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/ Alf LeMasurier, newly elected councillor threw something of a bombshell into the proceedings of the inaugural meeting of Markham hownship council on Monday. He criticized a. by-law passed in the dying days of the old year giv- ing pay increases to members of council. THE Municipal Board acting with swiftness yesterday post- poned their hearing on the proposed annexation by Rich- mond Hill of certain parts ot Markham Township, indefin- itely. < Home and School Markham CounciIIOr Questions PaymentsTo Members-51Council __~._, v This action was taken by the Board as they felt the misun- derstandings between the two councils concerned must be set- tled and the ratepayers fully informed as to the pros and eons of annexation, before they could pass judgment on the matter. The two members of the Municipal Board present at the hearing suggested that the people in the area to be annex- ed should appear before a planning board or a joint meet- ing of the two councils, and have their questions answered. It must be explained to the residents why annexation is be- ing asked for, and also what the net result of annexation will be to their property. Mr. Lucas who is the legal representative of both Rich- mond Hill and Markham Town- ship stated that in 1951 a meet- ing was held between the councils of Markham and Rich- mond Hill at which time an- nexation was considered. He believed that there may have been a difference of thought as to the outcome of that meeting. Mr. Lucas presented the reso- lution by the 1952 Markham Council at their first regular meeting requesting a three- month adjournment of the hearing. Mr. LeMasurier who had secured a copy of the byâ€"law for the pay- ing of the members of the 1951 council, opened his remarks by say- lng, Municipal Board Adjourns Hearing About Annexation First, I find that Mr. Hooper Sponsored a by-law to raise the salaries of the council from $5.00 I er meeting to $7.00 per meeting, the thing that does surprise Ir a is the fact that the council would make these salaries retroactive for the whole year of 1951. This job was taken on at the beginning ot the year on the understanding that the. salary was to be $5.00, and in my opinion, it is grossly unfair to the taxpayers of Markham Town- ship to take this action. This ex- “I have been checking into the minutes of the final meeting of last year’s council and find some rather surprising facts. Deputy-Reevd Tomlin in ad- dressing the Board stated that Reeve Taylor and the members of the Richmond Hill Council would not oppose the Markham resolution for a delay in the proceedings. the taxpayers of Markham Town- ship to take this action. This ex- tra $2.00 has cost the tax payers $1,062.00 more than it should have. We have in our midst many people struggling to get along, and our expenditures should be kept as low as possible in this matter. Another thing I noticed is, that'and 46 every member was paid for 62lrict at meetings, and I believe there were miles a occasions when the Councillors' CHA were not present for all these CILLO meetings. Therefore, I think they and 55 should‘not expect or accept money rict at for meetings they did not attend. miles Furthermore, according to the Pass eport, one of the councillors put her, 13 n a bill for 55 trips to Toronto ville. nd district at $7.00 per trip plus 100 per mile mileage. Were these C(ui trips authorized by the reeve? ing u; The Board felt it had no al- ternative in light of the Mark- ham resolution plus the repre- sentations that had been made to them by other interested parties, but to adjourn the ap- plication on the hearing until such time as the public are fully informed. ‘ Another thing I would like to point out is. in the case of the for- mer Deputy Reeve. If you will figure out his bill, you will find that he has been overpaid to the extent of $30.00. I presume this {will be refunded to the township. I would also like to point out that many firms in Toronto will allow only 8c per mile to their trav- ellers, as they have proven that this, is more than sufficient to cov- er depreciation, etc. I would like to make a motion that from now on, any councillor who, in the pursuit of the township business, is asked to make a trip to Toronto or district, have his bill for each individual trip O.K.'d by the Reeve before payment is made. In fact, I will insist that any bill I tender will be sanctioned by the powers-thaws before asking for The Thomhill Home & :School Association will resume activities Thursday, January 17 when Dr. Stuart A. Mac- Gregor, the well-known spec- ialist on children's teeth, will be the speaker. ‘ The meeting will start at 8.15 pm. and following thv speaker and discussion period. VOLUME LXXIII. NUMBER 28. Education Mii1isâ€"ter Officially Opens New Wing QEBichmond Hill DistricthHigih’Schogl In the dying moments of a well attended meeting of the Elmwood- Harding Ratepayers Association held last Friday evening in the Public School Auditorium Richard Shorten, association president mov- ed a motion requesting Markham Township to secure an injunction against the January 9th meeting of the Ontario Municipal Board on the grounds that the Township was not notified of the meeting ten days prior to its holding as required by law. ' January 9 was the date set by the Ontario Municipal Board to consider the application by Rich- mond Hill to annex certain parts of Markham Township including the Elmwood and Harding subâ€"div- isions. This motion was carried by a 71 to 13 vote. Eigpayers Hear Twp. Officials (all Annexation "Land Grab" Lines & Hoopcl Attend Meeting This was the climax to a meet- ing which saw two members of the Markham Township Council, Depu- ty-Reeve elect for 1952 Mr. Alf James and Councillor Chas. Hoop- er refer to the proposed annexation by Richmond Hill as a “land grab” and that the Markham Township Council was “annoyed and hurt" by the action of the village coun- cil. Deputyâ€"Reeve James who was the first of the two Markham counâ€" cillors to hold the floor rose, when questioned by Mr. J. Rabinowitch, as to what Markham 'lownship had to offer the Elmwood and Harding Subdivisions if they were not an- nexed. Mr. James in beginning his remarks stressed Markham’s great need for industry. Mrs. Williamson then interrupted the speaker to ask if it was the coun- TOWNHIP 0F MARKHAM BY-LAW NUMBER 1346 A by-law for paying members of council for bheir attendance at meetings. Whereas it is provided by the Municipal Act, Chapter 243, sec- tion 417, R.S.O. 1950, that the coun- cil of a. municipality may pass by- laws for paying the members ot hte council for their attendance at meetings of the council. râ€"u "7 7 The iby-law under discussion and which authorized these payments reads as follows: BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the council of the Township 0t Markham that the remuneration for the respective members for the yeax 1951 be as follows: WINFRED TIMBERS, REEVE: payment.” 62 meetings at Unionville and 48 trips to Toronto and district at $7.00 per meeting and 3995 miles at 10c per mile, $1,169.50. v DALTON RUMNEY, DEPT.- REEVE: 62 meetings at Unionville and 53 trips to Toronto and dist- rict at $7.00 per meeting and 2500 miles at 10¢. per mile, $1085.00 ALFRED E. JAMES. COUN- CILLOR: 62 meetings at Unionville and 19 trips to Toronto and dist- rict at $7.00 per meéting and 1624 miles at 10¢ per mile, $720.40. WILLIAM L. CLARK, COUN- CILLOR: 62 meetings at Unionville and 46 trips to Toronto and dist‘ rict at $7.00 per meeting and 1815 miles at 10c per mile $937.50 CHARLES H. HOOPER, COUN- CILLOR: 62 meetings at Unionville and 55 trips to Toronto and dist- rict at $7.00 per meeting and 2596 miles at 10c per mile $1069.96. Passed this 28th day of Decem- ber, 1951 at the Village of Union- ville. Win. Timbers, Reeve. Chas. Hoover, Clerk. C(uncillor LeMasurier in summ- ing up his remarks felt that this was a sloppy way in which to han-l‘ dle the taxpayers money. Reeve Timbers assured Mr. LeMesurier that if any mistakes had been made they wil be rectified. Dep- uty-Reeve James stated of the 62 council meetings, he attended all but one of them. Legally speaking members of Municipal councils are allcwed to miss 3 meetings before being docked. Coun. Hooper wanted to know if the Clerk had the auth- ority to hand out this information. While Mr. LeMasurier asked who checks the bills submitted by the councillors before they are paid? Councillor Le Masurier introduced a motion which was seconded by Mr. Lennie requesting- that each Councillor submit a bill monthly for any expenses incurred while on township business. This motion after some debate was voted down. cil's intention to bring industry in- to the township if Elmwood and Harding Park were not annexed. To this Mr. James answered yes. Deputy-Reeve James stated there was no feeling of accord betWeen the two councils on the question of annexation. This move was first discussed as early as April 1951 when members of Markham Township Council were invited to attend a meeting of the Richmond Hill Village Council. A second meeting was held at a later date at which time Reeve Neal and Councillor Wes. Middleton attend- ed a meeting of Markham Town- ‘thip officials. According to Mr. James and Councillor Hooper these were the only meetings held be- tween the two municipalities at which the subject of annexation was discussed. At the April meet- ing Deputy-Reeve James claimed that the Markham officials asked what their township would gain by relinqushing some of its land, and when they suggested that the an- nexation plan include the Elmwood- Harding area, Deputy-Reeve Tom- lin threw up his hands and said they didn’t want any part of these two subdivisions. Deputy-Reeve Tomlin who with Councillor elect Jack Rice represented the Village council at the meeting, answered this charge saying that it was con- sidered a liability for Richmond Hill to annex a totally residential area , at a time when the village is attempting to balance its indust- rial and residential asseSsment. Councillor Hooper referred to the two meetings betWeen the Municipalities as being informal ones. at which no records were kept. Mr. Hooper stated that to the test of his knowledge Mark- ham Township had received no no- tification from either Richmond Hill or the Municipal Board that It was intended to Ihold the annex- ation hearing on January 9th. “After 20 years of public service the whole thing seems like a wild cat scheme” said Councillor Hoop- er Deputy-Reeve Tomlin defended the action of the Richmond Hill Council by stating that it was his understanding that Markham Township had been agreeable to the whole idea of annexation. It was evident earlier in the ev- ening that this January meeting of the Ratepayers, the purpose 0t which was to discuss annexation was to be an enthusiastic and a profitable one. Two teams had been formed to debate the question of whether or not annexation with the illage of Richmond Hill was in the best interests of the Elmwood- Harding Pk. area. Messrs. Harry Sayers and George Harte who spoke in favour of annexation stressed that the area is geograph- ically, morally and culturally clos- er to Richmond Hill than Markham Township. While the second team composed of Mr. Richard Shorten and Mr. Frank Shorten felt that the subdivsions could gain as much by remaining with Markham Township as they could by becom- ing a part of Ridhmond Hill. Both the teams did a very able job in covering the various aspects of an- nexation. During the question period which was under the competent chairman- ship of Mr. Ralph Williamson, Messrs. Tomlin, James and Hooper were faced with' a barrage of quer- ies from the audience. Mr. Strand wanted the assurance that if their area was annexed a, factory would not spring up next to their door. Mr. Tomlin expressed the opinion that any new industry would be lo- cated in the northern portion of the area to be annexed, however the final decision would rest with ‘the planning board. Mr. R. Srigâ€" ley questioned Deputy-Reeve Tom- lin regarding a former planning board of which he was chairman. ‘Mr. Srigley wanted to know what happened to this board, and why the citizens heard nothing of its ‘acâ€"tivities. In reply Mr. Tomlin said the board had been unable to make any progress due to the ap- athy of the Council. Continuing he said, that the board had been composed of four local residents and himself and at the two meet- ings held only two of the members showed up. The Board died : nat- ‘ural death. Mr. A. S. Elson want- ed to know when annexation took place if the subdivisrons would be given representation on the Plan- ning Board. Mr. Tomlin gave his {personal opinion as yes. The mem- bers of the Planning Board are ap- lpointed by the Council. "In Essentials, Unity; in Non-essentials, Liberty; In all Things, Charity. When Mr. Wm. Fuller arrived to open his dry goods store at Oak Ridges last' Friday morning, he found that someone had broken in the back door during the night and taken snow suits. snow boots,wi nd- breakers and station wagon coats valued at $1100. Fuller’s Dry Goods Robbed Last Week Tire marks showed that a vehicle had been drawn up between his store and Wood‘s L'roceteria next door and the goods carried out the back door. Mr. Fuller, whose home is in Maple, has been absent from the premises only two nights this Winter. It appears that the burglar was familiar with the stock and knew Mr. Fuller was to be absent Thursday night. Con- stable Forrester of the Provincial Police is investigating. Mr. Fuller, who opened his store last year, carried fire insurance, but no burglary insurance, so the loss is not covered. He is offer- ing a reward for information lead- ing to the discovery of the thieves. Miss Minnie Walker, 8. member of Yonge Street United Church, Toronto, who recently moved to Richmond Hill, and who was treas- urer of the Missionary and Main- tenance fund was presented with a handbag by the Session of Yonge Street Church in appreciation ot her services while a member or that congregation. At a well attended meeting of the property owners in the Harding Park Subdivision held Tuesday evening in the 9home of J. E. Teetzel, a unammous resolution was passed favour- ing annexation with Richmond Hill. Mr. Teetzel reported that all but three of the household- ers in this area were able to attend the meeting, and that those present owned 88% of the property in the subdivis- ion. Councillor Floyd Perkins of the Richmond Hill Village JANUARY 11 -â€" Friday The Un- iteu Church evening W.A. will hold a Pot Luck Supper at 6.310 p. m. followed by games. Come and bring a friend. Note change of date. c1w27 Harding Park Subdivision Wants Annexation JANUARY 11 â€"- Friday. The first euchre party of the new year at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hall at 8.30 p.m. The convenors of this party will be Mrs. Ned Hill, Mrs. Paul Dubois and Mrs. Jos. Shep- paru. c3w26 Council attended the meeting and answered questions and supplied details concerning the proposed annexation. JANUARY 14 â€" Monday. Meeting of Thornhill L.O.L. No. 91 in the Masonic Hall, 'I‘hornhill. c1w28 JANUARY 14 â€" Monday. Regu- lar meeting of Langstafi" Ratepay- ers Assocation at Public School. c1w28 FEBRUARY 14 â€"â€" Thursday. Ad- vance Notice Valentine Luncheon sponsored by RichmOnd Hill United Church W.A. Guest speaker Miss Carol Lane, of Shell Oil Company, topic “Travel, a Canadian Heri- tage.” Tickets 75c. clw28 JANUARY '15 â€"â€" Tuesday. The Business and Profession Women’s Club regular dinner meeting will be held at Summit View Drive-In at 6.30 p.m. Dr. Tiarguerite Bailey, new Regional Advisor will be pres- ent. Executive meeting Friday, January 11 at Mrs. Myrtle End- ean’s, Centre St. W. at 7.30 p.m. c1w28 JANUARY 18 â€" Friday. Vellore Old Boys’ 70th Annual Dance and Euchre, Vellore Community Hall, at 8.30 p.m. Weir’s orchestra, mod- em and old time dancing. Admiss- ion $1.00 each. Lunch provided. JANUARY 19 â€" Saturday. Maple United Church Sunday School will hold a baking and home made can- dy sale in Sunday School room at 3 pm. c1w28 RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY JANUARY 10th. 1952 Coming Events PRESENTATION c2w28 We Council Discussed Annexation Plans With Mark. Council 'Last April The suggestion that Richmond Hill’s application for the annexa- tion of a. portion of Markham‘ Township is anything in the nature of a “land-grab”, or any inference that Markham Township council was not notified or consulted in the matter were very definitely denied by Reeve W. J. Taylor, all mem- bers of the village council and ex- reeve William Neal at the inaugur- al meeting of council on Monday. In reply to charges of a “land~ grab” and statements that Mark- han. council had not been consulted Land-grab Charge Denied in the matter, it was pointed out that it was a matter of record that the Reeve, Deputy-Reeve and mem- bers of Markham township council attended a Ridhmond Hill council meeting on April 20. 1951, when the matter of annexation was first discussed. Ever since April the matter has been under consideration and was discussed wi members of Mark- ham counci on many occasions. On one occasion in July the then Reeve William Neal and Councill- or Middleton attended a meeting of Markham council and discussed the annexation nroposal. At a. meeting of Elmwood Park Ratepayers last Friday evening Deâ€" puty-Reeve James and councillor Charles Hooper of Markham intim- ated that Marklham council had not been advised of Richmond Hill’s acticxa‘ regarding/Aannexat-ion. “In- making these inferences the Mark- ham council representatives preju- diced the good faith of the rate- payers meeting,” declared Rich- mond Hill Deputy-Reeve Tomlin. In reviewing the history of the annexation proceedings retiring Reeve Neal said that Richmond Hill’s actual requirements for ex- pansion would be well served by the Reeve W. J. Taylor Takes Over Reins Of Office At The Inaugural Meeting William Neal, reeve of Richmond Hill in 1951 turned over the reins of office to his successor Reeve W. J. Taylor at the inaugural meeting of the council Monday morning. _ In taking over the Reeve’s chair Reeve Taylor thanked the retiring Reeve for his public service to the village over many years and ex- pressed the hope that he would soon return to the council table. The new Reeve extended congrat- ulations to all members and asked their coâ€"operation in transacting the business of the municipality in the coming year. “I consider it a great honor to occupy the position of Reeve of Richmond Hill," said Mr. Taylor, “and however long or short may be my tenure of office I hope that I may be able to do something to make this a better community in which to live.” Reeve Taylor and all members of council took the Oath of Office be- fore J. E. Smith, M.P., owing to the illfiess of clerk Russell Lynett. After the oaths of office were ta- ken, Rev. W. F. Wrixon, Rector of St'. Mary’s Anglican church ad- dressed the members and offered prayers. “Canada is a great and large country,” said Mr. Wrixon, “but we must remember it is not a country made up of many great cities. It is essentially a country of towns, villages and small com- munities. He urged the council The children of S.‘ S. 23 at Kinghorn were the winners of the $10.00 prize and the silver cup for selling the largest number of poppies on Remem- brance Day. Mr. H. A. Phelps, chairman of the Legion Poppy Fund, visited the school before Xmas to congratulate the children and to award their prizes. This is the second year that this prize has been won by the Kinghorn School. whose teach- er is Miss Evelyn Courtney. K inghorn Wins Again annexation of the property north of the present village limits to the Elgin sideroad. “It was Markham Township council” he said “who first suggested that the Elmwood sub-division and the territory south of the village be included.” He said the council, and the Department of Planning and Development thought the suggestion a. reasonable one and agreed to it. The discussion arose at the in~ augural meeting when a letter was read from the Elmwood Ratepayers Association asking Richmond Hill council to request the Municipal Board to postpone its hearing to a later date, so that the matter might be further invesigated by those concerned‘ mCouncil took no action on the re- quest as they felt no good would be served by a further delay. It was pointed out however that the ratepayers of Elmwood could make their request for delay in any decision concerning their area be- fore the Municipal Board. Council felt however it was not fair to hold up Richmond Hill’s development plans for the area north of the vill- age which in no way directly con- cerned the Elmwood ratepayers. It was intimated in the discussion that Richmond Hill would not press its application for annexation of the area south of Markham Road if the people in the area were oppos- ed ~to such-action; - â€" s v Ex-Reeve Neal however said that it was his intention if annexation of that area did not come about to apply for dissolution and re- arrangement of the Richmond Hill School Section. “Seventy-two per cent of public school costs are paid by Richmond Hill Village,” said Mr. Neal, “but half the pupils are from outside the village.” members to be mindful of the im- portance of their task in adminis- tering municipal affairs. “Remem- ber” he said “you and councils like you are shaping the destiny of our beloved country.” Deputy-reeve Tomlin, and coun- cillors Wesley Middleton, Floyd Perkins and Jack Rice all pledged their best efforts and co-operation in transacting municipal business. In referring to Reeve Taylor as‘ the village’s Chief Magistrate Councillor Middleton said “I hope if ever I have occasion to appear before him he will temper justice with mercy." In pledging his co- operation in the conduct of coun- cil’s‘business councillor Middleton who (was introduced as the “old warrior’ and ‘watch-dog’ of the treasury remarked “I will be glad to support you during the coming year”, and then significantly added with a smile “â€" when you are right.” Mrs. H. H. MacKay brought greetings from the Women’s Insti- tute and George Hill expressed the good Wishes of the Business Men’s Association. Following the formalities of the inaugural meeting council adjourn- ed until Wednesday evening. At the inaugural meeting of Vaughan Township Council this week Reeve Marshall Mc- Murchy on behalf of council members and clerk, presented a gold banded cane, suitably inscribed, to the retiring Reeve John Hostrawser. In making the presentation Reeve McMurchy paid tribute to the many years of devoted public service given to Vaugh- an Township b; Mr. Hostraw- ser. In thanking his assoc- iates for the presentation the retiring Reeve expressed his appreciation for their co-opâ€" eration during the years of his municipal service. Cane Presented To Retiring Reeve Impressive Ceremony For Opening of New. Addition 7The completion of one hundred years of secondary edu- cation in Richmond Hill was marked Monday evening by the 0fiicial opening of the_Richmond Hill District.High School. ___- A 1-:1] :“ U1L.‘\,lal uyu111115 VJ. uAAv .n..u.....-v--v. â€"____ _ ~,v,, The new wing, the corner stone of which was laid in Ociober 1950, is beautiful, modern, spacious and well equip- ped. It includes in addition to class-rooms, a gymnasium and auditorium with seating capacity of more than seven hundred, a modern cafeteria, home economics room, sewing room, science laboratories, machine and work shop, and li. brary. Almost a thousand people attend- ed bhe official opening ceremonies Monday evening. when the new building was officially opened by Hon. W. J. Dunlop, Minister of Ed- ucation for Ontario, and dedicated by Rev. H. Egerton Young, B.A., a former student of the school. The program for the opening was well organized, impressive and very much enjoyed by the large audience. Morley J. Kinnee, chairman of the High School Board presided as chairman, and following two de- lightful numbers by the school choir under the direction of Mr. E.- Lazar, words of welcome were ex- tended by J. E. Smith M.P., North York. The Minister of Education was‘ introduced by Major A. A. McKen- zie, M.P.P. and the Hon. Mr. Dun- lop gave a very interesting and inspiring address. The Minister whc has spent his lifetime in edu- cational activities recalled that he started out as a teacher in a. little country school, where there were eight pupils and his salary was $325. per year. His duties in ad- dition to teaching included sweep ing the school and starting the fire. The speaker observed that the fine new wing of the Ridhmond Hill District High School is evidence of the progress which has been made in providing educational opportun- ities for our young people. He con- gratulated the Trustees and the people of the district on the fine new addition to the school in Rich- mond Hill. The speaker in referring to the development of education in the province said that many new schools have been opened in re- cent months. This is not surpris- ing he said, when you consider the rapid expansion of the province, which has a population increase of about 150,000 annually. There are 30,000 more pupils attending schools in Ontario today than there were a year ago. The Minister appealed for co-op- 3eration of parents with teachers and said it was a matter of satis- faction that this interest was in- creasing with the passing of the years. He stressed the need for emphasis on the teaching of the three R’s and appealed too for greater attention in our schools to the teaching of the fundamentals of Canadian citizenship. “We must impress upon our young peo- ple What freedom means, what it means to be a. citizen of a :free country. We must teach them that there is something real and worth- while in our treasured British In- stitutions. I would like to see our flag in every class-room in our province’ said Mr. Dunlop. Bible Presented D1. Archer Wallace of Maple presented a Bible, donated to the school by Chairman Kinnee, which was accepted by Principal A. S- Elson. The Bible was used in the ceremony of dedication conducted by Rev. E. EgertOn Young of Tor- onto. Rev. Young read a passage of scripture and ofi'ered the dedica- tion prayer. ~ . I u-.. r____, ,, A beautiful flag was presented to the school by Lt. Col. Westhead 0.1 behalf of the Queen’s York Ran- gers, 151: American Regiment, and n -v-°.___ it was accepted gm behal-fngf 7the school by Mr. F. W. Morrow, cadet instructor; UL a LB u :xuuu. n..." i Dr. W. J. Mason, vice-chairman of the Trustee Board presented the award for the design of the new school crest to th- Winner of the competition, Miss Janice Dedlow. In congratulating Miss Dedlow the vice-chairman said he thought the new crest particularly appr0priate. He pointed out that it embodies the old school crest, and adds symbols representative of the four munici- palities comprising the High School district, Richmond Hill, Markham, Vaughan and Woodbridge. '1. Orchestral selections by Wes- ton Collegiate Orchestra and solosv by Miss Lola Jones were much ap- preciated. Miss Jones dedicated her first number “That Cause Can Neither Be Lost Nor Stayed” In honour of the memory OI the late Dr. Frank Hogg, the first chairman of Richmond Hill Dis- trict High School Board. I HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1813 Chairman Kinnee paid tribute to Principal A. S. Elson and his staff, and in introducing the staff-mem- bers, the principal said “I believe I have the best staff in the prov- ince.’ i,‘ Mr. Page of Page and Steel, ar- chitects responsible for the new wing presented a beautiful golden key, suitably inscribed, to Dr. W. J. ‘Mason ih appreciafion of his outstanding service as chairman of the prorperty cgmrgit’gee; Mason, a7 Richn‘nomi Hill High School grid; uate, fittingly acknowledged the presentation. ' 4. Chairman Kinnee thanked the members of the Board for their splendid co-operation during the building operations. Members 0! the Board introduced by the chair- man are as follows: Dr. W. J. Ma»- son, Mrs. A. E. McAlister, secret- ary-treasurer; Mrs. G. G. L. Hi?f B.A., Rev. F. J~ McGinn, H. . Collard, Robert Watson, Harry P Charles, J. Maw, G. R. Blake, 3, W. R. Dean. Beautiful bouquets of Richmond Hill roses were presented to M11. Dunlop, wife of the guest speak and to Miss Lola Jones soloist I, little Mary Louise Mason. Previous to the official (3me ceremonies a. number 0! guest. were given a. pre-view of t school and along with members the Board, members of the staff, municipal heads and others enjoy- ed a. banquet at the Summit View Driveâ€"In, North Yonge Street. There were but two toasts at the banquet, to the King, andto the Richmond Hill District High School. The King was proposed by Chairman Kinnee and the High Sdhool by York County Warden Elmer Brandon. In proposing the toast to the school Warden Bran- don reviewed the steps leading up to the formation of the Richmond Hill District High School serving in addition to Richmond Hill, the townshp of Vaughan, the village of Woodbridge and a. part of the township of Markham. In responding to the toast Misl‘ Edna Izzard, now in her twenty- first year as a member of the teaching staff paid tribute to the fine school spirit, to the “old tra- dition” abounding in the halls of Richmond Hill High School, and to the character and achievements of those who graduated from its class-rooms. Following the opening ceremon- ies guests enjoyed a tour of in- spection of the school assisted by students who made capable and pleasing guides. Visitors met tea.- chers in their classâ€"rooms and in- spected the many new and modern items of equipment which are now a. part of the school. Light re- freshments were served in the ca- feteria. Attractive souvenir programs carried photos of the staff, Board members, and messages from the Principal and Board Chairman. There were photos too of modern features of the new school, and photos of the old schools which served in other years. An interesting feature of the program was an article “A Page of History Turns” by Trustee Mrs. Gladys G. L. Hill. The article by Mrs. Hill recalls that the first Grammar School was established in Richmond Hill December 2., 1851, in a single room of a new store' on Yonge Street near Richmond St. - vua- In 1853 it says the first building for secondary education was erect- ed at a cost of $640. This building served the com- munity for 20 years, but in 1873. the year of the incorporation of the village of Richmond Hill a late ger brick building called a High Sohool was built near the site of the present public school. This ‘school was burneo in 1896, and in 1the following year was replaced by a still larger building at a cost of $3,000. Today this building ac. leommodates Richmond Hill mun- icipal offices and library. v'vl 1. “L ALlyMA n.-- 1 The High School on Wright St. was built at a cost of $95,000 and opened in December 1924. The new wing opened Monday evening wal built at a cost of about $360,000. and marks another important mile- stone in bhe progress of secondary education in this district. It isn't true that “opportunity knocks but once.” Week af- ter week, in the Lib- eral’s classified adver- tising columns on the back page opportuni- ties are offered. To sell or buy â€" tele- phone Richmond Hill 9