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THE HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 VOL. LXIIL, Ross Linton Liberal Candidate In North York Outlines Policy In Coming Provincial Election Ross Linton the standard bearer for the Liberal Party in tho Provin- cial election North York Riding was born into the tradition of the advo- cates of Responsible Representative Government and has worked out his beliefs by devoting much of his spare time in public service to his native county. “It is one thing to talk glibly about this and that in the management of our public affairs," says Ross Linton “but it is another matter of greater importance and value to put one’s views into practice. I believe in giv- ing one’s efforts, abilities and time. as much as can be spared from a busy industrial life to advocate those causes and services we hold important to the welfare of our community.” North York stands by itself in the history of Canadian development as the cradle of Responsible Goverm ment. And there are a great many families whose decendants hold to the same views as the Linton family. It was in North York in the earlier years of the past century that “the new era of government by public opinion” was started. “William Lyon Mackenzie may have been a reformer ahead of his time." says Ross Linton, “but the fruits of his life and work came after him and many of the things for which he fought, we now enjoy. And we must preserve them. Not only for our- selves, but for future generations." Ross inton points out that the Liberal arty has always adhered to the traditions. of these early advo- cates of Responsible Government. Today he seeks office as an advocate of what his own forefathers fought for. “I am seeking election to the On- tario Legislature in order to raise my voice with others in the continu- ance of the development of People’s Government in the Dominion in gen- eral and the Province of Ontario in particular. “Privilege is always assailing our rights and freedoms,” states R055 Linton. “Many of the liberties en-_ joyed in Canada today since 1840 and much of the marvellous progress that has come to'pass in Canada are due to the planning and ground work of the early Liberal pioneers fOr poliJ tical progress in North York. and it is my intention to adhere to those traditions as the basic ground work of my service to people in North York whether it be as Councillor and Mayor “of Aurora or in the Ontario Legislature." _ In these busy distracting days when sovmuch is happening in far of? international fields. we have a tendency toibelittle and overlook the urgent requirements of affairs closer at home. Because of these wider and deeper distractions certain people who are governed by an innate sel- fishness are doing their best to take advantage of this distraction and as- sail our privileges and freedoms by taking upon themselves the personal opportunity of,advancing their own cause which is not necessarily to the advantage of the greater good of all the people. . “This is what has been happening in Ontario during the past two years. At the last Provincial election we heard much of the twentyâ€"two prom- ises which read very well on paper and for which cause a great many people of all political faiths voted for the Drew Government, but in the past two years we have seen a series of evasions of the Drew promises that have worked to the total dis- regard for the desires and expecta- tions of the people and havepr'o- moted the political ambitions of the few. “When the people allow their in- tel‘cst in local affairs to wane l.\ \‘.hcn they lose much of the progress they have worked so hard to attain." says Ross Linton. “It is my intention to devote more timo and energies to thc service of North York in the Ontario Legis'ature so that the best posdblc advantages shall accrue. not only to ‘he constituents of North York. but for the people of Ontario at large." Ross Linton is a llllllYt' son of North York. He was born in Yan- dorf. Whitchurch twp. He was eduâ€" "ated in public school there and at Oueensville and in high school at Elmvaic and Midland. town. In addition to his activities in the municipal government of Aurora he is a representative for the northern municipalities on the Toronto and York planning board and director on the York County Hospital Board. He is a member of the Aurora 'Borrd of Trade and takes an active inter-mt in the Aurora Agricultural Society. Placing his progressive Viewpoints before the people, Ress Linton states that the only way to make progrcss is to work at it. You cannot gct anyâ€" where he served as Councillor and things that are needed. “You have to get right into the middle of things and work on them. Dcvotc your time and energies in public scrvicc in erer to be in a position to put what you believe into practical use. “If you believe in Old Age Pen» sions. then work for them. don't just talk about. thcm. I believe in an Old Age Pension limit at 67) ycars.- I also believe that Old Age Pensions should be set. at least. at $40 a month. I am not just talking about them. it is my intention to work for them and advocate them in the Ontario Legisla- ture. ' “I also believe through my cxpcri» ence in the Aurora Town Council and that municipali- reprcscntation on the Provincial Hydro Commission." continued Ross Linton. “How will this tremendous public utility scr‘yc the municipalities which are the real owners if the said municipalities have no representation on the commission. Ross Linton also points out that the loss to the Province by the failure of the present Ontario (.iovernmcnt to properly and fully co-opcrate with the Federal Government is enormous. “The personal opinion and inhibitions of a party leader should not be the cause of the whole Province suffering through lack of a properly coâ€"operaâ€" tive efforts with the Federal Govern- ment," said Ross Linton. “ I believe that the cost to Ontario can be count- ed in large sums of money because of the present situation in Ontario. in its relations to Canada as a whole. And if there were no other reasons why the Drew Government should be defeated on June 7th. and there are many. this is certainly one reason why a new government should be elected to Queen’s Park that will be governed by good sound business practice fol- lowing a coâ€"ordinated plan of the affairs of Ontario with the of other activities. should have in ties rest .the Dominion for the sake of further ‘conomic and social progress of the country as a whole. Advocates of the election of Ross Linton in North York point to his personal services in public affairs during the past ten years to demonâ€" strate their belief that he is fully trained not only in the affairs of his country, but in the affairs of thel Province as a whole and he is the type of man who should be sent to Parliament to represent rhe people of North York. Inclement Weather Slows Down Building of the Rich‘vale Hall Ditches in District to be Improvedâ€" Look Forward to Organization of Home and School Club. The inclement weather of the past week became the deciding- factor in the schedule of operations for the building of the Richvale Community Hall. _ With plans prepared for the instal- lation of footings and foundation walls the building committee were forced to admit that the mud looked too imposing to be ignored. Work did not come to a standstill, however, and under the direction of Wilf Burns. the superintendent of construction, a storage shed was completed in readi- ness for materials and tools while some fill was moved to level the grade for the hall floor. It was the intention of the buihlâ€" ing committee that the floor would be completed in time to have a dance on the holiday evening. May 21th. This of course had to be curtailed. However, the dance will be held. On Friday. May 28th, in the Richvale Public School, through the co-opera- tion- and kind permission of the board of trustees. a dance and cuchr'e is to be held. proceeds of which will be Used to supplement the building fund. All wlrl crn attend will be welcomed. Richvale Ditches to Have Face Lifted The ditches in the Riclivale area are at last to have a spring cleaning. It has been intimated by the council of Vaughan Township that arrange- ments are being made to correct the levels of the ditches in the area. The township engineer will strike the grade for the ditches to allow proper drainage of roads. The trenches will then be altered to meet the proper level. It will thcn'bc up to the residents to either rase or lower their culverts to this proper level as the case may be so as to allow this drainage. Considerable road conditions‘ should in the noticed improvement be upon completion of this projcct as it will allow the water to drain \i'rccly thus preventing breakâ€"ups in the roadways. Hope for Home and School ('lulr The M'limil board of the Rirhvalc school district. consisting of Mrs. C. Baker'pblrs. \'. Arbuthnot and Mr. Jackson Taylor have expressed a dcâ€" sirc to see the formation of a and School Club in the Area. One of the more important features of an organization of this nature is the more personal fellowship bciwccn teacher and parent resulting in a better understanding of the problems and attitude of the scholars. Home and school clubs are a very well established asset in a great number Home He has most of his life in the town of Aurora where by just talking about Iilt' Mayor for five years each. i‘cspccli\‘c~ ly. In all, ten years of schicc to the "In Essentials, Unity; I n Nonâ€"Essentials. Liberty: In All Things, Charity”. __â€"â€"â€"~ RICHMOND HILL. ONT” 'l'l’lIIRSDAY. MAY 27. 10-18 .â€" TH E _â€"__‘ ADVERTISING IN LIBERAL CETS RESULTS RECORD (‘ROVVD AT RICHI‘IOND IIILL FAIR For in Richmond Assured by Success of Campaign toria Day. the crowd gathering in the IIIld\‘.&I_". classes for light and heavy horses. Bishop of Toronto Visits» it. Mary’s There was standing room only at Si. Mary‘s Anglican Church. Richâ€" mond lid! on Sunday morning lust. \‘.l1l‘ll tho lit't‘lll" prostnicil a large c'ass to the Bishop, on his first t‘llll'lill visit .rs the new Bishop-of Toronto. The Rector welcomed the Bishop, and expressed what he believed was in the hearts of all present. that the Bishop might be spared long to be our chief Pastor. and that he and Mrs. Beverley be granted health and happincss. The Bishop their dedicated the gifts presented by the Evening Guild und‘the Woman’s Auxiliary. In his sermon, Bishop Beverley adâ€" dressed himself chiefly to the conâ€" til‘inalion class. taking as his text. Hosea 14: 0. “I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily. and cast forth his roots as Le- banon. His branches shall spread. and his beauty shall be as the olive tree. and his smcll as Lebanon." The Bishop suggested to the new members how they could be as the dew of heaven among people who had little or no regard for the higher things of life. That they should set out to develop beauty of character, which was of much more importance than the soâ€"callcd beauty of outward appear- ance. That they should be like the cedar tree setting its roots deep to do their part. by cyample and influâ€" ence, in developing the young lives fon‘ future responsibility. He con- gratulated the congregation on the progress made, and wished the_m to know that he. as the new Bishop of the Diocese. had absolute confidence in the leadership of the Rector of the parish. It was an inspiring service, which will long be remembered by all pres- ent. Immediately following the serv- ice, the Rev. W. F. Wi‘ixon, presented his class to the Bishop, who shook hands and had a word with each one. The following were confirmed: Roger Franklin. David Baker, Robert Brad- shaw, Franklin Lord, David Bawden, Mâ€"r. anl Mrs. G. Walker, Mrs. Mar- garet Reid, Doreen Andrews, Diana Andrews, Shirley Noble, Melba Baker, Edith Atherton, Suzanne Noble, June Harding. Heather McLean, Elizabeth Lewis, MaryRawden. Marjorie Boyles, Jessie Mabley, Audrey Lord. Winnie Friend, Barbara lludson. Following the service. Bishop and Mrs. Bcvcrley had lunch with the Rector and Mrs. \Yrixon at their home on Roscvicw Avcnuc. ("OMMI'NI'I‘Y (‘EN'I‘RE AI'I'EAL DUNA'I‘IONS (UN’I‘INI‘I‘Z TO INCREASE Total receipts in the Richmond Hill and District Community Centre Apâ€" peal continue to iricrease almost hourly. As of noon on Wednesday. a total of $0,033.07 had been donated and pledged in the current campaign. This, in addition to the 88,000 the Richmond Hill Lions Club had pre- viously raised for the Community Hall, means that a total in excess of $17,000 is now on hand. An addi- tional $8.000 is reasonably sure from other sources. of school sections and cities through- out the province and their tendency has been to bring the educational standards whcrc they exist up to a higher level. . Being voluntary, an organization of this nature usually has an unâ€" biased opinion and gives teachers the chance of guiding the parents in deâ€" citine'. future.s for the pupils as well as alloii'ing the parents to meet the ttachers on friendly terms and rot just when a child is in. trouble. A crowd estimated at well over ~K000 The large attendance was an al I which was a noisy hive of activity from early The showing of horses was exceptionally line. and some of the very best in Ontario There were many entries in all the saddle and jumping events arid program delighted the large crowd throughout the afternoon. ()vcr 1.200 attended the dance in the arena at night, when music for dancing was. provided by Russ. Clreighton arid his orchestra. attended Richmond Hill Agricultural Society’s 99th Annual Fair on Vic- l-time high record in the long history of the Fair. The photo above shows noon until late in the evening. competed in the various a thrilling {North York Women’s Institute District Meeting at Nobleton REEVE ) V i ODFELLOW STRESSES VALUE OF COUNTY HEALTH UNIT i Reeve L. I}. (loodt'cllow stressed the value of a County Health Unit plan for municipalities of North York. when be welcomed well over 200 attending North York District Women's Institute Annual Meeting held at Nobleton Hall, Friday. May let, chaired by Mrs. R. H. Corner. first vice-president. of Aurora. The financial report submitted by Mrs. Beverly Sinclair, district sec- retaryâ€"treasurer indicated advanceâ€" ment. 'Iotaj district receipts for 1947 and 1048 were $15,682.04. while a standing balance of $9,288.00 repreâ€" sents an increase of $4.632.00 over the preceding year. Increased memâ€" bership was indicated. Reports by convencrs of district standing committees were of excep- tional quality and were complimented by Miss Anna P. Lewis, director of provincial Institutes. There was as- surance of development and still greater responsibility on the part of branches. and work covered had em- braced a large field of endeavour. Displays of baby layettes. weaving and other articles attracted admiraâ€" tion. Miss Lewis, representing the W.I. branch, Department of Agriculture, announced one district service for 1048 and 10-10, as against two of former years. She urged increased attendance at the district project. “We have to budget for this service which is costly and it is up to indi- vidual branches to fully publicize the project,” she declared. Attention to branch courses was emphasized for the same reason, and opportunity should be firmly grasped. “Personality and Dress” was sclcctâ€" ed as the district co-operativc project, with the alternative, “Developing Community Enterprise". The latter part of October or early November was the choice of time for project service. A motion to raise member- ship fee from 25 to 50 cents was defeated. but the district agreed that old secretarial books be preserved at Sharon Temple Museum. Upon election as the new president for the coming year, to replace Mrs. J. E. Baines, of Keswick, who re- signed because of illness, Mrs. Corner spoke of ctrâ€"operation, the theme of the \\'.l. for this year. Together is the beginning, and keeping together the force that makes for progress and happy achievement, she stated. Mrs. W. McClurc, Brampton, Fedâ€" erated Director, brought greetings from the Provincial Board, asking branches to broaden horizons, with the thoughtv it is hoped that regis- tcrcd wholarships may be established for Junior Women's Institutes and Home Making Clubs. with two tro- phies for food and clothing classes; Winning shields to be placed in coun- ties and silver spoons to permanent individual awards. She recommended more attention to standard and quali- ty of goods, the study of agricultural trends, an interest in Twccdsmuir Village History competition, the need of active support and interest in rural schools. co~operation with the Ontario Educational Association to revive Illt‘ ratepayers association and more contact With United States \\'.I. Highlighting the program were slides by Miss Lewis, depicting W.I. development and scenes on the 50th anniversary celebration at Guelph last year. ' Resolutions were passed to support organizations promoting legislation to enforce confinement and treatment for sex maniacs; to request the Onâ€" tario Department of Health to order fumigation of verminous homes, and their occupants; to enforce strict censorship of mofie films, magazines, books and comics to help decrease juvenile delinquency; to provide penâ€" sions for permanently disabled citi- zens; to allow purchase of oleomar- garine where desired; to abandon daylight saving time. Reports were made on York County Federation of Agriculture and York County Children’s Aid work. Choruses offered by King public school choir, directed by Mr. 1. Harris and. accom- panied by Valerie Hunter, were well received. five numbers having been ably rendered. Solos by Mrs. C. Cop- son. Snowball, accompanied by Mrs. E. Copson were enjoyed. Officers and Conveners elected were: President, Mrs. R. H. Corner; viceâ€" presidents, Mrs. R. Baycroft, Mrs. E. Reddick and Mrs. Elton Armstrong; sec'y-treas., Mrs. B. Sinclair; federa- tion representative, Mrs. C. W. Mar- chant; alternate, Mrs. J. Boak; York County Fed. of Agriculture, Mrs. Fred Proctor; Agric. and Canadian Industries, Mrs. Ross Armitage; home economics. Mrs. F. Williams; social welfare, Mrs. George Shoults; his- torical research. Mrs. A. Hill; citizen- ship, Mrs. D. Rawlings; Resolutions, Mrs. A. Van Nostrand; publicity, Mrs. A. M. Colville. IMPORTANT RATEI’AYERS MEET- ING WED.. JUNE 2nd Are the residents of the transporta- tion area interested in better trans- portation'.’ Do they know the rela- tive costs of the various types of transportation‘.’ Have they sufficient information to vote on the matter? A public meeting is being called by this Community Council to discuss transportation, on Wednesday. June 2nd, 1048, at 8 p.1n. in the Municipal llall, Willowdale, stop 7A Yonge St. It is important to have 'as large an attendance as possible so as to have an accurate expression of public opinion. This is a meeting for “the man in the street". All are welcome. Special speakers have been ob- tained. After the speakers have finished. any person may question the speakers, or express his or her views. Don‘t trust to your memory. Write down your ideas or questions and bring them to the meeting. Speakers representing different points of view are: North York Township Councivaouncillor F. W. Earlrcm. I{.(T.: T.T.C.~â€":r representa- l1\'(‘ is expected: Buses F. G. Fowler; Radials, \V. W. Allison; Chairman, Mrs: A. N. Martin. chairman, Corri- munity Council. ‘Yisitors from neighbouring muni- cipalitics will be especially welcomed. Andy Clark, popular “neighbourlv news" broadcaster. died last week at his York Mills homc. Andy was dearly loved by a wide air audience and his familiar voice will be missed by Inocsuilds of regular listeners to this popular program. Receipts Gratifying Says Campaign “Tire results of our appeal during the past two weeks have been most gratifying and a hall for Richmond Hill and district is now definitely 111' sight." Such was the opinion expressed on Tuesday of this week by both Paul E. Angle. campaign chairman of the Richmond Hill and District Com-l munity Centre Appeal, and Little. chairman of the finance comâ€" mittec. “Our general canvass is almost onâ€" tirely completed." these two members of the Richmond Hill Lions Club told the Richmond Hill Liberal. “The gratifying thing about the general canvass is that, with a very few ex- ceptions, every one called on has con- tributed to the appeal.” The total receipts Tuesday on R_ D_ quickly as possible. of Canvass To Date Almost $10.000â€"Results Chairman P. E. Angle. and as considerable callrbacks have yet to be made, it has been decided to continue the appeal. The “special names" canvass, un- der the direction of John A. (irer-ne, is still under way and is progressing favourably. Efforts are being made to have the “special names" canvass and the general canvass completed as Residents of the district who may wish to increase the amount of their donation, or those who have not yet been canvassed, are urged to send their contributions to Fred Hoover. the campaign treasurer. Because of the new ruling by Gov- ernmental officials which allows (Iona- tions to the appeal as an exemption for' income tax purposes. the Cam- paign Headquarters is now busily en- gaged in preparing official receipts which will go forward to all who morning Of this week Showed that a have contributed $1.00 or more. sum of $9,068.32 has already been donated or pledged in the current Richmond Hill and District Comv munity Centre Appeal. In addition to this the Richmond Hill Lions Club Lions Club has already contributed the sum of $8,000. raised through various func- tions during the past few years, mak- ing a total of $17,068.32 now on hand. Still another $8,000 is reasonably sure from other sources. Last week. as reported in the Rich- mond Hill Liberal, a ruling made in Working voluntarily and giving generously of their time and energy, the members of the Richmond Hill are certainly deserving of commendation for the zeal and en- thusiasm wit‘h which they have under- taken this project and for the Suc- cess which they have enjoyed thus far in their appeal. A “ball for all" at Richmond Hill is now definitely in sight and this will fill a longâ€"awaited civic need in January of this year by officials of this community. This ball will serve the Taxation Division of the Depart- ment of Finance to the effect that contributions to appeals of a purely local nature would nct be allowed as a variety of purposes and will pro- vide everyone, young and old alike, the opportunity to enjoy numerOus social. educational, cultural and recre- excmption for income tax purposes, almmll benefits. was rescinded. This means that contributions to the Richmond Hill and District Comâ€" If you have not already contributed to the Richmond .Hill and District Community Centre Appeal you are munity Centre Appeal may now be urged to give as generously as your claimed as an exemption for income tax purposes. Because of Campaign Committee feels that some residents of the district who have already contributed may wish to in- crease the amount of their donation this thel means win allow at your earliest opportunity. And be sure you keep your official receipt so that. the con- tributibn you give may be claimed as an exemption for income tax purposes. York County Junior Farmers "Judging Competition June 3rd WILL BE HELD THIS YEAR IN NEWMARKET DISTRICT The annual York County Junior Farmers‘ Judging Competition and Girls' Achievement Day will be held in the Newmarket district, Wednes- dav, June 3rd. 1948. The boys are asked to register at the Ontario De- partment Agriculture Ofiice before 8.30 am. D.S.T. The girls will regis- ter at the Anglican Parish Hall. D‘Arcy Street. Newmarkct, for their Achievement Day. The competition will judge ten classes of livestock which will include two each of Dairy Cattle. Swine, Horses. Sheep and Beef Cattle. Reav sons will be given on one breed in each class and the prize money will be based on total score. The compe- tition will be divided into both a senior and junior group, the former for men under 30 and over 23, the latter for those under 23. Lunch will be provided at one_of the farms. Par- ticularly heavy eaters may arrange to bring along a few extras. Owing to the reduction of the num- ber of Chicago trips due to the lim- ited accommodation, York County's boy winner will this year visit some other large American centre. The U.S.A. trip is open to all unmarried contestants except previous trip win- ners and those born prior to Novemâ€" ber lst, 1922. ~ This award of $50, donated by the York County Junior Farmers’ Asso- ciation, will be made on the basis of a creditable standing in two of the last three judging competitions, out- standing leadership including execu- tive work in Junior Farmer activities, participation in project clubs such as calf, swine, or grain clubs, partici- pation in Junior Farmer projects such as public speaking, home plowing, dramatics, etc., and must be a mem- ber of a local Junior Farmer Asso- ciation in York County. Attractive exhibits of girls’ Work done during the past year will be featured under the two units “Cot- ton Accessories for the Club Girl's Bedroom” and “Supper Club". The public are cordially invited to view these exhibits during the day. For outstanding accomplishment and un- der rules similar to the boys' award. this year a trip to Chicago has been arranged. There will be a banquet in the evening at 0.30 in the basement of the Presbyterian Church, Newmarket, at which time the names of the prize winners will be announced and the trophies and prizes awarded. Markham_Coiincil James Butcher and William Corr- nor. Markham Township weed in- spectors, conferred with members of council at the last meeting and were instructed to be reasonable but to enforce the regulations of the \Veed Act. Suggestions that roadside weeds should have better attention than in the past brought the assurance that weeds on township roads this year would be destroyed. The inspectors were asked to give property owners due warning but if they persisted iir neglecting weeds township men should be put to work and the cost charged to the property owner. The by-law was passed appointing the members of the township Plan- ning Board. Mr. Milne Freeman was elected for three years; Mr. Walter Craig for two years. and Mr. W. J. Spears for one year, together with the reevc and deputy-reeve. The treasurer was authorized ‘to issue :i cheque for $25, being the amount granted to the Richmond Hill iAgricultural Society. ~ 'Some discussiontook place regard- ing the Building By-laws'. Building Inspector Fleming said that certain clauses should be changed to stop a lot of the cheaper building. It was mentioned that some people were liw ing in soâ€"called garages and were making no effort to build the dwell- ing. Once a home is established in one of these buildings it seems a hard task to remove the occupants. The inspector mentioned one person who had been in court for contravening this law and was fined, but still per- sists in living in a building for which he has no permit. At. the last meeting of Newmarkct Chester Rcst was nomiâ€" prcsidcnt for the coming (Tub as Lion s natcd year. The Quality Tea "SALAIIA" ORANGE PEKGE