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and south" Hm m.» g rrâ€"Tâ€"fi..- _._ :2: @112 if: The Liberal Printing Company, Limited. R. F. CHOATE IDITOR AND MAMGIR Subscriptions: SI 50 a year in advance Single Copies 3 cents. ml 1 RICHMOND HILL, DEC. 10, North and South Transportation facilities in To- ronto, as in the Dominion as a whole, have fallen into “east and west” lines. Possibly, it is for this reason that residents of the city and district have come to think in terms of “east and west.” An estee d reader called the other day ton/beet The Liberal right on some point{ relating to the radial problem. Why should the Liberal, he in- quired, put forward the suggestion that Richmond Hill was logically situated to become the terminal point for a straight run from Downtown Toronto, with transfers here for points north? The distance, he pointed out, was obviously too great for such 'a straightaway run. We 1925 suggested some mental arithmetic, whereupon. as crowning proof of our fatuity, he committed that it was a stretch of some 13 or l4 miles. In all humility we were moved to ask him to compute the distances be- tween Victoria Park and High Park, or indeed those of any one of three or four other long-established “east and west” runs within the city. At hwhich point we left the problem with im. . Through sheer force of habit, resi- dents of Parkdale and West Toronto are prone to speak and think of even the northern city limit as a desolate regionâ€"lying far, far away, in the general direction of the North Pole. Isn’t it about time for a little clearer and more definite thinking on “north and south" lines? Progressive thinking, as well as progressive acting, is called for to- day as never before in Richmond Hill and in the whole Suburban Yonge district. A “stand pat" attitude will not do. Whether we like it or not economic pressure will increase inexorablyâ€" and rapidly. The alternatives are: 1. A policy of “Wait and See,” the best interests of the district mean- while being overrun by the pressure of outside development. '2. A policy of taking forethought now, with a view to shaping the fu- ture of the district in the interests of the district. I nthe matter of rapid transit, Richmond Hill should be in a position to assert itself. If, by taking fore- thought, it can establish itself as the important radiating centre for busi- ness on the Metropolitan line, why not a little forethoughtâ€"on “north I Readyâ€"~Or Not I We told you so i That dull thudding sound you hear, resembling stage thunder. is coming from the woodshed, where Li’l Arthur is receiving some overdue attention at the hands of Mother Telegram. Like the sword of Damocles, the Melinda Street slap-stick has been suspended some weeks in mid-nirâ€"pending the conclusion of the preâ€"Ohristmas en- tertainment in Bagot. Arthur, of course. was permitted to "say his piece" in the roaring farce comedy, “Reedy (Aye Reedy)â€"or Not, You Must be Caught." But his clever Juvenile imitations of a man in the throes ofa new-born passion for Re- sponsible Government failed for lack an appreciative audience. Hence the dull thud of the slapstick in the dark recesses of the woodshed. Penny Postage Under the administration of Hon. Charles Murphy, the Post Oflice De- partment has to its credit a record of notable achievement which has not received the attention it deserves. Many new services have been intro- duced, adding to the revenues of the ’Jcpartment and to the convenience of the public. Hon. Mr. Murphy now in- timates that he would gladly return to the penny postage rate. Jurisdic- tion’in the matter, however, appar- ently rests with the Finance Depart- ment. It is hoped that Hon. Mr. Murph ywill find it possible to add Penny Postage to the many progresâ€" sive measures that have marked his regime. “ Oshawa has just received a re- duction in fire insurance rates. On a first-class dwelling the old rate was 60c. per hundred, now it is 50c., and on veneered brick houses the rate is changed from 70c. to 60c. a hun- dred. Mercantile buildings have re- ceived a similar cut. What astounds, us most is the vast difference in rates lmnosed in Stoufi’ville to a place like Oshawa, where the losses to fire in- surance companies are far greater in proportion to the insurance carried than the losses in Stouffville. The Fire Underwriters‘ Co. appear to act as a sort of combine for the insurance companies, and the public get soaked as a consequence. Places like Oshawa, where strong pressure was brought to bear, get from undcr.â€"Stouffville Tribune. (From The Newmarket Express- Herald) When the paper all seems wrong, Blame it on the editor! They’re a race that's good and strong, Blame it on the editor! If the news sccnis awfully tame, Blame it on the editor! Perhaps he knows who i< to blame, But~blumc it on the editor. Wait :1 biteâ€"‘ci‘o you begin To blame it on the editor; If you never hand news in, Don't blame it on the editor. Jun, lUNlO 1,; MAKE PROGRESS James McLean, of Richmond Hill, Presents Interesting Survey of Year’s Work Mr. James McLean, of Richmond Hill, who has covered a large section of the province in connection with the work of the Ontario Plowmen's As- sociation, in a review of the notable developments of the season just closed, presents some interesting ob- servations. Mr. McLean says:. Now that the plowing is over for another year, it is a good time to re- view the work of the past season and call attention to some of its outstand- ing features. It is pleasant to be able to state that there are distinct Signs of progress all over the Province. This is especially evident when we compare present conditions with those which prevailed before the On- tario Plowmen's Association was or- ganized. Plowing Matches were then practically unknown; proper plowmg was almost a lost art, and the imâ€" portance of this phase of agriculture was scarcely recognized. To-day it is almost an axiom of farm-life that the soil has to be well and skilfully worked if a maximum yield is to be secured, if purity of seed is to be preserved, and if the land is to be kept free from noxious weeds. Of course, there is still room for im- provement and some of our countries are considerably in advance of others, but the general progress is very marked. ' Our present Minister of Agricul- ture, in his recent address to farmers, has advised us to aim first of all at the quality of our products, even if quantity should be reduced, and in this advice, I heartily concur, for after all it is quality that matters most. All who have the interests of agriculture at heart should aim at raising the standards to the highest point possible. In this connection it is a pleasure to refer to the help given us by the Dominion Department of Agriculture and the Guelph O.A.C., and one must not fail to make special mention of the Kemptville Agricul- tural School, which has rendered a great service to the farmers of East- ern Ontario. Chief credit, however, must go to the Ontario Plowmen’s As- sociation, which has affected the farm life of Ontario to a really remarkable degree. Who would have dreamed when the Association was formed some fourteen years ago that plow- ing-matches and competitions would beheld by this time in nearly every country in the Province, all the way from Kenora to Glengarryl It is doubtful if any organization of re- cent years has such a fine record of actual achievement to its credit. In the light of what has been accom- plished, we will be fully realized and the soil so cleaned and improved as to provide a maximum yield, together with the finest quality in both grains and grasses. Marked Improvements Noted Comparing the season just ended with that of last year, it is gratifying to report that ingoing through the different counties, I can see once again a marked improvement in the plowing, despite the fact that the season was exceptionally unfavorable. This interfered seriously with the Fall work, and as a result much plow- ing has had to stand over until Spring. In many of our clay soils the delay will doubtless mean a re- duced crop next year, especially if the Summer should be dry. How- ever, the farmers made the best of a poor season. I am glad to say that never before have there been so many inquiries for advice as to the best type of plow, which indicates a recognition of the fact that for the right quality of work, a first class plow is essential. A report issued by the Central Ex- perimenta Farm caused me no little surprise, as it contains the statement that it makes no difference whether the plowing is wide or narrow, deep or shallow. Of course at the Ev- perimental Farm, where almost ideal conditions already prevail, and where there is abundance of fertilizer, and a proper rotation of crops, one would naturally expect little difference, but on the average Ontario farm, such conditions are not found, and the mode of plowing is of the utmost im- portance. In some of the Eastern Counties close to the Central Farm, there is much of this indifferent kind of plowing. A loose, wide, shallow furrow is turned, and the combination of an improverished soil and an abundance of twitch and other weeds, produces results that better plowing methods would vastly improve. This explains, by the way, why Prof. Bell and Mr. Hainpson are working so hard to establish their favorite plant, Sweet Clover, believing as they do”- em - that_they can thus solve the prob] of cleaning the Elm of weeds, en- riching the soil and keeping the silos full of what has already proven itself to be highly nutritious food. (Concluled next week) THE WHITE NICE INDUSTRY This locality is OllL‘ of mixed farmâ€" ing, says the Markham Economist and Sun, but one oi" Illt‘ newest develop- ments is the raising of ran-c animals for which there is :1' ready market. Mr. John Green, of Mongolia. is the largest breeder of guimu. pike, in this time he has about one hundred of these creatures «n h‘ 2.1. Iii: chit-1' sale is to the Lli‘i\'(.'! itlcs ‘Zwi'c the}; * llf‘Od oxtcnsivn-ly in icwni'cli win'i; White mice are just a side line for Mr. Gi'eeanut he has twenty of tliesc little animals of ii i‘m'o lll‘x-c‘i, which are valued for lllcll‘ I'Lii‘. whil. a third line of stock unusual to mow farmers Flemiin giant rabbits. which M1". Green is raising with good success. Truly. Mr. Green is (lth‘lopâ€" ing a section of the farming industry new to this section. is part of Ontario. and at the proscn‘. â€"' R Way Back in “The Liberal; THIRTY YEARS AGO Issue of December 12, 1895 The Curling Club appointed the fol- lowing skips to play for the Smith medal: W. H. Pugsley, J. Palmer, William Atkinson, H. A. Nicholls, M. Boyle and Rev. J. Vickei‘y. County Council grants extension of time to the Metropolitan Railway to complete line to Richmond Hill. W. Scott makes high .score at “shoot” of the Victoria Square Rifle Club. J. C. Jenkins elected president at meeting in parlor of Meek’s Hotel. Anglican Church at Maple to be opened December 15. “A beautiful large skating and curling rink has been almost com- pleted at Thornhill," says ii corres- pondent, “and will be opened in the near future by very prominent politi- cal men of both shades of politics." Brethren of Richmond Lodge, A.F. & A.M. attend installation services of St. George Lodge. Frank Dalton in- stalled as W.M. J. W. Dean, Thornhill butcher, to hold a shooting match for turkeys and geese. TWENTYâ€"FIVE YEARS AGO Issue of December 136,190!) Inquest relative to the death of David W. Eyer, who was killed by Metropolitan car, December 7, held in the Council Chamber. Induction of Rev. W. G. Back takes place at St. Paul's Church, Maple. Robert Clark leases the Thornhill Skating Rink. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Thompson, just back from honeymoon, serenaded by friends from Bond Lake. Music created with cowbells, mouldboards, horns, sleighbells, etc., under the direction of the veteran "Billy Clif- ford," while the “firing party," with six guns, was led by Sergt. John Fer- guson. Plowing bee held in fields belonging to the Manse, at Maple. ‘ A Carrville news item says: “One Election Talk Grows Lively With Mr. J. Lunau, Mr. David Hill and Mr. James McLean. definitely in the field for Reeve-hip, interest is in- dressing daily in the coming municipal election, Mr. Joseph Monkmnn, who has been mentioned as a possible can- didate, informs the Liberal that it is not his intention to run, Mr. W. H. Pugsley hrs not yet reached it definite decision but states that in view of the Importance of the transportation and other questions coming up next year, he is giving serious consideration to the matter. At least two vacancies will be left in the council. and current rumors have brought out many names as possible candidates. Mr. J. A. Greene, of course, will be in the field for i-e‘elecâ€" ton. Others mentioned are: Mr. W. G. Baldock, Mr. Harold Murphy, Mr. R. Endeun and Mr. “'illiam Davies. ON YOUR WAY TO TOWN Hargraves and Wilson, motor ex- perts, have removed to 3421 Yonge Street, just at the top of the hill. (Telephone Hudson 6960). On the way to town run your car in if all is not right. with it. It makes no dif- ference whether it is a simple, little rattle or a general overhaul, it will be attended to by experienced mee- hanids and at a surprisingly low figure. Their years of experience is at your service and it costs no more than the. ordinary kind. “_ APPLICATION FOR DIVORCE NOTICE is hereby given that Bertha Violet Lidkea, of the Town of Mount Dennis in the County of York and Province of Ontario, presently residing at 1202 Jane Street, in the said town, will apply to the Parliament of Canada at the next session thereof, for a Bill of Divorce from her husband, Clifford .William Lidkes. of the City of North Bay, in the District of Nipissing in the said Province of Ontario, Labourer. on the grounds of adultery and deser- tion. DATED at Toronto, in the Province of Ontario this 31st day of July, A.D, 1925. MORRIS & MORRIS. 1025 Federal Bldg, 85 Richmond Street West. Toronto. Ontario. 23-27 Solicitors tor the Applicant. R Government. Municipal and Corporation Bonds 6* Bought, Sold and Exchanged J. J. Deane inns; All business strictly confidential g, . ‘ .1 A “ It.) V One Lent a l'lls‘lh is all i’: costs .I'ouitry HEATT tCCD C0 of Cd)13(id.l. ’ Filesâ€" of our young men is away learning motor driving, and will take a posi- tion with the Toronto Street Railway as motorman, when adequate to the responsibility involved. Carrvill friends wish Mr. Bert Boston every success in his chosen vocation." Rev. N. Wellwood presides at an- nual meeting of the Bible Society. TWENTY YEARS AGO Issue of December 14, 1905 About forty couples attend dance given at the Dominion House by Eli Shierk. Dr. Sisley, of Agincourt, elected president of the East York Reform Association at a meeting held in Unionville. P. G. Savage, after 25 years’ service in the council, announces that he will not be a candidate for re-election as Reeve. J. O. McCarthy presides at open meeting of the Willowdale Sons of Temperance. Misses Riseborough and Gibson and the Willowdale Quar- tette and Chorus furnished the music. Pupils of Richmond Hill Methodist Sabbath School busy practising for presentation of Cantata, “Santa Claus’ Defenders." Jerry Smith advertises dessert sets for husbands who are worried‘ over the selection of suitable ristmas gifts for their wives. In AD. 1905, large quantities of tableware were obtainable for $9.70. To wit: Sugar bowl, sugar tongs, creamer and six sterling coffee spoons. P.S.â€"The set was put tip in a leather covered case, satin lined. A. Hopkins, W. McCaffin and F. Lynett attended the Fat Stock Show at Guelph. J. G. McDonald gives interesting address at “An Evening with Burns," under the auspices of the Epworth League at Maple. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Meets in Masonic Hall SUNDAY SCHOOL 10.00 A.M. ssnwci: ms A.M. ALL WELCOME. Because he will appreciate the fine workmanship that accounts for the consistent, all-round performance of It appeals to men just as strongly whether they are electricalengineers or music lovers. It :53 splendid job of designandconstrucâ€" tion and it gives splendid usultz. C3t clad to drop in 1 1‘. a :.2‘.Cl€tu€s . e vs C ZTZL‘YIE Il‘r’fil‘lifl. iz,fi".: Elli-1‘. .45 .1 .I / Madd PU Compact may. I.. mum w m-w- .‘m'u. A... W. G. Baldocli Lid. ’1 Richmond Hill I fifia~m ‘ _ Renew Your Liberal ioonl: I Thornhill: good roads, ten room solid Classified A dvertising OR SALEâ€"Brick house in North Toronto (5 rooms and lieutrd sun hot water heating: hl|ld\Vl\0d lonrs, brick garage; lot 40 x 125 feet: garden; fruit trees; chicken house Good terms. Apply Lihei-nl Office or Telephone Hudson 07.57 w. OR SALEâ€"Oxford Laurel Cook Heater, sclf~feeder, nickle trim- med in good condition. No reasonable offer refused. Phone Maple 2319, or apply to Mr. Milton Savings, ‘2in con- cession. Vaughan. PPLRS FOR SALEâ€"No. 2 Spies A $2.76 per hfll'rt’l: No. l Greenings $2 50 per barrel; No. 2 Baldwins 32.50 per barrel, and several other varieties ranging from $2.00 to 82,51) per barrel in the cellar. Deliver extm Apply J. Bspey, fourth farm north from El- gln side road on West side of 2nd con- cession, Vaughan. 23-24 I F OR RENTâ€"Houle next door north to Eden's Bakery. Modern rental. Apply Eden's Bakery, Yonge Street. 24 DR. J. P. WILSON Office hours: 9 to 11 am. 6 to 8 p.m., and by appointment. Office: Centre and Church Sts., Richmond Hill. Phone 24 DRS. LANGSTAFF North Yonge St. Richmond Hill DR. ROLPH L LANGSTAFFâ€" - Oflice hours; 8:10 e.m. and 6: 8 p.m. DR. LILLIAN C. LANGSTAFFâ€" (Diseases of women and children) Oflce hours; 1: 3 p.m. Phone 100 M DENTAL R DR. W. T. McINTOSH Dentist , RICHMOND HILL, ONT. Office: Over Da es' Dry Goods Store K DR. L. R. BELL Dentist Office: Trench Block, two doors north of Standard Bank. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Telephone 32 N I f {r [OULD the person who was seen taking the milk can from J. Atkinson‘s gate on Sunday return same and lave further trouble ? A. Oruick- DR. J. A. U. MHCUONALD shank. Richmond Hill. 23-24 DENTIST Sterling Bank Building Thornhill Ont. Consultation and Diagnosis Free Telephone 61. FOR SALEâ€"Geno for Christmas in good condition. Apply John Donald, Box 16. Elgin Mills. 24-25 M ‘ OR SALE â€" One Heater, Royal Oak and one box stoVe. Apply James Cruickshenk, Centre St. East, Richmond Hill. 24-25 FOR SALEâ€"Timothy H. A. Cullen, Stop 29 A. 24 25 M b‘OR SALEâ€"One second-hand Mus- sey-HarI-is Oenm Sepai-ntnr. Ap ply W. J. Scrivener, Massey-Harris Agent. Richmond Hill. 24-25 0R SALEâ€"A number of purebred White Wyundolte Cockeie Ap- ply Meniio Smith, R. R. No. l, iaple. 24-2-5 2t! FARM FOR SALE Open Evenings DR. MACLAREN DEN TIST Work Done Quickly Bank of Commerce, Opposite EATON) Hay. MUSICAL PELHAM CHAFFEY TENOR Teacher of Singing Now accepting pupils Phone 94J for information Choir Leader and Organist Presbyterian Church ADELMO MELECCI AND MISS ROSALIN D BUSH, L.T.C.M. From the Toronto Conservatory of Mule. will accept a number of pu ils in Piano, Vocal and Theory. p Richmond 3111 Friday and Saturday For Information Phone 5” MRS. MYLKS MISS VERDELLA DONER Teacher of Piano Playing Pupil of J. E. Newton and B. H. Carmen. Pupils successfully prepared fer Conser- vatory Examinations. Studio: Centre St. West. Phone 88, Richmond Hill Offers to piiichm‘e will be received for the Curtis fnim. being 671 acres of the west half of Lot 17, Concession 2, Markham, close to Richmond Hill and brick linust', hank bum, diiving shed and outbuildings all in good repair. For pniticnliirs see James Curtis on the faiin. or Messrs. Anderson 1% Mc Master, Barristers, 2881 Dimst Street East, Toronto. AUCTION SALE REGISTER Saturday, Dec. 12â€"Faim stock and implements, belonging to Irwin Ham- 'lt . " '1 '1h f G l . N . i‘esgivéeimlet)ilncblnthsocrediti.m eLiyale a: erhPrUk m. 12 noon. F. W. Silneraides. Auction- . eer- fiianist-Erarhrr is? I ~‘ STUDIO :- Care of Mrs. Joseph Graham, Arnol (1 St Richmond Hill Phone 48-r 3 Satmdaiy, December l9â€"-Auction sale of about4aCies of standing timber in 1-4 new lots consisting of maple, oak, birch and some poplar, at lot 29, concession 3, Vaughan, the pro- peityof Mr. \V. T. (look. Sale at \â€" mie o‘clock. Terms: ll months credit on Hp,>ioved joint notes bear- "a ing interest at Gper cent per annum. J. T. Saigeon, Auctioneer, § APPLICATION FOR DIVORCE WILLIAM COOK, COOK & DELANY (William Cook 1". Gordon Cook Thomas Delsny) Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. Toronto Office: 816 Federal Building, 85 Richmond St. West Richmond Hill Office (Liberal once) every hursday afternoon. Maple, Thursday after- noon. W'oodbridge, Saturday afternoon. Money to loan at Current Rate E NAUGHTON & JENKINS Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Telephone Adelaide 2108 85 Richmond St. West. Toronto Naughton Block. Aurora Solicitors for: Aurora, Richmond Hill, King, \Vhltcllul‘t'll, Markham and North Gwillimbury. rm :flfi Walter S. Jenkins, Res. Phone Bill. 5048. J. Harry Naughton, Res. Elgin Mills, Res. Phone 121,2 W. HENDERSON & MCGUIRE Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. (David Henderson , IV. H. McGuire James A. Baes) Offices: 03-95 Sun Life Building, Adelaide and Victoria Sts. Zlgia 5301 - - 313111 6302 TORONTO â€"-â€"â€".__.â€"_‘_____ HENRY S. MULLOWNEY, M.A. NOTICE is hereby given that HAZEL PEARLE CLARK PEA ROY, of the City of Toronto. in the County of York in :hc Province of Ontario, Mariied Woman. will apply to the Parliament of Canada. at the next session thereof, for a BILL OF DIV- ORCE from her husband, GORDON MONTGOMERY PEARCY. of the said City of ’l‘omnto, Insurance Brok- er, on the ground of Adultery. DATED at Toronto. in the Province of Ontaiio, this 17th day of November 1925. CAMPBELL & COMPANY, 509 Excelsior Life Bldg., Toronto, Canada. 21-25 Solicitors for the Applicant. W JOHN R. CAMPBELL Veterinary Surgeon Offices: Banister, Solicitor, Notary Public THORNHILL Toronto Office: Standard Bank Building. 2453 Yonge St. (Eglinton Branch). I’dâ€"~â€" Phone Hudson 3218 Richmond Hill Office: Over Davies Goods Storeâ€"Every Saturday Money to Loan at Current Rates Phone Richmond Hill 119 MULHOLLAND & SMYTH Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. Toronto Office: 2498 Yonge St. Phone Hudson 3408 A. CAMERON MacNAUGHTON BARRISTER 511 McKinnon Building, ‘ Corner Jordan & Melinda Streets Toronto. Phone: Elgin 4879 Denton, Macdonald & Denton Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Manning Arcade, King St. West, Toronto, Canada. Telephone Main 0311 Dry H. A. NICHOLLS Notary Public Commissioner, Conveyancer, Etc. Insurance and Real Estate CLERK THIRD DiVisioN COURT RICHMOND HILL A. C. HENDERSON PLUMBING AND TINSMITHING Hot Water Heating and General Repairs THORNHILL, ONT. SAM. SHEPHERD PAPER HANGER AND PAINTER Oxford Street. Phone 18â€"r 3 l J. T. SAIGEON Cable Address: “Dedo” MAPLE Arilin' .l.I TJzitvilt‘ihuld. Frank Donior . . A! z i . BA. Licensed Auctioneer for the County » â€"-__â€"_.â€"-.H“ “mm - .â€" of York B I ' ‘ Sales attended to on shortest notice __.- . . ,._. _ and at reasonable rates. WIRIGHT 311055. Patronage solicited , Undertauers I’RENTICE 8; I’RENTICE ALC'I‘IONI‘: CRS J. H. Prentice. ~11?) BilliiOl St. RICHMOND HILL L'NIONVll.I.E and TlIORNHILL Tol'mi.<r. Iiud. 15147. J. Ix. '3 l‘n ilLlL't‘, Millikcn. NOTARY PUBLIC “W: W» a ml to rwndmt :ze'es of meiy dost-rm . l .‘m niil tzirni :tock suit-s u Real Estate and Insurance sivctizilty ll'l bought (llixl sold on romniis- Commissioner Conveyancel- Etc. sion. All >.lll'.\ attended to on >lmrtc<t notice, ’ ‘ ’ THORNHILL and conducted by tho ino~t npprovml methods.