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AME/f THORNHILL HAROLD W. MORTSON F. G. SCOTCHMER ANSWELL LIMITED L U M B E R Each Christmas we realize anew, that our most rewarding possession is our many enriching friendships. And so to all our friends we wish a merry merry Christmas and a very happy New Year. DRUGGIST RICHMOND HILL '...and may the spirit of Christmas bring most wonderful blessings to you The best Christmas safety rules to follow are commonâ€"sense rules â€" rules developed by fire protec- tion engineers and recommended by the Dominion Fire Prevention As- sociation. The Christmas Tree: Remember your Christmas tree is very combustible â€" being filled with pitch and resin, it ignites eas- ily and burns furiously. Care and caution are necessary to keep your tree safe. Selection: , Choose a small tree instead of a large one. A small tree can be just as pretty and it is less haz- ardous. Be sure to obtain a. fresh- ly cut tree. Setting-Up: By Fire Chief Alf. Stong Richmond Hill Every year fires turn our happy Christmas Season into tragedy. Christmas fires occur because ex- tra hazards are brought into homes schools and public buildings. A little knowledge of these hazards and how to prevent tragic fires will help keep Christmas safe and mer- Do not set up the tree until the day before Christmas. Keep it out- doors until ready to install. Set up the tree in the coolest part of the house, away from radiators, heaters and fireplaces. Do not block entrances or passageways. Care of Tree: Cut off the base of the tree at an angle at least one inch above original cut. Stand the tree in a. pail filled with coal or sand. Be sure the pail is kept filled with wa- ter to about one inch from the top. This method, when used with a freshly cut tree, reduces flamma- bility as effectively as any fire- proofing‘ chemicals, retarding the drying out process of the tree. Removal: Suggestions For A Merry And Fire-Safe Christmas The needles of your Christmas tree will fall when your tree is dried out. When needles start falling, take the tree down and discard it outdoors. Take your tree down as soon as pssible after Christmas. EUUU CHER?- 7/7errg CA”? McFARLANE’S MEAT MARKET CONCORD WM err? THORNHILL FOR A AND A 'ew l/lear riétmaj Never use candles on or near the Christmas tree. They are very hazardous and dangerous. Use standard electric lighting sets bearing the label of the Underwri- ters’ Laboratories andlor Canadian Standards Association. Inspect every socket and wire to make sure it is in good condition. Discard sets with frayed wiring. A color- ed s‘potlight fOcused on the tree is very effective and safest of all. Lighting The Tree: Be sure circuits are not over- loaded or fires may start in the walls. If the circuit fuses should blou, the cause no doubt will be too many lights and appliances on the circuit. Eliminate some of the appliances and replace the fuse with a new one of proper rating. Inspect the tree from time to time. If needles near lights start to turn brown, change the position of the lights. Be sure that light bulbs are not too near combusti- bles. The lights get very hot and should have guards. Provide a switch at some distance from the tree for turning lights off and on. Make certain that all lighting is turned off before retiring and leav- ing the premises. Decorations: Cotton, paper and pyroxylin for decorating the tree are dangerous. They Will ignite easily and burn in- tensely. Decorate the tree lightly and use non-combustible materials such as metal, glass and asbestos. Heavy decorations are hazardous. Purchase and use flameproof ma- terials â€" insist on them. Flame- proofing treatments are available for home use if combustible mat- erials are used. Fireproofing of plastics is not. possible. A good home flame-proofing sollution for fabrics and garments is made by mixing 9 ounces of borax and 4 Ounces of boric acid in a gallon of water- Dip the fabric into this solution, wring by hand, then hang to dry. This flameproofing meth- od must be repeated after each laundering of the garment. Toys: i Don’t buy celluloid dolls, toys and paper costumes. Toys requir- ing alcohol, kerosene or gasoline to generate power are especially dangerous and should be avoided. Adults should insist that all toys they give to children should be safe and incapable of causing fire, shock or explosion. Film projecâ€" tors (toy or adult) should use only safety film (acetate stock). Power toys should be operated under ad- ult supervision. Electrical toys should bear the U.L. and|or C.S.A. label. It is dangerous to set up electric toys and trains under the Christmas tree. Fireplace: If you use your fireplace, be sure a substantial screen guard is pro- vided to cover the entire opening securely. Do not use the fireplace unless the Christmas tree is set eight to ten feet from it. Do not use the fireplace to burn Christmas wrappings or decorations. Rubbish: All gift mappings, waste paper, rubbish. etc., should be taken out- side and placed in a covered metal barrel or incinerator as soon as possible. Hazards In Public Places: Scliools, church halls, institution- al buildings, dance halls, hospitals, clubs, mercantile establishments and all places where crows assem- ble need special care during the Christmas Season Most of them will be decorated and most will be crowded during a large part of the time. Fire in any crowded build- ing easily leads to panic, for the exits are often inadequate to take care of many excited people in a. hurry to leave the building. Flammable decorations should nut be allowed in any public build- ing. Smoking should be prohibit- ed and “No Smoking" signs should be posted. These may be obtained from the municipal fire chief. Ais- les and exits should be kept unob- structed and clearly marked. Wax candles at church candle- light services and the use of cand- les near Christmas trees in chur- ches should be discouraged. In Case Of Fire: At Home: Get everybody out of the house immediately. Call the fire depart- ment at once. At Public Gatherings: Keep calm. Walk, do NOT run, to the nearest exit. Call the fire department immediately. General Fire Promotion: At Home Have operative fire extinguish- ers, buckets of water or even your garden hose connected to a faucet, within reach of the tree. In Public Places: Fire in any crowded public build- ing may easily lead to panic. Smok- ing and flammable decorations in public buildings are a bad combin- ation .â€" neither should be allowed. Waste material Should be removed at once. Aisles, exits and firedoors must be unobstructed. Exits should be clearly marked. Check automa- tic fire detection and alarm equip- ment, sprinklers, hand hose and fire extinguishers to be sure they are ready to operate. Sprinklers should not be obstructed by decor- ations or temporary partitions. Re- port any blocked exit or fire haz- ard to your fire chief. EVERY DAY: Remember than the Coming Events column is a cheap and effective way of telling others of your dance or bazaar or other money-making event. It’s an ef- fective way, too, of making sure of good attendance by reminding members of date of meetings... So advice on the subject from a reliable expert at this time of the year is what every father and mo- ther is seeking before making final decision and last-minute invest- ment on something for Johnny or Jane. The task of choosing the right toy for the right tot, keeping in mind his age, disposition, type and a host of other important “ingred- ients,” is not easy, any fond par- ent will tell you. After many years of chatting with thousands of kiddies of all ages about likes and dislikes hopes and desires, Santa has boiied his advice to parents down to a. few words: “In buying toys for the wee ones always give them as much con- sideration as you would in buying gifts for adults.” Children’s age, disposition, type, interests and all indicétions reveal- ed in the way they play, talk and amuse themselves should be stud- ied. “Most parents today shower the little folk with many toys,” accord- ing to Santa Claus. “But even with plenty of playthings a child can still pine for a few simple things Don't Be Hasty Says Santa Buy Right Toy For Right Boy Richmond, Hill Women’s Insti- tute met on Thursday, December 13, in the Public School Auditor- ium with the president, Mrs. H. H. MacKay in the chair and fifty- three members and guests present. As it was the Christmas meeting Carols were used to open and close the program~ Mrs. MacKay read a most appropriate poem “The Christmas Spirit,” by Mr. R. D. Little. A letter was received from the Link Institute in Wales telling of the safe arrival of the three par- cels of fruit sent to them. A don- ation was given to the Sick Child- ren’s Hospital and an invitation ac- cepted from Scarboro W.I. to at- tend its annual birthday party on January 8, 1952. Mrs- June Atkinson of June’s Gift Shoppe, guest speaker, before beginning her demonstration on gift wrapping, said that we ap- preciate a. gift we receive more if it has been wrapped with a lit- tle thought and care. She said while there is a. great variety of fancy gift wrapping, red, green and white tissue papers are still the old reliables. In wrapping a parcel have the paper as near the size of the box as possible to make Richmond Hill Womens Institute Holds Interesting Xmas Meeting a. neat package. She spoke of the merits of Scotch tape to hold wrap- pings and fasten bows and decora- tions to the package. Even bow tieing will be no dilemma after seeing June deftly fashion them. ‘ Members of the program com- mittee then presented “Christmas Custfims Round The World”. “Sil- ent Night, Holy Night” 9. German Carol was sung after the reading of the German Customs. An exchange of Christmas Gifts was also a feature of the meet- ing and as the value was limited to 25 cents much ingenuity was dis- played in finding suitable articles. A display of table, mantel and door decorations was much admired and studied. Snow men whose foundation were respectively two potatoes and a cardboard roll stood‘ bravely overlooking two beauteous angels all red and white with gold- en halos. Place cards of marshmal- lows with names in colored icing; wreaths and snow men, edible be- cause they were made of rice kris- pies and sirup and decorated with colored candy, gum drops and icing â€" Santa marvellously made of ap- ple, marshmallows and cranberries all occupie the centre of the tab- le in front of a snow-white centre- piece, Santa’s sleigh piled with packages and two of his prancing reindeer. 0n the platform were displayed a Nativity scene made by the children at the L.T.B. & 0. Home; centrepieces using Christ- :mas greens and door decorations. iOne made with chicken wire and a lwire coat hanger as a base looked like a very lovely miniature Christmas Tree. A large red ‘stocking was filled to overflowing with parcels and backed with greens and a third used pine bran- ches, large painted cones and red ribbons to make pleasing door dec- orations. Victoria L.O.L. 2368 met in the lodge room recently to hold the annual election of officers. The County officers of West York at- tended and conducted the election. Charles Attridge;’D.M., Fred Thomas; Chaplain, Allan Her-wood; Rec. Seen L. W. Zuefelt; Fin. Sec., J. D. Sanders; Treas., W. T. Tyndall; Marshal, E. Rey- nolds; lst Lec. Robt. Horwood; 2nd Lect. Wm. Pearson; lst Committee, Jas. Youdell; 2nd Committee, E. Reynolds; 3rd Committee, L. Beat- ty, 4th Committee, F. Bovaird; 5th Committee, W. Shropshall; Tyler, W. Bro. Holt officiated and the re- sults age as follows. E. Craig; ,Auditors,F. Bovaird, Thomas. H... vy-....... , _ J V After the lodge closed, a hot supper was served by the refresh- ment committee of roast pork, scalloped potatoes, cake, etc. After the meal came “Remarks for the good of the Order” in which the lodge received many compliments on its membership, appearance and business-like manner. VICTORIA L.0.L. ELECTIONS he really needs and wants." Make Sure They’re Sturdy Children do better with fewer toys at a time but the toys must always be sturdy and well made. Children become angry and upset when toys break easily. “Keep in mind that boys and girls from one to three like to hammer, pull, bang and rock their toys as well as have a few they can cuddle,” advises Santa. “When buying far children from three to five remember they have developed better muscular control and co-ordination and can beat a drum. pedal 9. tricycle and enjoy small animals and toys. “From six to seven they develop a. yearning to express themselves in drawing, making musical sounds skating, sledding. “At eight boys and girls begin to develop distinctly different tastes. Boys want trains, tools, chemistry sets, sports equipment; girls want dolls they can dress stylishlyI (hats to trim, wool to knit. “Be sure you buy what five-year- old Johnny really wants and needs; not something that appeals 1,0 you and you think he’ll like too.” Three Maple Leaf Hockey play- ers complete with sticks and puck, fashioned ingeniously of old tele- phone wires, batting and wood, in typical attitudes of hockey players, were displayed on their own table with silver ice surface and received much favorable comment. The hostesses, Mrs. Sayers, Mrs. Hansen. Mrs. Lapp and Mrs. Cruickshank had also provided a table centre featuring a snowy out- doors with Santa, his sleigh and reindeer, asawell as providing a good cup of tea and sandwiches for the usual social half hour following the meeting. The January meeting, being the birthday meeting, will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 1952, and will take the form of a pot luck supper. THE LIBERAL} Richmond Hill, Thursday, Dec) 20, 13911 May you enjoy lasting {5qu cheer, happiness and good ir‘ health all thanngh " ‘ the Chriglmas season and tho New Year. FISHER 5c- $1.00 STORES a,“ GEORGE FENWICK, Mgr. 01”?“ 6’ 000/ [2198f HAL. HARLEY DRUGGIST PHONE 603 RICHMOND H'L MW gm Un this ioyous Christmas we wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our patrons and business associ- ates for their friendship â€"their to- operation â€" their loyalty during the past year. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone. retfinga LADIES' 8n MEN'S WEAR Yonge Street 5. Richmond Hill SAVAGE’S Telephone 326 find you surrounded by those you love, enjoying to the fullest May this Christmas all the pleasures Holiday Season. of a joyous