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Open House At St. Mary‘s Sch. The open house held in St. Mary’s Separate School Monday evening was very well attended despite the inclement weather. Mother Camilla, Mother Simeon and Mrs. R. HarcOurt received the parents and friends. The display of art and sewing was very impressive, as well as those in spelling, arithmetic and other academic subjects. The children had also written little poems and made clever floral favors and painted plaster figures which the parents were allowed to take home. The three bright and modern classrooms were a cheer- ful setting for the reception. Mr. and Mm. J. Tinkler Sr. of 4 Yonge hurst Rd. Richvale held open house on the cecasion of their golden wedding anniversary, Saturday, May 10, from 2-4 pm. Born in Yorkshire, England both Mr. and Mrs. Tinkler are 70 and 72 years of age came to Can- ada and settled in Toronto 1913. In 1916 they moved to a farm 0n the 6th. concession of Vaughan living there till 1936, thence to Richmond Hill, then to May Ave. and finally Yongehurst Road. They have three sons, Jos. at home, Fred at Oak Ridges, and Jim at 6 Yongehurst Rd., and one daughter, Mrs. Ted Allen, Yonge St. and 11 grandchildren. Richvale Couple Have Golden Anniversary Percy E. Gillings, age 38, a res- ident of Lake Wilcox is in Toronto General Hospital with a broken back. Parked on the east side of Yonge Street just south of Bond Lake ofter visiting friends, a car driven by Hughie Lane of R. R. 1. Newmarket age 35, crashed into him with such force that both cars were wrecked. Mr. Lane was treated by-Dr. Cowan of Richmond Hill for cuts and abrac- ions on his face and arms. Police Constable Smallbone of Thornhill investigated. ' Mr. Lane is charged with impaired and dan- gerous driving. Percy E. Gillings Injured In Accident Markham Twp. Interviews Auditor Markham Township Council held its “closed” meeting as scheduled last Monday to in- vestigate and interview the auditor and his recent report. N. Morton appeared be- fore the council on behalf of the firm of auditors Wilton C. Eddis & Sons. W AUCTION SALE MAY 30 & 31 The Liberal joins With his many friends in extending congratulatiOns and best wishes to Mr. George Ball of Richmond Hill who will celebrate his 90th birthday Sunday, May 18. Mr. Ball who still enjoys remarkably good health will be the Guest of Honour on Saturday at a birthday party in Toron- to organized by his old Battery mates and VOLUME LXXIII. NUMBER 46 Legal Difficulties Delay Sewer Construction Work Richmond Hill’s sewer construc- tion program was delayed this week due to difficulties concerning the easement for work across the property of H. J. Mills Ltd., Cen- tre Street East. Special meetings of council Thursday and Saturday and conâ€" ferences with village, solicitor J. D. Lucas resulted in the passing of another byâ€"law requesting easeâ€" ment for the use’ of additional land to enable the contractor to pro- ceed with the work. A court hearing is expected at once and village, authorities are hopeful the construction work may proceed within a week. ,A._;. : Lack of any village streets east of Church and North of Centre St. made it necessary for the sewers to be constructed across the prop- erty of H. J. Mills Ltd. Surveys for any alternative route revealed that costs would be excessive. Council plans the construction of some 1224 feet of sewer on the Mills property commencing at Centre Street and extending the northerly limits of the property. The sewer will be installed at a depth of 15 feet and there will me three manholes on the property. The original application asked for an easement on a fifteen foot width of property for the installa- tion of the sewer. It provided that such installation would not inter- fere with‘ any existing buildings, and that H. J. Mills Ltd. would be free to erect buildings over the sewer, or subject it to normal usel with provision for three manholes. Council started negotiations for such easement last fall but failed to reach an agreement. Various ofiers were made but the price ask- ed was much more than the coun- cil felt the village should be asked to pay. In its legal application the Village council offered $1,000. for the easement rights. The easement was granted by Judge Forsyth and the amount to be paid by the village was to be determined later by either the Onâ€" tario 'Municipal Board‘ or the courts, and each party was to name a valuator. Last week the village notified H. J. Mills Ltd., that the contrac- tor was ready to commence work on the property, but the work did their wivés. On Sunday a family get to- gether will be held at his residence on Arnold street with 25 relatives in attend- ance. Mr. Ball was born on May 18, 1862 at Guelph, Ontario. During World War I he served overseas with the famous 43rd Battery from his home town. He retired in 1938 after serving for 34 years as Man- ager with the A. C. Leslie Co. of council warning from H. J. Mills Ltd. that should the contractor trespass be- yond the 15 foot line a suit would be brought against the municipal- not start as planned because of a ity Village authorities were wry surprised by the ultimatum and en- gineer W. B. Redfern in charge of the construction wm’x said such a situation never before had occured in his long engineering experience. Consultation with the engine» and solicitor by the council result- ed in the passing Saturday of the new by-law asking an easement on an additional width of fifty. feet which will provide sufficient space for the construction machin- ery to operate. A court hearing is expected im- mediately when it is hoped the au- ditional easement will be granted. However seven days notice is re- quired even after the granting of such easement which means that construction will be delayed for at least another week. When confronted with the situ- ation council decided there were two courses open, one to proceed with the work and face possible law suit, or take time to apply for court order for easement on ad- ditional land. Although the sewer construction project might be de- layed at least two weeks the latter course \was the one adopted by lcouncil after consultation with the isolicitor and engineer. One of the most colourful flower shows of the season will be held Wednesday next, May 21 at the Lions Comm- unity Hall, Richmond Hill,. at 8 p.m., in the form of a tulip show. Entries must be in be- tween the hours of 5.30 and 7.30 p.m. Entries are welcom- ed from new members and special prizes are given for these. An added feature will be the colored film “Spring Charm", featuring the tulip festival in Holland by C. A. Cruickshank noted authority on tulips. Mr. A, J. McLatcEy is in charge of this show. Tulip Show Egentia [3, Unity,- Guests included Reeve W. J. Taylor and Mrs. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Neal, Constable Rubt. Robbins and Mrs. Robbins, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Roy, Mr. and Mrs‘. Tim Murphy and honorary members Wm. Tyndall and Bert. Cook and their wives. Richmond Hill Fire Brigade held its annual ladies’ night on May 7, with forty-nine firemen, their wives and guests, sitting down to dinnér at Summit View Lunch which was later followed by a eu- chre party at the firemen's recre- ation room. Firemen Hold Ladies Night Mr. Jas. Pollard acted as Master of ceremonies for the evening with Fire Chief Alf. Stong expressing the thanks of the firemen to all those who have in any way assist- ed the brigade. Reeve Taylor on behalf of the village thanked the firemen for their untiring sex-Vices and assured them of the continued support of the village. A toast to the ladies was proposed by Tim Saul and was responded to by Mu. Russell Lynett. ' Euchre winners were ladies first Mrs. Tim Saul. second Mrs. J. Dewsbm-y and Mrs. E. Chapmun, tied with Mrs. Dewsbury winning the draw, consolation Mrs. Alf. Stong. In the men’s euchre Cec. Tuck won first prize, Fred Bov- aird second, Tim Saul third and L. Roy consolation. Mr.&Mrs.Wm.Sayers Atrive In England Word was received last week that Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Syers, of Centre St. W. had arrived in Eiig- land for their vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Sayers are visiting relatives in the London area and hope to visit other places as well. It was in 1924 that the Sayers family came to Richmond Hill, a few months after arriving from England. Many residents will re- call that Mrs. Sayers was return- ing from a visit in 1939 on the S. S. Athenia. when it was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine. It was three days be- fore word reached Richmond Hill that Mrs. Sayers was safe in Ire- land. She returned to‘ Canada on another ship a couple of weeks lat- er. This is Mr. Sayer’s first trip back in 28 years. A new group of businessmen ave moved to Richvale. The for- mer. firm of Richmond Building Supplies at Stop 24 (Hunt Lane) has been sold out to Messrs. Ken Topp and Bob McCausland of Tor- onto. The new organization will go under the trade name of Topp Block Co., and will specialize in cem'ent blocks. They expect to add a further line of building materials at a later date. Last week Constable Rob- bins of Richmond Hill received a call from Robt. Sanders of Richmond Street to remove a. raccoon from the garage at the back of their house. It was a full grown ’cool and was perched on one of the shelves in the building. Con- stable Robbins lassoed the an- imal and put it in a bushelbas- ket, later letting it out on on. of the back concessigns. Lassoes Raccoon It was announced this week that at the registration held May 6 for *the 1952â€"53 sesv sion of Richmond Hill Pub- lic School Kindergarten 67 children were regisered. This year’s registration is slightly lower than last year's figure of 72. However an the open- ing day of school last Septem- ber the original registration tion figure of 72 was somewhat increased when 88 children showed up for the kindergar- ten. Constable R. Robbins of Richmond Hill, through the use of 3 Speed trap ‘Jas ap- prehended 79 drivers who were exceeding the speed limit while passing through the vill- age. Constable Robbins reports he had the trap in operation during 1ast,Saturday, Sunday and Monday. These qfl‘enders will now be summonsed to ap- pear in Magistrate’s Court in Willowdale. 67 Register For Kindergarten Richvale Firm Sold RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MAY 15th. 1952 Speed Trap Pays Off essentials, Liberty; In all Things, Charity. New Charles Howitt School Officially Opened May 9 “Naturally memories of the six years I worked with you sw ep ove my mind tonight and I think of so many pleasant contacts I had with the people of this com- munity, teachers; trustees and township councillors" said Charles W. Howitt in acknowledging trib- utes at the official opening of the Charles Howitt School at Rich- vale last Friday evening. More than three hundred at- tended the formal opening and en- joyed the impressive ceremonies and admired the modern building and splendid equipment. Keith Richan, Chaiirman of the Board of Trustees of the Public School Area presided and extended a welcome to the guests. H. A. Halbert School Inspector from Scarboro introduced the guest speaker, C. B. Routley, M.A., as- sistant superintendent of Elemen- tary Education for Ontario. Mr. Routley complimented the rate- payers on the opening of the fine new school and paid tribute to ‘he trustees for their efforts on behalf of education in the district. Referring to Ontario‘s growing school population Mr. Routley said that in the province more than 1,000 new schools had been open- ed since; 1945 at a cost of more than $77,000,000. He congratu- lated the Board on naming the school for former Inspector Char- les Howitt who had made a great contribution to the cause of edu- O. Ridges & L.Wi|cox Ratepayers To Get Free Swimming This Year At the regular meeting of the Oak Ridges and Lake Wilcox Rate- payers held in the school last Tuesday night the members were asked to approve the following projects. Mrs. WAshby was au- thorized to solicit donations from the merchants and friends in the district towards a rummage sale. The association will order had- ges to be worn by Whitchurch res- idents swimming at Ash’s Beach. Mrs. Percy Ash has offered the use of her beach free from Mon- day to Saturday noon to all wear- ers of this badge which may be obtained for a small sum from the Ratepayers Association. The let- tering on the badge will be the in- itials of the association O.R.L.W. Ash’s Beach. Chairman C. L. Stephenson gave notice of a motion to come before the next meeting for its approval asking Whitchurch Council to change the voting day for council members to a Saturday and keep the polls open until 8 pm. to allow commuters time to get to the polls. Nominating committee appoint- ed as follows: Chairman. Mr. R. Sharp, Mrs. K. Weston, Mrs. Clark and Mr. S. Cole. Their slate of officers will be presented to the executive meeting; on Tuesday, May 20. Nominations will also be received from the floor the night the elections are held. School Bd. Chairman Under Fire The chairman of the school board was criticized for asking another board member over the‘ telephone to approve the expendi-‘ ture of over $500. to hire a teacher and equip another room, outSIde this school sectiOn, to relieve the crowded conditions existing in the school for the balance of this term. These crowded conditions have existed all year and ratepay- ers felt that this expenditure was not justified for the few weeks remaining. The question of what is to happen next September remains unanswered. The room available now can not be used next term, be- ing already leased to another school board. Councillor McCar- ‘rn suggested that these were sub- jects for discussion at a school board meeting. Board member Charles Howitt cation. On behalf of the Minis- ter of Education for Ontario he formally declared the school open. Rev. E. E. Kent of Thornhill United Church offered the prayers of dedication after which Mrs. Burke a member of the district teaching staff rendered in impress- ive manner “Bless this House". On behalf of the Home and School Clubs of Ontario Rev. S. A R. Wood. Rector of Trinity Anglican Church presented a. Bible which was accepted by Principal Errest Dunning. On behalf ofrthe Board Trustee Albert Wilkins thanked Mr. Rout- ley for his address. Vice-Chairman Trustee Jack- son Taylot introduced Charl:s Howitt former inspector for the area for whom the school is nam- ed. Trustee Taylor paid tribute to Mr. Howitt for his splendid work in the school area. He told of the great amount of time so freely given in extending assist- ance and advice to the trustees and teachers. The naming of‘this school for Charles Howitt is a small token of our appreciation of his great work in this schOOI area, said Mr..Taylor. Mr. Hewitt was warmly receiv- ed by the audience when he rose to reply and his opening remarks were words of thanks for the hon- 01‘ conferred upon him and for the introduction by Jackson Taylor. - Reviewing the steps leading up to the building of the school Mr. Howitt said that seven years ago it waé apparrent the district was faced with rapid expahsion and for this reason he recommended the establishing of the school ar- ea. “Fortunately you had trus- George Gourlay said the chairman attempted to have him give his decision over the telephone. This he refused to do feeling that the parents concerned would not be happy about having the children of grade four as suggested taken away from their district for the whole day. Mr. Gourlay told the people “you elected me to serve you. I do not approve the chair- man‘s .idea and will so vote.” Mr. R. Sharp‘ reminded the people that the board was told at the time the school was planned that four rooms would not be enough The school opened in Noyember laSt year, had to have a wall moved at Christmas to make a small class room out of the teachers office. The enrollment is now around 205. Grades 3 and 4 are the largest with 51 children. The principal ac- cording to Mr. Gourlay has sug- gested that she take grade 3 with some 25 and grade 7 and 8 with 26 and leave the teacher with less experience with grade 4. This sol- ution will not necessitate another teacher. Mr. Gourlay will endeav- or to have a special meeting of the school board to settle these problems. In the \main wrestling bout at Richmond Hill Arena on Tuesday night, Jack Diamond won with two out of three falls, from Paul Penchofl'. In the semi-finals Mario Pasha won over Gori Mangotich, and in the preliminaries 'Harry Szaley won from Joe Greenfield in fifteen minutes, with Antonio Rocci win- ning from Tom Sullivan. Paget’s Auto Service was broken into last Friday night, the garagb being ransacked and the thieves taking a case of oil, $30.00 Worth of tools and $5.00 in cash. Markham Township police were called to investigate but no arrests have been made as yet. “'RESTUXG MATCH Elgin Mills Break-I n tee with vision and understand-l ing" he said and “fortunately you had a township councfi who appreciated the educational prob- lems facing the distriQ. You peop- le Were wise enough to elect ex- perienced. keenly interested and competent trustees and I never can pay enough public trfoute to the hours of self sacrifice and hard work spent by your trustees on your school business. This school might well have been-named after any one of your board.” I am satisfied said Mr. Howitt that this school will exemplify certain ideals and ideas in educa- tion which are dear to me. I hope he said that from this school will goiorth boys and girls able and willing to take their places as true citizens in a democracy, and ac- tively interested in community af- fairs. In assuring the community that the school would always have his continuing interest Mr. Howitt ex- pressed the hope that, as genera- tion succeeds generation there may come from this school a mul- titude' of happy boys and girls capable of facing life and work- ing hard, with an appreciation of what is truly excellent, a genera- tion of clear thinkers educated in the true principles of democracy, the pride of fathers and mother All Tax Arrears In VaughanTwp. Must Be Paid By September 15 At their meeting last week Vau- Now that a letter has been'receivâ€" ghan Township Council instructed ed from the Department of High; Treasurer J. McDonald to notifylways regarding the construction all delinquent taxpayers that ar-‘of the Yonge street sidewalk'from rears of taxes must be paid in full the Carrville Road to Garden Ave. on or before September 15. All the clerk has been instructed to unpaid tax arrears after that date obtain estimates on the cost of are to be referred to the Bailiff such a sidewalk. As Mr. Ball has for collection. lagreed to assume the liability for Of the $11,162. worth of deben-‘the drainage in the Ball Subdiv- tures covering the Carrville School ision, the members have directed and the Pine Grove Local Improve-‘the Road Superintendent to do the ment recenly offered for sale by‘lnecessary grading of the roads in the Township. Clerk McDonald re-lthat area. Of the $11,162. worth of deben- tures covering the Carrville School and the Pine Grove Local Improve-' ment recenly offered for sale by; the Township, Clerk McDonald re- ports that $3,826 are still unsold. The members decided to transfer‘ an amount equal to the unsold; portion from the Municipalities fund as an investment‘in the de- bentures. In view of the fact that during the first quarter of 1952 the operation of the North Yonge Bus Line showed a deficit of $6,- 385., of which Vaughan's share is' $702. the Reeve has requested a meeting of the four municipalities concerned in order to discuss the ‘operation of the bus line. Vaughan Township has asked ;the Department of Lands and For- ests to exempt their township from the open season for deer. MAY 16 â€" Minstrel Show spon- sored by Group Committee of [st Richvale Scouts to be held'in the Charles Howitt School Friday ev- ening at 8.30 pm. Admission 50c. c1w-16 MAY 17 â€" Saturday. Rummage sale and bake sale at Richvale School under auspices of lst Rich. vale Scouts. Sale starts at 2 pm. MAY 17 â€"â€" Saturday 2â€"6 pm. Oak Ridges and Lake Wilcox Ratepay- ers rummage and home made cook- ing sale at McIvor’s Corner on the North Road. . c1w46 MAY 20 â€" Tuesday. Regular mee- ting the Thornhill Horticultural Society, in the United Church Hall at 8. R. D. Little guest speaker. MAY 21 ~â€"- Exhibition 0! art and handicraft by pupils of School At- ea No. 1 of Markham and Vaugh- an will be held in the Charles How. itt school. On view to the public afternoon and evening. clw46 MAY 21 â€" Wed. The Brown's Cor ners Young Peoples Union is pres HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 THE LIBERAL TELEPHONE TUrner 4-1261 Coming Even ts GET RID OF USED ARTICLES-PHONE *1W46 c1w46 and an ever deepening awareness of the great cloud of witneSSes that will surround them. H. B. Galpin. the present School Inspector introduced Principal Ernest Dunning who in turn in- troduced members of the staff and paid tribute to their fine Work and the co-operation extended to him by staff members, trustees and ratepayers: Miss Wesley, member of the teaching staff of Thornhill school presented a beautiful bouquet of flowers to Mrs. Howitt which were graciously acknowledged by the ‘ recipient. ' Occupying seats on the plat- form and introduced by Chairman Keith Richan were Mrs. LeMaSe urier, Home and School Associa- tion district president, Mrs. McCle- lland, District Home and School president, Major A. A. MacKen- zie M.P.P.. J. E. Smith M.P., Ar- chitect P. Alan Deacon, Reeve Mc~ Murchy of Vaughan Twp., and members of the Board. an are: Keith Richan, chairman; Jackson Taylor vice-chairman; Sidney Griffiths, Nathan Hicks, Albert Winiins. Mrs. Muriel Mc- Dermott is secretary and Dr. A. W. R. Doan treasurer. The teaching staff in addition to Princapl Dunning ‘includes Rob- ert Everist. Mrs. Joan Scott and Mrs. Hazel Hi1]. Board of Trustees for School Area NO. 1 Markham and Waugh. During the evening ‘several numbers by the school choir un- der Supervisor of Music Hugh Martin were much enjoyed and appreciated. At the conclusion of the pro- gram refreshments were served and a pleasant social time enjoyed. The council has received tender. from four companies on their grau vel for this year. No decision ha| been reached on these contracts. enting two one«act plays, “Rumors Wanted." and “A Ghostly Evening" in Buttonville Hall. Admission, Adults 50c, children 25c. Tickets may be obtafined from any YPU member. c1w46 MAY 21 â€" Horticultural Society Tulip Show in the Lions Commun- ity Hall at 8 pm. sharp. Entrés for show must be placed between' 5.30 and 7 pm. Coloured movie featuring Tulip Festival in H011â€" and will be shown by C. A. Cruick- shank, noted authority on bulbs. Door prize. Come and bring your friends. c1w48 MAY 30 & 31 _. Friday, Saturday Richmond Hill Lions Club Mamm- oth Auction Sale at the Lions Community Hall, Centre St. E. Get rid of used articles now by calling any Lion. ' c1w45 JUNE 4 â€" Wed. Dance recital by the pupils of Doris Pollock in Trin- ity Anglican Parish Hall, Brooke St., Thornhill. Admission 500. JUNE 25 â€" Wednesday. Teston Strawberry Festival. Further not- ice later. c1w46 "At last Saturday's meeting the Whitchurch TOWnship Council struck the local Town- ship Mill Rate for 1952 at 23 mills. This is a slight increase over last year’s figure of 20.5 mills. This year’s increase is due to greater expenditures on road work and welfare. Whitchurch Sets Local Mill Rate TU TU TU TU I‘IIGI' rner FHCI' rner “191' 4-1888 4-1867 4-1121 4-1346 c1w46