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SUTTON: Fire destroyed the pav- on at “The Everglades” just west of Jackson’s Point. Sutton Fire Bri- gade fought the fire. saving one end of the frame structure. UXBRIDGE: Pqtato-gfgwer‘s of the Uxbridge - Zephyr - Mount Albert district are reported having made rebent sale of potatoes at a record high price of $5.25 per bag of 75 lbs. 8 U 3 O , STOUFFVILLE: Mrs: Ken Lash- way and Mrs. Fred Crossen won the L. T. Spaulding Aijophy gm- blematichofr -the Perinciai Ladies Lawn Gowling Championship at Hamilton last week. PICKERING: Ratepayers held a meeting to protest council's move to disband the police force. STOUFFVILLE: The Ontario Mun- ‘lcip al Board has set September 10 as the date for the hearing of com- plaints against the new village Land Restriction by-law. ALTON: Police are investigating a sudden outbreak of catfle rusfling; fifteen head of cattle have disap- peared. NEWMARKET: A public spirited citizen has offered $500 to any group who will undertake a cam- paign to raise funds to restore Fairy Lake. TWEED: Twenty-six business men have signed up as charter members pf Tweed's first Kiwanis Club. WOODBRIDGE: A resident of Woodbridge for the past 20 years, Mrs. D. Witherspoon celebrated her 93rd birthday on August 25. Thom- asiReames Wilcox, also of this vill- age, celebrated his 89th birthd'ay on August 26. NEWMARKET: Plans are under- way for the erection of a prefab building to replace the present Hu- mane Society shelter. Mr. William (Scotty) Ingram, of Maple. retired on pension from ac- tive duty on the staff of the Bell Telephone Co., on August 30. after 30 years and 9 months service. He started with the Woodbridge and Vaughan Telephone Co. when the first manager was the late Dr. Frederick Routley. At that time the business office was in Dr. Rou- tley's home and the switchboard in The rose garden stretched. un- fenced, to the sidewalk. and its owner was much annoyed with a neighbor who made a practice of picking the best blossoms. Finally, the owner's son, who works in a radio station, undertook Operation Rose Protection. W. Ingram, Maple Retires After 30 Years With Bell Telephone One day Neighbor, stooping to cut a rose, recoiled from a slight electric shock as she touched the stem. then stood dumfounded when the rose â€" aided by a small loud- speaker hidden in the flowerbed â€"- hissed in a low tense voice: “Leave me alone!" SEPTEMBER 6 â€" Saturday. Dance at Lake Wilcox community hall mo- dern and old time dancing to Norm Burling and His Kingsmen, danc- ing 9-12 pm. Ladies 50c, gentle- ):en 75c. tfc47 SEPTEMBER 7 â€" St. Paul's Pres- byterian Church, Vaughan, anniv- ersary services. 11 am. to 7 pm. The Reverend F. R. Meredith will conduct the service. Gordon Mc- Gillivary's choir will lead the praise. *1w10 SEPTEMBER 8 â€" Monday. Meet- ing of Markham Township Coun- cil at the Municipal Offices, Union- vllle at 7 pm. clwlo SEPTEMBER 9 â€" The first regu- lar monthly meeting for the fall lesson of the Richmond Hill Unâ€" SEPTEMBER 8 â€" Monday. Meet- ing of Thornhill L.O.L. No. 91 in the Masonic Hall, Thornhill. clwlO SEPTEMBER 8 â€" Monday. Meet- ing of Richmond Hill village coun- cil at the municipal offices at 7 p. m. Delegations wishing to appear are requested to notify clerk three days in advance. c1w10 SEPTEMBER 9 â€" The Richmond ‘Hill Branch No. 375 Canadian Le- gion next regular meeting in the Legion Memorial Hall, Carrville Rd. at 3 pm. Members are request- ed to attend. *1w10 “pd Moi; W. A. will take Thursday’s Chuckle This week the Liberal wind- ow is displaying another re- minder of the days gone by. It is a copy of "Nason's Dir- ectory of the East and West Ridings of .the County of York", printed in 1871 and be- longing to Mr. Elmo Snider of Maple. The book contains the names of all the residents of Etobicoke. Markham, Scar- boro, Vaughan and York town- ships at the time of printing. It is op&1 at the Richmond Hill page where we see such familiar names as Savage, Trench. and Palmer. and many professions such as wheel- wright, saddler, lock maker and pedlar now vanished from the local scene. Also included in the display in conjunction with this week’s Tweedsmuir History article are a number of old books from the Mechanics’ Institute belonging to Donald Leno of Elgin Mills. Neighbor did In The Liberal Window Coming Even ts the VOLUME LXXIV. NUMBER 10. Tuesday, September 2, marked the beginning of another milestone in the history of secondary educa- tion in Richmond Hill and District. The District High School, which with the new wing opened last September has a recognized capa- city of approximately 475 people, is taxed to that capacity this year. Twenty Teachers Richmond Hill District High School Opening Day Registration - 473 Present on opening day were 453 students with expected late registrants numbering 20, to make a total registration of 473. A new option “Instrumental Mu- sic" is offered this September and will be under the efficient dir- ection of Mr. Eugene Lazar. It will provide the basis of the «le- velopment of a school orchestra. The new practical options made possible last year have proved pop- ular and are advancing into the Middle School curriculum this year. The Special one year commercial class includes this year some for- mer fifth form students and Honâ€" our Graduates taking advantage of a business course in their home school. Last year’s special com- merciaL class, first of its kind, all found good positions or were plac- ed by this school, which, through its guidance branch, is working up a placement and follow-up bureau. The graduates of this first class, which received training under Mrs. Hurson, proved so satisfactory that requests were received from their employers for additional graduates from our school. These could not be met. It is expected that next spring these firms will be seeking more R.H.D.H.S. graduates and it The officers and members of the Vaughan and Richmond Hill Branch of the York County Veter- ans would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the merchants of Richmond Hill and surrounding district who donated prizes for the raffle which was held August 31. They would also like to convey thanks to Mr. K. Hamill Oak Ridges Wins Outboard Mptpl' the store of the late H. C. Bailey. His job then was driving the men to work with horses and wagon. The Bell Telephone Co. took over the controlling interest of the com- pany in 1926. Lucky Winners Vaughan & R. Hill Veterans Draw A supper was held in honor of Mr. Ingram at the Graystones in Aurora on Thursday evening, Aug- ust 28, attended by Bell officials and men who had worked with him for many years. Mr. Brokenshire of head office. presented Mr. In- gram with the president’s wallet with engraved name and credit card of service. Gilbert McEach- ren. fellow worker presented him with a beautiful hassock and smoking stand on behalf of the staff. Speeches were given by Mr. Mills. Mr. Bremmer, Mr. Marshal, Mr. Abram and Mr. Murray. All told of how they would miss his pleasant good morning in his na- tive Scotch tongue and wished him many years to enjoy his favorite hobby. gardening. He will also spend much time visiting the many, many wonderful friends he met during his nearly 31 years service. SEPTEMBER 10 â€" Wednesday. The United Church Evening W. A. will meet in the Sunday School room at 8 pm. A good attendance is hoped to start this Fall season. Note change of date. c1w10 form of a pot luck luncheon to be held at 1.00 pm. Tuesday. Septem- ber 9. in the Sunday School room All ladies of the congregation are invited to attend but kindly bring something for the luncheon. c1w10 SEPTEMBER 10 â€" Wednesday. Meeting of Langstafi Ratepayers' Association at the Langstafi Public School at 8 pm. c1w10 SEPTEMBER 9 â€"â€" The opening meeting of the W.A. of St. Mary’s (Anglican) will be held Tuesday. home of. Mls. Medcalf, 165 /Yonge St. Everybody welcome. /01w10 SEPTEMBER 11 â€" Thursday. 8 p.m. Presbyterian Evening Auxil- iary will meet at the home of Mrs. L. W. Zuefelt, 4 Centre St. W. Members are asked to bring artic- les for bale. talent money and ar- ticle with a story. *2w10 SEPTEMBER 12 â€" Friday at 8 p.m., the Aurora Horticultural Soc- iety presents Mrs. J. H. L. Mor- gan in a demonstration on the art of floral arrangement. to be held in the Aurora United Church. Reâ€" freshments. Admission 35c. olwlO @ME EWEWL is the purpose and aim of the de- partment to retain the excellent record. To handle the enlarged enrol- ment and take care of the various options the staff now is one of twenty teachers. We welcome Messrs. Turchin, Lavender, Jensen and Smith. As 80% or more of the student population live outside the village limits the Board had sufficient foresight to provide pleasant and adequate surroundings for the lunch hour. A cafeteria, with a capacity of some 188 students at a sitting, was included in the plans and the equipment purchased. Ev- ery effort is made to operate this valuable adjunct at cost. Last year the effort was crowned with suc- cess. Full co-operation of the students and their parents is re- quired to retain this record of selfâ€" maintenance. Students. living in the village, who wish to, and are able to get home for lunch, are free to do so, all others are asked to cooperate by utilizing the facil- ities of the cafeteria, whether they bring home-packed lunches or pur- chase a plate for 25c. Supplements to home lunches and the platesâ€" To accommodate the large stu- dent body two lunch periods are required and these are so planned as to correspond as closely as pos- sible with the normal meal period 12 noon to 1.30 p.m., in the aOer- age village home. in the form of soups, milk, and desserts â€" can be purchased as well â€"â€" no single item of these is over 10c. Jack Smith, M.P., who so kindly made th edraw for the lucky prizes and to Mr. Ned Hill. Prize-winners are as follows: > Elto Outboard Motor, Kathaleen Hamill, Oak Ridges; Smoked Ham, Mr. E. Harris, Maple; Box of Gro- ceries, Mrs. Jess Dewsbury, of Wright St., Richmond Hill; Oil Change, J. Boyce, 113 Lucas St., Richmond Hill; Shirt and Tie, Ed Harris, Maple; 5-Star Cooker, J. Bentley, 30 Primrose Ave., Toron- to; 5 Gals. Gas, Frank Briar, Map- le; Coffeemaker, Mrs. Walker of Richvale; $3 Cleaning, F. Dragan- ar, 279 Caledonia Rd. Toronto; 2 Pr. Nylon Hose, H. Clydsdale, R. R. 1 Milliken; water set, Howard Storey ,Stouffville; Necklace Set, Andy Howard, Toronto; 10 Gals. Gas. V. Vytas, 244 Garden Ave., Toronto; 2 Qts. Oil, W. A. John- ston, Mill St., Richmond Hill; 50 Cigars, Hazel Marwood, Maple; Oil Change, Fred Perryman, Toronto; Shirt and Tie, Allan Craigie, Rich- vale. Chapter XII, Page 125 start, “Pioneer Life in the County of York” by Edwin C. Guillet Indians used trails along both the Rouge and the Humber Rivers on, their trading trips and war ex- peditions, and the first settlers fol- lowed the same routes. On Sep- tember 25, 1793, before Yonge St. had even been surveyed, Lieuten- ant-Governor Simcoe made a jour- ney to Lake Simcoe and beyond. Four officers, 3 dozen soldiers, and a group of Indians went with him, and the party rode thirty miles, largely over the Humber portage trail, which, in many parts, follow- ed a course close to the present Yonge Street. On January 4, 1796, soldiers again set to work on Yonge Street, and in six weeks they reported that the 33 miles was open from York to Pine Fort Landing, Lake Simcoe. In 1799-1800, the North West Company contributed £12,000 to- wards making Yonge Street a good road, and settlers were urged to exert themselves to open and com- plete that highway. The original Yonge Street wound in and out to avoid hills and swamps and no at- tempt to straighten it was made un- til much later. The Parliament°Street trail from the town of York to Yonge Street proving inconvenient, lower Yonge Street from Lot (Queen) Street to the three-mile post was re-opened in 1800-1802. Innumerable side roads were op- ened throughout York County. First bridge over the Don was call- ed Playter’s because it was on land granted to Captain George Play- ter. early Loyalist settler. It was at the foot of Winchester Street. Mrs. Simcoe, wife of the Lieuten- ant-Governor, tried but failed to cross over. History Of Early Yonge St. Stages ran up Yonge Street in early times, but the deep ravines and heavy grades made travel most difficult except in winter. Lewis Bapp inaugurated an ir- regular coveredâ€"wagon stage ser- vice from Georgina Township to York as early as 1825, and a few years later George Playter and William Weller had inaugurated an improved line of Yonge Street coaches. An advertisement in 1850 1. Emu-.5, um,- I. No;.m..¢i.k, libcrtr; I. .u Things, Cathy. RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th. 1952 Doug. Boyd Prize Winner At C.N.E Doug. Boyd, well-known Rich- mond Hill Silversmith has just won several prizes at the C.N.E. Of seven entries entered into the General C.N.E. competition he won three firsts, two seconds, and one third. Mr. Boyd’s first prizes were for candlesticks, bowl, and cream and sugar. His second prizes were for a pin and flatware. The third prize was for a jug. Mr. Boyd also came first in the Special class of Silver Exhibits. This year marks the fourth time running he has won the “Best Prize” for hollow-ware. Don Valley Scenic Trail Marked Through District The Don Valley Conservation Authority has a scenic trall mark- ed in the Don Valley. Starting at the foot of Leslie Street arrows direct one to the mouth of the Don River where it enters Lake Ontario, up the valley to the old brick plant, and following on through more picturesque scenery, one follows the Don River to its source. €russ'i11g“No."7' Highway and Yonge Street still following the arrows and Don Valley Conser- vation signs, one finally arrives at Bathurst Street. Many points of interest along the way are marked. This route was used by travellers and explorers long before there were roads. Anxious to preserve this beauty spot winding through York Coun- ty, this river authority has at con- siderable expense laid out the trail. Mr. George Kayes, secretary-treas- urer, finds that already some of the signs have been destroyed by care- less hands. Teachers and parents and all nature lovers are asked to teach our boys and girls to pre- serve this wonderland of trees and birds, and permit the signs to re- main as they are, so that those folâ€" lowing the trail may derive the most from it. shows that a large number of stag- es were then in operation: “A stage in connection with the steamer Morning on Lake Simcoe leaves the Simcoe Stage office, Liddell’s Building, Church Street, daily, Sunday excepted, at 7 a.m. and at 3 pm. Another stage in connection with the steamer Beav- er on Lake Simcoe leaves the Wes- tern Hotel daily at 7 a.m. A stage leaves the stage office, Liddell’s Building, for Pine Grove daily at 3 pm. There are also stages to Richmond Hill, Thornhill and York Mills leaving the Market Square daily at 4 pm.” Opening of the Northern Rail- way in 1853 put an end to some of the stage lines on Yonge Street, but until 1896 mail continued to be carried by omnibus as far as Rich- mond Hill. The opening of the electric railway in that year over part of the route temporarily end- ed the bus line, but in more recent times motor buses have taken some of the traffic of the railway. a most comfortable resting place for a wearied traveller. Attention, good fare and neatness prevail. In the heyday of taverns, they aver- aged two per mile on Yonge Street. John Langstafi, a prominent citi- zen of York County, could recall 58 of them. Particularly were Toronto, Thornhill and Richmond Hill cluttered with drinking places, and Holland Landing had three. The decline in taverns set in with the opening of the Northern Rail- way in 1853, for travel over the Yonge Street route could then be avoided. In general those that re- mained served as bar-rooms for the surrounding district. and but few have since recovered anything of the true accompaniments of an inn. Sir Richard Bonnycastle was quite familiar with taverns on Yonge Street. Of Dolby’s Tavern in Richmond Hill he said that was Attend Old Jefferson Sch. It is announced that all of grade four and 13 pupils from grade 5 at Lake Wilcox School will attend classes in the old Jefferson School. Mrs. B. Morton of Newmarket will be the teacher in charge there. A large ice house belonging to Mr. Charles Crawford who owns the Lake Wilcox Ice Company was destroyed by fire early Friday morning. Situated at the end of a long private lane the ice house had not been used for two years. Mrs. J. Webster who occupies a cottage across from the ice house heard a car drive down the lane a short time before flames reflected in her bed- room window aroused her. Flames were escaping in at least six places. Mr. Herbert Grounds returning from the Exhibition about 1 a.m. saw the flames and notified the Aurora Fire Department. Un- able to save the building the firemen stood by for three hours to prevent the flames from spreading to the nearby bush and cottages. Water was pumped from Wilcox Lake. Tife building was not wired and police suspect prowlers. Loss is estimated at $3,000. Fire Destroys Ice House 4 Applicants For Treasurer Oak Ridges & Lake Wilcox Ratepayers Lay Over Decision On Incorporation For 6 Mths. A well attended meeting of the Oak Ridges and Lake Wilcox Rate- payers Association held in the Oak Ridges School Tuesday night heard the question of incorpora- tion thoroughly discussed. Mrs. C. L. Stephenson. chairman of a committee set up at the last meet- ing to investigate the subject, quoting from the Municipal Act said “The area of a town or vill- age shall not exceed 500 acres for the first 1,000 or less with 200 ac- res or fraction thereof added for each additional thousand or less of population." Taking our school population as a basis it is estimâ€" ated that in S. S. 13 and Union Section No. 1 we have some 2,000 or less of population. This popula- tion is scattered over too large an area to comply with the Municipal Act. Again quoting from the act it says ‘a petition must be pres- ented signed by one half of the residents whose names are on the last assessment roll and at least one-half -of the assessed value of the‘ lands must be represented on this petition. ' Contract Awarded For The New Markham Tp. Offices' Mr. E. L. McCarron, the district’s representative on WhitchurchoTp. Council was present at this meet- ing. Asked by the president Mr. Wm. Hope for some advice on this question, Mr. McCarron pointed out the~the assessment, inrhis op- inion is not big enough to carry but a local program of policing, roads, social services, etc. He mentioned Kirkland Lake as an ex- ample of a district wealthy enough and large enough to be a city but it prefers to remain part of the township under Reeve Mrs. Anne Shipley Other places which have incorporated are, quoting Mr. Mc- Carron “very sorry they took this step." They were much better off under the protective custody of the township fathers. This petition must be presented to the local council who will dir- ect that a special census be taken the cost of this census to be borne by the petitioners. E. L. McCarron Present Thornhill Horticultural SOciety Sponsoring Junior Flower Show On Tuesday, September 9, the Thornhill and District Horticultur- al Society is sponsoring a Flower, Vegetable and Hobby Show for the Public School children of Mark- ham-Vaughan School Area No. 1 and Junior Horticultural members. Exhibits will be received between 7.30 p.m. and 8.15 p.m. The Classes are 1. Six Cosmos. 2. Six Zinnias. 3. Six Marigolds. 4. Six of any other flower. 5. Collection of flow- ers. 6. Collection of Vegetables. 7. Your Hobby. 8. Arrangement in a dish garden, using figurines, moss etc. 9. Arrangement of leaves and foliage. Friday, August 29, ' was Press and Radio Day at the Canadian Na- tional Exhibition. Mrs. Kate Ait- ken, Women's Director, entertained members of the Press and Radio to luncheon and tea and a tour of the grounds. The luncheon was served in the picnic grounds to the east of the Electric Building, where tables were set up under the trees. Besides the delicious food, it was very interesting to meet women who have made names for them- selves in their various fields. Seat- ed at our table were Mrs. Caroline Ion, women‘s editor of the Era and Express, Newmarket; Greta Lucas, a commentator on CKFH; Mrs. Laura Rolling, King. and myself. Receiving at the tea in the W0- men’s Building later in the after- noon were Mrs. J. A. Northey, Mrs. Allan Lamport, Mrs. A. B. Cooper, Mrs. E. E. H. Wright, Mrs. Harry 1. Price, Mrs. O. P. Johnston and Mrs. J. A. Scythes. Pouring tea were Mrs. Horace T. Hunter. Mrs. R. A. Farquharson. Mrs. H. G. Kimber. Mrs. J. R. Nairn and Mrs. H. C. Hindmarsh. Press Representatives Enjoy Press & Radio Day At The Ex. The tour of the grounds was bro- ken up by the heat. Most of the group preferred to sit on the grandstand or find a cool spot for themselves By the time this is in print, the Exhibition will be about overlf you have not seen the grandstand performance try to do so in éhe next three days. Jack AthIu: has ThHe meeting commences at 8 p By L. Stephenson Major Alec McKenzie M.L.A.. who had been invited to attend spoke a few words of greeting and said he was ready to assist the council when ever he was asked to do so. Reason for Incorporationr A general discussion on the sub- ject of incorporation brought out some of the reasons why incorp- oration was sought. Chief one was that taxes are high and roads are all private ones except the south lake road which has been taken over now that it is improved. On all other roads the residents must pay for repairs under “local improvements” which means extra cost over and above the general taxes. Mr. E. L. McCarron said “the planning board of Whitchurch township is working with the Tor- onto Industrial Commission, trying to get industry for the district.’ With two lakes within a mile of each other plenty of water is avail able also an abundance of labour is already in the district. To Hold Over Decision It was moved by Mr. M. F. Mc~ Leod and seconded by Mr J P. Hadcock that the question of in- corporation be left over for six months at which time the subject will be reviewed by the ratepayers association, This motion was car- ried by the meeting. Want 30 Mile Zone Mr. Wm. Houting brought in a motion that all roads around the area be declared a 30 mile zone. A' letter will be sent to Whitchurch Council stating the reasons for this request and asking them to contact the Dept. of Highways. The reasons given were fresh gravel, two schools, built up areas, and turns in the roads, and the most important, the safety of children using the roads. Mr. E. L. McCarron told the meeting that a permit to use Will- ow Beach hall for dances would not be granted until the owners had put the building in a proper state of repair. m. and will be held in the United Church Hall, Elizabeth Street, Thornhill, just off No. 7 highway West. All children are welcome and those who have tended their own gardens this summer are inâ€" vited to exhibit their flowers and vegetables and we are hoping for a varied collection of hobbies. Prizes will be awarded on a point system, and the ten children having the highest points will be the lucky winners. An interesting program has been arranged including a singâ€" song, quiz contest, films and rev freshments. Please keep this date in mind and remember to come to the United Church Hall on Septem- her 9, laden with entries. done a tremendous job. The mus ic, ballet, scenery and lighting all add up to a magnificent spectacle on “Canadiana”. The sell-nut for every evening proves that when good entertainment is offered the people take advantage of it 'l‘oni Martin's comment was that "this show would play on Broadway for months at a top price of $8. I am proud to be a part of it." The grandstand is built ' so' that 'the stage is visible from the farthest seat and loud speakers carry the voices. One should mention the circus and vaudeville acts put on from 7 p.m. till 8.30. The best in trapeze, acrobats, trained horses and elephants, and of course the scarlet coated Mounties in the fa- mous musical ride make up a four- hour program that no one should mlSS. James Butler New Cadi For York Twp. Next week a traffic court for York Township will be estab- lished and will be held every Tuesday in York Twp. munici- pal building. Previously York Twp. trafiic cases were heard in the York County Court. Presiding magistrate for the new court will be James But- ler J .P., of Richmond Hill, who for some time has been assist- ant.to Magistrate 0. M. Mar- tin at the County Court. Will Receive Prov. Grant Towards Cost Of Garage Markham Township‘s proposed new Township offices to be erect- ed at Buttonville are one more step closer to becoming a reality when on Tuesday a majority of Council awarded the contract for its construction to a Mr. W. A. Stephenson of Newtonbrook at the price of $53,523. The actual res- olution moved and seconded by Deputy-Reeve A. James and Coun- cillor C. Hooper read as follows: “That this Council accept the re- vised tender of W. A. Stephenson of $53,523 for the Township offices at Buttonville and that the Reeve sign the contract with above nam- e contractor.” However the decis- ion to build was not a unanimous one. On a recorded vote on the resolution as requested by Councillor A. LeMasurier, Reeve Timbers, Deputy-Reeve James, Councillor Hooper and Councillor Lennie voted in favour, while Councillor LeMasurier was op- osed. The Township Solicitor will now )proach the Ontario Municipal card in order to secure their ap- vroval for the issuance of deben- Lures to cover the cost of this new building. The total cost of these offices will be borne by the Town- ship as Municipal offices are not eligibleAfor a Provincial grant. Mr. Stephenson a taxpayer in Markham Township was among the six contractors who submitted a tender on the job when the ‘last group of bids was called in August. At that time the prices ranged from a high of $78, 779 to a low of $50, 447. Dr. C. Cowan of Richmond Hill, who was called to attend Mrs. Lou- is Barter, of Richvale, summoned the local br' ade to bring its res- uscitator to elp revive the woman. Answering the call were Fire Chief Alf. Stong. and firemen Russell Lynett and James Pollard. This is the second time they have been called upon to use their resuscita- tor. ' Three Richmond Hill firemen are credited with saving the life of a Richvale woman, who was seized with a heart attack early Tuesday morning of last week. The firemen worked over Mrs. Barter for about an hour until an ambulance from Wright and Tay- lor’s arrived to take her to the Toronto General Hospital. Russ- ell Lynett accompanied her in the ambulance, and according to Mr. Barter, it was the constant use of the resuscitator that pulled his wife through the most difficult time of her attack. Use Of Firemens’ Resuscitator Saves Life-Richvale Res. The latest report on the condi- tion of Mrs. Barter is that she is progressing favourably, but is still not out of danger. Mr. C. Hooper, Markham Town- ship councillor, reported seeing a large Eagle on his farm near But- tonville last Tuesday. He and his son noticed the bird while working in one of the fields. Mr. Hooper estimated the bird had a six foot wingspread. but was unable to de- termine the actual type of eagle. .The .Junior‘ Garden. competition sponsored by V. J. O’Malley, Set- tlement Supervisor for the Veter- an’s Land‘Act in Markham and Vaughan townships, has been a ter- rific success this year. There were 60 entrants in the competition from whom 17 winners were pick- ed: the winners were quite evenly distributed through the difierent age groups. - The‘ judges. Russ Gomme; Dis- trict Horticulturalist, and John Lundy, Regional Supervisor both of VL.A. inspected the individual gardens of the entrants as a basis for “their final decision. Mr. O’- Malley, who is a resident of Rich- mond Hill, was very pleased with the enthusiasm of the children and the good show they made. V. L. A. Garden Competition Is GreatSuccess,SeventeenWinners The cash prizes were donated through the courtesy of local bus- iness men and veterans’ groups. Among the contributors -were the North York Vets Club, Woodbridge Branch of Canadian Legion, Union- ville Veterans’ Club; Sheppard and Gill Lumber Co., Butler & Baird Lumber Co., Perkins Farm and EAGLE SEEN HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 District Sport News On Page 6 The contractor estimated he will be ready to commence actual building operations within 10 days to two weeks after the contract has been signed. Reeve Timbers stated he expects to affix his signa- ture to the contract within the next few days. The Building Commit- tee and the Contractor also plan to hold a joint meeting in order to iron out any further details. Township Garage Further on the subject of build- ing Clerk C. Hoover tabled a let- ter from J. V. Ludgate. District Highways Engineer stating the De- partment of Highways will pay a Provincial subsidy on' the Town- ship's new garage at Buttonv"le. The township will now receive $ 7,- 500 in the form of a grant towards the cost of this garage which is be- ing built on a cost plus basis with an overall limit of $35,000. The matter of this garage has been a subject of controversy among the members ever. since the awarding of its contract on a cost plus basis last June to a Mr. Spang of Pick- ering township. Originally the Department of Highways refused to approve the township’s proced- ure in the awarding of the con- tract, which approval is necessary for grant purposes. On the strength of a resolution passed at the Aug- ust 11 meeting the Reeve and Road Committee (James and Hooper) re- cently visited the Minister of Highways in a further attempt to have the Department grant the Township :1 Provincial subsidy to« wards its cost. Now that the Council- has been successful in‘its efforts the Department will pay half the cost of building this gar- age Treasurer Applicants The members opened four appli- Cations submitted by individuals applying for the position of ‘l‘own- ship Treasurer. The deadline for those applying ended August 30. No decision was reached and the applications will be considered fur- ther by the Council at a future meeting. Increase ‘Resident Hunting License The Gouncil has decided to raise the yearly pheasant hunting license fee for Township residents from 25 cents to 50 cents. Licenses to non-residents will still sell for $2.50. The township can’t raise the price to outsiders as $2.50 is the limit as set by the ProvinclaI government. Markham in conjunction with Whitchurch and King township! plans to engage Mr. A. Bissett, Toronto lawyer, to represent them at the October hearing on North York’s appeal against the county’s equalized assessment. The Richvale Chapel Sunday School bus will cover North Yonge St. Beginning this Sunday, Septem- ber 7, a Langdon’s bus will carry children to and from Sunday School between Oak Ridges and Richvale. Richvale Sunday Sch. Bus Now many children living out< side of a regular TTC bus schedule will be able to attend an afternoon service at 3 pm. A Langdon’s bus will leave Oak Ridges at 2.30 p.m., then pass through Jefierson at 2.35, Elgln Mills 2.40, Richmond Hill 2.45, Yongehurst Rd. 2.50 and finally stopping at Richvale at 3 p.m. The bus driver will stopifor any children who may be waiting on the west side of Yonge St. Home Equipment, H. W. Mortson and Richmond Hill Dairy, all of Richmond Hill; Answeil Ltd., Thornhill; Gravely Canadian Co.,‘ Toronto, H. R. Lenhardt, Richvale; Chas. Ireland & Son, Richvale; F. Robson, Maple; Chas. Maynard 8; Son, Unionville. The winners were as follows Group 1, 9 & Under Jacqueline Duncan, Thomhill, $10; Bobby Sproule. R. R. 1, Rich- mond Hill, $8; Walter Austin, Un- ionville $5; Terry Townsend, of Thornhill $3; Ch1istine Marson, R. R. 2 Gormley. $2; Lynda Johnston, Maple, $1. Group 2 - 9 to 13 R. 2 Gormley, $2 cher, Thornhill $1 Group 3 Gordon Crulche Group 4 Ronald Brice, Maple $10; Sheila Miller, Richvale, $8; Douglas Cut- ler, R. R. 1 Maple. $5; Dawn Wil- son. Thornhill. $3; Laurie East, R. R. 2 Gormley, $2; Stephen Crut- Helen Calder and Frank Caldgr of Maple $5 each; Laurence Brice, Maple $5; Kerry Brock, R. R. 1, Richmond Hill, $2. . Thornhill, $2