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RICHMOND HILL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Monday, January 3rd, 1927 C’Your Vote and Influence Respectfully Solicited FINANCIAL SITUATION ~ , The subject of finance is usually considered of first importance in dis- cussing muicipal affairs, and a sur- vey of reports of the various depart- ments will show that North York oc- cupies an enviable position at the preâ€" sent time. On December 15, 1925 our surplus amounted to $69,171.58 and on same date 1926 it is found to be $72,690.76 showing a gain of $3519.18 for the current year. This is the direct result of economy in expenditures for while the county levy was materially increased, the rate levied on taxâ€"payers in North York remained unchanged and our surplus was increased as well. LET HICKS CARRY ON Our records show the net debenture debt for which North York is directly responsible to be $908,661.02 to which amount will be added the sum of $240,383.10. Local improvements $116,383.10, Hydro Area No. 1, $76,000.00; S. S. No. 3, $30,000.00; S. S. No. 14, $18,000.00 for debentures to be issued early in the New Year covering expenditures for schools, local improvements and hydro exten- fions. By way of comparison with townships similarly situated it may be stated that the debt of Etobicoke, Scarboro and of East York per $1000 great 73‘s? in PIorth Yoi'_k “’0 are, therefore, justified in con- cluding that, from a financial stand- point, North York is pretty much in a class by itself when compared with neighboring urban municipalities. Despite the very unfavorable wea- ther of the past few omnths creating road conditinons which were decidedly difficult to handle,'the Provincial Gov- ernment Road Inspector for a group of counties, of which York is one, re- cently stated that the roads of North York were entirely satisfactory. Much of the gravel needed for road construction and maintenance was taken from the ' Township Park in fact a total of 1826 loads of 1% yards each was used from this source. At 75 cents per load the value of 'same would be $1369.50 proving that our park is an asset to the Township in other ways than pdrely for recrea- assessment is abogthhree time's At 75 cents same would be our park is an in other ways ‘ tion purposes. RICHMOND HILL BRANCH, Some two succeeded in ‘ an option on “He Bathurst )w figure of .erty was n 101; only for for the large available for BIGGER and BETTER THINGS for NORTH YORK Money Gives Confidence THE TOWNSHIP PARK DEBENTURE DEBT To Re-Eiect v0 years ago Reeve Hicks in securing for North York on what is now known as ‘rst Street park at a very of $400 per acre. This pro- ; needed by the Township for park purposes but also rge quantity of gravel there for road maintenance. As R. F. HACKS ROADS REEVE WORK and VOTE Those who have money carry on their work in life with greater confi- dence. A Savings Account with this Bank if added to regularly even with small sums will soon give you the confidence that only the possession of money can give. There is a Sav- ings Bank Department at every branch of this Bank. u for71927 . . - A. T. NIINNIS, Man ager. .‘J .‘ ntimated above, gravel to the value of $1369.50 was used‘from this source during the present year. After the completion of purchase, which must be effected before the expiration of the option during January 1927 sand may also be removed and sold for building purposes which will mean adâ€" ditional source of revenue for the township. The property has easily doubled in value since the option was secured and Reeve Hicks hopes to complete the transaction and secure for the town- ship this very desirable property. The number of building permits is- sued during the year indicates steady and satisfactory development of our township. In all 207 permits were isâ€" sued for buildings showing a total value of $647,805.00 an average of ov- er $3,000 per building. The develop- ment is decidedly substantial in char- acter. PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT It would seem desirable that some definite consideration be given to the question of securing for North York some industrial development that would provide for our people employ- ment in our own township. It is the hope of Reeve Hicks that something may be accomplished in this direction. HIGH SCHOOL FOR NORTH YORK The time has arrived when the peo- ple of North York should be consider- ing the establishment of a high school for the greater convenience of our own pupils. This is of vital import- ance when we remember that during the present year no less than 144 pu- pils have been attending high schools outside our own township and Reeve Hicks is hopeful that this question will receive serious consideration by ‘the people. The digging of water mains proâ€"i vided relief work for a considerable. number of men who would otherwisel have been unemployed and in need of assistance from the townshipâ€"work was provided for 52 men during Jan-. uary, 56 in February, 34 in March and ‘ 21 in December. 1 Also in the paving of Burnett street the contractor supplied work to all ap- pligants frqm Norph Ypr‘k. f A -.. .V-_ we ~ 7 . . a v ~77 our roads conStrucuon and ma‘”' and gained experience that 1‘nakes him tenance is done imtirely by townsmp capable of administering to the best labor which prov1ded employment for interests of this rapidly developing laborers and teamsters to the extent municipality_ In soliciting. your vote 0f fifty 01' SiXty thousand donars Per and influence for reâ€"election as reeve Yeah ‘for 1927 he feels confident that the electors will, as heretofore show ap- THE RADIAL \PROBLEM lpreciation for services rendered to Reeve Hicks has taken an activeiNorth York, BUILDING DEVELOPEM ENT RELIEF WORK FOR Tho annual Sunday School Christ- mas tree and- entertainment of the United church was held in the Church last Wednesday evening. Rev. B. R. Strangways in the absence of the superintendent. Mr. A. W. Galbraith, occupied the chair, while the follow- ing program was put on:â€"-Panto- mime, “I think when I read that sweet story of old, by Gertrude, Eveline and Madeline Allcott. Tableau tby Mrs. A. W. Galbraith and four junior mem- bers of the Sunday School. Dialogue “Christmas visitors from other lands" by Mrs. J. L. McDonald’s class of girls. Recitation. “Reven'z‘e” bv Francis Teare. Dialogue, Christmas Influence by Miss Lillian Francis’ class. Doll drill by Mrs. A. W. Gal- braith’s class of sever. primary chil- Ipart during the year in the negotia- |ti0ns for the solution of the radial problem, having been called to confer- iences with the Board of Control for ithe City of Toronto and also with IToronto Transportation Commission A survey of the reeve’s inaugral ad- dress to the Council of North York at the initial meeting of 1926 will show 1that the solution rcently arrived at by the City Council putting the city- owned radials, which includes the Met- ropolitan line, und'r the administr- tion of the Toronto Tranportation ICommission, is exactly what he advo- ‘cated then. This has been the policy ‘recommended by‘h;m at each confer- ence. ' The establishme: ' of the North Torâ€" onto Market, the success of which is now so generally admitted, is prov- ing a great benefit to the residents of North York by providing most con- venient facilities for buyer and seller. Being a member of the County marf kets Committee gave Reev Hicks the opportunity of making this venture in the interests of the township and the results fully justified his course. This has been achieved without any expenâ€" ‘diture by the township whatever, the lmarket fees providing fully for its loperation'. During the past two weeks Reeve Hicks has conversed with a consider- able number of ratepayers of North York this with a view largely to ob- taining their opinion regarding the efficiency of the various departments established to carry on the work of the Whole township. It should be un- derstood that the Council formulates the policy of every department and depends upon the official in charge of each department to carry out this pol- icy in a satisfactory manner. It must ‘be borne in mind that there are inany ldii’ficulties to be met and overcome by these officials, probably to a greater ldegree in some departments than oth- ers, but our aim is to have all town- ship business carried on as efficiently ias possibleâ€"to this end any construe. tive criticism from the ratepayers will ibe most welcome as well as helpful. Hicks has been reeve of North York since its inauguration in 1922 and dur- ing those years has studied its needs and gained experience that, i‘nakes him ,capable of administering to the best interests of this rapidly developing municipality. In soliciting your vote CONTINUED AND INCREASED EFFICIENCY OUR AIM Santa Visits United S. S North Y’o: : Market i‘hornhill . Dialogue, Chri Miss Lillian Fr ill by Mrs. A. W dren. Grandmothers song, “Getting ready for Santa Claus,” by Miss Mad- leline Davis’ class of girls. Dialogue, .“Christmas greetings” by Mrs. J. W. Wesley’s class of boys. A play “Come Anytime” by Miss Ruth Sti'anngays’ class of C. G. I. T. girls and many other recitations and songs. The present were the“ distributed to all the children. Misses Florence and Hilda Farr have returned home to spend Christ- mas with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Farr. Santa Claus Arrived The annual Sunday School onteln tainment and Christmas tree of tho Thornhill Anglican Church was held in Findley’s hall last Thursday even- ing. Rev. N. H. Noble acted as chair- nan while the following program was put onzâ€"Pianoforte solo by Mr. Marks of Toronto. Recitation by Charles Noble. Solo by Nora Tew. Mr. Thomas (comedian). Instrumen- tal music by Misses Simpson and Wiltshire. Recitation, Isabel Fee. Solo bv Mr. James. Recitation by Wiltshirc. Recitation, Isabel Fee. 3010 by Mr. James. Recitation by Ed Fee; Violin solo by Mr. Rowland Smith of Toronto. Solo by Margar- et Watson. Everybody joined hear- tily in community singing and Santa Claus paid his joyous visit and dis- tributed presents to the children. Supper was served before the concert for members of the Sunday School, but the concert was open to the pub- lic. ‘ Manitoba has returned home to spend a few weeks With his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Breakey, Thornhill. Y. P. S. Meeting The regular Weekly meeting of the Y. P. S. of the United church will be held next Monday evening January 3rd. Under the leadership of the Christian Endeavor Vice-president, Miss E. Bird. A good program is being prepared. All young people of the district are invited to be present. New Years Entertainment Don’t forget the New Years Enterâ€" tainment under the auspices of the Young men’s class of the United Church. A play is being put on en- ti-‘led “The Model Wife” under the leadership of Miss Marguerite Boyle. '1‘th will also be assisted by Mr. Me- I ".y, tenor soloist, Toronto. Miss linrguerite Boyle and the Thornhill C rchestra under the direction of Miss Aileen Atkinson. Mr. and Mrs. A. Brillinger and family and Mr. and Mrs. J. Wells, with Misses Florence and Almeda Clubine motored to Bradford on Sat- urday to spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. William Clubine. _ The Thornhill rink will be avail- able for the children and any others wishing to skate every Monday af- ternoon from 2.30 filL 5 o’clock. The annual meeting of the Thorn- hill Ladies Soft Ball Club was held in Findley’s Hall last Tuesday evening, December 28th. The following offic- ers being elected for the ensuing year:â€" Honorary president, Miss Nora Wat- son; President, Jean McDonald; Trea- surer, Mrs. S. S. Findlay: Captain Gladys Hooper, Manager, Mr. B. H. Eaton; Coach Mr Bryan Sharpless, Managing committeeâ€"Marion Smel- lie, Convenor, Edith Luesby, Lillian Francis, Rheo Hooper, Ila Brillinger, and Nora Johns. The girls are ask- ‘ed to pay their fee of twenty-five cents to the treasurer as soon as possible. Thornhill Prebyterian Church S. S. Annual Social gathering was a de- cided success. The Church was well I filled with a happy throng of old and ‘ young and all of them in the best mood and expectant. Rev. M. C. Campbell, minister presided. There was a splendid program, Tliornhill has a reputation of putting on the best entertainment in all the district I around, and certainly they lived up to it on this occasion. There were three principle dialogues, and really the manner in which the several charac- iters, without exception, carried out their parts, was extremely creditable J ‘and highly enjoyable. The time and care and skill displayed was truly a revelation, and the audience left no- thing undone in showing their keen appreciation. That entertainment], lsh‘ould certainly be' repeated. No particular mention can be made for the whole program was carried through without a single hitch or flow. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman delighted all as usual, and the audience clamored for more from these‘favorites. The appearance of Santa vas the signal of the great event of the evening, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Chapman received gifts of Turkeys, Thornhill is noted for generosity, Miss Chapman was not forgotten. Heaps upon heaps of all sorts con- ceivable and inconceivable were hand- out by dear old Santa, the idol of old and young, and not a few were some- what staggered at being remembered so liberally. No one went away disap- pointed. There may be things about these events, as they are usually cel- ebrated, which older advanced people look upon as silly, but, when all is said, most sensible people will agree that these occasions bring together old friends renewing recollections, making them young again, and spreading joy and cheer, and this it- self is good in life; and many do not fail to seek a deepening of reveren- tial and triumphant feeling flowing from the celebration of the greatest most momentous event in human his- ,1 LL- Mr. Bill Breakey of Winnipeg toryâ€"' world. Mr. "Campbell at the close the sentiments of all in co most cordial appreciation to contributed in various parts splendid entertainment. David F. Middleton COUNCILLOR for 1927 Your Vote and Influence Solicited to Elect Sunday School Concert “lung-u,qu v . V... the Birth of the gavior of the Vaughan Township the close voiced 111 in conveying ation to all who as Darts of the YOUR VOTE AND INFLUENCE RESPECTULLY SOLICITED TO ELECT FEE! Richmond Hill Municipal Elections Richmond Hill Municipal Elections was given by the pupils of school sec- tion No. 3. Many amusing numbers were presented and given in good sty- le. Mr. Herb Smith acted as chair- man. After the program Santa Claus distributed nresents to all the children and their friends from a well laden tree. Miss Montgomery, the teacher ’ ‘ I1 _‘1_..A:A is to be a training 0 Albert. Chapman PROGRESSIVE AND ECONOMIC ADMINISTRATION On Wednesda a most inte in the 111‘ was ‘X acte YOUR VOTE AND INFLUENCE RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED TO ELECT James McLean SAFE AND SANE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION YOUR VOTE AND INFLUENCE RESPECTFULLY SQLICITED TO RE-ELECT OF CANADA RICHMOND HILL BRANCHâ€"W. G. Bedford, Manager THORNHILL BRANCHâ€"S. B. Elson, Manager STANDARD BANK COUNCILLOR FOR 1927 BANKING FIFTY YEARS was spent. short progt PROGRESSâ€"EFFICI ENCYâ€"ECONOMY Electors of Richmond Hill I'Ch HEADFORD $0 Ray ngrington As Councillor 192 7 Igi‘f‘bt‘huewéfii‘eren. T‘l‘xere foam Monday, January 3rd, 1927 ouncillor for 1927 Brancheu also at Aurora. Lansing Monday, January 3rd. “PI The Reward of Years of Toil needs. Our local manager and staff will gladly make all arrang ments for the collection and discoun ing of ill] sale notes and for furnis ing an extension of credit where ne cssary. A successful sale is entire dependent upon sound financial a rangements. the Re ’I‘Iâ€"I E nt ndld was 3.1 Electors of Richmond Hill Re-Elect For Aggressive, Economic Government. As Councillor for 1927 Shaw’s Business Schools (Eleven of them in Toronto) Train Young People for' Busi- ness Appointments and secure positions for graduates through Model Office and Employment Department. Full particulars on request. Write W. R. Shaw Registrar, Head Office, 46 Bloor West, Dept. H. L., Toronto.