways. McLean and the dog were crossing the river in a rowboat, which. was crushed by a submerged floating log. Man and dog were fcrced to swim for shore, and McLean suffered a cramp in his leg. Heeding the call of his .master, the dog turned back and went straight for him. McLean threw OWNER For rescuing 4166 4 finally they reached shore, where McLean lapsed into uncons:ious- ness, When he revived, he fcund the dog licking his face. Weekly Review Livestock Market Torduio, Dec. 13 (CP) --Calftle trade opened firm at the livestock market here this week but follow- ing deliveries by truck were heavy | enough to offset an early strength, The close was weak with a few hundred medium quality cattle un- seld, Veal calves lost gn early gain of 50 cents. Hogs were steady on live sales and 15 cents lower dressed. : Lambs gained 50 cpnts sheep held about steady. Choice weighty steers sold at $9 to $9.25 with other steers downwara to $7.50. Butcher steers and heif- ers closed at $6 to $8.25 after mak- ing $8.50 cn Monday's top. Fed calves were $8.50 to $10.50. Butcher cows sold up to $6 on Monday but cleared at $4.25 to $5.75, Cannecrs and cutlers were steady at $3 to $4 Butcher bulls sold at $5.26 to $6.25 with bolognas at $4.59 to $5.20 The few stcckers offered s8ld steady at $5 to $6.80. Good milkers and while with others downward to $45. Calves opened at $12 to $12.50 for choice and closed at a general top of $11 with a few at $11.50. Com- mon to medium vealers sold from $6 to $10. Grass calves were $5 to $5.50. Hogs dropped 15 cents on dressed weights in the face of a heavy run, The close was at $10.75 dressed for the basic grade. Live sales were steady for the week at $8.15. Sows sold at $475 to $5.50 on a dressed basis, Lambs held an eaply gain of 50 cents to close at $10.50 for good ones and wethers with other grades fron" §7 to $10. A. few choice Southdawns sold up to $12.00 for the holiday trade. Shesp sold mostly at $2.50 to $5.50 with some goed Might ewes at $6. Weekly Summary Sheep and Calves Hogs Lambs 2205 6,304 3109 1.293 3.454 2,/6Y 144,326 223,770 138.964 wi, This. week Ete Last Week ., 1940 to date ges' 1939 to date was broken about 100 B.C. CONANT CALLS G.L0.-UAV. PLEA "MISLEADING" Move to Release Pickets Criticized; Ottawa Matter Toronto, Dec. 13--Reference to the right of workmen to picket peacefully, in a resolution passed recently by members of the C.I.O. United Auto Workers, is "mislead- ing and indicates a misunderstand- ing of the law," Attorney-General Conant declared yesterday. The resolution asked for the safeguarding of the right to picket ang the release of forty-six union members who on Nov. 19 were fined $20 and costs or one month at Windsor on charges laid under the civil security laws. were picketing outside the plant of the Chrysler Corporation, - which was declared to be a "protected place" under the defense resolution and thereby immune from picket- ing. The part of which Mr objection asked for Ottawa Ontario Government leaders to be petitioned "to intervene" in this situaticn on the side of the democ- ratic way of life, that the rights of workingmen to peacefully picket shall be safeguarded and the forty- six convicted be released without penalty. . In the first place, the Attorney- General stressed, it was a Dominion the resolution passed by the Dominion Govern- ment, Under the Criminal Code, he said, peaceful picketing is permitted as long as nothing is done to com- i pel any person to. abstain "from doing anything lawful right to do or to do anything from which he has a lawful right to abstain." AVOID BUPLICATE CHRISTMAS GIFT ) | 'BY EXCHANGE Large Centres Check Names of Families Re- ceiving Yule Charity ttawa, Dee. 13--(CP)--Duplica- The forty-six | which he has a | \p..'puyiicn war Office but also em- to | Conant took particular | and | workers of Windsor | | are more matter in that the regulations were | tion of Christmas giving to neecy | families will be avoided in 10 large | Canadian cities' and some smaller ones by operation of the "Christ- | mas exchange" system, national headquarters of the Canadian Wel. fare Association said today. The 10 large centres are Halifax, | Montreal, ton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, Vancouver and Victoria. All these centres conduct annual community | chest campaigns. Calgary, Galt, | Ont, Moncton and other cities have indicated they also infend to centralize their Christmas plans. It is expected will be saved in these cities, one of- ficial said. today, by eliminating overlapping of the distributions made by various charitable organi- zations. It will be possible to pro- vide some Christmas cheer for needy families which otherwise would receive nothing. The Canadian Welfare Council has made a study of distribution of Christmas hampers and found that | from 14 to 21 per cent duplication of names would occur if the Christ- mas exchanges did not centralize operations in the various cities. Based op figures for last Christ- mas, it is estimated more than 14,- 000 families, individuals and orphan children, many of them ill or other- wise afflicted, will receive gifts otf food, toys and other things through the Christmas exchange in Toron- to alone. Montreal expects to reach 11,000 apd Vancouver 8,000, A total of at least 55,000 families and sin- gle men and women will receive gifts through the Dominion. Special efforts are being made to see that the soldiers' families who may be im need will have an abun- dant Christmas. » Welfare Council workers assist many communities to conserve funds by issuing a bulletin describe ing in detail how to set up a Christ- | where a few hundred names would be, reported. CANADA REPRESENT Washington, D.C.: Cangda is well represented in the current ts- sue of the capital's telephone dir- ectory. In addition to the listings of "Canadian Government," the Le- gation and the Canadian Nationa! Railways, three individuals named "Canada" appear; Connie, Eileen and Griffin, ANCIENT SWEDEN Stockholm--(CP)---With most of its neighbors at war, Sweden has been delving into old excavations and has proof that a Swelish'state existed 3,000 years ago but its power --_---- MOTHER PUNISHED Manchester--(CP) -- A mother who left her five-year-old daughter alone in her' house for cix days, only visiting her once a day to feed her, was sentenced to six months in springers brought $88 to $05 each 138,197 © 244,003 154,187 200 5166 3,354 mas exchange even in a small town Ottawa, Toronto, Hamil- | "at least $10,000" prison for wilful neglect. | | | | | | | "THOUSANDS OF THEM FIGURED IN DRIVE TO CAPTURE SIDI BARRANI Mechanized Trans - ports Familiar Sight in Oshawa; Sent to Egypt Months Ago Ottawa, Dec. 13.--Canadian-made motor trucks--thousands of them-- figured in the British drive in Egypt to capture Sidi Barrani, government officials admitted today. Canadian factories started long trainloads of mechanized transport rolling toward seaports en route to Egypt months ago. They concen- trated on orders for Egypt, with the knowledge that once the British forces were fully mechanized, the advance on the Italians would be begun. The same types of cars and trucks and gun tractors that rumbled through Toronto this fall during the Western Ontario manoeuvres are now carrying British forces beyond Sidi Barrani to wrest more territory from the Italians. Army officials here wait with the keenest interest word as to how the transports stood up under actual service conditions, because it is the first time that Canadian vehicles have been under fire. They than made-in-Canada; they were designed in Canada and the British Government has accept- ed that design as preferable to other types of motor transport. Canadian' motor companies, in conjunction with the Department of Defense, worked out vehicles to meet the requircments demanded by bodying some distinctly Canadian departures. Under the British war establish- ment, 2,000 mechanized units are ar | McLeod, $1.00; required for each division, entirely apart from trucks and motorcycles, It is belived that practically all the transport in Egypt was sent from Canada. In addition to sending army transe ports to Egypt, Canadian factoriés have been supplying other parts of the Empire. The first order--out= side the Canadian forces--went to India. Since then trucks have gone to Australia, New Zealand and the British Isles. Canadian factories, Munitions Minister Howe revealed some time ago, are turning out more mechanized units every day than factories in any other countty in the world. Donations To Greek : War Victims' Fund Further contributions to Greek War Victims' Fund is report ed by George Lakas who is acting for headquarter's committee, 115 Bond street, Toronto. Following are the amounts cf $1.00 and cver although there are ten contribu- tions of 50c in the amount to be deposited by Mr. Lakas: John Branton, $1.00; Mayfair Shop, $2.00; Siberry Clothing Store, $2.00; Horwich Store, $1.00; S. B. Collis, $2.00; Gold Medal Cleaners, $1.00; J. J. Rrowntree, $1.00; Clancy=- Gordon Summers, $1.00; John Sachy, $2.00; B. Crowell, and Rahme Bros, $1.00; J. A. Ante- bell, $2.00; B. A. Brewn, $1.00; D. Leone, $1.00; E. Cay, $1.00; W. J. Gifford, $1.00; Jerry McCabe, $1.00; John Kovacs, $1.00; Harcld Phillips, $1.00; Nesbitt's Ladies Wear, $1.00; Cooper-Smith Co., $2.00; Wm. Mate ten, $1.00; Fred Ball, 81.00; W. R. 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