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Vaughan Ratepayers Wiil Elect Three Councillors and Decide on. Two Year Term in Monday’s Voting The surprise package in municipal affairs in this district was the de- velopment of an election for council in the township of Vaughan. Reeve Robert W. Scott and Deputy-Reeve Boyntom Weld‘rick have :been ac- claimed‘ in their respective offices, and the three council seats are be- finlg‘ contested by councillors J. A. Dick, J‘ohn, Hostrawser, and James H. Robson, memlbers of the 1940 council, and one new aspirant, Sam McClure. The electors of the tovhi- sh-ip also will be asked to determine with their votes whether or not the two year term for municipal coun- cils will be adopted in the municiâ€" pality. Sam McClure, farmer of the 7th concession, often mentioned in other years as a candidate was the first of those nominated to qualify - a candidate. He qualified immedi te- ly after the close of nomination pro- ceedingis. Councillor James H. Rob.- son qualified shortly aftevwards‘but other memlbers did] not sign up ‘nbil late on Tuesday. After Mr. Mc ure qualified there was much sp la- bion as to how the other nomi ees would line up. Reeve Scott and Deputvaeeve Weldrick had een nominated for Reeve, and De ty- Reeve Weldnick and] councillors os- traWIser and Dick for deputy-r eve. During Tuesday there was uvcer- tainty as to where the contest ifi any would develop, but the suspensefend- ed about 7 o’clock when Reeve Scott and Deputy-Reeve Weldriok (fuali- ified for their former positions and! councillors Hosrtrawser and Dick lqualified as candidates for council. Mr. Neil Woods, long mentioned as a possible candidate, withdrew, exâ€" Iplaining that he did so in favor of the old council. ‘ ‘Mr. J. G. Whitmore, a fi-mer Reeve of the Township acte as chairman for the meeting which fol- lowed the formal nominations held Monday afternoon. As is the custom he called on clerk and treasurer J. M. McDonald for a review of the :financial statement. Treasure: Mc- Donald gave a clearâ€"cut and inform- ative talk on the financial position of the township and presented some thought inspiring observations on municipal affairs. The annual fin- ancial statement showed a surplus for the year of $1284.96 and the treasurer pointed out that this year’s levy. practically the same as last year was the lowest tax levy on the ratepayers of Vaughan. since 1921. The all time high was hit in 1930 when the levy was $126z885.95. This year total taxes were $87,978.17. The reduction of one half mill in provincial sulbsidy had been absorb- ed without any increase in taxation. Looking to the future Mr. McDon- ald predicted that we are on the verge of a new era in government. and commended to the ratepayers a careful study of the Sirois report and inter-provincial conference of the next few months. He did not look for any increase in the burden oi taxation to be carried by real estate rather he looked for cost of social services and probably a larger share of educations costs to be born by provinciaL and federal taxation. Reeve Robert W. Scott stated that the County of York had! a balanced budget this year for the Rth con- secutive time. no new debentures having been issued. and since 1933 the debenture debt has been reduced by some $550,000. The County he said is definitely on a pay as you go policy. Regarding wusth af- fairs fhe Reeve said 1: ) past year had been a ‘very suc L one, and RETAIN THE RIGHT OE: ANNUAL ELECTION Reeve “Bob” Scott and BoyntOn Weldrick Re-Elected By Acclamation VOL. LXII. ‘THE NORTHWEST MOUNTED POLICE’ PHONE M0. 2172 WED., THURS., FRI., SAT" JANUARY 1, 2, 3, 4 THE COMMUNITY’S CLEARING HOUSEâ€" THE LIBERAL WANT ADS MATINEE DAILY GARY COOPER . MADELEINE CARROL ROBT. PRESTON in MON., TUES.. WED» JANUARY 6. 7, 8 _ AND â€"â€" CHESTER MORRIS in “ THE QUARTERBACK ” CAPITOL THEATRE DEANNA DQRBIN in “ SPRING PARADE ” 300 Seats All Evening 25c. the township finances today are in excellent condition. I am pleased to stand before you as Reeve and tell you that we don’t owe the bank a dollar. This is the first time in my experience in municipal life that I have been able to say this to the ratepayers on nomination d‘ay. Deputyâ€"Reeve Boynton Weldrick said that duringthe year there had. been 6000 yards of gravel placed on the roads, and there hath been a pol- icy of road: maintenance which re- sultedi in greatly improved condition of Township roads. I don’t know whether or not there will be an election, I only know that I will not put the municipality to that expense, said Mr. Weldmick who was nomin- ated for Reeve as well as for deputy. John Hostraws'er who has com- pleted) five years as a member of council said he thought the purchase of the big snow plow was a good piece of business for the township. In 1939 over $4000 was spent for smow removal, and] the ratepayers didn’t get very good service. Last year he said we made a good deal for the purchase of a large snow plow which has proven very satis- factory. J. A. Dick, completing six years as councillor, said he already had accomplished. three amlbitions he had when he entered council. They were, machine gravel, systematic maintenr ance of the roads, and' gravel by ten- der. He felt the adoption of these policies were very beneficial to the township of Vanghan. James H. Robson, a member of council and a former reeve of the township drew attention to the new problem confronting council of sand- ing the township roads. In past years only the hills were sanded, this year some sanding was done on the level, and it was possible this service would have to be continued He asked ratepayers to let the coun- cil memlbers have their opinions on this question. Sam McClure. nominated for coun- cil said he hadn’t heard1 any mem- bers mention the two year term. “They sit up here praying no one will oppose them, first thing; we know they will be senators.” The legislation re the two year term pro- vided that people could vote on it, and I think the people should have the say. If they take away the right. of voting one year at a tfine, in a few years we may not have the right to vote at all. The people should rule, and I think they should' have a say on whether or not they want the two year term. :“COUNCILLORS: J. A. Dick by H. Devins and Alf Allen; Sam McClure by ". J. Humphreys and J. Johnson; Joht Hostrawser by D. McCallum andj R. Boynton; Neil Wood‘s by James Stephenson and Nelson 1'30 es; James H. Robson by J. Kerr ano Harry Docks. Neil Woods of Maple, nominated for council, congratulated the counâ€" cil on acquiring the road! maintainer and snow plow. Those of us who use the roads a lot appreciate the adidition of this equipment. If there’s an election I will be in the field, but I will not cause one, he said. Nominations were as REEVE: Robert W. Scott Hadwen and John Murray Weldrick by J. H. Kellam and Keffer. ""fiEiiUTY-REEVE: B0ynt0n Wel- drick by Edward Seager and Chas. Diceman; J. A. Dick by Harry Docks and Chas. K ‘ : John Hostrawser by Alex Cyndi): and James Stephenâ€" SOIL EX‘TRA CARTOONS Yonge at Castlefield by J. E. Boynton and R01- follows coun- mem- term. ) one "In Essentials, Unity; In Non-essentials, Liberty: In All Things, Chang: Richmond Hill Electors Vote Monday on Two Year Term Issue. Reeve and Council, School Trustees Re-elected by Acclamationâ€" Small Attendance at Nomination Meeting Electors of Richmond Hill Village will go to the polls next Monday to decide whether or not the two year term legislation will be adopted here. There will be no election for council or school board, as Reeve T. H. Trench and all memlbere of the 1940 council» and all public school trus~ tees were re-elected by acclamation at the nomination meeting Monday night. Monday’s nomination meeting was not largely attended, there was a notable absence of any controversial issues,- and only members of the 1940 council were nominated. Councillor Dr. J. P. Wilson was nominated for Reeve as well as councillor. and had he.consented1 to stand it is under- stood Reeve Trench- was ready to retire in his favor and take a seat on council for which he was also nominated“ However councillor Dr. Wilson chose to remain a member oI council for another year. Trustees L. A. Hill, P. E. Angle and Ralph Paris were returned as members of the Public School Board for another term. In his speech of acceptance of the Reeveship for the coming year, T. H. Trench intimated that probably he would retire at the end of the coming year. He stated that with the exception of a few months he has sat continuously on some public body in Richmond Hill since 1899. He served as councillor from 1899 until 1910, and? in the years 1917 and 1918. He was Reeve in 1919 and until 1925, and again was elect- ed to the reeveship in 1940. In years when he was not on council he was a member of the Board of Educa- tion. Reeve Trench who was the last speaker of the evening compliment- ed the members of council on their able reports on the various depart- ments. Dealing with village affairs he pointed out that much of the money raised 'by local taxation was for uncontrollable expenditure. When the rate for the year was struck, a careful survey of the estimates re- sulted in an increase in taxation this year of three mil’ls. This was due to increased requisition for High School maintenance and to make provision for payment of $1000 over- draft in the bank at the close of last year and $2500 in notes to pri- vate parties. We hadI no alterna- tive but to make a levy for this money if we were to pay our obli- gations, and we believe in the policy of meeting our obligations as we go .and not letting debt pile up as has been done at other times in this municipality. It has been my pol- icy said Reeve Trench. and it will continue to be my policy as your reeve to keep taxation as low as possible, maintain our utilities in good condition and keep our build- ings and equipment in as good re- pair as possible. He intimated that he favored some expenditure for sidewalk improvement in the coming year. The change this year to a better grade of oil for the roads worked very satisfactory and he Was sure citizens appreciated it. Mr. Trench extended to all citizens best wishes for the New Year and pledg- ed' his best efforts on behalf of the municipality for the coming year. RICHMOND HILL, ONTAR “Are you in favour, as a Wartime measure, under the Government Extension Act, 1940 of the mun- icipal council elected for 1941 holding office for two years?” YES {10, Councillor Wes Middleton asl chairman of the Parks and Build- ings Committee reported that the arena had a very successful year, in fact one of the most satisfactory from a financial standpoint since the rink was built. Mr. Middleton very modestly did not attribute this en-i tirer to his own efforts as chair- man, but pointed out that the sea- son was very favorable for ice. The total receipts for the arena were $1622 and the expenses $819, leav- ing a profit on operation of some' $803. A few changes in operating plans have been made this year and favored with good weather he was anticipating another good season. During the year a new roof had been out on the Fire Hall at a cost of $95.00 and the roof at the water- works building cost $147. I...” 561 adt tio pei pla tlu "ch: Mic of \l‘ed Councillor Dr. J. P. Wilson, nom- inated for the office of Reeve and Councillor. said it was a pleasure to appear before the electors and give an account of his stewardship for the year. As chairman of the wat- erworks commission he gave a de- tailed outldne of the activities of that department. During the year there were two extensions to the system. one on. Hunt Avenue and one on Vaughan Road. The net cost to the village after receiving unemploy~ ment grant for labor of the Hunt Avenue extension was $1320. The Vaughan Road main cost $1824. De- spite these two large capital ex- penditures for construction the wat- erworks account about balancedi. The revenue from these extensions shOuld reflect favorably in future annual reports. During the year a change was made in the superintendent of the waterworks, and the Chairman paid tribute to the efficient work being done ‘by the present engineer. Mr. Stirling. Councillor Dr. Wilson referring to arrears for waterworks accounts appealed to the citizens to co-operate with the council in the prompt payment of bills. “It is our patriotic duty to do this,” he said'. f‘and in this way we all can contri- bute to the efficient and economic handling of municipal affairs." The quality of the water during the ycal‘ has been satisfactory, and the sup- ply adequate. However the speaker warned that the day may not he far distant when the municipality will have to seriously consider new sources of supply. He reported that twenty new water services had been installed during the year. Ex-Councillor P. C. Hill enquired as to the amount of water arrears. Chairman Dr. Wilson reported this as $207.00. Mr. Hill had the figure at over $300 which he said he reâ€" ceived from the clerk Monday momâ€" ing. Dr. Wilson’s figures were ob- tained at 4 13.111. and took into con- sideration recent payments not cred- ited on the statement given Mr. Hill. Clerk A. J. Hume who endeavour- ed to straighten out the argument on the question remarked: “I think the point Mr. Hill wanté to make is ‘that he is a better collector than Dr. Wilson.” Exâ€"councillor Hill said when he took over the waterworks department the arrears were about $800 and when he retired last year were only $100. THURSDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 1941. Dr. “'ilsonâ€"“I am quite ready to WWOOWOOOWW gave a statement of the village fin- ances and commenting on the high cost of education he said that the schoolls take nearly one-third 3f the taxes in Richmond Hill. Looking through the old records Mr. Hume said‘ there was a time when the an- nual levy for Public and High school was 31300. Now he said they take $2000 a mornth. During the past year the debenture debt was reduced by $12,000. There is still some $10,- 000 of the 1940 tax levy unpaid, but during the year some 86000 was paid in on arrears of other years. ‘Our utilities are in goodJ shape, said the treasurer, the waterworks now having almost 300 consumers. In closing Mr. Hume said: “Richmond Hill is- a good piace to live, and in } Clerk and Treasurer A. J. Hume I these days of world unrest it is the ‘lbe paid and then there Councillor R. D. Little, chairman of the Electric Light Commission, \reported that the change made dur- ing the year in the electric light oysteml was proving satisfactory and ah-ould result in substantial savings. il‘he saving over the previous year IEOI‘ the period since May lst was $675. Before the change was made the committee had obtained informa- tion from towns of comparable size and it was founlcl‘ Richmond Hill op- erating costs were very high .in com- )parison. The system is now operat- ed by the Hydro Electric Commis- sion on a cost ,plus fifteen per cent lbasis. Our sole thought in making the change was economy consistent with‘good service. Electric receipts for the year were $15,511 as comâ€" ipared: with $13,669 in 1939. This is an increase of $1851 some of which is due to the 8 per cent war tax. Seventeen new services 'were installed during the year, and there are no electric light accounts over two months in arrears getting ser- vice. Councillor Little said‘ he felt a lower tax rate should be the ob- jective of the municipal council. A lower tax rate would be the best possible encouragement for building. During the [period of the coming five years some delbenture issues would would be concede that point. I have the repu- tation of being a very poor collecâ€" Willbert Bone asked: about the a- mount outstanding for new water services installed. Dr. Wilson stat- ed' that a few years ago a plan was adopted to encofirage the installa- tion of new services whereby it was permissible to .pay on the instalment plan. Frank Schisler remarked he thought the council took a long chance on collecting for some ser‘ vices put in this year. ‘a lightening of the burden of the debenture debt.. In closing Council- '101- Little said “I hope the uncerâ€" ‘tajnties that face us as we com- mence 1941 will disappear by the "end of the year.” ’ Councillor Bill Neal, who is the local issuer of motor licenses was unable to attend the nomination meeting and R. Paris his nominator spoke on his behalf and commendled ‘his candidature to the electorate. \VEDVESDAY & THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 - 9 PRIMROSE PATH With GINGER ROGERS - JOEL McCRAE ___ ALSO â€" MYSTERIOUS MR. READER With WILL FIFE PARAMOUNT NEWS ommmooomowwmommmom 9000mm“ YongTJSn. al Glenioresl Rd. MONDAY & TUESDAY, JANUARY 6 - 7 MAN WHO TALKED TOO MUCH With G. BRETH â€" V. BRUCE - B. MARCHELL â€" ALSO â€" FATHER IS A PRINCE With GRANT MITCHELL - NANA BRYANT LETTER FROM CAMP BORDEN STAGE COACH WAR With WILLIAM BOYD - RUSSELL HAYDEN POI’EYE MEETS WM. TELL FRIDAY & SATURDAY. JANUARY 3 - 4 ANDY HARDY MEETS A DEB With MICKEY ROONEY â€" JUDY GARLAND the burden of the In closing Council- ‘I hope the uncerâ€" â€"â€"ANDâ€" SINGLE COPIES be. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE duty of every man, woman and child to show their loyalty by being the best citizens possible, upholding our own institutions and! in every poss- ible way helping to win the war.” Trustees Willbert Cousins, William J. Johnson and Joshua Manning were returned by acclamation for the Births . ‘ Manages Deaths MAPLE TRUSTEES RE-ELECTED Police Village at the annual nom- inations Monday night. LATE CLIFFORD CASE, K.C. Clifford Case, K.C., former Mem- ber (if the Legislature for North- York died in Newmarket Hospital Monday, December 30th at the age of 43. The funeral- was held from Aurora Unitedl Church on- New Year’s Day. Ratepayers of Maple Police Vill- age will vote Monday on the quesâ€" tion of adopting Daylight Saving Time for the duration of the war. Lake on Saturday, December 7, 1940 at the United Church Manse, by the Rev. E. E. Long, Helen, eldest daughter of Mrs. Helen W. Comlbs and the late Charles H. Combs, Springfield, U.S.A. to John Joseph- Comisky, son of Mrs. Sarah Come isky and the late Charles J. Comis-ky clfuToronto, formerly of Richmond MAPLE VOTES ON BIRTH WILSONâ€"At Private Patients’ Pa- vilion, Toronto General hospital, to Dr. and Mrs. John Wilson (nee Mar- ion Rogers), Richmond Hill, on Sat- urday, December 28, a son (John Rogers). MARRIED CCIM'ISKY-COMJBS â€" At Kirkland Hill RICHMOND HILL VITAL STATISTICS 1940 lll‘dson 5437 DAYLIGHT SAVING NO