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PAGE TWO THE LIBERAL Established 1878 AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THU RSDAY AT RICHMOND HILL THE LIBERAL PRINTING CO.. LTD. .1. Eachern Smith. Manager Member Canadian Weekly Newsyapcz Association Subseription $1.50 per year To the United States $2.00 Covering Canada‘s Best Suburban District. Advertising Rate-s on Application. THURSDAY, JANUARY 11th. 1934 GIVE THEM YOUR SUPPORT Municipal councils throughout the district held their inaugural meetings Monday of this week. The men elected to carry on the municipal business for the year are now hard at work carrying on the affairs of their respective communities and they need the’wholeâ€"hearted support of the ratepayers of the communities which they serve. The least we can do for those publicâ€"spirited citizens who are willing to assume the responsibilities of directing municipal affairs is to give them support and help. Ratepayers should try and Visualize some of the diffi- culties these men have to face. Even though you may not have Voted for a man, that is no reason why you should knock him. Elected to office, these men are the directors of the very important municipal company in which every ratepayer is a shareholder. It is the duty of every citizen to support these representatives in their endeavour to make the year’s operations as successful as possible for the muniâ€" cipality. Helpful suggestions will be welcomed and fair criticism is seldom resented. TheSe men who are giving their time and energy in the service of the citizens can only do their best work if they have the encouragement and intelligent interest of those whom they represent. ******* AN AXE FOR THE TAX McLean’s Magazine of January 1st, prints the follow- ing editorial: “The Russians give all they make'above a bare living to the government and call it communism. In Canada we do the same thing and call it taxes.” This after-dinner speech quip may exaggerate, but there’s many a true word spoken in jest. Taxation in Canada toâ€"day is so great a burden that in order to foot the bill citizens must deny themselves com- modities and services they would otherwise buy; must in many cases drain their savings. Soem jolting figures have been compiled by the Citi- zen’s Research Institute. They are presented in the De- cember issue of the Board of Trade Journal. Look at some of them: Cost of government in Canada in 1932 (latest availâ€"' able) was thirty-five per cent of our national income. BetWeen 1928 and 1932 expenditures of our Do- minion, Provincial and Municipal Governments IN- CREASED by twenty-three per cent. In the same period our national income DECLINED by fifty per cent. Not that taxes were decreased. They increased. The drop was caused by the inability of the taxpayer to pay. . The greatest percentage of increase in spending took place in Dominion expenditures. In 1932 the Federal Gov~ ernment spent an estimated sum of $470,600,000, thirty- . three per cent more than the $354,531,565 it spent in 1928. Its tax revenue in 1932 was $258,107,000, thirty-five per cent less than the $395,921,027 itâ€" collected in 1928. Provincial expenditures in the same period increased by nineteen per cent. Tax revenue, through higher impoâ€" sition, increased by twenty-one per cent and the provinces are charity patients of the Dominion Exchequer. President Appeals For Support If some good fairy was able to grant us six things which we most desired for our community, I wonder what six We would choose. I suppose the first, in these days would be employment for all citizens and a close second would be lower tax rate, or none at all. I Of course we would think of many more than six improvements we would desire, but I wonder if beautiful surroundings would not come well up on the list with most voters. After we have provided a livelihood and a place to live While earning it, is not our next desire beautiful surroundings, beautiful homes public buildings and grounds, parks and boulevards? Unfortunately no such Fairy has yet appeared in RlCh-e mond Hill, but in connection with beautification of our vil-‘ lage we have a really good substitute for the fairy, in the Ontario Government, which has been fit to encourage such beautification by making grants to local Horticultural So- cieties throughout the Province. ' .The Richmond Hill Society has been operating for 20 years. It has undoubtedly been responsible for better gardens, finer shrubs and more beautiful lawns about the homes of its members which, taken together make up our village and in this way alone, has added to the beauty and attractiveness of the village. In addition the society has directly done much planting and beautification.» in public places. It has planted and maintained a small park in the grounds of the Agricultural Society. It has at different times planted trees and shrubs, along streets, at the waterâ€" works pond and about the public school and the present municipal building. Just this past summer it has underâ€" taken the grading and sodding of the embankment along the west side of Yonge St. at the southern border of the Village. Tiiese are not extensive works, but they all most certainly nhanced’ the beauty and attractiveness of our Village. it holds flowor shows each year. Usually two and sometimes three such shows are held during the growing season. Last year, for the first time, the autumn show was cancelled because the Directors felt that, owing to the excessively dry summer, there was not sufficient good bloom available to warrant the trouble and expenditure en- tailed. Next year it is hoped that the biggest and best Autumn Flower Show yet, may be held. Now none of the things mentioned above can be ac- complished without work, and smce the accomplishments are 01 such a broad public character, surely it is reasonable to expect that all public spirited citizens will join in it. x The first opportunity to join in this work for 1934 will occur at the annual meeting to be held at the High School on January 13th, at 3 pm, and I appeal to everyone to make use of this opportunity. Will you not come to this meeting prepared to suggest improvements in the program for 1934 and then to elect the officers who you think will best carry out that program, or if necessary, accept office yourself. I Of cause it is expected that you will come prepared to pay your membership fee for 1934 and thus save the work of canvassmg to collect it later, and as well make yourself eligible to vote. v PAUL E. ANGLE, Pres. ‘ TEM TEL 1‘ T‘HONE 9. ___â€"______â€".â€"-â€"â€"â€"--â€"â€"â€"â€"-â€"-â€"v-â€" THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL. ONTARIO Tin- \.. mo: in the Parish llzill on Mon- ri-g'ului- meeting of the AX. l , .. {day owning. Mi» ('lnra )lil>\lll oi“. ,lliihziiond llill was the c'ui-si .‘l'k'iilh'l'. .-l‘.o\\'wl lunicrn .dcs of her .L‘h also 1.x, rrirnccs whilu imvoliin; \rfih lllv, Saiskiiiâ€" the NOI'lllâ€"\VU.\C of Till->0 \\L'l'i Man in ‘L'licWiili. “vii ‘,‘.'()lll] :w-l'o ling. Shr- guvc ry <ight to lczirn 1110R- of the loss for- iunaic people in that part of Canada. ixho stated thai while on their jourâ€" ncy they heard and many hard CilSi'S, but they all seemed eager to learn of the gospel. This column wishes Miss Mason every success \Pith her work, as she is looking for- ward to going back again to work among these homestcadcrs in May. The annual meeting and the election of officers for the Sunday School took place on Monday evening. The us kccn inâ€" ? 21\\' l #r-T l l ___â€"____â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"‘â€". ._ y. PERANCEVILLE NEWTONBROOK :\n ()ld Fiisliioiu-il Social will mid noxr Fridziy owning. Jan. 121 -.1 \ o'clock. in ilr Sunday Sch ‘1‘ l i' 1hr l'ni‘ii-d (‘liairr-h. under I ;\.~<(\L‘i;iv: fashion- ;_,.>;i‘ir-i:‘ ul- il‘ii' \\Villl-i‘-‘.lvin Old Thorn imi'i'cslini~ni: Ex \ i'jzi ii: \‘i iii-.- Llllllll‘>, ii. 1m>\ililc. Will l‘L‘ l program. fl‘illlly‘S and i$ilycr l' vllr-ction. ‘ Tho Supper annual met-ting of Newtonhrook l'ni (,‘i’iiigrr-gaiionul an owning. Jun. 24th, at 0:30. The W.M.S. will mcct at the pui son-ago next Tuesday, Jan. 10th a 2:230 p.m. As this is the first mom-i ing of the New Year every membc is requested to attend and try an bring a new member. their election of officers, with ihv ham; Viceâ€"Pres, Vinton Hewett; Sec Folliott; Ass't. Supt., Aubrey Lloyd; Secty., Norman Payne; Asst, Mac Harman; Treas, George Umchara; Teachersâ€"Beginners lClass, Barker; Junior Girls, Ruth Jennings; Violet McColeman; Senior Girls, Mary Barker; Ass’t., Mrs. Roy Fol- liott; Senior Boys, Leonard llarinan; Ass’t., John Brown;Bible Class, Mrs. sionary Supt, Mae Thompson; Tem- perance Supt., Ruth Jennings; Pian- ist, Grace Rumble. The election of officers for Y.P.S. were as follows: Hon. Pres, Rev. G. Lynd; Pres, Ruth Jennings; Vice- Pres., Grace Rumble; Secty., Aubrey Lloyd; Treas, Jack Brown; Chris- tian Fellowship Convenor, Violet Mc- Coleman; Ass’t., Mabel Jennings;| Christian Missionary Convenor, Mae; Thompson; Ass’t., Eliza Barker; Christian Citizenship Convenor, Har- ry Rumble; Ass’t., Wallace Jennings; Literary and Social Convenors, Mary Barker and Nora Rumble; Recrea-l tional, Aubrey Lloyd and Clifford] Rumble; Leadership Training, Leon- ard Harman; Librarian, Mae Harman Pianist, Mildred F‘olliott; Ass’t., Mae Thompson. The congregational meeting will be held on Monday evening, Jan. 15th, in the basement of the church. The regular monthly meeting officers elected were: Supt, Mrs. A.| ,niiml Asst, Patricia Brown; Junior Boys, their i'cgular Lockler. Donald Graham has been present at Sunday School every Sunâ€" day for two years. The Girl‘s Mission Circle will hold meeting this (Thurs- day) evening at 8 o’clock, at the parâ€" sonagc. The Women‘s Association met last Thursday at 10:30. After luncheon, Folljott; ASS‘L, Mabel Jennings; M;S_itlic business meeting was held with the president, Mrs. W. T. Wells, pre- siding. Arrangements were made for "an Old Fashioned Social to be held on Friday evening, Jan. 12th. Dele- gates were also appointed to attend the annual meeting of the W.A. of Toronto Centre Presbytery next Tuesday, Jan. 10th, at 10:30, to be held in St. Columba United Church, Toronto. The meeting closed at 3:30. Two quilts were completed by the ladies. A Communion and Reception Ser- vice was held at the close of the regular morning service last Sunday in the United Church, with a large attendance. Miss Irene Smith was in charge of the Y.P.S. meeting last Monday eve- ning. She gave a splendid reading on “Thoughts for the New Year.” Mrs. James assisted in the devotional exercises and Miss Eleanor Moore sang a solo. Clifford Brett also gave of an interesting reading. Each mem~ ’(‘tl Church will be held on \l'cdni‘sdi, : The Intermediate Boys’ Class hm! following results: Pres, Donald Gra , rotary, Roy Davis; Librarian, Carmen , 's only 11 hrr-ak in tho \\'llllcl' folks ~ not really going to be spring. .1 we know iho odd llilli‘ break in life «wrs us up and iii‘dkcs us sing." 3119s Miii'i-itt of Saskatchewan is sizing with llvl‘ cousin, Bliss )lubcl ndci'son. Misses Bessie Vullici'c, Dorothy irt, Iuih (‘asvlcyz Reva Nichols wroughly enjoyed the Community f0 Conference held at Pickering olloge on Wednesday. Thursday and riday of last week. Lectures and l scussions touched on many phases . i' rural interest. Economics, the far- rcr and his politics, home life, the .'ll1l't‘ll and its place, recreation, apâ€" rci-iation of music and the milk ; i‘ohlcm were presented and discussâ€" :l. Special J.W.I. sessions included icalth information and demonstra- ions on the preparation and use of vool in spinning, weaving and other irts. Last week the annual meeting of he Sunday School showed it to be in i flourishing condition. With financâ€" ,s not quite at par, the leaders feel Liecn well met. and feel confident that .ve will not fall down on the demands and opportunities of 1934. Some improvements in routine were dis- cussed and the following officers :lectcd. Supt., R. F. Boynton; Ass’ts. for the five Sundays of month, Mrs. R. Klinck, Mr. E. Avison, Mrs. W. Klees, Mrs. I. Nichols, Mrs. W. Haig. Treas, W. Brumwell; Secty’s., F. Gee, F. BrumWell; Librarians, Harold Mortson, Douglas Gee; Leader of Reading, Mabel Sanderson; Pianists, Aura Klinck, Grace Valliere; Leaders of Singing, L. Gee, R. Nichols; Teach- ershAdult B. C., L. L. Nichols, Mrs. R. F. ’Boynton; Young Men’s, Rev. Wm. Haig, R. L. Boynton, Cecil Nich- ols; Young Ladiesâ€"Red Ribbon Workers, Laura Gee; Junior Girls, Dorothy Valliere, Lulu Beatty; Junior Primary, Ethel Mortson, Mrs. H. Collard. Over 125 were present to encourage this new staff of officers on the first Sunday in the New Year. We wish to congratulate Miss Frances Cripps on her art work print- ’ICTORIA SQUARE ‘ 'id Laura Goo also Mr. Fraser Gee. hat a year of strenuous demands hasl THI'RSDAY. JANI'ARY 11th, 1 Way Back intlie Liberal Files 'l‘illll'l‘i'd-‘lVE ‘i EARS AGO From Our Issue of Jun. 3th, 1899 The Village butchers have decided io it‘ll mini for L‘Zl.\l1 only. This may he (I liiilc hard on some of us, but no diubt. it will be bcthr for us all in the end. You can scnd lciicrs to any part of the British Empire or the United States for :2 cents. This seems to have been given by the Postinas[erâ€"General as a New Year's gift. ‘ (‘ouncillor J. H. Kirby of Maple, who headed the poll at the municipal election in Vaughan on Monday, was serenaded by the Vellore Band on Tuesday night. After giving several choice selccâ€" tions, and an exchange of congratuâ€" lations, the musicians left for home, the treasurer of the band taking with Ilh\\‘ >liim a paper on which was printed the letter V. Mr. Wm. Harrisonwho for 40 years has held the position of Superinten- dent of the Methodist Sabbath School has resigned. We doubt if there is another Sabbath School in the coun- try that has worked under the same superintendent. for so long a time without a break. Mr. Harrison has done faithful and efficient work for the school and he retires with honors. At the close of the poll at the election for four Village Councillors on Monday, the result was as fol- lows: John Palmer 88; T. H. Trench 84; Win. Innes 70; David Hill 64; H. F. Hopper 64. The two last named being even, Mr. Hopper requested Mr. Teefy, returning officer, to break the tie in favor of Mr. Hill, which was accordingly done. The spring term of the High School opened on Tuesday morning. Most of the pupils were back and although the attendance last term was a record breaker it will be slightly increased when the registers are made out for this term. The annual meeting of the Commit. Boys, Mabel Sanderson, Mr. Av1son; tee of Management of the Methodist Sabbath School was held at the Par- sonage on Tuesday evening. Elec- tion of officers and teachers resulted as follows: Supt, Mr. J. A. E. Swit- zer; Secty., Mr. Fred Harrison; Treas, Mr. A. Hume; Librarian, Mr. the W.A. will be held at the home of be). responded With a Sentence pray' Mrs. Umehara on Thursday, The first debate of the series, "Reâ€" solved that Christian: Missions in China meet with greater opposition from Communism than from Native Religion,” will take place on Friday evening, Jan. 19th, at Victoria Sq. Mary Barker and Clifford Rumble from this society will uphold the neg- ative side. ELDER NEWS A pleasant evening was spent at, busy practising their play “The Lit- the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Agar tle Path Across the Hill” which they Nashville, when they entertained The intend giving in about two weeks. Elder Club. The evening was spent in dancing, the music being- provided Woods is able to be up and around by the McDonald brothers of Vellore. again! aftel‘ her recent illness- Mr. C. N‘attress was floor manager. The W.M.S. of Knox Church met at day, Jan. 4th. The World’s Day of Prayer was observed. Mrs. Cameron had charge of the meeting. Those taking part were, Miss! J. Elder, Mrs. M. Smith, Mrs. D. Fines and Mrs. King. Miss K. Elder gave a splendid synopsis of the Glad Tidings for the year. Mrs. Cameron gave a paper on “Peace.” The usual social hour followed theI meeting, lunch being provided by the hostess. The Y.W.A. also met at the home of Mrs. King for the purpose of clos- ing the books for the year and mak- ing the necessary arrangements for carrying on the coming yean‘a Mr. Alfred Fitzpatrick, accompan- ied, by his brother Mr. J. Fitzpatrick of Kapuskasing, spent a few days in this vicinity. The Cemetery Committee of Knox Church met at the home of Mr. W. King for the purpose of closing ac- counts for the year and making plans for another year. The many friends of Mrs. W. Nat- tress will be pleased to learn that she was able to attend service Sunday after having been confined to her home for the past eleven months. The Rev. Dr. Robinson of Toronto, who is carrying on a series of mcct- ings in The Woodbridge Presbyterian and United Churches for llie coming two weeks, had charge of the service at Knox Church on Sunday, pm. He was accompanied by his pianist, Miss Guncrt, also of Toronto. Mrs. M. McKenna and daughter Ruth of Woodhill spent the past wock with the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Johnson. Jan 18 er or scripture verse to the roll call. the home of Mrs. W. King on Thurs- few stitches in his head as the result 011 ‘ A recreation period followed after the meeting. CARRY lLLE At the school meeting held in the school last week Mr. Walter Bone and Mr. Jonathan Baker were elected as trustees in the place of the re- tiring trustees, Mr. W. Bone and Mr. Holiday. ' The Carrville Young People are We are glad to report Mrs. Geo. Mr. G. Walker is still confined to his bed. Little Johnnie Hyslop had to have a of being cut With glass from the wind shield of the truck he was riding in with his father. On account of the icy conditions of the road‘ the truck Mr. Hyslop was driving 'crashed into a gravel truck and damaged Mr. Hys‘lop’s truck pretty badly. The regular monthly meeting of the W.A. was held on Wednesday after- noon at the home of Mrs. Dellbrocco. Notice to Creditors . ‘2- __- IN THE ESTATE OF Harriet Watson 'late of the Township of Vaughan, in the County of York, Widow, Deceased. ALL PERSONS having claims against the Estate of the above men tioned, who died at the Township of Vaughan, in the County of York, on the 3151: day of Oct., 1933 are rcq-iirtc to file proof of the sun-iv with they undersigned, at 302 Spoiling Towei Building, Toronto, on or before 111. Lilith day of January, 1934. After that date the Executors wil. proceed to distribute the estate, hav ing regard only to the claims of whicl l they shall then have notice. DATED at Toronto this 22nd (121; of December, 1933. HARVEY ALLAN KNIGHT, THOMAS B. SPEIGHT, Executors Pcr JOHN ALEXANDER MILN. 302 Sterling Tower Bldg, ‘ Toronto, Ontario. Notice to Creditors ESTATE OF WILLIAM HENRY PUGSLEY All persons having claims again: Mrs. G. McGillivray and three daughters are visiting with friends at Bi‘antford. INSURANCE C. H. BYAM Maple, Ontario -- Telephone 232 Fire, Life, Casualty, Plate Glass, etc . Motor Cars a Specialty the Estate of William llcnry Pd;;$.x‘ late of the Village of Richmond l-li. Ontario, deceased, who died on < about the “.Z-llh day of April, 1.2K, . requested to send the same to t. undersigned on or before the 25 day of Januai'y,’1934, otherwise thc claims will be disallowed. JOHN F. LENNOX & CO. ed on Young canadays page of the W. A. Sanderson' Organist Miss » ) ’ Toronto GIObe- . ‘ Wiley; Asst., Miss Switzer; Senior A g09d representatlon from the,Y' Bible Class Teacher, Mr. E. Coombs- P-S- enloyed 3- Skating party at the Asst, Dr. Hutchison' Junior Bibi; Richmond Hill arena on SaturdaY!ClaSS Mr A J Hum; Intermediate . , . . . , mght- After some delay the partleIasses of Boys Mr. T. F. McMahon, arrived at the ‘Gee Homestead’ where Miss Mary Tre’nch Mr A Wright they participated in lunch and. a singâ€" Miss Wiley; Intern’lediale 613.55% of, Song- Girls, Mrs. Atkin M' ‘ Over fifty braved the snow smmerS_ givers; Infarslzn’Claslss Mfigefi' to attend Y.P.S. on Sunday evening-,Wfley. Leader of Orche’stra .Mr' . . . , . Miss Mabel Sanderson, lst Vice-lHume; Lem of Singing, Mr_ A. president on the new executive, had-Wright; Blackboard Lessons, Mr. a good program prepared and the Hume am, Mr. A. Wright. year’s work got away to a good start. A. C. HENDERSON The annual public meeting in con- nection with the Community Hall was PLUMBING AND TINSMITHING Thornhill, Ontario held Monday evening. Trustees re- 'n the same, havin been elected . ma] g Hot Water Heating and General Repairs for a 2 year term, while Mr. Jack Frisby was re-elected Sec.â€"Treas. The yearly report showed a reduction of the debt to approximately $200. This is encouraging to the community If you are looking for quality -â€"- and workmanship at a reason,- able price, call and see our stock of hand made harness and talc as the hall is filling a here-toâ€"fore gap in the community life. J. HOLMES lars. Collar fitting and repair- Licensed ing a specialtY- Electrician ISAAC BAKER â€" Wiring and Repair Work â€" Estimates Free Edgar Ave. Richvale, P. 0. E Maple, Ont, R. R. ‘No. 2 Telephone Maple 1063 (1% miles North of Concord) M/g/ l Richmond Hill Machine Shop, Rear 81 Yonge Street GENERAL MACHINERY REPAIRS, BOILERS , LAWN MOWERS AND BINDER KNIVES GROUND t GUNSMITHING ._,._._â€" ‘ Your Hardware . . Requirements Will Receive 1 ,4 Our Best Attention 3 g Let us take care of your hardware re- } quirements in the year 1934. We have a fine 3 l 3 1 stock to choose from and our prices are RIGHT. We have a good bargain in a slightly used Furnacette which is a real bargain for i heaters, ranges and someone. Also new i ’ electric stoves. Skates, Hockey Sticks, Sport Supplies *4 ANYTHING 1N HARDWARE H. P. TROWELL RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO 371 Bay Street, Toronto. Solicitors for the Executors ouogonomomogonomo