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OPTOMETRISTS EYESIGHT SPECIALISTS l‘horough Eye Examinations and Glasses That Fit Perfectly. Special Attgntionjo Children’s Eyes. Open Evenings. Pnuae Hudson 0461 for Appointment We solicit orders for cut flowers for all oc- casions which will be promptly and cheer- fully filled. ‘John Dunlop & Son FLORISTS Richmond Hill - Ont. All Kinds of Bnot and Shoe Repair- - ing Neatly Done Good Workmanship. Prompt Service. Shop in Winterton’s Old Stand Yonge St. J. J. Deane THE BIND OPTICAL C0. Governme Municipal md Corpontion Bonds 0 Bought, Sold tad "' 2513 Yonge St. North Toronto. (Opposite the Capitol Theatre) FIRE, LIFE. AUTOMOBILE PLATE GLASS 4 CCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE REAL ESTATE GUARANTEE BONDS Office in the Post Office Block TEL. 118 Richmond Hill Richmond Hill Local and Long Distance All calls promptly attended to CARTAGE & TRUCKING, ALBERT CHAPMAN Phoneâ€"Willowdale 96W Have Your Tonsorial Require- ments attended to while waiting for your car. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1927 W. N. Mabbett Electrical Contractor Martin’s Barber Shop A. G. SAVAGE MWWy Boot and Shoe Repairer. Right at The City Limits North Torqnto. POYNTZ AVENUE LANSING, ONT. n Woodbridgc Private Phone: confidentinl GEO. KIDD Agent for Ont. Forty years ago we had no park and no skating rink, the grounds for the Park were secured and the old rink built by the Council of that day. then followed the Curling rink and grand stand in the building of which the Council had the assistance of the Agricultural Society. The old rink served its day and was succeeded by the present commodious and up to date structure which is excelled by no similar building in the County with the possible exception of a few in the, larger towns. In 1913 our beautiful Public School building was begun, the completed building being one that would be a credit to many a greater community than our own. About the same time an increasing demand for better street lighting, which up to then was supplied by some twenty-five coal oil lamps, resulted in the building ‘of our electric light system, which, of ‘course has increased largely since its inception. The original plan was sinme to provide for street lighting and a canvas: made with a view Ln building a sufficiently adequate sysl; em to provide for residence 15.941“an and power as well as street lighting resulted in only twenty-fiw: persons being found who were willing to in- stall electric light in their homes. The Council of that year however, had su_ fficient vision and faith in the future to build a plant of double the capacity of that originally proposed. Their action was amply justified for the electric system has paid its way from the beginning, taking care of maint- enance, extensions and debenture charges entirely out of revenue. The waterworks property was bought some ten years ago With an eye to future possibilities for a water system which six years ago, was installed. I am aware that conditions relating to domestic service are not at present satisfactory but steps are being takâ€" en to remedy existing defects and in the meantime the system guarantees a fire protection which we never be- fore possessed, and in addition the Council of three years ago purchased a fire apparatus which has proved it- self a most valuable asset in the mat. er of fire fighting. The waterworks property also afforded a means of providing a system of garbage collec- tion, a minor improvement, no doubt, but one which is a convenience much appreciated by our citizens. Then four years ago our splendid new High School was built, a structure in archi- tecture and equipment second to none, this taking the place of our old High School, payment for which is complet- ed this year. It was owing entirely to the wisdom and clear sightedness of the Council of 1905 that ground was bought and the present C.N.R. station built, also the grain elevator operated by Mr. I.D. Rainer. Time Vivould fail'me to recite Quillmthié “REE that have been carried on and comple~ Our first High School was built in 1873 and was paid for the same year. certainly an evidence of efficiency and energy on the part of the Council of that year. Thirty years ago this building was burned and the Building now used as a Public School annex was erected. Thirty five years ago the Village had very little sidewalk and that built of plank, then came asâ€" phalt, and commencing some fourteen years ago, cement walks, with which most of our streets are now equipped, were built. The Editor of The “Liberal” Dear Sir:â€" I read with much interest the “Lett- ers from the People" which from time to time appear in your alued paper, and I congratulate you nd your correâ€" spondents upon the ready response that has been made to your invitation to use the columns of the “Liberal” in the presentation of public opinion, which use has, no doubt, been the means of bringing before the public many questions of interest and imporâ€" tance in relation to Municipal affairs in our Village. In your issue of No- vember 17th last, there appeared a letter signed “Progress” which con- tained such a sweeping indictment of the Council of past years on the grounds of “Inefficiency, incompet- ence, imbecility and- blatant ignor- ance" (I quote from the letter) that I felt impelled by a sense of justice to those men who gave freely of their time and energy in the service of the Village in years gone by, to write a few lines with the object of correcting some of the erroneous impressions that perhaps have been engendered by some of the statements in your corres- pondent’s letter, and I write the more confidently because, having been a resident of Richmond Hill for nearly fifty years, during the last twenty two of which, in my official capacity, I [have been in close touch with the vari- ous activities of Municipal affairs, I know where of I speak. Looking backward through these years I re- member the names of Abraham Law, VWilliam Harrison, John Brown, Dr. iJames Langstaff, P.G. Savage, Isaac Crosley, William Trench, Benjamin lRedditt, William Powell, William iWarren, M. Teefy, and others who have long since passed away: in later years William H. Pugsley. J.H. San- derson, William Furey, David Hill, J. A. Monkman, G.S. Sims, E. Barker, T.H. Trench, William Innes, Geo. A. McDonald and many others whom I recall but the mention of whom might encroach too much on the space you are kind enough to allow lne. These are honored names in the history of Richmond Hill and are the names of men who. in my judgment. do not de- serve the epithets so freely bestowed on_ them_by your correspondent. LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE Clerk A. J. Hume Reviews Municipal Progressâ€" Men Who Served In Council Played Im- portant Part in Making Local History Again your correspondents letter states that the waterworks showed a loss of $6220.30. This statement is entirely in accurate and is calculated, perhaps designedly so, to create a wrong impression in the minds of your readers. The facts are that the debenture charges on capital account amount to $6027.51 which is an annu- a1 charge and must be met independ- ently of profit or loss inoperation. The operating costs last year amount- ed to $3354.40 which added to above makes a total of $9381.91. The total revenue from operating the water- works was $3988.87 which deducted from $9381.91 leaves a balance of $5403.04 thus showing that the water- works, instead of being a loss, had acâ€" tually assisted in the annual payment on capital account to the extent of $624.17 I could write at very much greater length but I feel, Mr. Editor, that I have trespassed on your space, and good nature, long enough and will close with a suggestion that your cor- respondent will in future make sure of “Facts” and will also have suffici- ent cOurage in his convictions to sign his name to his epistle. I am with thanks for space Yours truly A. J. HUME I wish further. to correct some in- accuracies in your correspondents let- ter regarding our Village Finances. In that letter the statement is made that last year the total receipts from all sources was $45,299 and the total expenditure $54,321 thus showing $90- 24 expenditure in excess of receipts. By the way it seems like pretty good financing to be able to spend $9024 more than we received. But if “Pro- gress” had considered that printed re- ports are possibly not always accurate and had taken the trouble to examine the Auditor’s report for 1926 (which report is always available for inspect- ion at the Clerk’s office) he would have discovered that the total receipts from all sources for that year was $92868 and that the total expenditure on all accounts was $87314 leaving a credit balance of cash on hand and in Bank in the various funds of $5554. ted by those in charge of Municipal affairs during the past years but those I have mentioned are a few of the things done by the men whom your correspondent dubbed “ineffici- ent, ignorant and imbecile.” If these works, Mr. Editor, are monuments as “Progress” says of their “inefficiency incompetence and imbecility” it may be that our citizens will hope that their future Councillors may passes a large share of these qualities. THE LIBERAL. RICHMOND HILL. ONT. During the past months the Council has had occasion to transact consider- able business with the Commission and I can speak for every member of the council in saying that at all times we found them business like and at the same time very reasonable and ready and anxious to grant any reasâ€" ‘onable requests which they thought to lbe in the best interests of Richmond Hill. It is needless for me to point out here that but for the splendid ‘spirit of co-operation manifested by 1the T.T.C. the fine appearance of ‘Yonge Street as it stands today would ‘have been impossible. l I am firmly convinced that the T.T. C. are doing all in their power to give the very best possible service to the people of Richmond Hill and the whole North Yonge Street district, and as they have been so estimable in their treatment of Richmond Hill, I wish to take this opportunity through your valuable paper of asking, and in fact urging that the citizens be as gener- ous as possible in their patronage of the T.T.C. The Commission has so practically demonstrated that they are willing to co-operate with this comâ€" munity that I feel sure the citizens of Richmond Hill are sufficiently appreâ€" ciative to give in return as much busi- ness as possible to the radials. Incid- ently I might mention that a package freight service has been instituted which is a type of service previously impossible and which I think will be useful to many merchants here. I would suggest an enquiry regarding particulars of this service at the radi- al station where the agent will give full particulars. Thanking you for the space, I am 7 Editor Liberal Sirzâ€" ‘ At the final meeting of the 1927 council held on December 15 a vote of apreciation was unanimously tendered to the T.T.C. for their splendid co- operation with the Council during the year and for their generous treatment of_ourA municipality. Richmond Hill Reeve Lunau Appeals for Generous Patronage of T. T. C. Badials Yours very truly J. LUNAU, Reeve December 20, 192 Richmond Street Will Your Brakes Pass Police Inspection? Blocks Made To Order Or From Our Stock At Yards J. E. WIGMORE, Prop. Chrysler Dealers, Tires, Accessories, Marconi and U.S.L. Radio, Livery. Battery Charging, General repairs on all makes of cars. HOUSE 82-W Always in Stock Ground Feeds, Laying Mashes, Scratch Feeds. Charcoal, Meat Meals, Hay and Straw; Also we are buying Oats, Barley, and Mixed Grain. RICHMOND HILL MOTORS A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND PROSPEROUS HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOURS Deliveries Tuesday and Three following Days THE MILL Bad brakes are dangerous. ’ Drive in and have them inspected and adjusted. FREE SERVICE. GET OUR PRICES ON ()EMEIN'P W ()RK IT WILL PAY YOU G. S. REAMAN ;reet I CEMENT MIXERS‘ FOR RENT PHONE MILL I39-M Richmond Hi1. PAGE SEVEN $3