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This Christmas Richmond Hill Red Cross sent over- seas hundreds of boxes to brighten the festive season for the members of our armed forcees. Boxes also went for- Ward to our fighting men from local churches, schools, fraternal and patriotic organizations. This year Richmond Hill Lions’ Club sent overseas over $1000 to help the chilâ€" dren of Britain made homeless by ruthless enemy bombâ€" ing. This same service club at its Christmas meeting sent $50 to the Russian Relief Fund. In addition to this speâ€" cial war work and consistent support of the Red Cross the Lions have now under way a child health survey and stand ready as always to lend medical and surgical aid to any and every child in need of it. Free milk and cod liver oil will be supplied to undernourished during the winter months. White Gift services at churches resulted in the distribution of toys and good things to make Christmas brighter in many homes and institutions. A local com- munity fund will provide Christmas baskets for all in need. There is something of magic in the air at Christmas- tide. A mysterious something that quickens in all of us a sense of kinship â€"â€" that awakens our best and sweet- est instincts and fills us with a. desire to bring happiness to others. Christmas, the most significant of Christian festivals, is what we as individuals make it. To those who recognize the opportunities it offers in bringing happi- ness to others, it is the best day in the year. It is their day for spending themselves in service to the lonely, the sick and those less fortunate than themselves. It is also the day when the spirit of love prompts the giving and re- ceiving of gifts and it is a very happy day for those who lose themselves in remembering others. This year the spirit of Christmas is expressed not so much in words and greetings and celebration as in noble acts of thoughtfulness for others, of sacrifice, and in re- membrances for the brave sons of Canada who celebrate Christmas by fighting for the world’s freeuom. This is the Christmas spirit of 1942 in action in Rich- mond Hill, and this is a typical community. The same fine work has gone on in every community across Canada. It is the Christmas spirit in action. Such unselfish ser- vice to others keeps active the magical quality of Christ- mas love even in a War-torn world. This true spirit of Christmas giving can reach out from the community in ever-widening circles until it envelopes the world of man- kind, and brings into being that new era towards which all eyes of this unhappy world are straining so eagerly. Announcing regulations to reduce consumption of liquor in Canada the Rt. Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King made an impressive and practical appeal for temperance. He appealed to the provincial governments to limit the sale in beverage rooms to eight hours a day. “Temperance,” the Prime Minister asserted, “is essential if the services of men and women are to be employed to the best and most useful effect, according to the physical capacity and ability of each. Nothing less will assure a total effort. At this Christmas season and at the close of this year, in which, through the sacrifice of other lives, our own lives have been spared, shall we not resolve to do whatever lies To all readers of “The Liberal” everywhere, in this community, in distant points, overseas, in training camps, on the battle fronts of the world, we send our most sin- cere Christmas Greetings, and the wish that speedy and complete Victory will give to all the right to shout again with loud acclaim the time honored words “A Merry Christmas”. within our power to save further sacrifice of human life and to shorten this terrible war. We may 'be called upon to witness the greatest ordeal through which our young country has ever been obliged to pass. To be equal to that ordeal We must put on the whole armor of God.” RADIAL PROFITS SOAR Operating profits from the North Yonge Radials have been very substantial for the year 1942, and indications are that the same will be true for the coming year. In View of the large operating surplus it would not seem an unreasonable request that at least some wash room ac- commodation at the city limits terminal be provided for the patrons. The matter was discussed at a recent meeting of the commission but the proposal was dropped because it was pointed out that attendants would have to be pro- vided for supervision. To a transportation system doing the volume of business enjoyed by the North Yonge sys- tem this should not be an insurmountable barrier. Paying passengers who pile up profits deserve at least this much consideration. Every home should take the home community news- paper. “The Liberal” weekly circulation is today at its highest peak since its fountfing, but there still are homes where it should be a regular visitor. As a straight matter of community economy, a home paper is a necessity. Many subscribers can vouch that Us services far exceed in value its subscripfion 1nfice of $1.50 per year. If you are not now a regular subscriber, plan to have your name added before the end of the year. If you are, tell your friends about it and become a booster for the “home paper”. We’re lfleased to boost every good cause in the dishfict and ap- preciate a boost in return. To all readers who have promptly renewed their subscriptions we extend our thanks. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS In the midst of a world-wide war, with all its accom- panying sorrow and suffering we come to another Christ- mas. Only when Victory crowns the great crusade in which we are engaged can we again celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace in the old-time spirit of joy and festivâ€" ity. Today we hope and pray that our aims may be speed- ily achieved, and that before another Christmas peace and goodwill can return to the world. . Established 1878 $dVertising Rates on Application. Subscription $1.50 per year â€" To the United States Covering Canada’s Best Suburban District Member Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RICHMOND HILL THE LIBERAL PRINTING 00., LTD. J. Eachern Smith, Manager PAGE TWO APPEALS FOR TEMPERANCE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24th,. 1942. THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS BOOST THE HOME PAPER “THE LIBERAL” To the United States $2.00 TELEPHONE 9 cap Had just settled down for a long winter’s nap; When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutter and threw up the sash, The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow Gave the lustre of midday to ob- jects below When what to my wondering eyes should appear But a miniature sleig‘h. and eight tiny reindeer; With a little old driver so lively and quick I knew in a moment it must be Saint Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursei's is really complete without these verses. Further, it is held, with some show of truth that this poem seems always new again as each new Christmas arrives. “The Christ- mas carols are repeated year after year,” it is said, so why not this seasonable poem:â€"â€" The Night Before Christmas ’Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney‘ with care, In hopes that Saint Nicholas Soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds While visions of sugarplums danced through their heads, Mama in her kerchief and I in my called them by name, I Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen, ‘On, Comet! on, Cupid. on, Donner and Bllitzer! , To the top of the porch! To the top of the walls! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all”! As dry leaves that before the wild‘ hurricane fly. When they meet with an obstacle mount to the sky. 80 up to the housetop the coursers they flew With a sleigh full of toys and Saint Nicholas too, And then in a twinkling I heard on the roof ' The prancing and pawing of each little hoofâ€"â€" As I drew in my head and was turn- ing around Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound; He was dressed all in fur from his head to his foot And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot A bundle of toys he flung on his back, And he looked like a pedlar just opening his pact! His eyes â€"â€"? how they twinkled! His ‘ dimples, how merry! they came And he whist There are many who believe that the following poem should appear each and every year in each and every special Christmas number. They agree that no Christmas issue THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO ’Twas The Night Before Christmas His His And bowlful of jelly He was chubby and phnnp, a fight jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him in spite of myself A wink of his eye and a twist of bk head Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread The And the smoke it encircled his head like a. wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook when he laughed like a And And And That capital expenditures unless absolutely essential to public health or safety are “out for the duration” has been the accepted policy in most Ontario municipalities. It is not surprising therefore that Markham Township’s proposal to embark on the purchase and equipment of a new township office struck considerable opposition. cheeks were like r03es; his nose like a cherry dvoli little mouth was draw: up in a bow, the beard on his chin was as white as the snow; gave stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth spoke not a word but went straight to his work filled all the stockings, then turned with a. jerk laying his finger aside of his Qfiisiled and shouted and a. whistle OPPOSE CAPITAL OUTLAYS 1p the chimney ohi However, the poor bird went through several harrowing experi- ences for one so young. It was my custom to hang his cage out in a tree each morning and open the door so he was at liberty all day. The July holiday he was still in his cage when it rained furiously and he be- came scared and by the time he was rescued he had‘ his right wing caught between the wires or the cage. He was drenched and a woe-begone sight I must say but he got over that only to cut his foot a few days later and couldn’t stand. A week of convalescing and he was hopping about again and then he took to hiding in the shrubbery and while there one day our dog hearing the rustling noises must have thought it was a mouse and made a grab and hurt both the wing and foot again. This time I des- paired of him but after taping the foot and leg and half filling his cage with freshly cut grass as he was unable to get on the perch at all, he was as comfortable as it was possible to make him. After a couple of weeks he was back hopp- ing all about the garden but still unable to fly as the wing wasn’t quite right. Two of the flight fea- thers stuck up at right angles to the wing. The following very interesting exâ€" perience is related by Mrs. Lydia Fenner, Richvale', and her trials and thrills in first aid to an injured robin will we are sure be interest- ing to bird lovers. Mrs. Fenner says: “Early in the spring of this year Letty Donaldson of Carrville Road found a baby robin lying on the ground having apparently fallen out of its nest. She put it back in the nest out it fell out again so she took it into the house and cared for it, feeding it bread and chopped worms. It thrived and was quite tame following Letty all over the house. Then in late June Letty and her family were going north for the summer and didn’t know what to do about the bird since it was too young to fly and would be at the mercy of cats so I said I would look after it until such time as it was able to fend for itself. Then the end of August I had to go in hospital and was at my wits end about the fate of the bird, but the problem was solved when the day before I was to leave for hos- pital Letty returned: from the north and- took him home. Then three weeks later he disappeared and they have never seen him since. We all came to the conclusion that a cat had caught him. This very afternoon I was on Spruce Street going in to visit Mrs. Bailey when I heard a robin chirp- ing in her garden. It was extreme- ly startling to hear a robin merrily chirping during a snowfall and I paused trying to place the sound, as I knew I had to see that bird‘ so sure I was it must be Robbie. Believe it or not 'but it is the same bird, his two feathers still at right angle from the wing and when I called him Robbie he chirped right back as he used to. I don't know how long he has been around the garden he now inhabits as they only noticed him since the very cold weather and have been putting out bread daily for him. It seems wonderful that he has survived these three months and he really looks healthy and well fed. It was quite thrilling to recognize him as our lost Robbie and it’s just another ‘truth is stranger than fic- tion’ episode.” And away they all flew like the down of a thistle But I heard him exclaim ere he drove out of sight, “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night." “990960099960994766009000 3 § INSURANCE i Bird Chatter 766M000009009000009000M i’olicies issued through this office covering Farm Preperty â€"Private Dwellings and their contentsâ€"Automobile â€"â€" Plate Glassâ€"Residence Burglary, etc. Claims Settled Promptly Gene'ral Insurance Richmond Hill Telephone 87 J. R. HERRINGTON 3go===lo=01 ‘Fire and Accident Hazards increase during winter months’ 12 Wellington St. E., Toronto Phone AD. 4646 : EL. 3119 TOMENSON, SAUNDERS, SMITH & GARFAT LTD. DISTRICT HERBERT R. BUTT AGENT 18 Elizabeth St. RICHMOND HILL Telephone 25-R Fireâ€"INSURANCEâ€"Accident If you really must send your greetings by Long Distance, won’t you please do so a few days before or a few days after Christmas â€"not on Christmas day. 1 HF. exchange of Christmas greetings by Long Distance telephone had become a peace time tradition in many a Canadian home. But such calls are a luxury in war timeâ€"and luxuries have no place in a war economy. War needs the wires you’d like to use for Christmas messages. War business, and the boys in camps who will be calling home from all parts of Canada, will be de- layed unless you avoid your usual Christmas telephoning. SEASON’S GREETINGS My ’1 fl Q J I /‘.\9 J“ This will be part of your contribution to Canada’s war effort MEL. MALTBY an Mme Sea/tee - THURSDAY. DECEMBER 24th, 1942. 0:0 DUO! Oflo=°=9 6 [0:0=Oflfl