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309WW9MO0WM$WWWWGQ WWGQ f.O.“MOOO”...OO“.0000MOOO“OQOQMO§”OOW§ n b - ,; an . 5p. 2 _ I” v v vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv vv v v v v v v v "090990009000 The theft was discovered first early Monday morning by Mr. Wil- mott. caretaker of the building, who found the door jimmied and the small safe missing. The safe was repoxted shortly afterwards in the grounds of the Patterson School at Bathur'st and Vaughan, by .Mr. Banks, the Janitor. in a lot behind with L} be! y at mond VOL I XX 1d Hi stable Invc Thieves Abandon Safe In Field clues and records in commotion he early Sunday morning rob- t Simpson’s Order Office, Rich- Hill. were turned over by Lble Frank Moore to the Crimâ€" nvestigation 'Branch, Toronto, placed on file. THE HOME PAPER 0F TH E DISTRICT SINCE 1878 uppel away sharp and t woulc .he school. It was in a badly manâ€" :‘ied condition and the tools Left be- side it were identified as C.N.R. tools stolen from the Maple Station. The sum of around $100.00 ready cash had been removed and other contents, records, vouchers, etc., were scatter- ed about. Mr. M. P. Maltby. living in an Mr. G. H. Miller, representative of the Recreational and Physical Fitness Programmes (Department of Educaâ€" tion) also attended. Mr. Thomas Jackson outlined the progress of the work contemplated by the Committee in the construction and erection of a swimming tank at Thornhill. Matters relating to loca- tion, drainage, type of structure and contract were outlined to the COunâ€" cil. To qualify for grant under the Community Centre Programme (De- partment of Agriculture) it was sug- Izested that the land he deeded to the Fownship». the Council. This agreement provi- ded restrictions for land uses, the construction of the roads, grade alâ€" Lvrations, etc. Council directed the Reeve and the Clerk to sign the same. Building Permit, Maple Concert Hall â€" It was brought to the atten- ticn of the Council that remvation of the Maple Concert Hall. damaged by tire, was proceeding without first ob- taining a building- permit. Council directed that this mat-tar should be referred for legal and engineering ad- vice end the building inspector in- structed to take such action as may be deemed advisable. Messrs. 'l'homas Jackson, R. H. Neil, George Nuttall, W. A. Camer- on and John MacNeill, members of Vaughan Township Recreational Committee (Thornhill) attended the megting. W --... . .. n Mr. Miller of the Department of Education outlined the grants pay- ible for the operation and mainten~ ince of recreational and physical fitâ€" ness programme. The Council wer: advised that the By-law previously passed would be considered by the Department of Education for approv- al. It was suggested that the Com- mittee should not have its activities confined to the Thornhill distric» alone, but rather that the Commit- tee should assume responsibility for all areas in the Township. It was further recommended that the Com- mittee be appointed by the form of resolution of Council rather than By- law. The Council considered the regulations as outlined by Mr. Miller and in View of the representation be- ing made from other areas directed that no definitepolicy be established until these groups are heard and the matter further considered by Council. Mr. Mc-Crow, Kleinbul‘g, attended the Council and requested that the Council consider the erection of a bridge across the ‘Humber River in the property now being sub-divided in partof lot 2-5,. concession 8.; Mr. "Mc‘Ci‘ow iiitimhte'd" that ' fifo‘perty 6w: 'nei‘s in the subâ€"division would assume the cost of the same in the form of taxation, debentures or some means of deferred payment. Council adu vised that they would meet with Mr. McCi-ow on the property to consider the matter further. The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Vaughan met at the Council Chambers in Maple Thurs- day the 24th day of February, 1949, at 8 o’clock pm. _ . v‘ v- Temporary Assistance. Township Office â€" The clerk outlined the ap- plications received ‘for the position of assistant help in the Township Ofâ€" fice. 'Councl approved of the em- ployment of Mrs. Wells of Teston. lxnended upon the sidewalk at Thorn" hill $2,650.00 and do respectfully reâ€" t‘uest the statutory grant on the said amount. Passed. ' The Council met at the Council Chambers in Maple Saturday. Feb- ruary 19, 1949 at 1 o’clock pm. The following nersons appeared before he Council: Hugh Nufl‘ â€" Chairman of Vellore School Trustees â€" requested the Township to provide by way of deed or rie‘ht-of-way. access from the pro- erty upon which the school is situatâ€" ed to the property recently acquired from the Department of Highways (‘ouncil considered this matter and directed that a rig‘htof-way for a ner‘od of 5 years be prepared. Ernest'lione â€" Submitted the fol~ lowing resolutions: At a meeting held ‘11 the office of the Clerk of the Township of Markham at Unionville, Ontario. on Tuesday, February 15th, 1949, which was attended bv repreâ€" sentatives of the following Regulated (lame Preservation Areas â€" Mark- ham. *Pit“’erine'. Vaughan. Whit- ehureh and Whitby. the following Morg-an Boyle Agreement â€"â€" An agrecment placing restrictions on the property being subâ€"divided by Mor- gan Boyle, being the cast part of lot :76. concession 1, was presented to the Council.‘ This agreement provi- Business Sessions Vaughan Township Council Deal With Many Topics Of Local Interest Woodbridge Annexation â€" A let- ter from Melville Grant, Township Solicitor, was presented to the Counâ€" cil, briefly outlining procedure of an- nexation. Mr. Grant suggested that representation be made to the Vill- age of Wood‘bridg'e, requesting that action be not pressed hurriedly in order that time may be given by the Township of Vaughan to consider the same. Game Preservation Areas â€" Mark- ham. ‘Pl("'€l‘ln‘.’.'. Vaughan. Whit- church and Whitby, the following resolutions were passed: Moved by Sid Pugh. seconded by E. Bone: Be it resolved that we re- nuost the Minister of Lands and Forests to make provision under Sec- tion 43 of the Game and Fisheries RECREATION COMMITTEE '10 TAKE IN ALL TWP. â€" MUNICIPAL BOARD HAS NOT GIVEN APPROVAL FOR RACE TRACK AT THORNHILL â€" COUNTY LEVY UP '1‘ne following resolution was pass- ed: Moved by M. McMurchy, sec- onded by Jas. H. Robson: That the Reeve and the Clerk be and are here- by authorized to sign and submit to the Minister of Public Highways for the Province of Ontaro, the Petition of the Corporation of the Township of Vaughan showing that since the date of the contract there has been “‘1‘11'Essentials, Unity; In Non-Essentials, RICHMOND HILL, ONT., THURSDAY, MARCH 3. 1949 any air gun, rifle or other fire-arm unâ€" less it is encased or dismantled be- tween one-lialf hour after sunset on Saturday and q‘ne half hour before sunrise on Monday next following, 1n Regulated Township areas. Cal'- ried Moved .by Dr” F. H. VanNostrand, seconded by E. Ever: Whereas under the Game and- }Fisheries Act 1948. Section 10 (1) and (1A) hunting: and the carrying of firearms and a_ir guns Whel‘rehs’this'fienderé the control of illegal hunting u) regulated areas dif- ficult 1* Be it resolved‘ that representation 3e made to the inis‘tel‘ of Lands and Forests to amen - the said section of the Game and Fflsheries Act to prohi. bit the carrying of firearms and air guns and the hunting of birds and animals in regulated township areas except under the authority of a Township license. subject to the pro- visions of the Migratory Birds Cor.- vention Act. carried. Moved by Albert H. Rutherford. seconded by M. McMurchy: That the Council of the Township of Vaughan approve of the Resolutions passed by representatives ' of Local Regulated Game Preserve .Areas at a meeting held in Unionvillre on Bebruary 15th, 1949. respecting” hunting on Sunday and hunting only on Township Ii- censes. Passed, Ernest Bone â€"â€" Council were ad- vised that hunt‘ing licenses expired February 28, 1949. Council requested Mr. Bone to continue in his capacity as Township Constable on Saturdays and Sundays to regulate and control hunters in the Township for a period of at least two weeks after the close of the hunting season. Council 32;- reed to consider this matter further at a later date. Mr. Lathers and Mr. Mendelsohn .Council were advised that approâ€" val by the Ontario Municipal Board of By-law 1620, amending By-law 1526, to [permit the operation of a harness trackf'on Township Lot 27, Concession 1,_. would not be approved. Council weree': v edwth‘at consider: ation was-be ' lven'to the estab- lishment of the harness racing track on the easterly parts of Township Lots 1, 2, and 3, Concession 2. Counâ€" cil directed that a meeting of the Vaughan Township Planning Board with the Council be held on Monday, February 2ilst, at 7.30 o’clock p.111. to consider this matter further. H. L'. H. Miller, .Liccnfiing Public Halls It was pointed out that the Act requiring the licensing of public halls, passed by the Ontario Legis- lature 1946, requires the licensing of all premises offered for or used as a public hall. Suggested thy-laws by the Ontario Fire Marshal regulating the type of building and reasonable fire precautionary measures was gi- ven to each member of the Council. Council agreed to consider this mat- ter further at a later date. Alroy Butler â€"â€" Re( mission to cut down south side of Garden Yonge Street. Council consideration would be matter after they had ity~ to insgect‘the same Surety Bonds â€" A bond.f1'0m the United National Indemnity Company for the following amounts was preâ€" sented to the Council: Watson, Mar- ion D., $5,000; McDonald, James M., $10,000; Kerr, Nelson, $5,0M; Kyle, Edward G., $500.00; MacNaughton, R. D., $500.00. .Wswpelr‘mivttea undfgr the authority Vof a Pov'mcial Gun License, and The following matters were sidel'ed b): the Council: North Yonge Radial â€" Advising that the operating profit for 1948 was $319859.11 as compared with an operating profit of $26,654.60 for 1947. The letter further pointed out that the diesel buses operating in December 1048 showed a profit of $1,149.37 as compared with an oper- ating loss of $28.27 for street cars in December 1947. 19-18 General Purposes 11075.03 Debentures . . .. 2661.80 oad Work . . .. 7434.55 332355.77 $398319? Humber Valley Conservation â€"â€" Carl Shaw, Vaughan Township Repâ€" resentative to the Association ad- vised that at :1 recth meeting direc- tion was given to purchase land in specified ayeas for the conseiivation ~v n )‘(‘10L’k 21.111. The following persons appeared before the Council: Mr. Lathers and Mr. Mendelsohn â€" Supporting a letter from Mungo- van and Mungovan. An annual con- tribution of $3,333.33 was ofl'ered to the municipality for maintaining and improving: Bathurst Street from Steele‘s Avenue to N0. 7 Highway. Moved by“ Carl Shaw, Jas. H. Roll)- snn. seconded by Albert Rutherford, M. McMurcliy: Whereas Mungovan and Mungovan, solicitors for parties prunesing to operate a Harness Track in Thornhill have ofiered to contrib- (Continued on page .8) County Levy â€" Council were adâ€" vised that the County Levy for '949 was $39,832.92 and would require a rate of 7.7 mills as comparcd with 3.5 mills in 1948. The increases are as follows: oad Work . . . . Secondary Educ. VOL-at. Education Hospital Grants vrfliI-é'vI-I‘urvhrber Valley. An estimate" budget, was CONSldel‘ed. and referred to the constituent munlcipalities. I The Council met at the Council Chambers in Maple on Monday the 14th day of February. 1949 at 110.30 >‘clock 21.111. 7 Tho following persons mm mm) 81379.41! 2904.90 Requesting per- vn trees on the an Avenue near icil advised that be given to this ad an opportun- Liberty 1949 11180.51 11570 ‘10“ 1616.02 COH- In All Things, Charity”. Couple Celebrate ‘ 55th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. J. Manning celebrat- ed their 55th Wedding Anniversary. February 28th, quietly at their home in Maple, surrounded by their family and relatives. Centenarian Dies ‘ In Vaughan Twp Mrs. Manning was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Cooper, Teston, Ont. She was mar- iied at the home of her parents in 1894 to Mr. Joshua Manning. Mr. Manning was born in Aurora, and left with his parents at the age of two years to live in Vaughan Town- ship. __ -. . . .- 1 Mr. and Mrs. Manning have lived near Maple ever since. They farm- ed all their lives and retired '25 years ago when" they moved to Maple They are both active and enjoy life. They attribute their long; life to hard work and contentment. They have three sons and one daughter: Wilfred of Hamilton, George and Mary (Mrs. Roy Vierâ€" heller) of Aurora, and Howard of Guelph. They have 7 grandchild- ren and 5 great grandchildren. John Black of Nashville, who cel- ebrated his 1015?. birthday last New Year’s Day. died last week after an illness of several months. He came to Canada with his famâ€" ily at the age of three from Argyle- shire, Scotland. and settled in Vaugh- an Township. At 30 he bought his own farm. and did not retire until the age of 77. His 100th birthday was a red let- ter day for the centenarian, when he received congratulations from both King George VI and former Prime Minister Mackenzie King, a man whom Mr. Black admired greatly. He was a staunch Liberal. “Be ha -, py and enjoy life,” was the recipe fie offered for longevity. He observed, however. that he had never drank nor smoked. Surviving are six daughters. Mrs. J. Wesley Stong and Mrs. W. E. Hutchinson, both of Weston; Mrs. L. W. Lindsay. Bolton; Mrs. A. E. John- ston. Nashville; Miss Margaret Black, Res. N.. and Mrs. J. J. Hum- ohrev. Woodbridge; one son. Norman Black, Nashville; 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. A daugh- ter. Mrs. C. Rutherford of Woodâ€" ‘bridge, died in 1948 of food poison- aontraotedwat-thev Royal eVWâ€"‘mtw <a1r. Tuesday Night The second game of the playoffs got off to a good“ start on last ice, Tuesday night. The Canadians ,who have won only one game all season met the Leafs who were in second place in the schedule. The Canadian team really pushed hard and the score stood at 2-2 at the end of the game. In ten minutes of overtime the Leafs scored the first on an off- side play and the Canadians came right back to tie it up again. In the last of the ten.minutes the Can- adians scored to put the Leafs out of the playoffs. Atkinson, Biillinvger. Mihorean, played good hockey for Canadians with Hart and Grainger playing g'ood hockey for Leafs. The second game between Chicago and Detroit was rather rough at first but a good game with Detroit hav- ing the edge in the first period with the score of 2â€"0 for Detroit. In the second period the Hawks got under way and evened it up to 252‘ at the end of the second period. In the third period Youngerburg‘ for De- troit really put on an exhibition of hockey and scored five goals in the last period holding the Hawks to no score. The final score was Detroit 7, Chicago 2. Youngerburg was out- standing for Detroit and Van Dyke played a good game but his three penalties didn’t help his team much. The final playiofl’s will be between Detroit and Canadians which will be the best out of three. The first game will be on Friday night (to- morrow) so if you want to see a real: game come on down. There will be a small charge for to-morrow night’s game but believe me it will be worth every cent you pay. The forty-third Annual Convention )f the Ontario Horticultural Assoc- ‘3tion will be held this week, Marc]: ‘rd and 4th, in the King Edward Tote], Toronto, and the local Societ; 'oul’d like to see all members in at- ~ndance. A varied program has 18811 arranged to interest everyone from the Case of the African Violet to Life in the Western Marshes and aven in the Blooming Desert. Tickets for the Banquet on Mar-cl 3, called for 6.45 p.m.. can be ob- "ained at the registration desk. A good dinner, plus excellent entertain- ment. is in store for those who so desire. Floral arrangements in varied de- sign from the different Societies will be on (lis‘plav. including the “Valenv tine" from Richmond Hill. On Thursdav. March 10th, in the Presbyterian Sunday School room, a very good evening has been planned for all members and friends of the Richmond Hill Society. Mr. Carl James. well known in this district. \villrdelight with pictpres of local g‘ardens _(-tc.. along' wiht a program of important interest to all garden- How does your garden grow? or does it? Attend this meeting and find out why. Horticultural 1. ’fl R. H. Minor Bantams (By Wick Mills) Highlights Richmond Hill Public Library Officially Opened Last Friday The new Library room in the Munâ€" icipal Hall of Richmond Hill was of- ficially opened by Mr. Angus Mowat, Director of Libraries for Ontario, on Friday, February 25th. The room was open for inspection between 8 and 10 p.m., and visitors were de- .ighted with its tasteful appoint- .nents. ‘Modern equipment and comâ€" fortable furnishings work together to create an atmosphere for relaxa- tion. The gay prints at the windows term a cheerful contrast to the ap- )le green walls and grey green tiled doors. An outstanding feature is ,he large picture window on the south .vall. which will assure an excellent reading light for the browsers. But )est of all are the contents of the shelves. A quantity of new books, ficâ€" ‘;ion and non-fiction have been added .0 the selection, as well as a great- .nany new editions of old favourites. r‘here is also aAlongA listof‘completeo In the iniorinal opening ceremony. ‘vIr. Mowat was introduced by Reeve ‘. C. Hill. who acknowledged the gen- .rous donations of the Town Council and the Women's Institute, without which the room would not have been possible. He described the first liv orary at Richmond Hill, when it was situated behind the Masonc Hall, and had to be entered through a shed. In outlining his work as Director of libraries throughout the Province, Mr. Mowat remarked that it had been his experience that few towns or vill- ages would be able to boast a library, had the Women‘s Institute not made it possible. The service rendered their communities in this regard could 1ot be emphasized enough. In many cases, however, it was a game to try to find the library, which was housed in various odd places in the rural dis- tricts. But Richmond Hill, he con- sidered would be most justified in erecting signs throughout the village NEW ROOM DREAM OF FORTY YEARS â€"â€" PROVINCIAL DIRECTOR EXTEND-S CONGRATULATIONS 3m“... m.” _.. .. -m ,, ,7 v Or does the word “service” really .nean something? Especially does it mean something to the community in which the members live rather than to the members themselves? Richmond Hfil’s one and only- ser~ vice club â€" and I use the phrase in the generally accepted sense, not forgetting all those other organiza- tions which contribute so much to the life of the municipality â€"â€" pro- v'ides a striking and effective answer to those questions. w mu“ .4 .......... The seventy-three business and plofessional men who constitute the Lions Club of Richmond Hill can loola back over the eleven years of existence of their organizatlpn with What does a “service club” mean to a community? 15 it just an excuse for a few bus- rness men to get together every so often in an atmosphere of informal- .ty, enqu a. meal, listen to a speaker, 3mg some songs, and then go their several ways untll the next meeting" a feeling of pride that their town and its citizens are better off, both materially and spiritually, becaus~ of the club’s existence. 5' new titles for the children's en- oyment. The old collection had been gone over with care bv the Board nd many disgargis made. One Lion with whom I talked got down to bed rock. “When I was Asked to join when the Lions Club vas first formed in Richmond Hill," lie said, “I wondered why we needed still another organization. There seeme to be plenty already." “But,” he said, “I’ve found the msiver. I’ve met neople I never knew because our paths never crossed. The getting together of our members has made for wider friendship in the ommunity.” It would be easy to make this arv ticle a catalogue of good works â€" a ist of those who have been honour- ed by election to office â€" a state- ment of funds raised. But, in my opinion, that wouldn’t cover the sit- Jutiontfit g0_e§ deeper ‘than that. u .__L OUR NATION’S SAFETY High Ideals! Ideals which, if they "ere the bean and end-all of Lion-' sm, would justify the existence 01 .he organziation. But unless those deals are translated into actual prac- tice just a few more high-flown words to add to the torrents of such Stuff which flood this continent to- ay. It is in the transference of these ideals into practical workaday liv- ing, that our Lions Club has made such, a success and has added so much to the welfare of our district. While. as I said before, this ar- ticle isn’t intended to be a recital of good deeds yet it is necessary to ex- amine the practical results to discovâ€" er how and why the Hill has bene- fitted by the existence of its Lions Club “ 'lspecially has it taught tolerance l’ the other fellow’s views and op- nions," he added. “When you get ien of all races and religions work- ng together. trying to relate ideals ind actions. you find it a lot easier 0 live in the same town with them nd respect them." What Are Ideals? What are these ideals to which all ions, whatever their varying polit- al or religious or other beliefs may e, universally subscribe? They are summed up by the five etters which compose their title y-I-Oâ€"N-S. LIBERTY -â€" INTELLIGENCE From The Hilltop A COLUMN OF VIEWS AND OBSERVATIONS “service club" mean W 33 ADVERTISING IN (By F. J. Picking) GETS RESULTS THE LIBERAL :0 indicate the whereabouts of their splendid new room. Regardless of :ts situation, he continued, the libâ€" .ary played a spiritual role in the life of the communty. Learning at school, is merely being taught the art of using tools. Adult education, continued after graduation through books and libraries, is the heart and spirit of education. Books are of value not as recreation or escape oné .y. but as printed work they record the experience of the human race. One of the freedoms of the western world, libraries, as the core of edu- cation, expl'CSs the democratic way of life. All this, he said, had been realized 5y the members of the Library Board, the Women’s Institute, the Building Contractor, Mr. Herb Sanderson, and all others who had in united effort worked to make the Library possible. Mrs. Wm. Sayers, President of the Women‘s Institute, presented Mr. Mowat with a copy of “Fifty Years of Achievement," a record of the So- ciety, for use in the Library. Mrs. R. D. Little,,Chairman of the Board, on behalf of the Library Board, thanked all who helped through work and donation. The donation of $1,752 given by the Women’s Institute represented the effort of years of work. The fund started before the first Great War and although its growth was halted at the outbreak of World War 1 and 2. the Institute guarded it jealously, and allowed it in no way to be dis. sipated. The original plan was for a library, but later a_Community Hall as a memorial to the Institute was considered. When the urgency of a. new library became apparent, it was decided to use the fund in the manner originally conceived by the founders. Mrs. O. L. Wright, one of the small. group whose dream initiated the fund has been working with the Li- brary Board step ‘by step, and was present to witness the fruits of many years of effort. to look over some of its major eom-, mittees â€" the groups within the cluti. which are responsible for the carry-9 ing out of the ideals and policies of the club. There is, for instance, the Boys and Girls Work committee. Noteworthy among its projects is the foundation and maintenance of~ the skating rink for the younger generation â€" a more worth-while Job in a tzwn where the opportunities for amusement of our younger citizens were sadly lacking. The mual Santa Claus parade, with the children in the big orphanage t0 the north not forgotten, and similar activities provide a solid demonstra- tion of practical measures to oifsefi the so-called “juvenile delinquency'x’, of today. Beating “Isms” Then we have tnat important group in charge of Educatxon and Citizen- ship, doAmgjts pa-rt tp inpulcafie jdea§ of good ctizenship in the minds of Canadians during the formative years of school. By an annual scholarship awarded to a High School student; by many compai'aule methods, 1: he Lions are doing much to bar the gate to destructive "isms." Not much need be said about the work of the Civic Projects committee, for in this case actions certainly speak louder than words. Thanks to the Lions Richmond hill is at least on the way to the establishment 01' a sorely needed amenity â€"â€" the Com- munity Hall. That it will not be long delayed is the hope of the many citi- zens who realize how badly such a. project is needed in this fast-grow- ngidistrict. More than one citizen, harassed by defeats in the battle of life, l‘as cause to be gratetul to the Lions who, through their Welfare committee, nave stepped into the breach to give aid when needed. With. cases thor- oughly‘ but speedily investigated the Lions have, in emergency, helped to “light fires in many cold rooms” and brought help not only to the bodies but also to the hearts of those for whom the paths were rough. tyranny while the bombs fell anion Lhem. the Lions stretched out a help inguhargd. To those great humanitarian causes the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Lions have lent their aid. To those who stood alone in the British Isles while civilization slowly rallied. to their aid, who stood firm defying The list of good works could go on indefinitely: The story of the activ- ities which, through the years, have raised some $25,000. could stretch for pages. Much could be said about the provision of milk and vitamin tablets for school children, the supplying of a school nurse. the annual check-up of youngsters for phs-ical defects, the organization of street and skatng carnivals and dances, of theatre nights and similar activities, the many other projects which the Lions have undertaken. not for themselves alone. but for the betterment of their community and their fellow men. But surely enough has been said to show that our Lions Club is 'a little more htan a group of men meeting for lunch once or twice a month â€" that it is indeed an organization of which the Hill and its environs may well he proud â€" that the Lions are men to whom the inner meaning of that overworked word “service” means much. Long may the