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The manner of his life was ordered so much for the better that he became an exemplary prisoner. Indeed, so much was he admired by the officials and his fellows in adversity that when his sentence expired, and just before his liberation, he was requested to say a few words to the less fortunate inmates, who were brought out from their cells into the prison courtyard. We do not know what he told them, but we do know that one of the prisoners requested on behalf of his comrades that each man be allowed to shake hand with “Richard” as he passed out to freedom. A determined effort by local organizations to improve and stimulate interest in the Public Library is very commendable and is worthy of the support of the community. A prominent speaker from Toronto will address a public meeting here next week on “The Bene- fits of a Public Library To a Community.” And it is probable that a tag day will be held in the near future for the purpose of raising funds . The work of a public library is so important and far reaching in its influence that no community can afford to lose an opportunity to further ,the endeavor. There is no greater mistake made in our day than .that which assumes that it matters very little what we read. We hold this strongly, because every book we read makes us better or worse. A book may work wonders in the life of a boy or girl. We remember years ago a man had committed some crime for which he was sent to prison. Confined as he was and feeling lonely, a book came into his hand one day, which interested him so much that he not only read, but studied. The title of the book was _“Life’s Philoso- phy.” And, after all, his fine sense of life’s principles recreated him into his better manhood. And in all of this we see the working of a divine hand. Some great writer has said it is of great importance what thoughts 8. man entertains or what company he keeps, for they all have the same effect on his mind. Bad thoughts are as in- juniors as bad company whereas good thoughts instruct and enter- tain the mind. Here we recall the words of Dr. Watts: we study some of the lives of men like, Lincoln and Livingstone. It is a life memory to read Browning or Carlyle, Macauly or Tennyson, and for the best in nature, romance and humanity, nothing surpasses Sir Walter Scott and Charles Dickens. Some one has said, shew me the company a man keeps and It will tell you that man's character. So we think we are safe in saying “Tell me what books he reads and I will tell you what‘kind of a man he may turn out to be in the coming day.” i Established 1878 3 AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY f PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RICHMOND HILL 5 THE LIBERAL PRINTING CO., LTD. The man who will help the town to prosper, and fortunately this class of individual is getting more numerous in the town, is the citi- zen who cheerfully lends his support to every movement for the town’s advancement, who will banish prejudice and “give and take” a bit for the community welfare. And when he sees some opportunity for public improvements or has a new idea he will hopefully advance it. His ideals for his home town he maintains in spite of occasional discouragement. Trying always to think well of his neighbor and al- ways speaking a good word for the town where he lives and makes his living, this man will win out in the end. He is the town’s best as- set. "The mind’s the standard of the man.” It was John Ruskin who said; “I opened my Bible, old and yellow with age, and flexible but not unclean except that the lower part of the pages were thin and worn at Chapter 7 of the first book of Kings, and ever so many pages in the New Testament, and 1 read, and its words were con- clusive and protective to me in all modes of thought, nor through any fear or doubt or fault have I ever lost my loyalty to them, nor be- trayed the first command in the one I was made to repeat oftenest, “Let not mercy and truth forsake thee." We honestly think the need for good against evil great and so pressing as to-day in our great world of lit time of widespread and cheap reading is here now in out of them interesting, but harmful and pemicious. To Lowell; “you feel as if you ought to be sprinkled wit] fecting fluid after reading them.” What loyal sentiments and noble thoughts fill our we study some of the lives of men like, Lincoln and Li POOR HUMAN SPECIMEN One of the poorest specimens of humanity we know is the fellow who goes around grouching about the town being Head. Every small community has this insect and he certainly is not to be rated among its assets. This individual laments are on foot for the towns improveâ€" ment and yet whenever a live suggestion is brought forward he is against it every time because there is something or other the matter with it and he goes around discouraging others who are interested in the scheme. It constantly makes him sore he says the way the town people won’t pull together. Yet he himself is the biggest knocker- in 'the community! This town grouch never starts anything new because he makes himself believe that it is no use trying to get it going. If anybody suggests any he wants to know what’s the use in this “godforsaken” place. Today many schools have May-day festivals in which gay costumes, pretty flowers and dancing complete a most colorful picture. May is marked by few important historical anniversaries, compared to other months, and few holidays. r Since earliest times the first of May has been marked by out- door festivities and children have danced about a Maypole for hgn- dreds of years. Originally, May was the third month, but it becarne fifth when the Romans placed January and February at the beginning of the year. It always has had 31 days. Its special flower is the hawthorn and its gem the emerald. MAYâ€"MONTH OF BEAUTY. Now comes May, one of the prettiest and most pleasant months of the year. The bitter cold of winter has gone, the sudden showers of April are past, the heat of summer has not et come and vegetation prepares to spread with lavish hand its beauty‘all about us. The origin of the name of most is easy to trace. Not so May. It is generally agreed that it was named for Maia, the Roman Goddess of Spring, but there is also a theory that May is the abbreviated form of Majores and that the month was so called because it was held sacred to older men as June was dedicated to juniores or younger men. MOTHER’S DAY ' Let us remember Mother’s Day by some definite act of kindness, by a visit, a letter, a gift or a tribute of remembrance. The word “Home” is suggestive of unspeakable blessing. Home is the haven of peace, the place of protection from outside influences, the sphere of purity and, above all, the opportunity of some of the most blessed fellowship that earth can give. In connection with home, the old word is ,literally true, however purely sentimental some may think it, “What is home without a mother?” 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 District. Advertising Rates on Application. PAGE TWO THURSDAY. MAY 5. 1927‘ THE LIBERAL TELEPHONE 9. GOOD BOOKS ,g day; good against evil was never so great world of literature. The is here now in our cities, many To quote Russel with some disin- bosoms when 5. Specialâ€"Yeld Mare over 3 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. Filly or Gelding, foaled in 1924 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entries must be made on Society’s Entr; 7. Filly or Gelding foaled in 1925 . . . . . . . . . \ . . . . . . . . 8. Filly or Gelding, foaled in 1926 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Colt or Filly foaled in 1927 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Best team of Heavy Draught Geldings or Mar- es shown in suitable harness to heavy wagon. First prize, Oliver Tractor Cultivator Value $55.00; 2nd Prize Cash $10.00 and tea $5.00 by Jas. Lumbers Co. 11 Specialâ€"Brood Mare and two of her progeny CLASS 2â€"PERCHERON 0R BELGIAN Pedigrees to be produced for Stallions and Brood Mares. All other exhibits must trace to Rercheron Sires. Weight Not More Than 1350 lbs. 1 Heavy Delivery Horse, 1350 lbs. or over, hitch- ed to suitable delivery wagon . . . . . . . . . . . . S 2 Light Delivery Horse, under 1350 lbs. hitched to suitable delivery wagon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Span of Horses in Harness to wagon: lst prize Order for $15.00 by Robert Simpson Co. Limited and $10.00 cash; 2nd prize $10.00 cash and $5.00 goods. 4 Best Single Delivery Outfit for Baker and con- fectioner, lst prize $15.00 cash; 2nd prize order for $12.50 by P. W. Ellis and Co. Toronto 5'Best Single Delivery Outfit for Dairy and Ice cream companies, lst prize $15.00 cash, 2nd. prize order for $12.50 by P. W. Ellis and Co. Toronto » 1 Brood Mare 2 Filly or Geldi 3 Filly or Geldi 4_Filly or colt 1 5 Filly or Colt : 5 Filly or Colt 6 Span of Horse 1. Stallion, aged . . . . . . . . . . 2 Stallion, foaled in 1925 . 3. Stallion foaled in 1926 . 4. Brood Mare, . . . . . . . . . . 5. Specialâ€"Yeld Mare over 6. Filly or Gelding, foaled Thompson. FINANCEâ€"J. E. Francis, R. S. Thompson, H. A. Nicholls, .' GROUNDSâ€"J. Lunau, Jas. McLean, G. H. Duncan. DANCE AND ATTRACTIONSâ€"W. H. Legge, J. E. Franc T. H. Trench, J. S. McNair. The Directors reserve the right to substitute for cash that may be donated to the Society. ' Judging of Live Stock to cénnmence at 2 pm CLASS 1â€"CLYDESDALE; can, J. Cherry. PONIESâ€"J. S. McNair, F. A. Legge, Mr. McKnight. CATTLEâ€"F. A. Clark, R. W. E. Burnaby. Poultryâ€"T. H. Trench, J. E. Francis. . HALL AND FITTINGSâ€"J. S. McNair, J. Cherry, F. A. Legge, Mr. McKnight MUSIC AND GAMESâ€"R. Agar, Jas. Stewart, Walter Scott, W. W. A. Trench, J. A. Greene. STABLE AND FITTINGSâ€"J. Lunau, F. A. Clark, Jas. McLean. RENTERS OF BOOTHSâ€"W. H. Legge, H. A. Nichols, J. E. Francis, R. S. 1 Stallion, aged . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Stallion foaled in 1925 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Stallion foaled in 1926 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Brood Mare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Filly or Gelding, foaled in 1924 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Filly or Gelding, foaled in 1925 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Filly or Gelding, foaled in 1926 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Best Team of Geldings or Mares; lst prize Cash $15.00 and Masey-Harris order for $10.00. 2nd prize $10.00 cash and tea $5.00 by Dalton Bros. . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F. W. Hall A. T. Minnis COMMITTEES OF MANAGEMENT HEAVY HORSESâ€"F. Graham, J. McLean, R. S. Thompson. LIGHT HORSES AND TRIALS OF SPEEDâ€"J. Lunau, T. Read SWEEPSTAKES Sweepstakes ribbonâ€"Best Stallion in Classes 1, 3 and 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sweepstakes Ribbonâ€"Best Stallion in Class 2 . . . . . Sweepstake Ribbonâ€"Best Mare, Filly or Gelding in Class 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sweepstake Ribbonâ€"Best Mare, Filly or Gelding in Classes 1, 3 and 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ‘. For Best Mare and Colt in Heavy Classes, $20.00 cash, Donated by the T. Eaton Co., Ltd. CLASS 5â€"CARRIAGE Stallion, aged . . . . . . . . . . . Brood Mare . . . . . . . . . . . ‘ Filly or Gelding, foaled in Filly or Gelding, foaled in Filly or Gelding, foaled in Filly Filly Stallion, aged Brood Mare under 4 years old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specialâ€"Cart horse with collar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single Dray Horse, hitched to suitable wagon; lst prize order for $10.00 by Richmond Tailors; 2nd prize $5.00 Richmond Hill 78th Annual Spring Fair, Tuesday, May 24 PRESIDENT -â€" â€" â€" -â€" â€"- W. H. Legge lst VICE-PRESIDENT â€"- â€"â€" â€" F. A. Clarke 2nd VICE-PRESIDENT â€" â€" Thomas Read SECRETARY-TREASURER -â€"- R. S. Cooper DIRECTORS H. A. Nichols, J. J. Lunau, Jas. McLean, T. H. Trench, G. H. Duncan, }. McNair, F. Graham, Geo. Dibb, J. E. Francis, R. Agar, R. S. Thompson Mr. McKnight, J. Cherry, R. W. E. Burnaby, F. A. Legge. AUDITORS Hon. Sir Henry Drayton, M. P.; Lt. Col. T. H. Lennox, M. P.: Hon. G. S. Henry, M. P. P.; Leopold Macaulay, Esq., M. P. P. P. W. Pearson, Esq., M. P. P.; Harry Sifton, Esq. HONORARY PRESIDENTS A. J. H. Eckardt, Esq.; W. H. Pugsley, Esq.; E. T. Stephens, Esq.; Col. F. H. Deacon. OFFICERS THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONT. or Gelding, foaled in 1924 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or Gelding, foaled in 1925 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or colt foaled in 1926 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or Colt foaled in 1926 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or Colt foaled in 1927 . . . . . . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of Horses in Harness to wagon lst prize $15.00 cash and order for $10.00 by R. Simpson Co. Limited; 2nd prize $10.00 cash _and goods $5.00 by Goldsmiths, Toronto . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CLASS 4â€"GENERAL PURPOSE Gelding, Geldling Gelding, foaled foaled foaled CLASS 3â€"AGRICULTURAL 1925 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1926 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e over 3 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . foaled in 1924 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lust be made on Society’s Entry )aled in 1925 . . . . . . . . . \ ‘ . . . . . . . . oaled in 1926 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in 1927 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HONORARY DIRECTORS PRIZE LIST \SS Sâ€"ROADS 192 1924 1925 1926 1926 Thompson, H. A. Nicholls, Jas. McLean ean, G. H. Duncan. substitute for cash brize, any goods TER â€" W. H. Legge â€" F. A. Clarke â€" Thomas Read â€"- R. S. Cooper , J. E. Francis, Jas. McLean, ..$ 8.00 $ 6.00 $ . $12.00 8.00 .. 5.00 . 10.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 $10.00 8.00 5.00 $10.00 8.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 15.00 5.00 $8.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 $12.00 8.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 8.00} y Forms. 6.00 6.00 6.00 25.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 $5.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 '3.00 3.00 15.00 $5.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 $5.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 $8.00 5.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 $8.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 5.00 , G. H. Dun- 5.00 SWEEPSTAKES 1 Sweepstake Ribbonâ€"Best Stallion Classes, 5, 6, 7, 8, . . .. . . .. . . .. 2 Sweepstake Ribbonâ€"Best Mare,» Filly or Gelding’ in Classes, 5, 6, 7, and 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... All horses exhibiting for sweepstakes prizes must be shown on halter or bridle and stripped. All Show Horses must be on Grounds not later than 1.30 pm. on day of Exhibition, Standard Time. SPECIALâ€"A $25.00 Cash Prize given by Mr. W. H. Legge, President of this Society will be awarded for the best team in harness in Classes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7. hands; lst prize by Mr. DeGreen, value $5.00 3 Single Driving Pony in Harness, 13 hands to 14 hands, lst prize by Mr. DeGreen . . . . . . . . . 4 Team of Ponies in Harness, 12 hands and over . . . . . 5 Team of Ponies in Harness, under 12 hands . . . . . . . 6 Tandem Team (Ponies or Hackneys) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Best Pony on grounds, Sweepstake Ribbon. Pony Exhibitors showing same animal in more than one class will" be charged a fee of 50c. for each extra exhibit. CLASS 7â€"HARNESS 1 Single Carriage Horse in Harness, Gelding or Mare. 8.00 2 Span of Carriage Horses in harness, Gelding or Mares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00 3 Single Roadster Horse in Harness, Gelding or Mare 15-2 and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 4. Single Roadster Horse in harness, Gelding or Mare, under 15-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 5 Span of Roadster Horses in Harness, Geldings or Mares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00 6 Team of Horses, High Steppers, in harness, Geldings or Mares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00 7 Single Horse, High Stepper, in harness, Gelding or Mare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 8 Gentleman’s Saddle Horse, 3 entries or no award. . 5.00 9 Ladies Saddle Horse, 3 entries or no award . . . . . . . 5.00 10 Best Girl Rider under 14 years, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 111 Specialâ€"Best Gentleman’s Turnout, consisting of single horse in harness to buggy the full outâ€" fit to be the bona-fide property of exhibitor, each item in the outfit to be considered . . . . . . 10.00 12 Specialâ€"Best Farmer’s Turnout, consisting of single horse in harness to buggy, the full outfit to be the bona-fide property of exhib- itor, each item in the outfit to be considered lst prize motor rug, value $10.00 by W. G. Baldock, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 ' No exhibitor will be allowed to show the whole or any part of any turnout in both classes of turnout. 13 Lady Driver, married or single, driving single or double, three to compete or no award only style and efiiciency in driving to be considered lst prize Silver cup value $25.00 2nd prize $5.00 cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 ‘ CLASS 8â€"PONIES 1 Single Driving Pony in Harness, 12 Hands and under 2 Single Driving Pony in Harness, 12 hands to 13 Macaroni 3 lbs 256 Best Choice Bananas 25c 2 for Oranges- AYWEER WMAWES, Z for 25¢ Phone Your Order In, We Deliver All Orders Over $1.00. WHERE QUALITY COUNTS RANGE â€" SELECTIVITY â€" POWER DOMHNHGN STORES 10 Pounds for LIMITED W. H. BIRD, Manager. TELEPHONE 23 . RICHN. Cattle For Exhibition Must Be On The Grounds Not Later Than 12 O’clock, Noon. 1: (Continued Next Week) CORN Syrup RICHMOND HILL MOTORS BAYSIDE Tomatoes Come in and Hear or Ask For Home 67 cts MARCONI AND U. Ss'L. RADIO U. S. L. 6 Tubes Just Out. Marconiâ€"4â€"5â€"8 Tubes All Well Known DEMONSTRATION. AUTHORIZED DEALERS 23c 35c. C 0 R N SYRUP 5 LBS THURSDAY. MAY 5, 1927. Smail 12c. Large 19C 39 cts D o z e n Large 49c. doz PASTRY 89 as CATSUP THGER 24 pounds RICHMOND HILL FLOUR . 10.00 5.00 5.00 8.0!) 8.00 8.00 5.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 5.00