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i» THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY. DECEMBER 20, 1940 PAGE THREE Outstanding Students Selected at O.C.V.L 'MISS DORCAS BEATON AND ROGER CONANT ACCLAIMED AT ANNUAL EXERCISES Guests Welcomed by A. E. O'Neill, Principal; Chairman of Board Praises Music . Auditorium Gay With Yuletide Decorations; Fine Program Given Over 1,400 students and their friends gathered in the auditorium of the Oshawa Collegiate and Vo- cational Institute for that institu- tion's annual commencement ex- ercises yesterday afternoon and saw Roger Conant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Conant, awarded the Mur- ray Johnston cane for the most outstanding boy in the school. At the same time Miss Dorcas Beaton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Beaton, received the Misses Ed- mondson award for the outstanding girl, amid the enthusiastic acclaim of the student body. Scholarships, prizes and gradua- tion diplomas were also awarded to a lengthy list of students, a partial list of which was published yester- day, chief among the winners being Dorcas Beaton and Florence Sing- er, Miss Beaton raore than doubled Honors received by being selected as the outstanding girl student. It is particularly noticeable that girls were in the majority in receiving the R. S. McLaughlin Proficiency Awards. Of the eight cash prizes only one boy received a reward. Gala Decorations Students of the art classes under the direction of Miss Dorothy Van Luven co-operated with the boys of the technical department to create a gala display of Christmas decorations in the auditorium that will leave a lasting impression on the students and their friends who gathered for the occasion. The rail- ing of the balcony surrounding the auditorium was completely covered with a number of original murals, each depicting a period in history. From the balcony hung 24 large [' 'brightly colored banners also exe- cuted 'by the students, while the walls were aglow with artistic lighting effects. From the.ceiling of the auditorium hung nine huge lan- gerns, each with four smaller lan- terns suspended from them. Over the stage was an arch made of jevergreens and interwoven with 'multi-colored electric Ughts. The Stage was flanked on either side by large Christmas trees @lso decorat- ed in an appropriate manner, The background for the presentations on the stage was provided by an impressive reproduction of a castle interior complete with a large glow- ing fireplace. Address of Welcome Visitors for the afternoon were welcomed by A. E, O'Neill, princi- pal, who also delivered a brief ad- dress during the presentation of diplomas and special awards. He saw a close relation between cul- ture and education. "Culture," he said, "has been defined as the abil- ity to do the right thing easily," and this, he held, was the funda- mental purpose of education. "In- formation and skill are valuable but education is broader in scope. It should make us happier, better and wiser. Of the three, it is probably most important tit it makes us better." In speaking of the cosmopolitan nature of the student body the speaker commended the students of foreign extraction for making such a good showing and said that this helped to prove his contention that no nation had a monopoly on good qualities. Mr. O'Neill said that all nationalities had a contribution to make to our civilization and hoped that ours would be a worthy one. He expressed a hope that we would try to cultivate and expand our good qualities, to this end. Mrs. R. 8. Mchaughlin, in pre- senting her hushand's proficiency awards, reminded students .that no rule of life better than the Golden Rule and] called upon .the young people to be earnest in all their efforts. Dr. HM. Cooke, chairman of the Board of Education, also addressed the gathering and made special reference to the work being done in the War Emergency Classes which, he said, were in operation 24 hours a day and wi continue on this basis until the 'world in which we live is freed paganism. He said students who took summer have taken ustry and are doing g this about. Dr. high tribute to the carried on in the success attained in of music * among positions in their bit to | | Program the. student, body Junior Glee Club. Club, and Orchestra, assisted by Richer, direc- tor of musie, provided musical numbers thi hout thé program As the openingmusical event on the program the shestra played the march, "Victory", 'directed by Mr. Richer, followed by "Festival Overs ture" under the direction of Mise Eunice Robinsoll. The Junior. Glee Club sang " ppy Song" and "Light of Bethlel by Miss Robinsons (Continued on F Senior Glee | CHOOSE LAWYERS AS GONGILIATION BOARD MEMBERS Convene Shortly To Hear Evidence in Goodyear Dispute Bowmanville, Dec. 20. -- Latest report on the Goodyear situation is that the following nominees have been chosen to constitute a Con- ciliation Board which will convene shortly to hear evidence from both sides in all matters presently in dispute. Victor Sinclair, barrister, of To- ronto, was chosen by the company. Andrew Brewin, barrister, of To- ronto, was chosen by the union. Judge J. G, Gillanders of the Court of Appeal, Toronto, has been chosen by the above nominees to act as chairman. This conforms to official procedure under the Act. It is expected that no meetings will be held until early in January and no prediction can be made at present as to where hearings are to take place nor the length of time required before a report can be made to the government. Meantime, work goes on as usual and general satisfaction is felt that harmony is to prevail during the festive season. PITILESS FOE LURKS IN YULE DECORATIONS Caution Should Be Used | To Prevent Disaster and Tragedy Christmas cheer! Logs hiss and crackle in the fire- place; the tree glitters and shim- mers; piles of gay-wrapped pack- ages huddle under the greenery; soft candlelight mellows the festive moment; evergreens make rooms and halls bowers of beauty. But, lurking amid these trappings of the Yule season is a watchful, pitiless foe--fire, In the bustle and excitement, everyday precautions too often are slackened and tragedy becomes the price of celebration. Files of the Canadian Under- writers' Association tell grim sto- ries of ruined homes and burned children. The Underwriters' Asso- ciation in the interest of the safety of all Canadians at Christmas therefore, today suggested the fol- lowing points to bear in mind dur- ing the holiday season; Screen the festive logs, for sparks smolder treacherously in rugs. Holly, mistletoe, ground pine and evergreen branches dry out. Never hang them on gas jets or oil lamps near the fire or against electric bulbs. Remove them after three days; then put them outside the house, not in the cellar. Stand the tree well away from the fireplace and electric lights, curtaing and drapes. Trim it with electric lights; never with candles. Check over all wiring and if the cover is frayed, discard it and buy anew. Never -- never -- use cotton wool, cut-paper decorations, cellu- loid ornaments. And don't smoke while trimming the tree. Gasoline, alcohol and kerosene toys are very dangerous. Supervise the little. ones as they use electrical toys, especially movie projectors and magic lanterns. Make sure all film it not inflammable. If you need more lights, let an expert do the work. Don't play the amateur electrician and tamper with extensions to light fixtures or wall outlets. Short circuits may fire the house; even light shocks may be fatal. + Buy nothing but standard, tested electrical equipment -- wirings, transformers, sockets, toys, etc. They all bear a test label; see that it is there, Sub-standard equipment may cost less, but its use may jeo- pardize home and family. Unwrapping gifts is the high point of the Great Day. But keep the room clear of litter. Put tissue and other flimsy wrappings in a metal receptacle immediately. And don't smoke while this tinder-like material is around. Candlelight conjures up old-time memories. But never place lighted candles in a window near curtains or drapes, in a draught, or near in- flammable table decorations. And if there is a mishap and somebody's clothes do flame, smo- ther at once. in rug, blankets or other heavy material. Make Christmas joyful, not sor- rowful! ' 'London -- (CP) -- Tenants are disputing their liability to pay rent for houses they have been forced to leave because of lurking time- bombs. A London magistrate up- held the tenants, but property own- | ers want their money, |THEFT OF BULBS OFF YULE TREES DESPICABLE ACT Twenty-Eight Taken Off One Tree; Tree at An other Residence Taken There aren't enough adjectives to describe the mean thief or thieves who have been taking electric light bulbs off lighted Christmas trees in the north end of the city. According to the police department, several complaints have been reg- istered. One resident reported that of the 28 colored bulbs on the tree outside his home, only four were left this. morning. Others report similar losses. This morning another resident reported that a tree had been stolen from the verandah of his home cn Simcoe street north and he will be obliged to get another one. Year after year this vandalism is practiced in Oshawa and so dis- gusted some residents in previous years that they stopped decorating the trees outside their homes. If this most despicable act does not cease it may lead the absence of all Christmas decorations outside residences in the city. In one in- stance it was reported that the bulbs were smashed nearby as parts of the glass were noticed. The lice are investigating. If the culprits are apprehended the full penalty of the law should be given them, it is felt by many. On Active Service Giles Warman, Ontario Regiment enlisted September BARNARD, Lance Corporal, (Tank) Corps, 8, 1939. BENNETT, Albert, land Regiment, enlisted August 1, 1940. BILTON, Arthur L, Aircrafts man, Royal Canadian Air Force, enlisted September 16, 1940. BROOKS, J. Gordon, Lance Cor- poral, Omtario Regiment (Tank) Corps, enlistéfl September 14, 1039. 'BROWN, Edward W. Private, Ontario Regiment (Tank) Corps, enlisted September, 1939. FOX, George Arthur, Corporal, Ontario Regiment (Tank) Corps, enlisted September 4, 1939. GOW, Robert Vernie, Ontario Regiment (Tank) cnlisted September 4, 1939. HUNGERFORD, Joseph Carlyle, Private, Lincoln-Welland Regiment. JACKSON, James Charles, Pri- vate, Ontario Regiment (Tank) Corps, enlisted September 21, 1939. LEE, James William, Lance Cor- poral, listed April 13, 1940. Private, Corps, LEGGOTT, R. E, AC2, Royal Canadian Air Force, enlisted August 28, 1940. LOVELOCK, John, 'Private, To- | ronto Scottish, enlisted January 10, | 1940. McDONALD, Edward Leo, A C 2, | Royal Canadian Air Force, enlisted August 29, 1940. McKNIGHT, Laurence Roy, Pri- vate, Ontario Regiment (Tank) Corps, enlisted September 12, 1939. MAPPLEBECK, Wilson, Private, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps, enlisted May, 1940. NAYLOR, Alfred Bert, Private, 2nd Field Ambulance, Royal Can. Army Medical Corps, August 9, 1940. NAYLOR, Russell Lloyd, Lance Corporal, 2nd Field Ambulance, Royal Can. Army Medical Corps, enlisted July 23, 1940. NAYLOR, William John, Private, 2nd Field Ambulance, Doyal Cana- dian Army Medical Corps, enlisted August 9, 1940. OGDEN, Elven T. H,, Private, 2nd Army Field Workshop, "Royal Cana- dian Ordnance Corps, enlisted Sep- tember 9, 1939. POGSON, Louis John, Lance Corporal, Ontario Regiment (Tank) Corps, enlisted September 3, 1939. ROZELL, B. R., Private, Ontario Regiment (Tank) Corps, enlisted September 13, 1939. ST. ANDREWS, Joseph Geoffrey, A C 2, Royal Canadian Air Force, A August 28, 1940, SKELTON, Reginald John, Pri- vate, Ontario Regiment (Tank) Corps, enlisted: September 9, 1039. WILSON, Herbert 8, Private Hastings and Prince Edward Regi- ment, enlisted February 28, 1940. Christmas Bonus For Employees Zeller's Ltd. Montreal, Dec. 20--At the Execu- tive Offices of Zeller's Limited here it was stated that the Christmas bonuses to be distributed this year to salespeople in the company's twenty-seven stores, and to clerical and warehouse staffs in the stores and in head office, wil{ total $20,000. Distribution of this amount will be made today. Zeller's, founded in November 1931, has distributed a Christmas bonus to its employees each year since its inception. Private, Mid- | 1st Midland Regiment, en-' enlisted | Popular Students at O.C. V. IL See them smiling. Miss Dorcas J. H. Beaton and Roger Conant, son the students, GOUNGIL VOTES T0 REVISE WAGES OF CIVIC EMPLOYEES Recommend Increase To Keep Pace With Living Costs Upward revision of all el ic wages and salaries in recommended to the 1041 City Council by the 1941 municipal council, as a result of a resolution adopted at the final coun- cil meeting last night. It followed a rebate in which Ald. S. R. Alger first sought to set salaries of all city hall officz employees at the salary paid in 1931, Later he chang- ed the definite increases to one, recommending definite salary. in- Beaton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. | of Attorney-General G. D. Conant | and Mrs, Conant, pictured above, were selected as the most outstanding students yesterday at the Oshawa Collegiate dnd Vocational Institute, | and their names were announced #t the commencement exercises held in the school auditorium, amid the enthusiastic and ybciferous acclaim of ~Photo by R. Holden. | without | RISHMEN WANT FIRE GIVE BRITAIN NAVAL BASES Edmonton Group Asks Oshawa Irishmen To Support Action Begorra! Edmonton Trishmen*qre looking for Oshawa Irishmen to be-2 gin agitatio nin the city to have Eire grant Great Britain use of naval | bases on her coast. A letter was sent to City Council asking support for a resolution urging such action and asking that the letter be passed on to all interested Irishmen who would sponsor a meeting to discuss the question. Lacking an alderman with unsul- lied Hibernian blood, City Council took no action except to release the letter for publication so that Osh- awa Pats and Mikes might get the idea and seek to support the Edmon- ton move. The letter from the Western city and the accompanying resolution follow: 716 McLeod Building, Edmonton, Alberta. December 10th, 1940 THE MAYOR, OSHAWA, Ontario. Dear Sir: A public meeting of native born Irishmen, as well as those of Irish extraction, at which many of the | general public were also present, has just been held in this city to con- sider the question of the Irish ports and air bases. We enclose for your information a copy of the Resolution passed at that meeting. There was a further Resolution | passed, requesting us as Chairman and Secretary of the meeting to forward a copy of this Resoluticn ta Mr. J. J. Hearne, the representative | of the Eire Governbent at Ottawa, | and to all the cities and chief towns in Canada, in the hope that Irish- i men in those cities and towns will take similar action, and pass simi- lar Resolutions. We will appreciate it if you will be good enough to communicate without delay with some represent- ative Irishman in your city, and hand over this letter to him, in the hope that he may be able to call a public meeting immediately as we 'have suggested. Yours truly, T. 8. Magee, Chairman. G. W. Hazlett, Secretary. WHEREAS in the present conflict between the Allies and the Axis Powers, Allied shipping is suffering heavy losses through enemy action; AND WHEREAS most of these losses are incurred in an area in close proximity to the Coasts of Eire; AND WHEREAS it is evident that such losses 'could be considerably reduced by permitting the Allies the use of ports and air bases in Eire; AND WHEREAS many lives, in- cluding those of innocent women and children, Have been lost through this enemy action; AND WHEREAS this enemy ac- tion threatens the lives of many from the Empire who have joined or are joining the Empire forces in defence of freedom of speech, press and religion, and in' defence of democracy; AND WHEREAS President de Valera has in the past appealed to: the Irish people abroad for assist- ance in establishing the Irish Free State, and in respect of which he received considerable support; BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Irish people of Edmonton and dis- trict, now appeal to the Government | given as a reason for reduced stock. Shortage of Turkey General | In Province With Prices Up| | oltice staff only. Regina Residents Find Turkeys Retailing at 16 to 25 Cents Per Pound-- Expensive Elsewhere (By The Canadian Press) Many Canadians may be eating fowl other than the traditional tur- key for Christmas dinner next Wed- nesday, but whether the entree is turkey, duck, chicken or goske, and no matter 'who gets the dfumstick, the farmer will get: the gravy. In 'a survey of Canadian poultry marke#s conducted by The Cana- | dian Press a shortage of turkeys was widely indicated with prices on al fowl generally higher than lps year. Although thé supply of geese, chickens and ducks seemed to be little below normal, prices were ex- pected to rise more in the - week. As one major ray of light, wholesalers and retailers alike | agreed that much of the benefit | from increased prices will go to the farmers, The shortage of fowl is in direct | opposite to last season, when the | poultry 'market was glutted. That oversupply may be an indirect cause of the current shortage. Some farm- | ers were sald to have reduced pro- | duction this season, fearing another | crowded market, Excessive rain in Western Canada during the brood season was also | | Western Canada's fowl expor{s sup- ply many other provinces in which production is small. A wide demand for fowl in large quantities: for army, navy and air force Christmas dinners also was | sald to have decreased the available supply. In Vancouver, prairie turkeys were reported selling for approximately 38 cents a pound, with the demand greater than the supply. But chick- ens and other fowl are plentiful, selling at about the same price as last year. Edmonton markets reported a re- duced supply of all fowl], particularly turkeys, with quality much lower. Saskatchewan--with the lowest re- | tail prices reported in the survey--- has about 20 per cent less poultry for sale than last year. In Regina | turkeys are retailing from 16 to 25 | cents a pound, with chickens around 20 cents a pound and other fowl from 15 to 20. ; Manitoba dealers report receipts | of turkeys 30 to 35 per cent below those of last year. Other fowl rose in price only about one cent a pound over 1939 in Winnipeg, with an ade- quate supply on sale. In Ontario, St. Thomas and Stratford ran against the current trend by reporting no turkey short- age, although fowl prices were higher. The poultry market at Tor- onto was firm yesterday, with ship- pers getting as high as 29 cents a pound for Grade A turkeys and chickens selling at 21 cents a pound Prices in Quebec were higher than in Ontario. In Montreal, mar- kets forecast a complete sellout with | the supply about 40 per cent below that of last year. | The shortage in Western Canada and Ontario producing centres also affected supply and prices in the Maritimes. In Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, native birds were report= ed to be of better quality than last year, Some Prince Edward Island mar- kets were reported to have decided not to stock turkeys in view of the shortage and the possibility that the supply would be inadequate to the demand, | of Eire to render available to the | British Government for the dura- tion of the present conflict, the ports and air pases of Eire so nec- essary for the efficient prosecut:zn of the war, > creases for the various employees. The finance chairman's proposal was rejected, however, in favor of one recommending a general upward revision of all city employees' pay in keeping with the rising living costs. Those who favored this plan protested against giving one groun definite hopes of pay Increases dealing with other city em- plovees wh re in tion insofar as the edule is concerned. ing for the general revision were Ald. Gifford, Dafoe, Bathe, Brown and Humphreys while Ald. Alger, Cay, Stacey and Coleman voted for definite salary suggestions for the n we the same posi 1931 salar Those voi- Police Are Entitled To Attend Meetings, C.C.F. Group Told Toronto, Dec. 20.--The Board of Police Commissioners yesterday re- fused to consider a protest receiv- | ed from B. E. Le C.CF, retary, regarding the attendance of police at their recent meeting, ad- dressed by Ontario president, C. H Millard, The officers notes, and had asked if a license | | had b2en obtained. "Police attend Liberal political meetings," said Kirkpatrick. "In fact lice attendance rften is for disturbances." "The police have as there as the press, | Constable Guthrie. was dropped. 1 vens, seC- and other Col. A. E. lack of po- responsible much right stated Chief The matter had taken | Council Splits 5 to 3 and Votes To Pay Only $600 of Balance The final payment by the Oshawa City Council to the Oshawa Cham- ber of Commerce will be $600, the council decided at its meeting last night when unpaid honorariums were authorized, Earlier in the year part of the grant for which $1,750 was placed in the budget. The pay- ment now authorized brings the total grant for 1940 to $1,200. Ald. 8. R. Alger and J. Coleman sponsored a motion that the balance of the budgeted amount or $1,150 be paid the chamber but an amend- ment by Ald. Finley Dafoe and W. H. Gifford calling for only a $600 payment was carried by a 5-3 vote. Claims No Obligation In supporting the amendment Ald. Gifford declared that the amount put in the budget for the Chamber | because of the fact the chamber had secured what that industries. Since then the Canadian Knox Glass Co pletely inactive while the proposed Czech glass industry development due to war conditions As a result there was no obligation on council to pay the larger amount as the basis on which that figure was set had disappeared. Mayor J. C. Anderson, was included that appeared at KC. =| pointed out that the Ohamber had forwarded a statement of the Cham- ber's operation and finances to each alderman and asked that those facts | be borne in mind in setting the | final payment, Those voting for Chamber grant were Ald. Dafoe, Bathd, Cay and Humphreys while Ald. Alger, man voted for the larger sum. Honorariums Approved Other honorariums approved by council Court of Revision | members $100 each: chairman of were police commission $100; mayor $800; | | and juvenile court judge $200 for | six months services. The 'latter official, Magistrate F. | 5S. Fbbs, appeared before council to give a verbal outline of what the added duties entailed by way od | | extra work. Since taking over the $600 was paid to the Chamber as | time to be new | has become com- | had withheld | the reduced | Gifford, | COUNCIL REDUCES GRANT. OF $1,750 TO $1,200 FOR OSHAWA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE dealt with. He has held many inter- views with experienced juvenile court officials and police officers in addition to interviews involved in handling various cases. When the honorarium for the juvenile court judge was set coupeil placed at $460 per year, midway be~ tween what Owen Sound is paying with circumstances similar to Osha« wa, and the rate of pay allowed in | larger centres, figuring the time actually spent in juvenile court | work. . Gift Cigars Costly When From States St. Thomas, Dec. 20, -- Cigars came at 32 cents apiece to a well- known St. Thomas business man. | They were sent as a gift from a | friend in Pittsburgh, but by the | time the duty, war tax, sales tax and what not had been paid they cost at least twice the original pur. chase price, This is the way it fig= [ures out: r Appraisal value of two boxes (fifty cigars), $5; duty rate by weight, 83.90 a box, or a total 'of | 8780; B per cent sales tax, $1.02; 10 ver cent special war exchange, | 50 cents: tax rate of $32 per thou- sand, $1.60; total cost of releasing two boxes cigars, $10.92; estimated purchase price to giver, $5; total cost of fifty cigars, $15.92. The local man was somewhat in | a quandary. He hesitated about ree | turning the cigars since the giver | was a husiness associate, so he paid the $10.92, and is now trying to get | 32 cents of enjoyment out of each smoke. 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