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PAGE I‘ W 0 mm “THE LIBERAL” An Independent Weekly â€" Established 1878 Subscription Rate, $1.50 per year; To the United States $2.00 Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association J. E. SMITH, M.P., Publisher THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13th, 1945. CANADA IS “THEIR BABY” NOW A Western member of the House of Commons, in a recent speech, said that the returned soldier is not the problem of Canada, but that Canada is the problem of the returned soldier. In communities such as Richmond Hill that have just held their municipal elections, the observation of the hon- orable member suggests no inconsiderable realism. The returned men and women, although a minority of the pop- ulation, have made themselves felt as a community force, and, in the years to come, they will undoubtedly represent an even more potent force in village, city, provincial and Dominion governments. And that is as it should be. Almost a whole generation of young Canadians went into the three services in the six years of war, and these people are presently going to take Canada in hand. The returned man of today is younger than the man who came back from the First World War. He is better educated. His horizons are broader. He has greater capacity for serving Canada than his father had, and, all in all, he is a distinct asset. *******=II “OBLIGATION BINDS ALL” A correspondent compliments The Liberal on its ef- forts to call public attention to the message the churches of Richmond Hill have for all the people of the village and district. With respect to the recent church census, he de plores the finding that many people profess adherence to a certain church, but seldom if ever attend the service. “Religion,” he writes, “is vividly real when we view it from the outside, as it were; when its ideals are visualâ€" ized in character, character as seen and known in Chris- tian living. The sad thing is that men should ever be un- willing to associate themselves with the great privileges of religion, should ever seek to rid themselves of its obli- gations. This last they cannot do. The obligations it THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO by Henry A. Wallace, U.S. Secretary of Commerce. and in as much as most of us in Richmond Hill are interested in work one way or another, and whether we like it or not. we read the book in the hope of extracting something of value to ourselves and our friends. Mr. Wallace recognizes the immensity of the Ameri- can job program, but something within, he says, cries that “it must be done”, that sixty million jobs must be made available and that. too, by 1950. Only 47,000,000 persons were gainfully employed in the U.S. when war production was at its highest. and since then there has been an ap preciable decrease in employment, making necessary the creation of millions of more jobs than would be the case if the end of the war had not altered the industrial picâ€" ture. And the technological changes that are occurring afford no remedy. but, on the contrary, aggravate the problem. Production per worker, for example, moves up- ward, more rapidly now than before the war, and the pro- gress thus made is not likely to abate. One comforting thought, however, is that industry is constantly giving employment in wider fields. More men, for one thing, are now employed in garages and sawice Stations than was the case at the close of the last war, and a great many more will be employed when cars return to the road in normal numbers. Then, too, the tourist industry with better highways and new means of travel is certain to call for many more workers. The old indus- tries may not give us the expected volume of employment but great new fields are bound to open up. Secretary Wallece, of course, has a plan through the operation of which he hopes to provide work for all. He proposes that the U.S. government will each year calcu- late how much private individuals, corporations, munici- palities and the government are likely to spend. Then, if unemployment looms. the federal government will borrow and spend an additional amount sufficient to create full employment. The idea is to borrow the country’s way into prosperity. We believe Canadians would not appr0ve such a c0urse, that they would much prefer the policy followed by the Mackenzie King gOvernment of providing employment for all by emphasizing the creation of new wealth rather than by borrowing unnecessarily, and so long as sounder econ- omic methods of providing work are available, borrowing must be considered unnecessary. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13th, 1945. l © TOMENSON, SAUNDERS, SMITH & GARFAT, LTD. ‘9 ' 12 Wellington St. 5., Toronto Phone AD. 4646 : EL. ans li DREW INSURANCE SERVICE DISTRICT HERBERT R. BUTT mammrm-r @ 18 Elizabeth St. RICHMOND HILL Telephone 25-R © HIGH Friday, December 21 Max Boag’s Orchestra SCHOOL GYMNASIUM ADMISSION 50c. REFRESHMENT BOO": d i i O We feel, in any event, fairly certain a policy of “saved binds upon one it binds upon all.” We agree with the views of our correspondent. The world of men and women cannot live and prosper without religion. No one can help but recognize that religion gives to the world its meaning and purpose, and when men ig- nore it or are indifferent to it, they miss the transform- ing power by which the world can become the Paradise in which rational beings can peacefully reside. * s s a: :r s a: * ATTENTION! G.B.S. HAS AN IDEA! George Bernard Shaw has undoubtedly friends and well Wishers in Richmond Hill as he has throughout the English speaking world, and undoubtedly also everybody will wish him well in his latest venture, that of setting out to reach the age of 300 years. We may doubt, and even more than doubt, whether he can do it, but all the time we will be holding the opinion, secret from the rest of the world, that if he can do it we also should be able to do it. Mr. Shaw says that in his second century he will be approaching maturity and the years of wisdom and will, therefore, be fit to practice the arts of government and when he reaches 200 he declares he will be fitted to make a workmanlike job of the chancellorship of the exchequor. To do what he sets out to do, G. B. S., of course, will have to keep his feet dry and avoid colds. His latest un- dertaking somehow suggests the old Irish rhyme: “It’s not the cough that carries you off, but the coffin they carryyou off in.” * wk * * 5|! * * * AWKWARD FOR THE C.C.F. The C.C.F. government of Britain is developing a habit that must be extremely annoying to the OCR lead- ers of the Dominion, namely, the habit of enunciating a policy without regard to the ‘fix’ in which it may leave the Socialist brethren in Canada. North York can readily recall the C.C.F. promise at the last election that the insurance business of this c0unâ€" try would be nationalized if the C.C.F. constituted the government. Now, however, comes the labor government of Britâ€" ain officially and unequivocally declaring that its program of nationalizing certain major industries and public util- ities does not include the insurance companies. They are to be left to function on the basis of competitive free en- terprise which experience has proved best calculated to assure the public most efficient service. What will the C.C.F. do about it now? * * * 1“ 25‘ * 1k *- A BOY AND HIS DOG A Richmond Hill school teacher, surrounded by his boys one day. asked them to recount their experiences with dogs â€" could they, he wanted to know, of their personal observation say that a boy’s best friend is his dog. Later the teacher declared :â€" “Not one of the boys evaded the question. Some told of their own experiences and of the experiences of their friends. Others, not satisfied with the dramatic quality of whatever facts they may have had at their disposal. told stories largely fiction. But everyone of the lads be- lieved and was anxious to prove that a dog is surely a boy’s friend. The fact that a boy can be and usually is the best friend of a dog is not given so much attention. The Chris- tian Science Monitor, however, sponsors the view that the literature of boy-plus-dog has been enriched with a story as spectacular as any yarn spun by imagination â€" a story in which the loyalty of a dog to his master is marked by the master’s loyalty to the dog. “The setting itself is breath-taking â€" the Niagara River Gorge,” says The Monitor. “Two boys, between 10 and 12 years of age, and a dog were playing in a wild place near the ledge of the gorge. The dog chased a bird too near the edge and went overâ€"over and down, a hundred feet. The boys got a rope and went down after him, with not entirely happy results, but at least with the final efâ€" fect of all of them being rescued. “We hope the dog appreciated his master‘s devotion. And We hope that any older people who may be inclined to write off the action of the boys as foolhardiness will recall that adults have performed feats of daring â€" like walking a tightrope over Niagara Falls and plunging down them in a barrelâ€"for less admirable reasons than thos: which impelled the boys to lower themselves down that hundred feet of cliff." ' :k*$l‘i<**=i<*=l‘ I’l‘ WOULDN’T WIN FRIENDS HERE “Sixty million jobs" is the interesting title of a book through debt” would not win many admirers in Richmond Hill. BUTTONVILLE NEWS ITEMS suddenly on 8th of Mr? Mrs. Carsw el‘ The death occurred Saturday, December vCarswell of Toronto. was Ethel Padget, the Only daugh ter of the late John and Mrs. Padgc1 of Buttonville. She was in her 615i year and leaves to mourn her passâ€" ing her mother, Mrs. John Padget and three brothers, Percy, Georgc and Burnett. Interment was at But- tonville cemetery on Tuesday, De- cember 11th. White Gift Service at Bi‘Own’s Corâ€" ners United Church this Sunday at 11 a.m. Rev. W. A. Hunnisett of Fred Victor Mi5sion will be guest speaker. Master Bruce Han-0d will sing. The congregation will join with the Sunday School in this spe- cial service. Mr. Will Brooks, the Sunday lSchool Superintendent, hopes take advantage of this chance to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Healey were Sunday guests of ‘Mr. and Mrs. F. .Ioulihan. Some time ago we mentioned our voung hunters coming home empty handed but that’s ancient history. On Saturday Kenneth Stephenson shot a fox. Good work Ken. Guess we ;poke too soon. Mr. and Mrs. Cordingley spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Mc- Quay. The many friends of Mrs. John ’adget and sons will join in extend- ‘ng sympathy in the loss of a dear laughter and sister. swarms: CHRISTMAS TREES show our. gratitude for our many We are now taking orders for blessings by helping those less for- tunate than ourselves. Gifts of useâ€" ful clothing, toys and cash donations are very welcome. The need is great and this is the season for giving. The Young People’s Union met in Brown’s Corners United Church last night. Dorothy Hood was in charge Christmas Trees of all sizes. J. H. ROBERTS Stop 24 Yonge Street Phone 195r4 Richmond Hill of the meeting, assisted by her com- mittee. The president. George Bruce. opened the meeting and carols were Wallen read Hood the 10d i" Dorothy scripture. Margaret prayer and the minutes were readl l‘ by Miss Ann Summers. Beautiful colored slides depicting the story “A Christmas Carol" were shown and the script was read by Marion Hood. It was a tradition in the lifetime of the late President Roosevelt that Chas. Dickens’ lovely story should be read on Christmas Eve. The December meeting of Brown's Corners United 1Church W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs. K. Stotts. Mrs. N. Reid and Mrs. Stotts were in charge. Mrs. Reid presided over the devotional in which Miss Rhea «Scott, Miss 'Mary Rodick. Mrs. J. Brown and Mrs. J. McQuay part in reading the Christmas story from the Bible, and all present join- ed in singing the Christmas carols. Mrs. A. Stephenson sang “The Gift”. Roll call was answered by 16 mem- bers and several guests were wel- comed. Mrs. Stotts gave the syn- opsis on Angola Now, our study book in which she described the life of missionaries among the natives of Africa. The election of officers the following to office: Hon. Pres., Mrs. C. J. Russell; Pres, Mrs. A. Newson; Viceâ€"Pres. Mrs. W. Rodick; Secretary, Mrs. J. Brown;' Asst. Sec., Mrs. K. Stotts; Treas., Mrs. D. Hood; Press Sec., Mrs. W. Craig; Home Helpers, Mrs. C. Burr; Mission Band, Miss E. Boynton: Flowers, Mrs. C. Bovnton; Work Committee, Mrs. N. Reid, Mrs. E. Hill. Mrs. WaltOn, Mrs. Patterson. Mrs. E. Fuller, Miss Rhea Scott. After a delightful lunch the meet- ing adjourned. It's coming closer What? The concert of SS. 5 at Buttonville Hall on December 20th. Come and enjoy an evening’s entertainment. Music, costumes, fun. Mr. and Mrs. P. Bassinger visited with Mr. Bassinger's mother in Oshawa on Tuesday. Miss Gloria Shenfield was a recent supper guest at Miss Joan Stephenâ€" son's home. We are all advised to do Christâ€" mas shopping early. so several young ladies took Monday off to follow this advice, among whom were Mrs. Bill He‘d. Margaret Hood. Lois Clark. Doreen Stephenson and Barbara Bruce. ' An overnight guest of Miss Doreen Stephenson was Miss Butt-ain Bruce If Langsiaff. I will be a large attendance and .__4 l J. Roy Herrington NOTARY PUBLIC , CONVEYANCER l GENERAL INSURANCE ] (Fire, Automobile, Etc.) I Richmond Hill, Ont. Telephone 87 ORDER HELEN SIMPSON FLOWERS For All Occasions Phone orders delivered any- where in North Yonge St. District 2518 YONGE STREET (At St. Clements) Telephone MAyfair 1145-6 returned WW” DENTAL Dr. W. J. Mason DENTIST PHONE ’00 YONGE ANU ARNOLD STREET RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO Dr. M. J. Quigley DENTIST FORMERLX or 'I'HORNHILL Announces that his office is now located at the City Limits, North I‘oronto, directly oppOSite the Term- inal, over Liggertt’s Drug Store. Phone Office: HLland 9300 SEPTIC TANK SYSTEMS SANITARY CONTRACTORS TANKS CLEANED OUT OF TOWN SERVICE W. J. ALDRIDGE Z9 Elmhurst Ave., Lansing Willowdale, Zone 8-288 (Toronto Subscribers Dial "Operator"~â€"Messagc Charge) Q ””MWW.V WNWOMW cm “0 omowuooonoomo : Eavestroughing, Repairs to Heavy Metal Parts on Farm Implements and Equipment Now into Our New Quarters at 33 Yonge St. Phone Richmond Hill 51 33 Yonge Street PAUL DUBOIS TINSMITH i l ‘Pat’s’ Garage GENERAL REPAIRS, GAS & OIL 'FiFestone Tires, Batteries and Fan Belts McColl Frontenac Oils and Greases COMPLETE WINTERIZING‘ A SPECIALTY SUPER PYRO ANTI FREEZE North End of Car Line Richmond Hill 909m M. & G. Electric Power and Lighting Specialists HOME AND COMMERCIAL WIRING BY LICENSED ELECTRICIANS Write Box 210 or phone Richmond Hill 195:3 gr." .n v':;.~.-1=‘:= 1 ' F E E: D MASTER BREEDER MASH OR MASTER BREEDER ,CONCENTRATE Actual 1945 records from 109 different flocks Show 74.7 per cent hatchability Total number of eggs set . . . . . . . . . . 2,280,413 Saleable chicks hatched . . . . . . . . . . . 1,703,267 Average hatch of all eggs set . . . . . . . . 74.7% If you sell your eggs to a hatchery or operate your your own you will make more money during the 1946 hatching season by changing your flock to Master Breeder Feeds now. ****$***$ W. R. DEAN PHONE 54 THORNHILL WE DELIVER WW «00¢»..me _