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11.1511 vv uJ When you take your car on streets or highways, three definite factors are involved: First the road; sec0nd, the car, and third, the human elementâ€"â€"yourself and others. Practically every automobile accident can be traced to one of these factors, and third is infinitely most important. For every accident that can be blamed on the road or the car, a dozen can be blamed on the driver. It is an es- tablished fact that the majority of accidents occur on good, straight highways in ordinary weather, and involve cars whose mechanical condition is inadequate. The mounting accident toll is an indictment of driver, carelessness and thoughtfulness, and a lack of feeling of responsibility to others as well as to one’s self. N 0 government has more completely disregarded political considerations in formulating public policy than has the administration headed by Premier Hepburn. In a choice between what is politically expedient and what is sound and sensible, even though disapproved by a more or less large minority, the Hepburn government has always chosen the latter course. Last week a deputation from the Catholic Taxpayers’ Association waited upon the premier. A couple of days after this the premier went to Hamilton and made a speech. Both occasions demonstrated the courage of the premier and his colleagues. To the Catholic deputation, the premier promised consideration of the old, old request for legislative amendments ensuring a more equitable distribution of school taxes. And in Hamilton, addressing the Retail Drug- gist Association, the premier of Ontario came out flat- footed for a reduction in the number of municipal govern- ments in the province and the abolition of overlapping as between provincial and federal services. If every motorist would start an individual safety cam- paign of his own, the present appalling accident record would go into a tailspin. Nineteen hundred and thirty-four wit- nessed a tremendous increase in highway accidents. A new high in fatalities may have been established. The cure is knowledge that tells you how to drive under all conditions, and a sense of responsibility you owe to all who use the highways. _ . . L:_i1-_._.-.. LLuA- Adoption in Canada of what is known in England as the “Borsth system” for special care of boys sentenced to penitentiaries, is being considered by the Dominion govern- inent. Boys under 21, when sentenced for three or more years instead of going to the penitentiaries, would go, under this plan, to a separate institution, except in the case of those considered incorrigible. They would therefore have no contact with older prisoners. A complaint against the present system in Canada has been that boys are often thrown into the company of hardened criminals. ... u... .-...v .._-- ,-___ At a Borstal institution in England, the boys do mostly outdoor work, on building construction, stonemasonry and bricklaying and other forms of employment. After serving part of their sentence, they are released if they have satis- factory jobs to go to. The whole object is to turn out boys with a new outlook on life. _ 7 y ‘ An important part 6% the system is what are termed “Borstal associations,” voluntary organizations of persons anxious to help the boys make good. These bodies keep supervision over them. There is no need to explain where the question of cour- age and political honesty enters the picture. No govern- ment in thirty years has ever had the moral courage to de- cide on its own responsibility this most controversial ques- tion of separate schools and taxation. The premier told the Catholic taxpayers that his cabinet would consider the requests after hearing both sides of the story. He em- phatically told them that whatever decision was reached, it would be without recourse to the courts. Immediately upon this being made public, Protestant organizations set up a protest and prepared to send a delegation to wait upon the premier. Up to the time of writing, the Protestant deputations have not Visited Queen’s Park. When they do, the premier and his cabinet will give them every consideration and Will listen to their side of the story. And when all the argu- ments have been heard, the cabinet willâ€"decide the vex- atious problem. We, are not taking sides in the matter but the point to be emphasized is that the GOVERNMENT and NOT the courts will decide What is to be done, and that is as it should be. There Will be no shirking of responsibility for the sake of retaining votes. The second example of fearlessness was shown in the Hamilton speech. The premier frankly declared that there were too many municipal governments in Ontario and that the number would have to be reduced in the interests of economy. This is not going to please the office-holders who may be affected, but it is in the interests of the tax- payers as a whole and the welfare of the many has been placed before the welfare of the few. Here again, is an illustration of a government at its best. The premier’s Hamilton statement fits in with the previous announcement made by Hon. David Croll, Welfare Minister. Bankrupt municipalitiesâ€"some forty of themâ€" must in future pay three per cent interest on their bonds and contribute towards relief. And they will not be allowed to increase the tax rate or cut salaries. It is all part of the great plan to rehabilitate municipalities and start them off on a clean page. Food allowances have been standardized. minimum shelter allowances have been established, Meier supervision is being given to relief echnditurns. and Fi‘fidâ€" ually the hardâ€"working and far-seeing minister of welfare is bringing order out of what threatened to be chaos. It took courage to do many things which the munici- palities did not want to do. Some of the policies were un- popular, but they were in the interests of the province as a whole and that fact is now being recognized. Established 1878 AN INDEPENDENT WEE-KL? PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RICHMOND HILL THE LIBERAL PRINTING C0.. LTD. J. Eachem Smith. Manure! Member Canadian Weekly News-papa: Association Subscription $1.50 per year â€" To the United States $2.00 Covering Canada’s Best Suburban Distrit't. Advertising Rates on Application. T1311 )‘nfloNE 9 EVERY DRIVER HIS OWN TRAFFIC OFF PAGE TWO A COURAGEOUS ADMINISTRATION MAY ADOPT NEW PRISON SYSTEM THURSDAY, JANUARY 3lst, 1935 THE Ll HERA L FICER Newtonbrook United Church held‘ its annual meeting last Tuesday eve- ning with a large attendance. The Congregational Banquet at 7 pm. was very much enjoyed by all, who gather- ed as one large family around the fes- tive board. , The members of the Women’s Association assembled early and had everything in readiness. Some of the members Were unable to attend owing to illness in the home and these were very much missed in the number, but altogehter a very happy social time was spent. At the close‘of the meal the pastor called the meeting to order and offered prayer, followed by a hymn. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read by the secretary, Mr. W. T. Wells. Before giving his report Rev. A. H. Halbert gave a heart to heart talk to his parish and asked for the co-operation of every member. There was much to be done in the community and all had a share in the responsibility and by all working to- gether a. great deal more could‘ be ac- complished. He emphasized the need of personal work. During the year the pastor made 937 church calls, attended 205 meetâ€" ings, 14 funerals, 4 weddings and preached 104 sermons. In the past 4% years he had‘ re- ceived 91 into church membership, 20 were received last year. The treasurer, Mr. Harry Smith, presented a well prepared report. The Sunday offerings had increased con- siderably owing to larger congegaâ€" tions at the services. The report of the Building Fund was very encourag- ing. The debt had been reduced to- $93.00. The annual Picnic was held in June m Bathumt St. Park. A Garden Party was held on the church grounds on July 25. Capt. Reid also gave the childwan a very happy evening show- ing pictures of his travels through Europe. The Sunday School report given by the secretary, Miss J anet Riddell, showed great activity. Instead of the annual sileighride a supper was served the Sunday School children followed by moving pictures of an educational nature. Some of the great days of the Sun- day School were Mothers Dily, Rally Sunday, White Gift Service, Sunday School Anniversary and Christmas entertainment. Twentyâ€"five baskets had been given the needy at Christâ€" mas. Missionary and Temperance Sunâ€" Miss Hope presented a Very en- days had been observed. courag-ing report of the Mission The Cradle Roll has 35 members. Band with an average attendance of The Home Dept. secretary, Miss 93% of the membership. This ex- Edna Street, reported having made oeeded their allocation. A very sucâ€" 43 calls. There were 22 members andgcessful Mission Band Rally was held they contributed $11.35 to the Sunday at Newtonbrook United Church in School collections. iOctober. There were 17 regular teachers and] The Baby Band, with Miss AnnieI one assistant on the teaching staffLe'ver in charge, has a membership with perfect attendanec on several of 70. She had made 50 calls. The Sundays. Four children succeeded in'W.M.S. entertained the Baby Band attending every Sunday. These were members and mothers at the June Phyllis and Wanda Rise’oorough,'meeting with 50 in attendance. ‘ Mabel Brett and Thelma Rideell. The choir carried on very success- T'heu‘e are 217 pupils enrolled. Total fully during the year. A hearty vote raised by the Sunday School wasof thanks was extended to the organ- $401.17 including $44.91 to Missiomist, choir leader and choir for their NEWTON'BROOK By John Edwin Price- When attending a basket ball game one frequently hears an enthusiast on the sidelines say, “If I Were in there I’d do so and so.” How easy it is for us to say the same thing in the great game of life. So often we think we can see just where the other fellow is making his errors. And of course it is true that sometimes those on the sidelines do get a better per- spective of the whole situation. On the other hand would we do it any better if our perspective were that of the fel- low we would like to advise? Looking back over the Game of Life as we have thus far played it we get a different View of some plays that we made. We can see from this distance how we should have done differently. Possibly that is the real reason why many of us past forty (one of whom we are which) are so prone to advise the young, especially if the advising doesn’t involve ‘any confession as to what fools we made of our- selves when our grand opportunities presented themselves for star plays. One "ofrthe drawbacks to this delightful pastime of giving advice is that people are often like the darkey who went to a lawyer. As he rose to go the lawyer said: “Ten dollars, please.” “What f0?” said Sambo. “For the advice,” answered the lawyer. “Nuthin’ doin’,” grinned Sambo, “I ain’t gonna take it.” Yes, the other fellow is a little slow on taking our ad- vice. Well, let’s not be too hard on him. Do we take it ourselves? I don’t mean from the other fellow. I mean our own. Do we cling to the foolish notion that only weaklings need to be told.? If we are capable of advising others, and none of us are so dumb but What we know something help- ful the other fellow doesn’t, then why don’t we listen more carefully to our own inner urges and give ourselves some good advice,â€"â€"and TAKE IT? Nearly everyone knows What he or she ought to do. We can’t quite get ourselves to go through with the denyâ€" ing or preparatory process which would make us healthier orwealthier or wiser. Do you suppose it can be because we are a little stiff-necked about being told what to do and that we have allowed this mental rheumatism to go so far that we even resent our own better urges to ourselves? Nuf ced! ’scuse me please. I must take myself to one side for a few friendly words. THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL. ONTARIO ADVISING OURSELVES AND OTHERS The Girls Mission report was given by Miss Edna Street. The Study Book was reviewed. During the win-I ter months a babys complete layet’oe‘l iwas made and at Christmas a con- tribution of dolls prettin dressed was given to the Chinese Mission in To- ironto. The Circle had presented two short missionary plays in October. One meeting was devoted to Temperg 3ance when Mrs. George, Provinciali Secretary of the W.C.T.U., addressed lthe meeting. Their allocation was exceeded. l Mrs. Walter Johnson reported for the Women’s Association. During the year 356 church calls had been made by W.A. members. One mem- ber (Mrs. Galbraith) had been called to Higher Service. Mrs. Shaw re- ported total raised was $343.66. The report of the Y.P.S. was pre- sented by the secretary, Miss Doris Soden. It has a membership of 45. Ofer twenty young people attended the Y.P.S. school at Thornhill and several received \oertificames for Credits. The Y.P.S. pestented a play last Mach. Miss Doris Van Luven, treasurer, reported $140 raised, in- cluding $33.66 for Missions. In connection with the Sunday School there is a Sunshine Club with Miss Cora. Good in charge. Flowers and fruit had been donated to sick and bereaved ones. There was a balance of $34.96 in treasury. Mrs. A. H. Halbert presented the report of the W.M.S. Which had an average attendance of 26. The study book was used. Addresses had been given by Miss Beulah Graham of Mon treal. Mrs. Longley, formerly of China, Mrs. Cameron R.N. of Sud. bury and Miss“ Atkinson of Oxford House. Dr. Retta Kilborn had been special speaker on W.M.S. Sunday in May. At this service a representa- tive of the Mission Band and Girls Mission Circle assisted the W.M.S. president. The W.M.S. presented an Easter Pageant in which 50 took part. It was repeated on Good Friday eve- ning. The Kingdom of God move- ment had been presented and a Pray- er Group established. Temperance was also stressed. A Bale consisting of womens and childrens clothing and babies layettes valued at $40.60 was sent to Supply Secretary. The W.M.S. acgepted inâ€" vitations to King City, Maple and Willowdale and took part on programs They also entertained neighboring aux‘liaries. The Baby Band, with Miss Annie Lever in charge, has a membership of 70. She had made 50 calls. The W.M.S. entertained the Baby Band members and mothers at the June meeting with 50 in attendance. ‘ great assistance at; the Worship Services. Mr. A. W. Galbraith presented the Missionary and Maintenance report. It is 51:»g‘htly below last years givings but donations are still coming- in and! will be received until January 315t. The Boys Club was a very live organization last year with a. mem- bership of over 60. Weekly meetings were held with always a devotional period. Physical training and swimming instructions were given and recreation also had a. part on the program. The boys gave a concert last March In the early spring two baseball league‘s were organized with a Junior and Senior team from the Boys Club. The Junior team won a Silver Cup in the contest. Nine teams were in the competition. Mr. Jack Duggan, who gave the re- port, expressed sincere appreciation on behalf of the Boys Club to Mr. W. T. Wells, their leader, and also Sun- day School teacher for his great in- terest _in the boys and who so gener- ously gave of his- time. The Board of Stewards were re- elected. Tribute was paid Rev. and Mrs. Halbert for their faithful serâ€" vices and an unanimous vote of deep appreciation was extended to them. A play entitled “Aunt Sophia Speaks” will be presented this (Thurs- day) evening, Jan. Slst, at 8.15, in the Sunday School Hall of Newtonka United Church by the WA. of Wil- lowdale under the ausnices of the local Women’s Association. A colored gentleman who appeared in court as a witness was asked: “What is your name?” “Calhoun Jefferson, sah.” “Can you sign your name?” “Rah 9 Y) The meeting closed with prayer by Mr. Edward Brett. A miscellaneous shower was given Miss Eleanor Moore at her home last Thursday evening by over fifty of her friends. Him to her marriage, which takes place this week. A vey happy evening was enjoyed and dainty re- freshments were served. A song service was held last Sun- day evening in the Unite<l Church. Special numbers were given by the choir and the congregation joined in singing many of the old time favorite hymns. Thursday evening by over fifty of her friends. PriOr to her marriage, which takes place this week. A vey happy evening was enjoyed and dainty re- freshments were served, A song service was held last Sunâ€" day evening in the United Church. Special numbers were given by the choir and the congregation joined in singing many of the old time favorite hymns. The Y.P.S. met last Wednesday eve ning with about eighty in attendance. The president, Mr. W. T. New, was in charge of the opening exercises, after which the meeting was handed over to the Literary‘Vice-President, Miss Doris Sodlen. The Young People’s quartette gave two selections. The guest speaker was Professor A. Baker of Toronto who spoke on “The Life and Works of Milton.” A hearty vote of thanks was extended to him for his very scholarly address. Wil- lowdale and Lansing Y.P. Societies were guests. Refreshments were sreved and a happy social hour srpent together. Slowly but steadily the Hepburn government is bringing order out of confusion. The whole problem of re- lief is being viewed, not as a tempor- ary matter, but as something which much he combatted with permanent ‘machinery and equally permanent 'measures. To-day the municipalities of Ontario know where they stand and the line of action they must take _to regain financial stability. A year ago this claim could not be made with any degree of accuracy, but a fresh viewpoint and a sound knowledge of (municipal affairs, plus untiring energy,â€"which the Hon. David Groll possessesâ€"has mad-e possible the brighter picture which has already been painted in bold strokes. Possess ing the confidence of his chief, the premier, as well as that of his col- leagues, the Minister of Welfare has gone far towards rehabilitating the forty insolvent municipalities and in bolstering up many others that were on the verge of bankruptcy. Much remains to be done. The financial burden of relief is a stag- V.‘ Miss Cora Good, Christian Fellow: ship Convener, will be in charge of the Y.P.S. meeting next; Monday night. A group of young people from Toronto will assist in the program. Among those who attended the W. M.S. annual meeting of Toronto Centre Presbyterial which was held in Deer Park United Church last Tuesday Were Mrs. A. W. Stephenson, Miss Lever, Mrs. James, Mrs. Hal- bert, Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. Soden. Miss Loraine Brown represented the Girls Mission (fircle. “I ask if you can write your name?” “Well, no sah, Ah nebber writes my name. Ah dictates it, suh.” CAN IT BE BQNE? -â€"- Do )ou think this Me: is practical? Write Ra) Gross In care of this newspaper AWKWARD FOLDING AND UNFOLDING OF A NEWSMPER OJULD Bi EUMINATED WITH THIS S|MPLE FOWET SIZE NEWSPAPER BINDER ... S‘MPLY ATI'ACH TO NEWSPAPERt- BEND AND FOLD IN ANY WAY DES‘RED. CAN IT BE DONE? THURSDAY, JANUARY 3lst, 1935 The Qeen’s Park ,Arena The Department of Welfare and Municipal Affairs has once agajn stolen the Queen’s Park Spotlight. In a clearâ€"cut and concise statement, Hon. David Croll, the former mayor of Windsor, has advanced another step in the trmendous scheme to sal- vage the forty wrecked municipal governments of the province. Bondholders who, in the flush days of the pre-depiiession era, invested their money in municipal bonds, have been the “forgotten men” of the day, but the Hepburn government has come to their rescue. Because a man holds bonds is no indication that he owns money. In many casw the situation was exactly the reverse. Many muniâ€" cipalities paid their obligations promptly when revenues were fat and steady but when the evil times came along the bondholders were left holdâ€" ing the bagâ€"an empty one. Much remains to be done. The financial burden of relief is a. stag- gering one and the province is paying out tremendous sums in order that its promise to the citizens may be kept. That promise, made during the [election campaigin, was to look after, Lin adequate fashion, the unfortunates ;who were compelled to look to gov. Iernme'nts for food and shelter, and ‘what is more, the Hepburn govern- ment has removed the morale-breaking ’features from the relief system. A lsystematic, dignified system has been given to the municipalities, and men and women need feel no longer that there is any stigma attached to being _on relief. So now the Minister of Welfare has told the 100 per cent municipalities that they must pay at least three per cent interest on their indebtedness. They must go after unpledged and un- paid taxes for the money. Those municipalities which have escaped the full effect of the searing blight and have been able to pay as much as five per cent must scale down their payments to three per cent and con» tribute something towards the costs of relief. And this is fair, taking into consideration the fact that the government has had to pay the whole cost of relief in these bankrupt areas. GENERAL CARTAGE by Truck WM. MCDONALD, Telephone 62. From Maple Gravel Pit SAND â€" GRAVEL MIR By Ray Cross Thornhil] ii