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Monday, December 315t is nomination day when municipal Iegis~ lators will appear before the electors to give an account of their stewardship. Ratepayers should show enough interest in their own business to attend the meeting and hear the business of the municipal. ity discussed. Plan now to attend the nomination meeting of your municipality. THE NEED OF A KING During the whole of the present illness of King George, the whole empire has waited anxiously every day for the latest bulletins from the royal physicians. Crowds of Londoners have loitered on the streets in front of Buckingham Palace, from early morning until late at night, to learn of the King’s condition. This circumstance has caused an United States writer to comment that all of this strikes the average American as puzzling. The King of Britain, he says, reigns but does “not rule. The empire will go on after his death precisely as before. Why should his subjects be so anxious? Richmond Hill will be on the air next Wednesday evening. It will mark an epoch in the history of the village and it is impassible to esti-'- mate the hundreds of thousands of people who will hear the name of Richmond Hill for probably the first time. Local residents who tune There was a time when the illness and death of a king were matt- ers of profound concern to everyone in his country. It was said that kings ruled by divine right; but most of them ruled chiefly by force of their strong characters and by ruthless, imperious ability. When such a. monarch came to the end of his reign, nobody could tell what would happen next. His country might fall apart. It might become the prey of some other nation. It might be split asunder by civil war. in on the program should show their appreciation of the opportunity afforded the village by communicating with the broadcasting station and the firms through Whose courtesy the concert will be on the air. But that time has passed. George V. has never held more than the shadow of the power of his ancestoés. His life is made up large- ly of ceremonies and forms. In his public addresses he speaks of "my army" “my-people", “my government,” but these are but mere forms of speech. Why, then, should the British people be so aroused by the fear Of his death? The British Empire has been in existence for a long time, and its leaders have learned a number of profound truths. Among them is the fact that people need a symbol as much as they need anything on earth. Most people are not capable of going very far by themselves. They need something to bind them to their fellows and give them cohesion. All of their lives they look for a leaderâ€"â€"someone who can ‘ake them out of themselves, someone who can demand of them every- ’.hing that they can give, someone who, because he is a better man than they are, can impel them to do the noble and high..minded things ihat they would never do if left alone. It is significant that every distinguished visitor who come to Can- ada from Great Britain becomes a splendid publicity agent for Canada ‘15 soon as he returns home. Sir Austen Chamberlain has followed in the footsteps of the Prince of Wales and Premier Baldwin in this re- "peat. Canada cannot have too many of this kind of visitor. It is that spiritual need that makes men want a king. That is 'Vhat explains the Empire’s devotion to its titular ruler. . Whatever fiomes to Britainâ€"war, internal troubles, famine, general strike or whatnotâ€"there always remains, above all contending factions, the "ig'ure of the king. a rallying point for earnest men, a personification of the nation. 0=0=0=0=0=0=0=0=0=0 As 1928 draws to a close and the progress of the past tWelve months have been summed up it will be said without a doubt tnat it has been a great year for Canada. PAGE TWO it will be a long time before that institution outlives its usefulness. 0:0 Established 1878 AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RICHMOND HILL 4 THE LIBERAL PRINTING CO, LTD. J. Eachern Smith, Manager Member Canadian Weekly Newspaper A5sociation. Subscription $1.50 per yearâ€"To the United States $2.00. Covering Canada’s Best Suburban District. Advertising Rates on Application. Only NINE shopping days until Christmas. Here’s a Gift That Will Make ' the Receiver Think of You All the Year Round A subscription to this newspaper makes a perfect Christmas Gift. By giving a. person a subscription to this newspaper, you are enabling him to receive, week after Week for an entire year dr moreâ€"according to the length of duration of the subscrip- tionâ€"all the news of his own home town together with many extremely interesting special features. .111 very THURSDAY. DECEMBER 13th, 1928 time TELEPHONE 9 THE LIBERAL H E LIBERAL TELEPHONE 8. m an 0=O=Ofl°=0=0 rin news; aer When at the Epworth League here a debate was given on the subject, “Resolved that the present modes of' raising money for church purposes zire not conducive to spiritual develop- ment." The affirmaéive was taken by Mr. Harrison and Mr. Johnston and the negative by Mr. McMahon and Mr. Storey. When the concert in the Richmond Hill High School proved a great suc- cess, 5010s were rendered by Misses Clubine, Stevenson, and Lynett, inte- resting papers Were read by Miss Clark, Mr. C. Wiley, and F. Storey. The opening address was given by Mr. Roy Kirby and later in the proâ€" gram, Mr. D. Derry and Mr. E. New- ton contributed recitations. The ever popular selection Lock Lomond was well renderé’d by three old boys of the village, Messrs R. Farquharson, F. Johnston, J. H. Sanderson. The presentation of Diplomas were made by four clergymen, Messrs J. A. Grant N. Wellw00d, J. W. Stewart and F. C. This Week of 1899 When at the regular meeting of Court Union A. 0. F., Thomhill, the following officers were elected for the ensuing yearzâ€"P. C. R., J. Drury; C. R., E. A. James; S. C. R., Geo. Pear- son; Treasurer, J. E. Francis; Secre~ tary, A. E. H. Pearson; S. W., J. Pear- son; J. W., J. Chapman; S. B., J. Moore; J. B., J. Baker. When at the last regular shoot of the Victoria Square rifle club. the folâ€" lowing scores were made: 100y 200y Total W.Scott....40....41 . . . . . . 81 W.Mustard .. 33 39 . . . . . . 72 J.E. Jenkins .. 36 . . .. 34 . . . . . . 70 A.Quantz...36....27 . . . . . . 65 Geo. Brown .. 47 17 . . . . . . 64 Geo. Dennis .. 30 .... 31 . . . . . . 61 Burglars carried away between $400 and $500 from Newmarket merchants last week when they broke into the stores of C. S. McCauley and H. Moly- neaux. As well as the cash, choco- late bars and a quantity of tobacco was stolen from Mr. Molyneaux groc- ery store. ' When the Markham Township coun- cil met in the council chamber with the Reeve in the chair, And members presentâ€"Scott, Reesor, Lawrie, and Quantz, Jno. Stephenson, clerk. When David Byer passed away at his residence, lot 23, con. 8, Markham in his 75th year. With the town hall jammed to the doors, Friday night’s commencement exercises of the Markham High school were a success in every respect. Chairman Todds of the High School Board presided and a feature of the evening was the presentation of two plays, Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Night's Dream" and Ruth Bridgman’s “Polly Prue.” When the Vaughan Township Coun- cil met with members present;â€"Mess- rs Arnold, Bryson, Kirby, and Watson George W. High, Reeve and Jas. M. Lawrence, Clerk. This Week of 1894 When at the Methodist Sunday school here “The Sower” the lesson for the day was taken by the teachersâ€"A. J. Hume. Wm. Glass, W. A. Wrigh't and J. A, E. Switzer. At the close of the school, Mr. David James, superinten~ dent of the Thornhill Sunday school gave an interesting addreSS. Sydney Chaney, Dufferin Street, To- ronto, was arrested on Saturday night by Sergeant Tom Kirk. of Newmarket on a charge of being drunk in charge of ‘an automobile. Chaney while driving south on ~Yonge Street crashed into a horse and buggy, So severely injuring the horse that it had to be shot. Chaney was taken to the Langstaff jail farm later being releasâ€" ‘ed on bail. The hit‘andâ€"run driver who caused the death of sixâ€"year-old Keith Court.- ney outside his home at Langstaff some three Weeks ago is still at large. Constable Barraclough, of Richmond Hill and Sergeant Kirk of Newmarket ‘state that although they are in posse5< sion of certain clues, they have not ‘learned the identity of the motorist. ‘ville DO YOU REMEMBER DO YOU REMEMBER GENERAL NEWS AND VIEWS “WAY BACK IN LIBERAL FILES” THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO rs are more the ability 200y 41 . 39 . , 34 . 27 . 17 . 31 . of the satisfac e year Total 81 72 70 65 64 61 This Week of 1907 When an enthusiastic meeting of hockey players and friends was held at the Palmer House. The large at- tendance settled down to business and re-organized with the following oflic- erszâ€"Hon. President, J. H. Sanderson President, Geo. Sims; lst Viceâ€"Presi- dent, J. Michael; 2nd Viceâ€"President, E. M. Byrne; Secretaryâ€"Treasurer, A. .Savage; Capt., A. Boyle. Committee {of management, J. Naughton, A Glass Dennis; Team committee, Geo. [Simsy J. Michael, A. Savage. When a meeting for the formal or- ganization of the ladies Hockey club was held. The following officers being elected:â€"Hon.-President, Mrs. T. M. Henry; President, Mrs. A. Sav- age; Vice-President, Miss Lamon, B.A; Secretary.’1‘reasurer, MiSS Edwards; Management Committee â€"- Misses W. Hume, L. Duncan, Jean Boyle, Hazel Switzer, Referee, Miss Annie Boyle. When at the English church, Thornâ€" hill, Mrs. Nellis and Mr. John Breakey were united in marriage. When a large enthusiastic meeting was held in Hughes Hotel, Thornhill, for the purpose of organizing 5. hoc- key team for the coming season, when the following officers were elected:â€" Hon. President, Dr. C. P. Johns; Pres. R. L. ‘ Henry; Secretary-Treasurer, Hector Wright; Captain, Manager, G. H. Hooper; Managing Committee, A. E. H. Pearson, P. Fisher, Wm. Riddell M. A. Dean, G. Killops. When at the home of the brides parents, Headford by Rev. A. P. Brace B. D., Mr. Albert Leek was united in marriage to Miss Cora Br ’die, eldest daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. . T. Brodie. ison also made a presentation on be- half of the young people and Kathleen Anderson and Ray Ferguson one on behalf of the mission band. Refresha ments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Fuller will reside in Markham. ; When at a meeting of Court Richâ€" ;mond, No. 7046 A.O.F. The following lofficers were elected for the ensuing yearzâ€"P. C. R., F. E. Sims; C. R., Jas. A. Wright; S. C. R., F. Grainger; Treasurer, H. A. Nicholls; Secretary, W. E. Wiley; S. W., Robert Carson; J. W., Thos. Trench; S. B., Geo. Grainger; J. B., Jno. Glass; Trustees, Thos. Newton, H. F. Hopper, D. Hill, Auditors, A.J. Hume, R. W. Glass and Thos. Ludford. Keam. When at the regular meeting of Vaughan Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Maple the following officers were elected for the ensuing year2â€"W. M., J. A. Mcâ€" Donald; S. W., W. Wier; J. W., R. R'umble; Secretary, R. Richardson; Treasurer, J. H. Kirby. When Thornhill welcomed Dr. Dame, of Toronto, who had returned after many months work in New York and Chicago hospitals. Dr. Dame joined Dr. Rolph Langstaff in his private hospital at Richmond Hill. $1.35 per gallon FROST - COP Guaranteed not to evaporate, can leave in car the entire year or drain and use next season $4.00 per gallon Will not congeal with cold weatherâ€"makes starting easy and saves battery. The old reliable Glycerene and Alcohol Mixture For winter driving use Anti-Freeze VULCAN DO YOU REMEMBER SOil Richmond Hill WILCOX LAKE BRICK CO. LIMITED W. H. LEGGE, Manager OFFICE: RESIDENCE NIGHTS & HOLIDAYS RICHMOND HILL. TEL. 92. TELEPHONE 2 r 12 When Building Enquire About AgriculturalLime Order now for spring delivery “ Warm up that sour land ” Lakeside 5280 Coal-WOOd-Coke Cement, Field Tile, Glazed Tile Cedar Posts. . If you will have laundry ready when driver calls, you will assist an in giving good service. If you only haVe driver call when phoned for. Call up as early as convenient to insure promt attention. Phone Orders for Our Driver, Parcels may be left at Liberal Office, Telephone 9, Richmond Hill Save yourself at our expense Don’t try to do the heavy parts of the fam- ily wash. Let us help you. This new plant was designed and equipped for that very purpose and can give you as much or little help as you desire by means of five differ- ent kinds of laundry serviceâ€"all moderate- ly priced. We use only soft water and pure soaps, etc. No marking, no starching, and each wash done separately. We Call In Richmond Hill District Chicken Feed, Poultry Supplies LANGSTAFF SUPP! Marbelite Brick G. H. Duncan. Telephone Thornhill Nights, ] Nut, Stove and Egg Coal Delivered in Richmond Hill and vicinity. Enquire about Alberta Coal Lime and Builders’ Supplies J. 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