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Christmas will bring to Canada, as a peace offering, a future that is bright beyond our fondest hopes. where people will come for happiness and security and from whence her rich argosies will once again ply to all corners of the worldâ€"Canadian Business. Christmas will réaSSure us of ultimate victory, of right prevailing over wrong, of the lasting peace that will come to a war-sick world. Christmas will reflect in Canada a consciousness of her growing importance as a coming world power, working ever more closely and effectively with Great Britain and the United States in the fight for democracy. Chfistmas will reaffiir‘fnnth; of” .natural re- sources which is our heritage and Without which we can- not build for greatness. In the first place, Christmas will comfort us with the knowledge that our cause is just. Great Britain, under the late Neville .Chamberlain, went all out for peace in our time. Although it was a failure, it was a. glorious bid for peace on earth for men of good will. Christmas will find a Canada united with a firmness and singleness of purpose unequalled since Confederation. Christmas will see our industries humming a war tune so that eventually we ma? have peace. Christmas will show business working hand in hand with government, co-ordinating all efforts in the advance- ment of the common cause. “. . .TO MEN OF GOOD WILL” Another Christmas is coming! What a world of happiness those few words have brought to each of us. Back on the wings of memory to earliest childhood, Christ- mas meant excitement, snow, trees and shiny things. Then, perhaps the very next year, it meant Santa Claus and toys and good food and breathless hours of play. It meant lots of fun. a bustling and bustling and a wild assortment of mysterious, beribboned packages promising much. Then as the years went by, the vision of Santa Claus grew dim and faded away, and in his place there came, like a kindly ghost, the spirit of Christmas, which brought joy and happiness to every home and which set apart a season for mirth and homecoming, jolly fellowship and good cheer. Christmas probably means more to most of us in the civilized world than any other single day of the year. But what may we expect of Christmas at a time like this? A callous and ruthless enemy is at our very gate. Our freedom is threatened and there is no peace in our heart. Moreover, before we win, we must battle long and hard, and we must sacrifice much. Some people will be happier this Christmas for things not bought -â€" gauze, splints, adhesive, anaesthetics â€"â€" say the Industrial Accident Prevention Associations. From candles on Christmas trees to lack of enough care in driving or walking, accidents this Christmas may spoil the holiday season for families of the injured. Beâ€" sides, little accidents mount up to proportions which can seriously affect Canada’s war effort. Bad weather, more hours of darkness‘ and the Christ- mas rush all make for dangerous traffic. To thwart these, the I.A.P.A. suggest: 1. Don’t drive if you drink. 2. Balance bad weather and darkness with less spaad and more care. Start earlier and go more slowly. ' 3. Don’t let the hustle and bustle make you impatient if you get caught in a jam. Don’t try to make up the few minutes you lose. Take it easy. From the very dawn ofVChristianit‘y this game spirit has enge‘ndered a time of pious rejoicing, of peace and of alldthAat it meant 9n this earth to men of good will. Paradoxical as it may seem, Christmas this year has much in store for Canada and the Empire, each and every part of it representing what we cherish most, and giving cause for true thanksgiving. Need for these things can come in so many ways that it’s hard to make sure they really are checked off your “Christmas list.” \ “Keep Christmas Happy" is a slogan suggested by the organization in a special appeal to prevent accidents at Christmas time. One of the oldest, as well as one of the merriest, of the old customs in England, was the bringing in of the Yule-log. It was hauled in with much ceremony, lit with a brand of the previous year’s log, and as it burned was supposed to stamp out old grudges and animosities. The “wassail bowl” (Waes-haelâ€"be of health) was a kind of peace pipe, which was passed around for each guest to taste, and which signified the restoration of peace and harmony. No dodbt its contents were capable of putting them all in a good humor! Following the burning of the log came Yule-songs. dances, kissing under the mistletoe, and the telling of legendary tales. The Yule-log remains as a symbol. of the days when England was in truth “merrie.” The hope of Christmas is always for a better world, a kindlier world, a happier world, and today as never beâ€" fore Christian people pin their faith on this hope of Merry Christmas. With an abiding faith that this hope will triumph over all the forces of sin and hate, and looking forward hopefully to the dawning of a new day we ex- tend to all readers of The Liberal, our Sincere Christmas Greetings. A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL Christmas comes this year to the people of the world under strange and bewildering conditions. The Angel’s song, “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men” has a strange background of bursting shells. Thousands of men and women throughout the world hear not the beautiful notes of Christmas music, but only the tramp of march- ing feet, the clanging of mechanized war machines, the drone of bombers, the shriek of warning sirens. Out- side instead of the gay lights of Christmas there is the blackout. In Canada we are fortunate that we still can celebrate Christmas, so let us thank God that our lot has been cast in this favored land. Let us try to capture the true spirit of Christmas. and dedicate anew our effort and our resources that soon again the Angel’s Song may be sung in every land and every clime. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19th, 1940. J. Eachern Smith, Manager Member Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Subscription $1.50 per year â€" To the Unitw States $2.00 Covering Canada’s Beet Suburban District Advertising Rates on Application. TELEPHONE 9 Established 1878 AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RIGH-MOND HILL THE LIBERAL PRINTING C0., LTD PAGE TWO KEEP CHRISTMAS HAPPY A MERRY OLD CUSTOM “THE LIBERAL” wweawgew agzaegzgeéegegegwaagz‘é 19%! L151 gal fir§§a§r§a§x§a§3§a§w§r§z§z§r§a§a§z§z§a§a§e§a§z§z§r§u THE LIBERAL. RICHMOND HILL. ONTARIO We would like to thank you one and all for the kindnesses and consideration you have shown us since coming to Thornhill; it has been appreciated, we can assure you. Nor would we forget to say “Happy Christmas” to the generous and kindly editor and manager of The Liberal, Mr. Smith, who has so freely given space week by week for the publication of'Church news, notices and friendly comment. Once more, may you all experience a truly joyous Christmas and a Happy and Successful New Year. Sincerely and with every good wish, Rev. Eldridge Currey. THAT the melody of the Christmas Hymns may sing in your heart every day of the year. THAT the Happy Bells of the Season may continue to ring in joy-giving echoes when other days have come. THAT the Peace proclaimed by the Angels may fill your life with a calm, a confidence and peace beyond the reach of daily discords. ’I'HlAT goodwill toward men may glow in your heart as the days lengthen, kindling into a love like that which burned in the soul of Him whose coming brought all Christmas good to earth. and whose Holy Presence alone keeps life glad and sweet and strong. And we would like to say something to the child- ren too. After all, Christmas emphasizes the sweet- ness and goodness of childhood, and one cannot help but think of the significance of that verse which de- clares that “a little Child shall lead them.” “For little children everywhere A joyous season still We make; We bring on); precious gifts to them, Even for the dear child Jesus’ sake.” So, we hope that all boys and girls will have just a most wonderful time, but don’t forget, kiddies, to whisper to dear old Santa that you want him to bring something for mamma and papa, too! And here’s a secret! Sthâ€"If you tell daddy what you want mamma to have I’m sure he will do all he can to help Santa Claus bring it to her, and if you tell mamma what you would like daddy to find on the Christmas tree on Christmas morning, I'm sure she’ll put in a word to Santa for him too. And boys and girls, If Santa Claus should stumble, As he climbs the chimney tall With all the ice upon it, I’m ’fraid he’d get a fall And smash hisself to piecesâ€" To say nothing of the toys; Dear me, what sorrow that would bring To all the girls and boys; A So I’m going to write a note And pin it to the gateâ€" I’Il write it large, so he can see, No matter if it’s lateâ€" And say, ‘Dear Santa Claus, don’t try To climb the roof tonight; But walk right in, the door’s unlocked, The nursery’s on the right!’ Really, though, kiddies, we do hope you have a happy time. and may the love and gladness and unâ€" selfishness and goodwill that Jesus puts in the hearts of men and women and boys and girls stay there all the year, so that you may be happy all the year around. - We, the ‘Parsonage Dwellers’, express regret that we do not as yet know each one of you personally, al- though we already feel as though we do, in a friendly kind of way. Perhaps it is partly because of this sea- son that we ask you to accept this earnest and sinâ€" cere CHRISTMAS WISH: “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”â€"-Charles Dickens. The Parsonage, Thornhill, Ont, Wednesday, December 18, 1940. Dear Members and Adherents of Thornhill United Church and all other readers: “GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST, AND ON EARTH PEACE, GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN.” g @115th mezgage from fiburnhill fianiteh (Emmi) WE HOPE AND PRAY em; fa Dawn‘hwn You go direct to downtown in every town enroute when you travel by motor coach. fifii‘fi mgtmwg §3§3§3§f§3§3§3§3§3§3§3§3§j .le %§3§a%3%§a§a§a%a§a§a§a WWW i; PHONE 97 RICHMOND HILL %%%%%%%%%%%%§%%%%%%%%%%%%% agi §§a§a§zz§$§a§a§5§a§aéfigi§a§kgéa§a§zm§z§i§ _ ‘ AM A ~ «£5 %%%%%%%%%%%%%@%%%%%%%%§%%fi §3§%i§a§t§a§r§a§3§3§a§3§a%i 2' Ir? .2. g m%% 3‘? E? . 9% §§Merry Chrlstmasfig $9§£€WW -â€"- (.- vu- ..w-wa- qnâ€" 1~w ‘wuwuwuwuwuwuwufiflflfia Season’s Greetmgs WE EXTEND OUR COMPLIMENTS OF THE FESTIVE SEASON WITH THE WISH THAT IT HOLD A WEALTH OF GOOD CHEER FOR ALL. W. LAUDER GLASS Weéiéiéflézgkgfigmaafiawmééééw" a” %%%%%%%%%%%%g%%%%%%%%%%%%§ §§i§3§3§3§3§3§3§3§3§3§3Â¥3§3§igi§3§3§3§3§3§3§3§3§3§2 §i§i§i§a§i§z§a§z§i§t§i§i§i A. J. Mansbridge & Son Yonge St. Fresh and Cooked Meats â€" Fowl for Christmas Phone 3 Richmond Hill A Merry Christmas To All Phone 8 M. P. MALTBY CITIES SERVICE GARAGE Yonge Street Rich TO ALL YOU, OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS â€"VE WISH YOU A VERY MERRY CHRIST- MAS AND A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. Our appreciation of a pleasant relationship finds expression at this season in our wish that you may share in all the joys of Christmastide. To all people of the district, our wish for a Merry Christmas. ROSEBUD CAFE TO ALL AT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON GO OUR SINCERE WISHES FOR JOY AND HAPPINESS AT CHRISTMAS AND A FULL MEASURE OF PROSPERITY IN THE COMING YEAR. To our ever-widening circle of friends we are grateful and extend to all our Christmas Greetings and our wish for Good Health and Prosperity through the coming years. WE TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO EX- TEND HOLIDAY GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES TO OUR MANY FRIENDS. MAY JOY AND HAPPINESS BE YOURS THROUGHOUT THE NEW YEAR. J. RuHERRlNGTON Merry Christmas RICHMOND HILL, ONT. . A. EDEN A Merry Christmas THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19th, 1940 J. YORK, Prop. GROCER Richmond Hill Richmond Hill Richmond Hill