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SAM COOK, Editor The need for immigration to this country is widely recognized. Our present defence and civilian production is making large demands on our labOur force, and if all-out war should come the labour force will have to be augmented by every means possible. For the future, too, it is im- portant that our population increase so that we can take advantage of all our re- sources and industrial potentialities. ;vvefy lirvge section of the pobulation is still ahead of the game. Prime Minister St. Laurent drew at- tention to this in the House recently when he pointed out that‘wage-earners are now able tb buy more for their work time than in 1939 or 1950. Backing up his state- ment with arithmetic, he gave the follow- However, a question naturally arises as to the number of immigrants that can be safely brought to this country without endangering the job security of those al- ready working here. In other words, how close are present immigration levels to Canada’s capacity for absorbing immig- rants? This year's estimate of 150,000 immi- grants is higher than for other post-war years, but a consideration of the chief fac- tors which determine our capacity for im- migration indicates that they can be abâ€" sorbed without any difficulty. Our present absorptive capacity de- pends on a number of factors over the next few years. One of these factors is the de- Both these men have been untiring in their efforts to serve the community. Peop- le often fail to realize he time and effort ev- ery public servant must devote to his office with little financial remuneration. On many occasions it proves a thankless job and their honest efforts are met by un- fair criticism from the public. Immigration in the present century was greatest during the yeam before the first World War, the period of large-scale railroad building and of the opening up of the West. In 1913, the peak year, when 400,000 landed, the immigrame of working age amounted to about 3.4:. per cent of the labour force of that time. These workers were needed, but the influx caused some employment dislocations. In the past five years, immigrant workers have amounted to from one-half of one per cent to 1.5 per cent of the labour force, and a large proportion â€"â€" most 01' those brought from Europe â€" have been selected to fit into Canada’s employment pattern. This selective policy helped to secure that post-war immigratiOn was ab- sorbed without causing employment dis- locations. \‘elobmept of our natural resources. Recent dlscoyerles of such resources as 011, iron r ' So loud are the complaints about in- flation these days â€" and so complicated some of the arguments â€"â€" that we are of- ten apt to lose sight of one important fact: 'A high cost of living doesn’t always mean a lower standard of living. Mr. Neal has served the village of Richmond Hill for five years as Councillor and five years as Reeve while Mr. Hosâ€" trawser has served the Township of Vauâ€" ghan eight years as a Councillor, five years as Deputy-reeve and three years as Reeve. Between the two of them they have run up a total of 26 years of service. High prices are creating real hard- ships for those Whose incomes are station- ary or lggging- w_e_11 behjnc} the page:_ Bqt This year has seen the retirement from municipal politics of two gentlemen who over a period of years have been prominent in the life of the community. The year 1951 will mark the retirement of both Reeve William Neal of Richmond Hill and Reeve John Hostrawser of Vaughan Township. As these municipalities continue to grow, more and more services and facilities Will have to be made available. The resi- dents of Richmond Hill, for example, are faced with the dual problem of sanitation and education. They must retire the sew- Now that the people have spoken and ‘the Municipal Councils have been elected for the coming year, these representatives can begin to formulate .their plans for what promises to be a very busy and im- portant term of office. The village of Richmond Hill and the townships of Markham and Vaughan are passing through very changing and trying times. The rapid growth of the city of Toronto has created many new problems for the surrounding municipalities which are all experiencing rapid increases in pop- ulation. With these increases in populaâ€" tion come added responsibilities. The fu- ture will call for positive policies and ag- gresive action on the part of each munici- pal body. In these challenging times there is no place for thinking that is nega- tive and sterile. THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Thursday, Dec. 6, 1951 ’An Independent Weekly â€"â€" Established 1878 Subscription Rate $2.50 per year; to the United States $3.00 5c Single Copy Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association J. E. SMITH, M.P., Publisher _ Canada’s Capacity For Immigrants 05132 liberal Hour's ) Worth OF Food 1952's Challenge Telephone, Richmondafiill ! A Tribute ore, titanium and uranium have led to con. siderable industrial expansion. There has been an accelerated development of hydra- electric power, base metals and timber re- sources. All of these developments in- crease our ability to sustain a growing pop- ulation. a second factor, the rate of technologin progress, which has made it possible to use’ these resources more intensively or to take advantage of those not previously develop. ed. New industries have grown out of the invention of synthetic materials, and pro- gress in the field of atomic energy holds out the promise‘of a. new source of power. Part of this growth in the discovery and use of our natural resources is due to A country’s working forCe increases as young people come of working age and take jobs.Due to the generally low birth rates of the depression years in Canada, the number of young people reaching working age is today below normal, and will remain low until 1965. During this time, the number of older workers in the labour force will, of course, continue to increase, but the small supply of younger workers is still likely to pose some man- power problems and immigrant workers can make up the deficiency. Oct. Oct. June 1939 1950 1951 Sirloin Beef . . 1.6 lbs. 1.2 lbs. 1.115s. Bacon . . . . . . . 1.3 Tbs. 1.5 lbs. 1.7 Tbs. Eggs . . . . . . . 1.2 doz. 1.5 doz. 1.6 doz. Poaoes . . . . . . 22.8 lbs. 36.5 Tbs. 39.1 lbs. Bread . . . . . . . 7.3 Tbs. 9.5m. 9.9 lbs. Milk . . . . . . . . 4.1 qts. 5.6 qts. 5.9 qts. Tea . . . . . . . . . 0.7 Tbs. 1.0 Tbs. 1.1 Tbs. Coffee . . . . . . . 1.1 lbs. 1.1 Ibs. 1.1 lbs. Sugar . . . . . . . 6.8 lbs. 8.5 Tbs. 9.0 Ibs. Butter . . . . . . 1.4 Ibs. 1.5 lbs. 1.7 Ibs. Another factor governing our absorp- tive capacity is the strength of our extern- al markets. Events over which we have no control can alter the picture, but at present our position is favourable since many of our important txport commodities are basic to the defence programs of the Western nations. The present employment level, and the expected future level, must also be taken into consideration. It appears probable that the present high levels of employment will be maintained for at least the next few years. The investment level is high and export markets are firm, while the country is committed to large defence ex- penditures over the next two or three years. er debentures and at the same time supply new educational facilities for the children. Increased commitments mean increased costs, and We soon reach a point where to remain in the black we must either de- crease our expenditures or increase our revenue. The only plausible answer to this situation is to pursue the latter course, whereby each municipality would investigate the ways and means by which to increase its revenue. One sensible methOd is to encourage new industry to settle in this area, thereby making available a new and valuable source of taxation. We are rapidly reaching the point where residential taxation cannot be expected to carry the load of an expand- ing community. New industry is the an- swer to this problem and its introduction would bring a measure of relief to our ratepayers. Municipal councils should in- vestigate this pOSSibility and do everything in their power to remove any remaining barriers which might prove discouraging to new industries wishng to establish themselves in this area. What every region needs is men of the calibre of Mr. Neal and Mr. Hostraw- ser â€" men of purpose and vision mdy and willing to lead their municipalities along the path of sane government. Both Mr. Neal and Mr. Hostrawser gave their respective municipalities able leadership during their terms of office. They have always supplied a steadying in- fluence to their Municipal Councils, and helped steer their thoughts down constrUC- tive channels. Both gentlemen have helped guide the destinies of their communities through years that have seen many changes in the economic and national life of this Domin- ion. They have witnessed Canada and their own municipalities go through a period of depression, a World War, and a. time of inflation and a rising cost of liv- ing. These have not been eas times, but yet they never failed to dev e countless hours to the welfare of their people, and the protection of their public business. ing figures on how much food could be pur- chased Wih an hour’s work at average wage rates: AHEENA SMITH, Associate Editor 9.9 Tbs. 5.9 qts. 1.1 lbs. 1.1 lbs. 9.0 lbs. 1.7 Ibs. I refrained from writing my 01;. tawa letter in recent weeks for two reasons. I appreciate that during a provincial election weekly newspaper publishers are hard pressed for valuable space, and I did not want to presume on the good nature of my fellow-publish- ers who are good enough to give regular space to these weekly re- ports. Secondly, a provincial el- ection was being fought and I had no desire in any way to be open to the charge that these reports are in any way political. I have endeavoured to make these weekly letters informative rather than political and this will continue to be my policy. One night, over twenty yeaâ€"‘2': ago, David Duhn, a commercial traveller, lying in a berth on the Century Limited Express, going from Chicago to New York, was tossing wakefully, trying to sleep and not succeeding. He wondered why he, and most of his friends who were average people, were not getting more out of life; why so many were worried, harassed and unhappy a good part of the time. How much he slept that night I do not know but the experience changed his life. He decided to grasp the full meaning of Christ’s saying “the Kingdom of God is within;" to stop building up for a remote future and to cultivate a spiritual outlook that would bring happiness here and now; that the time for happiness was today -- not tomorrow or xhe day after that. The people of Ontario have elect- ed 3 government and your govern- ment here at Ottawa accepts that verdict and will gladly work with your elected representatives in any matters pertaining to the province and Dominion. Here in North York I extend congratulations to the elected rep- resentative Major Lex Mackenzie. In all matters pertaining to the g00d and welfare of North York I will be most happy to co-operate with him to the fullest extent in the future as I have in the past. Old Age Pensions I receive many representations and complaints about the difiiculâ€" ties of many applicants for pen- sion in providing proof of age. In individual cases this concern is understandable, but I wish to assure everyone that every assist- ance will be given to those who do not have birth certificates or other proof of birth. Most people believe that happi- ness is possible under certain con- ditions. With a bigger income or a more congenial job or better health they could be happy but un- til that setting is secured life is endurable but not enjoyable. However, the election now is ov- er and I think we all should heed the words of Premier Frost who said the duty of all now is to unite and work for the good of the prov- ince and Canada. Every precaution must be taken against fraud and I learned from the Department of Health and Welfare that already many hundred cases of attempted fraud have al- ready been discovered. The government must insist on proof of age. Every help will be given by myself and the Depart- ment to those who may experience difficulty, and in time I am sure all cases can be solved satisfactoro ily. Every facility including our census records will be made avail- able. Right here he concluded that happiness was an achievement of flhe soul, the inner life, and that outward circumstances had very + mmmnnmmu\unuu\ummu“\ummmumummmm4' TODAY’S QUOTATION Our quotation to-day is by Shakespeare: Now there Wasn’t anything new about David Dunn’s idea. except that he had never tried living self- lessly; he had been a. go-gettex‘, convinced in his mind that some day he would be on easy street and as a result, happiness would foli- The intervening years have prov- ed that David Dunn’s idea. was no pipe-dream.’ He has cultivated gratitude, goqd-will and a Christ- like attitude to others and mental I know you will appreciate the position of the government charg- ed with the responsibility of ad- minstering the Act. The governa ment wants the new Act adminis- tered humanely, but it niust insist boo that it be efficiently adminis- tered. “The fault isnot in our stars, but in ourselves, that We are gunderlings." u-mmmmn\\\\n\m\u\\\1\m\\mmn\mmm it little to do with it; that most things upon which people hnd set their hearts and hopes were bub- bles and generally brought disap- pointment. I am happy to report that al- ready applications of 70% of elig- ible recipients have been approved, and I am confident that by yelr'l end 95% of the application will HAPPINESS NOW have been approved. An important item of business at this session concerns pensions for war veterans. For a long time it Ihas been felt that due to the in- crease in the cost of living over the years there should be an in~ crease in the basic rate of pension. This is a very creditable record for the Department of National Health and Welfare which accom- plished this very sizeable task with an addition of only 100 persons to the staff all across Canada. To appreciate the size of the De- partment’s task it must be remem- bered that it is estimated the old age assistance and universal pen- sions will benefit more than 800,- 000 Cmadians next year. Veterans' Pensions The government was pleased to receive representation from Cana- dian Legion and from veterans in all parts of Canada and after care- ful consideration decided on one- third increase in basic pension rate. This means that a pensioner who From correspondence I have re- ceived I am pleased to conclude that this action by your govern- ment, which received support from all parties in the House, has met with the approval of veterans, and the people of Canada generally who want to see them get nothing short of 1 square deal. is totally disabled as a result of his war service, receives a 100 per cent pension, which at the present is $94. monthly. This will be in- creased to $125. which represents a thirty-three and one-third per cent increase. "We permit too many opportun- ities for happiness to slip by us because we think we shall be hap- PY Those who take this view over- look the fact that the present Gov- ernor-General has proven a most popular King's representative and that there is a. very unanimous wish here to keep him in Canada as long as possible. In regurd to 1 choice of a sucâ€" cessor there certainly is a large element of public support for the appointment of a Canadian. On the other hand many feel the high office would lose something of its color and significance should I Canadian be appointed. The increase in the basic rates will beeflective on January 1, 1952. Governor General There is quite a general feeling that the reason for the extension of the term of Governor-General Viscount Alexander is the desire DI the government to have a Canadian appointed to this post. Certainly no decision has been made on the subject and opinions enpressed are pure speculation. Canadians may rest assured. the matter will be given the most care- ful attention snd consideration by the government. I have received many expressions of opinions from North York people on the subject and would be {happy to hear from others. ' WHEN we arrive It I certain destination; income; ness; home; The late Dr. Funk Crane wrote; “If you can’t change the world, change yourself." This is exactly the truth that David Dunn grasped so fully and has found happiness by living up to it. John Wesley showed spiritual in- sight, when he said: “The righteous do not suffer.” that he meant was that when the inner life is de- veloped one is not at the mercy of circumstances or environment. We can all be happy; here and now. WHEN we can be with s certain person or in a. certain place; WHEN our schooling'is finished; WHEN we get I. better job; WHEN we arrive It a certain is finished; WHEN we are free from some en- cumbrance. ' Much unhappiness is caused by our resolutions about tomorrow; unpleasant tasks and irksome du- ties are put off; what most 'of us need is to change our motto from “tomorrow,” to “today,” as the Psalmist wrote: “'llhis is the day which the Lord hath maae, we will rejoice and be glad in it.’ Robert Louis Stevenson, blithe and gay spirit once said he would rejoice in every inch of life’s journey; that is in the inch at his feet," or as F. C. Hoggarth wrote, “The tiny bit of road at his toes.” He could have said with Newman that he did not wish to see the dis- tant scene, one step was enough. distress has been banislhed. He published 1 little b00k entitled ‘Try Giving Yourself Away,’ and with the consent of the publishers (The Updegrafi Press), I quote a. mess- age: WHEN WHEN WHEN WHEN WHEN WHEN WHEN we are married; the baby is born; we recover from our ill- our bills are all paid; we move into a. new we own a new car; some disagreeable task One of Thornlea’s gentlemen is to be commended on his talent in his artistic showing of Xmas ar- rangements. Mr. Ernest Koshler can be a magician with the surpris- es he brings out of his workman- ship. “A teacher by his demon- strations and an artist with his paint box and art colorings,” such was the tribute paid him at the Horticultural Society last week. Some ‘of T‘hornlea’s young garden- ers were the happy winners in the juvenile class. Miss Audrey Thom- pson won a special prize for her garden plot. Harold Gribble was presented with a book as a mem- ento of obtaining highest points in 1950. Miss Mary Harrison ot Langstafi' is the proud possessor of the silver cup this year which has to be won two years in suc- ession to keep. Alvin Thompson and Ernest Gribble did very well too with their cash awards. To Be Commended Jean Lak Home 8: School Thornlea Home and School As- sociation will hold a Christmas party for parents and teachers on Wednesday evening, December 12, at 8 pm. at the school. Carol singing will take place instead 0" the regular meeting. There will be a movie, presentation of pins to the 1950 graduating class, a sale of home made candy. Bqfi‘et lunch will be served. Do plan‘ to attend and join in the Christmas fun. This is an invitation to all who are interested in Home and School. If you have anything of interest in your home, which will be of’in- terest to others, please notify your correspondent and we will do our best to get it in our column -â€" win- ter parties, Christmas entertain- ing, school news, etc. Baskets of yellow and bronze mums and coloured pampas grass formed the setting of a wedding in Thornhill United Church, Saturday afternoon Nov. 24 when Rev. E. E‘ Kent solemnized the marriage of Miss Edna Abbott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Abbott, to Mr. Murray Fox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Fox, Thornlea. Last Friday night at Earl Haig Commencement there was one very happy girl and proud parents and brother, when Miss Jean Lak was presented with the scholarships she had won with hard studying. Jean was presented with the J. C. Simpson Memorial Scholarship valued at $1,000; also the Canada Packers award for the highest standing in Upper School examina- tions. We Wish you every success at University, Jean. The bride who was given in marriage by Mr. E. Kohler, was gowned in ivory slipper satin with veil of embroidered net, carried a cascade bouquet of White and pink mums. Mrs. Kenneth Fox who was matron of honor wore a French blue satin dress, with lace jacket and carried a. cascade of bronze mums. Welcome We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Mol- lard and children into our neigh- borhood. We are glad their home was built in time for them to gel: settled before Christmas. The bride’s mother wore a black and white figured silk dress with black accessories and wore a cor- sage of pink roses. The groom’s mother wore a royal blue dress with grey accessories and a cor- sage of gold mums. After the re- ception which was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Fox, John Street, the happy couple left for a. short motor trip north. 45 RPM ALBUMS Christmas Hymns and Carol: Rhapsody in Blue The Great Caruso Rossini Overtures - Liszt Concerto for Piano The best man was Mr. Kenneth Fox, brother of the groom. The ushers were Mr. Bill Walk- er and Mr. Michael Marsbergen. LONG PLAYING Madame Butterfly Gaite Parisienne Swan Lake Mario Lanza Sings Christmas Songs YEREX ELECTRIC RICHMOND HILL RcA Vicron RECORDS 6% fie 6777" fiaf [egos 0/1 y/r/qg/ Lg mmmwma Correspondent : Mrs. J. Gribble Telephone Thornhill 36r31 THORNLEA NEWS Webbing “When Your Smiling ” Please Note: ‘When You’re Smiling’ will be shown only at 8.30 pm. both Thursday and Friday nights Wednesday & Thursdayâ€"December 12 & 13 Telephone Richmond Hill 500 Monday & Tuesday â€" December 10 & 11' Thursday & Friday â€" December 6 & 7 lfixmi Saturday, December 8 Only an: mmmm-mRow-mnmqm Plus