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The person or persons, who during this Christmas season, give of their means to feed those who faint from hunger, warm those who are perishing with cold, clothe those who are scantily dressed and shelter those who are homeless, may safely rely om this, that their food will be sweeter, their own fireside the cozier, their homes the more cheerful and their joys the more complete as a result of the part they have played in the helping to make others happy. Herein lies the secret to true happiness. An anon- ymous poet puts it in these words: Christmas is a time of secrets, So I’ll whisper one to you; Grandpa says that all who My it Find that every word is true: "Would you have a happy day? Give some happiness away.” Grandpa says this little secret Should be carried throu’ the Year, And if all would try to heed it, Earth would soon be" full of cheer: “Would you have a happy day? Give some happiness away.” Greater financial aid to the Provinces for relief pur- poses has been promised by the Dominion Government and the burdens of municipalities will be lightened considerably as a result of this action. The Interâ€"Provincial Conference at Ottawa took up the relief question as its first major problem. Every phase was fully covered by the Provincial Premiers and the Federal Prime Minister and it was agreed that a larger share of the cost of relief should come from the Ottawa Treasury. Premier Hepburn took a prominent part in the dis- cussions and was ably supported by Hon. David Croll and Attorney General Roebuck. The Ontario delegates, rep- resenting the largest and wealthiest Province in Canada, expressed their views with force and candor and they led many of the debates. The Ontario Premier, though far from being in the best of health, displayed all of his oldâ€" time ,vigor and fire and stood out from his confreres by the very force of his personality. Revision of the British North America Act by the Par- liament of Canada and the settling of many controversial issues which have arisen in recent years in connection with Dominion-Provincial jurisdiction, was endorsed by the con- ference. Mining taxation was also discussed and the On- tario delegation went on record as opposing further con- cessions to the mining industry in the way of decreased tax- ation. It is believed Premier Hepburn favors securing revenue from this industry which he maintains is well able to stand it. With tremendous financial problems confront- ing the Province, the Premier does not intend to overlook any legitimate source of revenue, particularly the prosper- ous gold mining industry of the Province. It is almost certain that the discussions at the Conâ€" ference will be translated into legislation, both Federally and Provincially, within the next few months. The pressing problem of relief, the revision of the B.N.A. Act and some sort of refunding plan on debts are certain to be dealt with by the House of Commons. Considerable benefit is expected as a result of the Ottawa Conference. Eight Libera} Premiers met with a Liberal Prime Minister of Canada and a spirit of co-opera- I get ?”; as we get older the question is, “What Will I Give?” This is as it should be for the true spirit of Christmas must ever be the spirit of Christ, which is epitomized in service to the glory of God and the uplift of others. Christmas his become synonomous with two things, giving and receiving. The younger we are the more we think of the latter. The big question then, is, “What will A CHRISTMAS SECRET What thoughts arise in our minds, what profound urges come into our breast, what noble actions are achieved when we think of Christmas. Christmas is the one season of the year that is not against anybody. It is for everybody. It seems that the best way to enjoy Christmas is by considering and contributing to the happiness of others, especially the children. This is truly a season when gift giving, sincere friendliness, and warm hearted hespitality find expression and foster a goodwill and a sense of ap- preciation and thoughtfulness of others which brighten many a countenance and bring happiness and joy to many a heart. Christmas is a time for renewal of spirit, for refur- bishing of hope, for putting away anger and all uncharit- ableness, and for showing goodwill toward our fellow men. The heart becomes like a rock garden in spring, blossoming under the warm rays of the sun. For a time at least, even the hardest-hearted can then see in the customs of Christ- mas, sométhing more than feeble ideas suited for weak- minded altruists. Each of us can then see that the altruist has really got hold of a great truth. A serious consideration of the meaning of Christmas naturally leads one to reflect on whys and wherefore of Christmas giving. Some say there should not be general giving at Christmas time such as we now practise; that the money and effort might better be spent in other ways. But it is just the trouble in selecting gifts, the perceptiveness shown by friends as to what will please other friends, Whether the gifts be large or small, the forethought and the sacrifices of time and money which build up for the great day such a spirit of sympathy and helpfulness. The gifts can hardly be omitted by those with money to spend. The spirit of peace and goodwill which prevails so generally at this season reflects the spirit of Christ. His coming to the world was an occasion of great rejoicing and so it is fitting that amid the joyous celebrations of Christ- mastide the outstanding significance of the day should be recognized and emphasized. A _ _ _ M CHRISTMAS HERE AGAIN The return of the Christmas season each year serves to remind us that the Prince of Peace still reigns supreme, and that the celebration of His birthday is a very significant event in the eyes of men. Established 1878 AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RICHMOND HILL THE LIBERAL PRINTING CO., LTD. J. Eachern Smith, Manager Member Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Subscription $1.50 per year â€" To the United States $2.00 Covering Canada’s Beat Suburban District Advertising Rates on Application. TELEPHONE 9. PAGE TWO RESULTS OF THE CONFERENCE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19th, 1935 THE LIBERAL 2. The B.N.A. Act. By a vote of nine to one, New Brunswick being the dissenter, it was agreed to seek a formula whereby Canada would acâ€" quire the power to amend its own constitution, just as Australia and other members of the British Com- monwealth do. The Minister of Jus- tice was instructed to convene a meeting of officials to work out a method, this in turn to be submitted to a later Conference. New Bruns- Wick’s representative was not in full accord with the resolution as passed. The same committee passed a reso- lution favoring the draft of new laws so as to provide uniform companies legislation throughout Canada. 3. Mining Development and Taxa- tion. The idea of applying uniform mining taxation in all provinces was abandoned as impracticable. A demand on the part of the provinces While new policies were being worked out and employment provided wherever possible, it was recommend- ed that the federal government sub- stantially increase its monthly relief grants to the provinces. Thongh the official statement did‘ not say so, the suggestion is that the increase be from 50 to 100 per cent, and that a large part of the ’increase be passed along to the municipalities. Thus the general expectation that a consider- able part of the burden be lifted from the cities and towns was substantial- ly realised. 1. Unemployment and relief: It was proposed that a distinction be made between persons unemployed be- cause of economic depression and those unvemployable because of mental or physical condition. The federal government would restrict its finan- cial responsibility to the former: the municipalities and provinces would alone be responsible for the latter. The training of youth and a more adequate apprenticeship system was recommended. The conference covered a lot of ter- ritory. In the following paragraphs the main achievements of each sec- tion are indicated: Ottawa, Dec. 17â€"The Dominion- Provincial conference grappled with‘ problems which have baffled to a} greater. or lesser extent the statesâ€"Ii :men of the world for several years.l It is not to be wondered at, perhaps, if the conference ended on a note of uncompleteness,_of uncertainty, even, in some respects of failure and de- feat. No magic formula was achieved which would banish the ills of unem- ployment and want, would balance budgets and increase government ser- 3 vices, would cut through constitution-l a1 knots or ease tax burdens. But it was something at least that some of these major problems were threshed‘ out in a spirit of friendly co-operatiOn ' The most urgent immediate problem,‘ the provision of funds for unemploy- ment relief, was solved in a tempor-l ary way, with some hope of more permanent achievements later on. Christmas _ ” v u'filyf Wm,” “SW ’ 35532) S . tion pervaded the deliberations, though, as expected, there were differences of opinion as to the methods which should be adopted to meet various problems. Western Canada delegates, faced with issues of a different nature from those of the east, sought Federal aid for their own worries, While the eastern-members had their particular problems to meet. But understanding prevailed throughout the sessions and the Conference wound up on a note of optimism. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE FATHER & MOTHER â€" SISTER OR BROTHER The farm, the house, or the car and a price convenient for all. A few suggestions would be A CAR, REFRIGERATOR, WASHING MACHINE, RADIO or a few smaller articles such as ELECTRIC CLOCKS, ELECTRIC HEATERS, TABLE LAMPS, FLOOR LAMPS, HOT PLATES, ELECTRIC IRONS, SANDWICH TOASTERS, WAFFLE‘ IRONS, FLASH- LIGHTS, DEFROSTER FOR THE CAR or numerous other articles Come in and see us about your gifts for Christmas. The Ottawa Spotlight Wm. NEAL THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO 4. Agriculture. It was agreed to ycontinue efforts to eliminate dupli- lcation between Dominion and Prov- inces in the agricultural field. The federal government was urged to re- duce the interest on farm loans to .four per cent, to keep the loans to reasonable size and to relax condit- ions so as to enable all farmers with . sufficient security to avail themselves Eof them. The Dominion was asked to ' restore its grant of $1,000,000 annual- ly for agricultural education. Export markets for agricultural products in general and potatoes in particular are to be explored and pushed wherever possible. 6. Financial. A number of pro- posals regarding the re-funding y.of loans, the reallocation of taxes, and setting up a National Loan Council, were examined. None was endorsed. This committee conducted some val- uable discussion, but resufted in no tangible achievements. At the same time some spadework was done which, when times grow a. little easier may result in momentous changes. Possible paths out of the financial morass were considered. The re-funding plan, by which the Domin- ion government would have guaran- teed provincial and municipal bonds so as to result in lower interest costs. encountered insuperable difficulties from both sides. 'A plan whereby the Dominion would give up some sources of taxation in exchange for relin- quishment of the relief burden was studied. Eianceâ€"What "cowards you men are! Father hasn’t the courage to tell you of his. for increased depletion allowances on ggold mines, and for a portion (50%) 30f the income tax collected from metal lmines was considered, and will come i‘before the federal Cabinet. The posâ€" sibility of stabilizing mining taxation over a period of years was investi- gated and the principle approved. Further reduction of import duties on mining machinery and equipme‘nt was agreed to. 5. Tourist Traffic and National Parks. A stock-taking of Canada’s tourist attractions is to be undertaken and a co-operative policy evolved for their preservation. Tourist bureau serviCes are to be co-ordinated. Nat- ional Parks are to be extended to all provinces. It was urged that it is vital to solve the problem of dust- free highways in the parks and' else- where. The Trans-Canada Highway is to be proceeded with on a basis of 50% from the province and a like amount from the Dominion. The el- imination of all possible highway level crossings was urged. An im- portant series of recommendations with respect to the regulation of: truck and bus traffic were passed. ‘ your father of my debts. Love is the gréatest force known in the world. Nothing else can re- concile a boy to soap and water. Fianc%I haven’t the courage to tell lem. In‘ gestions z for every extend to shop here YARDLE‘ WATE PEI ] wwzwwmeeew Neilson’s, AUSTII‘ Yonge St] WW g Yonge Street Richmond Hill %%3€W%%%WQ§WW ed and listened. All he heard was the car behind him crashing into his The Penaltyâ€"A careful driver ap- proached a railroad; he stopped, look- Cripple: “Well, I’ll be darned if I haven’t!” Curious Old Lady: “Why you'vePhone HYland 2081 Open Evening lost your leg, haven’t you?” Eve. Phone 9788 :AUSTIN’S DRUG STORE HARRY R. ROSE 40 Yonge St, Richmond Hill BARRISTERS-AT-LAW VERY’I‘HING considered, snap- chnnfpw: 9w: 2 1“ka Int. AS we Enlargements make iust about pertect gifts for any ocoasion. Here are two different enlargements from the same snapshot negative: one for Dad's desk at the office and the other for the living room out at Grandma's. D shooters are a lucky lot. As we have seen, they have the edge on ordinary mortals in the matter of really personal, meaningful Christ- mas cards. And snapshooters are lucky in that they have the means of creating gifts of exceptional charm and value for any occasion. These particular “means” are the snapshot negatives from which beautiful enlargements can be made. If you haven’t yetexperimented with enlargements, now’s the time. If you have a darkroom of your own, where you develop and print your own pic- tures, one of the simple modern en- Iargers will make it a vastly more fascinating place. But you get prac- tically the same pleasureâ€"and uhi- formly excellent workâ€"out of en- largements made from your films by any regular photo finisher. In enlarging a picture you get not only a bigger, more realistic image but the opportunity to select the best part of any negative for magni- fication. Suppose you have a good negative of the youngsters at play in the sandboxâ€"a picture which their grandparents would be delighted to have, enlarged, as a gift. But sup- pose there’s something incongruous â€"a wash on the line, a lawn mower or anything else that doesn’t add a thing to the charm of the viewâ€"to the right or left of the children. With an enlargement, that distract- ing, unnecessary feature can be com- pletely eliminated. There’s nothing complicated or difficult about enlarging. It’s exactly YARDLEYS TOILETRIES WATERMAN’S FOUNTAIN PENS PEN AND PENCIL SETS FINE GIFT STATIONERY Let us help solve your Gift Prob- lem. In our store you will find sug- gestions and our stock includes gifts for every member of the family. We extend to you a cordial invitation to shop here this Christmas. JUST A FEW SUGGESTIONS: Neilson’s, Holly’s and Hunt’s Chocolates Office Hoursâ€"~Every Monday and Thursday Afternoon and by appointment Toronto Office: 100 Adelaide Street West Telephone ELgin 9263-4 ROSE & HERMAN Christmas Gift Suggestions THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19th, 1935 J ohns-ton & Cranston MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF CANADIAN & FOREIGN like a “magic lantern” or stereopti-v con. The only difference is that you use a negative film instead of a lan- tern slide and project the image on light-sensitive paper instead of a silver screen. By masking out the undesired parts of the negative you keep them from reaching the paper. Any photo shop will explain this and other details more fully for you. Enlargements may be of almost any size. Any good negative, no mat- ter how small, may be “blown up” to make a picture five or six times the size of the original. A sharp 21/4, x 314 inch film will easily give you a. sparkling 8 x 10 inch enlargement. But that is by no means the limit. Enlargements have been made to cover an entire wall of a room. But such jobs are not recommended for folks such as ourselves. (Not unless you’re wealthy.) A word about subjects for enlarge- mentsâ€"particularly if they’re to be used as gifts. Choose pictures that will mean something to the recipi- ents. A shot of Fido trying to climb a tree after Cleo, the cat, will be vastly appreciated by big brother or sister away at college, but it won’t mean very much to Aunt Cynthia who doesn’t care for either dogs or cats. Some of the best enlargements we’ve seen have been landscapesâ€" or seascapes. Mountains usually make good pictures. But if they’re to be given as remembrances, choose landscapes familiar to those who will get the pictures. Granite Monuments 1849 Yonge St. (east side) Between Merton & BaJliol Sh. JOHN VAN GUILDER. LOUIS HERMAN Telephone 133