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“This council has been held up to 'disrepute throughout Canada. It wasn’t possible for any of the roads- commissioners to come into this building Without Shaking the hand “EVerybody knows that this has \been the case and I can call all of you,” he said, indicating the coun- cil, “as witnesses to prove it; in fact one-third of the members WOuld readily admit it. For appointments to the House of Refuge committee and the committee of agriculture, which doesn’t meet, such action'may be all’ right. but appointments under stairways for such vital committees as the Toronto and York Roads com- mission should be on a higher plane. Wednesday’s meeting of County (Council was featured by a scathing denunciation of County Council prac- tices by a member of that body, Reeve W. E. McDonald of New To- ronto. He scored the “boys who had‘ been busy with the whitewash” and declared “York County Council must abolish king~makers and the prac- tice of meeting under stairways with a bottle when the matter of making appointments is coming up. The shake-up of the Toronto and York Roads Commission is the reâ€" sult of an investigation started last year by Reeve F. J. MadRae of York Township. ReeVe MacRae’s action led to the appointment of a special committee by York County Council to investigate the affairs of ’the commission. The York County Counâ€" cil investigation got exactly nowhere and after many months of meetings and considerable expense the whole thing was given a generous coat of whitewash with the assurance that it wouldn’t happen again. This “whitewash” however didn’t suit Controller R. H. Saunders of To- ronto who started an investigation on behalf of the City. It resulted in some startling disclosures and the resignation of the entire commission followed. f To date the City of Toronto has not made any appointments. Mayor Conboy is opposed to the setting up of a new commission as he thinks it is unnecessary expenditure in war- time. Controller Saunders who was larcely responsible for the success of the investigation favors the ap- pointment of City representatives. Reeve Earl Toole of Wliitcliurch Township, York County’s 1942 Warâ€" den, and ex-warden Gordon Harris, Mayor of Weston were appointed members of the Toronto and York Roads Commission by York County ‘Council in special session Wednes- day. They will replace E. G. Farr and Ray Price, County representa- tives who resigned following an in- vestigation of Commission affairs by the City of Toronto. Warden Toole will resign as Warden of the County and Reeve of Whitchurch and Mr. Harris will resign as Mayor of Wes- ton. King Makers and White Wash Boys of York County Council Admits Laxity on Part of County Council â€" Special Session of Council Names Warden Toole and Ex Warden Harris To Replace CommissiOners Who Resigned VOL. LXIV Sponsored in Canada by Division of Child Maternal Hygiene and Department of Pensions and National Health Seared By NewToronto Reeve PAULETTE GODDARD, JOHN WAYNE, RAY MILLAND “ Reap The Wild Wind ” SELECTED SHORTS No Canadian deserves Vic- tory who is unwilling to give to Victory the same full measure of his means and his labor which he will be forced to give the enemy in defeat. PHONE MO. 2172 ADDED ATTRACTIONS FOR SATURDAY MATINEE CARTOONS AND SPY SMASHE2RSâ€"4 4 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, September 21. 22, 23 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, September 17, 18. 19 ADDED FEATURETTES Don Cossack Choir -â€" Famous Soviet Singers Indian Durbar â€"- Travelogue Jasper and the Watermelons -â€" Colored Unusual Occupations “THE BIRTH OF A BABY” CAPXTOL THEATRE 33 300 Seats All Evening 25c. Reeve F. J. MaoRae of York Township who started the investiga- tion was out of town and was un- able to attend the meeting of County ’Council. One of Richmond Hill’s oldest established business places, the groc- ery of Mr. F. E. Sims, is closing according to announcement elsewhere in this issue. Mr. Sims started in the grocery business here thirty-five years ago. Mr. Sims has sold his business property but will continue to live in the village. Reeve George Mitchell of North York was the only member to vote against the appointment of Warden Toole and Exâ€"Warden Harris. He said he wished to refrain from votâ€" ing “in protest against lobbying, be- cause you are only perpetuating that which you are professing to elimâ€", inate.” He was told he could not refrain from voting, and his vote was recorded “Nay". A motion by Mr. Mitchell to advertise for appli- cations was lost. RETIRING AFTER 35 YEARS IN GROCERY BUSINESS “If you are going to kiss the maid behind the bathroom door, you can’t fire her the next day,” he declared. “Let's forget all that has gone by,” Reeve MacDonald said. “We per- haps hastened the downfall of the two roads commissioners by asking for personal favours for our com- munities instead of seeing to it that they conducted their affairs in a strictly busineSS manner. “We must cut a pathway now for the future. As long as we go on appointing people because they are good fellows who’slapped us on the back, we are going to be in trouble. I’m willing to take 70 per cent of the blame for our difficultiestbut even with the remaining 30 per cent the rest of you will still be strugglâ€" ing for years to get out of the morass,” McDonald said. “This investigation was started by Reeve F. J. MacRae of York town- ship who had a pistol in his hand but didn’t know it was loaded. We all know a‘rout Farr and his activi- ties. There has been a laxity on the part of the whole council who were responsible for the commission’s ac~ tivities. As a result $120,000 has poured through the sluice gates of this building. We did not carry out our responsibilities or our duties and therefore must not piously sit here and pass judgment upon the Toron- to and York Roads Commission,” MacDonald declared. reeve who wanted to get some little back road paved‘ You men from the north end of York county were the worst and must take same of the discredit of this investigation that has been brought upon the en- tire body," Reeve McDonald said. of some little reeve and deputy Yonge at Castlefield “In Essentials, Unity; In Nonâ€"Essentials The present beautiful and comv modious church was erected in 1880 under the leadership of the Rev. Isaac Campbell, and in 1915 during the ministry of the Rev. Robert Her- bison a Casavant pipe organ was installed. During the 125 years of existence this congregation has had sixteen ministers. They are: Rev. William Jenkins. 1817-18b3 The settlement of this district by a steady influx of pioneers soon made the large Richmond Hill charge unwieldy so that during the ministry of Rev. Mr. James Dick, Thornhill was organized as a separâ€" ate congregation as were Laskay, East King or Temperanceville, 'and others. In 1883 under Mr. Jenkins’ leader- ship the congregation became a char- ter member of the first Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church. This was called the Missionary Pres- bytery of the Canadas, and at the time of his demise he was the Mod- erator of the Presbytery. This Richmond Hill Church, the first of any denomination here, was organized in 1817 by the Reverend William Jenkins, and for nearly four years worshipped sometimes in the open air and at other times In houses. The first Presbyterian ser- vice was conducted and the first sermon preached in a pine grove where the cemetery is now. In 1818 Mr. Jenkins organized St. Andrew’s, Scarborough, and twelve years later it was separated from Richmond Hill to form a new charge under its own minister. Rev. William Jenkins was born in 1779 in Forfarshire, .Scot- land, graduated from Edinburgh University and served for twelve years as a missionary to the Oneida Indians in New York State. From thence he came to Richmond Hill in 1817 where he laboured until his death on Sept. 25th, 18413. Because of the scarcity of currency his stip- end was negligible, and in order to make a livelihood took up a homeâ€" stead south of the present village and in true pioneer style hewed out of the forest for himself and family a home. The story is told that on one occasion he paid for the grind- ing of his wheat by preaching a ser- mon. It is a matter of record that when he decided to come to the Rich- mond Hill district with its many un- certainties and privations he had the offer of an attractive position as a Professor at Princeton University. This congregation is the oldest Presbyterian one west of Kingston, outside the Niagara district this event celebrates the beginning of Presbyterianfsm in Western Ontario. Then too, the Richmond Hill church is the mother church of many con- gregations covering an extensive dis- trict north to Lake Simcoe, and from Woodibridge in the west to Whitby in the east. Th-e celebration on Sunday and Monday, September 2‘0th and Zilst of the 125th anniversary of the Rich- mond Hill Presbyterian Church will be an event of more than usual in- terest. As the history of the early beginnings is closely interwoven with that of the community it is of inâ€" terest to many besides Presbyter- ians RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 171 Cnngrega tion Was Organized in 1817 With Rev. William Jenkins as the First Minister RICHMOND HILL PRESBYE‘EREAN ECHURCH 125th ANNEVERSARY T0 BE MARKED SUNDAY, SEPT. 20th King and Vaughan Plowing Match 9T0 Be Held Oct. 22nd The annual plowing match of the King and Vaughan Plowmen’s Asso- ciation will be held at the farm of Alfred Bagg on Number 7 Highway at Edgeley, Thursday, October 22nd. This was decided at a meeting of the directors held last Friday evening at the home of the president, J. Carl Saigeon at Maple. The meeting was well attended and the enthusiastic reports of'the directors augurs well for a successful match this year. Sunday morning at 11 am. the special preacher will be Rev. Dr. G. Stanley Glen of Glenview Presbyter- ian Church, Toronto and there will be special music by the Male Choir of Knox Presbyterian Church, Vaughan. In the evening the Min- ister, Rev. S. W. Hirtle will preach and there will be special numbers by the choir assisted by outside talent. Monday evening at 8.115 the service will be presided over by Rev. A. G. MlaoPherson, Moderator of the To- ronto Presbytery and the address will be given by Dr. J. W. McNa- mara, Clerk of the General Assem- bly. Other officers of the church to- day include: Chairman Board of Managers, Frank S'chissler; secre- tary, G. S. Walwin; treasurer, Garâ€" field Yerex. Mrs. Thomas Moore is president of the Women’s Associa- tion which will mark the historic occasion by serving a hot chicken dinner Monday evening; Mrs. G. S. Walwin is president of the W.M.S.; Mr. William Pollard, Sunday School Supt, and Mr. George Moorley, orâ€" ganist and choir leader. Special services will be held Sun- day at 11 am. and 7 pm. and Mon- day evening after the Chicken Din- ner there will be a special service of praise in charge of the TorOnto Presbytery. Mr. C. Marsh is the sixth gener- ation and a. lineal d'eseendant of Rob- ert Marsh, 21 member of the first Kirk Session. 1929 Rev. David Marshall, 1929-1933 Rev. J. D. Cunningham, 193449410 Rev. S. W. Hirtle, 1941â€" The first Session was composed of Rev. William Jenkins, Moderator, Messrs. Robert Marsh and James Miles, Elders. The present Session consists of Rev. S. W. Hirtle, B.A., Moderator; Mr. Jos. A. Monkman, Clerk; Messrs. Cairns Marsh, J. E. Smith, J. Beresford and Milton Sav- age Sr., Elders. Rev Rev‘ Rev Rev Rev‘ Rev‘ Rev. Rev‘ Rev. Rev‘ Rev. Rev‘ , E. C. Currie, 1909-1913 , Robert Herbison, 1914â€"1918 W. M. Hay, 1919-1923 J. W. McIntosh, 1923-19635 ‘ Malcolm Campbell, D.D., 1926' and 1927 Charles A. Mullin, 19-28 and James Dick, 1847-1877 Isaac Campbell, 1877-1884 J. W. Cameron, 18844887 W. W. Percival, 1887â€"1894 James Grant. 1894-1909 , Walter Scott, 1845-1847 IpflAlL Things, Charity”. 17th. 1942. Mr. MacRae said- the Provincial Department of Highways could take over the job of the County Roads Commission, as the department’s ac- tivities have been curtailed for the duration. The county’s secondary education grants, he suggested, which amounted to 3237221 during 1941, could be handled much more efficiently by the Provincial Depart- ment of Education. “The amount paid- to county coun- ciIlors, fifty in number, for sitting in York County council three times a year, for ten days at each sitting, came to $23,043 in 1941. This could be done away with, entirely. “County council’s chief function now is the collection of monies from municipalities in the county and the redistribution for various purposes, this also could be eliminated.” Reeve F. J. M'acRae of York Town- ship who instigated the investigation of the Toronto and York Roads Com- mission advocates the abolition of the Commission and of all County Councils. In an interview with “The Libera ” this morning Reeve MacRae said “County Councils are fifth wheels in the wagon of administraâ€" tion and shouId be abolished.” As a first stop he suggested the Toronto and York Roads Commission be done away with. County Councils Should Be Abolished Says Reeve of York ls Costly Fifth Wheel On Administration Wagonâ€"Reeve MacRae “rho Started Investigation Of T. & Y. Road Commis- sion Would Do Away With Commission and County Council As Well *-u.o-o-o.u- >. _r>.o.a¢. “u-“‘oo‘r-«I-n-d-u- Make the most oiyour Tea.. iYonge St. at Gleniorest lid. THURSDAY, FRIDAY. SATL‘RDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 18, 19 “ TEXAS ” With WILLIAM HOLDEN. CLAIR TREVOR, GLENN FORD â€" â€" AND _. â€" “ BEDTIME STORY ” With FREDRIC MARCH, LORETTA YOUNG HIGH SCHOO L RE-OPENING WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 23, 24 “ YANK ON THE BURMA ROAD ” With LORAINE DAY. BARRY NELSON â€"_ ALSO “ MARRIED THE BOSS’ DAUGHTER ” Richmond Hill High School will reopen for the fall term Tuesday, September 22nd, in accordance with instructions from the Depart‘ ment of Education. Prospective students are urged to provide themselves in advance with books and necessary supplies so that school work may proceed throughout the day with- out further loss of time. See list of books elsewhere in this issue. MONDAY & TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21. 22 “ GENTLEMAN AFTER DARK ” \Vith MIRIAM HOPKINS, BRIAN DONLEVY â€"- ALSO â€"â€" “ CONFIRM OR DENY ” \Vith BRENDA JOYCE, BRUCE EDWARDS With DON AMECHE, JOAN BENNETT NOVELTY -â€" \V'HAT ABOUT' DADDY JAMES SKEELE, Chairman High School Board. My son and I wish to express our thanks to you and the other Rich- mond Hill Farm Commandos who carried' out two such successful “raids" on our farm. Your wonder- ful Spirit of co-operation in sacri- ficing your evenings and your half holidays in order to save the crop has been very much appreciated in this district and! should prove an in- spiration to us all. Dear Mr. Smith :â€" “Let; us not be slaves to forms of government which have been set in the past at great expense to the overburdened taxpayer,” he conclud» ed. Terming the municipal organiza- tion of the Province of Ontario “fit for the horse and buggy days,” Mr. MacRae urged that Premier Hep- burn take under advisement the eli- mination of roads commissions and ultimately county councils. “Other items on the county ad- ministration are merely me payment of salaries to certain employees. These total labout $45,000 annually and axe entirely unnecessary,” he added ADVERTISERS INVITE YOUR BUSINESS â€"- DEAL WHERE YOU ARE INVITED. SAYS THANKS FOR HELP OF “COMMANDOS” Yours truly, Elsie M. Campbell. llUdson 5437 N 0. 12.,