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‘ A [0 “Richmond Hill islprogwressing very favorably and the financial position ‘of the municipality at the end of 1936 is the best in many years,” :said clerk and treasurer Mr. A. J. Hume in presiding for the thirty- second consecutive time at the Rich- mond Hill annual nomination meet. 'iiig Monday evening. Quoting comâ€" parative figures to show the pro- gress made Mr. Hume stated that 'in 1926 the per capita debt of the village amounted to $223, while to- dayl this per capita debt was re. duced to $175.00. This very sub- -stantial reduction he said shows the wonderful record of economy and administration on the part of our councils. Likewise the tax rate in 1926 was 51 mills while in 1936 it had been reduced to 471/2 mills. In the face of a decreasing tax rate, increased payments had been made on the principal of our debt. In 1926 although the tax rate was 51 mills Lio=o===o=tor we only paid $5,349.00 on account of principal but in the year 1936 with a tax rate of 471/2 mills we have paid off $9,379.00 of principal. In these days said the clerk when so many municipalities are in default of both principal and interest it is gratifying to be able ’00 say that Richmond Hill is not owing one cent of either principal or interest and that every dollar due for principal or interest has been met. Referring to the waterworks de- partment the treasurer pointed out that receipts in that department had increased from $3,988 in 1926 to $6,388 in 1936 due to the increased number of services which now num- ber 260. Last year a new chlorin- ating machine was installed at a cost of $700.00 and this year a. new heating system at a cost of $450.00 but in the face of these large ex- penditures the waterworks was able to pay all current charges and $1500 towards the debenture payment. Re- ports received weekly by the Board of Health on the water supply with the exception of a couple of weeks in the very dry weather were always the best. WWWMMWQQM WWOMNMWM WWWW Richmond Hill Finances Best For Many Years Is Report of Treasurer In the electric-light department the reserve fund at the commence- ment of the year was about $5000. °=°=Ofl0 WWWMOWW VOL. LVL “YORK COUNTY’S '1 NEWSIEST i NEWSPAPER C A. P I YIg-IEE MO. 2172 Jean Harlow-William Powell-Myrna Loy-Spencer Tracy 8311:5123: “313L150 LADY “my?” Debt, Taxes and Overdraft Substantially Reduced in Recent Yearsâ€"Tax Collections Fifteen Per Cent Better This Yearâ€"Candidates For Office Speak at Annual Nomination Meeting “BIG” NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY STUART ERWIN in WOMEN ARE TROUBLE Added for Matinee Only ROBINSON CRUSO New Year’s Eve Midnight Show AIR CONDITIONED PARKING FOR 300 CARS THE MAGNIFICENT BRUTE Favors to All Continuous Show 1.30 to 11.30 Joan Crawford - Robt. Taylor - Lionel Barrymore Franchot Tone THURS., FRI., SAT., DEC. 31 - JAN. 1 - 2 MON., TUES., WED., JANUARY 4 - 5 - 6 VICTOR McLAGLEN - BINNIE BARNES GORGEOUS LADY CROSBY MEMORIAL RINK, UNIONVILLE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3IST AT 11.15 ROBERT YOUNG SWORN ENEMY SKATING 9.00 T0 12.30. DANCING 12.30 TO 2.00 A-M. FUN AND SURPRISES FOR EVERYBODY REGULAR SKATING EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING in - FLORENCE RICE This at the end’ of the year would be reduced to about $2000 due to refunds made to consumers and to a reduction in rates. Tax collections this year are ap- proximately 15 per cent better than last year and payment of arrears about $1000 better than in 1935. ‘The overdraft at the bank which a few years ago was as high as $14,000.00 was reduced by the end of 1935 to $8,500 and this year it has again been reduced to only $6,- 000.00. Summing it all up said the clerk, I am happy to say that on the whole things look better for Richmond Hill than for some time and I sincerer hope that things will continue to progress. James McLean v James McLean, member of the 1936 council and a candidate for reeve for 1937 was the first speaker called on following the remarks of [the clerk and treasurer. Mr. McLean said he was pleased to see so many in at. tendance as it showed the interest people were taking in the affairs of the town. I am glad too to hear the very satisfactory report given by our esteemed clerk as I am sure it is very gratifying to us all. As intiâ€" mated at the final meeting of coun- cil I am a candidate for the reeve-‘ ship in 1937. When our present reeve took office he stated that he would not want the reeveship for long and that two or three years would be all he would care about. Now he has had four good years and we have given him good support and I thought it was time some of the council made a move. I think it is the ambition of all who serve in council to one day serve as Reeve, and having serv- ed you as councillor for several years I would like the honor of saying that I served as Reeve of Richmond Hill. If I am elected I will not want it for long, two or three years and I will be satisfied. I assure you I am not seeking the position for the re- muneration there is in it but only for the honor of representing you here and at County Council as reeve. I’d like to have it said of me that one time I was reeve of Richmond (Continued on page 4.) Admission 45c. plus Tax THEATRE ‘°=0=O=O_‘l $5 10:0 RICHMOND HILL. ONTARIO THURSDAY, DECEMBER Slst, 1936. “In Essentials. Unity; In Non-essentials, Liberty 5 In All Things, Charity" Reeve J. A. Greene who is com- pleting his fourth term as Reeve is appealing to the electors on the re- cord of his four year administration. He points to the fine financial posi- tion of the municipality, the reduc- tion in debt and taxes during his regime, and asks the electors who think his record merits approval to cast their vote for him. During his term of office he has been a tireless worker and has devoted himself zeal- ously to the duties of his office as well as being very active in all branches of community life. He has served the town as Reeve during a very difficult period, a period when many municipalities less cape.ny run went into default and bankruptcy. He points to the important problems which Will come up for discussion in the County Council in the coming year and offers his services to the ratepayers to see these questions through to the conclusion. He has for his slogan “Continue Efficient Administration.” a, Reeve and three public school trus- tees, the members of the municipal council having been elected by ac- clamation. Reeve J. A. Greene is seeking re-election and is opposed for the reeveship by councillor James McLean. Four candidates are seek- ing‘ the three seats on the Board of Education, three members of last year’s board, L. A. Hill, A. D. Buchanan and] P. E. Angle, and the new candidate is James Butler. The polls will open at the Municipal Building at 8 am. and will remain open. until 7 o’clock in the evening. in the history of the municipality. Both candédates‘ are busy‘ this week in an aggressive campaign which in- eludes a house to house canvass. There are few who will predict the outcome of the contest and it is the general feeling that whoever wins the margin of victory will be very small. A few who pride themselves on their ability to forecast elections even predict that a half dozen votes may decide the Winner. Councillor James McLean who is putting up a very strong bid for the reeveship honors claims that the reeveship is no lifetime job. He says it is the commendable ambition of any man who serves on council to serve in the higher office as Reeve and as the present Reeve has served for four years he is stepping up to seek the Reeve’s chair. Mr. McLean has been a lifelong citizen of the district and has served faithfully and well on the municipal council for several years. He also has been active in community life and has rendered valuable service in many organizations which claimed his in- terest and support. He is probably the most Widely known citizen ever to seek office in the village. From one end of Ontario to the other he is known as a champion plowman and has acted as plowring judge, field crop judge, or fall fair judge in pracâ€" tically every Ontario centre and has represented Ontario in this capacity in different parts of Canada. He is a Past President of the Ontario Plowmen’s Assoc., the Ontario Fairs and Exhibitions Assoc, the Ontario Seed Growers Assoc. and is identi- fied with many Agricultural underâ€" takings. A few years ago he was honored by being made an honorary Indian chief at the Brantford Indian Reserve, his Indian name being Te- haka-ne-ratich, which in English means “a judge or a man who runs things." No one can question Mr. McLean’s claim to being the first In- dian Chief ever to aspire to office in this fair village. Mr. McLean’s slogan is “Merits prOmotion and pledges careful attention to civic afâ€" Richmond Hill electorsv will go to the polls on Monday next to elect “The contest for the reeves‘nip pro- mises to be one of the closest battles PREDICT CLOSE CONTEST FOR REEVESHTP OF RICHMOND HILL fairs.” . A. Greene and James McLean Conducting Aggressive Campaigns and Few Votes May Decide the Winnerâ€" Four Seek Three Seats on School Board EMhmmL Election of officers in the various‘ organizations of the church are the order of the day now. Last week the W.M.S. held their annual meet. ing at the parsonage and encouragâ€" ing reports were read and the foil. ‘owing officers were elected for the coming year: Honoraryi Presidents, Mesdames Brumrwell, Brown, Boyn- ton, Nichols, Stoutenburgh and Miss Hopper; Pres, Mrs. J. MacDonald; lst viceâ€"pres, Mrs. Haig; 2nd vice- pres, Mrs. H. D. McCague; rec. ec., Mrs. P. Willows; ass’t. sec., Mrs. Herman Mortson; corr. sec.,l Mrs. Alvin Caseley; treas., Mrs. Ralph Boynton; pianist, Mrs. Ross Nichols; Christian Stewardship, Mrs. R. E. Perkins, Mrs. H. Smith; Finance. secretary, Mrs. L. L. Nichols and‘ Mrs‘. Acreman; supply sec., Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Ridley, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Jaques, Mrs. L. Boynton, Mrs. Valliere, Mrs. Alvin Frisby; Literaâ€" ture Sec., Mrs. Klinck; Temperance Sec., Mrs. Egbert Avison; Flowers and Sunshine Sec., Mrs. E. Caseley; Mission Band Sec., Mrs. Haig; Baby Band Sec., Miss M. Sanderson; Ass. Helper, Mrs. H. D. McCague; 'Pres-s Sec., Miss E. I. Mortson; Aud- itors, Mrs. W. Brumwell, Mrs. M. Avison; Social Committee, Miss M. Sanderson, Mrs. Collard, Mrs. Den- ms. The candidates for reeve are close personal friends and have worked to. gether for many years on the coun- cil. the Fair Board and many other organizations. Whatever bitterness there may be in the campaign, it certainly will not be on the part of the two candidates themselves. After the official nomination both shook hands and declared that whatever the outcome it would make no diffâ€" erence in their friendship. However their friendship does not prevent them conducting aggressive cam- paigns and both have been very busy: during the week. Monday night aâ€" bout 8.30 if you phone our office office we will tell you flhe result. Yes, this is the week for framing those new resolutions of which we have so much at the beginning of a new year and so little at the end. Let us make the “as usual” and keep them “as is unusual” and thereby realize some of our ideals, at least. Well, what sort of weather can we expect for New Year’s: Day? We have had many kinds during' the month of December but for New Year’s. Day we ask for “the best yet,” in order to start the new reso- lutions off right. On Wednesday night at 8 o'clock the Women’s Association are held- ing their annual meeting- at the home of Mrs. Harold Mortson. A report of this will be given in The Liberal next week. On Monday afternoon a health course under the direction of” Miss F. Alexander will begin. A good at. tendance is hoped for. The first meeting will be held in the base- ment of the church, the other meet. ing-s to be in the community hall. The meetings Will begin at 2 o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. P. Willows and Miss Alma Atwood, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fegil spent Christmas at the home of Miss Atwood’s parents. Mi‘ss‘ At- wood did not retuurn until Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Faucett and Joanne of Melbourne, Mr. and Mrs. John King and baby1 Jean spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mortson. Mr. and Mrs. Hamld Mortson took tea and spent the evening- with Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Sanderson and Miss Sanderson pm Tuesday afternoon. On Christmas Day Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Agar journeyed to Toronto to spend the day at the home of their daughter Mr. and Mrs. Stan Young. VICTORIA SQUARE A very successful birthday party‘ was held at the home of Jean Rob.‘ inson onl Saturday evening. Five tables- of Court Whist were played and the prize Winners were, ladies, Jean Parks, Dora McDonald; gents; Desmond Partridge, Bill Bailey. Other games were played and a dainty lunch served by the hostess. The Citizenship Committee was in charge of the Y.P.S. meeting held in the Presbyterian Sunday School‘ Room on Monday evening. Bob Mann-" ing' gave the topic and chose as his subject “The Value of Time." The Scripture was read by Bruce McDon; aid and prayer by Margaret Brown- lee. A duet was given by Ruther- ford Brothers. At the close of the meeting games were played directed by the social committee. ' Rev. Norman and Mrs. Keffer and Mildred' of Hespeler, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Keffer and Mr. Reynold Kef- fer spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Keffer. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Farr and Mrs. J. Jackson of Weston spent Christ. mas with Mr. and Mrs. H. Jackscm. Dr. and Mrs. Wagner and Dougâ€" las of Elmira spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. Jackson, Mrs. Wagâ€" ner remaining this week. Mr. Bovair and Mr. and Mrs. Stew- art Wark of Carrville, Miss S. Jenn- ings, Mrs. J. Jennings and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Barber of Toronto spent Christmas Day with Mr, and Mrs. Harry Jennings. Miss Agnes Couper of Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. W. Couper and James of Sutton spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Couper. Miss A'g'nes McLeanl of Toronto visited on Sunday with Miss Mar. jorie Ingram. Mr. and Mrs. C. Ball and Mr. and Mrs. W. Jones and family of To- ronto spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. J. Ball. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Barkemeyer and sons Bob and Dan of McKees. port. Pa. spent several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bailey. MAPLE NEWSY NOTES SINGLE COPIES 5c. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Mr. and Mrs. W. Orr and family, Mr. and Mrs. F. Oliver and family and Mr. and Mrs. K. Themas and family spent Christmas Day'- with Mr. and Mrs. G. Thomas. Rev. and Mrs. G. Coulter and Miss Isobel of Toronto spent. Christmas with Rev. and Mrs. Partridge. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Robeson and Douglas were Christmas visitors of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Robeson. Mr. and Mrs. David Snider, Mr. Rueben Keffer, Mrs. W. Campbell and Mr. Wm. Campbell of Toronto spent Christmas with Mr. Hiram Keffer. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Keys and fam- ily of Toronto visited on Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Keys. Mr. and Mrs. W. Lewis, Mrs. T. Brown and Russell and Mr. Rny Bastein of Toronto were Christmas visiters at Mrs. W. Miller’s. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Baileyt, Mr. Bruce Currie and Mr. and Mrs. Got. don Ross of Rochester spent Christâ€" mas with Mrs. G. W. Bailey. Miss Dorothy Brown of McKees_ port is spending a week with her cunt Mrs. H. C. Bailey. Mr. Gordon Jackson, son of MI. and Mrs. G. H. Jackson of Gadsby, Alberta, is spending a month with his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Saigeon. Miss Olive White of Toronto spent Christmas with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. White. No. 27.