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Even the keenest breezes from out of the north cannot prevent the sun from disintegrating the winter’s snow on these brightening February noondays. The battle of wintâ€" er and spring has begun. and while at intervals it may seem that old winter still holds firmly the ground he has won, the result is never in doubt. The sun climbs higher each day and radiates its warmth with increasing strength. We were told the other day of a robin having been seen in Richmond Hill. In recounting the incident to different callers at our office we learned the difference between a pessimist and an optimist. The optimist said it was a sure sign of spring and the pessimist said the robin was crazy. One of the greatest menaces to public safety is the UN- LIGHTED vehicle on our highways. Legislation against the practice has been enacted but despite a multitude of warnings and some convictions the prevalence of the infrac tions of the law is a great source of danger. The authorit- ies are apparently giving the people every chance to adjust themselves to the new regulations before being too strict in the matter of enforcement but the time has arrived when the unlighted vehicle should not be tolerated on our high- ways after dark. v We have always been inclined to think of the immensity of this great banner province of Ontario. It does not seem so vast after all when a couple of young men will slide down on a pair of skis from the great northland to Toronto in the matter of a few days. A new process, found in London, will make cardboard as strong as iron. This answers a complaint from Scotland gxat Christmas-cards wear out after a few seasonsâ€"Detroit ews. We know a member of the younger generation who de- clined an invitation to attend a horse show recently, on the ground that he’d already seen a horseâ€"San Diego Union. To preserve the Peace of the World we need guns of smaller caliber and statesmen of larger caliber. There are few more important factors tending to disrupt the world than the “jingoist politician.” The millennium will be here when it takes the nations as long to declare was as it takes the United States Senate to declare peaceâ€"San Diego Union. A spirit of coâ€"operation, an ability and a willingness to pull together has contributed much to the development of some towns over their less fortunate rivals. A Parks Commission backed up by whole-hearted community spirit could provide a creditable park for Richmond Hill in a very few years and we’d like to see the idea given a trial. The proper measure of a man is the size of the thing required to “get his goat.” ‘ Even if it is found that some funds will be available for the work this year and a start is made, it will be admitt- edly by even the most optimistic, just a start. The 1929 council may have some very estimable ideas of park plann- ing and park improvement. But people have a habit of changing councils every so often and the 1930 or 1931 coun- cil may have entirely different ideas of park planning and park improvement. It is therefore difficult to think that a program of park improvement as carried on by the council can be as successful as if carried on by a Parks Commission appointed for three or five years. The Commission could consist of three members, one to be appointed by the council, one by the Horticultural Society and one by the Board of Trade. The council could yearly manifest its interest in the promotion of Park Improvement by a substantail grant. This grant could be supplemented during the year by the Commission by any series of activities held with the View of raising money for this commenda e enterprise. In this re- spect the Commission would have a decided advantage over the council in that substantial sums could be raised without adding to the tax burden of the people. In some towns Community Spirit has even prompted “bees” when the townspeople turned out to assist in the work. PAGE TWO The members of the Richmond Hill council at a recent meeting unanimously agreed on the necessity and advisabil- ity of improvement of the park. No definite action was taken and the proposition was left in mid air With some sort of an understanding that if funds permitted some work would be done there this year. Established 1878 AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RICHMOND HILL I 3, THE LIBERAL PRINTING CO., 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. RICHMOND HILL NEEDS PARK IMPROVEMENT THURSDAY, FEBRUARY let, 1929 THE LIBERAL TELEPHONE 9. I We refer to this because it shows that there is a lack of understanding concerning the use of drugs. In the first place, the proper treatment of disease depends upon a diagnosis. Some treatment may be given to re- lieve the symptoms of which the pati- ent complains, but the real treatment of disease is directed, as far as possi. ble, towards the removal of the cause of the disease. If, for example, a patient suffers from headache due to faulty eyeâ€"sight, the proper treatment of such a case is not to give some drug to Ideaden the headache, but to remove ‘the cause, by prescribing proper glasses which will end eyeâ€"strainâ€" the cause of the headaches. All cases are not as simple and diâ€" rect as this, however. In many cases it calls for all the skill which the phy- sician acquires, from years of training- and experience, to search out the can. se and to prescribe proper and ade- quate treatment. It is just because it does require this special training and experience. which the layman lacks, which makes it: dangerous for lpeople to attempt to treat themselves. Not only may considerable harm be ldone by the improper use of drugs, but, in addition, time is being lost in obtaining skilled medical treatment .for the real cause of the trouble. There is no question but that the best chance for successful treatment lies in early treatment. The longer treat. ment is delayed, the less chance there is for it to .be successful. Many of our correspondents have written to us, asking for advice in re- gard to treatment and, particularly, concerning the value of some particu~ lar drug as a remedy for the illness of which they are the victims. This Week of 1900 When two large loads from Maple attended the concert at Vellore. The programme which was lengthy, was well carried out. The debate proved very interesting. The subject was “Resolved that Canada is a better country to live in than United States”. The speakers of the affirmative were were Messrs J. W. McDonald, J. G. McDonald and W. Sanderson, of Vell- ore, while Messrs R. S. Thompson, C. H. Byam and J. R. Campbell, of Maple upheld the States. The judges, Mr. For these reasons, it seems evident that it is in the interest of the patient This Week of 1904 When an interesting hockey match took place in the rink here, composed of High school students and a team from the hockey club. The score be- ing 7-3 in favor of the High school boys. The referee was Mr. J. Glover and Mr. R. Redditt was timeâ€"keeper. The players were as follows :â€"Citiz.. ens, W. Clifford, F. Dolan, R. Haffey, F. Ludford, B, Newton, CL Glover; ‘High Schoolâ€"B. Sliney, S. Boyle, F. Boyle, R. Palmer, E. Smith, J. Naugh- ton, S. McMahon. When the Richmond Hill curlers went to Thornhill and played a friend- 1y game with their southern friends. The following is a summary. ‘ Richmond Hill Thornhill T. B. Ludford J. Davidson E. J. Cable Rev. J. Gibson J. P. Glass R. Forbes C. P. Wiley, sk. 8 R. Wilson sk. 10 D. C. Steele J. Garvin R. Tyndall P. McCarter W. Savage E. Seager A. Savage, sk. 5 H. Hooper, sk. 20 When the burlesque hockey match held in the rink here was an immense success. The ladies hockey team showed the Richmond Hill seven that they were no novices, but very expert exponents of Canada's National game. The score of 7 to 4 in favor of “The Ladies." The line-up was as follows: Ladies teamâ€"Miss Lizzie Stoop, Miss Fannie Poet, Miss Jennie Stout, Miss Kate Hamilton, Miss Georgie Starr, Miss, Helen Boddy. Richmond Hillâ€"â€" Boyle, Sims, Metcalf, Burnett, Ludford Newton. Mr. Herbert Hooper gave universal satisfaction as referee. When in Richmond Hill, Nicholas Sliney passed away at the age of 47 years. Interment took place in Thornhill R.C. Cemetery. Phoneâ€"~Willowdale 96W CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION W. N. Mabbett ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Way Back in Liberal Files DO YOU REMEMBER ? THE USE OF DRUGS DO YOU REMEMBER POYNTZ AVENUE LANSING. ONT. THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO HEALTH SERVICE Thornhill J. Davidson Rev. J. Gibson R. Forbes OF THE Just ONE spoonful Adlerika relieves gas and that bloated feeling so that you can eat and sleep well. Acts on BOTH upper and lower bowel and re. moves 01d waste matter you never thought was there. No matter what you have tried for your stomach and bowels, Adlerika will surprise you. “Due to stomach gas I was restless and nervous for 9 years. Adlerika has helped me so that now I eat and sleep good.”â€"â€"Mrs. E. Touchstone. Questions concerning health, ad- dressed to the Canadian Medical As- sociation, 184 College Street, Toronto, will be answered by letter. Questions as to diagnosis and treatment will not be answered. Richmond Hill to secure proper, {adequate treatment from his physician, rather than to at. tempt; to treat himself. Holiness Meeting Salvation Meeting l When the annual meeting .of the ‘Richmond Hill and Y.S. Agricultural L\Society was held. The following ‘Iofficers were elected: President, Thos. fiLloyd; 1 st Vice-President, W. 1H. Pugsley; 2nd Viceâ€"Presidâ€" lent, D. Lynett; Secretaryâ€"Treasurer, ‘H.A. Nicholls; Directors, Wr_n. Thomp- son, L. L. Hartman, C. Norman, W. Wells, T. H. Legge, J. Slater, W. Orm- erod, Geo, Leek, G. Padget, D.C. Steele Geo. Gormley, R. Elliott, J. N. Boyle, W. H. Clubine, F. J. Gallanough, Geo. lleb, T. F. McMahon, I. Crosby, J. H. lSander’son, J. Palmer, W. Eyer, P. G. |Savage. For 9 Years Gas SALVATION ARMY Farquharson, Dr. Sisley and A. Carley gave their decision in favor of the affirmative, the side winning by one point. When at Thornhill the cm ers held a series of matches, played or a Si]. ver trophy, between rinks of the club. R. Clark defeated F. J. Gallanough by a score of 23-10. The next match was to be played between J. Morgan and Dr. Nelles. When Messrs J. Palmer, W. Proctor and J. Kelly attended the Hamilton races and had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Al. Proctor’s “Dick French” win the open trot. When the following was the results of the High School examination in Primary Literaturezâ€"J. Tran 86 per cent; W. C. Gohn, 81; G. Grant, 79; C. Hall 76; J. McKinnon 69; B. Elliott 68; H. Glover 66; F. Moodie 63; R. Storey 60; W. A. Glass 54; L. Keffer 43. When at the W. C. T. U. meeting held at the home of Mrs. H. F.\ Hopper Richmond Hill, a service in memory of the late Miss MacArthur was held. When Mr. F. C. Keam, pastor of Thornhill Methodist church preached in the church here last Sunday evenâ€" ing. This Week of 1895 When at Dollar, Mary Clark, relect of the late James Clark passed away at the age of 76 years. The MILL When at Victoria Square, Thomas Hunt passed away at the age of 78 years. When at the residence of J .D. Trapp 138 Close Ave., Parkdale, David W. Leek passed away at the age of 23 years, second son of Jonah Leek, of Headford. All kinds of whole and ground feeds. Phone Mill 189-m. House 82-w G. H. GLENNf Alfalfa Wanted RICHMOND HILL CORPS DO YOU REMEMBER Second Cutting Lieut. Whiteher Officer in Charge Sunday Services J. F. BURR Ruined Her Sleep Ontario 113.111 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1929 Richmond Hill LANGSTAFF SUPPLY 80., Ltd. €11}; GEEâ€"2353, Young Men ii AgriculturalLime PHONE THORN HILL 7-r-6 J. E. GLASS, Richmond Hill, Phone 3 A.T.R . Armstrong, Thornhill, PhoneY-r- Richmond Tailors SERVICE Cement, Field Tile, Glazed Tile, Cedar Posts Lime and Builders Supplies Custom Grinding J. V A. GREENE Telephone 5j or Residence 49W Richmond Hill â€" Ph« HandTailored Overcoats FURS REPAIRED AND REMODELLED Coal-WOOd-Coke Chicken Feed Atwater-Kent Radios Enquire about Alberta Coal Nut, StoVe and Egg Coal Delivered in Richmond Hill and vicinity. Order now for Spring Delivery “ Warm up that sour land ” G. H. Duncan. Telephone Thornhil] Nights, I Hand tailored from choicest materials obtainable ata marked saving dur~ January at Râ€"A-D-I-O :Agent for the American Agricultural Chemical Fertilizer J. Sheardown BATTERYLESS ASK FOR A DEMONSTRATION Cleaning and Pressing a Specialty. Goods called for and delivered. 0:0 10=0=O=01 Work Guaranteed on all makes $25, $30 and $35 Terms Reasonable. and Nights, Richmond Hill 80 Prompt Delivery Poultry Supplies RICHMOND HILL 153 Best Grade Phone 195 E 10=0=0=0 REPAIRS Prices for Ontario nag