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€QMMQQMQW¢ WQQAQQQQQOQQOOWQQQWOQQQQQOQQQQ; 990.000000’OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO “OOOOOOQOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 00°: «UL IXX THE HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 The ladies of L.O.B.A. 894 did an outstanding job in decorating the Lions Den and the tables in paddy green cutouts of shamrocks, Pat with his clay pipe and topper hat, pigs with bows of green ribbon about their necks, large potatoes carefully hol- lowed and filled with shamrock, other potatoes fashioned as candle holders and bearing green candles and to top it all a dainty two inch shamrock with a neat little bow for each Lion to wear on his lapel. The dinner served and prepared by these same ladies was a special treat of Irish Stew with all the trimmings made complete with a desert of gain dec- orated shamrock ice cream and cake. [‘0 all these lovely ladies, the Lions say Thank You in all sincerity. To add to all this color each Lion wore a green tie and a neat green hankie in his pocket. To make the occasion an outstand- ing one the speaker was that famous Irishman, Rev. Ray McCleary, B.A., M.B.E., of Greenwood Community Centre. Toronto, who in his own in- imitable way held his audience in a state of tears and I'Jughter for a full thirty minutes. The meeting started in reverse by Lion Alf. McLatchy thanking- the speaker for his very wonderful talk and presenting him with a gift of roses before he uttered a word. this reversal of procedure nearly brought the house down with roars of laugh- ter and no one enjoyed it more than the speaker himself. As soon as quiet again prevailed President Dick called on Lion Paul Angle to introduce the speaker and in rising Lion Paul re- marked that he‘was in a very diffiâ€" cult position to introduce a man who had already been thanked for his ad- dress when actually up to now he had said nothing, however in true Lion fashion. Lion Paul gave the speaker a very fine introduction and sincere welcome. Rev. Ray Mc'CIeary then proceeded in his true Irish fashion to present a beautiful word picture of Ireland and its own beloved Saint Patrick. Today he said is a dav that neoples the world over celebrate and do hon- or to the beloved Saint Patrick. Many, claim their land as the birthplace of Saint Patrick but that matters not. but what does matter is what the Irish did with him on that grand lit- Richmond Hill Lions Club Do Honor To St. Patrick Mr. J. V. Ludgate, District Engin- eer for the Department of Highways, was present while tenders for supply- ing, crushing and delivering of gra- vel for township use were opened. It was decided that councillors would inâ€" spect some of the gravel pits before awarding a contract. Improvements to the railway crossing at Elders Mills and also the drainage by tile drain of Steele’s Avenue west of Richmond Hill Lions Club held one of the inost colorful, friendly and in- teresting meetings of its career last l‘hursday evening when it celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day in true Irish fashion. Pedestrian, traffic on Yonge Street south of Richmond Hill will be conâ€" siderably safer due to action taken by the Vaughan Township Council at a meeting held on March 16th, with Reeve John Hostrawser in the chair, and all council members present. Advised by Township Clerk Mc- Donald that the Department of High- ways would subsidize necessary ex- penditures providing departmental l'tg'nlations were observed, council in- structed Mr. McDonald to arrange with Township Engineer for the work to he proceeded with. James Grainger, secretary of Rich- mond Hill School Board, attended the meeting and reported that a bus was being operated to bring pupils from oullying‘ portions of the school disâ€" trict to school at Richmond Hill. Of this amount, he stated, 70% was paid by Richmond Hill taxpayers. It was requested that a more equitable dis- tribution of this cost be arrived at. ‘Counoilmdeferred action until .a. later fi‘,eéthg;:flfl M. ..»./, , , _ . , , . Yonge Street Sidewalk Is Approved By Vaughan Council (lo-Operation Likely To Aid Holding Of Markham Tax Rate struck. it is likely that the 1949 rate will be substantially the same as 1943, reports Reeve Vern Grifl’in. Back of the picture â€" which is a somewhat unique one in Ontario to- day â€"â€" is the fact that preliminary planning has been done in order to .xeep taxes down. One of the major factors in tax rates these days is steadily increas- ing‘ educational costs. Some few weeks ago Reeve Grifl‘in called a meeting of‘ the trustees of the township’s school sections. At this meeting ev- ery section but one was represented and the trustees present were asked to co-operate in keeping costs down. As a result. says Reve Grifi‘in, there are strong indications that no addit- ional amounts will be asked far this year. The same policy has been fol- lowed in connection with other townâ€" ship > expenditures. ‘ That co-opcration “pays ol’r" may be mulcatcu lo Marknam 'l'ownsnxp taxpayers in a very ple‘asant way when the township rate for 1949 is Other efforts are also being; made with a View to glvmg economlcal adâ€" 3%., n “In Essentials, Unity; B)‘ Lion Bill Wagner which is 21 Ontario to- preliminary in order to RICHMOND HILL, ONT., THURSDAY. MARCH 24, 1949 In Non-Essentials:ALiberty; In All Ihin l{.H.H.S. SRS. WIN, JRS. LOSE IN BASKETBALL l’LAY-OFFS R.H.H.S. seniors won the first game of their C.O.S.S.A. playdowns Wed- nesday evening the score being 36-33. The entire team was glistening but Jim Reycraft and Willis Stephenson played an outstanding game for the winners. The next game of the ser- ivs will be played a‘t/ Bracebridge on Friday, Macrh 25. The juniors lost their first game to Ol‘illiu 38-17. The following" guests were present and were given a very special wol- come: Village Councillors Wes Mid- dleton and Cecil Mabley, guests of Reeve Perce Hill. Messrs. Harold Mills, Rev. J. O. Totten, Wilson Ber- esford. Jim Ley, Len Rice and Joe ‘Foxley of Langstafl’e. Township roads are to be gravellell earlier this year, with the program being completed by July 30. As a resunt calcium uSOd for dust elimina- tion will be on top, and not under layers of gravel. tle Isle. The Irish he said time and time again during his address are such a modest people and never brag about the great things they have done and are doing. Saint Patrick he said was a noble Christian man 01' early Christianity, whose memory has been carried down through the ages to our present, day. The Irish he said have a deep sense of religion and their country is one of magic. so fasâ€" cinating in magic that an Englishman had written a book entitled “The Rev. McC'leary told many interest- ing stories of the Emerald Isle, men- tioning that the first electric railway ‘in the world was in Ireland and many other things that would indeed make the heart of any Irishmen swell with pride. Again, it was a night that will be long remembered by all local Lions, and again to the beloved spea- ker‘a very special thank you. Fairy Queen” which was a treat for your soul in its grace and loveliness. _Irishmen he said have a great and rich sense of humor and understandâ€" ing of human nature. Saint Patrick was the founder of our Missionary Enterprise, planting the true know- ledge of understanding which today shoul be the saving grace of a world that is hungry for something that is reverend and a longing for peace among all peoples. If we are ever to have 21 Heaven on this earth it would be based on the true Christian belief of Saint Patrick just as he came to an Isle long, long ago, which at that time was greatly pagan but through him 3% churches we‘re established on that Isle with a great following of truly Christian people, so today he said We should honor the memory of that Christian Saint as a true soldier of Jesus . . . may we catch a vision of his belief and help to make our world of today a place of Christian lore and a place of peace. minisuation. COnsideration is being given to a new system in connection with the securing of gravel for town- ship use, and tenders involving- var- ious methods are being called for in order to arrive at the lowest cost. Early Gravelling For the purpose of efficient admin- istration consideration is being given to the divisionvof the township into four fire districts. The council is also negotiating for the supply of a re- serve supply ofv’water to he delivered at the scene of all fires so that 5110)" tage of water, so often a major han- dicap will be avoided. Recognizing the work done by the Ontario Mayors’ and Reeves’ Assocâ€" iation, especially in dealing with leg- islation initiated by provincial auth- orities. Reeve Gl‘ifi'in has recommen- ded that his council take out member- ship in the assoeiation. The direction given by the Ontario Municipal Board to the efi'cct that the Village of Woodbridge and the Township of Vaughan should arrange if possible for an acceptable solution to the annexation of the Robinsn Cot- ton Mills property to the village was discussed: and the Township Clerk was instructed to prepare a state- ment showing the loss of revenue which the township would suffer in the event of annexation. The Township Clerk was instructed to arrange for the purchase from the Depatment of Highways of part of Lot 26, Third Concession, to be used as a township dump. Arrangements were made for an inspection of'the ,s‘tructureof the Ma- ‘ple Communitfiflall in order that fire" damage and disintegration might be determined. The Township Engineer reported that without such inspection the stability of the structure could not be properly determined. No action was taken on a request from the Canadian Welfare Associa- tion, and the same treatment was given to a request from the Ontario Municipal Association that the town- ship enroll as a member of that body. uOllCCSSiOn 7 were also discussed and .‘he Township Road Superintendent, Nelson Kerr, was instructed to in- spect these improvements with Mr. Lndgate. Woodh ridge Annexation Centennial Fair Here May 24th A very enthusiastic meeting” of thc Centennial Committee appointed by the Board of Directors of the local Agricultural Society to plan for the celebration of the one hundredth an- niversary of the organization of the Society was held in the Municipal bunomg on Monday evening last. Information was announced that the T.T.C. had acceded to the request for the loan at this year’s F.ir of the Thompson Bus which plied or many years between Richmond Hill and Toronto before the building of the Radial Railway, and that O’Keefe’s Brewing would exhibit a six-horse team on May 24th. Arrangements are being made for an attractive parade on the morning of the Fair, the point of assembly being the High School (the commit- tee would like to have a good turn- out of floats, trucks, etc. in parade, especially those which would repre- sent local industries). Prizes will be given for old-period costumes, one for men and one for women. Prizes will be offered for each of the follow- ing: decorated bicycles, decorated tri- cycles and decorated doll carriages. To be eligible for awards the contest- ants in these last two items must participate in the Parade. BOY SCOUT PAPER COLLECTION The Boy Scouts of Richmond Hill will make a paper collection in Rich- mond Hill on Saturday, April 2nd. (lo-operation of all citizens in having all salvage paper ready when Scouts call will be greatly appreciated. Open Night At Local High School A severe loss was sustained by the Davies’ Dry Goods Store, 62 Yonge Street, when one of the large side windows at the entrance to the store was smashed on Sunday, March 20th. J. S. McNair, the honorary presiâ€" dent, who is a past president and who has been a member of the Society for upwards of 45 years has gener- ously donated a special centennial prize of $25.00. prize of $25.00. Clowns will be engaged to enliven the parade on the wav to the grounds. and a band of oustanding ability will furnish music both on the parade and on the grounds. courses in Agriculture were observed. among them the 300 egg incubator from which a lively brood of chicks had recently been hatched. These cheeped a welcome from the electric brooder on one of the stair landings. In other rooms Social Studies, Health Guidance, Mathematics and English projects were displayed. Teachers were in their rooms to discuss stu- dent progress and courses with in- terested parents. Visitors were interested in obser- ving the Essotane equipment which is a recent acquisition in the school. A three-burner hot-plate has been in- stalled in the Cafeteria, and cocoa and soup have been served to an av- erage of 70 students every school day since the beginning of March. The Cafeteria is under the supervision of Mrs. F. Davis, and it will be kept opâ€" erating until the warm weather sets in. It is felt that this is a big ad- vantage to students .who bring their lunch to school, many of whom come from long distances. From the stor- age tank, the Essotane is also piped to the Laboratory, where Bunsen burners have been installed on every desk for the use of students in ex- pcriments. Visual Educational aids were dis- played in Room 3, and their use il- lustrated by films in Guidance and Social Studies. In the Gymnasium classes of boys and of girls gave a (hmonstration of tumbling, exercises on the pummel horse, calisthenics and dancing. To conclude a highly diversified evening. a (-up of tea was served in one of the class rooms. The splendid response of parents and friends of the schol demonstrated the interest in this opportunity to observe the school programme and meet with the members of the Board and Stafi‘. Mrs. H. A. Nicholis has offered to donate a beautiful prize for one of the items on the prize list, in mem- ory of her husband who was a very efficient secretary-treasurer of the Society for over 25 years. This fair will without doubt begin outstanding event in this communlty. Richmond Hill High School held a very successful “Open Night” Friday evening, March 18th, to a capacity crowd of interested parents and friends. The assembly met in the Gymnasium at 8.15 to be welcomed by Dr. F. S. Hovgg, Chairman of the ‘Richmond' Hill District ~B6aird',»”a'i=l’(i' to receive information as to the location and timing of the various displays and demonstrations from the Princi- pal, Mr. A. S. Elson. In a number of rooms classes were at work and an excellent opportun- ity was given to observe the differ- ent phases of school activities. The Art Room contained excellent dis- plays of posters, paintings and varâ€" ious seasonal novelties. A group of students were busy with delicate shell work design, and many interesting interpretations of their craft. Demonstration classes in Music were given by a class of lower school girls, and in the Commercial Room a small group displayed their ability in Typing. In the science laboratory representative groups from each grade were carrying on experiments and displaying various types of apâ€" paratus. Several new pieces con- nected with the recently introduced The cause of the known, and the loss insurance. "FORE WINDOW SM A SHED Charity’ breakage is not is not covered uy The tax rate for Richmond Hill for 154:) has been set at 40 mills, an in- crease of four mills over the 1948 figure. Total amount to be raised by tax- ation for the current year is $54,350.00 -- an increase of $9,000.00 over 1948 requirements. Breakdown of the mill rate reveals that taxes are divided as follows: County Rate . . . . . . . . . . 4.10 mills Debentures , , . . . . . . . . . . 7.80 mills Village Rate . . . . . . . . . . 10.50 mills Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.610 mills Translated into terms of dollar ex- penditure the cost of operation of village afi'airs for 1949 is as follows: County Rate . . .~ . . . . . . . . . 25 5,260.00 Debentures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,041.00 Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,470.00 :Schools . . . . . . . . q . . . . . . . . 22,579.00 Education Costs Up 1949 Tax Rate Increased Four Mills - School Costs Up As forecast in a recent issue of the LIBERAL increased school costs play a large part in the increased taxation rate. The increase over 1948 is 312,- 500.00, and is largely accounted for by expenses in connection with the new addition to the Public School, 354.000. REQUIRED FOR 1949 OI’ERATIONSâ€"ARREARS OF TAXES IN SATISFACTORY I’OSIT’ION Gone are the days of the all cracker barrel â€"â€" the wide open dis plays of this and that in bulk. Tht lowly and humble prune has travell ed a long way from its one-tinn home in a big case under the grocer’: counter to its present position 0: honour on one of the display shelve: thre, dressed up in a silver papei‘m box, it competes for attention witl equally gaily bedecked articles 0. everyday use â€" all packaged tl catfeh the eye of the shopping house M e. It‘s just the same in the hardware store, the butchers, the shoe store. Everywhere it’s packaging, colour, convenlence. Cellophane rules the roost. Whether the change is a good one or not is debatable â€"â€" and 1 don’t propose to debate it here and now. Whether or not we live lon- ger because we use a toothbrush which hasn’t been touched by human hands on its journey from raw pro- duct to user’s gums is, for the mom- ent,rbeside the point. My thanks to those readers who have commented favourably on ar- ticles referring to earlier days of this community and district and to “old-timers” of the area. Thanks, also, to those who have drawn my attention to other inter- esting features and to momentoes and souvenirs of days long gone by. I shall be glad to hear of any more and shall, as time and space permié, be glad to refer to them. A telephone call to the LIBERAL office, and a message left there, \Vill‘reccive at- tention. Incidentally, through a bit of misâ€" understanding, it was not made clean in a recent article regarding the Da- vid Hill family that the organization in which the late \David Hill and his sons achieved unique distinction of service ~ was they Masonc , 1)deng fish, in order to keep the record straight, it is now noted. Whether or not our cost of living has been increased by present mer- chandising methods is another ar- gument which I don’t propose to en- ter into. Being somewhat of a realâ€" ist ( or at least hoping I am) I’m content to let things stand as they are and admit that, rightly 01' wrong- ly, whether we like it or not, the change in the methods by which our clay to day requirements are pres- enth for our approval and purchase is here to stay. First of all, the local merchant has a stake in his community. In the ma- jority of cases he is a property own- Thinking of David Hill, one of th( village’s earlier business leaders brings to mind the many changes i1 retailing which have taken plam since he first set up_ shop in the Hill It’s of the man behind the goods that 1 am thin-king at the present moment â€"â€" the merchant who, in one line or another, makes his living by Ctncentrating' in his place of busin- ess the articles which his fellow- cmzms require. Oid As History It seems to me, however, that of- ten too little attention is paid to the true part which local merchants play in the development and maintenance of communities and districts such as ours. But I do want to say a word or two on the subject of local merchants. It’s a ticklish subject in a way, for it might well turn to a discussion of that vexed subject â€"- big stores VS. 10cal merchants. Again it’s time for realism and a frank admission once more that whether we like them or not. chain stores or department stores, call them what you will, are here to stay. .80 I hereby serve no- tice that my intention is not to creâ€" ate any sort of argument between big‘ store and little store. Each has its function â€" its proper place in the scheme of things. To say that trading is as old as history is to emphasize the common- place. And. at the hour of night it happens to be, when all decent citi- zens should be inbed (and that even inrludcs newspaperinen) I haven’t the slightest intention of writing a lengthy treatise on some such sub- ,ect as relationship of trade and the progress of civilization. From The Hilltop A COLUMN OF VIEWS AND OBSERVATIONS it’s time for [mission once like them or department you will, are ADVERTISING IN (By F. J. Picking) GETS RESULTS THE LIBERAL such as extra heating, the salaries of more teachers, an additional cart.- mker, etc. Provision is also made for .he expenditure of a considerable sum on decorating. _ The incrcase in the amount requu‘- 3d for the operation of village ser- rices is approximately $5,000.00. This s due to generally increased costs in all lines. the additional costs of the new police system, and the installs: tion of new stop lights which will cost the best part 01' $1,000.00. The amount provided for the reâ€" :irement of debentures is increased )y‘ some $7,000.00. Approximately :1.(‘00.00 is the increase in the Coun- ty rate. an amount which. of course, 5 not controllable by Council. irrears At Low Point An exceedingly satisfactory situa- tion in connection with previous years’ taxes is indicated. At the end of 1948 only $2,800.00 of taxation was in arrears â€"â€" and amount which has since been reduced to $1,900.00. This ‘ompares favourably with conditions several years ago when, for instance, at the end of 1942 arrears of taxes amounted- to $29,000.00. ' er and taxpayer, contributing in dirâ€" ect and often substantial manner to the municipal» purse. As an employer of loeal labour he contributes directly and indirectly to the welfare of his community. His own earnings, the earnings of his employees, remain in town. As a good citizen â€"â€" and in the very great majority of cases he is â€" he plays his part in local enterprises. He supports his church. Through his service club or similar activity he contributes time, money and ef- fort to making his community a bet- ter place in which to live. Not “Absentee Landlord” He is a part owner of the corpor- _ition in which’he lives and makes his money. Good or bad local gov- ernment afl‘ects him directly and aapidly â€"â€" consequently $183 takefs a irect interest, )3 .civi H a rs, poker; to the eiten'Fo’li’yé‘iWnéé‘gersonal 1ea’-" .lership. The problems of the com nunity are his problems â€" its pro’ tress part of his daily life. Good ansportation, good living conditions, he welfare and prosperity of all cit- zens, affect him intimately if he is z far-seeing" merchant. The community‘s schools are, to ,im, a matter or immediate interest or his children attend them. Up- >ortunities for the younger genera- ,ion are. for the same reason, a mat- er of concern. omers. And, come illness, come depress- ions, come adversity, either to his customer or his community, who is it that, time and again, stands in the m'each? lou have it â€"â€" the local merchant! Often crippling himself, as many did in the “hungry thirties,” it is the local merchant who helps see his fellow citizens through the tough spots. Perhaps for one reason or another, he doesn’t always adopt the aggres- sive merchandising tactics which lead to the erection of another Chro- mium and glaSS temple of industry. Maybe sometimes he’s a cent or two higher in price than the. other fellow in the big city â€" and often he’s a cent or two lower. Today’s keen competition in all lines of industry soon takes care of that. Ezinicki To Become Thornhill Resident But, by and large, he puts a llot 111â€" to the community out of whlch he takes something One of the Dominion’s leading sports figures is to become a summer lesident of the district. Ezinicki, whose home is in Winni- peg, lias formerrly spent his sum- mers away from the Toronto area. The Uplands' course, which “went under” during; the war, has been closed since 1942. It has been pur- chased by William Kojola (pronoun- ced Kayola) real estate and insur- ance broker of Toronto, who cquld speak no English when he arrived in Toronto from his native Finland eighteen years ago. The new set-up of the club will embrace both mem- bership and “pay-as-you-play” privileges. ‘ Uplands club will be a for male members. Firs in any club in the Tor follows ancient Finnish other improvements are to the course and its b1 lesident of the district. He is “Wild Bill” Ezinicki, Toron- to Maple Leaf winger and leading golfer, who has been appointed pro- fessional at the New Uplands Golf and Country Club, Thornhill. His new job will start as soon as the Leafs wind up their NHL play for the sea- son. V A long-time lgolfer, the 2:5.year-old Ezinicki turned professional last year to compete in money tournaments. He served as assistant pro at the Sharon Springs. N.Y.. club for a short time last summer. A special feature of the remodelled Uplands club will be a steam bath for male members. First of its kind in any club in the Toronto area, it He renders a personal Service for, n the majoity of cases, his custom- -rs are his friends. Not for him are he impersonal relationships of thg rig" depatment stores and their cus': innish u bein lding No. 39 Many made