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VOL. 66.â€"NO. 3375 thueolfloocforflrebepoflmt Little Business At March Council Meeting Owing to illness among the members the regular March meeting which was to have been held on Monday evening was postponed until Tuesday, when a full council was present. There were a few routine items of business to come before the council, but it might be de- the fire department. Previous to the meeting the are and light committee had asked for figures from the leading manufacturing companies and repreâ€" sentatives were present from the Good- year. DunIOp and Dominion firms. The prices were identical, and the council finally decided on hose costing $1 a foot. which, although lighter than the more expensive kind, contained the same quality tubing. The only differ- ence was in the covering, and for a town like Durham, where the hose was not used extensively the lighter hose was considered satisfactory. It was cov- ered by the same guarantee, and while it would not stand the same outside wear the deterioration of the tubing. the life of the hose, was no diflerent. Messrs. Brooker for the Goodyear, Stewart for the DunIOp, and Reid for the Dominion. were present for their companies. but there was little to tell. All three were good companies. their wares were made up to C.F.U.A. stand- ards. and it was only a matter of price. It was finally decided to buy 150 feet each from all three companies, to be delivered at once. Fire Chief Mc- Donald was present and told of the re- quirements of the brigade. W to Toronto Mayor Murdock was appointed dele- gate to a meeting in Toronto when a deputation is to meet Premier Henry on March 14. The delegation is to deal with the repatriation of aliens, those who wish to return to their own coun- tries. have no funds. but could not be considered deportees. Another clause has to do with the continuance of di- rect relief for unemployment, and- this the deputation will urge continued. It is considered advisable to continue building the trans-Canada highway as an unemployment relief measure, and the construction of footpaths along provincial highways will also be taken up with Premier Henry. The deputation will urge on the gov- ernment that they pay the whole cost of secondary education, which is be- coming a burden on the smaller urban centres. Another matter to be laid before the Premier is that urban councils have the power to revise the estimates of all school boards subject to their right of appeal to the minister of education, and the Dominion Government is to be asked to inaugurate contributory un- employment insurance. A letter was received from W. A. C. N. R. at Toronto regarding the res- toration or a double train service on the C. N. R.Mr.K1nsalnd said the mute: was being given consideration. A letter was received from the secre- tary of the Public school board regard- My Eveningâ€"Mum Murdock Delente to Toronto. ins the fire insurance policies on the Public school. As the trustees of the buildings the trustees felt they were entitled to hold the policies, but as- sured the council they were Open for their inspection at any time. The clerk was instructed to insist that these pol- icies be handed over to the council to be deposited with the town's other gem patients laid over for further con- sideration. As a result of a Ministerial Order of February 10, 1932, all foxes entering or leaving the province of Prince Edward Island must be inspected by a qualified veterinary inspector. The order also provides that no foxes shall be import- ed into or edo from the island un- less accompanied by a federal Inspec- tor's certificate of inspection. TEMPERATURES FOB PAST WEEK 83m. Max. Min. Snow QUARANTINE P. E. l. FOXES meeting at which little or THE ”UHAM CHRONICLE 13 10 at of the local Trail Ranger and Tuxls Groups was held in the basement of Queen Street United church last Friday even- ing and was a most successful affair in every way. At half past six about eighty fathers, boys and leaders sat down to a bountiful repast prepared by the la- dies of the church. The room and tables were tastefully decorated in a yellow and green combination and the banâ€" quet was all that could be desired. After the good things had been par- taken of by those present the program was opened by a few remarks by Dr. J. F. Grant, who acted as toastmaster' in the place of Dr. J. B. Jamieson, who was unavoidably absent. The speaker of the evening, C. F. Plewman, execu- tive secretary of the Ontario Boys’ Work Board, was introduced to thei gathering by M. H. Bailey, and Mr. Plewman then led in a community sing-song. After this the following toasts were proposed: ‘Our King and Country," by the toastmaster; “The Church," proposed by Geo. Almack and responded to by Rev. B. D. Armstrong; "Our Mothers,” prOposed by Robert Noble, responded to by Mrs. (Rev.) W. C. Almack; “Our Dads,“ proposed by Clyde McCallum, responded to by W. A. Glass; “Tuxis and Trail Rangers,” pr0posed by Frank Ritchie. responded to by Gordon Grant. A very interest- ing number on the program was the presentation of the medals won local- ly in the recent bond selling campaign. They were' presented by Alex. Sim, Minister of Education in the Older FATHER SON BANQUET SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION Boys’ Parllament, as follows: Gold medal, Clyde McCallum; silver medal, Ross Lluder; bronze medals, Verdun McDonald, Rosswell Middleton, George Braithwaite. Other numbers on the program which were much enjoyed were a piano solo by Allie McGirr and a solo by Mr. Bert Saunders. Mr. Plewman’s address came at the end of the program and he spoke chiefly to the dads present dwelling mainly on the value of companionship between father and son, and also on the value of the right, home attitude in a boy’s life. Newly-Elected Bishop of Huron Men- tion for Honor Should Bishop Sweeney Decline. The house of bishops of the Angli- can Church of Ontario will meet at Kingston on March 29 to elect an arch- bishOp to succeed the late Most Rev. David Williams of Huron. DR. SEAGAR MAY BE NAMED ARCHBISHOP As all the bishOps of the province will be present at Kingston on the date named to attend the consecration of Rev. John Lyons, as BishOp of the Dio- cese of Ontario, it was decided to meet after the ceremony to name an arch- bishOp. Usually the senior bishop of the province is selected for the honor. Fol- lowing this custom the honor would fall on BishOp Sweeney of Toronto, but ’oecause of his advanced years and the state of his health, it is highly prob- able that he will decline. Such a con- tingency has never before faced the bishops and it is stated that should it ‘occur they will consider themselves me to choose any one of their number iwithout regard to the next in senior- ty. In this event it is declared highly probable that the choice would be either BishOp Seagar of Huron or Bi- ShOp Roper of Ottawa, with the chances favoring the former. The Father and Son Banquet of the day Night. The fire brigade had a run about 11 o‘clock Monday morning to what might have been a bad chimney fire at the residence of Mr. S. F. Robins, CPR. station agent, which, whiie dangerous it not attended to, did a minimum amount of damage. The brigade made a good run and Were on the scene in 300d time. Mr. Robins has asked the Chronicle to thank them for their as- sistance and good work. from Fort William this week, that he had been the successful contestant for 3 Plymouth sedan in a contest put on by the Fort William hockey club. He expects to get delivery of the car at Windsor and is awaiting further word. lathe meantime, hehasa new car Mr. Roy Matthews received word CHIMNEY FIRE MONDAY WON PLYMOUTH CAR ERRHAM, ONTARIO, CANADA, THURSDAY, MARCH 10,1932 Those who sighed for a good old- time winter’s snow storm to break the monotony of one of the mildest and most snowless winters in the memory of the present generation, had their wishes well attended to last Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. It was a real March storm and the only thing that saved the country from a complete tie- up was the absence of snow before the present storm paid its visit. While the snowfall was not over a foot to fif- teen inches in this week’s blast, the wind seemed to pile it into the roads, and they were blocked for a day in some cases, while in others they are still impassable for cars, and hard for horses and sleighs. Had there been any amount of snow on me ground before the last storm there is no telling what ,might have happened, as the wind was ’at a high velocity and the little snow 'which did fall, assisted by the wind, lmade travelling exceedingly difficult. Old-Time Storm Visited Ontario This Week Down Stratford way the roads were blocked as badly as in this neighbor- hood. The principal reason was that the weatherman outguessed the high- ways department, which had, on the surmise there woud be no more severe storms, taken down a lot of the snow fences. The storm tock full advantage of it. On the Meaford to Owen Sound road the conditions were also bad. It was the intention of the department to keep this road Open this winter and for this work a snOWplough had been stationed at Owen Sound all winter. Never having been needed. and the sea- son getting late, it was taken to To- ronto about the first of the monthâ€"- and then the storm. Hockey Boys Handicapped Locally, the most inconvenienced party we have heard of were the hock- ey boys, members of the junior team that played Monday night in Listowel. ,They left here about 5.30. landed at iListovtlel some time about 9 o'clock and lplayed their game. On the return trip lthey left Listowel at 12.45 and arrived {in Durham at 6.15, tired and sleepy, and not altogether enthusiastic amut. mix- lmg hockey and motor tours. Snow Fences Gone 1 l Many cars were reported in the ditch or tied up with the snow, but by Tuesâ€" day afternoon the main highways were passable. The senior team, playing at Erin, decided to go by train for their Tuesday night’s game. Inquiry at the Department of Highâ€" ways here elicitated the information that No. 6 Highway Tuesday noon was open from Toronto to Mount Forest, and that the road between Durham and that town would be opened that after- noon. East and west highways gener- ally were open, and while there was considerable inconvenience, even No. '10 Highway, where they are said to have real snow storms, was Open from To- ronto as far north as F'lesherton. The storm was of brief duration and the roads were quickly Opened. so that now motoring is possible on any of the provincial roads and generally on the east and west roads. Country roads. however, are not Open for motor cars. With a rising barometer and the wind from the south this (Wednesday) at- ternoo, it looks like another spell of soft weather is on the way and in a few days this week's storm will be but Three-Day Blowâ€"Snowfall Not Un duly Heavy, But Blew On to Roads. Northern League Semi-Final Clash on Local Rink Tonight Should Be In- terestingâ€"Ms Won at Erin Tues- day, 3 to 1. ERIN TEAM HERE The Northern League semi-final sen- ior fixture in Durham rink tonight should be an interesting game, and will likely draw a good crowd. This is the second match between these teams, the locals having defeated the Erin- ites at Erin on Tuesday night 3 to 1. Despite this, the management has no idea of an easy victory, as the small ice surface at Erin was a detriment to both teams and on the larger surface here it is anticipated the locals will have to step to win. Goals count on {the round, and this will help some. At Erin the score by periods was 0-0, 2-0, and 3-1, the local goals being gar- nered by Dean, Rowe and C. McGlrr. The local line-up was: Goal, Mc- Eachnie; defense. Wilson, and Dean; centre, C. MeGlrr; wings, Rowe and McIlralth; alternates, R. McGlrr and Murdock. memory and the roads bare of snow IN RETURN GAME THOMAS ALLAN Durham lost one of its most promin- ent citizens by death on Tuesday in the passing of Mr. Thomas Allan, a resi- dent of this community for nearly 75 years, and of this town for nearly 45 years. He had been ill for slightly over two weeks and was bedIast for ten days before his death. Death was the result of a general breakdown, and while he had not been himself for some months previous to confinement to his home, he was exceptionally strong and heal- thy for a man of his years. The late Mr. Allan, who was in his 8lst year, was born in Dumfries, Scot- land, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Allan, and came to Canada with his parents in 1854, the family settling in Trafalgar. Four years afterwards they moved to Lot 15, Concession 3, Egremont, where be grew to young manhood. He was the lastof a family of five sons and one daughter. After spending his younger years on the farm with his parents, Mr. Allan decided on school teaching as his life’s work, and after receiving his education ‘ commenced teaching in Egremont ini 1877. He taught for a time in Garam fraxa, then in the Barrie and Brock- ville High Schools, finally coming to Durham in 1888, where he had since made his home. He was one of the best known educationists in this part of Ontario, and for years was the head of the Durham Model and Continuation schools until the present High school building was erected in 1915, when he accepted the principalship, a position he held until he retired in 1919. after a continuous teaching experience of 43 years, 31 of which were spent in Dur- ham. His success in his lfe's work is attested by the hundreds of young men and women who received their educa- tion under his tutelage. now holding prominent positions in various parts of the world, and who. on his retire- ment in 1919, joined with the citizens 'of the town in doing honor to their esteemed teacher and friend. Besides his activities along educa- tional lines, Mr. Allan had during his whole life taken an active interest in church work, being a member of Knox church here, where he was for a time on the board of managers. was an elder for many years. occupied the position of Sunday school superintendent for a long period. and in many other ways identified himself with his church. He as also a member of the Durham council for several years. served in the capacity of mayor for two or three terms, and took a deep interest in the town’s general welfare. Although Mr. Allan was first of all a man of work and deeds he was also a man of pleasure. and no reference to his past life would be complete with- out a reference to his prowess as a fisherman. As a disciple of Isaak Wal- ton, we believe he had no peers in South Grey and there was scarcely a foot of the streams in this section of the province with which he was not intimately familiar. If Mr. Allan could not get a fish in any certain part of the stream it was wasted eflort for others to try. He was a man of integrity and hon- or, a good citizen, and one whose pass- ing is regretted. Empire; Arthur W. A.. manager of the Westmount (Montreal) branch of the Royal Bank, and Mrs. H. McElroy of Hamilton, until recently a resident of Calgary, all of whom were in attend- ance during his last illness, and Mr. Allan was married to Miss Mar- garet Scalfe of Garatraxa in 1888, the year he came to Durham, who survives with a family of two sons and one daughter: Edwin Allan, the well-known sports editor of the Toronto Mall and He was a member of the Indepen- dent Order of Foresters, and of the Canadian Order of Chosen Friends, in both of which societies he took a deep interest. The funeral is being held today from Knox United church at 2 o‘clock, with interment in Durham cemetery. Pre- vious to the public service a private service will be held at the home on Bruce street, after which the remains will be taken to the church with which he had been identified so long. The passing of Mr. Allan has re- moved one of our best-known and high- ly regarded citizens, a man who can be said to have grown up with the town in direct contact with its successes and reverses, its sorrows and its joys. There are few, indeed, of our business men who were not former pupils of the de- ceased, and all will bear witness to his worth, as any business success they may haveattadnedcanbetracedmalarge degree to their youthful training, and OBITUARY Defeated We! name Last mun 3-2, The Durham juniors eliminated Lia-i towel here last night in the second camel of the semi-finals series, when they de-l feated them 3-2 in ten minutes of over-l time, winning the round 5-4. The first game was played at Listowel Monday night, when they held them to a 2-2 tie. A5 a result of this win thiey go into the finals with Owen Sound Dairy, the first game being in Owen Sound tomorrow might, and the return game in Durham IMonday night. Juniors Meet Owen Sound In Finals The game here last night was a thrill- er from start to finish. How those kids did battle! And the score just about represents the two teams, although at times there didn’t appear to be very much to choose between them. Like all juniors they went at it hammer and tongs and furnished a real battle. The first period saw Listowel score first, a lead which they held for some minutes until Norman Tucker tied with the evener. The second period was scoreless. In the third canto Listowel again scored the first and it was well on in the period before Durham got the evener on a goal by Elmer Tucker. The overtime had gone about seven minutes when Norman Tucker again beat the Listowel goalie, his brother Elmer get- ting the assist. It was a nice game to watch, was clean throughout, with few penalties, only one unfortunate accident occur- ring when a Listowel player was cut under the eye with a skate in a scram- ble in front of the Listowel net. It was purely an accident. The game at Owen Sound tomorrow night promises to be the hardest fought game in the junior series so far, as the Owen Sound team is reported strong, know a lot of hockey, and will be hard to beat. The Durhams will give them an argument however in an endeavor to win the Northern League silverware for two years in succession. The teams last night: Listowel (Zlâ€"Goal, Debbie; defense, White and G. Thompson; centre, Ron- aldson; wings, J. Fritz and J. Thomp- son. Alternates, Gilson, Pratt, Ross and D. Fritz. Durham (3râ€"Goal. McEachnie; de- fense, Dean and Arnill; centre, Bolger; wings, Lauder and E. Tucker. Alternates N. Tucker, Irvin and Goodchild. Refereeâ€"Shearer, Walkerton. Whrton Beat Mflverton Wiarton seniors defeated Mtlverton at Owen Sound last night 2-1 in the first game of their semi-final tilt. The return game is at Milverton Friday night. The winner is to meet the winner of the Harriston-Palmerston series. of in the Chronicle Office last runny morning in conversation with Chief Scott. whom he informed of the theft ville the night before He had no sus- picions, and had turned the matter over to the provincial police. That the police that a robbery had been per- petrated at Hanover that same night and dry goods’valued at $200 taken. Suspicions were entertained for Earl Pegelo. 21, Hanover. and Isabel O'Brien, Walker-ton, who had previously given the police trouble, and circulars were sent out. When the car disappeared from Priceville it is thought the couple went to Hanover, where they robbed the store. and afterwards to Delhi, where they were driven off from an at- tempted robbery of a garage. They were arrested at 2 o’clock Monday on a highway near Simeoe. Following couple. They will be returned to Owen Sound, where they will be charged with breaking and entering as well as theft. YOUNG COUPLE HELD ON CAR THEFT CHARGE Sound‘ at Home M NH With Return Gum Here Mondnv. They were arrested several weeks ago and appeared before the magis- trate. but on agreeing to separate, the girl to go to the home of friends, they were allowed their freedom. One of the my: to cut down the costotuvinsistobuytromthemer- chants who ndverthe. McLean. of Priceville, was uronlcle office last Friday $2.00 a Year in Canada; $2.50 in U. 8. Chinese-Japanese Sides to Arnanent Still Holds Good. For the past two reguier meetings the members of Durham Masonic LOGIC have been treated to interesting and instructive addresses. At the Rbrulry meeting Rev. E. Hayes gave a [road It!- dress on the British Isles. and Tuesday night of this week. Rev. B. D. Arm- strong gave a comprehensive address on the present situation in umchuria. The Japanese side of the trcument is that chaos. internal dissension and lack of political stability. exist in China. There is no settled government. The country is overrun with bandits end pirates, therefore nations with large monetary and prOperty interests hove a right to protect these. and to protect their subjects who may be living in China, especially those living on “for- eign concessions” in “treaty ports." have by treaty secured for their na- tionals "extra territorial rights" in China. Also railways and other mimics and industries have been estebllshed largely upon foreign capital. Greet Bri- tain. France, Belgium and Japan are all largely interested in the rellweys. This argument is sound especially in view of the fact that Japan. Great Britain, France and some other nations Japan's present excuse for military intervention is that she must defend her investment in the South Mnnchur- ian Railway, and that she must pro- tect her netionals in Shenghai and other cities. One cennot help feeling that this is but a pretext and an ex- cuse to hide Japan’s greed for W and her policy of world conquest. Manchuria is in area four times as large as Great Britain or as large as France and Spain combined. It has an area of 300,000 square miles. Its popu- lation is 30 million of which 28 mil- lion are Chinese, 200.000 are Japanese. 100,000 are White Russians. It has vast natural resources. Geographically, it occupies the posi- tion of a bufler state between Russia and Japan. It is natural that both these nations should desire to possess this territory. Japan seems to especially de- sire to dominate Manchuria. It is but a step more to conquer China and then to extend operation toward Russia. In- dia and French China. Siam and the Strait Settlements. Japan’s lofty ambi- tion is the conquest of Asia and the in- timidation of the world. military action. Though there is an irresponsible party in Chino, shouting for war with anu'i. thnt has not been the general uttitude. Bnne minds in Chin: are too well acquainted with the precision and ediciency of the Japan- Japan already virtually controls the whole of Manchuria. She also has con- trol of Woo Sung Fort. at the gateway of Yang Tsze Kiang. She has occupied by force of arms a certain amount of territory in the vicinity of Brunch». Her only pretext for this is the pro- tection of her mtionus tad their in- terests. She my: military interven- lieve that the (3th would deliber- ately blow up this portion of runny. giving Japan cause for action. Even granting that Chinese troops did this though Japanese action was premedi- tated and that her purpose was the conquest of this vast territory. We have also the spectacle oi the Japanese delegate at the League of Na- tions asuring the League that Japan would commit no overt acts of war. and at the same time fresh attacks were being made both in the north and at Shanghai. The military party in Japan have no scruples about leaving their diplomats in the lurch and put-- suing their aggressive war policy. Japan argues that Manchuria is here by right of conquest from China in 1'5. IAiaothe territory was again overrun by lJapan dining the Bum-Japaneae war. tlon was forced on her by the Chinese troops blowing up the trucks of the South Manchurian Railway on Begum- ber 18 Int. The Chinese deny having hour after the explosion Mukden wns along the South Manchurian Rulny was in Japanese hands. It looks as done this. saying the Jupuneae did it themselves in order to have a cause for Japan has yet to explain to a wax weary world how within a brief mu (continued on page I.) Japanese It is (uncut to be-