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g Unqualified denial of the rumor ' ,a in the Toronto Globe on , last that W. E. N. Sinâ€" elair, K.C., was to resign his leaderâ€" .. ship of the Ontario Liberal party . o accept the solicitorâ€"generaiship of Canada in the federal eauut.‘ and to be succeeded by S. C. Tweed, mewly elected member for North Waterloo and president of the Onâ€" taro Equitable Life Insurance Co. Mr. Sinclair himself indignantly branded the report as "pure ficâ€" tion," adding that no one had even spoken to him about the possibility of his becoming solicitorâ€"general. 8. C. Tweed, recently elected for the first time to the provincial legisâ€" lature as member for North Waterâ€" loo, emphatically denied at Waterâ€" loo both that Mr. Sinclair was reâ€" signing and that Mr. Tweed would be the acting leader of the Liberal party in the next legislature pendâ€" â€" "*ing appointment of a permanent , Rumor That Sinclair _ Resigned Liberal > â€" â€"â€"_ZLeadership Not True With a surplus of $2,567,000, all previous records in provincial financâ€" \ ing were shattered at a blow by the Forguson government‘s 1929 preâ€" sessional financial statement, issued "I see they claim I will seek elecâ€" tion to the House of Commons in my own riding of Ontario county," said Mr. Sinclair in Oshawa. "This is extremely unlikely, as the seat is at present comfortably held by a Conservative. "As to the rumor of my resignaâ€" tion, the statement given out at the conclusion of the Liberal conferâ€" ence in Toronto speaks for itself. There was a resolution of confidâ€" ence passed then in the leadership of the party and a feeling of optimâ€" ism among those present." â€" "Ridiculous and without foundaâ€" tion," commented Mr. Tweed. ‘"Why, the leadership was never even discussed at the conference in Toronto apart from references to over the weekend by Hon. J. D. Monteith, provincial treasurer. Increased revenue, chiefly derived from succession duties, the liquor control board and the gasoline tax, made it possible for the government not only to roll up this greatest surâ€" plus in the history of the province but as well to apply $1,745,000 on the retirement plan ‘by which the entire provincial debt will be wiped out by 1966. From Ottawa came reliable reâ€" ports that Mr. Sinclair‘s appointâ€" ment as solicitorâ€"general was exâ€" ceedingly remote, if indeed it were possible at all. Ordinary revenue for the year endâ€" ing Oct. 31 last, the period covered in the statement, totalled $64,549,000 an increase of approximately $6,â€" 000,000 over the 1928 fiscal year. Orâ€" dinary expenditure was $61,982,000 a rise of about $3,730,000. Largest Excess of Revenue Over Expenditure in History of Ontario, Says Provincial Treasurer Hon. Dr. J. D. Montieth. . Liquor Control Act and Succession Duties Bring in More In this fashion was Premier Ferâ€" guson enabled to keep another of his election promises. During the recent campaign, he promised to show the biggest surplus in the province‘s his General taxation, the statement showed, produced less than four per Government Has ’mm Surplus of $2,567,000, : C. Tweed, Member for North Waterloo, Terms as Ridiculous LcE_!-ylbhyM-llanfi:â€"hm of Elected and Defeated Members Held at to.â€"Questions of Policy Digcussed. ( Money Than a Year Ago. Not Seeking Election Increased _ expenditures _ were AT WATERLOO shown by the department of educaâ€" wz > tion, where school grants rose. The| Early Thureday morning last, when rise here was $225,000. There was|Miss Essie Devitt, Bellerue Ave., an increase of $450,000 in lands and|Waterioo, arose she found the door forests expenditure, duwe to the|of the house standing open. On furâ€" heavier cost of fire ranging in the|ther investigation it was found that New Onterio forests, where the fire|a thief had entered during the early hazard last season was the worst of| morning and stole two overcots and many ‘ years. . Public highways,|scarfs belonging to Staniley and through additional repair expehdiâ€"| ceroy Devitt. Nothipg else was diaâ€" ture due to additional road mileage,|turbed. A stranger who slept at showed an increase of $277,000, night in a vacant house was suspecâ€" while mothers‘ allowances rose $116,â€"|ted but on investigation . by Chief 000 and there was a grant of $200,â€"|Clarke it was found the man had 000 to the research foundation. left leaving an old overcoat. To Hold Convention A Provincial Liberal Convention was the biggest single issue of disâ€" cussion at the closed conference, and, while Provincial Liberals were eager to have such convention imâ€" mediatelyâ€"even before the Legisâ€" lature meets â€"Federal councel is said to have urged a deferment. It is understood a convention will be called after the new year to meet as soon as possible. Liquor Question The future policy of Ontario Liberalism with respect to the liquor question was the next biggest item discussed by the delegates, and the consensus was that the liquor problem had better be dropped from Ontario political arena discussions and left to the people to pass upon in periodical plebiscites. cent. of the total revenue. Except the twoâ€"cent increase in the gasoline tax levied last spring, there was no addition to taxation and even this levy, it was pointed out, will offset in 1930 by the $2,000,000 cut in auto license fees. | No Cabinet Changes \ A despatch from Ottawa states ‘t.hat W. E. N. Sinclair, Oshawa, Onâ€" tario, Liberal leader, has not been invited to enter the King cabinet and replace Hon. Lucien Cannon as solicitorâ€"general, nor is there any possibility that such an invitation will be extended. If Mr. Sinclair desires to be relieved of the Ontario leadership, he has better prospects of a place in the Ontario judiciary than in the federal cabinet. There will, barring accidents, be no change in the Ontario cabinet reâ€" presentation in Ottawa until just previous to the next general elecâ€" Largest among the revenue inâ€" creases shown by the various deâ€" partments was that of the provincial highways department, $5,258,120.50. This increase was largely due to the tion, and even Premier King does not know when that will be called. Mr. Sinclair. Appointment of a new leader was not even remotely menâ€" tioned, much leas the suggestion of my own name. Mr. Sinclair is not resigning, and all I can say is that this rumor of my being house leader at the next legislature puts me, s new member, in a distinctly awkâ€" ward position." p‘ospc‘ ons eve! eiperiences 0y Imis community,. During Ne year, the population of Kitchener and Waterloo increased by :‘p,ioxi:nite'ly 2,500, which is an indication of activity in lines of industry. rowth not only in this county but in all pam;; Canada. 5«:’; claims have been somewhat higher in 1929 and the The past year will go down in history as one of the most prosperous ever experienced by this community. l‘mu _ the recent slump in the stock market caused many policyholders to borrow on the security of their policies. building loans which is another indication 0| the prosperity of our community. Iwo.l:::c:nhlhfiop ba‘p;:unlh PnA on ons en h ape By December 31, the total new business z:rm ener and W aterloo Agencies will exceed One M Dollars. While the business horizon is someiwhat obscure, indiâ€" dma“fic-?*m-fldncmzb .:’y.t’nflsalhcldrlymm My own business, Life Insurance, has had a marked d t OVERCOATS STOLEN AT WATERLOO ueroy Devitt. Nothing else was diaee| Albert Marks, of 385 Courtland turbed. A stranger who slept at|Ave., Kitchener, aged 58 years, met right in a vacant house was suspecâ€"|instant death ‘shortly after six ted but on investigation by Chief|O‘clock Friday evening in Kitchener Clarke it was found the man had|when he was hit by a Grand River left leaving an old overcoat. radial car at the South Albert St. =â€"~â€"~~~â€"â€"=«â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"=~â€"â€"â€"â€" lintersection, in charge of conductor the work of the council this year. Mayor Louis F. Dietrich, who completes his first year as chief magistrate with credit to himself and the municipality, has announced that he will seek reâ€"election. It is the usual custom to honor the occuâ€" pant of the Mayor‘s chair with an acclamation for a second term. Public Utilities Commission Two members of the Public Utilâ€" ities Commission whose terms exâ€" pire are S. C. Tweed and E. J. Fischer. The former will retire at the close of the year and the names There is little election taik heard in Waterloo and indications point to an acclamation for all candiâ€" dates for the various civic offices. There has been little criticiom of Mayor L. F. Dietrich and Memâ€" bers of the Council Candiâ€" ACCLAMATION LIKELY FOR CIVIC OFFICES MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN dates for We extend to all our Readers § * 4?“""?"‘3 of the ' Heartiest Wishes for a â€" Children‘s Aid Society â€"_ Happy Christmas ‘Need of Inprored Conde "|Ge rorises. mt ot fame cantoee WATERLOO .73 growth al:'} ALBERT MARKS MET INSTANT George Pettit of Preston. The car was brought to a stop within twelve feet. The body was dragged under ‘&hwluoh.ndduwolmvb-l tim was crushed. | The unfortunaté man was an epileptic and it is believed he sons, Albert and Staniey, of Kitchâ€" ener, two daughters, Mrs. George In a blood ‘bespattered house, a mother and her seven children were found dead in three different roome by the police early Monday morning, at Three Rivers, Quebec. They had been killed during the night in the beds in which they slept. The mother was Mrs. Andrew Day. The children ranged in ago from one to 14 years. Walks in Path of Preston Radial Car at Crossing in Kitchener. car when in this condition. He is survived by a wife, two two sisters, Mrs. Louis Cline and Mrs. Edward Cressman of Wallenâ€" of course being the best. lice stated, FATHER KILLS SEVEN SONS ‘The funeral took place on Monâ€" day afternoon. Service was held at the Salvation Army Citadel of which deceased was an adherent. CELEBRATED s5sth BIRTHDAY Premier W. L. Mackenzie King, who celebrated his 55th birthday on Tuesday at Ottawa. He was born in Kitchener on Dec. 17, 1874. Eleven handsome trophies to be awarded to winnots in the different Classes of Waterloo‘s Horse Show are on exhibition in the window of done gratis by W. P. Frank. The wups range in size from 8 to 19 DEATH FRIDAY to the Town Hall square where a ibeautiful Christmas tree stands. Here Santa, accompanied by his Esâ€" ‘klmo children, will make a epeech ahd then distribute hundreds of wellâ€" filled stockings to the children. The Community Christmas Cheer Committee are grateful to the finanâ€" clal and industrial concerns for so generously contributing money so that Christmas cheer may be given the kiddies and needy families of Better Parade Than Ever The parade committee promises the best parade ever, with many new features that will be worth going miles to see. The parede will start from in dront of the Mutual Life building and headed by Santa Claus, the Waterioo Musical Society Band under the direction of Prof. Thiele and the school children of the Pubâ€" lic and Separate echools, will march Provincial police surprised Joseph Freeman at the Alexander House, Waterloo, where they found him from a neat hide in the basement. Martin Reinhart of the same hote! '!ill h_go a charge of obstructing basement of the Alexander House and after waiting for a short time Freeman entered, opened the lower door of the furnace and inserted a long rubber tube and attaching a suction pump secured a quantity of ‘Eqm from what proved to be a receptacle buried five feet under 24th. This announcement will be|the society dealt with 67 cases durâ€" welcomed by the hundreds of chilâ€"|ing the past year which is somewhat dren in town who are eagerly looking |less than a year ago when the total forward to this big event of the year.|was 90. The sum of $7,039.55 has ‘The Community Christmas Cheer|been collected in the county in the Committee has been working hard|past from fathers of children comâ€" planning for the big parade and to|ing under the provisions of this act. help Santa in his work of providing |some of these cases point to deplor cheer for the Waterioo kiddies. Last/able conditions and more severe year Sante was a little delayed by|punishment should be imposed than the wolves that hindered the proâ€"|a more payment of the expenses inâ€" gress of his big reindeers but this |volved in the birth and maintenance year he hopes to get to Waterioo on |of these children. s time. On his way down here he will|l During the year 28 children were pass through some Eskimo villages|made wards of the society. Four and if the weather does not get too |were from Galt, 10 from the county, stormy he will bring along two or | â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" three Eskimo children. s To Welcome Santa Rroryinee ant is ie mtnos «| L _Â¥CSCnt@tL0 give Santa Claus a rousing welcome. s The committee in charge will have l l t arrangements completed in good Co eg za ‘ time and will help Santa distribute about 2500 Christmas stockings to A t C the kiddies, large and small. At the om same time the needy families of Waâ€" ‘ A message that ‘Waterioo children have long been waiting for has at last arrived from the North Pole anâ€" nouncing that good old Santa Clausa i'fllmhllmmvhutowaubo arriving on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. Waterloo. things. NEAT LIQUOR HIDE FOUND BY POLICE ham, G. Weish, of Kitchener, L. Meâ€" Comb of Durham and Bob Moors Mfimn'mz jerrupted in a poker game at American Hotel. teams loat to Brantford in the latter city recently by a score of 168. _ SANTA CLAUS The Waterco College basket bail Constables Richardson and Reyâ€" House Arrested.â€"Six Men Charged with Gambling. Close to one thousand students and their friends gathered at the Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School on Friday eveâ€" ning, it being the occasion of the annual commencement â€" exercises. E. O. Weber acted as chairman. Features of the program were the awarding of diplomas, scholarships and medais to the successful studâ€" dents, the play, "The King‘s Breakâ€" fast", and the stirring music of the orchestra. * . H. W. Brown, the untiring and capable secretaryâ€"treasurer of the Board and a member of the faculty, fittingly observed his 25th anniverâ€" sary, he having attended all the commencement exercises since joinâ€" ing the K.â€"W. Collegiate staff in 1904. }d,nghun have become lax in their morals and also sons because of the lack of parental discipline. Under the unmarried parents act the society dealt with 67 cases durâ€" ing the past year which is somewhat less than a year ago when the total was 90. The sum of $7,039.56 has been collected in the county in the past from fathers of children comâ€" ing under the provisions of this act. some of these cases point to deplorâ€" able conditionse and more severe In the Carter Scholarship award, Kitchener again carried off premier honors, capturing first and ncond‘ awards, the third going to the Galt C. I. Miss Marie L. Stock presented the first scholarship of $100 to ‘‘The Hiring Fair," with chorus from the Chimes of Normandy, by Planquette, was the number renderâ€" ed by the glee club. "Down Main George Lochead and the second of $60 to Carl Ritz. Program Delighted Audience. The program included music by the collegiate orchestra, selections rendered by the school glee club. Presentations to Collegiate Students At Commencement Street," a march by Weidt, and "The Old Clock," a novelette by Aid Society of Gait, Kitchener and Waterloo County stressed the great home life. He commended the child welfare clinics and other public enâ€" terprises which have for their aim the more perfect education of chilâ€" dren along health, mental and moral juvenile â€" deliquency improved conâ€" to lack of Creighton, and "Zephyr Valse," by Hackh, were the selections of the Scholarships and Medals Preâ€" sented to Successful Students. Plays Enjoyed. in order to reduce to a minimum Need of Improved Condiâ€" tions in the Home. I wish to extend to the citizens of South Waterloo my best wishes for a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. i dlh'.c.ndhfin&-u- that there are some who are and anything we can do to make their Christmas more cheerful will add to our own Karl Homuth Miss Jeanette G. McKee, assisted by Missâ€"Grace Ament presented the closing number, "Come True," a Canadian play by Mazo de la Roche. The cast composed: Spittal, Howard Schmidt; Leaf,Arthur Wilkins;Wadâ€" die, William Bender; Mr. Beswethâ€" erick, Gordon Weber; all inmates of an old men‘s home; Syd, an attendâ€" ant, Earl Knapp; the matron, Monna Moser; Lucy Meadows, an inmate of the old women‘s home, Margaret Sturm. "The King‘s Breakfast," the first play, a tragic pantomine in one act, and "Come True," the closing numâ€" ber, were excellent. The cast of the first .play included Aubrey Bean, the professor who explains everyâ€" thing; the King, Lioyd Ratz; the Queen, Hope Goudie; the dairyâ€" maid, Dorothy Bricker; the court musician and\ trombone, Herman Sperling; the cow, Frasher Muter and Eldred Gerster. The orchestra they were made are as follows: Field day championships: Senior girls, Elizabeth Spohn; intermediate girls, Hedvlzfipiegolberg: junior girls, Evelyn Stoner; senior boys, Douglas Brown; intermediate boys, John Ferguson; junior boys, Roy and glee club also took part in the Officers Elected The officers of the Kitchener Chil dren‘s Aid society elected for 1980 Honorary presidents, A. R. Goudile and Mayor Clement; president, H. D. Huber; let vice pres., W. H. Woods; 2nd vice pres., Mrs. Mary Kautman; Cressman; superintendent and proâ€" bation officer, A. P. Pullam; council, consists of officers and Mise Mary Suider, ‘Mrs. Mary Muldoon, Mrs. J. C. Breithaupt; social service commitâ€" tee, Mrs. Mary Kaufman, Miss Mary Snider, Mrs. M. Minster, and Mre. J. C. Breithaupt. Scheifele. Presented by Principal R. N. Merritt on behalf of the Colâ€" legiate Board. Commercial Three Years With honors: Clayton Heimpel, Wilma â€" Meyer, Clara â€" Schaefer. Without honors: Verna Boll, E. Hessenaur, O. Hoffarth, D. Meyer, L. Pehike, F. Schlote, D. Shants, the province. Most of these children were offspring of unmarried mothers and the most of them have beon placed with foster parents but stil imwdmm. During the year 26 wards of the society were placed in homes where they will be given good training. The work in the children‘s home has been and is as great as ever. We prefer to call it a home and not a sheiter. Some of the children do \mmvmwhcotmhn-o till we take charge of them. You "lll understand bettor if I mention the numbers we had each month of the year. In October we had 28, Noâ€" vember 28, December %, January 25, everything, has been excellent, ‘They have held their own again in the public school, again proving that with proper care and encouragement they can equal if not surpass those in ordinary homes. May 32, June 38, July 37, August 36, September 35. Their health hae been Presentations in the order which (Continued on Page 10) 43 K.