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. , h uwu lcu u.- nuuw 15 1:. 1905510": to secure I oecause or moreased population.”| $79 to attend the wedding. lMarkham villag WWWWW W WWW, OCTOBER 30 â€"- Thursday. Hall- owe’en Buffet Supper at Trinity Church Hall, Thornhill 5.30 to 8 m. Adults $1.25, childrén vscha.‘ mission by ticket only. c2w15 OCTOBER 29 â€" Wednesday. Bin- go will be held under the auspices of L.O.L. 2368 in the Orange Hall at 8 pm. General games. Share the Wealth. Jack Pot $10. General admission 35c. c2w16 OCTOBER 30 â€" Thursday. Hal- lowe’en Bufiet Supper at Trinity Churgh_ ‘Ijlall, Thox:n_l_1ill, 5.30â€"8 p. m 3mm mm 9 92 OCTOBER 29 â€" Wednesday. A meeting of the Canadian War Brides Association will be held at the home of Mrs. F. Rollinson. Wood Lane, Richmond Hill. c1w17 OCTOBER 29 â€" Wednesday. Au- tumn tea and bake sale at Carrville United Church from 2.30 to 5 p.m.. sponsored by the WA. c1w17 OCTOBER 26 â€" Sunday. Anniv- ersary services at Victoria Square United Church. The guest speaker at 11 am. and 7.30 pm. will be Rev. Terry V. Hart of Kirkland Lake United .Church. Special mus- ic at 11 ’a.m. by Victoria Square United Church choir. Special mus- ic at 7.30 pm. by \Voodbridge Un- ited Church Choir. Everyone wel- come. ' _ c1ww17 OCTOBER 27 â€" Monday. Square Dance at the Lions Hall. Aurora. at 8.30 pm. Admission 50c. 03w15 People read it to find out "what’s doing" â€" the “Coming Events" column of The Liberal. It does A job cheaply, easily, quickly. Tele- phone TUrner 4-1261. 'OCTOBER 25 â€" Saturday. Bazaar Thornhill Presbyterian Church Hall. Auspices of the Fortnighters Club. Time 3.00 pm. c3w15 SUTTON : Plans have been sub- mitted to Ottawa for the erection of a 520 foot dock at the York 'County Park. Assessment of the township also showed a jump. with assessor's valuations this year being $3,279,- 322 as compared to $3,177,000 last year. Population in the Township of Whltchurch increased by 301 dur- ing the past year, it was revealed when the assessor's report was presented to council recently. Last year's figures were 4,696 and this year's 9.997. Rumour has it that expected increases will bump the ownship over the 5,000 mark in the next few days. Population Increase In Whitchurch Twp. SCARBORO : Frigidaire Products of Canada Ltd. has opened a new $11,000,000 plant here. NORTH YORK : Two new public schools are planned for the area next year . SUTTON : The York County Pol- ice Association presented the mun- icipalities of Sutton, Georgina and North Gwillimbury with portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh. BEAVERTON : The town is being photographed for a Canadian tele- vision feature programme. Miss George has been ac- tively associated with the Eur- opean Christian Mission of Brooklyn, New York, for the past five years. She was born and educated in Toronto, re- ceiving her High School edu- cation at Malvern Collegiate. Miss George spent a short time here in the village with her parents bafore leaving for Africa. Miss George was sent under the _sponsorship of Waverley Road Baptist Church and the People’s Church, Bloor St., in Toronto, and will join with other missionaries of the Af- rica Inland Mission to help in its work in the leper colony. Miss Madeline Hope George. Reg. N., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Laughlin, 49 High- land Lane. Richmond Hill, sailed on the Queen Mary ear- ly this month for Tanganyika, British East Africa, where she will spend the next five years as a missionary in the leper colony there. Reeve Marshall McMurchy of Vaughan Township in con- versation with The Liberal to- day stated he favored retain- ing the new schedule of North Yongc bus fares until it can be established they are suffic- ient to pay operating expens- es. "vawe find after a fair trial they are too high I will favor reducing them” he said. “I am not interested in the line returning a profit on op- erations, but I do not think we should be in the position of having to tax the ratepay- ers for a deficit." Leaves For Africa As Missionary News From Next Door Favors Present Bus Fare Rates .v.v.v.v.w.v.v.w V V Coming Even ts NOVEMBER 15 â€" Saturday. Ba- zaar and Tea in Vellore Commun- ity Hall at 3 pm. Sale of aprons, knitted goods. quilts, miscellaneous articles. touch and take table, home baking, candy. Tea 25c, un- der the auspices of the Vellore Sr. W. I. c1w17 NOVEMBER 8 â€" Saturday from 2 to 5 pm. the Jefierson School Community Club is holding its first bazaar. Many interesting fea- tures; afternoon tea, home baking. etc. c3w17 NOVEMBER 3 â€" Monday 8 pm. Thor C. Hansen, Art Director Pub- ‘lic Relations Dept, British Amer- ican Oil Co.. Ltd., will give an il- lustrated address on Arts and Crafts in Richmond Hill United Church under the auspices of the Evening W.A. Silver collection. c2w17 NOVEMBER 1 â€" Saturday, 8.30 pm. The Jefferson School Com- munity Club is having a hard-time masquerade with square dancing and cards. Admission 25c. 02w17 NOVEMBER 1 â€" Saturday. Maple Community and .School Club an- nual bazaar and afternoon tea will be held in the Masonic Hall, Maple. from 2.30 to 5 p.m. Lucky draws. c1w17 OCTOBER 31 â€" Friday. Hallow- e'en dance at Victoria Square Hall to Norm Burling's orchestra. Ad- mission 50c. Cafeteria. c2w17 p.m. Adults $1.25, children 75c. Admission by ticket only. For tick- ets phone Mrs. G. R. Davie, AV. 5- 2287 or Miss Jane McLaren AV. 5- 1083. c1w17 Some years later a part of the Isaac Murray farm was given so that a new church could be built. This church was opened in 1872, where the present church now stands. and it is this 80th birth- day that the cdngregation plans to celebrate next month. From On Sunday, November 9, Teston United Church will hold its 80th anniversary with special services of Thanksgiving and rededication. The church history began in 1870, when a log cabin was erected on the Teston sideroad, by the Wes- leyan Methodists. The log church was known as Hadwin's Chapel, or Hadwen’s Appointment. At that time it was part of the Richmond Hill charge, and Rev. Thomas Hadwen, a Wesleyan minister was its first minister. He had been ordained to the ministry in Eng- land. His descendents are still prominent' in the church activ- ities today. Present Church dates back to 1872 Teston United Church To Celebrate 80 Anniversary in turn takes them to the local council. (It sounded like your problems would get lost in this set-up. As a resident for 20 years this reporter has always found it very easy to approach the local council in either King or Whit- church and discuss anything of interest with them). “Ratepayers Associations should not be used for personal gain. Guard against the person who wants to use the By Mrs. C. L. Stephenson The Oak Ridges United Ratepayâ€" ers Association held its second meeting in Oak Ridges School. on Tuesday, October 21. President Jack Carlo presided and the sec- retary Vernon Sheldrake read the minutes. Mr. Harry LeMasurier of the Langstai’f Ratepayers Assoc- iation was guest speaker and out- lined on the blackboard the qual- ities that make for good citizenship. A good citizen accepts his respon- sibility in the municipal organiza- tion. Starting with the municipal council. school board and church, he told his audience that these three must function, and that the ratepayers association’ and the Home and School organizations were a help to these first three in governing the township. He ex- plained that the Home and School could not enter into anything polâ€" itical. If they wished to approach council with any problems relating to education they must do so through the school board. Any political problemszmust be taken to the ratepayers association who Sunday, November .9 VOLUME LXXIV. NUMBER 17. Harry LeMasurier Guest SpeakerAt Newiy Formed ORidges‘RatepayersAs’n Nominating Committee Set Up North York Council has already referred the matter to the Munici- pal Board for a ruling. Markham township has fallen in behind North York township in re- questing the TTC to immediately revert back to the 1951 fare struc- ture and schedules in the case of the North Yonge Bus Line. The following resolution received the unanimous support of the Coun‘ cil at last Monday's meeting. “Whereas public indignation has arisen concerning bus fares on the North Yonge Bus line, be it there- fore resolved Markham Township negotiate towards a restoration of the 1951 fares and reduced services for a trial period. Such trial period to end December 31, 1952." Councillor A. LeMasurier wantâ€" ed to know “is it possible to secure Markham Twp. Follows North York In Requesting T. T. C. To Revert Back To 1951 Bus Fares GEORGINA ISLAND : A survey is being conducted to determine if a hydro line to the island is warrant- ed. Earth Y onge Bus Line FENELON FALLS : Dr. Foster Graham has been chosen as the Liberal candidate for the Victoriaâ€" Haliburton riding. _-- "an-“u. of One of the earliésffls'ettlers, Mr. T. Chapman. Shortly after Confederation in 1867, the community was given the name of Teston, so named after the village of Teston. Kent. England, which was the birthplace Before the first log church was built, families had lived in the district for over twenty years. A little over 100 years ago, an Englishman named Thane, emi- grated to Canada from the village of Heysham, Lancashire. He built his home in this village. and his house still stands, though it has undergone re-modelling. The village honoured Mr. Thane by taking the name of Thanesville. Most of the early settlers in this area come from Lancashire, and many of them were relatives. Given Name Teston. 1872 until 1882 Teston formed part of the Kleinburg charge, when it was joined to Purpleville and Laskay to form a separate circuit. King Charge formed. In 1893, with Laskay and King, it formed the King charge which “‘5 still a happy union. The present minister is Rev. M. R. Jenkinson, whose home is in King City. The president Mr. Jack Carle explained that the executive as at present set up is pro term to get the organization started and asked for a nominating committee to bring in a slate of officers at the next meeting. The following agreed to act as a nominating committee. Mr. D. A. Anderson and Mr; Walter Gerrard from King and Mr. Daniel Cook and Mr. Walter Rickward from Whit- church. Mr. Anderson asked the chair to explain the duties of a nominating committee. Mr. D. A. Anderson asked that all mem- bers of the organization feel free to contact the nominating comm- ittee to suggest suitable people with the qualifications to fill the different offices. That brought from the floor the fact that of he 58 peo- ple present very few were known to each other. One member said (Continued on page 3) organization to gain something for himself he should not be on the executivem said Mr. LeMas- urier. “joint executive of all rate- payers associations in the district had worked out to advantage of all.” The necessity of having good men on the school boards was stressed by the speaker as nearly 50% of all taxes in Ont- ario were spent by the school boards. 47% was the figure for Ontario but in many local dist- ricts due to the heavy influx of population the cost of education reaches as high as 60%. Present Executive. a342, "In Essentials, Unity; In referring to the recently held protest meetings in North York township, Mr. Timbers said “Peop- le of North York demand that the line revert back to the old fares”. Deputy-Reeve A. James felt Coun- cil should possibly set up a Com- mittee to investigate the matter before reaching a decision. “To a large extent”, stated Mr. James. “increased services have resulted because of increased population.” bids from a competing bus line in- stead of always awarding the con- tract to the TTC." “I don't think.” replied Reeve W. Timbers, “any- thing of that nature could be at- tempted until the present agree- ment expires". Councillor A. Len- nie â€" “Unforunately it seems the TTC is in the saddle as far as fares are concerned." SCARBORO : The 30 mile speed limit is being extended to all the thicker populated areas of the township. Richmond Hill fire brigade an- swered a call to 26 Crestwood Rd. on Wednesday morning. When they arrived they discovered that high winds had created a back- draft in the chimney causing smoke and fumes from a space heater to be forced back into the house. No actual damage was done and the smoke was quickly cleared from the house. Presbyterian Church , 135th Anniversary Back - Draft Fills House With Smoke From Heater RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, The Reeve reported also that preliminary work in preparation for Yonge Street paving is pro- gressing well and favored with good weather actual paving should start early next week and be com- pleted by the week end. Reeve W. J. Taylor stated this morning that construction work on the sewers is nearly completed, and it is expected the system will be in operation early in December Sewers Complete Early December The guest speaker on this historical occasion will be Dr. D. V. Wade, M.A., Professor and Lecturer in Knox College. Dr. Wade is one of the out- standing speakers in the church and his message is sure to be helpful and inspiring. There will be special music by the choir. The special service will be at 11 am. and the Minister and members of the congregation extend a special invitation to people of the district to join with them in this special an- niversary observance. A large attendance of mem- bers, former members and friends of Richmond Hill Pres- byterian church is expected next Sunday morning when th econgregation will celebrate its 135th anniversary. A. Melecci Retiring As Choirmaster And Organist United Church Only five of the originals of those who started out with Mr .Melecci in his first choir 29 years ago still remain. They are Mrs. W. Hall, Mrs. M. Do- lan, Mrs. W. Tyndall, Lauder Glass and Wesley Middleton. Mr. Melecci, a resident of Willowdale and prominent in the field of music has taught at his home, Richmond Hill. and at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, for many years. Due to his increased musical obligations of late. which in- clude his larger classes plus rather extensive travelling for a firm of music publishers Mr. Melecci is reluctantly relin- quishing his post at the United Church. However he won‘t be completely excluded from the field of Church Music as he plans to accept the position of choirmaster and organist at the Willowdale United Church. which is situated in his home district. An era in the musical life of the Richmond Hill United Church will end this Sunday when Mr. Adelmo Melecci, or- ganist and choirmaster for the past 29 years will conduct his last musical service. in Non-essentials, Liberty; In all Things, Charity. EWEWL The council chambers were cleared of ratepayers and the press while the new Township Treasurer Mr. D. Ryder was interviewed re- garding his proposed salary and a starting date. Mr. Ryder who al- ready has received the blessing of the Township auditors will com- The members failed to reach any decision on the matter and have until November 1 to make up their minds. Mr. Flaska has sig- nified his offer will expire on that date. Treasurer “This", stated Reeve W. Timbers, “is a very kind offer by Mr. Flas- ka, but it should have been made last Spring”. Continuing the speak- er said, “We tried to stay in Un- ionnville but couldn’t find any land." On suggestion of Councill- or A. Lennie the Reeve read in de- tail Mr. Flaska’s offer. The dele- gation shot further questions at the Council regarding how many ac- tual properties the Council looked into at Unionville. As scheduled a six-man delega- tion from Unionville under the chairmanship of Mr. A. K. Har- rington and including Messrs. M. Findlay, A. Glenny, H. M Tandy, K. E. Deacon and F E. Billingsly,‘ waited on Markham Township Council at Monday’s regular meet- ing in order to renew Mr. L. F. Flaska‘s offer of free land on which to build the new township offices Mr. Flaska, a Unionville farmer has offered to deed 5 acres of farm land situated along No. 7 Highway for use in the construction of the new offices. Work was temporar- ily halted on these offices by the September 29, ruling of the Mun- icipal Board. Unionville Delegation Renew Offer Of Free Land For New Markham Township Offices Class 4 Stubble, horses, L. Field- ing, Woodville. Class 3, sod, horses, Ivvan Bell, Kirkfield. Class 5 Stubble, Bill Thomas, Maple. Fine Weather, Large Entry At King & Vaughan Match There were 53 entries and while this is by no means a record, it is the largest entry in recent yars. Work was completed at an early hour and President Carl Shaw and scretary Ray Jennings ofiiciated at the prize distribution following a sumptuous supper served by the WA. of Kleinburg church. Prize winners were: Class 1 Sod, Stan May, Hornby, Norman Jarvis, Markham. Class 2 Sod, Gerald Bell, Wood- vllle, H. Thaxter, Uxbridge. Favored by ideal weather the annual King and Vaughan Plow- ing Match held Tuesday afternoon at the farm of James Reid, Klein- burg. attracted a large entry, a splendid crowd and was featured by excellent quality plowing and an interesting machinery exhib- ition. Treasurer To Start Wgrlc Monday Prize Winners A precedent will be set in Richmond Hill next Saturday. pctober 25, when brother and sister marry brother and sis- ter. Now this in itself is un- usual but these young couples will be wed in a double cere- mony and it is the first time such a wedding has taken place in the history of the village and perhaps of the district. On Saturday. Stan Ransom Jr. and his sister Helen will wed Bet ty and Harold Mabley, in a ceremony at the United Church The wedding festivities were originally scheduled for Sep- tember 25 but owing to the ill- ness of Stan Ransom Sr. the plans were suspended. How- ever, Stan Sr. is well on the mad to recovery and will be able to attend the wedding. flmicipal Board To Rule THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23rd. 1952 Richmond Hill Against Any Immediate Cut In Bus Fares Class 6 Stubble, horses, Merl To Marry Sister & Brother Brother & Sister The next get togethe} in this ser- ies will be held November 4 in Markham village. This initial meeting held in the Richmond Hill Fire Hall saw Mr. G. W Alexander instructor on the staff of the Fire Marshall's de- partment hold an informative mee- ting with Chief A. Stong and De- puty Chief R. Lynett of Richmond Hill, Chief A. Harrington of Un- ionville. Chief Hooper and the De- puty Chief of Markham village, and Chief C. Jennings and Deputy Chief of Stouffville. Mr. Alex- ander instructed those present on how to gain the maximum results from their equipemnt. The Chiefs will now hold further meetings with their respective brigades and pass on this information to their members. Refreshments were set- ved after the lecture period. First In Series Of Talks About Fire Fighting Thursday of last week marked the beginning of a special series of instruction on fire fighting for the Fire Chiefs and Deputy Chiefs of the Richmond Hill. Unionville, Markham Village and Stoufiville brigades. Mr. W. Renny, Helen Ave., just south of Unionville complained of the condition of the road and ditch near his property. Mr. Benny stated the Council had promised to do the work some two months ago, but still no action had been taken. “Has”, asked Mr. LeMasurier, “all the road budget for gravel been spent”. “No", replied Mr. Buchanan. “Don‘t forget", stated Mr. C. Hooper, “we took money out of the gravel fund and transferred it to the calcium fund." Mr. Teetzel “I dare say no more than $200. has been spent by the township since the people began paying taxes, yet $2,000 will be taken out of Harding Park in taxes for township purposes alone in 1952. Reeve Timbers â€" “This is the first time I have heard of it.” The Road Superintendent reported the roads need scraping and gravel. Road Committee Chairman Mr. James delegated Mr. Buchanan to look into the matter. Mr. J. E. Teetzel waited on Coun- cil in order to abject strenuously to the condition of the roads in Harding Park Subdivision. “I have” stated the speaker, “request- ed the Road Superintendent to fill in the pot-holes but I have receiv- ed no action”. Mr. Teetzel claim- ed there hasn't been a yard of gra- vel put on the roads since they were put in. mence work next Monday at a salary of $3,000 per annum. Delegations Esso Chamfiionship tractor, Nor- man Robson, Maple, Home Class, Norman Jarvis, Markham. Class 15 for secondary school sludents, David Vallance, Rich- mond Hill High, Tom Pick, Rich- mond Hill High. Class 13, Ford Special, Eleanor Armstrong, Brampton, Jim‘Ham- ilton, Sutton; Class 14 tractor, J. Hinds, Wood- bquge, ’I:e_d T_royer Woodbridge. Timbers. Stoufiville, Andrew Wat- son, Woodbridge. Class 7 (no entries). Class 8 Sod, tractors, Joe Tran, Claremont, Bob Timbers, Stouffâ€" ville. Class 10 tractor 3 furrow, L. C Kennedy, Agincourt, Grant Wells Stouffville. Class 12 Tractor, stubble, Don Smith, Mt. Albert, Arnold How- den, Milton. Class 9 Sod tractors, Don Dun- keld. Claremont, Bill Dickson, Brampton. Class 11 tractor stubble, John Richards, King, John Mitchell, Maple. At the monthly meeting of the Teachers of King Township Assoc- iation held on Wednesday after- noon, October 15, in Kettleby Un- ited Church, Neil Lothian, Oak Ridges School, was elected presi- dent for the ensuing year. Stanley Bennett, New Scotland school, is past president. The next teachers' meeting will be held at Oak Ridges school on November 20. A feature of the afternoon was a demonstra- tion of singing by the youngest pu- pils of Schomberg School, who, brought by their teacher, Miss Fay Miss Legault was among 12 par- ticipants, all Grade 7 and 8 stud- ents from schools in the area who took part in this oratorical contest. Each student was allowed to pick his or her own topic for the pre- pared speech, while topics were as- signed in the impromptu speech. Those participating had to give a five minute prepared address. and a 3 minute impromptu address. Each child taking part received a N. Lothian Elected Preéident Of King Twp. Teachers Association Miss Hazel Legault, 13-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Legault, 32 Glen Cameron Ave., Doncaster ,won first place in the Public Speaking Contest held for the students in School Area No. 1 Markham-Vaughan. Miss Legault, a Grade 8 pupil from Powell Road School will now represent School Area No. 1 in the York County Public Speaking Contests to be held shortly. She also was the proud recipient of the Area Public Speaking Trophy donated by Board Trustee Nathan Hicks. This tro- phy will be retained in be] home school of Powell Road for one year. Hazel Legalult Pupil At Powell Rd. School Winner School Area No. 1 Public Speaking Contest At the ratepayers’ meeting held in Earl Haig School strong criti- cism was ”directed against the North Yonge Commission compos- ed of the Reeves of the Municipal- ities of North York, Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill, and against the TTC engaged under contract by the municipalities to operate the service. Largely attended ratepayers meetings in North York township strongly protested against the new schedule of fares and urged that fares and operating schedule im- mediately be returned to the 1951 level and suggested a modified schedule of rate increases. To Represent Area in York County Contkgt Early in October at a meeting of the Transportation Commission for the North Yonge district the TTC reported that indications were that the new schedule would put the service on a paying basis but it was too soon to properly assess the results of the increase. It was decided to continue the new sched- ule until a longer period of opera- tion would give a more clear indi- cation of the position of the line. 25 years ago, came after several months of decreasing revenue, in- creased expenses and increasing deficits. Bus fares and zone structure on the North Yonge line were revised on the recommendation of the TTC and became effective Septem- ber 8. The fares increase the first since the inception of the service Richmond Hill council refused to concur in a North York Ratepay- ers“ suggestion that bus fares and service on the North Yonge line re- vert to the 1951 level pending a hearing by the Ontario Municipal Board. The matter was discussed at a meeting held Monday evening when a letter was read from North York Township advising that the Ontario Municipal Board had been asked to give a ruling on bus fares in_the township. Suggests Wait And See Resuit New Rate Boost The increases were said to be Fast results assure low cost for Liberal Want Ads. So many people read the Liberal Want Ad column every week that they compete for what you have to offer â€" and these readers continue to look until their needs are satis- fied. HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 LOW COST RESULTS Brown, gave their first perform- ance before an audience. There were 35 little boys and girls in the choir, with a few who had been at school for only a month, and on to those who had been trained by Miss Brown for a few minutes each day during their two years at school. Miss Georgina Barton ,music sup- ervisor, who accompanied the singers, explained to her audience how the children were using a higher, more childlike and sweeter tone as they learned tone produc- tion and music appreciation. It was a delightful concert. Mr. David Smith, co-ordinating Principal of the Area Schools, ac‘tâ€" ed as chairman of the meeting. Those children participating and their schools are as follows: Hazel Legault. Powell Road; Patsy Coll- ins, Powell Road; Kathleen Bonner. Richvale; Betty Dubkowski, Rich- i/ale; John Cole, Thornlea; Rich« and Barbour, Thomlea; Marla Anker. Langstafi'; Jill Wishart, Thornlea; Peter LeMasurier, Lang» staff; Bob McGhee, Thornhill; Bard bara Jean Wickett, Charles Howitt; Muriel Ann Alexander, Charlel Howitt. The Judges found the picking of a winner quite difficult as the chil- dren all proved themselves well versed in the art of public speak- ing. The Panel of Judges was composed of the Rev. E. E. Kent, Minister of the Thomhill United Church, Mr. Hugh Martin, Music Supervisor for School Area No. 1. and Sam Cook, Editor of the Lib- eral. suitable book from the Board of Trustees, as a reward for their ef- forts in the contest. To the end of August the bus line showed an operating loss for the year of $17,187, compared with an operating profit for the same per- iod of 1951 of $13,104. Following a lengthy discussion of the question Reeve W. J. Taylor and members agreed the new in- creased fares should be continued for a trial period sufficient to es- tablish a pattern of operating re- sults and then a revision could be considered. It was suggested that since North York had submitted the matter to the Railway Board. the wise action would be to await the decision before taking any ac- tion. Deputy-Reeve Tomlin in urging that new increased fares be re- tained said it was unthinkable that non-bus riders should be taxed to pay deficit on bus line. He pointed out further that a fares increase was inevitable due to increased costs as there had been no increase since the inception of the line. Councillor Floyd R. Perkins represented Richmond Hill coun- oil at the ratepayers meeting and reported to his colleagues Monday night that he thought the ratepay- ers association had brought'out many interesting points concern- ing the service. “For instance," he said. “it was questioned wheth- er or not the line needed the ser- vice of fifteen inspectors." Councillor Perkins said the rate- payers of North York had ques- tioned the operating situation when from 1947 to 1951 there had been -nn , 7‘ v“--- “a“ u|.\.u a 60 per cent increase in passen- gers carried, but only an increase in the same period of 45 per cent in passenger revenue. excessive and unequalized, vary- ing it was claimed from 15 per cent in some zones to 130 per cent in others. The over-all increase it was stated amounts to 52 per cent while the ratepayers suggest- ed modified schedule of increases would be 13 per cent.