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doing The moratorium on municipal elections announced this week naturally raises the question of the advisability of longer terms for municipal councillors It is argued that "a one year term is too short as it takes a new member a Considerable time to learn the ropes and often when the time of his greatest usefulness arrives he is left at home by the people’s votes. There is something in the arguâ€" ‘ment and it is possible two year terms would be an imâ€" ‘provement. However it is also true that while a one yea}; term may be too short for a good man it is altogether too long for a poor one. BUY A POPPY The approach of November 11th each year calls to 'mind the noble deeds and sacrifice of our soldiers in the last great war. The poppies offered for sale help in giv- ‘ing comforts to those who are still suffering from that War. Although we are now engaged in another war we 'must not be unmindful of their sacrifice and we would hope for a most generous response to the Poppy Fund 'appeal this year. The 1939 pheasant shoot in the district has now pass- ed into history and general comment confirms the oplnion "oft expressed in these columns that a few careless and thoughtless individuals are very injurious to the reputa- tion of hunters. In the main sportsmen who hunt are "good fellows with every respect for the rights and propâ€" erty of others. That very small percentage who are not 'do the sport of hunting inestimable harm and are the 'cause of so many “no hunting” signs. There are two paraâ€" mount considerations for a successful hunting season. 'One is the exercise of care to avoid accidents and the other 'is respect for the property of others. A clean slate along Ehese lines will mean a happy hunting season for every- ’ ody. ' The municipal council of Richmond Hill has not yet seen fit to rescind their prohibitory by-law passed early this year regarding the wrecking of used cars. Mr. Parisi is now conducting such a business here in what we believe ‘to be a most orderly and acceptable manner and it would be indeed unfortunate if the council members should perâ€" sist in their attitude and force this business to leave town. We have suggested several times in these columns that ‘the common sense and businessâ€"like step for the council ‘to take is to rescind the present by’law and substitute for ‘it one licensing wrecking places making every provision for frequent inspection to make sure the place is never ‘objectionable. If the council members are in any doubt about public sentiment on the matter we suggest that they submit the question to the ratepayers at the coming mun- icipal elections. We have no doubt but that the ratepay- ‘ers by an overwhelming majority would vote to let Mr. Parisi continue in business subject to reasonable munici- pal regulations. Surely nothing could be more fair than this proposal because we cannot conceive of any member 'of council wishing to hold office and flout public opinion. The bowling club, offering facilities for an ideal sum- mer sport, is an asset to the town and deserves encour- agement. If the town council sees fit to subsidize other ‘sport and we think they are justified, we see no reason why they should discriminate against the bowlers. We ‘do not think citizens of Richmond Hill would object if the municipality extended tax exemption and free water to ‘the bowling club. Such action which is general in other towns, would materially assist in keeping alive a sport in Richmond Hill which is in grave danger of being discon- ‘tinued unless some such assistance is forthcoming. BOWLERS SENSE DISCRIMINATION Bowlers in Richmond Hill feel they are badly treated in comparison to those engaged in other sporting activities and to those who make up bowling clubs in other towns. They feel somewhere in officialdom there is discrimination against the popular summer game of bowls. The fact is that while the municipality extends a helping hand to other branches of sport the last pound of flesh is exacted in dealing with the bowlers who pay municipal taxes on their greens, as well as water rates and electric light ‘charges. The Bowling Club which this year had sixty- seven members is carrying a heavy burden of debt and is in financial difficulties and there is a general feeling 'that at least the municipality should give the bowlers ex- emption from taxation and water rates. No one can predict how long this war will continue and opinions of well informed observers vary from one to ten years. Supposing it is five years it places on the shoulders of municipal electors next January the responsiâ€" bility of selecting a municipal council for that long period. The Municipal Affairs Minister urges that electors exert themselves to the utmost to place in office men and women of the highest calibre. He says it is important that cit- izens elect the very best men possible for the respective ‘offices and urges‘that men of ability and experience and undisputed loyalty should be entrusted with municipal adâ€" ministration while the warrisrin progress. ""“ifirfi‘fiowé‘iiiu‘tii'ihe end of the yélr ratepayers should give increasing interest to municipal affairs that they may be fully informed and qualified to make the best possible selection at the coming elections. The announcement by Hon. Eric Cross, Ontario’s Min- ister of Municipal Affairs that after next January there will be no municipal elections until the conclusion of the war adds new importance to the coming municipal elec- tions. We doubt the wisdom or necessity of the move but we have no say in that and must face the situation and make the best of it. Every community these days is one continuous round activ1t1es. A host of worthwhile causes seek your sup- .‘f. It is well to heed the advice not to weary in well- COMING MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TAKE ON NEW IMPORTANCE Established 1878 AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY _ PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RIC-IHMOND HILL THE LIBERAL PRINTING CO., LTD. J. Eachern Smith, Manager _ .iember Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Sunscription $1.50 per year -â€" To the United States $2.00 Covering Canada“: Best Suburban District Advertising Rates on Application. TELEPHONE 9 PAGE TWO THURSDAY, NOVEMBER THAT CAR WRECKING BY-LAW TOO SHORT AND TOO LONG H’APPY HUNTING SEASON “THE LIBERAL” A BUSY TIME 2nd, 1939. “Well I’ll be dingbusted,” he said. “See that chap. He couldn’t even wait until I got through with yOu. Must be in an awful hurry. You know, I remember the time when they would 'be tickled to death to wait around for an hour for a hair- cut or shave. They would get out the checker board or a deck of cards and have a swell time until one of in us hollered‘ ‘next please. And a sad look came into his eye as he said, “Gee, but things have changed. Some of them can’t wait two minutes any more. I wonder what all this mad rush is about anyâ€" \V a y And when we left the ‘barber chair we wondered the same thing. The tendency these days is to expect speed in everything. If a clerk in a store is not ready to serve us we walk into another store. We hate And. there was a sad look in the barber’s eye. Before he opened his mouth we knew he was dreaming of the good old days when the menâ€" folk liked to see the shop full of customers and an opportunity to dis- CUSS the affairs of the day. And then the barber began to talk. Next to a newspaper office, per- haps the best neWS dispensing centre is the barber shop, and if you are not particular about the accuracy of the news that’s a good! place to hear it, says the Fort Erie Times-Review. In addition to being a centre for the dissemination of news the barâ€" ber shop is quite often a miniature house of commons with full dress debates on every imaginable sub- ject. This has been true of barber shops for many decades, but even this is changing now. 'The other day while undergoing one of our infrequent haircuts we got discussing things with the bar- ber. Apart from a gentleman in the next chair, the shop was desert- ed. After a little while a prospect~ ivve customer came in, and! seeing both chairs occupied decided he couldn’t wait and off he went. to wait a chair who used the scarfs for gunâ€"wipes, nor di¢ I see the socks referred to or meet the writer of the famous couplet: “Thanks for the soaks. Some fit; I use one for a helmet and one for a mittâ€"” I wish I had. No machines could have turned out that useful master~ piece of knitting when the intention had been entirely different, and I like to think that the knittee came back and‘ married the knitter. Even her bunglings would be for his ser- vice and comfort; and think of the laughs they could have. I fear, how- eVer, that that poet was’ never near- er the front than ‘1‘obab1y Times Square, New Yorkâ€"(From the Whitby Gazette) . “As an unsound economic venture, the knitting of soldiers’ socks by hand would be difficult to. surpass or even equal, but.in the spiritual realms beyond our ken its value can only be dimly imagined. This hand- iknitting is like the quality of mercy; lit blesses the one who works and the one who receives. ‘Man does not live by bread alone.’ Even the feelâ€" ing of those who like a little pub- licity are not altogether to be de~ spised. They meanâ€"at least â€" a desire to coâ€"operate. “I want to be- long." It is not only the Abbey that, as Kipling says, makes us “We.” In wartime the humble knitting of socks also has that effect on lonely and anxious women. During the Great War .many opportunities for observation and the acquiring of in.- formation at first hand were someâ€" what exceptional and I have always thought and said’ that the reports of “wasted: supplies” were very much exaggerated. War- is itself terrible and tragic waste, and in the long list of thirigs wasted and de~ strayed from 1914 to 1918 I would certainly place the wool wasted on) badly hand-knitted socks at the very foot of the list; and deservedly so I never met, among the hundreds to whom I spoke, the soldier or sailor SPEED INVADES THE BARBER SHOP seems to sum up the case very and her views, we feel sure, w endorsed by Whitby ladies who already embarked on or are to do so on the patriotic wa effort. The writer in the To p’aper says: Should the women knit socks for the Canadian soldier? This question is being discussed in almost every newspaper one lifts, and while vari- ous views are expressed, even in edi- burial columns, a lady writer in a recent. issue of the Globe and Mail KNITTING FOR SOLDIERS THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL. ONTARIO Views of Others on Timdy Topics he barber are about : wartime 6 Toronto ms eye 5 have Yt wait wonder ut anyâ€" ?1‘ chair :. The expect Ierk in us we '9 hate how or .H J LL ~ 00 oaonnoowwm” “‘9 1 Wowem well, 11 be have Comfort features are emphasized throughout the design. Seats are built for restful riding. Front seat backs are of new resilient type. Cushions have a new “floating” edge. Drivers’ seats are adjustable two ways they rise as they are moved forward. Bodies are scientif- ically soundproofed, shutting Out roas noises. An “easy-shift” trans- mission, permitting speeds to be changed quietly; new design curved disc wheels also contribute to quiet- ness. Quick stopping hydraulic brakes are continued on all models. All Ford oars have improved! spring- suspension with a longer, more flexible front spring. A tor- sion bar rideâ€"stabilizer provides an exceptionally comfortable steady ride. The ride-stabilizer also contri- butes to firmer, easier steering. Front and rear springs of Deluxe cars are equipped with metal cov- ers. Large double-acting hydraulic shock absorbers with self-sealing construction are fitted on all cars. 'The new Ford cars are big and powerful in appearance. Body lines are pleasingly streamlined. Front ends are distinctiver modern with low radiator grilles, long hoods and deeply roun‘dv‘ed fenders. The trime tailored interiors are attractive with plenty of seat room, leg room, e1b0w room and shoulder room. Many New Improvements In Ford Mercury Cars With a new fingertip gearshift, controlled ventilation, Sealed Beam Headlamps, improved ride and ad]- vanced styling in all models, Ford V-8, Deluxe Ford and Mercury 8 ears for 1940 are announced by Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. The points on which Wisconsin judges a Fbeltter-than-average farmer are interesting- as a basis for com- parison, and: provide food for thought as to the practical service a farmer can rend-er to himself, his neighbors and his community. By suggestion, there is also set forth a gnoup of principles as» to what a farmer should be. The virtue of these contests is that they set up an ideal toward which farmers may strive. â€" The Hanover Post. WWM”M0 b E RESIDENCE BURGLARY INSURANCE 06.00% 1. Has he developed a product of such quality that it commands a consistently higher than the aver- age market price? 2. Has he deâ€" vised or adlopted a superior method of marketing? 3. Is‘ he a broad- mi'ndred‘, co-ioperative citizen, interâ€" ested in worthwhile community ac- tivities and active in their promo- tion? 4. Does he run his farm as a business, studying costs? 5. Does he fos‘ber the education of his son in farming, and co-operate with him in a program of directed practice ‘that will further his training for efficiency in farming? The same idea is‘ carried out in other provinces; and in states across the line. The other day 100 farm- ers marched up to the grandstand at a Wisconsin State Fair and were given a svpeciai certificate of recog- nition as better-than-average farm- ers. They didn't win the award b‘y painting the ‘barn or cutting the grass, but were selected: by vote of Future Farmersl chapters, who took into consideration the following points: BETTER-THAN-AVERAGE FARMERS .« Ontario has been fortunate in hav- ing a progressive policy emanate from the legislative buildings, and designed to make better farmers of the boys and men who are the back- bone of rural life in the province. In a variety of plowing and judg- ing contests, in fall fairs, in work among the juniors, in efforts to in- crease the number of purebred ani- mals, and even in home improvement contests, the Department of Agri- culture is seeking to make rural life more attractive and more successâ€" ful, as well as more remunerative. funny thing about it is that nine out of ten of us who are in such a mad rush haven’t anything else to do. Shakespeare has the phrase for it, “Much ado about nothing.” General Insurance Richmond Hill Ont Protect yourself against loss of -valuable property with a Residence Burglary Policy. Fbr rates etc. apply J. R. HERRINGTON Ontario Copies of the list of lands for sale for arrears of taxes may be had in the Office of the Treasurer, J. M. McDonald, Maple, Ontario. The List of lands for sale for ar- rears of taxes in the Township of Vaughan was published in the On- tario Gazette on the 5th day of Au- gust, 1939. The sale will be held on the ab0ve (late at the hour of 10 o’clock in the forenaon in the Municipal Hall in the Village of Richmond Hill. Dated at Richmond Hill, August 10th, 1939. Copies of said list may be had at my office. Notice is hereby given that unleSS the arrears of taxes and! costs are sooner paid, the Treasurer will pro- ceed to sell the lands on the day and at the place named in such List pub- lished in the Ontario Gazette. The date of sale named in said List is the 8th day of November, 1939, at 10 a.m. The sale will take place at the Township Hall, Vellore. By virtue of a warrant issued by the Reeve of the Village of Rich- mond Hill dated the lst day of Au- gust 1939 and to me directed, com- manding me to proceed with the colâ€" lection of arrears of taxes, tOgether with the fees and expenses, I hereby give notice that the list of lands liable to be sold has been prepared, and is being pwblished In the On- tario Gazette under the date of Sept-ember 3rd, and that, unless the said arrearsâ€" of taxes and costs are sooner paid, I shall, on the 18th day of December 1939 proceed to sell the said lands to discharge the said arrears of taxes and the charges thereon. Dated at Unionville, August 24th, 1939‘ TREASURER‘S SALE OF LANDS IN ARREARS 0F TAXES Dated at Maple, this August, 1939. Copies of said list may be had at my office. The adjourned sale, if one is ne- cessary, will be held on Thursday, let day of December, 1939, at the same hour and the same place. The sal'e will be held on the above date at the hour of 10 o’clock in the forenoon in the Township Hall, Unionville. By virtue of a warrant issued by the Reeve of the Township of Mark- ham dated the 17th day of August 1939 and to me directed, com-mand- ing‘ me to proceed with the collec- tion of arrears of taxes, together with the fees and expenses, I hereby give notice that the list of lands liable to be sold has been prepared, and is being published in the On- tario Gazette under the date of September 2nd, 1939, and‘ that, un- less the said arrears of taxes and costs are sooner paid, I shall, on the 7th day of December 1939 proceed to sell the said lands to discharge the said arrears of taxes and the charges thereon. TREASURER’S SALE OF LANDS IN ARREARS OF TAXES VILLAGE OF RICHMOND HILL GO: From noon Friday, Nov. 10, to 2.00 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 12. RETURN: Leave destination not later than midnight. Monday, Nov. 13, 1939. Minimum Special Fare 25:} Tickets and information from any agent TOWNSHIP OF VAUGHAN TINSMITHING FURNACES â€" PLUMBING HEATING Septic Tanks Installed Pumps Barn & Stable Equipment 74 Yonge btreet RAIL FARES TOWNSHIP OF MARKHAM FARE AND ONE-QUARTER FOR ROUND TRIP TAX SALE NOTICE R. H. KANE CHARLES HOOVER, J. M. McDONALD, Treasurer. A. J. HUME, Village Treasurer. Township Treasurer. 4th THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd, 1939. of GENERAL CARTAGE by Truck WWW SAND â€"â€" GRAVEL WM. MCDONALD N00 Phone HYland 2081 Open Evenings Res. Phone 9788 MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF CANADIAN & FOREIGN Granite Monuments LIFE, FIRE. ACCIDENT. SICKNESS PLATE GLASS, AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY. GUARANTEE BONDS SPECIAL RATES TO FARMERS INSURANCE BALING Hay & Straw Bowden Lumber & Con] (30.. LTD LUMBER OF AN. KINDS lnsulex. Donnacona Board. etc. LANSING WILLOWDALE 42 HUDSON m4 Johnston & Granston “What became of that portable garage of yours?” “I tied the deg to it the other day and a cat came by." MONDAY. NOVEMBER 6th 11 A.M. for the transaction of General Business Dated at Maple this 2nd day November, 1939. 60R WORD AND LUMBER BOTH ARE GOOD - - WE HANDLE NAUQHT BUT Having taken over Moore Bros. baling business I am pre- pared to bale hay and straw on short notice. Price rea- sonable. Latest facility for moving outfit. fifiifl’PARI) «x: GILL LUMBER CO. JONES COAL Co. Carload of Soya Bean Meal arriving last week of October Oil Cake Meal - Gluten Meal Mixed Chop and Oat Chop coarse or fine Call to see these feeds and you will buy Phones: Evenings 82W The regular November meeting of the Vaughan Township Council will be held in the Township Hall, Vellore Lehig_h ’Viialley ON ALL CARS TARIFF & NONTARIFF CO’S A. G. Savage 1849 Yonge St. (east side) Between Merton & Balliol Sts. Telephone 62 Thornlfill From Maple Gravel Pit Vaughan Council Successor to Moore Bros. MASSEY-HARRIS AGENT Farm Implements, Machinery and Repairs Telephone Richmond Hi]! 39 Beatty Farm Equipment ANTHRACITE “The Coal That Satisfies” RICHMOND HILL, ONT. PERCY COBER Charles Graham THE MILL Phone Stouffville 7313 Gormley RR. 1 RICHMOND HILL Old Post Office Richmond Hill Telephone 188 Day 139 day of