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5,: This practice considered in earlier days _: as smart tactics by a few, is becomng so 3 common among, voters as to lessen the aq- final value of the franchise. Unfo'rt‘unaté- f} ]y there is very little that can be done «u about this practice. As long as we live in '5. a democratic country it is everyone’s priv- 1 ilege to vote as he 01' she pleases. Can- .z-f ada would ‘have her democracy threatened ‘3' if because 'of any' law an individual was December Survey OF Livestock 8: Poultry Numbers Q m mu), Richmond Hill, Thursday, Dec. 13, 1951 The success of this survey depends on the co-operation of fanners in filling in and returning the questionnaires. A wide- spread response from all types of farmers throughout the province is needed in order that the statistics can be based on a suf. ficiently large number of reports from a} reprwentative sample of farms through. out Ontario. The statistics obtained from the sur- vey are used extensively throughout the year by governments, farm organizations and farm cooperatives, banks, industry, Each December, the Dominion Bur- eau of Statistics in co-operation with the Ontario Department of Agriculture, con- ducts a survey of the number of live stock on farms and cost of hired labour. Forms for this survey have been mailed out and are now in the hands of farmers. SAM 000K, Editor The Liberal has been _aware of the proceedings from the very beginning and we were most anxious to publish the story. We refrained from doing so at the request of the Richmond Hill council. The coun- cil’s reason for» the request was to co-op- crate with firms involved in some indus- trial promotion very closely connected with,~ The‘anne’Xation' proposal was the big- gest news to break locally for some time. It was the kind of news story which is a delight to the heart of Va, neWSpaperman. a, most incomplete announcement of the proposal in a Toronto newspaper. In case our position in the matter may be misunderstood We now present the facts relative'to thg‘publlishing of this import- ant news story. ~ ' We agree that there has been far too little publicity to date about such an im- portant proposal as the annexation of more than one thousand acres. We agree too it was too bad that local citizens first read In our last issue a correspondent showing a commendable interest in local affairs expressed some concern about the current annexation proceedings. He in; timated that there has been a “hush-hush”!- policy and pointed out that people first read about this important item of local public business in a Toronto newspaper. 111 Independent Weekly â€"-.Established 1878 Subscription Rate $2.50 per year; to the United States $3.00 So Single Copy Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association J. E. SMITH, M.P., Publigher _ 0131):: liberal The Annexation Story Plumping The Ballots Telephone. Richmond Hill 9 The survey has absolutely no connec~ tion with taxation. The farmer’s individ- {181 form is seen only by workers in the' Dominion and Provincial agricultural sta-‘ tistical offices, and the farmer is protected by law against the wrong use of his return. All individual forms are kept strictly con- fidential and are used only for the prepar- ation of‘ county and provincial totals. various farm commodity marketing boards, and by farmers themselves to ob- tain basic information and facts in order: to more efficiently plan future operations. International organizations, such as the World Food and Agriculture Organization, depend on the Government to supply up- toâ€"date figures on Ontario’s agricultural industry. The farmer, through providing the information asked for on the schedule; has a real opportunity to help form a true picture of agricultural conditions. n4 um Luv. ‘ m . However, at the same time, people ShOuld give this matter serious considera- tion and whenever possible they should be cautioned against the practice. a The hab- it if pursued and allowed to flourish by an unthinking population could become a ser- ious menape to our system of free elec- tions. . ,, ,From the standpoint of news reporting inre'spectivexof what we consider the best interests of the field we serve, we may have been wrong. But we would rather be wr'gng, and evenhscooped, than betray a. confidence. I forced to vote for someone they conscien- tioust objected to in order to make a val- id ballot. is; _The local paper was scooped by the Toxzonto daily "and that didn’t make us happy. It may be that we Were wrong in withholding publication, although we are satisfied the'interests of Richmond Hill and thean'nexation prOposal were best served by our action in co-operating with the mu- nicipal council. The Saturday before municipal vot- ing in Richmond Hill in an interview re- ported in the Daily Star Councillor Tomlin announced the annexation proposal. the annexation proceedings. If the annexation proceedings were to be successful the industrial development anglerwas: most important. We agreed to await publication'of the story until a joint ‘annOuncé‘ment could be made by those pro- mating the develOpment, and the village council. 'During recent months we have urged that such announcement should be made, but there were understandable de- lays‘and each week we were hopeful it would be» forthcoming. ALVERNA SMITH, Associate Editor I would like to take this oppor- tunity to congratulate the elector- ate of this- village for the very commendable turn-out at. the polls during the-recent municipal elec- tions. 80% of those eligible ex- ercised their franchise. I am cer- tain that few municipalities in On- tario can surpass this perform~ ance. The larger a town or village be- comes the more difficult it seems to get the electorate to turn out at the polls. In large cities, such as Toronto, it is seldom that more than 50% of those eligible actually vote. Richmond Hill has grown phen- ominally during the past six years and yet a better' than average proportion of the electors voted in this last election. This would appear to be ample evidence that the electorate is deeply interested and possibly ev- en a little concerned about the vi- tal decisions now being made and about to be made by council; de- cisions about which, unfortunately, they have been given only a bare minimum of information. You will also be better able to judge the abilfty and efficiency of the members of The Board, who are only holding office because you yourselves have elected them. James Pollard Chairman R.H.P.S. Board By attending these meetings, you will be constantly informed as to the many items on which you money is being spent for education< a1 purposes, and the amounts are such that careful consideration of each dollar is necessary, to keep within our Budget. The meetings are held on the second Thursday each month and commence at 7.30, often finishing ater 12.00 pm. Dear Sir The Trustees invite you to attend the meetings so that you wil be aware of the many matters of vital importance to you as taxpayers and parents, which have to be discussed and solved. of the meetings of your School Board, but for various reasons you have not taken advantage of this right. To the Taxpayers and Parents of Children in the Richmond Hill School Section ’ No doubt you are all aware that it is your privilege to attend any A new racing pigeon club has been formed in the Richmond Hill district. The following are the of- ficers for the year 1952. President Norman Bowen, Richvale; race sec- retary Mal LaRocque, Langstafl"; treasurer, Joe Angier, Thornhill; corresponding secretary, Ernie Brennan, Langstaff; recording sec- retary, Harry Suter, Langstaff; and publicity Ed Garner, Langstafi‘. The club will fly with the newly formed Southern Ontario East Course Con- course. Some time ago you printed an article for us regarding racing pig- eon interest iii the community. I wish to take the opportunity to thank you very much for publish- ing the article in your paper. If it would be possible we would like to put the results of our races next summer in the paper. We hope this can be arranged. We would ap- preciate it if the following were printed. Dear Mr. Editor “Dear Mr. Editor” Sincerely, Norman Bowen, 136 Carrville Rd, Richvale The annual White Gift service will be held in the Sunday School room on Sunday, December 16, at 1 pm. Everyone is asked to bring a gift for those less fortunate than we are and to help make it a flap py Christmas for them. Please in- dicate on your gift whether for girl or lady and for what age. 'Kindly remember these dates: Monday, December 17, at 8 p.m., Christmas Concert of S. S. No. 4 Markham of which Miss Miriam Heise is the teacher. Friday, Dec- cember 21 at 8 pm. Christmas Concert of S. S. No. 7 Markham of which Mrs. Murray is the tea- cher. Thursday, Decamber 20, at 8 pm. the annual Sunday School Christmas Concert will be held in the Community Hall. Prize winners at the Senior We. men’s Institute euchre and crokin‘ ole party last ‘uesday evening were: euchre, ladies 1st, Miss Joy Mortson; consolation Mrs. Mac- Murray. Gents 131 Mr. Arnold Mortson; consolation, Mr. Wood- ward. Crokinole: ladies lst Mrs. R. Nelson; consolation Betty (31o ver. Gents lst Sammy Snider; consolation Mrs. Earl Ermpringham (playing as gent.) Mrs. L. Mcan‘hern, Mr. and Mrs. E Avison of Lansing attend- ed the church service here on Sun- day afternoon, later calling on friends in the community. Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Harry McIntosh (nee Doreen Klinck) on the birth of a daughter on Friday at the York County Hospital, Newmarke't. Sympathy of the community is extended to the family of the late Mrs. Janet Agar, who passed away last Monday after a lingering ill- ness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bruce. Mrs. Agar at one time lived where Mr. and Mrs. Earl Empringham now reside. Chinese Figurines (sit or hang) Royal Albert China Cups $1,65 to $2.00 Wooden Hostess Trays from Vancouver Salts & Peppers to suit everyone 25c-$1.25 These are a few suggestions. You are invited to come in and see many other‘gift suggestions. Open all day Wednesday, December 19. Friday, December 21, 9 p.mr.,\ Satur- day, December 22, 9 p.m., December 24, Christmas Eve 6 p.m., New Year’s Eve, 6 p.m., closed all day December 25 & 26; Lauder Glass . Ted Mansbridge 'Morley Hall Helen’s Groceteria Hillcrest Marketeria 80 Yonge Street S. My sincere thanks to all Who worked for me and voted for me in this year’s municipal elections. Store open every evening from now until Christmas. HOLIDAY CLOSING HOURS JUNE’S GIFT SHOPPE CORRESPONDENT: Mrs. W. Sandle, Victoria Square To Electors of Vaughan Township , 'fi SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 ALL DAY Clothing, Toys, Knick-Knacks, Furniture Sponsored by Maple Lions Club RUMMAGE SALE VICTORIA SQUARE NEWS MAPLE MASON IC HALL Telephone Stoufiville 67509 MAPLE, ONT. crokim evening [iss Joy 1. Mac- Arnold Wood- st Mrs. :ty Glu Snider; JOE FORSTER Rev. A. Huston was in charge of the church service at Newmarket United Church on Sunday evening, while Rev. Aikens was guest speak- er here at the W.A. service. ‘ ‘ Mrs. J. Lunau, Mr. and Mrs. E. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Perkins and family of Richmond Hill, Mr. and Mrs. R- Perkins and Coral, Mr. and Mrs, Donald Pick- ering and family had Friday eVen“ ing‘ dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Gorv den Mortson and boys. Mr. and Mrs. Fred P Richmond Hill, Mr. and M Wilson and Johnny of Tara and Mrs- J. Empringham, Mrs. L. Knapp and Ira Sunday with Mr. and M1 Empringham and Barbara, casion being Barbara’s birthday. and Mrs. Wedneday onto with son and J1 Sunday visitors with Mrs. C. J Brumwell, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brumwell and boys were: Mrs. Mc- anhern, Mr. and Mrs. E. Avison of Lansing, Mr. and Mrs. James Clinkard of Toronto. A very impressive Sunday even- ing Church service was conducted by the members of the Woman’s Association with the president, Mrs. P. W. Willows in charge. Special music was given by the men’s choir of our church. Rev. Mr. Aikens of Newmarket was guest speaker. The W.A. ladies would like to thank all the n‘ien who were in the choir for their help Wihh the music. Mr. and Mrs. John Snider and family attended the one hundredth anniversary of Elia United Church recently. They had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Snider. and nd Mrs. Leslie Hart, ;. Earl Empringham Ly evening dinner in h Mr. and Mrs. Ray John. Richmond Hill Fred Pulls . and Mrs. of Toronto Irene Mrs Pullan the oc- second . Ray ‘, Mr. r. and spent Earl Mt. Tor-- Wil- News Wednesday & Thursday - December 19, & 20 Please Note Last Complete Show Wednesday & Thursday at 8.30 pm- ‘Sand’ shown at 7.15 and 10 pm. ‘Smugglers’ Island’ shown only at 8.30 P-mj News Friday & Saturday â€" December 14 & 15 AS RECKLESSLY DARING! Telephone Richmond Monday & Tuesday â€" December 17 & 18 Sum“ cocsiarred your overwhelming requests! AN EAGLE-LION llth$I Cartoon Cartoon PLUS Featurette Featurette