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The question of taking care of pedestrian traffic on provincial highways is a problem facing our administrative department to-day and a question which is demanding immediate action in the interests of the preservation of life and limb and the general public safety. There are a great many pedestrians, and a great many of us who are sometimes motorists are very often pedestrians. Pedestrian traffic must be taken care of and the only means by which this can be accom- plished is by the building of sidewalks and educating people to use them. Admittedly the construction of sidewalks is too great a burden for the average municipality to undertake without substantial aid from the government. The local situation along Yonge Street has been under consideration by the Yonge Street Improvement Assoc- iation and the Highways Department has been asked to give legislaâ€" tion which will allow the construction of sidewalks on the same basis as provincial roads. It is a reasonable request and its adoption and practice would be a. great boon to the Yonge Street District. Many changes have taken place since Confederation in 1867 /and Canada has prospered and grown to the stature of a nation on a solid foundation. Every year new developments have taken place and Canada has moved up step by step among the nations of the world, until today the efforts of the pioneers and the thrift and industry of the following generations has placed the ‘country in a foremost position. ‘ Richmond Hill Fair is only 6 few weeks away and the officers and directors have been busy during the past weeks making prepara- tions for'the big annual,event. The officers give freely of their time and energy in carrying on this community enterprise which is a credit to Richmond Hill and the surrounding district and should have in return the co-operation and support of the general public in their efl’ort. When the directors call on you remember they are not out on their own business but are working in the interests of the Whole com- munity. PAGE TWO , It is generally admitted that in this era of good and better roads when our governments both municipal and provincial have spent thousands of dollars on highways, that there has been little consideration shown for the pedestrian. But the day is coming when this species which so far has been expected to flee from\the path of motorists and climb telephone poles or wire fences every time a horn sounded will receive more favorable consideration and will have a share of the money which will be spent. HIGH LEVEL BRIDGE AT YORK MILLS. The proposed construction of a high level bridge at York Mills which would provide the people of the North Yonge Street with an entrance into the city of Toronto is apparently being held up pending the arrangement of some minor details. Pressure should be brought to bear on the department from every possible source in the district with a View to having the work done this year and an effort made to have any minor difficulties ironed out. Residents and prop- erty owners in this district are handicapped by the present condition of Hogg’s Hollow, a handicap which no other entrance to the city presents. Municipal" councils, ratepayers assdciations, boards of trade and all public spirited bodies and organizations along Yonge Street fr’om the City Limits to Lake Simcoe should support the resolution of the Yonge Street Improvement Association which urges that this work should be commenced this summer. ' Canada is spoken of as a young countryâ€"and it is in compariâ€" son with othersâ€"but a great; many changes have taken place since the patriots of 1867 forgot their political differences and got together for‘the purpose of bringing this great nation into existence. The generation of the present day are pron%to forget the difficulties that were experienced when the country was eing opened up and the vary- ing views that it was necessary to reconcile and the obstacles that stood in the path of a national union. But all these gaps were bridged by the Fathers of Confederation and the Dominion of Canada came into existence. No other country can boast of the many endowments of nature that Canada enjoys in forest, field and mineral wealth, and as yet the vast territory is only beginning to reveal its possibilities, for there is not a province in the whole Dominion from Atlantic to Pacific that nature has neglected. W What a Picture is presented when the country is surveyedâ€"â€" t e Maritimes, with their fertile land, their fisheries and coal deposits Quebec and Ontario with their vast mineral areas and agriculturâ€" al and industrial developements; the prairies with their wonderful grain fields; British Columbia with extensive, fisheries, lumber and mineral wealth. Every community can do its part in making the celebration on July lst one that will bring to the younger generation some idea of the richness" of their heritage and a greater appreciation of the country in which they live and a greater appreciation of the efforts of their fore-fathers. There has not been enough effort put forth to give impression- able youth an ever increasing pride in the achievements of their country and the men that built it up. The Sixtieth Anniversary of Confederation will provide an opportunity and every community should take advantage of it. As Canadians let’s show the world we are proud enough .of our country and its achievements to celebrate its! Sixtieth Anniversary. As citizens of this district let us not be Behind other Sections of the Dominion in this respect. The Producers of the district and householders of North York and North Toronto will find this a splendid market. I pray Almighty God that the words I write in this house may be pure and honestâ€"that they be dictated by no personal spite, un- worthy motive or unjust greed for gain; that they may tell the truth as far as I know itâ€"â€" and tend to promote love and peaceâ€" amongst men. â€"-William Makepeace Thackeray. CANADIANS SHOULD CELEBRATE CANADA’S SIXTIETH BIRTHDAY AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RICHMOND HILL THE LIBERAL PRINTING 00., LTD. J. Eachern Smith, Manager Member Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association. Subscription $1.50 per yearâ€"To the United States $2.00. Covering Canada’s Best Suburban Distric"~ Advertising Rates on Application. Open Every Saturday Morning AT80’CLOCK AND TUESDAYS 6-9 PM. ONLY A FE\V WEEKS UNTIL FAIR DAY SIDE‘VALKS FOR YONGE STREET AT THE CITY LIMITS THE YORK MARKET THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1927. THE LIBERAL 3479 YONGE STREET YONGE STREET TELEPHONE 9. Established 1878 Responsible Government, so zeal- ously guarded to-day, was not always the heritage of the Canadian people. How it was attained, the condit’ions that existed before it was attained, the patriotism and courage of those those who led in the struggle and the tenacity of those who opposed it must be of interest to all who today regard it as a heritage beyond price. These things are clearly and concisely set forth in the book. They are of spec- ial interest to citizens of the County of York because Yonge Street “as the scene of the most stirring events connected with the movement. Pap- ineau in Quebec, Mackenzie in the County-of York, by unconstitutional means, and Baldwin in Ontario and LaFontaine in Quebec by patient and Judging by the magnificent display of ladies hats at the various churches last Sunday might appropriately be called millinery Sunday. There are now four electric lights in the Metropolitan waiting room cor- ner of Yonge and Lorne Ave. The conâ€" nection was made with the nearest pole. d.â€"â€"To assist each district or com- mu ity in obtaining its particular re- qu‘ ements or solving its problems. 3 e.â€"To work to further the inter- ests of Yonge Street and district, keeping in mind the following am- ongst others:â€"1. Public Safety, 2, The People, 3, Education and Educa- tional institutions, 4, Health and San- itation, 5. Transportation, motor, ra- dial, vehicle, pedestrians, etc., 6, Pub- lie Utilities, sewer, water, gas, elec- tric power and light, telephone, tele- graph, 7, 7Recreation and Amusement. The book which aims to trace back these important connections was writ- ten by Dr. George H. Locke, the fore- most Canadian adviser on books and library Work, head of the Public Lib- rary system of Toronto, and at the present time President of the Ameri- can Federation of Librarians for Pub- lic Libraries. The title of the book is “Builders of The Canadian Com- monwe'alth.” The following officers were elected; President, J. M. Walton, [Mayor of Aurora; lst vice-president, W. H. Legge, Jefferson; 2nd vice-nresident, John McKenzie, Willowdale; Secre- tary, J. H. Naughton, Elgin Mills; Assistant Secretary, J. R. Herrington Richmond Hill; Treasurer, A. G. Sav- age, Richmond Hill. ‘ At the annual meeting of the CL. A. held at the Rosin house, Toronto on Good Friday, Mr. J. J. Craig of Fergus was elected president after a sharp contest, Mr. T. H. Lennox, Au- rora was defeated by only 3 votes. e.â€"To work to fur ests of Yonge Street keeping in mind the pugst 0thers:â€"1. Pub _The following were chosen direc- tors with four to be added at the next meeting:â€" J. C. Bales, Lansing There is a book in our library whose evident purpose is to trace through the intervening years back to earlier periods of Canadian life the outstanding facts and movements of the present day. It is an interesting and worthy object. History is a chain linking present conditions with earl- ier periods. To know the soil, the seed and the sower of yesterday en- ables us to comprehend clearly the haryest of_ to-_day. ' Thornhill, April 19, 1927. Editor The Liberal, Dear Sir:â€" 'The Junior League will meet as us- ual tomorrow afternoon at four o’clock. The program is “An after- noon with our Hymn Writers,” and members of the league will read short essays on Hymn Writers. Four hy- mns will be recited and the hymns sung will be from our best writers. All {are welcome. c.â€"To develop and further the in- terest of the community and commun- itigs cpntingent thereto. ' Mr. Geo. L. Stewart of King, Inâ€" spector of Immigration Offices for the Dominion Government paid an official Visit to Mr. T. F. McMahon, Immigra- tion Agent here on Saturday, Mr. Stewart recently returned from Scotâ€" land where he was sent in the inter- ests of Immigrants coming to this country from the United Kingdom. The first football match of the sea- son was played in the park on Friday afternoon after school hours. The match was between Public School pu- pils and first form High School. The game was a draw, neither side having scored. Principal Lamon acted as t1 LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE i The objects of the Association are ‘as follows:â€" a.â€"To develop and maintain a per- sonal interest in the appearance of the property on Yonge Street from the City of Toronto north and adjacent districts. . At a very‘ large and representative meeting hpld atRichmond Hill, on Thursday of last week, the Yonge Highway Association for Yonge Street and adjacent districts was orâ€" ganized. Yonge Highway Association field @rganization Meeting Will Work To Further The Interests of Yonge St. District “ Way Back in the Liberal Files From Our Issue April 22, 1897. Mayor Walton of Aurora Chosen President. From Our Issue, April 25, 1907 THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONT. 1 But the young confederacy would soon have fallen, like many another notable and worthy movement, if true builders had not been found to con- isolidate and expand the work of those who had laid so well the foundation of national greatness. To find ass- urance that such were not wanting in this young country one need only peruse the book further in its admir- able picture of Blake, Haliburton, Laurier, Grant, Foster, Falconer, Borden, Meighen, King, Rowell and others. These men were and are heroes amongst us, of whom any na- tion might well be proud, and whose brief biographies in “Builders of The Canadian Commonwealth” will enlighten and inspire any reader. Our Librarian will gladly find the book for any interested reader. referee Rev. D. Norman, B. A. missionary from Japan and so well and favora‘bly known will be here at the Methodist Church on Wednesday next, May 1. He will have an expert with one of the finest lime lightsteropticons and will during his lecture on Japan show ov- er 100 views. Everyone is welcome. A nominal fee of ten cents will be taken to cover expenses. ‘of the interesting period preceding ‘and immediately following that event. The occasion demanded statemen. The times produced them. Brown, Mac- Donald, Mowat and McGee, Tupper, Cartier, Cartwright and Dorian were the response of Canadian public life to the challenge of the great Con- federation, movement. In the pages of Dr. Locke’s book these men and their times are clearly portrayed and in few words. A public meeting will be‘ held in the course of two orwthree weeks, at which it is hoped to have the Honorâ€" able George S. Henry Minister of Highways, Charles L. Wilson of the Toronto Transportation Commission and other prominent speakers. vigorous activity along constitutional At a time when the sixtieth anni- versary of Confederation draWs near we welcome such historic information as gives us at least a bird’s eye view lines struggled for the same laudable ends. The leaders in the unconstitutional methods saw their mis-guided patriotism fail but they lived to see the patient constitutional methods of their compatriots succeed. Among: those present were:â€" I Reeve Wesley Golm, Markham; Reeve George Kellam, Vaughan; Reeve Jae-l ob Lunau, Richmond Hill; Deputy_ Reeve John R. Campbell, Markhamw Deputy Reeve, J. H. Robson, Vaughan 1 Deputy Reeve Arthur Farr, Vaughan! Councillor T. M. Baker, Vaughan, Councillor Wm. Crawford, Whitchm‘ch Councillor James McLean, Richmond Hill; Councillor W. G.»Bald0ck, Rich- mond Hill, Wilfred Thompson, Pres- ident Richmond Hill Ratepayers Asâ€" sociation, Col. Nicol, Aurora, Warren B. Hastings, Ontario Motor League. and others. From Our Issue April 23, 1903. Mr. Motrimer Clark, K. C. has been appointed Lieteriant Governor of On- tario succeeding the late Sir Oliver Mowatt.‘ ‘ The subject for discussion on Fri- day evening at the Epworth League service will be “Why Keep The Sab- bath.” All are invited. Members will bring their Missionary contribu- tions. ‘ Do not fail to hear the Rev. Mr. Geggie’s popular lecture on “Wit and Humor” in the Presbyterian Church on Friday evening at 8 o’clock. ‘The Richmond Hill orchestra, Miss Dalziel of Edgeley and Mr. Mason (if this vil- lage Will contribute to the musical part of the program. Silver collec- tion. This is the time of year to com- mence cleaning up back yards, lanes and alley-ways. There is always much accumulation of rubbish after the winter and the sooner it is burnt up or carried away the better. Look into every corner and get rid of ev- erything that is no needed. Our vil- lagers are generally pretty particular about keeping their front lawns in good condition. Let us be just as par- ticular about our back premises. William'Brotherton, Lansing; R. M. Yeomans, York Mills; J. E. Francis, Thornhill; William Riddle, Thornhill; E. T. Stephens, Richmond Hill; Elton Armstrong, King; William Crawford, Whitchurch; Col. Nico], Aurora; A. E. Plewman, Richmond Hill; John H. C. Durham, Bond Lake. The Association passed resolution favoring the immediate building of theihigh level bridge at York Mills; the building of a sidewalk on Yonge Street, and the regulation of traffic; lighting of Yonge Street, and the Widening of Yonge Street. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WORK DONE. Paperhanger and Decorator. Workmanship Guaranteed. Estimates Free. This Year’s Books On Hand Stop 24’Yonge Street. PHONE 1 ring 5. WV. (I. EK k4le B. R. STRANGWAYS. results. We will supply you with the size you want and you’ll know you are getting a full weight ton. ranted to give satisfactory SHREDDED Wheat 12¢ Chaic CREAMER @ BUTTERY 45 C Paim Glive I. D. RAi‘flER Corn Syrup 25 - Z for 29¢: DOMENION STORES Ciark Pork and Beans 2 for 21 Cents Just Bel‘bw Stop 6 A. On East Side of. Yonge Street. ‘ RICflMOND HILL MOTORS Phone Your Order In, We Deliver All Orders Over $1.00. RANGE â€"- SELECTIVITY â€" POWER Marconiâ€"4â€"â€"5â€"8 Tubes All Well Known Fry’s Co'coa 1-2 lb for 22¢ TELEPHONE 23 UY real high character; ed coal and save mon- ey. Our fuel is war. Corn Syrup 58 32c Richmond Hill Fees Payable either in advance, by the lesson or by the month String Instruments Supplied Through A Special Contract. MARCONI AND U. S. L. RADIO Come in and Hear or Ask For Home DEMONSTRATION. Themgsan Scimol of NUMEROUS FREE ADVANTAGES FOR ALL PUPILS Class Piano Private Piano Class Organ Private Organ Class Singing Private Vocal Class Violin Private Violin IoaRkiATf-e/fflo/ A car“ of Gluten just recently real high character; coal and save mon Our fuel is war- 0 give satisfactory We will supply you size you want and ow you are getting ight ton. unloaded, also a supply of Bran, Shorts, Cracked Corn and Corn Meal, Dealers and Big Egg Scratch Feed at $2.50. Regent and Dandy Laying Mash. Blatchford and Purina Feeds. Purity and Royal household flour, $8.50 per barrel. Solvay Coke Pocahontas Coal G. Strickland Thompson, Principal U. S. L. 6 Tubes Just Out. LIMITED W. H. BIRD, Manager. Violin $1.00 [NEW CLASSES THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1927. Tuitional Fees AUTHORIZED DEALERS 50c. 7 5c. 50c. 75c. 75c. $1.20 75c. A car of Heavy Western Oaté about to arrive. ALWAYS FORMING. Matches, Large size 3 for 21c Monarch From the Elevator Class Theory Private Theory Private Harmony Private Banjo Private Mandolin Private Guitar Private Elocution Private Ukulele SOAP 2 for 19¢ 3 for Cut Slabs Cut Hardwood RICHMOND HILL Nétice SCHOOL HOURS- 10 A.M. â€" 10 RM. LUX 50c. 75c. 81320 $1.20 $1.20 $1.20 $1.00 $1.20