The Ottawa Journal from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada • Page 26

THURSDAY. DECEMBER 5, 1340. 2 THE OTTAWA UOURNAC Earl of Athlone Presides As Chief Scout The Earl of Athlone presided as Chief Scout of Canada Wednesday at the first meeting of the executive committee of the Canadian Qeneral Scout Council. Sir Edward Beatty, president of the association, also was present The Governor General said he was happy to.be Chief Scout, a position similar to one he held for seven years in South Africa where he was Governor General from 1923 to 1930. "Just before I 'came to Canada, Baden-Powell (founder, of the Boy Scout movement) wrote sne and gave me a -very good account of Scouting in From what I have so far seen, I agree with all he has said." Sir Edward expressed appreciation of His Excellency's kindness in accepting the office of Chief Scout for Canada.

I The Silver Wolf, highest honorary decoration of the association, was awarded posthumously to Lord Tweedsmuir, Chief Scout for Canada during his tenure as Governor General. Gerald H. Brown, honorary Do minion secretary, paid tribute to services rendered 16 Scouting by the late Sir Percy Sherwood, the Dominion's first Scout i commissioner, and the late Gerald E. Who served for many years as Dominion commissioner of stores. Paper Says Britain Gels 150 U.S.

Ships i t. LONDON. Dec 4. CP) The Daily Mail, In a page one despatch under a Washington dateline, said torugni; The United States Government re placing 130 American merchant ships at Britain's disposal toediately." The despatch, attributed to un earned sources "of the highest said: "This timely aid, de cided, on In Government confer ence in the past 48 hours, is part of a plan to mobilize all available American merchant Chipping to meet what officials here (in Wash lnrton) believe is Britain's first and most imperative need." It added: "More destroyers are likely to follow, as well as an In creased flow of aircraft" Says Canadian Nickfcl Sent to Japan TORONTO, Dec 4 CF Dr. V.JI Vf r-1t ln4maf irtnal Raj Cross director for China, said In address here tonight that Canadian nickel was being ship ped to Japan as recently as last week "and I expect someone will soon be digging it out of British MICKEY MOUSE Safe-Cracter Suite.

ALL RIGHT! BUT WHAT'S ROSoERY THREE YEARS OLD GOTTA DO WITH SPOOKS snow JT I'M coMirvV Killing One Man Costs $63,000 TORONTO, Dec. 4. CW In modern warfare it costs from $42,000 to $63,000 to kill a man, compared with about 15 cents in Caesar's time, it was estimated today by F. E. Wood, chief cost accountant of the Department of and Supply.

The cost was about $4,000 a man during the Napoleonic wars, rose to $3,000 In the American civil war, then to $21,000 a man in the rirst Great War. No More K.C.'s For Ontario TORONTO, Dec. 4, Cf Attor ney General Conant stated tonight that no further King's Counsel would be appointed in Ontario at the end of the year, customary period for such appointments, add ing, "We have many matters much more important than creating hon ors to deal with in these very serious war times The Attorney General's statement pointed eat that a Urge aroportiea ef OnUrto lawyers are already K.Cs, approximately 147, or mre than -23- percent, heldlar the title. "In England, the position of K.C is one of great responsibility, pre tige and importance; I hope we may yet attain a similar condition in Ontario he added. No Kim's Counsel have been ap pointed In Ontario since 1938, when 49 lawyers were given that eus Unction.

100 Club Members Witness Film Showing of a motion picture. "On Guard for by G. Vande water, business supervisor of the Shell Oil Company, fea tured the luncheon of the 100 Club at the Chateau Laurler yesterday. The picture dealt with Canada's growing war effort Mr. Vande-water was thanked by Charles Hulse for the presentation.

A report on the club's turkey draw was given by Gerard Nicholas. President Gordon Brown was in the chair. Sytn IS COOD VALUE A V00 EVERY 0ME 0F ESI Pocket Flatk of untax-nishable Britannia metal, capacity 13 ounces '-00 Liquor Measure, adjusted to release exactly one and a half ounces each bottle is tilted, chroma plated 'T Tobacco Jar. hammered English pewter, with snois- tener ta cover 00 Sterling silver Military Brushes, hand hammered decoration, substantial weight, and the finest quality bristles obtainable; pair 10.09 Aeroplane Table Lighter in chrome, operates by tumin propeller Remington dual Shaver, high-power motor, twin shearing heads give more than double length of cutting edgea, larger sharing surface, no sharp edges, makes for smoother and speedier shaves 17.71 SIE, THE ONLY SUSPECT IN THE CASS MAPPTNEO TO BE A 6UEST' HERE! HE WAS HELD BUT THEY COULDNT FIND THE MONEY pied the clastic tactics of the Red skins to capture a fortified mountain peak from surprised Italian artillery companies. One sergeant, a 21-year-old Salonika clerk, chuckled, in his hospital bed despite a throbbing wound as he told of the capture of tha peak In the Koritza-Po-gradetx sector with a force of 40 men which faced a heavily-armed, numerically superior force.

"They had us under range of their machine he said, "and would have been suicide to attack when they could see us and know where to fire. ON HIM Greek Sergeants Copy Redskins Capture Fortified Mountain By DANUL DB LUCE. SALONIKA, Greece, Dec. 4. W) Two Greek army sergeants who never saw a North American Indian told today how they co We waited until the mist swirled up around the Italian position.

Then we hid In the mist we used it as a secret weapon. like your American Indians we've heard about "When we charged the last few feet with our bayonets, the Italians raised their hands. We took a number of prisoners and of course their guns. "This wound I got was nothing. Erect Memorial To Fogarty Fegen SAINT JOHN, N-B, Dec.

4. A memorial to the late Captain Fogarty Fegen, VjC hero of the HJIi Jtrvls Bay battle against terrific odds, will be erected here. A subscription of $1,000 has been made for this purpose by F. M. Ross, Montreal, and his associates of a dry dock and shipbuilding company and another of $230 was added by J.

H. Davey, Montreal. WAR PKISONEKS. LONDON. Dec.

4 The War Office's 102nd casualty list issued tomgnt, lilted SSS prisoners of war, 12 died of wounds, two died of wounds while prisoners, 33 killed, 61 wounded, 44 wounded and prisoners, three previously reported killed now known to be wounded and prisoners, three previously reported milling now known to be wounded and prl oners. I want to go back to the, front again." The other a 23-year- old Peleponnesian fisherman, was equally cheerful but his fighting days are over. Surgeons had to amputate his left foot "I took 30 men up tha peak near the Morova Mountain and we literally crawled through scrubby pinewoods in order to approach the Italian he related. The enemy sent out scouting parties and from behind tree trunks we picked them oft one by one. They laid down a barrage but we kept edging forward.

I divided my men and we came on guns from two sides. There were not many of us left when the fight was over and then. 100 Italians rushed over from nearby positions. I was wounded, and tney took me prisoner but I crawled away from their camp during the night The next two days I lay under cover, of brush in a ravine. Then our forces completely routed the enemy and I was found and brought to the hoapitaL The Italian privates are afraid of our bayonets and our determination.

Only Italian officers re slst hard." Claim Private Gain In Background TORONTO. Dec. 4. Canadian Industrialists and generally are "putting the public interest before private gain" in connection with Govern ment contracts, F. E.

Wood, chief cost accountant of the Federal Department of Munitions and Supply, said in an address here to day. "They realize, as we should all do. that every dollar saved legiti mately will be another dollar available to extend and improve the war effort to the end that! victory shall be won and a per manent peace secured at the earliest possible moment" Mr. Wood said orders placed by the Department of Munitions and Supply from the outbreak of war to November 27 totalled Of this amount was for Dominion account and $318,000,000 for British ac count Your Individual Horoscope By FRANCES DRAKE. Look in the section your birthday comes in and find what your outlook is, according to the stars, lor Friday, December 1 March 21 te April 21 (Aries) The excellent vibrations of yes terday and last night continue 1 until past seven a.m.

After that hour exercise extra tact and good management to avoid mistakes and misunderstanding. Day Im proves after Noon. April II to May IS (Taurus) Unfriendly enough tendencies to keep you on the alert Be warned against carelessness and Inertia. If you have foresight and will apply yourself assiduously you can make a good day's record. May 21 to Jane 21 (Gemini) Plan to finish incompleted mat ters; check the week's activities, errors and oversights.

Make arrangements to correct these latter two early next week. Attend calmly to Important Issues. Deliberate thoroughly on new propositions. Enjoy the week-end. Jane 22 to Jaly 23 (Cancer) Friendly rays for research, study, philanthropic and medical Inter est, conferences and hearings.

Government Usuea should have wholehearted co-operation. Keep In touch with progress. Jaly 24 to August 22 (Leo) Well-established projects and Issues, conventional interests and sturdy investments and activities are the foremost in favor today Be cautious In expenditures and commitments, August 23 to September- 23 (Virgo) Forget the mistakes of yesterday. Work for improvement today. There should be little dif ficulty getting ahead in all useful activities and duties.

Taboo fool hardy, schemes. 1 September 24 to October 23 (Libra) Favorable for general business, substantial and familiar work and necessary routine. Cars needed In ventures and in tries for personal achievement in unusual matters. Go steadily forward. October 24 to November 22 (Scorpio) If you fully exercise your innate ability to function efficiently in emergencies and at difficult tasks, you'll welcome today's obstacles and challenges and you'll best them! November 23 to December 22 (Sagittarius) A carefully planned start this morning will facilitate the completion of your work and make the day pass more auickly and pleasantly.

Skill and accuracy important Unusual news indicated. December 21 January 21 (Capricorn) You are more favored In the financial line than most of us today. Gains likely 1 through your own diligent effort and willingness to stick until you finish the Job. More power to youl Too often we aren't enough to right on. January 22 to February 26 (Aquarius)-- Thoroughness, pa tience and amiability (three -of your valuable assets) will put you in the way of substantial, benefits today.

Complete all duties you can so that you may be able to In-1 dulge pleasant relaxation over the week-end; February 21 to March 'ft (Pisces) More, favorable tot, fa miliar matters, routine work and well-established activities than for launching new projects that can conveniently wait until next week. Clear your desk or bench of the unfinished items and plan future action. A Child Born en This Day wil! possess excellent judgment be I quick and decisive in thought and action. A tendency to abruptness and hot temper should be reasoned with and overcome before it gets a. lasting hold on this fine, capable Individual.

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MONTREAL. fcee 4. Joseph Lemu, eo-year-oid oiscuit sales man, was killed tonight when his automobile met a truck head' on at nearby Longueuif during a snowstorm. i AIDE RETIRES. NEW "YORK, Dec.

4. SUnley Howe, long associated with civic affairs in New City and since 1933 executive secretary to Mayor LaGuardia, resigned today, effective December 31. I By Walt Disney. V- IMPoBTaMT WtHT WiaTUL 173 SUSPECT OCCUPIED THESE FIND WATCHMAN'S BODY. SAINT JOHN, N.B, Dec.

4. Body of John Crozier, 62, night watchman of West Saint John, was found today in the. harbor here. He Is believed to have slipped and fallen into the water during the night i .1 Attach No Political 1 Significance To Dairy Conference W. Cameron, chief Canadian inspector of dairy production, said Wednesday a meeting dairy representatives from 21 American republics and Canada at Wash-, lngton on December 6 has no political significance but rather is to see what can be done to forward the dairy industry in the Western Hemisphere.

It is hoped to organize a Western Hemisphere committee for the dairy industry, he said. Members of this committee will then be in. a position to exchange information on dairying with possible benefit to each other. Mr. Cameron said 'the original proposal for such a committee came from the Dairy Industry Supply Association of New York and when the December 6 meeting was called it was felt the Canadian Government should have a representative in attendance.

SANTA'S in TOYLAND, 10 to 11 a.m. and 2.30 to 4.30 p.m. Satin Teddies and Bance Sets a 11 Sizes I.G9 Fine Quality Imported uan cotton pillow dered i Make her heart go a-flutter when she re ceives these dainty dance sets or Teddies. Fine quality satin with exquisite lace trims. Several shsdes; small, medium and large stees.

I i 11 Christmas Slips Taffeta aatiiv or crepe tupa, tha Ideal lift item'. A wonderful variety of tailored and lac stylet, a perfect rinse of col ors, sues to 44. Each Linperie, Main Floo Visit the GiftlShoppcs Ens- with embrolderad cut work or scalloped 'deatfn. Snowy whlta a practical gift lor Christmas. Damask Cloths Double damaak, satin finished breakfaat cloth, made In Ireland.

Site about 54 70 Inches, fancy centre, pattern with striped border In gold. green or blue. Each Linens, Second Floor. I CCOOO OoCtXOl brvvK uimnmy A i Visit the Gift Shoppes I I 9 A I I An Extraordinary Sale! Vannfittfies You have a treat in store when you see this sensational array, every style a jewel A daring and sensational purchase, a presentation of high ranking compacts with styles exclusive to Bry son Graham's compacts you can give or receive with the knowledge that they are definitely exquisite little things that words fail to adequately describe countless shapes and sizes, featuring real 'morocco leathers, cloisonne, gold colors and enamels, to say nothing of jewelry accents. Bring your gift list and see Bryson's compacts Friday.

i 5.5D This Style keel in wine shade as Jewelry, Main Floor. It's really a Mosiery Christmas Give Shirts, fine "better qual-. ity" shirts, tailored for perfection with attached or separate and B.D.V. famous names in wovin cloth and broadcloth garments, sizes 1i let aL i i nu vp-juriuiuiy i or aoing your DC51 snop-. ping oow! Lace Tablecloths 70 80 inch Filet lace a 1 a cloths, exquisitely designed, made in Scot land.

Special Friday, each Pillow Cases .69 It's really hosiery she'll need! A dramatic array of three thread chiffon, perfect quality, full fash-' ioned pure thread silk. An endless selection of shades. Buy hosiery while stocks, Hosiery, Main Floor. Sflniirts for Gifts Broadcloth Shirts, Woven Chenille Spreads Worth 7.25 4.98 100 jChenlUe bedipreads wide selection of color combination! and pattern naw and different fancy cenUea and bolster; eatily waahad. require no lronlnj.

Spread about ST 100 Inches. Beddtnp, Second Floor. 2.00 2.50 Every Shirt Guaranteed for Satisfaction Men's Main Yloor. Wmmeim's 6HBojtee" San i i i Listen to the Singing Elves 9 See Santa i Friday Night I Watch for Santa on Arlington -to Preston, Bronson to Carting Avenue, 6 to Jn. Friday evening.

'Caiiadiaiia9 The New SPICY Fragrance in 1941 Toiletries of Charm The tang of all spices richly- draws your attention to this gathering of "Canadiana" toiletries. Old-fashioned novelty boxes to make delightful gifts. Talcum Powder 50c Bath Salts, Colognes 1.00 Toiletry Sets, each 1.00 10 Toiletries, Main Floor. This Christmas Be Smart Give UJDGS "Gift Rugs' a timely sale of seamless "Axminster" 8' 0" rugs at an. amazingly low price! Beautiful tones and patterns a gift the whole family will enjoy tor years.

See these rugs Friday. Visit the Gift Shoppes Reversible, Wool Bedroom Mats II (I Inches. flinches, 6.95 4.95 Reversible wool mats for bedrooms and Heavy quality mats, in a good selection of colorings and patterns. Fine close tufting for lasting service. Give this always-appreciated gift this Christmas.

Note the low prices. i "Bissell" Carpet Sweepers 4-45 7-45 Gifts of year "raund usefulness ahcH' love a new Blaaefl carpet sweeper. She'U appreciata Its modern tylmf. true, lastinc efficiency and it latest features to five outstanding iei fui manra for years to come. i i Carpets, Thtrd Floor.

I Visit the Gift Shoppes i- 1 The slipper attraction of 1940 Christmas 1940 sensations this Christmas are the "Bdotee" slippers. Rjch leathers, eye-catching colors; theV have the air of a "Cossack" boot modern, perky and luxuriously comfortable. Choice selection. of Solid shades, and all sizes, i -Shades as maroon, green, red or white in elk (trade name) leathers and black patent leather, all with cuban heels. Women Shoes, Main Floor.

Colored Border Sheet and Two Pillow Cases 4.25 Wabaaao extra- fine linen finished SI ft Inch sheet with dainty colored borders and twe 41 33 Inch niUow caa seta, snowy white. A fine Christmas choice indeed- ach bed set boxed. Bath Towels Thirsty bath towels, crisply finished for sood wear and drying qualities. Exceptionally a 1 1 a tiva white with colored stripes the choice of many. Each Bedding, Second Floor.

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