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We, your friends and neighbors, have gathered here, on the eve of your departure from our midst, to wish yod all prosperity and happiness in your new home. We trust, that while new friend- ships are formed, the friendships made here, may continue, for “Friendships cast a warmer glow Upon the path of life.” Games were enjoyed for a couple of hours, after which about forty sat down to an oyster supper, to which all did full justice. At the close of the report, a beautiful electric lamp was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Rainey, accompanied by the following ad- dress: Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rainey: “The annual report of the local Board of Health was read before the Town Council at their final meeting last week, and showed that the birth fate‘in Stouffville for this year is just equivalent to the death rate, there being eleven births and eleven deaths.” The ’Liberal is informed that the law does not require that a candidate for the Village Council shall be a pro- 1riaerty-owner. Any taxpayer is quali- ed. 0n Morfilay, December 28, a very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Whitteh, Elgin Mills, when a number of friends gathered to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. L. Rainey, before leaving for their new home. TW en tyBel 0W Here Sunday Stoufl'ville has a new postoffice and there is a chance that it will “amount to something” yet. At any rate, it is trying hard to keep on the map. Listen to this‘ from the esteemed Tribune: Saturday morningâ€" 9 below zero. Sunday a u u Monday “ 11 above “ Such were the lowest readings of the thermometer at Mr. J. H. Dunlop’s greenhouses, Richmond Hill, in the course of the week-end cold snap. Sunday morning’s recording here was six degrees lower than that of the Ob- servatory,’in Toronto. The Liberal hopes, through the courtesy of Mr. Dufilop, to publish a record of the weather in Richmond Hill, a feature which will certainly be interesting to a large number of read- ers. Mr. Dunlop’s weather records are widely known for their accuracyâ€"and justly so; With a view to dependable registrations, the thermometer at the greenhouses has been installed in a special receptacle which, while pro- tecting it from the elements, gives it the propelj conrtaet with the outer air. 0n the whole, this year’s nomina- tion gathering carries forward wor- thin in modern form the old tradi- tion of the Town Meeting, and it must be regarded as giving promise of a lively and sustained interest in muni- cipal affairs at a time which calls for united endeavor, vision and seasoned judgment. Sewers; roadway and sidewalk con- struction; electric lighting and power; education; transportation and finan- cial questions all received attention in the course of the speeches. The opin- ions expressed were in 'no- sense hasty or superficial. They were largely the considered judgments of men long and honorably identified with public af- fairs in the village. Not the least in- formative and helpful contribution to the discussion was the short talk by Mr. A. J. Hume, clerk and treasurer, dealing with different phases of the financial question. Latter-day political life, with its retinue of sleek propagandists, and its pussyfooters of the closed caucus, would seem to have retained little of the spirit of the Town Meeting. Yet happily some survivals of the ancient practise are still to be foundâ€"the closest approximation, perhaps, being the Nomination Meeting. The Liberal cannot regard ‘yith other than regret the growing tendency in Dominion and Provincial elections to dispense with the speechmaking which for so many years was an accepted part of the Nomination Day proceedings. Un- questionably these Town Hall fore- gatherings were productive of much that was not oratory, but with all his faultsâ€"â€"who will not forgive the “Spellbinder” of the yesteryears? Richmond Hill has reason to con~ gratulate itself on the character of the proceedings at Monday evening’s nomination meeting in Masonic Hall. Leaders of business activity of every kind in the village were out in forceâ€" and, happily, not merely as silent on- lookers, as is so often the case. Prob- lems confronting“ the municipality were dealt with in a dozen thoughtful addresses, all very much above the average on such occasions. , The Town Meeting served our fore- fathers well. As an open forum for the periodic interchange of opinions of freemen, by freemen, it has never been surpassed. By its direct, though sometimes rough, processes, individual thought was rapidly fashioned into policies to serve the needs of the com- munity. RICHMOND HILL, DEC. 31. 1925 An eminent statesman once assert- ed that the old-fashioned Town Meet- ing was “the most perfect instrument of Government ever devised by the wit of man.” Subscriptions: $1 50 a yea! in advance Single Copies 3 cents. token (if our good wishes, we The Liberal Printing Company. Limited. R. F. CHOATE EDITOR AND MANAGER E112 ifiiheral THE TOWN MEETING ELGIN MILLS SATURDAY, JANUARY 9.â€"Farm stock and implements, the property of James Fisher, Lot 15, Concession 3, Vaughan, at one o’clock sharp. J. H. Prentice and K. G. Prentice, Auctioneers. PRIVATE SALEâ€"Two heavy horses, 1 Holstein cow, farm implements. Apply to Armand G. Savage, Rich- mond Hill. ask you to accept this gift, to help light you on your way. {Advertisement} ‘ To the electors of Markham town- ship : FRIDAY, JANUARY 15.â€" Credit {auction sale of pure bred and grade Holstein cattle (herd under accredi- tation) and registered Clyde mares, at premises of W. G. Milne, known as the Weldrick Farm, Lot 35, Stop 19, Yongo Street, Langstaff, at one o’clock. Prentice & Prentice, Auctioneers. Isaac Crosby elected Reeve of Rich- mond Hill by majority of 2 over Wil- liam Innes. Councillors elected were: H. A. Nicholls, John P. Glass, J. H. Sanderson, T. H. Trench, Charles Mason and William Furey. 'Sigr-xed, on Behalf of-your friends at Elgin Mills, 7 7 7 I Issue of January 4, 1906. Local Option by-law passes in Vaughan Township with majority of 86. Voters decide to return-to the old statute labor system, majority being 160. Council elected as follows: Reeve, John Boyle, acclamation; Councillors, James A. Cameron, Dan- iel C. Longhouse, Isaac Devins and J. Scott McNair. ANNA MOLLET. ‘ HELEN BURNETT. W. J. WHITTEN. After a suitable reply, the evening was concluded with music. Mr. and Mrs. Rainey will reside at Langstafi'. Saturday. January 9â€"Aucti0n sale of Farm Stock and Implements. the property of M r. Jas. Fisher. at lot 15, con. 3, Vaughan. Sale at one o’clock shalp. See hilh‘. Prentice 6: Pren- tice, Auctioneers Are you ready for a change in Mun- icipal Government 2” Do you wish a lower tax late ? Do you wish for a more efficient or e fiective service? If so vote for a new Council? SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 1926â€" J. H. Kirby elected Reeve of Vaughan by acclamation. Nomina- tions for councillors were: Isaac Deâ€" vine, William Watson, D. M. Malloy, D. C. Longhouse, J. S. McNair, J. N. Boyle, Emerson Smith and William Dalziel. Issue of January 2, 1896. Rev. Mr. Vickery occupied the chair at the annual dinner and concert of the Methodist Church, Victoria Square. Among those taking part were: H. J. Brown, violinist; R. W. Glass, cornet soloist; E. J. Garbutt, ’cellist; Miss Jessie Brown, pianist; Prof. J. B. McKay, Kingston, elocu- tionist; Miss Annie Scarborough. vocal soloist; and Mrs. A. J. Hume, accompanist. Some ’70 persons from Richmond Hill attended. . From the news notes: “A number of our citizens and others from sur- rounding neighborhoods, who went to the city New Year’s Day, were anx- ious to remain during the evening, but could not ascertain whether there would be a late car or not on the Met- ropolitan. Naturally they felt indig- nant when they learned the next day that a late car started from the city at ten o’clock. We wonder if those who pretend to manage the road ever feel ashamed of themselves for the way they treat their patrons.” G. B.' Newbery mérried to Clara Louise Gullett of Toronto. Issue of January 3, 1901. Rev. F. C. Keam presented at the close of the watchnight service in the Methodist Church, Thornhill, wifih a 19th century purse filled with 20th century coin. An accompanying adâ€" dress was signed by Miss Harris, Mrs. J. Martin, Miss Bower and Mrs. 0. James. Dr. J. T." Mth-oy, V.s., sells his farm at Elgin Mills to Fahey Bro- thers. ' P. G. Savage re-elected by acclaâ€" mation as Reeve of Richmond Hill. The following were nominated for Council: William Innos, David Hill, T. H. Trench, Edward Barker, Amos Wright, William Furey, John Emp- ringham and Jacob»Eyer. The two last named resigned. Richmond Hill Hockey Club to open season locally with game against the Staunton Club of Toronto. Admission pri_ce, 10 _cents. “Wesjgy','usonwoi GeVélfi'grér Bone of Carrville, arrives home Christmas morning after a stay of three years in Manitoba. James Dimmh elected reeve of Markham by acclamation. Richmond, A.O.F., elects Thomas Hicks as Chief Rangeru High re-elected byuacclama- tion as Reeve of Vaughan. Pugsley, réeve, and entire council returned by acclamation in Richmond Hill. “Ernest Coombs, principal of the Richmond Hill High School, spends holidays with his pargnts in (larrville: J. T. Saigeon presides at I.O.F. en- tertainment in Maple given by Sara Lord Bailey, assisted by the Teston Orchestra. ,, "Win DIVAtkinson, of the firm of At- kinson & Switzer, dies at the age of 31. Results in King Towhship: Gal- Administrator’s sale of house and lot and household furniture, the property of the late John P. Denby, Elmhurst Avenue, Lansing, two o’clock pm. Administrator, Archie Gray, R. R. No. 1, Todmorden J. H. & K. G. Prentice, Auctioneers. “Way Back in the Liberal Files” AUCTION SALE REGISTER TVVENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO TWENTY YEARS AGO THIRTY YEARS AGO Your Vote and Influence Respectfully Solicited for Markham Township The Township is now out out of debt for the first time in four years, On my record I ask for your support. Electors of Markham Township John Ra Campbell laugher, 418; Legge, 512. Your Vote and Influence Respectfully Solicited for At the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Ness, in King Township, near Evers- ley, their eldest daughter, Jennie, was married to Walter Scott Jenkins, of Carman, Man. The day was the 47th anniversary of the wedding of the bride’s parents. “&4*§.m+ (3eorge The Number of Coins in Bowl Was 5,039. Reeve T. H. Trench and W. G. Bedford of the Standard Bank. checked the great number of cards and declared Mrs C. H. Sanderson of Richmond Hill the winner of the Prize Doll, her guess being Mrs. B. Hoover of Richmond Hill and i Mr. Bert Nicholls of Gormley were the 1 next nearest w i th 3 gu ess of 5,050. 1 to each of whom we are giving a consolation prize. “Hf-QNMo-fif To ihe Electors of Markham Township P. G. Savage, retiring from the Reeveship of Richmond Hill, gives an oyster supper to members of the Council and officials. *‘**‘*W**WH+*+WWwwwwwwwwwh -4» W Davies’ Dry Goods Store 1 i Our Guessing Contest “QHWH Steam boiler explodes at residence of Mayor Daville, Aurora. ' This contest plCVPd sn grr-nt, an attraction in the Village and Vicin< iLy that we hopu to feature a similar (.mnpetilinn annually. We WUUld tnkpthisnppnrluniiy of vxpresslng mu- npprmiaflinn tn the- buying public for thvir wry generous support. Wishiixg you the compliments of [hp festive senswn. cmnbimd with prnspmity during the coming year, 1926, Davies’ Dry ZGoodsn Store TELEPHONE 119. le lwvlw- lowest guesses were : 22."). 250, 256. 300. 378. 384, 400 41m. ‘425. 493. 499, 5UQ. )l‘hP twelve highr’st guvsces \verpz 10,600, 10.999, 11.500, 12,000 13,098. 14,286, 30,000. 30,115. 100,000, 110,000, 500,000, 9UU,UUQ, Others with two or more guesses had written tho same number ( each cmd. ‘ ~ Your Vote and Influence Respectfully Solicited for TO THE ELECTORS 0F MARKHAM TOWNSHIP There wele eightevn guesses of 5,000 Gver 200 cards wen-P not returned Sen-ml cards had Severn] Lands had W. C. GOE-IN As Reeve for Ensuing Year. Your Vote and Influence Cordially Solicited by This is In m-rlify that, we have checked the cards in con- necliun wilh guessing cuntost, and find that Mrs. C. H. Sanderson is the llPHrPsLWith a guess ut‘ 5.036. the number of Chins in bowl being 5,039. Election January 4, 1926. COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON. For Second Deputy Reeve. For Reeve for 1926 Election January 4, 1926. Election Monday, January 4, 1926. FEATURES OF THE CONTEST -o-+ +.- +4. +0-§ >0- ~o~§~a+~~+~+ wâ€"Q‘ For lst Deputy Reeve no names with numbers names with no numbns . STIVER VOTE GAS MAKES PEOPLE NERVOUS AND RESTLESS Gas pressure in the abdomen causes a restless, nervous feeling and pre- vents sleep. Adlerika removes gas in TEN minutes and brings out surpris- ing amounts of old waste matter you never thought was in your system. This excellent intestinal evacuant is wonderful for constipation or allied stomach trouble. Don’t waste time with pills or tablets but get REAL Adlerika action! G. H. Glenn, Drug- gist. .o+..«+-o+ a+ +0- -o-§-o>+-o>+w+ W. G. BEDFORD THOMAS H. TRENOH adget OR SALEâ€"Blick house in Nmth Tommo 6 nmms and healed sun loom; hot, \vaLer heating; hmdwnod floors. brick garage; luth 125 feet; garden; fruit, trees; chicken house Gnud terms. Apply Liberal Office or Telephone Hudson 0767 W. Guys, Ruby Ryan, Helen Burnett, Ruth Kerswell, Allan MacNair, Jack Kerswell, Andrew MacNair. Sr. Pr.â€"Francis Hodgins, Charlie Kerswell, J ohnie Flood, Henry Pullan. Jr. Pr.â€"Leonard Flood. UOD FOR SALEâ€"Fifty cords of green hmdmud and thirty cords of while bilch for present use. Apply 1860 Maple. 25.27 000 FOR SALEâ€"Fifty curds handwnnd. C. H. Jones. Phone Maple 2960, Ordexs [my be left at The Liberal Office. 26-tf II. Classâ€"Charlie Burnett, Edward Owen, Ida Ryan, Bessie, MacNai1'*, Jean Kerswell’fi’ Violet Cullen*, Dan- nie Kerswell’“. “ OH. KENT â€"~ Henled Hpnxtment, five mums :u.(l hulh. ~All con- veniences. Apply '1‘. H. Trench. 26'27 ‘OR SALEâ€"Fairbanks Morse El- ectric Lighting Plum, nearly new. Apply ’1‘. Pollen, Downsview R. R. l. 29 DATED at, the City of (he Countv of York, and Ontario, this 28th day 1925. 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 I202 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 Lidkea. 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. OR SALE~~Mixed wood $l0 a cord 4 ft. lenglh, $119. cord in stove length delivervd. Phone Maple 1662. 28 USINESS COLLEGE C(uurse for sale at at a discount. Apply Box 150 Richmnnd Hill. Telephone 30 R. 2, Richmond Hill, 27 Offeislo plnchuse will he received for lhe’Curtis fa: m. heing 67; acres of the west half of Lot 17; Concession 2, Markham, close tn Richmond Hill and 'I‘hnrnhill: good wads, ten mom Solid hriL-k hnnsv, lmnk burn, diiving shed and outbuildings all in gmd IPpnil’. For pm ticnlars see James Curtis ml the farm. t r Means. Anderson & Mc Master, Barristers, 2881 Dundns Street East. anontn, NU'I‘ICEislmrehy given that Mar- garet, Ann liggins. uf (he City of T0- rnntu,.in th County of York. in the Prm incn of Ontario, Man-it'd ‘Voman, will apply to the Parliament of Unna- dnnt the next session thereof, for :1 Bill of Divmme frmn her husband, \Villinm Clarence Higgins, 42 Ball-)W Road, LQVL’llShlllmF, Manchester, Eng- luid, Laundry Man, on the glound of adllltmy and deserliun. of Ontario this 3lst déy of July, A,D, 1925. MORRIS & MORRIS. We are prepared to conduct sales offevety description. Farms and farm stock sales a specialty. Farms bought and sold on commis- sion. All sales attended to on shortest notice, and conducted by the most approved methods, III. Classâ€"Archie Bull, Earl Bull, Ella Kerswell“, Stewart Burnett, Jen- nie Kerswell", Norman Burnett, Clay- ton Moses*, Millie Robinsont“. Following is the standing of the pupils of Jefferson School. The names are in order of~|1nerit, *Absent for one or more examinations. Fall re- port. Sr. IV. ClaSSâ€"Emnm Finlay, George Letten, Murray Corbett, Kathleen Hodgins, Agnes Burnett*, Velma Car- son, Emma Clubine*, Kathleen Mo- ses*, Earnest Robinson. MAPLE Licensed Auctioneer for the County of York Sales attended to on shortest notice and at reasonable rates. Patronage solicited VETERINARY SURGEON Graduate of Ontario Velelinury College. Addlcss: Yonge Street, Richmond Hill. Telephune l32_ 23-27 E Sumuel WillgPl', l'elephone lVIane 1062 R. MACDONALD, B.V. Sc. l‘OR SALEâ€"Alfnlfa. JEFFERSON» SCHOOL REPORT QATED th Tqronto, in rthre Province Notary Public Commissioner, Conveyancer, Etc. Insurance and Real Estate 0 LEBK THIRD DIVISION COURT APPLICATION FOR DIVORCE PRENTICE & PRENTICE AUCTIONEERS APPLICATION FOR DKVORCE J. H. Prentice, 415 Balliol St., Toronto. Hud. 1347. K. G. P1fentice,rMilliken. r _ HEYD HEYD SHOREY 81 NEWMAN. 5H Confederaxion Life Building, Turunto. Ontario, Canada. Classified A dvertising FARM FOR SALE H. A. NICHOLLS J. T. SAIGEON RICHMOND HILL â€"Howard Cullen, Albert ernard Hodgins, Bobby by Ryan, Helen Burnett, 1025 Federal Bldg., 85 Richmond St eet West. Toron 0. Ontario. Solicitors tor the Applicant straw $8 :I load Maple R. R. 2 . 27-31 Toronto. in Province of mi October, DR. J. P. WILSON Office hours: 9 to 11 a.m. 6 to 8 p.m., and by appointment. Office: Centre and Church‘ StS-e North Yonge St. - Richmond mu: DR. ROLPH L LANGSTAFFâ€" Oflice hours: 8:1075jn. nhd 6: 8 1). DR. LILLIAN C. LANGSTAFFâ€" (Diseases of women and children) Ofico hours: 1:3 p.m. DR. W. T. McINTOSH Dentist RICHMOND HILL, ONT. Office: Over Da-I'es' Dry Goods Store TELEPHONE 111. DR. ‘J. A. c. MacDbh‘ALIF DENTIST *4 Sterling Bank Building Thornhill - - Ont. Consultation and Diagnosis Free Telephone 61. Open Evenings WILLIAM COOK, COOK & DELANY HENRY S. MULLOWNEY, MJL. DR. L. R. BELL Dentist Office: Trench Block, two doors north of Standard Bank. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.111. Telephone 32 Solicitors for: Aurora. Richmond Hill King, Whitchurch, Markham and North Gwillimbury. - . Walter S. Jenkins, Res. Phone Hill. SOIL J. Harry Naughton, Res. Elgin Mills, Res. Phone 127.2 ADELMO MELECCI AND MISS“ gosALgND BUSH, L.T.C.M. (William Cook F. Gordon Cook Thomas Delany) Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. Toronto Office: 816 Federal Building, 85 Richmond St. West Richmond Hill Office (Liberal Office) ever; hursdny afternoon. Maple, Thursday after- noon. Woodbridge, Saturday afternoon. Money to loan at Current Rate Elgin 5301 From the Toronto Conservfatoryréf Music. will accept a number of pupils in Plane, Voml and Theory. Richmond Hill - Friday and Saturdmv Barrister, Solicitor, Notaiy Public Toronto Office: Standard Bank Building 2453 Yonge St. (Eglinton Branch). -\ Phone Hudson 3218 A. CAMERON MacNAUGHTON BARRISTER 511 McKinnon Building, Corner Jordan & Melinda Streets Richmond Hill Office: Over Davies Goods Storeâ€"Every Saturday Money to Loan at Current Rates Phone Richmond Hill 119 (David Henderson. SAM. SHEPHERD PAPER HANGER AND PAINTER Oxford Street. Phone 18-r2 Undertakers RICHMOND HILL - UNIONVI1 and THORNHILL Denton, Macdonald & Danton. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Manning Arcade, King St. \Vest, Toronto, Canada. Telephone Main 0311 Cable Address: “Dedo” Arthur A. Macdonald. Frank Danton. Laura Danton, B.A. Toronto. Phone: Elgin 4879 ‘ A. G. HENDERSON PLUMBING AND TINSMITHINIZ Hot Water Heating and General Repairs THORNHILL, ONTf STUDIO :~ Care of Mrs. Joseph Graham, Arnold S Richmond Hill Phone 48~r 5 Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Telephone Adelaide 2108 Offices: 85 Richmond St. West, Toronbo Naughton Block. Aurora HENDERSON & MCGUIRE Richmond Hill. Phone 24 -‘~ NAUGHTON & JENKINS J. EDWARD FRANCIS‘ NOTARY PUBLIC Real Estate and Insurance Commissioner, Conveyancer, Eta THORNHILL iflrpi’mrirk £111. ifinllpfi fiianth-Evarhvr Offices: 93-95 Sun Life, Building, Adelaide and Victoria Sts. DENTIST JOHN R. CAMPBELL Veterinary Surgeon THORNHILL Barristers, Solicitors, Etc: Work Done Quickly Bank of Commerce, Opposite EATONS DRS. LAN GSTAFF DR. MACLAREN For Iniormancn Phone 58] MRS. MYLKS WRIGHT BROS. MEDICAL BUSINESS MUSICAL James A. Boles) DENTAL LEGAL Phone 100 TORONTO Friday and Saturday W: H. McGuim Elgin 5m