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W. S. COOK. Editor The recently announced decision of Principal Investments Ltd., Toronto, to build a. $3 million Shopping Centre comâ€" plete with extensive parking facilities at 'the corner of Bathurst and Lawrence Ave. doesn’t augur well for the self-contained communities in this district. It is known that both the T. Eaton Co. and the Robert Simpson Co. have in mind mammoth developments well north of the city. Eaton‘s have purchased more than 100 acres north of Sheppard Ave., between the CPR’s main line and the new Barrie Highway. The multi-million doll- ar Simpson Shopping Centre will also be handily located for the motoring shopper. The new Spadina road extension will run right past this 60 acre development. The Toronto by-pass highway- will feed shop- pers in from the Eastern and Western sec- tions of the Metropolitan area. The Bayview project, which it is be- lieved, is sponsored by the O’Keefe inter- ests, will compare favourably to the luxur- ious centres which have sprouted around Long Island, New York. Many, if not all of the buildings will be of cut stone and a. distinctive style of lighting will permit window space to be kept at a minimum. A chain grocery store and a. service station have already been constructed. Buildings to come include a hardware store, a drug This latest Centre is another step to- ward the setting up of rural shopping ar- eas on Toronto’s fringes. Other shopping centres, planned or un- der construction in the northern part of the Metropolitan area are at Wilson Ave and Jane Street, Wilson Ave. at Winston Park, Lawrence Ave. at Keele Street, Yonge Street at Church Ave:, Bayview Ave, at York Mills Road, and 111 the trian- gle formed by the juncture of 0' Connor Drive and Victoria Park Ave. A preview of the Shopping Centres to come are the modern construction at Bayview and York Mills Road and the Crangr Centre on'WiIson Ave. at Jane St. THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, mint-5., October Yer-‘9?" An Independent Weekly _. Established 1878 wncuumyns 8‘ iption Rate $2750 per year; to the United States $3.00; 5c Single Copy " Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association . J. E. SMITH. M.P., Publisher NV“?- Editnr ALVERNA SMITH, Associate Editor ROBIN H000 CBUKING SCHflfll. TICKETS 35 cents Tues., Wed.,,Thurs. -Oct 7, 8, 9 St. Mary’s. Anglican Church Evening Guild of Richmond Hill SHOPPING BAGS 0F GROCERIES Telephone TUrner 4-1261 “Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa” Given Away I Shopping Centres Present A Challenge 'Masonic Hall MRS. R. V. GRAHAM FREE PRIZES AND This school will be conducted by QEIJB {metal At 8 pm. Each Day under the auspices of the to be held at the More than ever before the local busi- nessman in every area needs the active guidance of enthusiastic Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade. A Cham- ber of Commerce can supply the organiza- tion and direction the individual merchant so badly needs to help him solve the numerous problems concerned with to- day’s complex retailing problems such as adequate parking facilities. advertising campaigns, and satisfactory public rela- tions. But what is even more far reaching in the final analysis is the changes these Shopping Centres may cause on our rural areas by simply weakening our separ- ate communities and altering the shopping habits of many of our suburban dwellers. store, a dry goods shop and a hairdressing establishment. Most municipalities require that each shopping centre must .provide parking space on a 2 to 1 ratio to building space. All will have large parking lots. At least four of the proposed centres are tying in theater developments with the theatre in the showing area. ~1 ,L uuuuuuu vrr...° __ -7" When shopping centres provide such large parking areas, it is easy to visualize people driving great distances to do their shopping. This new trend in retailing pre- sents a scrious threat to the local inde- pendent merchant. If our communities are to maintain their separate identity then means must be found to induce at least a majority of our residents to continue to buy at home. The commercial establish- ments located in our villages and towns are an essential part of our overall community. They in common with our Churches, Ser- vice plubs, Boards of Education, Munici- pal Councils play an important role in sup- plying the separate autonomy that goes to make up the distinctive character of our communities. Well planned and well financed Shopâ€" ping Centres can prove tough competition to the local independent retailer in our vill- ages and towns. 2,7 1952 AT THE DOOR lumnn‘ unrr :UREAU ,mcuu‘nofls September 18. 1902 Markham Council: Harper-Morâ€" rison, that the treasurer pay the following gravel accounts: Robt Ash, 62 yds.. $6.20; J. G. Freeman. 184 yds. $19.60; Robt. Mustard, 10 Mrs. $1.00 Patsy Grant of Aurora well known along Yonge St.. as a fish pedlar. shot himself yesterday and died. ' Herr Mark Mendelsohn. the phrenologist, has been kept busy during the week writing out charts for those whose heads he has ex- amined. Many parents and guar- dians have been fortunate in con- sulting the clever phrenologist be- fore deciding on a profession or trade for their children. Richmond Hill won the lacrosse match against Aurora by a score of 6-5. EARLY SETTLERS Colonels Bridgford and Moodle David Bridgford was born in Scotland in 1792 and came with his parents to Canada in 1797 to settle near Richmond Hill. In 1812, on the advice of Bishop Strachan, David Bridgford volun- teered to avoid the draft. On en- tering the army, he‘ received the commission of Lieutenant in the 3rd Regiment pf the York Militia. I like the way we modify some expressions here in Canada. Take the word lazy, for instance. When I was a lad in the north of Eng- land to be called lazy was an in- sult. We seldom use the express- ion now. If a man is indolent and shiftless, we say, “He lacks ambi- tion.” Now, there's charity for you! Likewise when people are eith- er morbid or hysterical; down in q.“Rml“mlMlll“l““lml\lmmmll\m\\ll\\\l\llWNW‘WW“'F E TODAY'S QUOTATION g “We cannot help a man in i the straits of life without helping God. " - e11mmlmmmummmmmmmmmmmmmummnmmmm1: Ilummm High School re-opened with an attendance of about 60. Colonel Bridgford saw much ac- tion during the war. being at De- troit when the Americans surren- dered and at Queenston Heights when Brock fell. He also took part in the battles at Chippewa, Lundy’s- Lane and Fort Erie and was among those a Fort York when the magazine exploded killing ab- out 200 Americans who had seized the fort. On December 4, 1837, he was captured by Lount and his rebel followers who were marching to meet Wm. Lyon Mackenie at Mont- gomery‘s Tavern, but was relased when he promised to go home and stay there. He returned home but on hearing the intentions of the insurgents he contacted Col. Moo- die, a retired officer, who lived just north of the village and the two set out on horses for Govern- ment House in York to give the alarm. When they reached the road- block at Montgomery’s Tavern. Col. Bridgford suggested by-‘pass- ing by a longer but much safer route but Moodie refused and ap- plying the spurs he tried to break through the block set up by he rebels. He was shot down by the sentrles and died within two hours in the Tavern. Bridgford, how- ever, in a rapid dash for safety, outsmarted the rebels and manag- the dumps or living on th moun- tain-tops, we say they are, "emot- ionally unstable” or. "somewhat temperamental." That let's them down gently because very clever people are said to be temperamen- ta]. I am thinking just now of those who habitually fall off the deep- end and with little or no provoca- tion conclude that they don’t am- ount to much. That is bound to be an unhappy and even danger- ous frame of mind. A great schoolmaster said he never went out of his way to deflate a boy be- cause enough happens to the av. erage man to humble him and to take away any lad's selfâ€" assur- ance may be a cruel thing. It is true that many fine men and women have been subject to fits of depression. Moses prayed that he might die. and several cen- turies later Elijah requested that God would take away his life. Martin Luther lost heart so com- pletely that his wife asked him if he thought God was dead. There have even been comedians who visited psychiatrists in order to be cheered up. There are a lot of people who are emotionally un- stable and don't know what to do about it. ‘It must be nearly three thous- and years ago since a writer in the Book of Proverbs had this to say about some he knew: "He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down and without walls.” And at that time it was serious for any city to be without walls. A physical check-up by a good doctor is a good place to begin. Dr. Hugh Black says life has a physical basis. That is an elem- entary truth not always realized. Our quotation today is by Ian Maclaren: OFF THE DEEP END Excerpts from the files of The Liberal Home paper of the Richmond Hill district since 1878 25 YEARS AGO September 22. 1927 fl 50 YEARS AGO Tweedsmair History 'ay Back \Vhenn ARTICLE 6 At a special meeting. the village council decided to circulate three petitions to Yonge St. residents relative to curbs and gutters in conjunction with the paving of Yonge St. Beginning October 1, all vehicles using the highways at night must carry lights and all cars equipped with four wheel brakes mu<t carry in the rear 8 small triangular brake sign that has been approved by the Dept. of? Highways. When Elijah was despondent he was told to eat and drink and af- ter refreshment his despondency abated. Giant souls have lived in dwarfed bodies but all things be- ing equal a healthy body is one safe path to emotional control. Faith is the providence and guidance of God; is the strongest guarantee of sound mental and spiritual health. No greater cal- amity can befall any of us than to lose our faith in God and His in- terest in us. “Any man who can say cheerfully that he is an ath- iest is a fool." said Dr. Campbell Morgan. To lose faith in the goodness and wisdom of God is nothing to boast about; it is the soul's dark hour. 10 YEARS AGO September 17 1942 The Richmond Hill “Farm Com- mandos” are appearing in a film called “Bringing in the Sheaves” prepai’ed by the Ontario Farm Ser- vice Board. The habit of prayer should be formed and strengthened. Not a spasmodic and irregular duty but a practice. which comes as natur- al as breathing. When Paul wrote: “Pray without ceasing” he could not have been thinking of audible prayer â€" that would be imposs- ible. Prayer has to do with the whole of life and is not confined to certln occasions. It is an at- Richmond Hill bowling rink of veterans scored a 19-9 victory over Workworth at Bowmanville last Friday. The rink comprised Geo. Ball, Harry Thompson, Walker Hall and Gid. Moodie. Did You Know? 5â€" The daily ration for a soldier in the Queen's Rangers, who cut ~Yonge St. through to the Holland River, was 1 lb. flour, 1 1b. salt pork, 4 oz. of rice and a little butter at a cost of 6d per day deducted from his pay. Bridgford Ave., in Richmond Hill ’is named after Col. Bridgford. to certin occasions. It is an at- titude of the soul; trusting, rever- ent and worshipful. It is an an- chor of the soul: the most power- ful of all steadying and comfort- ing practices. Here is the Prom- ise: “Thou wilt keep him in per- fect peace-whose mind is stayed on Thee." Another remedy for depression is by the path of service. The en- emy of peace of mind is intros- pection just as the surest way to deep satisfaction is a genuine in- terest in the welfare of others. Men find God in different ways; for some it is the beauty of the world in which they live; for oth- ers the supreme authority of the Bible. There are others who find Him in the service of their fellow- men. Here are the unforgettable words of Jesus: “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." The Presbyterian congregation is celebrating the 125th anniver- sary of its founding this Sunday. In his private life Col. Bridgford was proprietor of Richmond ‘Hill's first hotel. (It was the largest building in the village at that time; 2 storey high of log construction). The hotel was a favourite spot for military men for many years and was located behind the present building at No. 11 Centre Street West. He lived here for many years with his wife, the former Lucy Stegman, daughter of John Stegman, the surveyor. . ed to get to Government House un- noticed. After helping to organize York's defenses from within, he started north to raise volunters for the British’ cause. At Montgomery’s Tavern he was taken prisoner by the rebels who were in control of the Inn, but was quickly released by the York Mllltla which freed all the rebels' prisoners and burn- ed the building. NOTE: â€" The home of Colonel Moodie was later moved into the village and still stands at 177 Yonge St. North. In 1850 Col. Bridgford was e1- ected councillor in Vaughan Twp. and served as deputy-reeve from 1852 until 1858 when he became reeve of Vaughan Township. In 1868, Col. Bridgford passed away at the age of '75 from natural caus- es, a rather unique end for a man who had risked his life so many times for his new country. Presbyterian Choir, Maple 2 pm. OCTOBER 4 MASONIC HALL B A Z A A‘R HOME BAKING AFIERNODN TEA The anniversary supper and ba- zaar of the Carrville United Church Woman's Association held on Tues- day evening was very successful. even though the weather was not the best. The supper consisted of a delicious salad plate along with jellies and pies, cakes and tarts. The bazaar was well patronized. the young folk patronized the home-made candy table very often. Mrs. John Baker won a purse. A special feature of the evening was when Rev. Kent asked Mr. Ken Kirk and his bride-toâ€"be, Miss Bet- ty Belle of Toronto to come for- ward and they were presented with a lovely table lamp by Robert Mid- dleton on behalf of the Carrville friends and neighbours of Ken Kirk. The young people express- ed their appreciation and extend- ed an invitation to the Carrville folk to visit them in their new home in Toronto. W. A. Anniversary Supper There was a lovely display of genuine leather purses and wall- ets, which were made by a mem- ber of the church, Mr. Waterman of Pemberton Crescent. Three-year-old Linda watched her aunt unpack, waiting excited- ly for her present. At last two bean bags were produced, one red and one blue. “Which one would you like?” asked the visitor. "One is for you and the other is for Skip- py-n Without hesitation, Linda re- plied: “I want Skippy’s." BOSTON .......... $23.85 PITTSBURGH $16.05 DETROIT ........... 11.45 NEW YORK $21.70 (Surcharge Included) Tickets and Information of A few members of the Woman‘s Association met at the home of Mrs. A. Read. the president, with a representation from Thornhill Woman's Association to plan the luncheon the two associations will be serving at Thornhill on~ Octo- ber 8, at the gathering of all the W A's of Toronto Centre Presby- tery. Home and School Cer‘rville Home and School As- sociation will hold its first meeting October 9, at 8 pm. in the school. of the seaSon on Thursday evening This meeting is taking the form of meeting the teachers, our senior teacher is Mrs. Gilbert and the junior teacher is Miss Wil_son. All parents and friends are urged to attend. It was decided to serve cold meat and salads and pie. The Carrvllle ladies are to be responsible for the supplying of the pies and Thorn- hill ladies the salads. When the arrangements were completed Miss Mary Read served a very tasty lunch to the ladies. ROBERT’S RADIAL SIN. Com: Mrs. Bert Middleton Telephone Maple 130:3 "With living costs so high one has to be careful of expenses even when taking a trip. That's why the low bus fares appeal to meâ€" I have a little extra 3 to spend on enter- % tainment or for W some of my shop- ‘ ping while I’m 0 away. And travel- ‘1 ling by bus these days is really enjoyable." RICHMOND HILL FARES ARE LOW ROUND TRIP TURNER 4-1841 Toronto Fares CARRVILLE (Subjod ’0 change) 2 Please Note: Last Complete Show, Wednes- day & Thursday, October 8 & 9 at 830 pram. h; Rlcbmmd Telephone TUrner 4-1351 Wednesday & Thursday â€" October 8 & 9 Monday 40 Friday shows 7 and 9 pm. Saturdays and Holidays continuous from 6.30 Last complete Show approximately 9.45 p.m. Saturday and Holiday Matinees 2 pm. Free Parking at rear of Theatre. (Entrance from Church lawn Plly by Knuth Gum - Bmd upon a novel by James Mum“ m I nary by touts Slams Friday & Saturday â€"â€" October 3 & 4 Monday & Tuesday â€" October 6 & 7 mrfinmeWmmm-mnmwm Mm ”HARRY 10E BROWN - plus m H ”mm Audrey Lon: lynn Bali owned by FRANKIE LAINE BILLY DANIELS TERRY MO0IIE JEROME COURTLAND TONI ARDEN ‘12 (Entrance from Church. St.) IRVING PlfiHfl.