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There were several other toasts and all whose names were coupled with them proved themselves to be past masters in the art of oratory. Among those who spoke were: M.L. Andrews Aurora, G.H. Duncan, J.A. Greene. E.T. Stephens, and A. G. Savage, Richmond Hill, Wesley Williams, Mayor Walton, of Aurora ably acted as toastmaster and after a brief we]- come and the toast to The King, the toast to The County of York was pro- posed by ex-Mayor Bassett, of Aurora and responded to by Reeve W.C. Golm of Markham Township, Reeve Morgan Baker of Whitchurch and Reeve Alex McMurchy of King. To G.A.M. Davidson, Clerk of Markham Township fell the honor of proposing the toast to The County Council and it was responded to by Reeve Kellam of Vaughan, and Reeve Lunau, of Richmond Hill. ‘ J. Harry Naughton and Mr. Wakter S. Jenkins who act as solicitors for many of the municipalities of York. It was a most enjoyable event featured by a sumptuous dinner, bright and lively entertainment and many Ithou- ghtful and deliberative addresses by county council members and others in attendance. This is the fourth time the event has been held and it is ac- claimed by all who attend as a most pleasant and unique function. Municipal men from all parts of York County were tendered a compli- mentary banquet at the Elgin Pavilion Elgin Mills on Monday evening by Fourth Annual Banquet Tendercd To Local Municipal Representaiives \Vas' Very Enjoyable Function Naughton and Jenkins Ideal Hosts At Municipal Banquet Shows at 7 and 9 p.m. ’ Saiurday Matinee 2.30 VOL. L‘ Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 13, 14 Thursday only “ BEAU GESTE’ McLaughlin-Buick Automobiles 9 Comedy “ Mooning Mariner ’ Capitol News COVERING CANADA’S BEST SUBURBAN DISTRICT 2492 YONGE STREET, AT CASTLEFIELD Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 and10 WITH GEORGE O’BRIEN APETOL “ THE COLLEGIANS ” THEATRE A feature of the evening was a number by the Richmond Hill Male Choir which it was pointed made 21p~ pearances in public only on very ex- clusive occasions. Their numbers were heartily encored. The personnel of the choir was as follows; Thos. Trench, A.G. Savage, A.E. Glass, N. J. Glass, P. C. Hill, E. T. Steph- ens, J. R. Herring-ton, and G. Willis. Whitchurch, Victor A. Hall, King City, Harold A. Babcock, Toronto and Thos. McMurchy, King. The evening was brightened by the clever entertaining of Bert Lloyd bari- tone, Bert Ackehurst, pianist and A. M. Ewart, violinist who delighted the gathering with their music, songs and novelties. LIMITED “‘5' . r r r blles l 24 Hour Service ' Cars ‘ ATWATER KENT RADIOS and RADIO SUPPLIES “In Essentials, Unity," In Non-assent ials, Liberty-7171 All Things. Charity.” RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 8, 1927 In the absence of any political exâ€" citement this year in the federal or provincial fields more than ordinary interest is being displayed by the citizens of York County in the munici- pal campaigns which will be staged in every municipality during the next few weeks. Present indications are that while their will be several accla- mations that there will also be spirit- ed contests in many municipalities. It is now assured that there will be ‘3 contest in Richmond Hill. Reeve lLunau has definitely stated that he will seek re-election for a third term and ex-councillor J.A. Greene has an- nounced that he will also be a candi- date. Whether or not other candidates will be forthcoming on nomination day cannot now be definitely stated al- though there are several names prom- inently mentioned as probable start- ers. Councillor J .R. Herrington who has served two years in the council will seek re-election. There is a poss- ibility that Councillor Gordon Sloan will retire although his many friends are anxious that he should stay in the municipal field. Councillor W. G. Baldock is also undecided as to his in- tentions and it is not known what Councillor McLeans intentions are in regards to the coming year. In any event it is likely that some new blood will be on the ballot seeking election to Council on New Years Day. King Township with the retirement of Reeve Alex. MacMurchy a former Warden and the present; dean of the council will find former Deputyâ€"Reeve Legge, Deputy-Reeve Thos. ‘MacMurchy and probably one or two others seeking the honor of succeedâ€" ‘ing him. Deputy Reeve J. Duggan is aspiring to the lst Deputyâ€"Reeve- ship and those who will probably seek election as second deputy are Corneli- us McCabe and Councillors Egan and Armstrong all of who have had muni- cipal experience. The township of Whitchurch which has been the scene of many a munici- ‘pal hard fought battle will have the present Reeve Morgan Baker in the field and possibly former Deputy- LReeve George Leary who was a close contender for the office last year. T11 present Wardenof the County, William Graham is seeking re-election in York Township and will be opposed by Deputy-Reeve E.C. Westbury who has spent several years in Council. There will probably be spirited con- tests for all the offices in this town- ship. I The present County 'Council of York consiSts of fifty seven members which will be increased by one next year by the election of a deputy-reeve from the village of Swansea. The present council of North York Township who are all seeking re-elec- tion will all have opposition with the exception of Deputy-Reeve Muirhead. Reeve Anderson will have stern op- position in the candidature of Ex- 'Reeve R.F. Hicks whose administra- tive record is highly thought of in the municipality. Deputy-Reeve R. Phil- lips, William Scrace and William Carâ€" son are contesting the deputy reeve- ship with Dr. Hambly. In Markham Township, Reeve \V.C. Gohn has announced that he will again be,a candidate and as far as is known at the present time no other candidate is in the field. Deputy- Reeve J.R. Campbell Will again con- test the office of lst Deputy-Reeve which he has held for the past three years. R. Stiver is second Deputy- Reeve and the councillors are Messrs Honey and Coakwell. Providing there is' a contest for Council a change in the line-up of the present members might take place. As pointed out in an article else- where in this issue Reeve George Kellam of Vaughan who has served but one year is expected to receive an acclamation as‘are all present memb- ers of the council. Severe! Municipal Contests Probable Thoughout The County Spirited Contests Promised ln Several Municipalities \Vhile Others Will Likely Give Sitting Members an Acclamation. BA 36%: LIMITED 1 Reeve J.A. Harvey of Swansea has announced his retirement and with the election of a new Deputy-Reeve a spirited contest is promised in this municipality. Forest Hill village will probably re- turn Reeve L.H. Baldwin if he choos- es to stand for re-election but Depu'ty- Reeve Chas. McKay will likely be op- posed. Transportation problems in the Township of East York will probably cause an election this year and there is evidence of strong opposition to the sitting council. Mayor Edwards of Mimico will have opposition this year in former Reeve Robert Ainsworth and there is a pro- bability of contests all along the line in the Lakeshore town. In Scarbora a three cornered fight will be staged for the reeveship be- tween the present Reeve George Moore, Ex-Reeve Thos. Allen’ and De- puty Reeve Major George B. Little all of whom announced their candidature. John Linden will probably contest the office of first deputy reeve with J.M. T. Weir, Deputy-Reeve Hollis Beck and Councillor Frank Barchard will‘ likely be returned to the other Reeveâ€" ships by acclamation. East Gwillimbury had an election last fa'll and may return the same council this year but it is passible that there will be an election. Mr. H.W. Barker, a prominent business man of Toronto will give an address next Sunday morning on the Work of the United Church of Canada in o'ilr land and in other lands. There will probany be little opposi- tion to the present representatives in the County Council from Weston and New Toronto. The Christmas Sunday School con- cert will be held on December 19th. It will be a good one. Several from this community have attended the special meetings at Can'ville and enjoyed them. Councillor Russell Glover, in North Gwillimbury is mentioned as 3. p055- ible opponent for Reeve Chas. Will- oughby and there may be other candiâ€" dates. The village of Sutton which lost its Reeve of a number of years in the death of the late A.E. Pugsley will probably give Reeve Osborne who has assumed, the office an acclamation. The village of Holland Landing will not likely have any change in repre- sentation at County Council. There will be an election for Mayor in Newmarket and Reeve F.A. Lundy on his record should hold his present position. Deputy-Reeve Chas. Mac- Cauley is likely to retire which will cause a change in the representation from the Canal Town. There is evidence of spirited con- tests in the Town of Aurora for all offices with many probable starters already lined up. The elections will be held through- out the County this year on New Years Day. which is the first Monday in the year. Santa Claus is on the way to Headâ€" ford and the girls and boys are gettâ€" ing ready for him. ex-deputy-reeve Robert Marshall who suffered defeat last year. The other members of the Etobicoke council may receive an acclamation. In the town of Leaside the elections have already been held resulting in the return of Mayor H.H. Horsfall and Reeve James Lea, by accl'amation. Deputyâ€"Reeve Herman Kidd is practi- cally assured of an acclamation while if there is an election for the reeve- ship there Will probably be new aspir- ants to the council. The township of Etobicoke will like- 1y have a contest for the Reeveship between Reeve J .R. Price who served this year as County Commissioner and HEADFORD The secretvry of the organization also interviewed by The Liberal stated that she was sure that all sugar was purchased locally but she had learned from the person who looked after the purchasing that the cocoa had been purchased in Toronto, as it had been on sale at one of the large stores. She also informed us that the supplies for The Liberal has always contended that Richmond Hill merchants are enâ€" titled to the support and patronage of the people of this district. We believe in patronizing home merchants began- Se we feel their prosperity will naturâ€" ally result in greater prosperity for the community. Local merchants help materially to support our schools our churches, help to build our good roads and we have always found them ready and anxious to support any good cause for the promotion of the wel- fare of the community. We believe in boosting Richmond Hill at every possi- ble opportunity and we believe in its potential possibilities and its prospects of progress. Our ideal for Richmond Hill and surrounding districts is a greater a larger and a more prosper- ous community. Richmond Hill can- not go ahead until the citizens gener- ally develop a sufficient spirit of com- munity loyalty which will ensure their support of local enterprises wherever possible. We have frequently had occasion to point out that we could see no good which could possibly result to this town or district by the people patron- izing large departmental stores and mail order houses. We were natur- ally surprised and in fact very much disappointed to learn that some sup- ‘uplies for the hot lunches provided to the pupils of the public'school by the Home and School Club were purchased out of town. Our information has been that during the past weeks the driver of one of the large Toronto stores called at the Public School and delivered cocoa, sugar, and'also some tins of some sort or other. The president of the Home and School Club interviewed by The Liber- al on the matter this week stated that he did not know where the supplies were purchased. He said that the Home and School Club did provide hot cocoa for the scholars who brought their lunch and that the milk for same was purchased here but of the other materials he could not say. He inti- mated however thathe presumed that they would be purchased in Richmond Hill School Children Get Lesson in “Community Spirit " By Seeing City Departmental Store Trucks Delivering Goods To Public School. THE HOME OF HIGH CLASS ENTERTAINMENT E SATURDAY MATINEE 2 P. M. EVENINGS 7 AND 9 P- M- 'Vaudeville - Comédy - News Events .ocoa For School Lunches Bought On Sale In Downtown Store "SEQQISQJD NONE" “ V/hispering Smith "’ Chapter N0. VIII ‘hurs. Friday, Saturday, Dec. 8. 9, 10 Chevrolet Cars and Trucks U THE HOME OF HIGH CL SATURDAY MATINEE 2 P. M. A PARAMouN; Rams; A very successful progressive euch- re was held last Friday evening at the home of Mrs. John Phillips on the sixth line of Vaughan. The first prizes were Won by Mr. William Orr and Mrs. J. Brownlee. The consol- ation prizes were awarded to Mr. Hugh Hinds and Mrs. A. Cairns. Luncheon was served and a very pleasant social time enjoyed. Th? club meets next Friday evening at the \home of Brownlee Brothers. We have always admired the Home and School Club as an organization which was doing an excellent work in the community and possibly there is some explanation for this procedure with which we must take very strong exception. It appears to us that it is not a very good object lesson in com- munity spirit for our school children to see Toronto delivery wagons calling at the public school with groceries and hardware when there are a half dozen or more grocery stores and two hard- ware stores in the village. True the items may have been small and the business or profits which would have resulted to the local merchant might have been hardly noticeable but in principle We cannot concur in the prac- tice. The smaller the purchase the less reason we see for going out of town for it. Moreover we feel sure that if the purchasing agent for the club had gone to any local merchant in the proper manner it could have been bought just as cheaply as the sale price of the down town store. Possibly there is some explanation of which we are not aware and we will: gladly give the officers of the club the fi'ee use of our columns to clear up the whole matter and make any explain lations they may Wish to make. the lunches are paid for by the Home and School Club and not by the Board of Education or out of any public money. The annual Christmas Concert and Supper of the Patterson School will be held on the evening of December 22 Supper will commence to be served at 5.30 p.m. Admission 35 .3. e Well, it’s a small world after all and it takes a lot of small people t: fill it. Naughty But Nice JOHN MCCORMACK Directed by MILLARD WEBB ' Presentqgl with WARNER BAXTER Si MARY McALLiSTER A Flaming Drama of the New West Mon, Tue; Wed'y, Dec. 12, 13,14 Bianch Sweet SINGLE COPY, 3c $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE ollee-nMoore -â€"inâ€" SINGED PATTERSON TESTON