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Columbus was beaten, according to the scoffers of his day, before he started across the ocean; he was beaten when his crew mutinied and when adverse winds delayed his ships progress, but he emerged triumphant. The men who built the CPR. were beaten many a time; they could hardly give the stock of the C. P. R. away at twentyâ€"five dollars a share; often they could not meet their due payments or in order to meet them, put their own private fortunes into the bag and borrowed right and left to pay their men and meet their other obligations. But who dare say that Canada’s great railway builders were beaten? The effort to accomplish is not failure; it is success. We only fail when we acknowledge failure and lie down, defeat- ed and disheartened. But while we “carry on,” never know- ing we’re beaten, still striving to accomplish something worth while doing, aiming to serve our fellows and reap what we have sown, we do not fail. Lots of men are beaten according to the onlookers, when they are really victors and winners. The “thin red line” that retreated from Mons, holding the Germans back dogg- edly, disputing with the Hun every foot of the way, strew- ing the road with their bodies, but delaying the enemy’s “smash through,” were beaten by all the rules of warfare, but it is counted unto them as victory. So we might continue. Illustrations of the truth we have stated are met on every side. We know a newsboy in a great Canadian city who, in spite of a most serious physical handicap, has risen from the rank of newsboy at a street corner until to-day he is the head of a big distributing busiâ€" ness. He could not fail; he kept on plugging and won. So we say to you good folk who are always prophesying failure for the other fellow; put your hammers away and cheer in- stead of knocking. The fellow that you think is failing is only going through the experiences that every successful man has had to undergo. 1 Success springs from the seed of failure. “Except it die,” says the scripture of the seed, “it cannot live.” In death it finds life. In failure we find suc- cess. In defeat we reach victory. The effort to accompâ€" lish is, of itself, success. Richmond Hill Board of Trade has made the proper step in the direction of promoting some Industrial development here. The appointment of an Industrial Commission should meet with the approval of the citizens of Richmond Hill who have faith in the town and are anxious to see it progress and grow. The duties of this commission will be to collect all data concerning Richmond Hill and have it in such a form that it can be readily given to any prospective manufacturer. With a complete sheet of information concerning Richmond Hill the Commission can approach manufacturing concerns in large cities who might consider moving to a smaller centre where overhead costs could be reduced and companies in Canada and United States and Great Britain which are con- sidering opening new branch factories. The Industrial Commission should receive the ratific- ation of the Municipal Council so that in transacting their business they can act as the Industrial Commission of Richâ€" mond Hill rather than as the Industrial Commission of the Board of Trade. The Commission should be told by the council exactly what the policy of the council is regarding new industries. It should be definitely established what proportion of fixed assessment would be allowed a manufac- turer locating here. If the town will give a new manufact-â€" uring concern water at cost as is don'e in other centres it should be definitely stated exactly what the cost will be. The commission should be advised exactly what the lowest possible‘rate for power which the town can give under existâ€" ing Hydro agreement. The Commission has been appointed and the members have undertaken their duties with a commendable enthusi- asm. The commission should not be asked to commence their duties “half armed.” They should be authorized to approach manufacturers with every inducement which it is possible for a municipality to give and they should have the whole-hearted support and co-operation of the council in the work which they are undertaking. Richmond Hill's greatest opportunity for development in the next few years will be through the efforts of this com- mission. Anything that the council or citizens as a whole can do to support them in their effort should be gladly done. It is regrettable that through the County Council ap- pointment of last week the Richmond Hill Board of Educat- ion loses the valuable services of W. H. Murphy who during the past three years on the Board has evidenced a commend- able aptitude for public service. He has been one of the most active members on the Board and his services were highly valued by his associates as was shown by his election as chairman of one of the most important committees. He was regular in attendance at all Board meetings and gave freely. of his time in carrying out of his duties. His retire- ment will be a distinct loss to the Board and to the village. It is hoped that it will only be tempory and that at some fut- ure time he will return to give the Board the value of his services MERCHANTS SHOULD RECONSIDER THE 'ALL YEAR WEDNESDAY HALF HOLIDAY We have frequently pointed out in these columns that in our opinion the “all year Wednesday half holiday” was a Established 1878 AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RICHMOND HILI. . THE LIBERAL PRINTING (20., 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 District. Advertising Rates on Application. SCHOOL BOARD LOSES A VALUABLE MEMBER RICHMOND HILL’S INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION PAGE TWO THURSDAY. JANUARY 31, 1929 THE SPIRIT OF SUCCESS THE LIBERAL TELEPHONE 9. This Week of 1900 When the Parlor Social given in the Temperance Hall by the local W. C. T. U, was well attended. The following musical program was rendered:-â€"Male quartette by Messrs J. H. Sanderson, A. J. HumehW. T. Storey and F. R. Redditt; Soprano solo, Miss Ethel Switzer; Vocal solo, Mr. E. Mason; Musical selection by the Trio, Messrs Hume, Wiley and Redditt. When Jerry Smith, a graduate of the Canadian Horological Institute, Toronto, opened a watch repairing business next door to the barber shop. When the Richmond Hill High School Athletic Club held a meeting for the purpose of re-organizing. The chair was taken by Mr. S. Cooper and the following officers were elected: Honorary President, W. J. Hill, M.P. P.; President, F. J. Johnston, M.A.; Vice-President, J. M. Hadwen; Capâ€" tain, W. J. Atkinson; Treasurer, R. ‘Kirby; Secretary, J. G. Lane. When the Junior League met and read essays on the use of our senses, as followszâ€"The sense of Touch, by Miss Loreen Wright; Seeing, Master L'eon Proctor; Hearing, Mise Olive Switzer; Smell, Miss Genevieve Harrâ€" is; Taste, Master Frank Storey. When the East York Plowmen’s As- sociation held their annual meeting at Hughes Hotel, Thornhill. The follow- ing officers were elected for the cur- rent year:--Hon. President, Wm Milli- ken; President, Alex. Weir; Vice- President, Wm. Stiver; Secretary- Treasurer, Th0s. Hood; Directors, Wm Petch, J. Slater, W. Dougherty, D. Beldan, G. Empringham, Wm. Ormeâ€" rod, W. H. Patterson, R. French, A. Steers, G. Third, Thos. LittleY R. Ash, W. G.\Rennie; Auditors, W. McDonâ€" ald, G. Nev‘ille. This Week of 1904 When at the residence of Mr. Georâ€" ge Reaman, Concord, Mabel A.E. Rea- man, only daughter of the late Rev. Jacob and Emma C. Reaman passed away at the age of 28 yeal’s. When the last match of the Smith medal was played in the rink when skips R. Moodie and his youthful as- sistants defeated runners-up, Pugsley and his heavy weightsâ€"The following were the scores made:â€" E. J. Cable F. McConaghy W. Savage P. G. Savage F. Sims J. Palmer R. Moodie. sk 16 W.H. Pugsley sk 12 When the following was the Lang- staff School report for Januaryzâ€"IV class, Jeanne Chapman, Fred Page, Clara Robinson, Randall Page; Sr. III C., Lorne Goode'rham, Mary Lowery, Florence Farr; Jr. III C., Myrtle Welâ€" drick, Boynton Weldrick, Garland Langstaff; Sr. II 0., Florence Gooder. ham, Robbie Lowery, Tommy Robin- son; Inter. II C., Gladys Ball; Jr II C., Herbie Boyle; Pt. II C., Georgie Rob- inson; Pt. 1 0.. Wellington Monkman, Ellsworth Weldrick, Amy Ball. When at Victoria Square, James Edwin_ Stoutenburgh passed away at the age of 39 years. Educationzâ€"Chairman, J. H. Sander- son; Secretary-Treasurer, J. A. E. Switzer; Committee of management! F. McConaghy, ‘V. T. Storey, G. Mcâ€" jH01iness Donald. When the following were elected at the annual meeting of the Board of RN lSalvatim When the following stood highest in their forms at the Richmond Hill High School for Januaryzâ€"Form IH, Starr McMahon; Form II, Harry Francis; Form I. Alex. McConaghy. from Richmond Hill. Richmond Hill merchants we are sure are desirous of improving their business and as one easy method to try to improve it and draw more custom we would suggest at least a reconsideration of this by-law. It would probably be a good subject for discussion by the Retail Busi- ness committee of the Board of Trade. ' From 265 degrees above to 459 degrees below zero would be something to talk about, if life could be sustained during such violent fluctuations. Especially is this true when it is remembered that the changes are of startling suddenness. Even the man in the moon has his troubles. We are glad to be able to publish elsewhere in this issue a denial of the patronage rumor concerning a recent appoint- ment to the Richmond Hill Board of Education. It would be a sad state of affairs if appointments of this kind should ever be “peddled” for political advantage and although such things are common in some cities in United States we are thankful that Canadian Municipal life has been notably free of even a savor of this practice. Changes of 724 degrees in temperature are now known to be experienced on the moon, according to data recently secured by astronomere . can - . . ‘1 DO YOU REMEMBER DO YOU REMEMBER “WAY BACK IN LIBERAL FILES” DO YOU REMEMBER This \Veek of 1 THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO 909 ‘tumeszâ€"Lady, Miss Aggie Boyle, Langstaff, “Wearing O’the Green;” Girl, Miss Nora McMahon, Richmond Hill, “Red Riding Hood;” Boy, Wm. Woods, Elia, “French Royal Page;” Comic, Mr. Harry Saclcfield, Thornhill When the Richmond Hill High School defeated the Yonge Street Wanderers in an exciting game in the rink by a score of 5-4. The teams lined up as follows:â€"â€". Francis, Goal; Boylé, Point; Perry C. Point; Lowery, Centre; Breakey, R. wing; Fluke, L. wing; Tuskin, Rover. Hill, Goal; Naughton, Point; Red- ditt, C. Point; Naughton, Centre; Hagerman, R. wing; Palmer, L. wing; Palmer, Rover. Referee, G. Marsh. When the following was the school report for Carrville. Sr. IV, Gussie Prentice, Charlie Hunt, Mable Prentâ€" ice; Jr. II, Agnes Paterson. Victoria 'Hunt, Wellington Monkman, Sammy Wingery Minnie Cook, Effie Jarvis, Stanley Woods, Minnie Reaman; Sr. III, Emery Jarvis, May Baker, Elsie Prentice, Byron Appleton; Jr. III, Russell Monkman, Mable Line, Gladys iLine, George Hunt, Leslie 'Baker, Austin Baker; Sr. II, Orville Granger; Pt. II, Henry Winger, Lilian Cook; ‘Pt. I, Sr., Mary Hunt, Irene Baker; In. 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