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But the fact ‘remains that duties school trustees are becoming increasin Fortunately this province is lucky in that men and women who have the inter- ests of both children and taxpayers close- ly at heart have always been available to carry out the onerous responsibilities of school gOVernment without thought of personal gain. While there may be many points in the report of the Hope Commission on Education on which there will not be un- iversal agreement there is one recom- mendation which should command general approval. It is the suggestiOn that school trustees should be paid. iny privilege tvo work éib‘é’elfév‘iifi many things. He has done much for his community and his fellow-Canadians ev- 2 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, mum, Jan. 25, 1951 “In the long years that I knew him I always found Reeve J. A. Greene to be one of those rare men who thought of others before he thought of himself. The connection between our two municipaliâ€" ties has, naturally, always been a close one and because of that a warm friend- ship has been created between us. Reeve Greene always fought for the betterment and rights of his community both at home and in County Council. Richmond Hill has lost a good reeve â€" we in Markham extend our sympathy to that municipal- ity and to Mrs. Greene and family.” Reeve John Hostrawser, Vaughan Township - “The passing of Reeve J. A. Greene marks the end of a friendship of thirty years. puring that long period it was an opportunity to‘ render service to hlS fellow citizens. He will be greatly miss- ed and in his passing I feel I have lost a good friend and the community has lost In outstanding citizen.” Wilf R. Dean Thornhill Board of Trustees “Reeve J. A. Greene was one of those citizens who always took a broad view of things. It did not matter to him whemer a man came from Thornhill or Richmond Hill. If there was anything that could be done to help him Mr. Greene didn’t stop to ask where he came from. He did very much to build good-will between our communities and in his passing we feel that we in Thornhill have lost a good friend and a good neighbour. We hope that the spirit which he worked so un- ceasingly to build will live long as a fit- ting memorzal to him.” Reeve Win. imbers, Markham Township “Reeve Johnnie Greene was a public spirited citizen and a most willing worker on behalf of others. He gave freely of his time, talent and means in support of every good cause. In the twenty-five years I knew him as a citizen ‘of Rich- mond Hill he was always in the forefront of every movement for the betterment of the community and he never passed up J. E. Smith, M. P; for North York J. E. SMITH, M.P., Publisher He lived well. He served well. And his home town, his friends, are the poorer for his passing. « Its citizens have lost a friend â€" one who will be sorely missed in the days which lie ahead. They, we. know, join with us in expressing to Mrs. Greene and her family not only regret at his passing but also deep apprec- iiation of a life well spent in the service of this municipality and its resl. e'nts. Johnnie Greene died in harness. That, we believe, is the Way that he would have liked it to ‘be. He died as he lived, giving all that he had without stint or excuse. The corporation known as the Village of Richmond Hill has lost a sincere and zealous worker. In the long years he served it as Reeve, as Councillor, and in many other capacities he placed its interests first E worked unceasingly on its behalf. He has left it the better for his 9 orts. ‘ He’s left the memory of an infectious laugh which, even in his days of illness, came spontaneously and happily. He was a human being and, in consequence, got a little bit annoyed at things at times. But the laugh wasnever far away from the frown â€" and goodwill was never absent from his approach to any problem, personal or municipal. He IOVed the municipality which, for thirty-seven years, he called “home,” and for which he did so much. Above all, he loved its children â€" thought day and night of their welfare. “I’m an old man," he said quietly to his friends on more than one occasion during recent months. l“When I go I want to leave something for the‘children â€"â€" something that will do them some good.” And he has left them something â€" both children and grownups. Some material things â€" yes. But above all he has left the. memory of a man who was a good neighbour, a good friend, who helped, without any flourish of trumpets, many of his fellow-citizens when they needed a lift along some of the rougher paths of life. , . “He serveth best who loveth best, all things both great and small,” wrote Samuel Taylor Coleridge many years ago. Those words are a fitting conclusion to the career of one of Rlch- mond Hill’s oldest and best beloved citizens, Reeve John A. Greene, who went to his long res‘t last week after a full and happy life spent in build- ing a successful career and, aboveall, in serving others. For Johnnie Greene liked everybody. It mattered little Whether their opinions agreed with his â€" whether they were opposing the thlngs which he believed to be right, or not. He still liked them â€" and his lik- ing was not that of a man seeking votes but the affection of a kindly, human, individual. . - An Independent Weekly â€" Established 1878 Subscription Rate, $2.00 per year; To the United States $2.50 Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association ‘rustees Should Be Compensated Beebe 3101111 Q. @reene t duties of increasingly, 7113b: liberal Telephone, Richmond Hill 9 In Tribute ‘It is not suggested that being a school trustee should develop into a paying pro- fession. But, in all fairness, there should be some amount of recompnse sufficient to compensate for their out-of-pocket ex- penses for those who do a big job for their fellow citizens. Tlhe size of that job, the time required and the responsibil. ities accepted might surprise many of those who are not in close touch. with the work. heavy. Often, indeed, a school board is busier than a municipal council. That is a situation which, in-this district at least, :n 1:! I is likely to becorhe ihcréawsih-gâ€"fivri‘BfiBun- ced. Reeve Greene, whose death we regret so greatly, was a valued” and respected member of York County Council. His long experience was always at the disposal of others and he was ever ready to give a new member, or indeed anyone who wanted it, the value of that experience and his advice. His never-failing kindness and sense of humou: made him a fine friend, and his interest in the affairs and wellâ€"being of others was outstanding. Both as a man and a councillor he will be great- 1y missed. ‘ erywhere. Not in the least of the many activities he undertook-was his work in connection with the King and Vaughan P10wmen’s Association, to which he made a contribution that was outstanding. We have lost a good friend and a good neigh- bour and this district has lost one of its most progressive and upright citizens.” Mel. Maltby, President, Richmond Hill Lions Club “Reeve Johnnie Greene has been a friend to me ever since I came to Rich- mond Hill seventeen years ago. As a mem~ ber of the Lions Club he always did ev- erything in his power to promote what he believed to be the welfare of his fellow- members and his fellow-citizens. I know that I speak for all our members when I say that we are deeply grieved at his passing. His unfailing kindness and his happy disposition will be missed in Rich- mond Hill for many a long day.” James Pollard, Chairman, Richmond Hill Public School Board “Perhaps the finest tribute which can be paid to Reeve Johnnie Greene is to recall his never-failing love for the child- ren of his municipality and his desire to do everything that could be done to make their lives happier and to make them better citizens. Nothing was ever too much trouble for him to do for them and, among all the fine and progressive things which he ever did, his work for our child- ren will always be remembered. Our school board, naturally, had much to do with him insofar as children were con- cerned and all of us on the board will al- ways keep green the memory of a man whose life was a shining example of Chris. tianity and kindness.’ ' Wzfi'den Elmer Brandon, County of York F. J. PICKING, Managing Editor Another man requested that the Army rent and equip a mum for him. He had decided that “it would be healthier for my family to live in the country.” In addit~ ion, he would appreciate The Sal- vation Army loaning him $2000. IO he could get a head start. A confused bridegroom-to-b‘e lhad bought an expensive engage- ment ring, but had made only a small down payment. He and hls fiancee were nevi; ready to be married. He had therefore 01-- dered a $75. suit for the great uc- casion. Could the Salvation Ar- Senior Major John Philp, Salva- tion Army Welfare Director, Tor- onto, revealed in {his 1950 report some of the ludicrous appeals made to his department. One young man requested that the‘ Army providé him with “a room with a telephone in it.” He couldn’t be expected to keep run, ning down to the employment of- fice to see if they had a job for him! We now have well mer eighty boys under the age of fourteen playing in the league and feel May we ask you to draw the attention of the public to this. All parents and indeed all mem- bers of the pr‘fl'“ ‘ care to attend will be welcame. The total amount receide in the way of voluntary donations tendered at the Canadian Banx of Commerce and the Bank‘ of Nova Scotia is $385.91. Although this amount is considerably less than has been received in previous door to door canvasses, We feel that: the token effort has kept alive the need existing, and will contribute to the greater success of an all- out door-to-door Red Shield Cam- paign to be held in 1951. On Friday night the Richmond Hill Hockey Club is planning 8. “Parents’ Night" an we Alma at which three games between the six teams making up the 'bantam league will be played. Dear Mr. Editor May I take this opportunity to request your publishing the total income for the 1950 Appeal and express in behalf of The Salva- tion Army a big “thank you” to all who contributed. Also a spec- ial acknowledgement of the fine help given by Mr. W. W. A. Trench, Mr. C. J. Hart, Mr. E. V. Croth, Mr. Ned Hill, and by no means least, your own grand as. sistance. Thank you!. Sincerely yours, ,‘ In befhalf of the Salvation Ar- my I am pleased to express ap- preciation for the co-operation you«so willingly gave in publiciz- ing the recent Red Shield Appeal in Richmond Hill. TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 Detroit vs Canadiens Maple Leafs vs Boston Chicago vs Rangers FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 Detroit vs Rangers Canadians vs Boston Maple Leaf vs Chicago TUESDAY, JANUARY 29 Rangers vs Maple Leafs Canadiens vs Chicago Detroit vs Boston FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Dear Mr. Editor FRANK Moss, ’ Captain, Public Relations Representative Sir Cedric Hardwicke, distinguished British actor, came to UN. Headquarters to view at first hand the work of the Economic and Social Council. He plays the starring role in “All Your Strength." 3 radio program based on the work of the Council, first of a series of documentary radio features produced by the United Nations. Above, ECOSOC President Hernan Santa Cruz of Chile (left) is pointing out to the visiting actor and to Sir Ramaswami Mudaliar of India an important phrase in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Boston vs Chicago Canadiens vs Rangers Detroit vs Maple Leafs Richmond Hill Hockey Club Revised Schedule "Dear. Mister Editor" "Finance My Wedding” Salvation Army Asked Learning New Lines at U.N. A young man holding a' good job with a department store ad- mitted he had been “living high.” He had borrowed money from a finance company, but a new diffi- culty had arisen. In addition to meeting payments, his holidays would be coming up in the middle of the month. He hoped that the Salvation Army could pay off the loan he was carrying and, in ad- dition, finance his elaborately- planned holiday in Muskoka. Major 'Philp did not reveal how he handled these cases. He just laughed good-naturedly. A Maritimer who had moved to Toronto decided lhe wanted to go back home. He asked Major Phin to provide him with plane transportation for himself and a pair of new-born twins. my meet the outstanding pay- ments on the engagement ring, and underwrite the cost of the wedding suit and the wedding ring? No one will deny a dog‘s bark can be a good thing in case of a pl‘owler, etc., ‘but I wish their owners would be kind enough to see that they take their exercise in another form. Dogs in Richmond Hill appear to be the privileged class. Humans run a poor second. As far as I know there is one by-law res- training a dog’s activities to a certain extent during the late spring and summer. At other times they are free to run over mine or anyone’s property. They may also dig in my garden and strew my garbage around even though I take the trouble to pro- vide a proper garbage pail with lid. Their sanitary habits are nil. For similar offences a hu- man would be clapped in jail and exiled from society. _ ‘However, 1 nu..e 33‘, V i ,- tomed to the above and my plea to dog owners is to please stop them from continually rending the otherwise peaceful air of Rich- mond Hill with their yelping and barking. I never step out of my door without my ears being as- sailed Wiflh the unmusical yelp- ing of dogs for no other reason than to exercise their lungs. President Richmond Hill Hockfiy p” .._s tum 9..» to encourage their boys. We believe that many of them will get a surprise when they see what fine players they are turning out to be. ‘ Yours truly, TIM SAUL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Oh! for a dog’s life in Richmond Hill. Dear Mr. Editor:â€" TUESDAY, FEBRUARY Rangers vs Maple Leafs Canadiens Vs Boston Chicago vs Detroit FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 16 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Maple Leafs vs 0 Detroit vs Ch Rangers vs B: Boston Vs Detroit Chicago vs Maple Leafs Canadiens vs Rangers Canadiens vs Chicago Maple Leafs vs Detroit Boston vs Rangers JOHN SMITH Club Yours, 5 Canadiens Chicago Boston Blood donations in England and Wales have reached a rate of over half a million a year. HALF MILLION BLOOD DONATIONS A word to the wise- “Take care of your eyes." There's nothing to gain From eye-strain but pain. HERE’S HEALTH Our quotation today is by Isaac Watts: “My God the wring of all my joys, The life of my M _.ghts, The glory of my brightest day, And comfort of my nights." A , 4 me makes for wholesome living of body and mind. These words were written for those seeking mental health but they are in agreement with trelig- ious health; after all, a truly re- Whoever wrote these lines had a keen insight. into life and thor- ough understanding what rellgion can do for people. There are many religious people who are queer and unsocial but they are in poor religious health. A bulletin, published by the Ill-' inois Society for Mental Hygiene had this paragraph: “You are in poor mental health if worry inter- feres with everything you do; if you run away from things you find hard, and if you think you are always right and can’t see the other person’s point of view, and want to avoid people. You are in good mental health, if your worries pass quickly, if you tackle your responsibilities and do the best you can, if you admit your mistakes and laugh at them; if you are tolerant of other people and like them and if you have some worthy goal in life.” Dopl. 0! National Health and Walton Give me a good digestion, Lord, And also something to digest; Give me a healthy body, Lord, And sense to keep it at its best; Give me a healthy mind, 0 Lord, To keep the good and pure in sight Which, seeing sin is not appalled, But finds a way to set it right. Give me a mind that is not bored, That does not whimper, whine or sigh; Don’t let me worry overmuc’h About that fussy thing called “I”. Give me a. sense of humour, Lord, Give me the grace to see a Joke, To get some happiness in life, And pass it on to other folk. Here are the signs of poor health in religion: fear, worry, anger, resentments, self-centred- ness, avoidance of responsibility and suspicion of others. On the other «hand here are the marks of healthy religion: fgith, nope, cheerfulness, a keen, kindly m~ est in what is going on in the world, a lofty goal in life and above everything else, love and goodwill toward others. On a wall in Chester Cathedral in England this prayer is inscri- bed; Healthy religion makes people friendly and likeable. The publi- cans and sinners drew near to Jesus and responded to His words and teaching. His enemies said: “This man receiveth sinners and eateth with them.” They objected to his friendliness and tolerance. Jesus encouraged people in their hopes and enthusiasms. He urged men not to be overâ€"anxious; not to hate; not to despise others. And Paul who caught the spirit of Jesus said that the greatest things in the world were faith, hope and love. Some forms of religion have made people unhappy and unso- cial. Th'ére is a good illustration of this in the Book of Jeremiah. 'I'he prophet is protesting against idolatry; “Their idols ‘have to be carried; they cannot move a step." in other words, religion to these people was a troublesome burden, a. heavy load which made life harder instead of helping them. It was worse than no religion at all. There is a general agreement among medical [men â€" and I -in- clude psychiatrists â€" t‘hat wnole- some religion brings happmess and serenity to its followers. All religioii is not; wholesome. 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