PAGE TWO The new liquor permits are to cost two dollars. But as in the case of the automobile, it is not the initial outlay but the maintenance that counts up. Ready in compromise, nimble in political strategy, our ï¬rst premier was far more than an able parliamentarian; he was a statesman to whose foresight Canada owes such enduring beneï¬ts as the purchase of the West from the Hudson’s Bay Company; the building of the Canadian Paciï¬c Railway that opened the prairies for settlement, and brought British Columbia into the union; and the adoption of a tariff policy which all succeeding governments have continued, with necessary modiï¬cations to this day. Above all his career illustrates the importance in the interests of general harmony of making concessions to divergent elements and minorities that might otherwise become insurgent. Thus early he learned that “you cannot rule Canada without the French,†and though an orangeman he always considered Quebec’s needs to the extent that he always had support from there, and sometimes his chief support. Never was this trait more evident than when his diplomatic winning of Howe, by offer of better terms, quelled the sec- essionist agitation in the-Maritimes. Born in Glasgow in 1815, he migrated with his family in 1820 to Upper Canada, where they settled at Kingston. ' He was educated at the Royal Grammar School, which he left at the agé of ï¬fteen to enter a law ofï¬ce; and was called to the bar at the age of twenty-one. After eight years of practice, he was elected to the Legislative Ass- embly of Canada in 1844, and continued to represent Kingston in Parliament until his death, in 1891. His ï¬rst term of ofï¬ce was in 1847-8 as Receiver-General in the Draper administration. By 1857 he had become Prime Minister in the Macdonald-Cartier ministry. On the defeat of the Tache-Macdonald administration in 1864, he was a prime mover in the formation of the “Great Coaltion†designed to carry through the plans for Confederation; and after the resigna- tion of George Brown in 1865, Macdonald was the chief ï¬gure in the discussions and bringing into force of the British North America Act. Therefore at the inauguration of this Dominion in 1867, he was selected to be the ï¬rst premier; and by force of his genius he held the position with the exception of Mackenzie's ï¬ve years of ofï¬ce, until hs death. A lady writer says that modern young men have no consider- ation for their elders and stay to all hours when visiting their sweet- hearts. An exchange says it is becoming quite evident that both parking and sparking laws need considerable revision. Hon. Chas. McCrea, Minister of Mines, is spoken of as likely to succeed Premier Fergunson if the latter becomes leader of the federal Conservative party. He and Hon. John S. Martin appear to be the outstanding members of the Ontario government at present. The unfortunate phrt of it is that a lot of the motor accidents could be avoided were it not for the impulsive desire of some drivers to “step on the gas.†In the last analysis trafï¬c tragedies are for the most part to be charged not to accident, but to wilful recklessness. The motorist who approaches a railway crossing without reduc- ing his speed and taking other precautionary measuresâ€"Well, he’s a fool. '\ ‘ While his opportunism and his conviviality had been held against him, impartial historians agree that Canadacould not have been happier in he) ï¬rst premier, since Sir John A. Macdonald combined the wise vision, that knew how to build well for the future, with a strong hand, that held discordant elements together in the em- byro nation, until natural fusion might take place. Every citizen who claims among his virtues, loyalty to com- munity enterprises should attend and boost the Richmond Hill Fair. It is an annual event which is part and parcel of the life of this entire district and belongs as much to one person as another. It is the people’s fair and it is up to the people to make it a success. The directors who give their time gratuitously and those wno with ï¬nan- cial assistance do so in an effort to keep this, one of the oldest and best educationalist institutions in the community, a live issue. Their efforts will be of no avail unless the citizens by their patronage and attendance ensure the success of the seventy-eighth annual exhibi- tion. PLAN NOW TO ATTEND THE RICHMOND HILL FAIR. CANADA’S FIRST PREMIER Sir John A. Macdonald, the “chief architect†of Confederation is properly admired for his shrewdness, his broad vision, and his marvellous capacity for leadership. He was loved for his wit, his generosity, and all his warmly human chacteristics. He stood for a united Canada, the British connection and a respect for the law that ensued order at a stage of the country’s development when lawlessness might easily have been the rulé. Though he had great ability for affairs he served the land he loved throtigh a long life with so little thought of personal proï¬t that in old age he was a poor man. All will agree that this attention to hygiene and physical training is an excellent thing. But it seems odd that so many should lay stress on physical culture merely as a means of prolonging life. The value of physio education in extending life is, after all, only incidental. Its real merit is in making life worth living. A general extension of life is of interest mainly to the actuary. More appealing to the average man or woman is the new zest in life that comes from physical training and health culture. It is less the desire to live longer than to live more fully that is increasing the ranks of the physical culturist. A hearty appetite, a perfect digestion, a 100 per cent. efï¬cient liver, 9. clear brain and a general physical exhilarationâ€"given these as a reward of physical culture, no one worries much about the probâ€" lem of life extension. FOR THE FULLER LIFE Interest in physical education is growing. Everywhere physiT cal culture colleges and soâ€"called life extension institutes are spring- ing up. I pray AlmightyVGod 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€" and tend to promote IOVe and peaceâ€" amongst men. -â€"William Makepeace Thackeray. Established 1878 AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RICHMOND HILL THE LIBERAL PRINTING CO., LTD. J. Eachern Smith, Manager Member Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association. Subscription $1.50 per yearâ€"To the United States $2.00. ,. ‘ Q(,1LG’Ci’iIering Canada’s Best Suburban District ' ‘ ' ‘ Advertising Rates on Application. THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1927‘ THE LIBERAL RICHMOND HILL FAIR TELEPHONE 9. It was found that while a small part of the present quarters at the Library might be set aside for the children that the stock of worth while books suitable for boys and girls was in need of many additions and it was felt and felt strongly that unless the Library provided more for our children and young people the very best of reading matter in a sufï¬- cient amount to meet the needs then we were not as citizens or parents do- ing our full duty. I For the past year the Institute has ‘been trying to raise a substantial am- iount of money for Library improve- ments which are known to be press- ing and for other which in their opin- ion are advisable. This work was not undertaken without acurate knowledge concerning the needs as every effort was made to ï¬nd out from the Lib- irary Board what could be done with present means and what ought to be done if these means could be adequat- ely increased, so as to meet the wish- ies of many of our citizens who are not ‘at all satisï¬ed with the present accom- :modation or service in the library. It was found on investigation, that ‘there is no complete catalogue and that a new catalogue which will be of real value will cost several hundred dollars and will take considerable time in its preparation. It was found that there are a large number of old volu- mes which ought to be entirely scrap- ped, that many booksâ€"some of them the very best reading the library con- tains are “skied†because the casing is oldâ€"fashioned, and that a re arran- gement of all of the contents is also advisable Then as it has been pro- posed in the VVomen’s Institute that there should be a Children’s Corner and the the initiation of a ‘Story Hour†for the children there were several conferences with the librarian on this point and a careful going 'over of the present stocks of books for children. Strangely enough in all our ï¬rst inquiries we did not seek or get in- formation that we now have, viz., that our taxation for Library purpos- es is not by any means at its maxi- mum and that here, at least we had one remedy for existing unsatisfactory conditions. We are now aware that while a Library tax of three-quarters of a mill may be levied on the vill- age we have at present only four- tenths and that therefore the present annual grant to the Library could be increased by this means from about $316.00 (the present amount) to about $560.00 if the tax were put at the maximum. 4 As we did‘not ï¬nd this out in time to approach the Council and ratepay- ers we have gone on raising money for the library fund and have already on hand $170.00 or thereabouts besides the potential returns from the pro- poeed TaghDay. Not until next year therefore can we hope to have the tax rate for Libâ€" rary purposes where it ought to be so meantime as we wish to do something immediately to improve matters we are going on with the Tag Day which is simply a means of indirect taxation. Having been asked the above ques- tion several times of late by citizens of our town I, in turn. ask space in which to make a brief explanation of the reasons which influenced the W0- men’s Institute in its decision to ap- ply to the Council for_ thi_s priviledge. We _ki10W that our citizens will pay into this Fund gladly and will feel as we do that it could not be put to a bet- Why The Tag Day For The Library Dear Mr. Editor:â€" LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE WHEN BETTER AUTOMOBI‘I. cLAUGHLIN 1 largest rmeaSI THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONT. M9LAUGHQN-BUECK J K .1 T0 those W110 regal. a car as an . xx 4 “3'4"†v‘ H. > ‘ V ~ 3 V . pr , I . .4 , - . 7 ' . r 5 ‘ _â€_ A. a. v‘ a) I is: \' 5 5., ’_ .49" J4“ r ‘ I; DAVID ~ HILL McLAUGHLIN-BUICK enjoys the largest measure of public conï¬d- ence and popular acceptance ever accord- ed any ï¬ne car because McLaughlin- Buick represents the safest investment, the ï¬rmest security and the highest return. The buyer of a McLaughlin-Buick con- sciously invests his money in more miles of transportation, in greater comfort and luxury, in more satisfying performance, in absolute dependability. Such phenomenal advances as the Me- Laughlin - Buick Engine, Vibrationless beyond beliefâ€"Torque Tube Driveâ€" Mechanical Four-Vlheel Brakesâ€"Sealed Chassis â€"Vacuum-c1eaned Crankcaseâ€" are evidences of the firm determination to keep McLaughlin-Buick always the standard by which automobile invest- ment values are judged. Those who regard a car from an investment standpoint should ï¬rst consider McLaughlin- Buiek, not merely its quality and beauty today, but its lasting dividends of undiminished satisfaction. rep-23;; RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO. which included the fouowing town- shipszâ€"Adjala, Albion, Brock, Cale- don, Chinguacousy, Essa, Eetobicoke, Georgiana, Three Gwillimburys, Innis- ï¬l, King, Mara, Markham, Mulmur, Tossorontio, Medonte, Floss, two Or- illias, Oro, Pickering, Rama, Reach, Scarboro, Tecumpseh, Thora, Tiny, Tay, Toronto Toronto Gore, Uxbridge, Scott, Vaughan, Vespra, Whitby, Whitchurch, York), who have reached the age of twenty-ï¬ve years; to any persons, British subjects by birth or naturalization Who‘ have resided in the present County of York or in the City of Toronto \for'twenty-ï¬ve years or over; and also to the Wives, hus- bands or children of members, pro- vided they are not less than twenty- flve years of age.†district of the province, as are worthy of being rescued from oblivion; and for marking and acquiring historical sites and landmarks; and for receiv- ing papers and communications on these and kindred subjects to be read at the meetings of the Society, and when desirable, published in the an- nual report, or separately as may be decided upon.†Membership in our Society is op- en to descendants of the early sett- lers in the “Home District†(the or- iginal County of York†shall be tak- en to mean the old “Home District" which included the following town- shipszâ€"Adjala, Albion, Brock, Cale- don, Chinguacousy, Essa, Eetobicoke, At the present we have about 1200 members, but these largely belong to Toronto. We are anxious to increase our memebrship outside the city and therefore make a special appeal to the descendants of those wonderful hen and women who were the pioneers to join up in memory of father, grandfather, or other ancestor. And we appeal to those who came later, but who have come to love this part of our great province. Let this Jubâ€" ilee Year mark a notable increase in our membership. Come in with us and help us in our endeavor to build up a strong community spirit in York County and keep alive the old senti- ments and traditions handed dowp to us by our brorebearers! ter use nor collectrlj for a more con- structive piece 0’3 work. We have ï¬ierefore great '.0pes that they will be as generous/s their means permit and will give us the sinews of war to make headway with the long overdue improvements in the Library. This honorable society was organiz- ed in 1869 and has been functioning ever since. Its object is, to quote from its Constitution:â€" “To unite in friendly relations those who are natives of, or who emigrated to the original comity of York (in the forrher Province of Upper Canada), and their descendants; and for pres- erving and perpetuating such historiâ€" cal recollections and incidents, docu- ments and pictorial illustrations, re- lating to the early settlement of this Sir:â€" On Saturday afternoon, June 4th, our society will hold a public meeting at the Temple in York Pioneers Park, haron, to which all are invited. A splendid program is being arranger. Don’t miss it. MSLAUOHLIN-BUICK WI 1.1 B Toronto. May 12, 1927. Plea For The York Pioneer And Historical Society. ' To The Editor; ANNE A. PERR‘Y, President. Women’s Institute N. F. CA SWELL, Secretary Y. P. H. S Yours hoyï¬fully, Victoria Da The Fair will be Officialiy Opened by Hon. Geo. 5. Henry, Minister of Highways At 2 p. m. (Daylight Saving Time) Valuable Prizes for Live Stock and Ladies’ Work. Grand Parade of Prize Winning ; Animals. 1 33/ 24 Tues., , MWSTER mam WWNAMEN $150 IN PREZES AT 8.15 P. M. By the Georgian Singers and Player: Of Toronto 1 Reserved Seats 35 Cents General Admission 25 Cent: FRED A. CLARK, Vice-Pres. THOS. A. READ, 2n R. S. COOPER, Secretary. Vice-Pres Varied Program of Athletic Event; The Thompson School of Music now having completed the Fall and Winter terms are prepared to accept pupils for the Spring Term There are many taking advantge of this school from points as far away as Newmarket, Gormley, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Newâ€" tonbrook, Oriole, Agincourt, Willowdale, York Mills and other small- er places. Numerous requests have been made to keep the school open during July and Augustto accommodate those who are unable to at tend during the winter months.The school will remain open for two or three days each week and those intending to take advantage of our very low fees coupled with the most capable teachers are asked to call or write for particulars. Onr‘East Side of Yonge Street. Car stop 6 A walk 300 ft. south SPRENG EXHEBETEGN Generaï¬ Admission 25 Cents @hompson School of MUSHC BY NORTH YORK CITIZENS BAND CGNCERT PAY BY THE LESSON The DRIVING PARK, RICHMOND HILL In The MASONIC HALL â€". .OF THE. .â€" Richmond Hill Agricultural Society I WILL BE HELD IN G. Strickland Thompson, Principal One and Two Mile Foot Races One Third Mile Race for Girls W. H. LEGGE, President GRAND 78th Annual THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1927. PO. Box 813 Lansing, Ont.