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I BERESFORD â€"â€" At Newmarket Hospital on Friday, May 16, to Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Beresford, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Herrington‘ left on' Thursday by motor for New York City and White Plains, N.Y., where they will spend a week or ten days. Mr. C. E. Little was on hand at the Stoufiville Flower Show, May 20, where he judged the exhibits. Mr. Little, during the evening, showed colored slides of flowers and places of interest. A goingâ€"away shower for Mrs. Betty McGrath was held at the home of Mrs. E. Shepherd, Arnold St, on Tuesday afternoon. Four- teen' ladies presented Mrs. Mc- Grath with a Ronson Lighter and cigarette case. The Woman’s Association of the Presbyterian Church met Tnurs- day, May 1-5, at the home of Mrs. A. Savage, Bathurst St. Mrs. K. Blanchard presided and Mrs. L. W. Zuefelt spoke on “The Church ~â€"- Presbyterian.” The hostess {en ved a very delicious lunch. Mrs. E. P. Taylor entertained recently at her home in Bayview in honor of her daughter, Miss Lou- ise Taylor. Mrs. C. R. Hatch preâ€" sided at the tea hour and was as- sisted in serving by Miss Diana Seagram, Mrs. John Be‘nson Jr., and Mrs, Charles Rathgeli Jr. Rev. W. F. Wrixon officiated at the christening of David Hugh, in- fant son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. H. Redolmeier, on Sunday afternoon at St. Mary’s Church, Richmond Hill, Water from the River Jor- dan was used from a silver bowl. Godparents were Elizaheth Wilson, William Donkin and Gordon Arm- strong all of Toronto. Following the christening 1. reception was held at the farm home of the family. At the fifth York Music Festi- val held recently Joyce, Lois and John Perkins, children of councill- or Floyd Perkins and Mrs. Per- kins of Church Street South ob- tained high standings. The congregation of the Rich- mond Hill United Church celebrat- ed the 72nd anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of the present church building at last Sunday’s service. The Rev. Gordon Hunter of Schomberg United Church was guest preacher at the morning devotion. Rev. Higginson preached at the evening service. Joyce won three awards. In the piano solo under 14 years, she pla- ced second, in the piano solo, 15 and under she tied with Denise Wood of Willowdale for third place and in the junior vocal, girls unâ€" der 14, she placed second. Lois won two awards, coming second in the Public School sight singing class for grade 3, and plac- ing third in the Junor Vocal girls under 9 class. John also won two awards, one for the Junior Vocal, boys under 7, in which he came 2nd, and in the boys under 8, junior vocal class in which he tied with Billy Potton 01 Toronto for second place. TURNER 4-1075 ANNOUNCING Cofifections son (John McCullough). *1w47 CONCRETE AND DRAINS SEWER CONNECTIONS SEPTIC TANKS & CISTERNS INSTALLED AND REPAIRED WATERPROOFING FREE ESTIMATES PARIS AUTO SUPPLY RICHMOND HILL TUrner 4-1541 RICHMOND CONTRACTING UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT SEE THE NEW FRIGIDAIRE REFRIGERATOR - AT V The Liberal in always glad to receive social md personal items for this page and a call to TUrner 4-1261 will receive courteous attention. This newspaper will also welcome news reports about church organizations, women’s and men’s societies, lodges and other groups. W'hile copy will be accepted up to Wednesday of each week, it is desirable to have it in earlier if possible to ensure its publication. BRITISH AMERICAN STATION Stop 22 Yonge at Edgar J. BAIN Proprietor AVenue 5-2361 Mr. Holford Nelson of Ottawa has 'been visiting with Mr. Harry Moyle, Yonge Street north. Reeve W. J. Taylor and Mrs. Taylor are spending this week in Ottawa. Miss Mary Dawson spent the week-end in London where 8115 at- tended the carnival of the London Roller Skating Club. Mrs. David Hill and Mrs. Devitt left this week for Blackstock where they will spend ’the summer months. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hope of Maple R. R. 1, announce the en- gagement of their youngest daugh- ter, Rose Marina, to Hubert Stacey Bailey, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E, Bailey of Orillia, Ontario. The marriage will take place on June 7 in Aurora United Church. Mr. and Mrs. James Tutt of Thornhill wish to announce the en- gagement of their daughter Mar- jorie Mabel Louise to Mr. Cyril Oliver Glen Johnston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Johnston, Lakeview. Ohio, the marriage to take place at Trinity Anglican Church, June 7, at 2 o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Puterbaugh of Maple wish to announce the. en- gagement of their second daughter Marion Martha Louise to Ross A1- exander Bryson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bryson of Wood- bridge. The marriage will take place in Maple United Church on Saturday, June 14, 1952, at 3 pm. BISHOP â€" In loving memory of William Henry Bishop, who passed away May 20, 1948. Some day we hope to meet again Some day, we know not when, To clasp his hand in the better land, Never to part again. ;â€" Ever ‘remefibered by his wife and family. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank my many friends who so kindly sent me cards and wires and good wishes on the oc- casion of my 90th birthday. George Ball The funeral of the late Mrs. Amy Maria Richardson, widow of the late Alfred Daniel Vidler of Rich- mond Hill was held from Wright and Taylor’s funeral home here last Friday afternoon. Mrs. Vidler. one of the community’s oldest resi- dents passed away on Wednesday, May 14, in her Blst year. She is survived by two sons Clifl'ord and Ernest of Toronto. Interment took place in Richmond Hill cemetery. CARD 0F THANKS I wish tovthank all my friends and neighbors for their gifts and acts of kindness before leaving On my trip to Scotland. (Engagementg ln' filemnriam LATE MRS. A. D. VIDLER Mrs. Betty McGrath TURNER 4-2429 Groceries *1w47 Richmond Hill Women’s Insti-' tute met on Thursday, May 8, in the Public School auditorium. The president, Mrs. H. H MacKa'y spoke of the conference she had attended in Guelph. More local talent for programs was advocated and since the Instiute is a training ‘school for leadership, officers should not remain in office for too many terms. Mrs. L.W.Zuefe|t Explains Tweedsmuir Hist. To W.|. Forty-three mothers with their children attended the May Child Health Clinic in the Lions Com- munity Hall. Mrs. G. Carter, Mrs. Large and Mrs. C. Harding were volunteers for June and Mrs. R. Endean, Mrs. Mundy and Mrs. J. Dewsbury for July. The District annual meeting is to be held at Wexford on Tues» day, June 3, at 10.30 am. Guest speaker will be Mrs. R. J. Marshall a: Canadian Representative to the United Nations. Mrs. R. A. Bowes volunteered as convenor to look after the knitting and sewing for the York County Children’s Aid. The annual picnic is to be a. trip to Midland by bus on Tuesday, June 17. . The meeting agreed to sponsor the women's section for a. project- ed Community Fall Fair being planned by the Lions Club. It was also decided that each member should earn talent money this summer to be turned in at the September meeting. Mrs. F. Barnett favoured the meeting with two solos "Trees" and “In the Garden of Tomorrow" which were much enjoyed. - Roll call “The nationality of my grandparents" shOWed that the members had descended from many peoples of whom they were justly proud. Mrs. L. W. Zuefelt, convenor of Historical Research, explained the introduction to the Tweedsmuir History. Since it was the sugges- tion of Lord Tweedsmuir that these histories be compiled, pic- tures of Lord and Lady Tweeds- muir with a forenote written by them is included as well as a pic- ture of Mrs. Adelaide Hoodless, founder of the Women’s Institute. Maps of Richmond Hill in the years 1885 and 1950 have been drawn and places of interest mar- Fortunately in Ontario, we are allowed ample recourse to appeal against errors in our assessment or what we may consider an un- just assessment. The Assessment Act requires the assessor to make SEVENTH 0F EIGHT ARTICLLS ON When the assessor decides on the value to place on a property he inserts this amount in the as- sessment roll Opposite a descrip- tion of the property. Then a few days prior to handling the com- pleted assessment roll over to the municipal clerk he forwards to each taxpayer and ratepayer an assessment notice setting forth the amount of the assessment on his property. an assessment of our property each year and on the amount of this assessment is calculated the taxes which we will pay next year. The assessor has no control over the tax rate which is set by the local municipal council and their method is to divide the amount re- quired to ‘provide the municipal services for that year into the total taxable assessment and thus is determined the mill rate which in turn is applied against each taxa’ble assessment as made by the local assessor. So in other words if you do not appeal against an unjust assessment you cannot appeal against the taxes set on this assessment. The History Of Assessment And Municipal Taxation In Ontario The taxpayer or ratepayer, if he feels that his assessment is too high or that his assessment is un- equitable compared to other as- sessments in the municipality can appeal either his own assessment ,r‘, or any other assessment in the municipality. The period for ap- pealing is stated on the notice and is within fourteen days” after the roll is returned to the municipal clerk or in some municipalities within ten days. Appeal Procedure However, the correct procedure would be to first visit the assessor prior to entering your appeal and ascertain from him the reason of your high or unjust assessment. The wise assessor welcomes these inquiries and in fact invites them and opens his appraisal cards for inspection ( of which more will be said later in another article) so ked, a map of Yonge St. from Steele’s sideroad to King sideroad with the names of all the holders of the original grants as, well as lot numbers, a map and descrip- tion of some thirty mills near Richmond Hill in the early days. an old tintype picture of the home of Abraham Law, Richmond Hill’s first reeve as well as an election card used in the first election in 1873 were some of the contents shown. The story of the Kinnear mur- der in the year 1843 on Yonge St. North was told as well as the story of Mrs. Susan Maxwell, a coloured person who lived in Rich- mond Hill for almost 60 years and who died in 1922 at the age of 117 years. A number of interesting, unre- lated facts about Richmond Hill under the title “Did You Know?" were much enjoyed. Through the kindness of Mr. Geo. Sims, a former residedt of Richmond Hill â€"- in providing the information, the story of 'early days in Elgin Mills was also told. Of interest too was the picture of Mr. James Newton of Elgin Mills and the specifications and contract for a house to be built by Mr. Newton for a Mr. L. Smith in Thornhill in the year 1835 with the figuring on the back in S s. and d. Also of interest were re- ceipts given in 1850, also in ster- ling currency, for work done on the Elgin Sideroad when it was planked from Yonge St. to Cashel. Mrs. Zuefelt explained these stor- ies were only a'small part of the historical matter she had collected concerning Richmond Hill and vic- inity. A cup of tea, delicious cookies and a friendly visit brought the meeting to a close. Notes June 3 â€" District Annual at Wexford. Cars to leave Post Of- fice at 9 am. If you Wish to go let Mrs. H., H. MacKay know. June 17 _. Picnic to Midland. Bus leaves Post Office at 9 am. If you wish to go and have not registered yet, let Mrs. Zuefelt know. Please return sewing and knit- ing to Mrs. R. Bowes, 31 Rich- mond Street. that you can compare the assess- ment of similar property and his method of determining values. If you are not satisfied with his explanation then you should en- ter your appeal to the Court of Revision which is composed of lo- cal citizens except where County Courts of Revision have been es- tablished. The appeal must be de- livered in writing either by mail or personally to the Assessment Commissioner (if there be one) or to the Clerk of the municipality within the time limit. The Court of Revision hearings are quite informal and there is no charge to enter an appeal. How- ever, your efforts should be con- sidered wasted unless you are un- equitably assessed as asseSSments today are being set at much below actual value, and you cannot hon- estly claim as a rule on over-as- sessment alone. Further Appeal Possible Now, if the Court of Revision should rule that your assessment is fair but you are still not satis- fied, your neit step is to appeal to the County or District Judge or the Ontario Municipal Board. However, if you appeal from the Court of Revirion’s decision direct to the Ontario Municipal Board, you have lost your opportunity of a further appeal to the Judge. Your appeal to the Judge follows the same form as appeals to the Court of Revision and must 'be entered within ten days after the Clerk has sent you by registered mail notification of the decision of the Court of Revision. There is also no charge for appeals to the County Judge. If you are still not satisfied with the decision of the Judge or you intend to appeal direct from the decision of the Cour of Re- vision to the Board, you have twenty-one days to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board. This period dates from the time of notification by the Clerk and your notice of appeal must be sent by registered mail not only to the Board but also a similar notice must be sent by registered mail to the municipality. A fee of $25 for each property you appeal must accompany the notice to the Board. If you are successful in this appeal it is quite probable that the mun- icipality will be ordered to refund you this amount. For involved or lengthy cases the charge will probably exceed $25.00 but this charge comes ,_later. On questions of law but not on questions of fact or value, you may appeal to the Ontario Court of Appeal â€" but instances of this are not too common. (Next week’s article which con- cludes this series will advise you how to obtain a. proper system of assessment and equalization if you do not already enjoy the bene- fits of one in‘your municipality.) To advise people of : special Nâ€" am: at your church or school or club use 3 “Coming Events” notice RICHMOND HILL ANGLICAN CHURCH Rev. W. F'. Wrixon, L. Th.. Rector SUNDAY. MAY 25, 1952 8.30 a.m, â€" Holy Communion 10 a.m. -â€" Sunday School 11 am. â€" Morning Prayer 4 pm. â€" Holy Baptism RICHMOND HILL UNITED CHURCH Rev. C. G. Higginson, B.A.. 3.1). Minister SUNDAY, MAY 25, 1952 945 a.m. â€"â€" Sunday School 11 am. _ The Rev, J. O. Totton 7 p.m. â€" The Minister SUNDAY, MAY 25, 1952 10 am. â€" The Sunday School 11 am. â€" Divine Worship The Minister RICHMOND HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. S. W. Hirtle. B.A.. Miniatel THORNHILL SUNDAY, MAY 25, 1952 8 a.m. â€"- Holy Communion 11 am. â€" Morning Prayer THORNHILL UNITED CHURCH Minister, Rev. E. E. Kent, Th. D. Rev. S. A. R. Wood, B.A., Rector SUNDAY, MAY 25, 1952 11 um. -â€"- Sunday School Anniver- sary Sunday School and congregation unite Nursery Dept. as usual All Welcome. SUNDAY, MAY 25. 1952 2.30 pm. â€"- Sunday School Anniv- exjsary Sunday School and congregation unite THORNHILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. S. W. Hirtle, B.A.. Mime“! SUNDAY, MAY 25, 1952 11 am. â€"- Divine Worship Rev. C. G. Boyd B.A., of St. Paul’s Church, Peterborough 11.15 am. _ The Church School Minister, Rev. E. E. Kent, Th. D. PRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH OARRVILLE UNITED CHURCH Meeting in Concord School Home Each Lord’s Day evening at 7 pm. Gospel Message Tune in CKEY (580) at 9.15 an. Heb. 2:3: “How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation." Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . 10 mm Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 am. Sunday School at Concorc Schoo House at 10 am. At a recent meeting of the Trus- tees of School Area I Markham and Vaughan the members met Ratepayers from Highland Park, Steeles Ave, W. and the west side of Yonge St., regarding the con- struction of the new Thornlea Pub- lic School in Highland Park. The chairman called the meeting to order by telling the group that the best way to iron out their diffi- culties was to meet and talk it ov- er. Mr. Richan stated that the Board’s plans for the new school were 'based on solid fact, and asked the spokesman of the group to state its grievances. Ratepayers And Trustees Sch. Area No.1 Mark-Vaun. Meet. Mr. Michell, of Highland Park stated that his group was consid- erably alarmed at the tremendous cost of this proposed school, in view of the high tax rate and also in View of the extremely high as- sessment which Highland Park en- joys. They are doubly alarmed at the location of the school. They appreciated that a school is nec- essary and accommodotion must be found. When Powell Road was bulIt theSe people had been assured that it was built with the object in view of being able to enlarge it by four fl) six rooms more in the future. r. Michell stated that the group thought the extension of present schools would be more economical than building an entirely new unit. The new school is to accommodate pupils from Bayview and Doncas- ter. What influenced the change from Bayview? Also what about the sanitary conditions and drain- age problem? Richvale Puhlic School Spruce Street Feature Sound Film “BUILD HIGHER" Parents and Children all welcome Mr. Taylor explained’ that the debenture payment is spread over a twenty-year period, and that the Department pays the prevailing grant rate on each debenture pay- ment. Dr. Doan explained that the cost of land water and debentures are not included in the grant. Mr. Richan explained .hat :hools were being placed where the population is intensified, and with regard to the new school, the RICHVALE - LANGSTAFF CHURCH SUNDAY SHOOL Every Sunday 9.45 am. Charles Hewitt School Sponsored by Anglican Church All are welcome. BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH, VAUGHAN Richvale Sunday School CHURCH OF CHRIST Come and worship. All are Welcome LANGSTAFF BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor, Rev. A. R. Jones Services Sunday, 11 am. -â€" Bible School classes for all ages 7p.m. â€" Gospel Service. Wed., 8 pm. â€"- Prayer Meeting Thurs., 2 pm. â€" Women’s Mil- ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (2 miles south of Maple) Pastor: Rev. E. J. Fischer SUNDAY, MAY 25, 1952 Sunday School 1.30 p.) Sunday Service 2.30 p.1 siohary Meeting. Fri. 8 pm. â€" Young reoplel Soc Heise Hill Gormley Rev. A. L. Winger, Pastor 10 a,m. -â€" Sunday School 11 am. â€" Worship Service 7 p.m. â€". Evangelistic 8 p.m. Wednesday Midweek Prayer Meeting The door of welcome stands open to all â€" COME! Sunday 9.45 am. â€" Sunday School 11 am. â€"â€" Morning Worship 7 p.m. â€"â€" Evening Service Thursday 8 p.m. â€"- Prayer and Bible Study Service Friday 2.30 pm. _ Ladies’ Meeting 7 p.m. â€" Juniors 8 pm. â€"â€" Intermediates MAPLE PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. P. J. Lambert, B.A., B.D., minister Edgeley Church Service . . . Sunday School ... Hope Sunday School . . Church Service ..j anle Sunday School Church Service ... Thornhill Baptist Church STOP 17 (Ont. & Queboc Convention) Sunday School and Morning Worship . . . . . . . . . . 11 am. REV. FRED HELPS Board of Trustees had received delegations from Ratepayers’ As- sociations from the east side of Yonge St., asking for a schom in the Highland Park area. The Board tried to impress the Councils with the idea of retarding residential development in favour of indust- rial development. It is hoped that industry will develop along the railway in Markham Twp., and that the taxpayers' rate will be as low as possible. ZION MEMORIAL CHURCH “The, Church on the Hill” Finch Ave. E. at Don Mills Rd,‘ SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1952 Toronto Policeman Jack Foster with his guitar Max Proctor to speak Maxine and Joan to sing Wednesday, May 21, 8 pm. “THE FLAME” Visitors Very Welcome With regard to extending Powel! and Thornhill Schools, the Board had in the past strong representaâ€" tion from Highland Park against such a move and in Even of a school on the east side of :Yonge. In a survey taken by the princi- pals the greatest concentration of pupils was found in the High- land Park and Doncaster areas, and not so much on Bayview. Mr. Wilkins explained that the Architect and his Engineer had examined the property and assured the Board there would be no drain- age problem, or any trOuble with the sanitary conditions. Also, the important item was to keep the ch11dren from crossing Yonge St. The present site is right in the middle of the heaviest population, and both school inspectors approv- led the location. Mr. Richan told the group that the best way to obtain an overall picture of the extent of public feeling toward any problem was to go to the Ratepayers.meetings, even if the people involved were not members. Mr. Michell thanked the Board for their hearing, and for the courteous answers to their quesy tions, and felt the Board is acting in the Best interests of the tax- payers. However, he urged the Board to make doubly sure there would be no drainage problem, and that a sewage disposal plant could not be built near to the site. He agreed that the school is geograph- ically well located. One 'Block East of Yonge onIMadawaska Ame" Stop 123 Pastor F. Vaug an B. Th. Services NEWTONBROOK BAPTIST CHURCH in color and sound The Untold Drama of Korea All Welcome A warm welcome awaits you BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH SUNDAY, MAY 25, 1952 10.30 _ 9.30 10.30 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Thursday, May 22, 1952 Thousands who never could gain Wei ht below. now have aha sly. aux-active times. 0 more bony limbs. us y hollows, They thank Gnu-ex. It. puts flesh on bodies skinny because blood lacks iron. Peps you up, too. Improvu appetite, digestion on food nourishes you boner. Don t tear getting 100 int. Stop when you gain figure you wish. Introductory or “got-acquainted" size only 60¢. Try Outta: Tonlo Tshlem (or new pounds. lovoly curve. new pep, today. At nlldruxm STUART PAXTON How“Skinny”Girls Get Lovely Curves WIRING LINE WORK Phone TUrner 4-1016 Formerly of Gerrard Heintzman Work Guaranteed, Free Estimates Phone Liberal Ofiice TUrner 4-1261 III-IIIIIIIIIIIIIII Slip Covers Drapes -â€" Curtains Bedspreads Styled to make your rooms beautiful OAK RIDGES PHONES: Esso Oil Burners Fairbanks-Morse Pressure Systems ONTARIO James J. Wall Plumbing - Heating PIANO TUNING and Repairing STAN TROYER Ruth Delbrocco Phone for appointment THORNHILL AV. 5-2445 Gordon Trodon . . . "Springfield" 2 whool “Bomr” 4 wheelâ€""Bantam" rotavaior. lawn Momn. . . "Taro" rnl lypc."W|\irlwind" rotary blade typo plul ‘ the famous Sheet Metal Work "The Garden Tractor Man" OAK RIDGES, ONTARIO Phone King 94r24 ' In the matter of an application of the Cor- podation of the Village of Richmond Hill for annexation of part of the Township of Markham. TAKE NOTICE that the Corporatiou of the Village of Richmond Hill has made an application to the Ontario Municipal Board for an order annexing the following des- cribed part Of the Township of Markham to the Village of ‘Richmond Hill, namely: “ALL AND SINGULAR those certain parcels and tract. of land and premises situate, lying and being the north half of lot 44 and lots numbers 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 and 50 in the First Concession of the Township of Markham save and ex‘ cepting the portion of the said lots now lying within the corporate limits of the Village of Richmond Hill.” , AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the Ontario Mun. icipal Board will hold a public hearing at the Masonic Hall, Yonge Street, in the Village of Richmond Hill on Monday. the 2nd day of June, 1952, at the hour of ten o’clock local time in the forenoon, for the hearing herein. Gain 5 toilio lbs. New Pep GARDEN TRACTORS THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD I Choégé From Canada's Most Comploh Range of V 70”“: ill-PURPOSE COMBMA‘DON UN" . . . FOR BOTH GMDBJ AND IAWN or AVenue 5-1978 S. Hofiman Electrician DATED at Richmond Hill, this 12th day of May. Dealer for and NOTICE OF HEARING King 111 Aurora 46-J mil/z R. LYNETT, Clerk For the Village of Richnwnd Hill MAPLE LEAF Skinless Weiners LIBBY’S FANCY Tomato Juice SPECIALS COLGATE Beauty Soap SUPER CREAMED Crisco ’3'“. ‘ Stufled Olives CLUB HOUSE ROSE SWEET Mixed Pickles FIRST GRADE Creamery Butter Ib- 61c HANKY OR CHUBBY Kleenex Tissue Pkg. TENDER GREEN Celery Stalks FLORIDA SWEET Juicy Oranges 3255 29c Dom FRESH LOCAL Asparagus Self Serve RICHMOND HILL MflRLEY’S 1 lb. Cello 16 oz. Jar Bunch 20 oz. Tins Size Cakes Bath Lge. Stalks 49c 39c 35c 17c 29c 19c 25c 34c ', 1952.