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r NOTICE â€"â€" Doris Pollock an ‘oun- es the opening of evening C1 5595 allet for children 9 years and over\ Classes start January 6. 1953, 735 to 8.15 pm. Fer fur- ther partl‘c’glars phone AV. 5-131~8_ \ c2w25 - UARY 7 â€"â€" Vednesday, first ( lute ~of the seapn will be held a ,Buttonville Hal. Admission will 50c. prizes in money with a ceze-out" left '0 the decision at. the players A _ Sfiuare ei'son S JANUARY 6 mesday â€" Thorn- ley Ratepayers' Association will meet at the schoo? on Bayview at 8 .D.m. *1w27 JANUARY 7 _â€" ‘Vedqesday. The re ular meeting of the “LA. of l chmond Hill Scdlts will be held Wednesday, Janua‘y 7. at 8 p.111. in the Scout Hall In conjunction with the annual G‘Oup Committee at Meeting ‘ .S; membel weaker, Mrs "hil Field in JANUARY NUARY 5 â€" Monday. Regular eeting Evening Group Richmond Hill United Church W. A. In the unday Schoql room at 6.30 p.m. 'qt luck supper. (:1w27 naeting ‘NUARY *terian 1 . E. Smith, M.-P.,‘ picked the y number which Won the table ntle radio foriMrs. J. B. Ross. R: .2 King, as first prize in a ‘ky draw contest that was held King City on the Saturday night are Christmas. William Ridâ€" ]. who has bought the general re of Mr.’ and Mrs. Arthur gen“ and the grocery business rawford Wells' Superior Store, «fates the Carload Groceteria. .held this contest during his ‘t week in business here. The . nd prize, an electric kettle, 5 won by Rolfe Burns. R. R. 2 At W. 1-. Riddell’s City Grocery Store ” W5 From _ xt Door OURT â€" The new North 0 Community Hall here has fficially opened. 0R0 : Tentative approval n given for expenditures of han half a million dollars v schools and additions to .(omirlg Events lan‘ h0( lea \0.‘ time 3y 9m clw clv The Publisher, Editors and Staff of The Liberal LISTOWEL : Ratepayers are being asked to support a muchâ€"needed addition to the District High School. The salesmen from the local of- fice are looking forward to bigger prospects in the development of the recently annexed areas and feel that Richmond Hill will have a big share in the industrial de- velopment which is taking place in areas outside the cities. Mr. Grinnell, who is among the prize winners; is a well-known representative of the company, in the district and he has taken a keen interest in the growth of in- dustry and housing in the district during his two years of residence. During the past three years since the establishment of the Richmond Hill branch office, the staff has‘ in- creased from two to nine and the office is able to offer specialized service for industrial, {arming and residential needs. Prizes were given to the leading salesman of the year, Ady Rolin. who arrived in Canada only two years ago from Czechoslovakia, and seven others: G. Moog. Sarnia; R. Vanderberg, Sarnia: A. Paiment, Sarnia; H. Haskett. London; N. Grinnell, Richmond Hill; V. Tuk- lers, Hamilton and R. Bird, Toron- to. ’ More than 600 staff members and friends attending the annual Christmas party of Ernest Ridout Real Estate Ltd. in the Royal York Hotel were told that sales during 1952 exceeded $40 million. er acre Ridout Real Estate Sales For Year 1952 Exceed $40 Million Ki g, and the 3rd prize of a $5 g 'cery order. was won by Mrs. Kate Port, King City. Mr. Smith also drew the number in a Robin Hood contest which won a Silex coffee-maker 'for Mrs. James Jam- ieson, Kettleby. In a short speech, Mr. Smith congratulated Mr. Rid- dell on his move to this village, and wished him every success in his new undertaking. VOLUME LXXIV. NUMBER 27 )TT TWP. : Mr. Gordon Harri received first prize in the 5( he] Potato Club in Ontar: nty with a score of 718 bushe Finch A where 1V LS- sold at t 00 20 years io east cor! 15 Ave. eas \’nn an C Mr. Brotherton. who is well- known as a real estate agent. in- formed us that before the first Great War the Lownsborough house was sold for $900.00. The first house on the north side of Finch Ave. west at Yonge St. where Miss N. Harrison lives was sold at that time for $600.00. Over 20 years ago the land at the south- east corner of Yonge St. and Finch Ave. east solQ- for $20.00 a foot at Ave. east sole; for $20.00 Yonge St. aufl $10.00 to In November, 1919, Mr. aners. Wm. Brotherton moved into “White Lodge” and lived there a dozen years. There was a good orchard there and after using all the fruit they wanted, they were still able to sell about $150 worth annually. Mr. Brotherton replaced the coal oil lamps with electricity. There was a soft water cistern and well which had never been known to go dry. but the first winter the Brotherton's lived there it dried up. They Were grateful to be able to get water from the well of the Finch family on the north-east corner. About 50 years ago the Lownsâ€" borough family acquired the prop- erty. Mr. Lownsborough was one of the assessors for York County. It is said that in the clothes closet of the north bedroom there was a secret board in the floor and in the door to the closet there was a glass window. It was so arranged that if anyone entered downstairs at night, any light used would be reflected through the closet and give warning. Mr. Lownsborough kept his books and money in this room. The house was eventually occu- pied by the Davis family of the Davis Tannery, Newmarket. The story is told that one of the Davis girls carved her initials on the window pane of the north bedroom using the diamond of her engage- ment ring. ‘ Over 100 years ago an English Colonel, in charge of the local militia built this 10-room house. It contained a kitchen, pantry, large dining-room, large livingâ€"room, sunroom, large centre hall and two bedrooms on the ground floor. There was a large fireplace in the diningroom. Upstairs there were four bedrooms, with windows fac- ing north, south, east and west. There were two small basements one for a fruit cellar and one for a coal bin. There was not suffic- ient room to instal a furnace so the house has always been heated by stoves. At the so‘uth-west corner of Yonge St. and Finch Ave. West is an old house, now partly obscured by the new bank. For many years it has been known as the “White Lodge.” Historic Yonge St. Landmark "In Essentials, Unity; In Non-essentials, Liberty; !n all Things, Charity. " 2.00 a Mrs. Carol Im er resident of R1 a noted naturali Toronto Richmond Hill Women's Insti- tute will celebrate its 40th anniv- ersary on Thursday, January 8, 1953. Pot luck luncheon at l p.m. in the Sunday School Room of the Presbyterian Church. Rolls anfi butter will be supplied. ‘ speaker Don’t tend S Birthda So successful has the project been. that Constables Robbins and Farmer have expressed the hope that it will be possible to continue the workshop after the New Year on other projects. Some of the larger toys were donated to York Cottage and to the L.T.B. 8: 0. Home, both lo- cated within a few miles of Rich- mond Hill. Many interested people took ad- vantage of the Open House held on December 19 to view the com- pleted toys. and were loud in their praise of the excellent workman- ship displayed by the youngsters in repairing and painting the large and varied collection of playthings. Over 300 refurbished toys were distributed in Richmond inll, Vaughan and Markham on Christ- mas Eve to insure that no child in this district missed a visit from Santa Claus. These toys were turn- ed out by the Richmond Hill branch of Santa's Workshop, which was manned by over 30 boys and girls of the village, who repaired the toys donated by public spirited citizens. The workshop was or- ganized and supervised by on- stables Robbins and Farmer. in- ancial assistance was given by the Lions Club and several citizens. ToysDistributed Christmas Eve. Before the second World War the house was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Gurney, parents of Ray Gurney, Newton Drive, Newton- brook it went to $75.00 a foot. m 1952, land at this intersection sold for $500.00 a foot. foot in the Holmes sub-division. One man held his property until W. I. To Celebrate 40th Anniversary RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO., THURSDAY, JANUARY 15:. 1953 arboro Women’s Institu Party on Tuesday. In the Silver Cross R nrget t :pplied. ‘ [is Proctor, fo chmond Hill, an st will be guest ion to a The elec~ Comragle was held for Brand: 2k '_ Hill Legion at [‘nâ€" Carrville Rd r night. Dece In most cases. there are the en- tertainers and the entertained but the exception proved the rule for the guests presented some very tal- ented numbers themselves. The nursery group sang several well- known nusery rhymes and one lit- tle fellow told the Lions all about During the evening, the Lions and their guests sang many of their favourite Christmas Carols and enjoyed a variety of cartoon and sporting films through the courtesy of Lion Bill Turner. Lions Lauder Glass. Rand Phipps and Harold Sanderson presented impromptu arrangement of “We Three Kings of Orient are". After the annual turkey dinner was held for the Lions in the Com- munity Hall, a number of the Lions brought the children to the hall in their cars for an evening of Christmas entertainment. At the final meeting for 1952, held on Thursday, December 18, the Richmond Hill Lions were hosts to a group of children from the Orange Home. Lions Entertain Children From Orange Home At Christmas Party hEmL Turkey Roll Profit $430 or|< Market Closes AFter Many Years Service New Market Planned The residents of this area, many of whom are veterans with young families. felt that the true spirit of Christmas is degenerating from one of universal goodwill and char- ity to one of commercialism and selfishness and so they put their heads together and under the dir- ection of V. J. O’Malley, they planned a simple Christmas pro- gramme which began about 5 pm. and lasted nearly an hour. The children trooped along John St. and Paul St., which were gay with decorated houses, big snow- men and coloured lights. At the end of the street they gathered to sing Christmas songs and carols. accompanied by the Salvation Ar- my Band, around a big bonfire. The children were more able to understand the true spirit of giv- ing when the Salvation Army was presented with a sum of money ’The children of Thornhill and district were treated to a real “old- fashioned Christmas celebration on Christmas eve through a com- munity effort on the part of the residents of John and Paul Streets in Thornhill. Thornhill Chiidren Share W1 Christmas Eve. Festivities Resume Building In Spring‘ On Markham TWp. Offices New Farmers Market Under Discussion The fire originated from an overheated furnace and start- ed in a register in an outside wall. Damage was not heavy, and the Richmond Hill firemen who attended the fire made a ‘emporary repair to the wall. The home of VMr. and Mrs. Walsh of Hunt Lane was dam- aged by fire last Saturday af- ternoon. ._udrm pleaise c Mammalian. ' Holiday Fire I Poppy chaifl xecutive com‘- S. Sparks, H geant-at- arms lg to t any - ' éileen arrived in Chicago on De ber 13 and that evening at- ten; the broadcast of the “Nat- iona 'Barn Dance". On Sunday morning the 1400 delegates at- tended a devotional service. Throughout the week, daily meet- ings to discuss items of general interest to the clubs were held. Among their activities were a tour of the city and a visit to the Inter- national Livestock Show. Aileen has been a member of the 4-H Club for foui' years. This club has created considerable in- terest among the younger people in the rural communities and at present has a membership of over 60,000. Before file guests arrived. the Lions held a brief business meet- ing at which it was announced that the profit from the Turkey Roll and Bingo held recently amounted to $430. At this time Lion Jim Ellis, who has supervised the care of the hall for some time, was pres- ented with gifts from several r his fellow Lions and Lion Hoover who sat in the chair - ed 13 was the recipient from Lion Bill Wagn " of the two chicke . were Lion Len C ' Ed. Croth. The evening closed with the singing of the Maple Leaf and the distribution of treats of fruit and candy. The children left the hall singing “For they are jolly good fellows.” “Rudolph the Red Nosed Rein- deer.” These were followed by a senior group who sang and danced much to the delight of all. NORTH YORK â€" The new Mizra- chi Jewish centre on Kenwood Ave. has bFen officially opened, raised in the area for its charity worlz. Santa Claus joined in the festivities with the children. This gathering was unique in that instead of the receiving of gifts being the main event, the chief theme was rather that of the oneness of being together and sharing in the celebration of mu- tual goodwill and happiness. Much credit is due to Mr. O'- Malley and district residents for their effort in regaining some of the true spirit and meaning of why we celebrate Christmas. The next Bingo will if); Thursday, January 8. 1. Turkey â€"â€"- Wilton Young, Richmond Hill; 2 goose, M. Co- bran, 92 Roseview Ave., Rich- mond Hill; 3. capon, F. Rob- son, Maple; 4. duck, M. Brise, 46 Westlake Ave., Toronto. The Bingo jackpot of $24.00 was wbn by Mrs. F. J. Har- rington, 153 Yonge St., south. Richmond Hill. The door prize a duck, was won by Mrs. Os- bourne of Richmond Hill, and the basket by Mrs. R. Hor- wood Sr. of Richmond Hill. L.0.L. Xmas Draw Prize winners at the Christ- mas draw of the L .L. No. 2368. Richmond Hi] , were drawn at the Bingo on Decem- ber 18 at the Orange Hall by Deputy-Reeve Ken. Tomlin. They are as follows: méhds Congress The North ened in the 1y used as Saturday in people atten monies and .' her were Ho Ontario Min former Onta S. Henry, W den of York When the market was sold in 1923 to Britneil Building Supplies 3 group of producers led by the late Sam Herdman and the late Robert Pool sold their produce from the yard of the Rosedale Ho- tel. Then the Tin Market, as it was called, was erected at the City Limits on the site where Hunt’s store is now located. Robert Poole was the superintendent and Sam Herdman was 1' the jurisdiction -first recollection of the ‘ York Market goes back to ’period 1916 to 1923 when it as located on the west side of .Yonge Street close to the old North Toronto station. Farmers sold their produce from the back of their horse-drawn waggons and later from trucks, and the farmers’ wives sold their butter, eggs, cream and home baking inside the old station-house. At that time it was under the supervision of a su- perintendent from the St. Law- rence Market. (By Mrs. J. Gribble, Thornlea) Like the closing of a book, as the year ends, the North York Market closes its doors after serv- ing the public, twice weekly. for the past twenty-one years and a half. The closing made necessary by the sale of the property was a matter of regret to both produc- ers and consumers. The Market has been a meeting place of far- mers and city and urban folks and ma, thousand of dollars have - ~ ‘w 'n exchange for the attrac- ' __uce from the farms. gar- reenhouses of the Coun- Popular Meeting Place Of FarmAnd UrbanFolks Had Long Interesting History It was brought out at the meet- ing that even by remaining within the 250 feet fronting along Yonge street the market will still have more space for parking facilities than they had at the old location. Deputy-Reeve Jameé Lia-531.1% see: how we can stop them." Reeve W. Timbef's â€":7V‘7‘7Parking will be the big problem." Councillor A. Lennie â€" “They are within their rights if they don’t go over the 250 feet limit as laid down in our by-Iaw for Yonge street commercial development.” As regards the issuance of the Building Inspector Ross Norton, who was in attendance at the meet- ing, stated, “After carefully check- ing over their plans I found they certainly were complying with all our township building by-laws and thus I issued a permit. The new Farmers' Market short- ly to be built on the lO-acre Clark- son property at the corner of El- gin and Yonge streets in Thornhill was up for further discussion when two Elgin street residents Messrs. W. F. Nottelman and R. Tamblyn appeared before Council and questioned the recent issu- ance of a building permit covering the erection of the market. This new market. size 90 feet by 300 feet and costing a reported $80,000 will replace the former North York market situated at_the city limits. Markham Township Council Monday instructed its Gen- eral Contractor, W. A. Stephenson, Newtonbrook, to resume construction of the township’s new Buttonville offices, in the early spring of 1953. These are the same offices, work on which was temporarily halted by the September 29th ruling of the Municipal Board. Last week the Municipal Board gave the Council its final approval to float a 375,000 debenture issue necessary to cover the cost of construction. )On the strength of the following resolution moved and seconded by Councillor C. Hooper and Deputy-Reeve A. James and carried the com tractor will resume operations in the new year â€" “That Coun- cil request the Contractor W. A. Stephenson to proceed with the Municipal Offices as soon as possible in the early spring 0 1953." assistant under of North York With A Song In My Hea‘l This is the feature attraction at the RICHMO THEATRE Wednesday and Thursday. and 5' ring Susan Hayward is delightful holiday ente tainment. There will be a Midnlte Show December 31 at 11.50 p.m., a matinee New Years’ Day at 2 p.m. and continuous show New Year‘s Night from 6.30 HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 1 War- Smith, 71y Price honor Mr. Middlebrook of Malton once again won the Bank of Commerce Trophy for the best display of poultry, Mrs. Sloane. Bradford, was second and Mrs. Fellows from Pickering was third. In the flow- er display Joe Wain, Newtonbrook was first. Mrs. Travis, Scarboro second and Frank Sibbick. Vaugh- an third. In Home Baking Miss. It has been a tradition since the first Christmas in the Tin Market to hold a competitive Christmas Show. Producers would vie with each other to bring out the best in poultry, honey, eggs, vegetables/‘- fruit, flowers and home baking and these annual shows were featured by gala displays on brightly dec- orated tables. The annual show was held Mon- day, December 22nd, and while not as large as in past years was featured by exhibits of excellent quality. During the history of the Mar- ket first, second and third generc ations have sold to the same cus- tomers and their families. It was more than a business-relationship, it was a rt‘iat‘ler of the establish- ment of warm life-long friend- ships. now M.P. for North York, the reeves of many townships in the district and many others. It was indeed a red-letter day for pro. ducers and consumers when these fine and spacious quarters were occupied as a market. Mr. William Scrace served as Superintendent until his retirement just prior to his passing some four years ago. Mr .Ross Norton in mentioning the possible use by the Farmers of the back part of their property (it extends back 1061 feet from Yonge street) for additional parking space said “it would be a good idea, why attempt to prohibit parking in the back area and thus increase the traffic hazard on Yonge street." Mr. Tamblyn â€" “We are deter- ‘r-- ject is financially sound." Referring to the feelings of the residents of Thornhill on the sub- ject Mr. Tamblyn stated. “It's not close enough to the Thornhill peo- ple to bother them". Mr. Nottleman â€" "We admit we can't stop them. but on the othei‘ hand we can‘t see where the pro- ject is financially sound." Deputy-Reeve Jahfés' â€" "I can’t see people coming all the way from Toronto in‘order to patronize the market." Councillor Lennie â€" “If the Far- mers go back further than 250 feet then they will be breaking the spirit of our byvlaw." Mr. Nottleman â€" “With the market operating on a one-day"; week basis, I estimate that‘bwlthln two or three years it \vgll’éo broke and the township will, have a white elephant on its hands." vv us have about an aére of Igfi-tiJleft for parking. Mr. Nottelman â€"A'7‘They will the new year â€" “That Coun- Stephenson to proceed with possible in the early spring rd. In Home Baking ] 1f Willowdale captured . Mrs. Watson, Agincc and Mrs. Gribble, Th ird. For the miscellam of home-crafts Mrs. ‘ Ilowdale was first, and‘ Langstaff was 9 ' at t Th ustor