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PACE TW 0 A 'rnr: LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL. oN'rAnro 'TITI“:ST1.»\Y. 11.11: "IT :‘1111. 1:117. .â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"qâ€"-â€"â€"-â€" .A, “THE when applied 111 farm and city incomes. If a farm boy who 1feeling- 111-11111] 111' the Henna record . 1.211 3111'. 111 snend :11 1111* local fall fair in 15138 was given “ 11> L't'lolll‘lil‘HFIH :1 fmil 1-1' 1‘31 WW" Subscriptiaoii Riflfipeg‘jlfftlt 31931-111171O‘ToEiiiPIiiilitidlifias 32.710 SH”) m .Sw'ml “I. 1h“ RN-l‘é‘l “Vlllik‘l' 1“2111' .in 12116. he had iiiiiilliwlmiis“iii-Ella:Hilliiifmimiii‘balsa: M ' '1' I. ' ’ ' ‘ , '. '_. ' a 100’. increase 111 spending money. A clty boy who had pm, “.1,” MM pm You]. “on, H.” SANITARY CONTRACTORS ember Canadian “eekly Newspapers A5s0c1atlon *1 c)” m \ x l _ } ‘ ‘. U _ . Mug .1 ,_ I )1. W q.) (m ‘ _ ._ V‘ . t _ I TANKQ CLEANED J. E. SMITH MP. Publisher . _. .111111 .11 111 111111s 111 ..1.. \v1o was glvtn ._. 1111111.11 . 11 is 11111) 1.111 111 .11111 111.11 1 v ' ' 111 spend :11 the Royal. had only :1 $1211 :;’1 Increase 111 spcndâ€" ‘ ' "“W‘m’ it “CHUNHI'W 111 "ll OUT OF ']‘0‘1\N SERVICE 'l‘lllff-ISDAY. MARCH lilih. 151-17. in}: money. but 11c still had 1wic1- as much as the farm WWW” 'L mm" "“'l<'#_‘ W, J. -â€"-â€"â€"â€"â€"-â€"-â€"‘â€"â€"_â€"‘-_â€"â€"_ 1111.12. \\'c expo-1 tobczu' sonic 1-i1§'--<li1'l<1'l"-<21.\': “Well “by _,,.,, 1,...“ ,,,,,.,,,,,,L. ,0 $0,, .,., 29 Eimhurst Ave" Lansing A REFORM LONG NEEDED _ 11111111 tho stingy larmcr give his 11.1w 32.1111 to spend. .1 111:1»sil’11ul :1111111iisem1'ni 111 'I‘Iu “iiiloWdfllE, Z0ne 3-288 A reform long needed in the conduct of ticlimond llill ‘ W111. Jack <':11111ck. why 11111111 you. we ask." [1-,,,,..,1_ (Tm-onto Subscribers Diai village affairs will presently be submitted for approval to the Ontario Municipal Board in the form of a request that $1100 per year be allowed each councillor and $200 111 the reeve. The proposal. if acceded to. will bring the coun- cil in line with most other Ontario municipalities of similar population. A11 understanding of the why and wherefore of such a disbursement will no doubt interest most residents. The amount involved is $601) per year. and it may in no sense he considered compensation for the discharge of the public trust r'eposed in the four councillors and reeve or as pay- ment for the time they must spend in the discharge of their duties. The business of administration is the largest and most varied business in the community. It involves the collec- _. tion and wise expenditure of a great deal of money, not ‘to ment1on the holding of innumerable conferences with 'r ratepayers and others doing business with the village. It S‘tMOuld be difficult to estimate how much time the reeve «\of: us are small business. and councillof's give to the public business in the course of a year, but an irreducible minimum would put the. figure at better than 100 hours. Council meetings alone occupy more than 50 hours. and when special meetings have to be held the number of hours so spent is accordingly in- creased. . For this reason, many close observers of municipal affairs feel the amount of the honorarium should be much higher, but the members of council insist that whatever may be done, the amount must be kept on token basis rather than lifted to a level commensurate with the service they render. . =1: :11 >21 # :11 >11 >1: * A FEATHER IN THEIR CAP Maintenance of communication between Richmond Hill and Toronto in recent days when storms of the utmost intensity paralyzed inter-urban transportation throughout the province for varying periods of time may be ascribed in some measure possibly to, the operation of the radial system between the two communities. Not once did the snow drifts interrupt service, and so residents of Richmond Hill whose business required their presence in Toronto daily were no more incommoded by the weather than would be the case if they resided in any part of the metropolitan area served by city trams. That at least is “a feather in the cap" of that little, group of citizens who years ago, under the leadership of J. A. Greene, fought against the abolition of the radial system and the substitution of buses. Richmond Hill is essentially a home centre, but if it is to remain so and continue to grow as such there must be no prolonged cessation of transportation with the city. Communities round about and particularly to the im- mediate north of Richmond Hill have not been as fortun- ate as this community in maintaining service to and from the city. Perhaps if they, too. had permitted the inter- urbans to be converted into a service such as is now proâ€" vided Richmond Hill they would be better off especially in stormy weather. * =31 ‘4‘ ST. MARY'S SKATING CARNIVAL The Men’s Club of St. Mary’s Anglican Church 11eâ€" serves the felicitations of the entire village for the splen- did Icelandia skating contest it sponsored for the delight of Richmond Hill’s young and old. The triumphs of Barâ€" bara Ann Scott have called general attention to the art of graceful skating, but long ere Barbara Ann wOn her laurels those of. us who have had the privilege of seeing young people on the ice recognize how pleasurable it is to witness such events. And where is the native Canadian who, if he or she has not found himself or herself on skates 'at one time or another, has not at least occupied the role at" spectator? The Icelandia club in its demonstration here lived up ' ***=i<* I to its reputation of being one of the best skating organ- izations in the Dominion, and the performance of the 30 skaters was worthy of the club they represented. With the skill that comes from training, they executed many difficult and intricate stunts. ' Whatever else may be said of Canada’s winter months, they assuredly are at times periods of dreariness, and an event such as that provided by the Anglican club to lighten the burden of the cold months cannot help but be genuine- ly enjoyable. , FARM INCOMES How do the earnings of farmers compare with the earnings of folks who work in city industries ‘2 John At- kins, well known for his views on agricultural subjects to North York farmers, points out that as business men, farmers have all the basic problems of city residents plus the weather. “Some few of us,” he writes, “are big business. Most . Almost all of us are farm hands. ~Our wives and children do considerable farm work. The average gross cash income on Canadian farms in 1945 was approximately $2.300. earned by the combined efforts of men, women and children. When the non-cash farm in- come is added and the many farm expenditures deducted. the probable average net income per farm family, earned by at least one Stillâ€"time worker, and one partâ€"time work- er, on the basis of a low 60â€"hour week, might be 81500, or $1000 per worker earned at the rate of 3311?;c. per hour, with allowance for an imaginary two weeks’ holiday. “You will think that our estimated 60-hour farm \VEQk is not only low. but much too low. We can almost hear you say: “Humphl An 80â€"hour week is more like it." That is true. but we were leaning over backward in making an ,estimate that would not exaggerate the farm family’s hours of work nor underestimate the average farm income. “The Dominion Department of Agriculture has issued a booklet entitled “Net Income of Farm Operators from Farming Operations 1938-1045." The Country Guide. Winnipeg. extended the booklet’s statistics to average net incomes and commented. in part. as follows: “Total net income of farm operators the Dominion Bureau of Sta- tistics explains. is the amount which would be available to farm operators for living expenses. payment of income taxes and for investment in the farm enterprise or in other investment outlets. “Whereas this would work out to an average per farm of $563 for Eastern Canada in 1938. by 1945 this had in- creased to 81244. In Western Canada (including BC.) this had climbed from a low of 8484 average per farm in 1938, to $1531 in 1945.“ “No one hails increased farm incomes with greater satisfaction than farmers. But. in the general jubilation it is well to remember that. the improvement in farm i11- come started from a scandaloust low base. Farm earn- ers are still giving two hours of labor for one in exchange with city workers. ' “Percentages do create the correct impression I not ___________________.â€"â€"â€"â€" the Library Shelf (Continued from Page 1) half Jewish and half English, joins a group 11' Jews going- 111 l’alt‘stine to found an agricultural commune. He shares the difficulties and dung- crs of the communal life; he forms deep friendships and falls in lm'c‘.' yet he is always somewhat aloof, l‘hus he is able to judge the Jewish communes, the Arabs, and the Ens”- lish in Palestine with :1 measure of impariiality. IIc sums 111) the age- old Jewish problem in the following paragraph: "For Jews were 11111 an accident of race. but simply man's condition carried to its Oxircme ‘ a branch of the species touched on the raw. Exiled in I‘lfi‘i‘lilr. in Babylon, and now over the whole globe. ex posed to strange and hostile sur- r1’1undings. they had 111 develop peâ€" c1.1i;1r traits: they had no time nor chance to giow that hide cf complac- ency. of a specious security, which makes man insensitive to and for- getful 111' the tragic essence of his condition. They were the natural target of all malconlents, because they were so exasperaiingly and abâ€" normally humanffl E.\\'.l. LONDON BELONGS TO ME. Nor- man Collins. lndced London does belong to 311‘. Collins and, after finishing his book, :1 1111 of London belongs 111 us. Here is a “1lifI'erenl" book full 111' warmth and humour. So different is the book from the usual glossy. and shallow best-seller. that it should enjoy a wider popularity. 11 is with this purpose in mind that I bring it to our readers” attention. Mr. Collins has given 11s :1 bit of London. a section of its people. which is the essence of the spirit of those sturdy citizens. The story. in b11ef. is the impact of the first war years 1m the boarders at No. 111 Dulcimer 81.. London. The landlady of this house is widow. Mrs. \ViZZZIrd. who has conic down in the world and lives in the memolies of past elegancies. llcr romance with her sinister new board- er. the occult Mr. Squales. is one of the minor themes. Mr. Squalcs stands out as one of the most able dclincations in a book 11., which abounds with fine character- studies. )l!'\'. \\"7.7.:11'd‘s st-iiulvo‘rdei's 2‘1'" the Josser family. father. mother and daughter, who occupy the best suite. The life and fortunes of this family and their relatives afford the cen- tral theme. Mr. Josscr could truly be called the hero of the tale. The Ihflcf fil‘llo;1]'il)g Del-5011' for many. will be dauntlcss Connie. A faded beauty of muddled morals, but with the proverbial heart of gold. Connie provides the humour and the pathos. Mr. Puddy, a widower. supplies the low comedy, (most unintentionally On his part). Although cowardly an-i food-loving, Mr. Puddy ultimately finds himself a hero. Dickens would have been delighted with this same Mr. Puddy. There is tragedy to“. ' fi'“l" catches .up with weak Percy loot]. who lives with his adoring mother in a back suite. His downfall un- folds with an inevitableuess that is stark and terrible. The opening chapter of the book, the presentation to Mr. Josser on his retirement. is a satiric gem in it. self. The president of the old firm, how typical he iszâ€"emanating mock. patriarchal benevolence. jokes demo- cratically with his employees 10 their marked discomfort. The pomp- ous speech. the timid reply, 211.] these are glorious and evoke familiar echoes. It is a goodly book, (638 pages), but is most regretfully finish-3d. we are parting with good friends. We cannot fail to wonder just howt‘ne Mr. Josscrs are faring in the g'im Britain of today. D.L. Try a classifier advertisementin The Liberal for results. Accountants W. Ernest Lansdown & Co. Accountants â€" Allditors Suite 404 â€" 2‘20 Yonge St. TORONTO ELGIN 3810 LANGSTAFF Thornhill 631‘14 Drink plenty of Milk, and be sure of an "_ ample supply, pure 3 and wholesome, by ":1 having us call every ' day. Msilk, Cream, Butter, Chocolate Milk and All Dairy Produces. Milk is the best food . you can possibly serve ‘. your family. .1 Eifi‘EHMonrD/ifuflq IR from MILKMIMT’ ~' C: O. waters &7 Sons PROP. Phone 12 Richmond Iilill VICTORIA SQUARF Mr. James 1111]. was 1110 ‘.'.l’.1‘. lil>i people who Boiler, S12, {ichmond tiiest speaker :11 1'711 Sunday evening. You“: the inspiring Mr. lutlcr :1 greu1 deal when they did Next mootâ€" iiig‘ will be in charge of Miss Hclcc missed 1111 ssage delivered by missed him. week's 11:1 hear Boynton. 'l‘ry 111 be present and :lisâ€" cuss plans for the church service on April’ 121111. A very lIIiL‘I‘t‘Silno‘ meeting tool; placc Tuesday evening last at the .I.l<‘.1\. and .I.W.l. regular monthly meetings held in the community hall. Mr. Stclck of Bradford showed mov- talkies and various \\'(’1 C ics on which enjoyed very the two grou ps. ing games were 11:111. At the .I.\\',l. Miss Mabel Sundeison gave the motto, dealing with the subject of St. Patrick’s life history which proved very interestâ€" ing. Mrs. Barbara Hart gave a wry demonstration “Decor- St. Patrick‘s." Elections of officers took place with Mrs. Wil- Scrutineers and inspiringr on ations for lows were Jean presiding. Misses Ilclcn Castaior Brumwcll. (iti'l'iccrs of the J.\V.I. for the year 15111111 are as follows: IIon. l‘ics.. Mrs. Willows; PICS., 1111-1111111 l-lart; Isl Viceâ€"Pres. Mar- jorie Hart; 2111] Vice-Pres. Dorothy Ilcaity; Sec. Doris Empringham; mm in any 0f the_ Count“ Gillllp‘v Ass1. See. Marion Caselv; Treas, mom promo so that it can I39 Cleim.‘ V . _' V _ ed and stored for next years activi- )laI-cl handmson; Pianist. Connie ties. Romney: Asst. Pianist, Marion Case. Was disappointed in the turnout 1x; 51mm. 1,0340,“ {gm-“(1 1:01.81”; last Sunday at the Municipal IIall, Asst. Song Leader, Marion Caselv; mil“ 18 members present Dmfs _ t _ - bad but the lineup of new executive Distiict Director. Mrs. Ruby Brum- members Ivmm is Betty Barkel.‘ well; Press Sec, Bertie Forster; Phyllis Giles, Elizabeth Hunt, Norm Branch Directors. Barbara' Hart, TWHI‘JH. He”) R059 and JOhn Mit- Doris Emprino'ham Marjorie Hart' Chen' - b 1 * 1 1 If you have any new ideas or Sewing and Knitting Convenor, Dor- othy Beatty; Social and Finance Cour. Norma Empringham. Evelyn Barber, Nellie Snider, Dorothy Jar- \.i::; Sick Con, Verna Styrmo, Mabel Sanderson, Ruby Britmwell. Florence Nichols; Auditors, Mrs. Harry Bar- ber Mrs. Francy. J.F.A. officers~for-the-year 1947: Hon. Pres. W."M1 Coekbm'nf Pres, Les Hart; Vice-Pres, Defn Stephen- son: S1112. Norman Tyndall; Treas., Phil. Rumney; Directors, John Mc- (.‘ague. Jack Rumuey, Jim Boynton; Third County Director, John Buch- anan. ‘ JUST RELAX It is amazing- what can be done just relaxing. It may not be necessary to take a long sea voy- age; all a man may need is to slack- en his pace at periods during the day, loosen his necktie and shoe- strings, put his feet up 011 his desk 01 another chair, and let the world roll by for two or three minutes without worrying about it. It has been found that a good proportion of pcrscns who suffered heart atâ€" tacks of the most severe nature, and adopted right measures of living, are still alive and enjoying life ten more years later. 1‘. y CANADIAN ROOSTERS TO SOUTH AFRICA Blood 1111 of South Africa‘s White Leghos are to be improved \1 1th the 1ntr1lction of a Canadian strain. One gen pedigreed cock- c1els left rcceé, via Canadian Naâ€" tional Expres or Saint, John, en 101.43 to the Nest hatchery in southern Rhoda; It” win take five mess for the IS to reach their 1 -: i - ’i ' 1e 111111.011. To (um prime condi- t:on. ine snippe‘acked mm. (m- ' icrent feeds wi ‘ ~ 1.. . ' ' i he bird 1' COd 11.131 011 13_part diheir diet Tit: South African ix rtel- Miss L- 11111101-11 of Quequgfmps' Chicks by air throughout the 1,110“ subjects Juveniles. much b\, on Friday and did 5 to 1 with Doug . , ' Allen being the hero with the one “\i the 10”” meet‘ goal and Jim Reynolds helping 011 conducted by Les. with a good game. Richmond Hill ll1ll11\\’cllt (11y 1:111 Ilighya Will see all you guys and gals two weeks and one night from tonight. 111211 is March 23. dancing to the strains of Wm. Smith and his tiibc. The card contains some aluma-leftâ€" ing. a few barn dances and nntch some modern music. .\s for the Hockey Teams Midgets. The boys had a time last week at Barrie and lost with the numbers at S to 2. And Saturday p.111. won R to 7 here at home. so thcr are out, but . . . . . . We hear a protest is starting to the effect that Bairie has a player over age, so . . . . . . 1011caygeon 1 11 11g 11 was here went away up to Bobcaygeon on Sat- urday but were defeated with 9 to their 6. and Neal with 2} goals, Simâ€" ser with 2 and Allen with I. We hear Roddy McArthur was outstand- ing in the net. ‘ More . . . . . . The team will vote for whom they consider the top player on the team and he will receive a cup, thanks to Mr. Patchel who has been a great help to the team. Any one who is interested and has seen the boys play is asked to get in touch with Jim Butler and help do- cide who this leading player is. Well. this winds 11p a not too suc‘ cessful season but the boys tried hard and ale all looking forward to next year’s games. All players please bright suggestions for dances or anyâ€" thing else you would like to do, put them to the council Sundays at 1.30 [1.111. See youse all next week. R.lI.Y.C. Jack Walkington GENERAL INSURANCE Fire, Automobile. Liability, Life. Hail, Accident and Sickness Farm Insurance a Specialty Telephone 28 King City Remember last fall’s egg market? this year. Anyone who has a flock of well grown, fully developed pullets 'in production next fall is going to be “in the money”. How about your flock? pends partly on the kind of chicks you start; partly on the way you start them: partly on the way you grow them. We can supply Purina Chick Startena, the starter with “ingredient pow- ' er" to get your chicks away to a flying start . . . . Cher-R-Tabs to protect their health (rop one tablet in each "quart of drinking water) . . . . and a good Purina growing feed to grow them out big and strong, once they’re past the starting period. Use these helps to better pullets and next fall you’ll not be merely wishing â€"â€" you’ll be cashing. Farmers intending to use fertilizer this Spring would be well advised to place their orders early as materials are very a scarce. ‘ © 18 Elizabeth St. "01391‘at01"’â€"Message Charge) @ TOMENSON, SAUNDERS, SMITH & GARFAT, LTD. ‘9 Phone AD. 4646: EL. 3119 DEPENDABLE INSURANCE 12 \Vellington St. E., Toronto SERVICE DISTRICT R; REPRESENTATIVE RICHMOND HILL Telephone 25-R E1) Machine Shop Work Generators, Starters, Fuel Pumps, Water Pumps and Carburetors Rebuilt. CECIL C. MABLEY 32 Benson Ave. Richmond Hill CARLOAD OF OATS TO ARRIVE Fence Supplies Just Arrived COMPLETE LINE OF WIRE FENCING, CHICKEN WIRE. STEEL POSTS. ALSO CHAIN LINK FABRIC FOR GARDEN FENCING. CEDAR POSTS ALL SIZES ERECTION DONE ON ALL TYPES OF WIRE FENCING. NORMAN BONE FENCING CONTRACTOR PHONE 259-.1 ‘ RICHMOND HILL 1 Everything points the same way for Will you be “wishing” or “cashing”? It de- THIS WEEK. I. D. RAMER & Son Phone 10, The Elevator Richmond Hill