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VOL. LVIV. WORK BOOTS FOR SALE AT REASONABLE PRICES “26 YEARS IN THE SAME STAND” Meals & Lunches, Candy & Ice Cream YONGE ST. RICHMOND HILL TWO CHAIRS NO WAITING Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobaccos 50 YEARS IN THE SAME STAND YONGE ST. RICHMOND HILL YONGE ST. Expert Shoe Repair 67 Yonge St. ALL OUR WORK GUARANTEED WANT ADS 'COVER AND DISCOVER A MULTITUDE 0F NEEDS Richmond Hill 50. to $1.00 Store The Rustic Inn Stan Ransom J. BOBYK, Proprietor R. CAUTHERS, Manager COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIME‘NTS OF COMPLTMENTS 0F BARBER @ng EWme RICHMOND HILL Richmond Hill RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 2nd, 1940. “Make me over Mother April When the sap begins to stir.” So wrote Bliss Carman when the first shrill notes of the frogs and hylas issued forth from the ponds and marshes, and the harsh tones of the purple grackles sound- ed like the rusty doors of winter creaking as they opened to admit the spring. Spring is here. On the hillsides of the maple sugar bush the pink, blue and white faces of hypaticas are lifted to the warmth of the April sun. A]- most overnight this Canada of ours will become a land of green, growing things, and we, the fortunate dwellers thereon, shall know the April excitement of a new be- ginning. No one dare say that the Christian Church has failed so long as the world is filled with the true spirit of ser- vice. For where do service clubs find their root but in the teaching of the Founder of the Christian Church who said, “I came not to be ministered unto, but to minister.” But what of the picture over the sea. Czecho-Slo- vakia, Poland, Finland, each in turn has felt the violent upheaval and wanton destruction that a savage war maâ€" chine inflicts on a country unable to withstand a stronger foe. And now those trim, tidy, prosperous towns and cities situated on the picturesque Fjords of Norway and Sweden have felt war’s shadow blackout their lights and bring fear to the hearts of its people. To those sufferers the picture must be dark, and the future full of dread. All along the road, every day and every hour, are those who touch the lives of others, and enrich them, and lighten their burdens because they have caught some- thing of the spirit of service. The lame, the blind, the deaf, the dumb and those handicapped through no fault of their own, have become new creatures because of the sacrificial service of others. No one can say that he is really living who is not engaged in some form of Christian social service, how- ever small his contribution. For life consisteth not in the abundance of the material things we possess, or hope to possess, but in the abundance of the service we render to the community in which We live. And the service must be something more than an act of duty, or because of the sense of responsibility. What we do of necessity, because we cannot find a way out, seems to be deprived of the true spirit of service and becomes a’ dole; I wonder how much of our charitable work can be said to be on the dole. By such giving we may have met some fen: responsibili- ties, but without the golden touch‘of love, of sympathy, or of personal interest, our service may remain mere giv- ing. Such service seems to stand naked to the blasts of our own pettiness or selfishness. While of course the war is always in the background of our thoughts, here in Canada it has as yet touched us lightly. We are all certain that in the end there will be the triumph of right over wrong, and that the generations to come, if not we, will know an enduring peace in the world. But the time may be long, and we may have need of the faith shown by the following lines written by a young Australian soldier who died at Gallipoli in 1915: Have you ever stopped to consider how much we owe to the Christian virtue of service? How much happier life has been made for many people because of the gen- erous service of those who have given liberally and cheer- fully. True service does not count the cost, for it is for- getful of self in its enthusiasm for the cause to which it gives its time, talent and money. Although true ser- vice does not look for any returns, it does bring high dividends in happy lives, and a deep sense of the privi- lege of sharing in such a service. Over the doorways of the Cathedral of Milan, there are three inscriptions spanning the beautiful arches. Over one is carved a beautiful wreath of roses, and underneath is the legend, “All that which pleases is but for a mom- ent.” Over the other is sculptured a cross, and the words, “All that which troubles us is but for a moment.” But underneath the great centre arch is the inscription, “That only is important which is eternal.” Among the eternal things is the giving of self in service in the community in Which we live, giving ourselves to those less fortunate than ourselves, giving to those who need the help we are capable of giving. include, Boys and Girls Citizenship and Patriotism Civic Improvements Community Betterment Education Health and Welfare Safety “Ye that have faith to look with fearless eyes Beyond the darkness of a world at strife, And know that out of death and night shall rise The dawn of ampler life. Rejoice, whatever anguish rend the heart, That God has given you a priceless dower, To live in these great times and have your part In Freedom’s crowning hour. That ye may tell your sons who see the light High in the heavens â€" their heritage to takeâ€" “I saw the Powers of Darkness put to flight, I saw the morning break.” WITH SPRING AT HAND Such is, the SERVICE OF LIONISM whose activitie EDITORIAL By Lion Rev. W. F. Wrixon SERVICE (By Lion Bob Little) Sidght Conservation and Blind °=0=0=0=0=0==0=0=0m DELICIOUS HAM! MAPLE LEAF ‘Maple Leaf' TendersweeT Ham comes in two different stylesâ€"â€" Bone-In and Boneless. The Boneless style is packed in a cellu- lose casing which completely protects the meat until it reaches your home. It is an ideal Ham to carve. GENERAL INSURANCE RICHMOND HILL ( Keep Ham at room temperature one hour before cooking. Wrap Ham in parchment or glassine paper. Place in open roast pan with one cup of water. Bake in a slow oven 325 degrees F. For cooking time see chart below. When baked, remove skin and cover with your favourite glaze. Brown. quickly in a hot oven 425 degrees F. for 15 minutes. Boneless TendersweeT Ham may be baked in the casing or with the Casing removed. If the Casing is removed, wrap the Ham in parchment paper and bake as above. When the Ham is baked, remove the paper or casing and cut the strings be- fore glazing. Weight 14 1b. Canada Packers’ 52-page Reference Book “Tasty Meals for Every Day” teems with useful informatlon, old and new recipes, and illustrated charts. If you would like a free copy write to Canada Packers Limited, Department ‘B', Toronto, Ontario. Telephone 1 1 l YONGE ST. 2 Lb LORNE R. BELL HOW TO COOK TENDERSWEET HAM A. G. SAVAGE Bone-in 3% hrs. 3 hrs. 2% hrs 2 hrs COMPLIMENTS 0F COOKING CHART DENTIST SINGLE COPIES 50. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Boneless Casing OFF ‘0 91, 93/ RICHMOND HILL hrs‘ hrs hrs hrs hrs hrs Open Evenings 10=°=OIQ ONTARIO Casing 0N 91, hrs hrs hrs hrs hrs hrs No. 44.