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PAGE TWO LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE [Councillor Gordon Sloan ‘ Discusses Waterworks Problems. ____â€"_____â€"â€"â€"â€"-â€"-â€"-â€"_-_â€"â€" THE LIBERAL Established 1878 AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RICHMOND HILI. THE LIBERAL PRINTING CO., LTD. J. Eachern Smith, Manager Member Canadian Weekly ewspaper Association. Subscription $1.50 per yearâ€"To the United States $2.00. Covering Canada’s Best Suburban Distric‘. Advertising Rates on Application. TELEPHONE 9. _________________________â€"â€"â€" 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€" and tend to promote love and peaceâ€" amongst men. _______â€"__â€"â€"â€"â€"-â€"â€"-â€"â€"'â€"_â€" THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 1927 THE RECKLESS MOTORIST The Hon. J. L. Perron, minister of roads for the provinCe of Queâ€" bec, is determined to put a stop to reckless driving of automobiles and trucks on the highways of that province. As a result of his instruc- tions, it is reported, six hundred drivers have already been deprived of their licenses on account of offences against the provincial traffic laws, and he has stated that before the present season is ended, he expects that the number so punished will reach 1,500. This is a drastic punish- ment to inflict on the motorists, but it must be admitted that it is a just one, for the man who deliberately drives an automo- bile or truck in a reckless manner, is not fit to be trusted at the wheel of a motor vehicle on the public highways. A SMALLER PARLIAMENT Considerable interest has been aroused throughout Ontario by the suggestion of A. J. E. Belleperche, president of the Essex County Conâ€" servative Association, that there should be a reduction in the member- ship of the Canadian parliament. The suggestion is not a new one, for it has been put forward time and again by close students of the parlia- mentary systems of this country. There is a feeling in many minds that the business of the country could be conducted more expeditiously, and on a more businesslike basis, if there were fewer representatives in the federal house at Ottawa, but there has been no one to bring the matter officially before that house. Probably the fear of 10sing a seat which was not easily gained has deterred any member of parliament from fostering the idea that there might be fewer members, with a consequent reduction in the time of the house wasted in useless speeches. According to a statement made at the regular session of the Rich- mond Hill council on Monday night, Reeve Lunau thinks that newsâ€" papers are “liars.” “I can’t make a statement about the road until I know where we are at, or if we did we’d soon be as big a liars as the papers” were the exact words used. Such a statement from the head of a municipality constitutes a wholesale indictment against the press of the land and should either be substantiated by evidence or else pub- licly Withdrawn. If Reeve Lunau meant what he said it is a very seri- ous charge; if he did not mean it he should not have said it. In the early spring the roadway on Yonge street at the southern end of the village became almost impassable. All summer it has been in a disgraceful condition and at the council meeting on Monday night it was decided to repair the road. It is understood that it can be put in fair shape for about twenty five dollars, and it is not likely that it would have cost more to fix it in early May than it does now. It does not matter whether the council is to blame, or whether the Department of Highways is to blame, the fact remains that the people of Richmond Hill have suffered as a result of the management or mismanagement of our streets. Not only have the people suffered by riding over a rough road but the town as a whole has suffered an inestimable loss in the ad- verse publicity that Richmond Hill has received on account of the conâ€" dition of the road. And to think that it could have all been avoided by the expenditure of less than twenty-five dollars. The Richmond Hill council will have the hearty support of the people in their endeavour to improve the local water supply. It may seem that the expenditure is a large one, but if it is a solution for the problem it means saving the whole water system which is practically useless in its present state. Chairman G. H. Sloan of the Waterworks Committee is confident that the proposed plan will be a remedy for preâ€" sent conditions and this is also the opinion of the Provincial Depart- partment of Health. The trek of pleasure seeking travellers through York County is increasing by thousands every year. What are the people of this dis- trict doing to make their journey pleasant and then stay in Canada memorable ? The Prince of Wales is visiting in Canada. He is loved here not only because he is the heir apparent to the British throne, but because he is essentially a likeable fellow himself, radiating personality and at heart a democrat. We in Canada, like to think that he finds real plea- sure in being among us. We believe that he wants us to look upon him as a fellow Canadian. LEVITY OF THE PRESS When Shakespeare wrote that “all the world’s a stage,” he no dou- bt foresaw that all the women in it would dress like chorus girls.â€" Brantford Expositor. A clergyman deplores the fact that boys of 14 have their fingers stained by cigarette-smoking. They should wait until they get a little holder.â€"l\Iontreal Star. Western housewives must feel terribly at having a tornado muss things up so soon after spring cleaningâ€"Kitchener Record. The old-fashioned fellow who never thought anything of walking 18 or 20 miles in an afternoon had a grandson who never thought of it. either.â€"Kingston Whig-Standard. a If an old man is rich enough he can purchase a young wife: but if he can purchase her. she isn’t worth muchâ€"Oshawa Times. Nasty crack at Henry Ford is the suggestion of a New York paper that the auto horn on his new car will be a jewsliarp._Toronto Telegram At last accounts Ch'nesc troops were shunting around Shantung and probably getting the orders mixedâ€"Bruntford Expositor. Now for a season of wet and dry newspapers trying to prove not much and terrible drunkcncss under liquor control.~Galt Reporter. A new show in New York is called “The Rare Facts of 1927." some kind of play about bathing beaches we suppose.â€"Kitchener Record. THE LIBERAL. RICHMOND HILL, ONT. Richmond Hill. Aug. Sith iThc Editor of Liberal Dear Sir:â€" Owing to the rumors and stories regarding the waterworks which are 1bemg circulated it seems to me that a few words at this time might clear the air. ‘ The council realize fully the conditiâ€" on of the water during the past few weeks and know also the seriousness of the situation. It is not. our purpose to blunder blindly onward seeking some quack remedy whereby the water may be made to taste a little less obâ€" jectionable but what We do want is an absolute cure from the disagreeable taste and odor during the summer months. We have therefore taken exâ€" pert advice. The Provincial Board of Health whose business it is to investigate troubles of this description, advise us that to pipe the water from the stream above the pond to the filters, will ab- solutely do away with our difficulty. Anyone who makes a statement that the water in the stream above the preâ€" sent reservoir is not good water do so either because of their ignorance of the facts or a desire to circulate a malicious falsehood. We wish to make it known that we will not be satisfied with any half measures but when it is completed we want satisfaction. The citizens are therefore asked to forbear a short time longer for as. ‘soon as we can acquire the necessary 1 i 1 property work will proceed with all possible haste. Yours Very Truly GORDON SLOAN Chairman Waterworks “KILL THE UMPIRE” Maple, August 4, 1927 1 Editor Liberal ‘ Sir:â€" I have been a close follower of sport in this section of York County and have watched games in almost every centre in this district from Lansing to yNewmarket and there is one feature of nearly all games which does not ap- peal to me. That is the apparently natural disposition of certain players on almost every team to “crab the um- pire.” In ninety nine per cent. of all the games I’ve ever witnessed I hon- estly believe that the umpire called them as he saw them. To razz him vunnecessarly is a poor policy for any player because nine times out of ten it reflects against the team responsible. Not only are the players guilty but the fans as well. Half in Jest, thous- !ands proval of an umpire’s ruling by shout- 1ing: “Kill the umpire!” To say that ithe effect of the umpire’s decision on the favorite team was often of as great moment as the accuracy of the decision would be putting it mildly. Is such an outburst usually half in jest? Or less than half? Not one fan in a thousand who shout it could tell‘the degree of jest and the degree of unconscious sincerity it expressed. That there is some earnest meaning in it is indicated by the fact that actual fights are by no means uncommon in F some places. The risk in shouting such things, even though wholly in jest, is shown by the fact that they sometimes eventuate in attacks on the ] umpire. I The umpire is a necessary official; iwithout him there could be no baseball. [He ought to be treated with consider- ‘ ation and sportsmanship. By this one doesn’t mean merely that a fan should refrain from killing the umpire. He ought to refrain also from advising that he be killed. For when the mob tspirit breaks out at a ball game, some I one is more than likely to take the adâ€" |vice seriously. i Remember the umpire is in charge {of the game. If your’re not satisfied apply for the job and you can likely have it for the next game. better sport. “ONCE AN UMPIRE” ll .“SOMEONE HAS BLUNDERED" Richmond Hill, Ont. i ; August 8. 1027 lEditor Liberal _ Sim» I wish to congratulate you on your last weeks issue of your the local The people certainly :want information on this subject which editorial in ; valuable frond situation. paper regarding lis of vital importance to every taxâ€" payer. If the members of the council ‘do not know where the}: stand they ; should say so and the ratepayers could ‘1 take hold themselves and see that the -village is not saddled with a grea Yours for ? burden for years to come._ Ever since i early spring we have been enduring adverse publicity on account of our bad road and have been bumping over the bumps ourselves and keeping out. of the hospital only on the periodical ‘ promises of the council that the paveâ€" ment was coming- The fact that it will not now be pav- ed until well on in the fall is ample ev- idence that “someone has blundered.” If the council knew all along that this [was the way it was to be done they have been unmercifully kidding the public. If someone else is to blame we should have a clear cut, open out and out, statement to that effect to clear the air. I’m no kicker and I can take my share of punishment but I will not stand to have it rubbed in. And we’re sure getting it rubbed in this year. Yours Truly “CIVIS” ‘Telephone Calls (in Daylight Saving Time An innovation that will be welcomed by local users of long distance tele- is announced by Man- Bell Telephone phone service ager Harris of the Company. “Daylight saving time, as in. use here in Richmond Hill will apply from now on on reduced rate station-to- station long distance telephone calls,” said Mr. Harris in explaining his com- pany's announcement. ' “Heretofore, in order that all over our territory long distance users might be basing their telephone usage on the same system, we have applied Standâ€" ard Time irrespective of local con- ditions. Our experience has shown us that we can save the time and meet the convenience of our patrons in Day- light Saving Communities by applying local time to messages originating in such communities. And so, from now on, evening rates on Station-to-Station long distance calls originating here will lTime. and night rates from 12 mid- night. I , Eyes Examined-- BY THE MOST MODERN METHODS. GLASSES IF REQUIRED AT RIGHT PRICES ARTIFICIAL EYES FITTED. F. E. LUKE OPTOMETRIST AND OPTICIAN 167 Yonge Street, Toronto 2. (Upstairs Opposite Simpson’s) Elgin 4820 of fans have expressed disap-‘ Hairdressing Marcel and Curl 50c. Trim 25C. etc. Holds deploma for French Waving. Appointment not Necessary MRS. RUSSELL Centre St. West Phone 178 Marguerite Boyle Elocutionist Thornhill Professional Graduate of Owen A. Smiley Studio. CONCERT ENTERTAINER AND TEACHER ADDRESS Boyle Studio Telephone 54 R 2. ' Miss _‘ i Richmond Hill Cartage â€" MOVING â€"â€" LONG DISTANCE HAULING. Phone Richmond Hill 52. QUICK SERVICE E. SLlNEY i apply from 8.30 p. m. Daylight Will Your Brakes Pass Police inspection ? THURSDAY, AL‘GUST 11. 1927 . __â€"â€".â€"â€" ONTARIO Help to Weed Out THE INCOMPETENT MOTOR DRIVERS By securing your Motor Vehicle Operator's License now. 0 niiittir how cautious you are in the handling of your car, the safety of yourself and your passengers is dependent largely on the other drivers on the road. To prevent incompetent persons endangering your family and yourself, cad) driver in Ontario, not already licensed as a chauffeur, must possess a Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Secure your application form today. You can get it from any garage or issuer of motor car licenses in the Proâ€" vince. The fee for a License is $1. Traflic Patrol Officers may call for the production of Operator’s Licenses both on city streets and country highways. If you cannot produce your License you Will be subject to a penalty under The Highways Traffic Act. New drivers, and those suffering from disa- bility, have the opportunity to pass an examination by Inspectors of the Department. These Inspectors. are located at convenient points throughout the Provmce. Your garage will tell you of the one nearest to you. The examination fee is 31. Ontario Operator’s Licenses are recognized in every Province and every State. Wherever Operator's Licenses are required, an Ontario Operator’s License is necessary for everyone in charge of an Ontario car. Do not attempt to leave the Provmce Without your Motor Vehicle Operator's License. A satisfactory measure of support by the great majority of motorists has been accorded the Department in its past efforts to maintain the safety of the highways. The higher speed limit and an abnormal increase in traffic now render this additional measure necessary. The Depart- ment therefore sincerely hopes you will indimte your support of safe highway travel by securing your Operator's License without delay. Ontario Department of Highways The Hon. GEORGE S. HENRY, Minister Bad brakes are dangerous. Drive in and have them inspected and adjusted. FREE SERVICE. i RlCliMONDT-lllt nuns J. E. WIGMORE, Prop. Chrysler Dealers, Tires, Accessories, Marconi and U.S.L. Radio, Livery, Battery Charging, General repairs on all makes of cars. I ‘ . Just a Convenience Many there are who make of a legi- timate and Well-established business nothing but a convenienceâ€"a place from which to get odds and ends when there is no time to go farther afield. They do not hesitate to send their good money away for many things they need, and which could just as satisfactorily and much more prompt- ly be supplied by their home merch- ants and dealers. No business, no matter of what nature, can long exist on this sort of patronage. Nor is it fair to expect that it should. The pub- lic expect to receive services as and when they demand it; but many do not do their part in making this possi- ble. Use The Local Plant There are manufacturing industries with fairly complete equipment which because of such lack of consideration, are idle much of the time. It must be patent to all that a busy plant can operate much more cheaply than one which is working only on part time. Therefore it should be the policy of all to place their business of whatever kind it may be with the local plant or factory to the end that it may be kept reasonably busy and thus be in a posi- tion to give its best service. \Vhen it is printed matter of any kind. remember the plant and equip- ment of “ Theiberal ” ‘ Richmond Hill Ontario