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There is something disagreeable and dismal about the sound of the word Lock-Up. Pleasant recollect- ions are not generaliy entwined a’ round the walls 0t prisons. Never- theless, there are times when such places of confinement are not the least unnecessary buildings in a village. The mere presence of a Lock-up is often sufficient to prevent disturbances, and will have a more salutary effect upon noisy lunatics than a dozen or more constables. In Richmond Hill peaceable citizens are liable to have their doors knock- ed in any night. and the individual who figures in the act may go unâ€" whipped ofjustice just because the needful institution does not exist. No matter how anxious our village authorities are to repress ruffianism and protect the citizens, there are times when they are practically helpless. The village constable has the power to arrest law-breakers, but if he does so, what is he to do With his prison birds. It is true such offenders are sometimes taken before a Justice of the Peace, but those officials are not always avail- able when their services are re’ quired. We are satisfied our present Council have the public weal at heart, and are ever ready to work for the benefit 0! the village. But having an eye to economy we be‘ lieve they‘ have been slow in this particularly necessary building. The outlay of a few hundred dollars would be well spent. Let the Coun- c11 put their shoulders to the wheel, and they will be backed by the ma- jority of the rate payers, who are law-abiding citizens. In the meantime let the authori- ties he on the watch to protect our citizens in their person and proper- ty. lithey know that individuals are molested, let them move in the matter at once and not take advan- tage of any technicality of the law. It is not enough to say that where no complaint is made no action should be taken. \Ve do not mean to say that the people of Richmond Hill and vicinity me less law-abid- 1 g than those in other towns and villages, in fact we believe the oppo- site would be nearer the mark. But whilst this may be the case, there are times when some mode of chas- tisement is absolutely necessary in order to secuie good behaviour. By all means let us have a Lock-Up, and when disturbers of the peace pay our village daily or nocturnal visits, give them a berth in “ the C'mler.H DEAR SIR,â€"AB Spring is opening mpv idly and the time for making our village improvements for the Summer is at llama, 1 Lake the iiberty of writing you a few lines on the subject. There is always an accumulation of filth during the winter. Dead leuves and grasa of last fall, sticks, old line, bones. do, find their way into the ditches and long the streets and should be carefully cleared away and burned. Coal ashes that have accumulated during: the winter months should be scattered where walks are required, and if evenly spread on the back streets there could he no objection, as they make an excellent road bed, but our inspector should see that they are not emptied on the street during the winter, as they are very unsightly when the snow leaves in the spring. Refuse of all kinds should be kept in the back yards till it can be removed in the spring. If thrown on the streets during the win- ter the stench from its decomposition, as the weather becomes warm, is very dis» agreeable and dangerous to the public health. Our citizens have always been very particular in these respects and the result is that Richmond Hill has for the last. few years had very little sickness of a contageuus nature. To the Editor of THE LIBERAL RICHMOND HILL. Thursday, Apri123, ~{11 I'orvSujeâ€"lgbk 13G l‘hornhill. For Saleâ€"- The ' utl;bertâ€"\V11j{__Hn.r" ‘ggn @112 Wiimal We have less fevers than other places NEW ADVERTISEMENTS .A LOCK- UP A EEDED. Spring" Work. And curly in Line morning did they buckle v11 their gripsacks and hasten tn the nearest station. where they were sat upon by tluevcs, who attempted to strip tin m of their day’s allowance and send them away hungry and thirsty. And Wan their friends turned against them and laughed them no scorn, treating them as publlcnns and sinners. Aml nn the same day when they re- turned in the evening great multitudes were gathexed together, and the whole multitude stood on the platform and were astonished. And the fuur fishermen were moved with compassiun towards the multitude and. gave them fish to eat and they did eat. And when they had fill’lal‘r ed there remained several basketfuls, but. their gripsacks were empty. And all the viliage were astonished at their good fmtune.” There is nothing that adds so much tQ the attractiveness of a village as we“ ar- ranged shade trees, nicely arranged lawns,and well puintud hnusus and fences Of course property owners as a. rule are supposed to luck after the tree planting in front of their own pmmiscs, but there are places owned by people at a distance a2 (1 by others who are nut in a position to attend m the matter, and unless it, is looked after by some mm a blob is left on the general appearance of Llie village. After the trees are once plunlcd ml the streets they become public: property and this being the case it wau‘nl be right for the council to take the matter in hand and see that all gaps in ilio rows are filled up. By so doing they will add to the appearance of the PliLCB and as a re- sult more people will be :i‘vtmcted to 0m village and be ' induced to make their homes among us. We have in the past planted mostly maples, but if we could get. some other kinds to mix in such as elms, oaks or some l'anc) varieties, it would be quite an improvement. “And it, came to pass that on Monday. t] 9 second day of the week, four fisher Inn 1) (f the Village having mended their m ts as did the apostles of old, went: furth to fish, and. verily did they puxfurm mi- raulws. Adother matter we want particularly to attend to is Lhaphuniug of shade trees. We have planted a great many during the last 10 years but from various causes a large number have died, and there an: a (freak manyb naps in the Ions that must Le filled up We have the nicest situation fur a vilâ€" lage between the lakes, and visitors al- ways remark what a pretty place. Ric11~ mund Hill is, but. one <>f the suangest things about it our best aims for private iesidences are not taken up. In the south emkon Mr. Ainuld a unmer Lliclc is room for many building llm', and ilic situaiion is unsurpassed any place Tim drainage is perfect and tlm new over ilm fanning country l1» the emf, south and west is exceptionally wind. Our Special Corresimndeut informs us that four of the citizens want to the Hull- uud Landing on Monday last, and return- ed on the evening train with 2115 large; Suckers. His accuuut of the excursiuu is given in the fuiiowing wm‘ds' Now ”16 names of the fishennen are these: The first Juhn‘ who is cALlled Thomas, and his brat-Her lelmm, the publican; and John, the (.iusmitll, wich William, the, butchex. And when the fishermen reached the “ater’s edge, verily did they hire three of the natives who knew the “indiugs of me nver, and straightwuy did they cast their nets into the water, and In and he~ hold their nets were full. And at. the hour of noon and at other hours, did they fall in their bouta, and there upon their bended knees 0521‘ up their grateful thanks inr their goud luck, and for the exhilarating Lchcrage which bney had furnished in thcir gi‘ipmmks. \Ve natives are so used tr) it but “=2 are blind to its fuil bdmlly, but. no one can ride out or in on the maize, if has looks around him at all, but, be struck with the extent and beunby uf Line New. 1 fear, Mr. Editor. I have Lrvspzmavd too much on your vahmhlu Waco Eu will come to a close. The LIBERAL \Ve lmvé veny few mucus in our lawns and if we could have a. few nice sedans planted it, Would be a meat improvement V CITiZEN. Richmond H111. April 18th] 1891. The By laws also state that all wells shall be cleaned out before the first of July each year. This date is placed later to be sure there will be no further aoakage from the spring rmns. This well cleaning is a very important matter for all villages, and one of the worst things in connection with it is the presence of manure heaps. The rain soaks through the manure and in turn finds its way in- to the wells where its \yellow color is Often well marked at this time of the year. Those keeping hursns, cows or pigs should have the manure removed frequently, and I believe the health 3y law says no more than two loads shuuld be allowed to must at one time at hotels, livery stables &c. Our health By-laws require all cellars to be cleaned Out, and decaying vugetublu matters to he removed by the 15th of May, but. the sooner now 1:. is done the better at; the odors from decaying matters in the cellars find their way all through the house. and in case disease gets in it keeps the air in good, yea the best. posâ€" sible, condition for the developement of the disease germs. of the size, and diphtheria is almost un- known among us. But while we have always prided ourselves on these matters it is nut out of place to review the Bit;. nation and see where we may improve. S ub scribe for L1 aple Yuurs, &c., . i RICHMOND HILL. Ont: WM. B. GRAM, â€" MAPLE Medalist Toronto University. Member Colâ€" lege Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Examiner in Midwifery and diseases of women and children Ontario Medical Council Specialtyâ€"Diseases of Eye, Ear. Throat dz Nose. Oflice hours-8 to 10 a :11, 21116.6 to 8 p m. A. Good Fit and First-Class Work Guaranteed. FAMILY. «:- ~:- GEGGERIES VVATC H & CLOCK RE PAI RI N G A. L. SKEE Tailor, RICHMOND HiLL WTWO doors north of The Fire Proof. ALHUME As usual, at the 0M stand.the Sign of the W, J! WILSON, M. D., S?EGTAO L ES 29 DAYS MORE. SKEE'LE’S UITSMADETO ORDER IN THE LATEST STYLES And will be continued for ages WATCH, Everything kept in the line of Pumps. Orders promptly attended to. Cistern tanks made to order. February 5th, ISgI. On hand, for sale at cost. In 4i bbl. sacks, constant- IV on hand. JEWELRY STORE At choice prices and best quality. RICH MON D H1 LL. A large stock of B. LAURANCE Is still going on at THEâ€"â€" ELE. é: BUGGY DUSTERS, NETS, Em, ALL GRADES 9F SINQLE & DOUBLE HAEEQESS AME SQLLARS Before buying elsewhere; it will pay yon. Full stock of Whips and all other supplies always on hand; also full line of Trunks and Valises. Repairing Promptly attended to. Give me a call and be convinced that on can do as well or heater with me than on 7 y Y can elsewhere. On! 300. Japan Tea is excellent. Our 300. Hyson Tea has pleased every one, and our stock or Oranges, Lemons, Ounfeciiouery, Sm, is ahvays complete. Comprising the bent assorted stock ever came to Richmond Hill. Tm Sets, Toilet Sets. Vegetable Dishes, Bowls, Pitchers, Plates, Cups and Saucers, at prices that cannot be beaten. Also the THE IRETISH FLAG~E§TAFF Small Profits, Quick Returns, and satisfaction guaranteed every time at Geo.MODona1d, - Richmond Hill. LORNE STU-E E, FRESH :-3 GROCERIES HARNESS SEQ? use nothing but the very best stock that, can be got, and can guarantee satisfactiun in work and price. IPRQE‘ZFTNE S S} EXPEREE 1‘3? (3 E1 SUPEEEQRETY {RELEABEEIT Y REPUTATE 0 N Fine Harness a, Specialty! CE§BGMENT FAGKLETY FEE SHE ST GBOCEBIE S SPRING DRESS GOODS. ”VARIETY F! N E GRANITE-VVARE, MERIT Always on hand, or made to order on shortess notice. Hardware, Crockery, Flour and Feed. Goods delivered. 1531 C 1-1131 0N1) EEK RI EL Fine stock. More expected. Also a fine assortment in SEE MY STOCK OF ARRIVED AT THE One crate of â€"FORâ€"-â€" In town. TO INTRODUCE ALL THESE GOOD QUALITEES IN nubâ€"MU ATKINSUE‘MSWITZ OF ‘ SUSCESé‘ ROUND AN D - ROUND G0 THE WHEELS OF OUR BUSINESS. CAN WE SERVE YOU? O~ J. BROVVN’S‘ WE STRIVE LADDER OUR TRADE. . MOODIE.