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The old saying that a home is not a home until it is planted is true to-day as ever. Every unplanted home in Canada can be made more attractive by the judicious use of trees, shrubs, vines, flowers and a well-kept lawn. We are influenced by our surrOundings to a greater degree than We sometimes realize. Children are particu- larly sensitive in this regard. Surely a home in and a- round which flowers are grown is a better place to bring up children than a home where no attention is paid to these friends of the plant kingdom. If children are taught to love flowers and become familiar with them they will be filled with love for these things and there will be less room in their hearts and minds for the things that hurt and destroy. [- ‘1_ all“ uvwv‘v . Canada is a land of rare natural beauty from the Bras d’Or Lakes in Cape Breton Island to the Mountain Ranges of the Pacific Coast. Nature has endowed this country with the most beautiful and the greatest variety of natural scenic grandeur to be found anywhere in the universe, mountains, lakes, streams, forests, plains, water- falls, all are to be found in great abundance. The things which are unsightly and unlovely are made by man and it would seem that the least we can do is to make these man-made places sufficiently attractive that they will, in some measure at least, be in keeping with the great natural beauty to be found throughout this great Domin- There are many good reasons why every household- er, rural or urban, should do his part toward making the home surroundings more attractive. In the first place the money spent for nursery stock or other planting ma- terial is a good investment and will increase the value of a home to a much greater extent than the amount spent for planting material. Further, in the full and satisfac- tory life there must be found time for both mental and physical relaxation and where can one find a more satis- factory place to get away from war-time stress and strain than among the flowers of the garden. Another reason for putting forth a special effort in home beautification work just now is to make Canada more attractive to tourists. The tourist trade from the United States is very important to Canada at the present time and anything that can be done to help increase it will be a benefit to the Dominion as a whole. ion. We frequently meet with the objection that gardens and flowers cost too much or that they take too much time. The truth is that it is not so much a matter of time Or money as it is of desire and disposition. If we are disposed to have gardens and flowers and attractive home surroundings, we will have them no matter how busy we may be. Your nearest Experimental Farm or Agricul- tural College will gladly give you information regarding suitable varieties of planting material for the district in which you live. The investment that you make of time and money in this connection will pay great dividends in satisfaction and if you make your home more attractive you have helped to improve the town or community in which you live. If you help to make your home town or community more beautiful you have helped to make a more beautiful Canada. How often is the statement carelessly made to the effect that there are too many of these patriotic appeals these days â€" collections for the Red Cross, the Salvation Army Red Shield, the Canadian Legion War Services, the â€"â€"' 'V’v K. of C. Huts, the Polish Relief, the Finnish Aid and othâ€" ers. It is true that one of these calls has followed another so closely that some have not been able to give as much to each of them as might be desired. That is one thing, but to believe that there are too many calls is another matter altogether. There has yet to be an authenticated case of a man in the district who had to sell his automo- bile, forfeit his liquor permit, miss a visit to the beer parlour, let alone go without a single meal because of giving too much to patriotic causes. One of the chief com- plaints against the professional pacifist is that while he de- rides the idea of fighting for himself, he is equally hesi- tant about paying anybody else for the necessary work. The suspicion grows into a certainty that the pacifist at bottom is not so much against fighting as against pay- ing. It is not a joke but a proved fact that many an ex- clusive pacifist meeting has broken up in a free fight. One such occasion some years ago in London, England, won world mention. In other words, professional paci- ficism is more likely to be founded on selfishness than on principle, even though the self-deceived victim may not himself be conscious of the fact. There are numberless examples of unselfishness to be seen these days â€" women sacrificing their time, their strength in Red Cross and other patriotic workâ€"men too old to fight, but not too old to work and giveâ€"younger men ready to risk health and prospects and life itself in the line of battle. It is not from these there comes the cry of “Too many calls!” At least, not when thought is given to the matter. There are days when sacrifiCe is de- manded from all. It must be admitted that to only a few in Canada has there been call for any serious sacrifice of time, comfort, or cash.â€"Timmins Advance. One man dismissed his chauffeur and his wife sacked her maid as part of their war effort. These sacrifices were neither necessary nor useful. Putting people out of work won’t help Canada win the war. No more will it help to cancel building plans and contracts. The wheels of industry must be kept in motion. There is no point in adding to the relief rolls. A movement to substitute for “Mother’s Day” an an- nual celebration of the “Festival of the Christian Home” has been started by the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America. Church leaders have noted that “Mother’s Day” has been not only commercialized, but has occasioned a lot of more or less serious criticism because “Father” has been ignored. The suggested change has merit in that the “Christian Home” acknowledges the place played by both parents in the development of child- ren, and honors one of humanity’s finest achievements. Advertising Rates on Application. Established 1878 AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RIGHMOND HILL THE LIBERAL PRINTING C0., 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 Beet Suburban District PAGE TWO A MORE BEAUTIFUL CANADA THURSDAY, MAY 23rd, 1940. “THE LIBERAL” TOO MANY CALLS TELEPHONE 9 News reports and radio announcâ€" ers, who have ‘been impressing on us for the last few weeks that the Trillium is a thing of the past, have given your reporter a mission in life. Last week after reading the news that Ontario’s National Flower was disappearing so fast that even Judith Robinson couldn’t keep up with it, we sallied forth, armed with» a book on botany and a couple of chocolate bars to find if the Trillium was as rare 9. critter as they would have us believe. Amongst the many bush lots where we moseyed around, not one but had a fair share of Trilliums in full .bloom. Three miles north west of Richmond Hill there is a well guarded bush with about 6,000 Trillium plants thriving mer- rily. Many of the so-called ‘sports’ were found. Some with green pet- als, some with white and green cen- tres, pink, blue, red», mixtures of any two colours, and believe it or not even some white ones! Anyway as far as we are concerned the Trillium is still the commonest woods flower in North York. Odds and ends en- countered on this botanical expedi- tion included Jack-in-the-Pmpit, Dog-tooth and Blue Violets, Marsh Marigold, Bloodroot and- Wild Henâ€" eysuokle, all in full bloom. Bird observers about this date are beginning to have a glassy look in their eyes and they usually have to be spoken to twice. 'The reason is warblers. Myriads of these tiny and confusing birds are coming through this week. About twenty species have lbeen identified by local olbservers so far and still more to come. By far the most varied and colourful of bird families, the wanbâ€" lers are overlooked‘ by ninety-nine out of a hundred people. Those who do look for, and see wanblers may be recognized at a glance by the permanent upward tilt of their heads induced by watching too many small birds in tree tops. Top honours for the rarest bird of the week goes to Dr. Lillian Langstaff who found: and observed for some time a female Prairies Wanbler. This bird is one of the extremely rare warblers that sometimes accidently appears in this province. A list oi the most re- cently observed 'wanblers includes Black-throated Blue, ICape-May, Black-throated Green, Cerulean, Chestnut-sided, Bay-breasted, Pin'e, Canada and Nashville Warblers. A1â€" so recorded are Redstart, Ovenbird and Northern Yellow Throat. These war‘blers should be replaced next week by ‘Tenn-essee, Parula, .Black- burnian, Black-poll, Wilsons, Mourn- ing and Palm Wanblers. Watch for them. group came home after 'being rained on for an hour or so with a list of 48 .birds, all land: birds, as compared to a list of 41 including a dozen water birds for last week. High- lights were Grey-cheeked‘ and Oliveâ€" backed Thrushes, Rough-winged Swallows, Semipalmated Sandpipers (Boyle’s Pond) Black-{billed Cuckoo, Orange-crowned Warbler and Linâ€" colns Sparrow. The group who went to Ashlbridges were rained on in- cessantly but despite the weather they brought back the second best record of the week, a Cerulean Waubler. This lovely silvery blue wafibler is also very rare, though quite regular in the Toronto district. Onve pair nests yearly near Erindale. Two field trips were made last Sunday. Mrs. R. D. Little and Mar- ion Little, Harris Hord, John C‘ur- zon and myself made up the party to Strathgowan and Sunnyfbrook Panks. Miss E. Flint was the leader of the second party which went to Ashbridges Bay. The Sunnybrook No field trip next week. Being a long weekâ€"end most of the town’s observers will be away, [but be sure and record what you see for the benefit of those of us who stay home. Local observers led by Dr. Lang- staff had a good week around the Waterworks Pond and other local areas. Birds seen included the Prairie Warbler mentioned above, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Phoebe, Pewee, and Greyâ€"cheeked Thrush. Also of interest is a battle ‘being staged in Dr. Langstaff’s garden be- tween a pair of Tree Swallows and a pair of House Wrens for posses- sion of a nest box. We will lay any odds on the House Wrens. The Sparrow migration is pretty well over. The last and (incidentally the 90th) bird to be lbanded was a male W'hiteâ€"crowned Sparrow on May 21. Another white-crown, band- ed May 19, 1939 was back in the trap May 19, 1940. There have been no answers to our enquiry about Chim- ney Swifts nesting in old stacks or in the chimneys of occupied (build- ings. Give us a hand, we can’t go THE LIBERAL. RICHMOND HILL. ONTARIO BIRDS OF THE SEASON (By Farley Mowat) A few mammal notes have come in this week. One reports the trapp- ing of a flying squirrel near Rich- mond Hill. Groundhogs are having an unpleasant time with one Rich- mond. Hill boy already showing 12 scalps. Meadow mice (microtus) are on the increase which means there will probably be a proportion- ate increase in hawks this year. round and look in every chimney personally. Send in your notes and records promptly for next W_e~ek, as the 24th marks the height of migratiOn and gives the 1biggest; list of the year. The Ebenezer Junior Women’s In- stitute and Junior Farmers met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Clarkson on Monday evening, May 6. In the absence of the President of the Junior Farmers, the Vice-Presi- dent, Neil Watson, presided. The roll call, “A Tree and its Commercial Product", was well responded by a large numlbex~ of boys. Mr. Arthur Johnston acted as chairman and in- troduced the guest speaker, Mr. E. Smith, Brampton, who gave an in- structive talk on- “Agriculture” after which the boys’ meeting was ad- jogrneti. In the girls’ meeting Miss Reva Nattress occupied the chair. The opening ode was sung and the Lord's Prayer repeated, followed by the roll call, minutes and business. During the program Miss Edith Ezard‘ read a splendidly prepared paper on Our- rent Events after which Miss Etta Tomlinson gave an interesting paper on “Mothers”. A demonstration on Bedroom Accessories was given by Miss Mae London after which Miss Adele McBride, President of the‘Peel Junior Women’s Institute, gave a splendid account of her trip to Chi- cago_in_ her usual pleasing manner: This being the annual meeting of‘ the J.W.I., splendid reports of the year’s activities were given by Miss Gertrude Codlin. Mrs. George Hos- trawser was appointed secretary for the evening and Miss Adele McBride conducted the election of officers which resulted as follows: Hon. Pres., Reva Nattress; President, Jean Hos- trawser; Vice-President, Margaret Livingstone; Secretary - Treasurer Gertrude COdlin; Ssst. Sec.-Treas., Doreen Fewstt'er; Directors. Gladys Codlin, Audrey Knapp, Margaret Dalziel, Aileen Kersey; District Di- rector, Edith Ezard; Press Reporter, Bertha Callberry; Flower Committee, Etta Tomlinson, Mild-red Livingstone, Verna Wilson, Marion: Johnston; Pianist, Margaret Daziel; Asst. Pian- ist, Reva Nattress; Auditors, Hazel Codlin, Jean Kersey. ‘Miss Jean Hosâ€" trawser, newly elected president, pre- sided for the remainder of the busi- ness after which the girls’ meeting was adjourned. In the joint meeting Mr. Everett Ellis conducted a contest which was won by Verna Wilson and Lorne Robinson. Mr. Kenneth Fry then read an address to Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Williams and Mr. and Mrs. George Hostrawser, recently married couples, the former being presented .with a comforter, the latter with a smoker stand. All recipients replied in an appropriate manner. Mr. Alex Johnston favoured with an instru- mental which was enjoyed by all. Lunch was served by the committee in charge after which Mr. Wreford Nix moved a vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Clarkson for opening their home for the Juniors. The National 1Anthem was then '.ung. MISS JEAN HOSTRAWSER NEW PRESIDENT OF EBENEZER JUNIOR W. I. COURT OF REVISION Township of MARKHAM COUNTY OFYORK PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a Court of Revision of the As- sessment Roll for the Township of Markham will be held in Township Hall, Unionville on MONDAY, MAY 27th, 1940 at 1 o’clock p.m., S.T. to hear and adjudicate upon all com- plaints against the Assessment Roll of the Municipality of the Township of Markham for the said year 1940. All parties interested are requested to take notice and-govern themselves accordingly. The next meeting v5i11 be held at the home of Bertha and Howard Canberry. CHARLES HOOVER, . Clerk of the said Municipality. Unionville, May 16th, 1940. Helen Simpson Lynett , ORDER HELEN SIMPSON FLOWERS For All Occasions Phone orders delivered any- where in North Yonge St. District 2518 YONGE STREET (At St. Clements) MOhawk 3000 Municipality of the Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the Estate of the above named deCedent, who died on or about the 6th day of May 1938 at the Township of Markham, are requested to send on or before the first day of June 1940 to the undersigned, agent for the Executor, their names, addresses and full particulars of their c1aims,'idu'ly verified. Take notice that on and after the first of June, 1940, the assets of the Estate will be distributed, having regard only to the claims of which notice has been received, and that the Executor will not be liable for the assets to any person whose claim has not been received. Dated at Aurora the 6th day of May, 1940. J. M. WALTON, Box 476, Aurora, Agent for the Executor, Harriett I. Gamble. 'câ€"dokingfl utensils v Cooking Utensils Meat Saw Brass Bed Cupboard Trunk Drop Leaf Table 4 Chairs Wash Stand Water Set Cedar Chest 01d Furs Old Clothes Wooden Bed and old bedding Single Bed and mattress 2 Sprinkling Cans Mirror 1 Coal Scuttle Table Sofa and Cushion Hall Rack Hall Chair 4 Rugs Curtains 1 Oil Painting 3 Pictures Carpet 1 Extension Table 1 Walnut Bureau and contents, bedding and underwear 2 Dining Chairs Chest; of Drawers 2 Mantel Clocks 1 Oil Lamp 1 Chemical Battery 1 Walnut Whatnot '2 Chairs 6 Pictures A Number of Writing Desks Single Bed and Mattress Carpets Dressers Commodes and wash stands Wooden bed and mattress Chamber Sets 4 Pictures Iron bed, spring and mattress Bedding: . . 0 Pictures 7 1 __‘¢L..A-- 1 Kitchen Range, good 1 Single Steel Couch Mattress, Pillow, Quilt and Cover 2 Tables 4 Kitchen Chairs 1 Mantel Clock 1 Coat 1 Cupib_o_ard containing dishes and Wooden bed and mattress p.-- .__ H Clothes Basket Quebec Heater Chamber Sets 4 Pictures Iron bed, spring and mattress Step Ladder Trunks Bedding 5 Pictures Many other articles too numerous to mention Brass Bed, spring and mattress Divan and two chairs Curtains Birch dresser ture in above AS THIS IS A VERY LARGE SALE IT WILL COMMENCE ON TIME TERMS OF CHATTELS:â€"CASH There is considerable walnut fumi- There will also be offered the farm of 115 acres 11 a two storey nine roomed brick dwelling, wired £0 The main barn is 107 feet long by 50 feet wide Wit under, steel roof. The other buildings consist of hcuse and hen pen. The land ‘is a claytloam. “(In unrl cash time of sale an dehvery of deed. For further particulars apply Hall, Toronto. 7 fifi‘ff iffidfixsox. Clerk. J. CARL E Notice to Creditors HENRY DANIEL GAMBLE ESTATE Peelar’s R.O.P. 'Sired Rocks PUBLIC AUCTION SALE of 115 ACRE FARM, ANTIQUE FURNITURE and other Household Goods, etc. By direction of the Public Trustee of Ontario, the follow- ing Farm and Household Furnishings will be offered for sale on the premises THE PROPERTY OF Miss Florence Rachel R. L. McDonald Lot 12, Con. 4, North York Twp., at Downs- View, opposite school house, 40 rods north of Wilson Avenue TUESDAY, MAY 28th, 1940 AT 12.30 NOON D.S.T. PHONE 57r11 DESCRIPTION OF Order Your May Chicks Now at reduced prices ALL BREEDERS BLOOD TESTED NO OUTSIDE FLOCKS 1 Coal Scuttle Sofa and Cushion Hall Chair Curtains 3 Pictures 1 Extension Table C. A. PEELAR SAIGEON, Auctioneer, phone Maple 11 THURSDAY, MAY 23rd, 1940. NOTICE is hereby given that all persons having claims against the estate of Susan Henrietta Gooder-i ham, late of Lansing, Township of North York, Widow, deceased, who died on or about 23rd. December, 1939, are required to forward their claims, duly proven, to the under- signed Henry James Elliot and Ira Worts Gooderham, executors, on or before 20th May 1940. AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIV- EN that after said date, the under- signed executors will proceed to dis- tribute the estate amongst those en- titled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which said executors shall then have notice. DATED this 3rd day of May, 1940. Alexander MacGregor, K.C., 614‘Confederation Life Bldg., Toronto, V Solicitor for Henry James Elliot, and Ira Worts Gooderham, Exe- cutors of last will of said Susan Henrietta Gooderham, 30 Shep- pard Ave., East, Lansing, Ont. Mantel clock Bri4 1 Mantel Clock Toi? Mamel Clock 9 I Brass ‘bed Tru Carpet Wi( 7 Piece Parlour Suite Table Mu: Rosewood VCasfid‘ Pia] Mendelssohn Jardiniere Cushions 1 Stand and vase 1 Jardiniere Stand 1 Brass Jardiniere Curtains and overcurtains Hammock Pictures Brass Oil Lamp Vases Portiers 6 Dining Chairs Wilton Square Rug, 13 ft. by 13 11:. Extension Oak Dining Table 1 Table and Radio Awning 3 Rockers 1 Long Settee Mats China Cabinet Book case and writing desk Cabinet of book shelves Fire Screen Mantel Clock 57 Pieces of China and odd earthen- ware Vacuum Cleaner ware vacuum uncanc; Electric Table Lamp Dishes 1 Potato Shovel China cabinet of good dishes Baskets, boxes, tubs, wash bOiler, hoe Chest of Drawers 1 Beatty Electric Wa§her and tubs, just new Sewmg Machine mnnm: Basket Quebec Heater Notice to Creditors Sale and AND BUILDINGS : more or less on which is for electric, outside pump. vith cement and stone wall of a milk house, silo, ice balance in 30 days on Public Trustee, Osgoode MAPLE, ONT. Bric-a-brac Toilet Case 9 Pictures Trunks Wicker Rocker Music Case Piano and Stool,