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i FIELD TILE, CULVERT PIPE The Liberal is recognized as one of the NeWSiest Home Papers in the Province of Ontario. Eight to twelve pages, all home print, it carries all the news of the entire district and our circulation is increasing every weekaâ€"Subscribe to-day. Richmond Hill AGENT FOR BEATTY WHITE CAP ELECTRIC WASHER GRA VEL-â€"For Concrete 6r Roads SAND,â€"For Concrete 0r Plasterng Sand And Cement Brick. PRICESâ€"OUR PLANT AT MAPLE OR DELIVERED Maple Sand, Gravel and Brick Co., Limited T. COUSINS Phone Mapleâ€"Residence 728â€"Farm 726â€"Pit 828 454 King Street West, Torontoâ€"Phone 'ADeIaide 5388 N.B.â€"The writer welcomes comments, criticisms or cor- rections and he also hopes readers will forward descriptions of incidents connected with the County of York, of which they have particular knowledge. ' Construction costs in the County of York have been higher than those in other counties of Ontario, partly on ac- count of heavier traffic requirements, but also largely on account of the dearth of road material within the County. With the exception of gravel, which is found only- in the n’ortherly sections; and a small quantity of field stone, all material used on the system has been brought in by rail. As shown in the diagram, the freight rate, with the excep- tion of the “peak” years 1920 to 1923, has been approximat- ely equal to the cost of the stone at the quarry, and in a number of cases, notably on Yonge Street, where it was necessary to bring the stone over more than one railway, the freight was considerably in excess of the value of the stone. ' panying diagram shows graphically the variation in aver- age cost of [a number of the principal items in road con- struction, and brings out clearly that, though costs have dropped considerably since the peak period in 1920 and 1921 they are still much higher than when the Commission com- menced operations. The fifteen years during which the Commission has been operating haswitnessed a considerable increase in the cost of all items entering into a road. Stone, which cost $1.10 per ton delivered, in 1911 now costs nearly $2.00, and rose to $2.25 during 1920 and 1921. Teams, which could be obtained in 1911 for 50 cents per hour, now average 250 to 90 cents per hour. Labor, which was plentiful in 1911 at 20 cents per hour, now averages 40 cents and higher in the immediate vicinity of Toronto. Oil and tar for surface treatment have more than doubled in price. The accom- .Another Shipment of McClary’s Famous Stoves- Just Arrived And We Invite You To Come In Andâ€" â€" Look Them Over â€" VARIATIONS IN COST OF ROAD MATERIALS AND LABOR IN YORK Vol. XLIX. HOCKEY STICKS â€"â€" SKATES â€" SLEIGHS When old Santa Claus. Down your chimney will come This is what we hope he will do:- May he leave a full measure Of good Christmas pleasure All tied up and labelled for you! Electric Light Bulbsâ€"22 cents eachâ€"5 for $1.00 Labbr $1.50 PER YEAR . N. Cooper HARDWARE [115, 4.925 PIONEER AND PRESENT BY E. A. JAMES YORK Article 27 Ontario “In Essentials, Unity; In Non-6556111! ials, Liberty; In All Things, Charity.” Great credit was due to Mrs. Gut- tl'idge the convenor for the success of the evening. The Sunday School of St. John’s Church will hold their Christmas tree and entertainment on Thursday, Dec. the thirtieth. Miss Mary Paterson recited, Mrs. Boultbee and Mrs van Nostrand of- ficiated at the supper table assisted by Mrs. Arnold,. Mrs.‘Goode, Miss Goode and others. ‘ Miss Hicks Lyne and Mrs. Moore sang delightfully accompanied by Miss Tuchen. Mr. McCollum then responded and thanked the people very warmly for all the improvements which had been made in the Rectory. On Thursday evening a delightful reception was held in the Parish Hall of ’St. John’s Church, York Mills in honor; of Mr. and Mrs. McCollum: The program began with the sing- ing of the National Anthem. Mr. Goode, the chairman gave an address in which he welcomed Mr .and Mrs. McCollum to the parish The Swan by Ruth Odlum; Poland by Margaret Batchelor; Guatamala by Hilda Craig; Egypt, by Mary Pat- erson; Pearls, by Claire McGee; A Trip to Canada, by Wm. Sylvester; Historical by Alice Crow; Reading “Canada” by Harold Tustin. Re- freshments were then passed around by the girls. of method of teaching literature jun- ior 2nd; Recitation, “The Snow” Roy Rochford; Recitation, Bobby Joy, Ev- elyn ROCthI‘dI; Recitation, Eleanor Hogg and Bobby Lillie. Composi- tions based on data from the national Geographic were then read by the pupils who had written them. Viieefi.“ __..-__-, .v solo, march, Ruth Odlum; Drama, fshowing, 55 deaths The Hare and the Tortoise, junior lst]11.1 Per 1,000, 90 Selections on Phonograph; distribu-1births; 1 maternal tion of Christmas cards, the work of der 1 year. Com the pupils; reading “The Blue Jay,” iscarlet fever, 14, 1 Mark Twain by four boys; selection 41 death; measles, on phonograph, “Jingle Bells;” Reci- ‘whooping dough, 2 tation, “The slaves dream,” four boys jtuberculosis, 2 ca: Junior fourth; Selection on Phonoâ€" Milk supply from graph; demonstration by Mr. Harris lexpenditure by l A school concert and exhibition of the pupils work was held on Wednes- day evening, December 15th at the Baron Renfrew school, York Mills. The principal, Mr. Harris, was chair- man. The National Anthem was sung by all. After which the following program Was enjoyed by all. program was enjoyed by all. Address of Welcome, Claire Mc- Gee; Explanation of exhibits, Piano solo, Margaret Jeffries; The Mad tea party, from Alice in Wonderland tak- en from the third reader and dramat- ized by the pupils, duchess, hatter, doormouse, etc.; Reading, The Pond by Jean Joy; recitation “The Christ- mas Turkey”, Mary Paterson; Encore “The Razor”;Selections on Ortho- phonic phonograph; “Mill on The Floss,” girls of senio fourth; Piano The president thanked the ladies for their co-operation and assistance dur- ing the past year, the success of which was ony made possible by their unit- ed efforts. She urged each member not to slacken in their efforts rather push forward and make the year 1927 a banner year. She also made refer- ence to the kindly help rendered by the secretary and to the capable man- ner in which Mrs. "Cooper had looked after the finances of the Society. After a delightful tea provided by the hostess a very pleasant meeting was brought to a ClOSe. The annual meeting of the Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church was held at the home of Mrs. Buchanan, Roseview Avenue, with a full attendance. After the treasurer’s statement had been read the aseocia- tion found themselves to be in a very creditable financial condition andQ felt that their labors had been duly re- warded. Several Christmas readings were given and items of interest dis- cussed after which the chief order of business was carried out with the following officers elected for the enâ€" suing yearzâ€"Mrs. Sneddon presided. Honorary president, Mrs Campbell; President, Mrs. Milton Savage: vice- president, Miss M. Moody; 2nd vice- president Mrs. Marsh; Treasurer, Mrs C. Cooper; Secretary, Mrs. G. Yérex; Flower Committee, Miss Moody and Miss Ireland. WOMEN’S ASSOC. ELECTED OFFICERS RICHMOND HILL, ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1926. York Mills Rector Welcomed Edgeley United Church was filled last week to hear Miss Ella Whitmore daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Whit- more of Edgeley in a dramatic and humorous recital for the benefit of the Ladies’ Aid. Mr. Thomas McLay, ‘the Scottish Tenor, Mr. William Black baritone and Mr. Clare Henley, pian- ist and musical monologue artist ass- isted Miss Whitmore whose succeSS- ful efl‘ort brought in a good sum to the “Aid” Funds. The reeve was instructed to check over financial statement, and the coun- cil adjourned sine die. The road superintendent, Eric Thompson, was instructed to put gravel on certain roads to fill ruts, etc. That the Treasurer pay to D. M. Hoover the sum of $40.00 for one sheep killed and three injured as val- ued by T. Holden, sheep valuator. I|11.1 per 1,000, 90 live births 2 still ibirths; 1 maternal death, 1 death un- der 1 year. Communicable diseases iscarlet fever, 14, 1 death; diptheria,6, ‘1 death; measles, 43; mumps 12; 'whooping' dough, 21; chickenpox, 10; ’tuberculosis, 2 cases and 2 deaths Milk supply from local dairies. Total ‘lexpenditure by Board of Health, $331.98. " The Township of Pickering sent in ‘an account for $216.52, amount ex- pended by Pickering on Markham townline. That a grant of $25.00 be paid to the Treasurer of Unionville Public Library, also a grant of $15.00 to Markham Public Library. From Dr. C. R. McKay, medical [Health officer, with annual report {showing 55 deaths during year; rate Resolutions were passed:â€"~ That L. O. L. No. 228 be granted the use of the basement of the Town- ship Hall for regular monthly meet- ings and also the use of the main hall for one occasion free, providing that the proceeds for the latter meeting be given to charity for the rental of $35.00 for 1927. - He retained eight bags of Alsike for his own and some neighbor’s use and sold the balance through F. W. Hendry of New Liskeard to the Wm. Rennie Seed Co., of Toronto, whose buyer, Mr. H. C. Baley, was instru- mental in putting the deal through. This ‘means that. Mr. Reid has receiv- ed enough money from his crop of seed to pay for the land value of any ordinary Ontario farm. Council met pursuant to statute on December 15th, with all the members present and Reeve Gohn in the chair. Communications were received from Fred Pike re gravel trees and fence. Dr. Hore re bill for attending; G. Vanzant. Mr. Bailey has been purchasing clover seed from farmers for the past twenty-five years but cannot re- member having had a larger Alsike transaction with any farmer for one season, during that time. As far as known Mr. Wm. A Reid of Earlton holds the record for A1- sike Clover seed production for this season. Mr. Reid had 236 bags of Alsike and 10 bags red Clover seed, all of this season’s thl’eshing. Markham Twp. Council Several members of the Salvation Army Band of Lansing were in the village and played a number of selâ€" ections of Christmas music on Sat- urday night. They met with quite a generous response and before leaving were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Robeson. ‘ Record Production The following is from the New Lis- keard Speaker. Mrs. ’1‘. Jackson has gone tov spend a couple of weeks with her parents near Collingwood. The pupils of Hope Public School held their annual concert in the Masâ€" onic Hall on Monday evening. The Hall was crowded and a good pro- gram“ of dialogues, choruses, recita-x tions and drills Was given The chair was occupied by Mr. J. T. Saigeon. The Annual Christmas Tree and entertainment of St. Andrew’s Sab- bath School has been postponed on ac- count of illrress among the children. The dance at the Community hall on Saturday evening was fairly well attended. The Phillip’s orchestra of Aurora furnished the music. (Special to the Liberal) Edgeley MAPLE Cordial Christmas Greetings and! Wishing You All Prosperity in the! Coming 1927. i Our Sincere Wish is I That All May Enjoy .. A Very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year Choice Display of Christmas Fowl CHICKENS, GEESE, DUCKS, TUR KEYS Stop 5 Richmond Hill REAL ESTA? E YONGE STREET Horseshoeing and General Repair work of all kinds promptly attended to. We are equipped to do all kinds of first class work. J. G. HUNT FANIIIJY BU’FCHER Choice Meats and Provisions AB MADE Inn 1mm. mg PRINCE .l \uus F. J. MANSBRIDGE Dominion, Provincial and Municipal Bonds Iagillued Trade Mark Phone 87 Yonge Strgue‘} L’ANSINGI’Ont W Richmond Hill Ontario We Close Every Wednesday Afternoon . Do Ramer See Our Windows for BLACKSMITH SHOP J. R. Herrington GENERAL INSURANCE Financial Agent Three Yeast Cakes a Day for Health 4 Cents Each. Cash “BYWATER” CHESTERFIELD BED We do Residence Phone 11M PRINTING ‘ The Liberal plant is eqip‘ped o I 1]! kinds of commercial and general printing and can attend to all orders promptly and at reasonable prices. 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