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Because a paper is continually seeking news to make its columns interesting to a Wide circle of readers, many persons attempt to take advantage of the editorial staff by handling in advertising readers in the guise of news. When these are returned or do not appear in print, the readers invariably take it upon themselves to hurl abuse at the paper. They consider the humanitarian services rendered by their special organization as worthy of all “free space” they can get. If these persons would only stop to consider where. the paper would be if every organization received the same amount of the “free whertising” they expect for their own society, Lne criticism would cease. There are still “eople, too. With- think the price they pay for their paper covers its cost of production. The amount paid does not pay for even the cost of the materials used in its print- ing. A newspaper’s chief source of revenue is its adverâ€" tising. And if this is to be given free to every organization whose members are e hunt-d on a cause, where will the publisher turn for money :0 pay his expenses ?â€"Petrolia Advertiser. face of whistle. face of the time clock. All they héar rivs iihéwéuyiifiti-Hgâ€"r whistle. If you want to turn hours into minutes, renew your enthusiasm. ' If you can’t get enthusiastic about your work, it’s time to get alarmed. Something is wrong. Compete with yourself; set your teeth and dive into the job of breaking your own record. No man keeps up his enthusiasm automatically. Enthusiasm must be nourished with new actions, new aspirations, new efforts, new vision. . It is one’s own fault if his enthusiasm is gone; he has failed to feed it. And right here is the big reason why thousands of men hit high-Water marks at thirty-five and then recede. They can “do their work with their eyes shut,” and that is the way they do it. They "have lost the driving power of enthusiasm. They sleep at the switch. All they see in life is the face of the time Clock. All thev hear is: Hm nnitfimr Conditions under which the teachers in rural public schools of Ontario do their work are glimpsed in the facts and figures of a survey made by the Women Teachers’ Federations, says the Port Elgin Times. Rural teachers with only a few exceptions, speak highly of their boarding. houses. Out of 1,000 teachers reporting, 28 referred to the boarding places as “excellent,” 760 rated them “good,” 155 were “fair,” and only 6 were “poor.” Such a fine reputation speaks highly of the spirit shown by many rural families who “board the teacher.” They are generally among the finest people in the section, who consider it a sort of duty, as well as a pleasure, to make the teachers’ home life as comfortable as possible. As'far as the schoolrooms are con- cerned, conditions generally were shown to be quite satis- factory. Answering the query as to whether the school was comfortable, 924 teachers said it was “fairly comfort- able” and only 20 reported “not comfortable.” Equipment was good in 1455, fair in 619 and poor in 43. Household science and manual training have not made much progress in rural schools, the survey shows. Out of 1,094 schools 866 did not teach household science and manual training was not taught in 1,018. In only 34 schools was the care- taking not satisfactorily done. In two cases the teachers were also the caretakers. The outcry against such worthy work is hollow. If opponents insist on abolishing the present means of getting the thousands of dollars needed, Will they kindly say how the funds can be raised? Or do they think the good object does not compensate for the “immorality’ of taking a ticket on a car? Few people who buy tickets on a raffle for a good cause do so because they have any idea of winning the car. The tickets are sold through the hard work of the pro- moters, and it is the desire to assist a good cause that makes such a drawing a success. It has been intimated that no further raffling of cars for charitable purposes will be allowed. The average man sees nothing immoral in purchasing a 25C. or 50c. ticket on a car which is being put up to raise money for charity. Probably nineteen purchasers of sUch chances out of twenty do so only on solicitation, and part with the money under the impression that they are doing something to help a worthy cause. PARLIAMENT MEETS The Dominion Parliament got away to its usual colorâ€" ful start last Thursday and after the preliminary pageantry is settling down to business. This is the fifth session of the Seventeenth Parliament. The question is will it be the last before a general election? This is the question which is heard everywhere theSe days where parliamentary affairs are discussed. The speech from the throne was so accurately forecast that it came in no way of a surprise to the public. It included reference to the proposed Central Bank, a public included reference to the proposed Central Bank, a public works program, a new Companies Act, a new Excise Act, amendments to the Judges and Elections Act, farm credits and regulated marketing. What the Speech from the Throne didn’t forecast, however, was the program of the opposition forces. In a very able speech on Monday, Rt. Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King moved a resolution of want of confidence in the government severely criticizing the record of the Bennett administration. The strong Conservative majority in the House will vote the resolution down, but the results of recent by-elections and the feeling of dissatis- faction everywhere evident throughout the country would seem to support the resolution of the Leader of the Oppo- sition. The government of the day which promised every- thing imaginable to get into power finds itself in an un-‘ enviable position to-day as it stands before the bar of public opinion. Established 1878 AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RICHMOND HILL THE LIBERAL PRINTING CO.. LTD. J. Eachern Smith. Manure: Member Canadian Weekly NeWSpaper Association Subscription $1.50 per year â€"â€"3 To the United States $2.00 Covering Canada’s Best Suburban District. Advertising Rates on Application. TELPWJONE 9 WHAT’S WRONG WITH RAFFLING A CAR FOR CHARITY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1st, 1934 PAGE TWO RURAL SCHOOL TEACHERS ADVERTISING EN TH USIASM THE LIBERAL Aug. 12th was also very succeseful. The S. S. executive held monthly meetings and these were well attend- ed. Three had a perfect attendance at S. S. during the year. These were 'the Superintendent, Mr. A. W. Gal- braith; Donald and Billy Graham. On many occasions various classes had a perfect attendance. The Cradle R011 has a memhm-ehin the S. S. Picni June, the arm Aug. 12th was large attendance. The members of the Women’s Association lassembled’ early and prepared a hot supper. Three long tables Were filled with officials and members. After a soc- ial hour spent together as one large family around the festive board, the Pastor, Rev. A. H. Halbert, ipened the business- meeting \by reading Psalm 85 followed by prayer. A well prepared report was given by the Church Treasurer, Mr. Harry Smith. This was followed by the S. S. report‘ presented by the Secretary, Miss‘ Janet Riddell. There is a staff of 18 teachers, 1 assistant teacher, a sec- retary, 2 aSSistant secretaries and‘ treasurer, also Missionary, Temper- ance, Home Dept. and Cradle Roll superintendents. The great days of the Sunday School were duly cele- brated, Mother Day, Rally Day, S. S. Anniversary Services, White Gift Ser- vice and Christmas Concert. The S. S. also presented a Christmas Cantata at the Sunday evening service, Dec. 24th, 1933. The annual supper and sleighride was held‘ early in March, the S. S. Picnic to Bathurst Park in June, the annual Garden Party onl A, <n.‘ The annual meeeting and congre- gational supper of Newtonbrook United Church was held Wednesday evening, Jan. 24th, at 6:30, with a large attendance. The members of Mr. George W. Cheney, aged 52, who was employed at the Hamilton Wills estate “Shadow Brook” received ‘fatal injuries last Friday afternoon. iSlipping down an {icy embankment, he is believed to have struck a tree as he fell down the 30 foot slope. He suffered a fractured skull and shoulder He was taken to the General Hos- pital where he died 4 hours later. He leaves a widow and two children, Mrs. Stafford CattreII and Marjorie at home. We extend to the bereaved family sincere sympathy. The Girl’s Mission Circle will meet at the parsonage on Thursday, Feb. 8th at 8 p.m. Mrs. Gundy, Secty. of Young Women’s Work, will be the guest speakekr. A St. Valentine Tea will follow the meeting. The Women’s Assoeiation meets next Friday, Feb. 2nd at 2:30. Im- portant business. All members please attend. The Young Men’s Bible Class is giving an entertainment at Thornhil] on Thursday evening, Feb. 8th, under the direction of their teacher, Mr. W. T. Wells. Owing to other meetings being held this week at the Echurch the monthly meeting of the S. S. executive was postponed until next week. Mrs. Halbert gave “The Life and Works of Robbie Burns" whose 175th birthday was celebrated on Jan. 25th. One of his compositions “Flow gently sweet Afton” was sung- as a duett. The‘ meeting closed by all joining hands and singing “Auld Lang Syne” and the Mispah Benediction. The meeting next week will be in charge of Miss Irene Smith, lst Vice-Pres. Clifford Brett read the “History of the life of Edgar Guest" and several of his poems were read by Miss Leeta Riddlell, Ernest Southern, Raymond Round, Miss Jangt Rid‘dell and Clif- ford Brett. The Y.P.S. meeting was in charge of Mr. Clifford Brett last Monday evening who is Literary Convener. lMeeting opened with hymn 293, fol- ‘lowed with prayer by Rev. A. H. Hal- bert. The devotional period was conâ€" ducted by Mr. Raymond Round, who read the Scripture lesson and prayer was offered by Clifford Brett. The Minutes of last meeting Were read. There was a short discussion re dele- gates to the School of Expressional Arts, which is being held in Sher- bourne St. United Church, Toronto, from Feb. 9th to March 22nd. The North York Horticultural So- ciety is an exceedingly live Society, with a large membership. They enâ€" Wourage their members to‘beautify 1their homes by raising the very best kind of flowers. Become a member now and get in at the very start of the New Year so you can get the full benefit of the monthly lectures. Premiums will be announced‘ later. Meantime, the Society will dispose of about 500 Maple Trees this spring in quantities of 2 to 5 trees per member. Any member who can use these trees may communicate with Mr. Bathgate and say how many you would like to have. First come, first served. The North York Horticultural So- ciety is holding a Winter Show of Flowers on Monday evening, Feb. 12th. The flowers to be shown are: 1 hyacinth, 3 hyacinths in one pot, pot of tulips (not Less than 5). Mr. John Clark has consented to judge the flowers and make the awards. He will also give an illustrated talk. Last year the Winter Show was a huge success and with Mr. Clark as an added attraction it promises to be even better this year. NEWTON BROOK R011 has a membership THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO rs and‘ emper- 9 Roll ays of r cele- ', S. S. ft Ser- I‘he S. antata r, Dec. Br and Harch, ark in ’hone 150 SIG We solicit order for Cut Flowers for all occasions which will be promptly and cheerfully filled. Felephone Sundays fights . . . . . 50 Holidays 57 The meeting came to a close with prayer by the pastor. It was moved by Mr. Warren Wilâ€" son and seconded by Mr. O. D. Bales that a hearty vote of appreciation be extended to Rev. A. H. Halbert for his splendid work and was carried unanimously. ’ The committee of Stewards are: W. T. Wells, Earl Bales, H. Smith, C. Hicks, E. Brett, J. R. Smith, Clarence Bales, A. W. Galbraith, A. Wiltshire, W. Wilson, C. Street, G. Summers, J. H. Hadley. One new Elder was appointed, Mr. Warren Wilson, and three members on committee of Stewards, Mr. Clark Street, Mr. Gifford Summers and Mr. J. H. Hadley. The members of ses- sion are: F. Summers, A. W. Gal- braith, F. Danby, E. Brett, W. H. Lever, O. D. Bales, J. R. Smith, H. Smith, W. T. Wells, W. Wilson and J R. McKay. ~ _ SHOW CARDS PRICE TICKETS - BA NNERS G. MORLEY BEYNON John Dunlop & Sm; FLORISTS Winter Term Mrs. J. T. Soden gave a very en- couraging report of the W.M.S., Girls Mission Circle and Mission Band. All having exceeded their allocation. A substantial bale of warm clothing, layettes, etc., valued at over $100.00 was sent to the Supply Secty. in June. She reported $193.00 sent to the Pres- in each of Shaw’s Twelve Schools in Toronto continues from January 2nd and merges into Spring and Summer Term for continuous service through- out the Whole year. Enter any day. Free Booklet. Write 1130 Bay St., Dept. N.Y. W. R. SHAW, treasury The Oxford Group from the Y.P.'S. at Manor Rd. Church were our guests and gax‘re the evenings program. The Y.P.S. had a balance of $40 in the The Y.P'.S..had charge of two Sun- day evening services. Several exâ€" change visits had been made with local societies. Many outstanding programs had been giVen with special speakers. Musical evenings with quartettes and group singing. Lan- tern slides of an educational nature. The Y.P.S. report was presented by the Secretary, Miss Irene Smith. The membership Was 45 with an average attendance of 24. eludes $53.00’for missions. Mrs. W. T. Wells, Pres. of the W. A., gave a summary of the Women’s Association which showed great ac- tivity. Many social functions were held with much'sucess. The treas- urer, Mrs. Glen Shaw, reported $333 raised. membership of 280 and $523.00 was raised during the year which in« eludes $53.001for missions. RICHMOND HILL 76 Yonge SL Secretary. 2pc] The Council met on Jan. 23rd, 1899, pursuant to adjournment. The Reeve in the chair. Members present, Messrs. Hill, Palmer and Trench. Minutes of 9th inst. were read and adopted. Mr. James Wright addressed the Council on behalf of the Lacrosse Club, asking permission to use the skating rink for one night to hold a carnival for the benefit of the said Club. The returning officer’s ac- count of expenses attending the elec- tion of Municipal Councillors for the Village amounting to seven dollars‘ was read. Mr. Trench introduced Byâ€"law No. 169 to appoint certain of- ‘ficers for the Village of Richmond Hill for the year 1899, which was read a first, second and third time and passed. The following are the ap- pointments made: Assessor, Hesse A. Nicholls, same salary as last year; Inspector and Pound Keeper, J. Brownlee, same salary as last year;‘ High School Trustee, J. A. E. Swit-l zer; Public Library, H. A. Nicholls; Board of Health, M. McNair; Fence Viewers, M. McNair, J. W. Elliott, James Freek. Standing comittees are as follows: Fire, Water and Lights, Savage, Palmer and Trench; By-lawsv, Innes, Savage, Trench; A very fast and exciting game of hockey was played on Thursday eve- ning betWeen the Massey-Harris team and Richmond Hill in which the visitors were successful in defeating sthe home team by 10 goals to 5. Rich- mond Hi1] line-up, goal, Savage; point Douthwaite; cover point, Sanderson; forwards, Hooper, Clifford, Trench, Ellston; referee, J. Pritchard. 1 :evening. Bro. F. W. Unitt, Grand ‘Organizer, was present by request, ahd this gentleman, with Bro. Win- ton, a prominent Workman in Toronto installed the officers elect for the current year. During the evening the Grand Organizer presented Bro. W. T. Storey with a souvenir pin for members brought into the order the past year. The visiting brethren were tendered a vote of thanks by the lodge for their kindness in install- ing the officers, and for their en-‘ couraging remarks. At the close re-j freshments were served. l Richmond Tei"{i"e¢fԤ.fc31cE‘nimeShop A pleasant time was spent by the members of Ivy Lodge, No. 114, A0. U.W., in their lodge room last Friday 013, Skip 18; Thornhill, J. Drury, H. Ward, R. Clark, F. J. Gallanough, skip 14. Richmond Hill, J. H. San- derson, A. Moodie, W. T. Storey, M. Boyle, skip 8; Thornhill, H. Harper, T. Hughes, Dr. Nelles, J. Morgan, skip 12. A Belleville paper gives an inter- esting account showing how John Palâ€" mer’s Kitty R. beat the world’s ice record in that city a few days ago by trotting a mile and fifty feet in 2.22. 3It states that previous to this event Ed. Jackson’s Dick French held the world’s record, this horse having trotted at Port Perry an even mile in 2.21%. The article closes as fol- lows: “It Will be seen that Kitty R. now holds the world’s championship on the ice and her record was made in Belleville. Two rinks went to Thornhill Satur- day afternoon to play a friendly match with the curlers of that place. After a sharp contest thetgame ended in a tie. The following are the playâ€" ers and scores made in the match:â€" Richmond Hill, A. E. Coombs, P. G. Savage, W. H. Pugsley, H. A. Nich-I Richmond Hill Agricultural Sade: MUNICIPAL HALL RICHMOND HILL, Saturday, February 10th Addresses will be given by Prof. Squirrel, E. J. Lennox and other prominent speakers. Good prizes for Seed Wheat, Barley, Oats, Peas, Beans, Buck- wheat, Alsike, Red Clover, Sweet Clover, Alfalfa and Potatoes. For Full Particulars Write -SEED FAIR- J. A. GREENE, Pres. From Our Issue of Jan. 26th, 1899 Mr. T. J. Woodcock of NeWmarket was on Tuesday elected Warden of the County of York for the next twq years. Way Back in the liberal Files Rear Q“ Yonge Street. GENERAL MACHINERY REPAIRS, BOILERS LAWN MOWERS AND BINDER WNW'FS GROUND GUN mtg. L‘.E.‘liIN G THIRTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Under Auspices THURSDAY, FEBRUARY lst, 1934 Don’t delay any longer. If you are troubled with headaches, blurred im- ages, nervousness consult at once. OPTOMETRISTS I63-167 Yonge Street Toronto Upstairs Opposite Simpsons Thirsdayâ€"Mrs. Theodore Gush told ma. this afternoon at the Litterary club that she wassent interested so match in HOW the uther 1/2 of the Wirld lives as Why. Wensdayâ€"Ma got sore at pa. toâ€" nite when he sed he red about a fello Witch got cloroformed 1 hour before his wedding and then when he cum to his senses he dissided not to git marryed a tall. Mundayâ€"Cuzzen Lizzie has envited pa and ma to cum to her 26nd berth day Party but pa sed he diddent think he wood go this time as he has all reddy went to three of her 26st berth day partys. Teusday~â€"The teecher give us a test in Langwidge today and she ast 1 kwestion m'tch was. When shud we use capitals and I anserred that we shud use capitals when we have the stumick ake or sum thing. I am beginning to think mebby that was rong. Langwidge lessens dussent have stumicks in them. PLUMBING AND TINSMITHING Thornhill, Ontario Hot Water Heating and General Repairs a ten $ Bill and the squire sed Nail c antchange the ten $ Bill but I can change the fine to 5 $. Pa diddent like it. much. Sundayâ€"well pa got pinched today over in Twin crick town ship and in the squires court he got find 2 s. He sed to the squire Well can you change , Saterday â€" Ma 1 and pa went to a I? private Wedding down by the ice pond this evning- and when pa cum in Ant Emmy ast him whut he thot of the wedding and pa replyed and sed he was in faver of it becuz he knows the bride and this was the lst time he ever herd her keep kwiet for mom a minit at a time. Fridayâ€"Little Joe Berch is a. little bit skepticle about Sandy Claws I SLATS’ DIARY Park and Buildings, Palmer, Hill and Trench; Finance, Savage, Palmer and Innes; Streets and Sidewalks, the whole Council. F. E. LUKE & SON . C. HENDERSON ,. S. COOPER, Secretary BY ROSS FARQUHAR u gess. He still be- Ieaves in him but I herd him telling- his sister Trudy that Sandy Clam is a very bad bad Man becuz he herd what he sed the nite he was at there house last i Grlsmasu He hit fhis shins on the 1Davenport: and it must of hert from whut he sed when he hit his shins. I nmmhr <3: i -1 6.: He hit