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The Ottawa Citizen Mondaj', April 17, 1951 Page 3 FAVORING EXEMPTION Sympathy To Dominion United In Battle Over City's Tax Levy i -1 i r- r' i '4 -Xvf MMHawPun gi ii rraaiMttajrwmiiiMi an J- uriiniimrrr ti 1 1 i i i iiiimi i illfcTf i iiWMiWtimfi iuii ii nitMitjlrrfilnir -rfeTf iittih iiiikiS see any justification for ths city's tax action at this time." Dr. Wotherspoon said, "Somebody at city hall certainly was in an awful hurry to levy taxes on the Dominion Church site." "Somebody was pressing the letter of the law, rather than the spirit, because the law exempting churches from taxation certainly is not designed with intent to harass any church. "Were the Dominion Church site to be left vacant for any extended period of years, probably the city would have to levy taxes on it. "But it seems most unkind of the city to have levied taxes so promptly and abruptly," Dr. Wotherspoon concluded, "when Dominion congregation is working so hard to formulate definite plans for its future, involving rebuilding on the same site." Church, recalled that Church was not charged any city taxes when it was driven out of its property by a serious fire a few years ago.

Chalmers held services in the Capitol Theatre for some months while its property was being rebuilt. Formerly minister of St. Lambert, United Church, Dr. McCrae recalled also that municipality "did not levy one cent of taxes" on 10 vacant lots the church had bought to build a new church, but could not proceed for eight years because of the depression. Nor in later years, when St.

Lambert United Church was devastated by fire, Dr. McCrae added, was any city tax levies on the damaged property during the rebuilding period. Dr. McCrae said he would invite the Ottawa Council of Churches to consider what protest action it could take to assist the Dominion Church in fighting the city's unwarranted tax action on its vacant site. Bishop's Views Bishod Reed said, "It looks as if the city assessment branch is taking an undue advantage of an emergency situation concerning Dominion United Church." "Dominion Church, it would appear, is proceeding as expeditiously as possible to deal with its rebuilding problems, which have many difficult angles for the congregation after its complete fire loss.

"The city's action in levying taxes so promptly on the vacant Dominion Church property after demolition of the fire-devastated church looks very unwarranted," Bishop Reed concluded. "I can't CITIZEN CURRENT EVENTS TROPHY TO PERTH TEAM David I. Ker, executive assistant to the publisher of The Citizen, presents the trophy emblematic of current events supremacy in The Citizen's "It's Your World" series, to members of the Perth and District Collegiate Institute team at a ceremony at the Chateau. Mr. Ker addressed a banquet attended by some 100 persons, prior to the presentation.

Receiving their trophy from Mr. Ker are (left to right) Bob Burrows, Everet Bron, Ralph Warren, Glen Daron, Mike Quigley and John Stinson. Ted Grant Photo Feature Champions Honored With A wards dents from throughout the region who had taken part in the third annual current events series. Presentation of awards to the top team and zone winners highlighted the banquet. The series, which began in January, was won by the Perth and District Collegiate Institute, coached by R.

C. Crowley. Members included; Glen Darou, Everet Bron, DIOCESE I vJ i Z- I I 1 1 fcsrj I JL ri LitawrnHUfc nrt Iwl Switch Now Under Study Bob Burrows, Ralph Warren, John Stinson and Mike Quigley. Top teams in the Pembroke, Smiths Falls and Ottawa zones were from General Panet High School, Petawawa; Perth and District Collegiate Institute arid St. Patrick's.

High School, Ottawa. Winning schools received large, illustrated wall maps. The presentations were made by N. G. Guthrie, The Citizen's Bishop Reed being assisted by Rev.

Norman McLeod, the rector. A confirmation service will be conducted by Bishop Heed at St. Columba's Church, Manor Park, on Wednesday evening. The rector, Rev. John Stewart, will assist.

Bethel Tabernacle Missionary Day was observed at Bethel Tabernacle yesterday, winding up a four-day missionary convention concerning the Pentecostal Evangelistic Pioneers. The tabernacle warmly welcomed Rev. Clare Scratch, veteran missionary of 20 years' service in China; Rev. James Skinner and Mrs. Skinner from Southern Rhodesia; Miss Margaret Cantwell from Kenya, and Mrs.

Marian Parkinson from the West Indies. At Glebe United Mrs. Marian E. Parker, 333 Metcalfe Street, has been named full time congregational secretary of Glebe United OUR LADY OF PRESENTATION BLESSING Archbishop M. J.

Lemieux officiated at the blessing of the new Our Lady of Presentation Church on Donald Street Sunday. Assisting him at the right is Rev. Maurice Theoret, former vicar of the church. Also assisting in the ceremony were Rev. Emile Methot of Notre Dame Church at Cyrville and Rev.

J. Emile Vezina, parish priest of the new church. Apex Photo By J. A. Hume Citizen Staff Writer Expressions of sympathy with Dominion United Church in fighting abrupt action by the city in levying immediate taxes on its vacant Metcalfe-Queen site came from representative churchmen over the weekend.

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Ashford, Dominion minister, made no pulpit reference to the city's tax action at congregational services yesterday, but the congregation, he said, remains disturbed and angry over the situation. Churchmen who, to The Citizen, voiced sharp criticism of the city's sudden tax action were: Rev. Dr. J. D.

McCrae, president of the; Ottawa Council of Churches and associate minister of Chalmers United Church; Rt. Rev. E. S. Reed, Anglican bishop of Ottawa, and Rev.

Dr. Peter Wotherspoon, moderator of Presbyterian Presbytery. Dr. Ashford expressed every confidence that Dominion Church will win its appeal to the city court of revision against the proposed tax levy. He said Mayor Charlotte Whitton had telephoned him to say that an early special sitting of the court revision would be arranged to hear the Dominion Church appeal.

Dr. Ashford said he had gotten the impression from Mayor Whitton that she was sympathetic with Dominion Church's case. Strong Support The Dominion minister said his telephone had been "ringing for two days" with calls from ministers and members of churches," of all denominations," protesting the city's tax action and expressing every sympathy with Dominion congregation facing such action. Dr. McCrae observed: "I just don't understand at all the city's action in levying taxes on the vacant Dominion Church site." "It would almost seem there are persons at city hall with a persecution complex," he went on.

"If that is the case, the sooner we find that out the better for all churches. "Churches have been exempt from city taxes for many long years in Canada and the United States. It would be most detrimental to the churches were this policy to be changed." Chalmers' Case Dr. McCrae, who is associate minister of Chalmers United Wreckers Not Losers On Church Florian Thibault, president of the Thibault Wrecking Company, of Hull, has denied that his firm lost money on its contract covering the demolition of Dominion United Church. Rev.

Dr. H. E. D. Ashford, pastor of Dominion United, stated last week that because the church was so well built that the most modern machinery found it difficult to demolish the building which was razed by fire.

Dr. Ashford made the statement while protesting the city's tax assessment on the vacant property. Calendar Today European Art Exhibition, Chateau Laurier. Ontario Urban and Rural School Trustees Association, zone meeting, Ridgemont High School, 4.30 p.m. City Council, 7.30 p.m.

Local Council of Women, Chateau Laurier, 8 p.m. Little Theatre, The Happiest Millionaire, 8.30 p.m. Musical Art Club concert, Academic Hall, 8.30 p.m. Tuesday European Art Exhibition, Chateau Laurier, 12 noon to 10 p.m. Social Credit Association, Chateau Laurier, 6.30 p.m.

Aylmer Home and School Association public speaking, Aylmer High School, 8 p.m. Aylmer Citizens Association, Aylmer Fire Hall, 8 p.m. Property Owners Association of Ottawa, Trafalgar House, 8 p.m. Remera brance Association, Silver Cross Women of Canada, bridge, St. John's Church hall, 8 p.m.

British Sculpture lecture, National Gallery auditorium, 8.30 p.m. Vocal Art Trio concert, Academic Hall, B.30 p.m. Farkdale Church Orchestra, Parkdale Church hall, 8.30 p.m. Scout Meeting Plans Talks On Church Work Putting out a newspaper was once a leisurely occupation, but today it's role keeping the public informed is becoming increasingly difficult, David Ker, assistant to The Citizen's publisher, told some 100 persons Saturday at The Citizen Current Events luncheon at the Chateau Laurier. Mr.

Ker congratulated the guests of honor, high school stu IN ANGLICAN Deanery Three important meetings concerning the Anglican diocese of Ottawa are being held here this week. They are: Today-An all day "exploratory conference" on a proposal that Clarendon deanery of Montreal docese, comprising a wide section of Quebec along the eastern side of the Ottawa River, be transferred to the Ottawa diocese for easier administrative purposes. This evening Bishop E. S. Reed will preside at a conference at the synod office on formation of a diocesan layman's council to co-ordinate layman's work in the diocese.

Tuesday-Rt. Rev. Harold Waterman, bishop of Halifax, will address the diocesan executive committee on the subject of a national program for the Anglican Church of Canada. Bishop Waterman, chairman of the general synod budget committee, is well known as a former rector in the Ottawa diocese. Transfer Requested Clarendon deanery is requesting transfer from Montreal to the Ottawa diocese.

Any transfer, which might not be effected for a year or two, would have to be approved by the synods of both dioceses concerned. Clarendon deanery includes such points as Hull, Aylmer, Buckingham, Chelsea, Quycn, Shawville, Gracefield, Maniwa-ki, Kazubazua, Danford Lake. Monday's consultants will include: Montreal diocese -Ven. Archdeacon J. F.

Morris, Senator A. K. Hugessen. chancellor, and Rev. Robert Elliott, all of Montreal, and Rev.

James G. Bov-ington, Aylmer, rural dean. Ottawa diocese Bishop E. S. Reed, Ven.

Archdeacon J. C. Anderson, clerical secretary, and Vivian McClenaghan, chancellor. The conference will be held HANDS THAT HOLD THE GIFT OF SIGHT The sure hands of a surgeon performing one of medicine's delicate operations are seen In this week's Star Weekly. A dramatic picture story shows you an actual cornea transplant which restored the patient's sight.

Don't miss this gripping feature in this week's STAR WEEKLY THE NATION'S FINEST 15c WORTH promotion manager. Prior to the luncheon, the students mingled with members of Parliament and of the parliamentary press gallery. Questions for the current events program were complied by Ronald Grantham. Thirteen schools participated. The permanent judges for the weekly series were Bill Boss, of Ottawa, and Doug Wilson, of Pembroke.

Church. Mrs. Parker, who did medical research work in the government service during the war, was congregational secretary of Christ Church Cathedral for two years. Supporting Call Rev. Dr.

Peter Wotherspoon, moderator of Ottawa Presbyterian Presbytery will attend a special meeting of West Toronto Presbytery to support the St. Andrew's call to Rev. W. Arthur Currie of Runneymede Church, Toronto, to become its new minister. Dr.

Wotherspoon will be accompanied by the two St. Andrew's elders. Explorers Service Some 300 girls from Explorer Groups in Presbyterian, United and Baptist churches in the city attended a special service in Stewarton United Church Sunday afternoon. Theme of the service was "Into the world all Rev. W.

F. Sutherland, district secretary of the Bible Society was guest speaker. noon reception will be held at the Rideau Club. Tomorrow they will visit both Carleton University and the University of Ottawa. They will visit a French class in the public schools, and any other classes they may wish to see.

The party leaves Ottawa Tuesday evening for Toronto. Later they will proceed to Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Montreal. The Russian party includes: Mme. Lydia Shouprakova, full-time president of the teachers of the Russian Republic, largest unit of the Soviet Union; Sergei Zavoloka, and Georgy Varius. Gerald Nason, deputy secretary-treasurer, and Dr.

Floyd Robinson, research director, were other federation officials who assisted in entertaining the visitors. summer courses in teaching. The council claimed that one of every 10 teachers in the province "are not qualified." At present teachers had to go to Montreal to qualify. During the evening Bishop said that today's "youth are no worse than they ever were," but that they were going through a difficult period. Gerard Hammill of Gatineau succeeded Bernard Amsden of Hull as president.

Ernie Schafer of Hull and Harold Kehoe of Gatineau are vice-presidents. Harold McClory is treasurer. Representatives from Aylmer, Deschenes, Hull, Old Chelsea, Hollow Glen, Gatineau, Buckingham and Low attended the Russian Teacher sHave Relaxing Visit Here at the Ottawa diocesan retreat House at Hazeldean. Calvary Baptist Calvary Baptist Church, Main Street, was overflowing yesterday morning for the dedication of the F. C.

Blair Memorial Hall. Rev. John A. Dempster, Montreal, Calvary minister 1943-49, and Rev. D.

G. Olley, present minister, conducted the service. Mr. Dempster likened the story of David planning to build the temple and being unable to do so, to Mr. Blair, Calvary charter member and long time Sunday school superintendent, dying a few years ago before he could bring his plans for the addition to fruition.

Mr. Blair left a bequest to Calvary church which was applied on construction of the $55,000 hall for Christian education purposes. The addition was so built that part of it can be used 'as a wing to provide additional seating for 120 in the church sanctuary. 96th Anniversary Chalmers United Church observed its 96th anniversary yesterday with special services. Rev.

A. Frank MacLean, who became Chalmers minister on Feb. 1, preached at the morning service on the subject, "Dwelling in the House of the Rev. J. M.

Fraser, superintendent of the Maritime conference, was the guest preacher last evening. Mr. MacLean's alma mater, Pine Hill Divinity Hall, Halifax, is conferring an honorary doctor of divinity degree upon him at its May 3 convocation. Mr. and Mrs.

MacLean's eldest son, Ian Franklin MacLean, graduates in theology at the same convocation. Their second son, Alexander Fraser MacLean, also is a student for the ministry at the same institution. Rev. Robert Crooks, Hopewell, N.S., a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs.

MacLean, will shortly become United Church minister at Cardinal. Confirmation Services Bishop Reed conducted confirmation services at four Ottawa valley points yesterday: At Rolphton, and St. Barnabas Church, Deep River, where Rev. David M. G.

Thomson is rector; at St. Oswald's Church, Chalk River, where Rev. Cameron Cairns is rector, and where a new altar and other sanctuary furnishings were dedicated; and at Camp Petawawa. A new parish hall at Russell Anglican Church will be dedicated on Tuesday evening, with at both locations r- rncPTAnc DIRECTORS 1098 Byron Ave. PA8-1761 A An informal relaxing program was provided for the party of three visiting Soviet Russian teachers yesterday by officials of the Canadian Teachers' Federation.

Following their arrival in Ottawa late Saturday afternoon, the visitors were entertained by federation officials at dinner at the Chateau Laurier. Yesterday, they were taken on a motor tour of Gatineau Park in the They visited the National Gallery in the afternoon. Last evening there were guests at the home of Dr. George Croskery, federation Today the visitors will participate in conference at the federation headquarters, with visits to a shopping centre and other points of interest. A late after Ottawa Area Children Confirmed By the end of this week, close to 5,000 children throughout the Ottawa Roman Catholic Archdiocese will have received the sacrament of confirmation.

Archbishop M. J. Lemieux, assisted by Bishop R. J. Windle and Bishop Paul E.

Charbon-neau, have been visiting the parishes this past week and will continue their visitations this week, with 60 parishes involved. Churches in Eastview, Buckingham, Thurso, Hawkesbury and St. Cecile de Mashara will be visited this week. Church Blessed Archbishop Lemieux officiated at the blessing of the new Our Lady of Presentation Church on Donald Street Sunday afternoon. He was assisted by the parish priest, Rev.

J. Emile Vezina. Many parishoners were present for the ceremony. 40 Hours Devotion Parishioners of Canadian Martyrs' Church will observe the manifestation of faith in the Blessed Sacrament with special services today, tomorrow and concluding Wednesday morning. The services will represent 40 hours of devotion.

The speaker at the services today and tomorrow will be Rev. Joseph Scan-nell, OMI, of the Oblate Provincial House in Ottawa. 100 to '5000 Cash the same day on your signature Up to 36 montht to rcpoy on larger loam Life Iniuranc Available on Your loan For information phonej Edgar Du Pletlis CE. 3-4650 48 Rideau St. COMMUNITY 1 IT 1 i The purpose of the conference, which is held in camera, is to discuss problems of how the Boy Scout program can be used by the churches in their Christian education work.

Rt. Rev. E. S. Reed, Anglican bishop of Ottawa, official delegate of that denomination, will hold a reception for conference delegates at Bishop's Court, 140 Bay Street, on Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock.

Ex-Football Star Teaches Deaf Mutes A former Ottawa Rough Rider and Toronto Argo rugby player explained here last evening why he had become a roving minister for 17 Ontario groups of the Evangelical Church of the Deaf. Rev. Robert Rumball was speaking to about 400 members of Dominion United Church congregation meeting in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church at the regular evening service yesterday. Speaking on the subject, "Why I Became A Minister," Mr.

Rumball said he had become a minister because of the need of the world and the goodness of God to him. He had chosen to serve deaf mutes because of their even greater need of a minister than ordinary citizens. Mr. Rumball ministers to about 2,000 deaf mutes throughout the province, including groups in Ottawa, Toronto, London, and Kitchener. Part of Mr.

Rumball's message here last evening was delivered in sign language for the benefit of about 100 deaf mute Ottawans who formed part of the congregation. This Ottawa group regularly meets in First Baptist Church. "Stores for Men" HtNHY. Wellington at Holland Rldc.au at Sussex The annual Boy Scout-Church Relationship Conference will be held in Ottawa for the first time at the national headquarters of the Boy Scouts of Canada, Base Line Road, on Thursday and Friday. Attending the conference will be 25 delegates from 10 different Protestant denominations which sponsor 3,200 Boy Scout groups across Canada.

B. H. Mortlock, Boy Scout executive commissioner for church relationships, will preside at the conference. Elmaar Bakken, New Brunswick, N.J., director of the division' of relationships, Boy Scouts of America, will be a conference guest and adviser. The conference is being held in Ottawa this year so that the delegates attending will be able to look over the Boy Scouts' new national headquarters here.

Bandsmen Pay Visit To Fisher Members of the Fisher Park High School band played hosts to fellow musicians from St. Johnsbury Academy, Vermont, over the weekend. This was a good-will visit, and Fisher bands will go to Vermont next spring as guests of. the St. Johnsbury band.

A lour of the city, swimming at the Chateau, and a dance in the Fisher High gym all were listed on the entertainment agenda. The visitors presented a Friday afternoon concert for an overflow audience in the Fisher Park auditorium. Conductor Leo Messier led his musicians in such numbers as Clarinet Allegro and selections from The Student Prince, while' other features included a trumpet trio, flute ensemble and a display by eight majorettes. After the concert, the visitors presented Fisher Park principal J. M.

Robbie and bandleader II. J. Heath with a gallon of Vermont maple syrup. Alice Arnason, secretary of Fisher's band, gave Mr. Messier a lighted baton "to brighten his darker moments." PTA Asks Quebec Use Canadian Textbooks The Western Quebec Regional Council of English Catholic PTAs will petition the Quebec government to use Canadian textbooks by Canadian authors in schools.

At the sixth annual convention in Gatineau yesterday, delegates complained that outdated American textbooks were being used. The one-day meeting was held at St. Aloysius Church hall. Most Rev. Joseph Raymond Windle, auxiliary bishop of Ottawa, addressed a banquet in the evening.

During the business session the council said it would ask the Quebec Department of Education to provide an English Normal School in Western Quebec and Always convenient parking for all attending services at Hulse and Playfair, Spacious paved parking areas ri i vr At FUNERAL 1 315 Mc Leod St. CE3-I143 ccor. An All-Canadian Company 1 ii i iimiui.ii "3.