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The fact that there is a surplus, however, should not be allowed to becloud the fact that there is a great increase in provincial ex- penditures, that the people are now contributing more money to the provincial funds than they have ever been asked to do in previous years. The revenue collected this year is about five and a half million dollars more than last year, and twenty-two million dollars more than was collected in the last year of the Drury government, which was condemned as the most extravagant government Ontario ever had. There is nothing in the treasurer-'5 statement to show that any serious effort has been made to curtail expenditures, outside 0 the fact that a portion of the revenue had been set aside towards debt retirement. It is an easy matter to have a surplus when taxes are be- ing piled higher than ever upon the people of the province. and that is apparently what has happened in this case, for the statement shows an increase of $657,000 in gasoline taxes, and a new revenue of $3,300- ,000 from the operation of the liquor control act. It would be more satisfactory to the people if it could be shown that the surplus was due to decreased expenditures rather than to increased taxation. The first authentic photographs of the new Ford Car appeared a]. most simultaneously in the leading daily and weekly neWSpapers of Canada. It was one of the most carefully planned and best advertis- ing campaigns ever organized in Canada. It was indeed a tribute to Ford organization. If the franchise of a large number of the electorate were cancell~ ed and they were told that they must not vote, what a holler of in- dignation there would be raised immediately. And yet we wonder what percentage of the vote will be polled at the coming elections in local municipalities. COMPLETED. This municipality has now one of the finest streets to be found in any town in Canada and local citizens have just pride in the completed work. RICHMOND HILL IS GOING AHEAD; the advance in civic improvements is cause for exceeding pride and we must in all things keep pace with the advancement and improvements. Richmond Hill by virtue of its location and many natural attractions will make progress and if there is a general desire among the people to grow with the town there will be real accomplishment. We may choose to grow with it or we can stay in the RUT and let opportunit- ies whisk past to be grabbed by other towns which are wide awake to all opportunities. By all means let’s grow with Richmond Hill. Nomination Day will soon be here and it is our most sincere wish that the citizens of municipalities of this district will show sufficient interest in their own busineSS to attend the meeting and hear the ac- count of the years work given by their elected representatives. At- tend the nomination meeting and record your vote on polling day. Thera is a Christmas feeling in the air; the store windows are full of toys, while snowflurries are becoming more frequent and there is a frosty edge on the wind. All this means pleasure and abundance of good things in most homes. But here and there are to be found families who dread the coming of Christmas as a time of heavier dis- appointments and more grievous burdens. Let us endeavour this year to celebrate the Blessed Christmas season by a little sacrifice in trying to make the lot of those who are not quite so fortunate as our- selves a little easier to bear. THE PROVINCIAL SURPLUS For the first time in many years, the provincial treasurer is able to announce that in the year ending October 31, 1927, he has received more money into the provincial treasury than has been paid out, in other words, that he has a surplus. The surplus is somewhat in ex- cess of a quarter of a million dollars, and, in comparison with the de- ficits of the past few years, it is decidedly satisfactory. The home merchant is like a man’s wife. He is with you in sick- ness and in health and ever ready to assist those, who through mis- fortune may need assistance. Patronize those who are helping in every possible way to make the community in which you live, a more desirable place to live and call your home. °=O=O=Ol men. i Next to the Dominion Stores. u 0 PHONE l7-F “K N. PRICE, Prop. °=°=°=0=0=0=0=0=0=0 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 ii The Richmond Hill Confections HIGH QUALITY MINCEMEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . o ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ‘ u CHRISTMAS CAKES .... . . . .T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 A FULL LINE OF CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS . . . . . . . . . . . ll CHRISTMAS CANDIES AS LOW IN PRICE AS 2 lbs FOR CHRISTMAS WILL SOON BE HERE‘E We have a full line ofChristmas THE NEW PAVEMENT THROUGH RICHMOND HILL IS AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RICHMOND HILL THE LIBERAL PRINTING C0., 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. PAGE TWO CakesxVPIUm Pudding, Etc. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1927 THE LIBERAL TELEPHONE 9. Established 1878 10:0] 30:0] .. 20c lb .. 40cm .. 50c 1b 5cto75c 10:0 23c =0=0=0=0=0=0 DO YOU REMEMBER This Week of 1902 When Rev. N. Wellwood of Dun- dalk and Rev. J.H. Moore, of Copper Cliff, visited Richmond Hill and mark- ed their ballots on the Temperance squestion. When V.W.Bro. Newton, W. Bros. . Nicholls and Newberry,, and Bros. H. F. Hoppery D. Hill, R.A. Farquhar. son and Wyc Trench visited rising Sun Lodge Aurora. When the skating rink was opened addresses were given by Reeve Sav- age. County Councillor, Pugsley and ;H.A. Nicholls, President of the Curl- ing Club. I With reference to last weeks issue of the “Liberal” regarding the pur- chase of supplies by the Home and School Club for the hot drinks which are served at; the Public School, I am surprised at the inference that the Home and School Club is lacking- in community spirit. The very fact that these hot drinks are served at the school should be sufficient answer to such a charge, as there is no more real practical community service rendered in the village than that of serving hot drinks to the children who bring cold, lunches during the Winter months. Especially is this true of the teachers who give of their own lunch hour in order to serve the children. By far the greater portion of the supplies requirefi, every bottle of milk and every pound of sugar and a part of the cocoa, have been purchased at the local stores in the village, and only a portion of the cocoa procured elsewhere, amounting to less than ten per cent. of the total cost. This was done because the local merchants When Mr. H.F. Hopper, was struck by a heavy piece of timber and badly hurt while at the raising ‘of the Agri- cultural Hall here. When the Sabbath School Anniver- sary services were held in the Metho- dist Church, Thornhill. Mr. Daniel McLean, of Toronto, gave a very in- teresting address. DO YOU REMEMBER This Week of 1895 When at Thornhill a very pleasant event took place at the home of Mrs. Johnston Wilson, for the purpose of saying good-bye to Rev. J.O. Clubine B.A., who was leaying for Utterson to take charge of the circuit there. This Week of 1889 When In Richmond Hill, George Peach passed away .at the age of 18 years. When the Board of examiners for the Richmond Hill Public Schools pro- moted the following pupilstâ€"To Sr. III Reginald Storey, Garnet Duncan, Edgar Redditt, Annie Mason. Edith Trevethan, Lottie Hopper, Stella Mor- ris. To Junior IIIâ€"Howard Neville, Fred Harrison, Ernest Bishop, Willie Tyndall, Lexie Kurtz and Clara Vandâ€" erburg. When a fair sized audience gather- ed ir'1 the Masonic Hall to listen to the lecture on “The History and Mystery of Freemasonry by Rev. W.G. Wow- son, of Alliston. Dr. Orr, of Maple occupied the chair. When ‘the members of Court Richâ€" mond A.O.F. had a busy evening last Friday it being election of officers, the following were elected for differ- ent offices:â€"-â€"C. McLean, T. Newton, T. Hicks, F. Sims, W. Savage, D. Hill, J. Glass, T.F. McMahon, W.E. Wiley. When Margaret Sliney passed away at the age of 43 years. Funeral was held from the residence of her brother Wm. Sliney, north of Elgin Mils. M 1' When an interesting meeting of the Epworth League was held, an address “The City of Twelve Gates" was given by Mr. A. J. Hume, and a solo by Miss Ethel Switzer. When at the residence of her son-in -law, Mr. James Stewart, Oak Ridges Christina Aikins, widow of the late Ezra Clubine passed away in her 78 year. When Richmond Hill High School report was published. The following standing- first in their forms: Form I, M. Rowbothan, Form 11, E. Rea- man, Form III, E. Lloyd. LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE ’rcsident of Home and School Club The Editor. “The Liberal Richmond Hill DO YOU REMEMBER This “’e'ek of 1906 When the Vaughan Council met Editor Explains Purchase of Cocoa DO YOU REMEMBER? THE LIBERAL. RICHMOND HILL, ONT. Way Back in Liberal Files ” Richmond Hill, Ont December 12th, 1927 In dealing with this question it should be borne in mind that the Home and School Club is not in a strict sense of the word a village or- ganization, as a number of its mem- bers live, and a considerable portion of its income is received from outside of the municipality. In fact, the Club spends more money in Richmond Hill than it derives therefrom. I share with you, Mr. Editor, 3 sin- cere desire to see our community grow and prosper, and, in general, believe that the slogan “Patronize Home In- dustry” is a good one to follow, but it should, however’ be kept in mind that a too literal or strict enforcement of this slogan would have a very serious reaction which would prove a decided handicap to the village. In these days no man or village can live to themselves. When a very pleasant event took place at Maple, at the home of Mr. John Watson, the occasion being the marriage of Ethel his youngest daug- hter to Mr. Frank Rumble, of Patterâ€" son. Rev. Francis Dean officiated. When the regular meeting of the Thornhill Council. Canadian chosen friends was held, the following oflficers being elected:â€"Henry Fisher, Chief Councillor; J.E. Francis, Vice-Coun- cillor, D.M. Boyle, Rec; W. Carlton, Associate Secretary, W.H. Clubine, Treasurer; Mrs. J. Fisher, Organist. the Township Hall, Vellore, members present:â€"J.N. Boyle, Reeve; J.A. Cameron, J. Devins, D.C. Longhouse, J. S. McNair. Regarding the hardware to which you refer, I might say that lchis com- prised one pot of a special size not procurable in the village, and only seâ€" cured with some difficulty downtown. All the other utensils were purchased in the village. The Laskay United Church Sunday School will hold its annual Annivers- ary services on Sunday, Dec. 18th, at 2.30 and 7 p. m. Rev. A.E. Marâ€" shall of Newmarket will preach at both services. Maple United Church choir will lead in the singing. The following evening, (Monday), Dec. 19, there will be a Christmas entertain- ment and Tree. A good program is being prepared. Come and bring your friends. d6 not handle the brand of cocoa re- quired in the quantities required, and also because of considerable variation in the price for the same. When at the Lutheran Parsonage, Sherwood, Mr. John Ash, son of Mr. .Valentine Ash and Miss Ida Amelia White, daughter of Mr. Hiram White was united in Holy Bonds of Wedlock. says you can’t beat Wool- nough’s Harness come It) and see it when in Toronto. BLANKETSâ€"RAIN COVERS AND MITS Professional Graduate of Owen A. Smiley Studio. Ali trucks Insured for Public Liabil- ity and Property Damage. Telephone 1535 Express and Long Distance Moving Sand and Gravel Delivered Dump Trucks for Hire By Hour or Contract CONCERT ENTERTAINER AND TEACHER ADDRESS Boyle Studio Geo McDonald PAINTER&DECORATOR H. FORSTER H. Woolnough Phone Elgin 6980 Cor. Queen and Ontario Streets Toronto. Telephone Stouffville 6116 Estimates Cheerfully Given Wall Paper Supplied if Desired Marguerite Boyle Elocutionist Thornhill WILSON’S CARTAGE VICTORIA SQUARE Telephone 54 R 2. President, Richmond Hill Home and School Club A. E. 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RICHMOND HILL MOTORS Scratch Feed, Mixed Grain, Charcoal, Grit and Shell. THE MILL Bad brakes are dangerous. Drive in and have them inspected and adjusted. FREE SERVICE. Baled Hay and Staw 1 Ford Tudor, new GET OUR PRICES ON (3E DI ElN'I‘ VV ()RK IT WILL PAY YOU 10:0] CEMENT MIXERS FOR RENT THURSDAY. DECEMBER 15, 1927 G. S. REAMAN E. WIGMORE, Prep. PHONE 30:0 0=0=O=0 Richmond Hi1. Mill 139