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K. Richan Chairman "School Area 1. Board There we re 2,072 books circulat- ed from King Memorial Library last year, 'was the report given on Thursday Ievening, January 18, ‘when the I ual meeting was held in the par sh rooms of All Saints Church. Although the membership was lower last year, with only 82 adult members. there were 884 h more books in circulation in 1952. When the: election of officers was held, Mrs». James Rock was elected to be Chief Librarian. Miss Mar- jorie Jar'His, who helped to found the librany in 1946, and who has been chi'ei' librarian since then, was invited tnoi belcome Honorary Libra- rian andfi adviser to the Board. New Executive , The [officers for 1953 were re- turned for another year with John L. Gruw as chairman and Mrs. wGordom Wells secretary. The dir- ectors are B, L. Langdon, Dr. J. H. Barrie, Mrs. J. L. Grew, Mrs. A. E. Jarvis, Mrs Ross Walker, Mrs. ‘N. F. Denton. Miss Doris Pat- ton arLd Mrs. Rock_ Richmond Hill Fire Brigade an- swered the call. Damage was slight. “ FIRE AT CROSBY AVE. Fire broke out at the Williams’ home on Crosby Avenue, Rich- mond Hill, last Friday noon, fire starting from a back draft from the space heater. Teacher-Trustee Committee .â€" K. Richan (Chairman) and Trustees J. Taylor and A. Wilkins. Repre- sentative on Markham Public School Trustees Association â€" Trustee A. Wilkins. Appqintments to the Public Library Board (Thornhill) â€" Mr. Harry Neil, and Mrs. Ralph Edwards. - Transportation Committee â€" M Roy (Chairman) and Trustee S Griffiths. A house plant show and clinic will _,be the highlight of the Jan- uarrr meeting of the Richmond Hill: Horticultural Society. The meeting which is scheduled for Thursday. January 29, at 8 pm. in the Lions Community Hall will feature 6 classes of house plants am! a novel departure in a clinic for: ailing house plants. Bob Kuith, “Ontario Gardener will act as Judge and also diagnose the ailing house plants. An en- joyable and educational evening w ill be completed by R. D. Little's sl‘iowlng of colour-movies on local gardens, and Rochester N.Y., in lli‘lac time. A cordial invitation is antended to all to attend. “'Mr. Keith Richan has been re‘ elected Chairman of School Area No. 1 Mrrkham-Vaughan Board ‘for 1953, while Jackson Taylor has ‘:been ‘ re-elected Vice-Chairman. Committee appointments for the ensuing year are as follows: Planning Board representatives â€"- Trustees S. Griffiths for Vau- ghan township, and Trustee A. Wilkins for Markham township. Maintenance Committee â€" J. Tay- lor (chairman) and Trustees M. Roy, A. Wilkins and S. Griffiths. Homicultural Society House Plants Show Circulation Figures Up In King City Library NEWMARKET : The Toronto and York Roads Commission has rec- ommended that I‘m-m. 4 from Pleasantville Conner, between Vandorf and Newr market, straight north to Sprague's Corners become a County Road. UXBRIDGE : Mr. H. J. Cave. own- er of the Uxbridge Times-Journal since 1930 has said the paper to Mr. Peter Hvidstem, a native of Norway. PICKERING : Township roéd em- ployees requesting a reduction in working hours from ‘60 to 50 hrs. with the same take-home pay were granted a 55 hour week and an in- crease from $1 to $1310 per hour. UXBRIDGE : The townsfnip Counâ€" cil has entered into an agreement for 1953 with the Ma'nnt Albert Fire Brigade for protection in the area covered by the Mnu nt Albert telephone. SCARBORO : A $3.0(Wr,000 resiâ€" dential area will be developed along the “Golden Mi la” between Eglinton and Lawrence Ave. ‘ Police said the skid marks were about 150 feet long. The car was w1 :ecked on the driv- er's side. Whey said. but they were able to pull Coffey out. Police said Coffey, who is a deliveryman for A. J. Foster, a florist, had just delivered a load of flov‘ners to a funeral home in' Richmond Hill and was returning. when he hit the dog. A taxi drivér, at the Ecene. said the t1 :ee was a mgiple, 18 inches in diameter. Prof. Const. Bill Dewar‘of Thornhill detachment. said Coffey swerved to miss a dog. but ran over the animal, lost control and hit the trees. The dead youth was the son of Patrol Se rgt. John J. Cof- fey of No. 7 police station, Os- sington Ave: Daniel Joseph Cofi'ey, 19. Manor Rd.. Touo'nto, was kill- ’ed ihstanfly just before noon Wednesday whnn his light panel truck ems’ned into a tree at Stop 23 on ’Yonge St.0and Carrville Rd. NEWS From Next Dealer Toronti) Youth Dies In. Crash On May 1, 1914, Mrs. Arthur Gale said goodbye to her family in England, when she left for her future home in Maple. Her sister, Miss Beatrice Robinson, left Bir- mingham after Christmas. and ar- rived in Maple on January 5. In all these 39 years the sisters had never met again. Mrs. Watson \Fer- guston, 3rd line, King, is daugh- ter or Mrs. Gale_ She met her aunt Miss Robinson, for the first time when her mother and her aunt came to visit her last week. Miss Robinson plans to remain in Can- ada. Sisters Reunited After 39 Years Past President, Douglas Well- esley of King: President, Percy Barker, Weston; Vice President, Bruce Watson, Woodbridge; sec.- treas, R. H. Barker. Woodbrldge; The afternoon programme, in addition to the guest speaker, fea- tured the election of directors and an address given by Geo. W. Hen- ry of Todmorden, who this year is President of the Canadian Hol- stein Friesian Association. The election of officers and directors resulted as follows: Reports- of the year’s work were presented by President Douglas Wellesley of King, secretary-treas- urer R. H. Barker of Woodbridge and Salesman Jog. Darlington of Woddbridge. A large number of Superior Production Certificates were presented to the owners of high producing cows by Fieldman G. E. Nelson at Port P'erh‘l Elections ‘ The annual meeting of the York County Holstein Club, meeting at Richmond Hill on Wednesday of last week, again packed the Mas- onic Hall to capacity to hear a native of York County, Mr. Geo. R. Paterson, director of the Agri- culture and Fisheries Branch of the Dept. of Trade and Commerce at Ottawa. Mr. Paterson, after serving with the Ontario Dept. of Agriculture for 15 years. was Ag- riculture Trade Commissioner in London and Washington for 10 years. He gave an interesting in- sight into the search for markets for agricultural produce. President Reports “If Departmental approval had been secured”, said Mr. Clark, “an 80% subsidy would have been paid on this culvert”. Continuing, Mr. Clark said, “In my 20 years service on. Council we never lost a dollar of government subsidy.” Councillor Hooper protested strongly against chairman Clark‘s method of presenting his tentative budget. Council or Hooper: “I in- sist that the committee also give us an itemized breakdown of last year's expenditures.” Reeve Tim- bers: “You served on last year's road committee and you should have those figures." Mr. Hooper then demanded an accounting offithese losses of sub- sidy on 1952 expenditures before proceeding with a discussion of the new budget. Councillor Clark: “You should certainly know that last year's budget has been over- spent to the extent of- approxim- atey $6,000. Furthermore, the ‘De- partment won‘t pay any subsidy on this overspending." Mr. Clark went on to cite the installation last fall of an $890 culvert on Hunt Lane as an example of where the Department refuses a subsidy. Percy Barker, President Annual Meeting York County Holstein Club Held In R. Hill Initial discussion of the road budget had scarcely begun when Councillor Hooper (who with ex- deputyâ€"reeve James served on the 1952 road committee) attacked Reeve Timbers and Councillor Clark with 'a bitter tirade. Mr. Hooper: “According to what I hear. the road committee has al- ready submitted its new budget to the Department of Highways be- fore coming to Council”. In reply, Councillor Clark denied Ithis charge by stating, “On January 9 we met with highway engineer J. V. Ludgate and the subjects dis- cussed included the proposed mov- ing of our metal garage, depart- mental opinion on the use of more oil and less calcium in dust control, the possibility of purchasing a new tractor loader, Road Superinten- dent A. Buchanan’s leave of ab- sence. the appointment of Ross Middleton as Acting Road Super- intendent, and, lastly, our loss of subsidy on certain 1952 items.” VOLUME LXXIV. NUMBER 30. Hooper Criticizes Budget Markham Twp. Slashes Road Budget-$22,250 This budget was approved by a majority decision of council with the only dissenting vote being cast by Councillor C. Hooper. The budget. which now must be forwarded to the Department of \Highways by January 28, will be examined by the Department for_grant purposes. At a wide-open meeting. punctuated by spirited discus- sion and heated debate, Markham Township Council Monday set its 1953 Road budget at $142,300. In an economy move, the new Road Committee under the chairmanship of Council- lor W. Clark and including committee member Reeve W. Tim- bers, slashed the record high 1952 road budget by $22,250. At a saving to the taxpayers the Committee reduced the 1952 budget of $164,550 to a 1953 sum of $142,300. ' Those wishing additional authen- tic materials to aid in preparing these projects are requested to contact The Temperance Federa- tion. 39 Davenport Rd., Toronto or Miss Elma M. Starr, R. R. 3, Newmarket. Representatives were appointed to further the Temperance cause in each of the municipalities in which the organization has divided North York. In the past few weeks, the representatives have received pamphlets covering the rules for the Federation's annual Oratorical Contest for distribution in schools and among Young Peop- le's Societies and Clubs. Honorary President, Dr. S. J. Boyd. formerly of Newmarket; president, Dr. J. P. Wilson, Rich- mond Hill; vice president, Harry West, R. 3 Newmarket; secretary- treasurer, Rev. H. E. Wellwood, Richmond Hill; children 8: youth work, Elma M. Starr, W. A. Tice‘ Newmarket, Mrs. Florence Yake- ley, Stouffville; law and legislation, Rev. E. C. Moddle, Aurora; educa- tion and publicity, Rev. P. J. Lam- bert, Maple; membership. Rev. Harvey J. S. Howey, Aurora; presi- dent of W.C.T.U. for York and Peel Counties, Mrs. P. F. Winch, Kes- wick. The ofl‘icérs appointed last year are as follows: Temperance Fed. To Meet At King It has been announced that the Annual Convention of the North Unit of the Ontario Temperance Federation will be held at 'King on February 13. Unfortunately, there was an error in the announcement of the election of directors by the scrut- ineers due no doubt to the fact that two candidates concerned had the same christian name. ~---y.\ug, uncll nuuubuu, acnom- berg; Russell Boynton, Wood- bridge; Wm. Edwards, Schomberg; Neil Earis, Newmarket; Sam Gough, Milliken; Jack Greenwood, Maple; Geo. Jackson Jr., Downs- view; Wilbert Jennings, King; Bruce Naylor‘ Weston; Jas. Reid, Kleinburg; Gerry Walker, King; Bruce Watson, Woodbridge; Stan- ley B. Watson, Markham. Directori, Glgp Atkinson, Schom‘ Under the combined support of Reeve Timbers, Deputy-Reeve Le- Masurier, and Councillor Clark, the money byâ€"law eovring the new road expenditures was‘drawn up and approved. A breakdown of the budget items is as follows: Snow roads . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,000 Bridge repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 Weeds and brushing . . . . . . 3,500 Culvert repairs . . . . . . . . . . 250, Ditching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,500 Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,500 Calcium and oil . . . . . . . . 20,000 Gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,000 Guard ‘rails . . . . . . . . . ' . . . 300 Unionville & Thornhill .. 6,000 6th Concession road . . . . . . 2,500 Fillâ€"in dump . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 New culverts . . . . . . . .x. . . 10,000 Road Signs . . . . . . 150 Garage and tools . . . . . . . . 1,500 Road Superintendent and bookfieeper . . . . Q . . . 6,000 plus a machinery account of $33,- 000 and miscellaneous items, $20,- 000. With all the bills on the new garage, which was charged against 1952, still not received, there is a distinct possibility that the 1952 road deficit may exceed $6,000. Breakdown of Budget Further discussion centred ar- ound the allotment in the budget to cover the police villages of Thorn- _hill and Unionville and the fact that all the bills covering the erec- tion of the township’s new $40,000 garage have (not yet been received. This year’s miscellaneous item of $20,000 is a $30,000 reduction from last year's figure of $50,000 approp- riated- for such use, As Thornhill and Unionville have not yet sub- mitted their 1953 road estimates, the committee, after carefully checking back in previous records, set aside the sum of $6,000 to cov- er the two police villages. Councillor Clark: “We intend to cut down on this year’s budget and live within it throughout 1953." Councillor Hooper: “That’s foolish talk, you can’t anticipate every- thing.” Reeve Timbers: “You‘re just mad because you weren’t ap- pointed to this year’s road com- mittee." Miscellaneous Items Reduced ME EWWEIL ) ....-.-n--. ushing [‘S .........- oil ........ .......-oo. .........u. Thornhill . . l road . . . . . . .......o..-. .u....o.\..- ............ tols 'ln Essentials, Unity; in Non-essentials, Liberty; In all Things, Charity. 250 3,500 2,500 20,000 25,000 300 6,000 2,500 500 10,000 150 1,500 SCARBORO : Reeve Crockford has ordered a survey of all rail- way crossings in the township. Father of four sons and two daughters, the 48-yearâ€"old warden was born near Milltown in Has- tings County. He was sworn into office by senior York County Judge Robert Forsyth. A. Cook,‘ Of’ Aurora Is Warden York County Three othér candidates were nominated, but declined to seek office. They were Reeves Oliver Crockford of Scarboro and John Rye of East Gwillimbury and Dep- uty-Reeve‘ Norman Ingram of North York. > Resident of Aurora for 32 years, Mr. Cook has served on the town council for the past 13 years. Since 1948 'he has been reeve. An Aurora resident, Mr. Asa Cook, Tuesday, won an_acclamation as the 93rd warden of York Coun- ty. It was the first wardenship for an Aurora reeve since 1916. Returning to civilian life, Mr. Chote resumed university studies at Wycliffe Theological College. He continued post graduate studies after his appointment to the par- ish at Port Whitby and at present is rector of Cavan parish, east of the village. ' Mrs. Chote is also a very cap- able and willing worker and shares her husband’s enthusiasm for ac- tive church and youth activities and the parish will be looking for- ward to meeting the new rector and his family. It is expécted that Reverend and Mrs. Chote and their young son will take up residence in the rectory soon. In 1940, he joined the Toronto Scottish regiment but sopn trans- ferred to the RCAF and received his pilot’s wings eight months lat- er. Mr. Chote was commission- ed in 1942 and was finally retired in 1945, as a Squadron Leader in charge of Flying Navigation for No. 1 Air Command. In merit of his “valuable services in the air”‘ he was awarded the King’s Commend- ation on the 1945 King'sHonour List. A man who has distinguished himself in many fields, the Rever- end Arthur A. Chote, the new rec- tor of St. Mary’s Anglican church, will conduct his first service at St. Mary’s on Sunday, February 1. ‘ Mr. Chote was born in Toronto and attended elementary school and Riverdale Collegiate there. He entered University ~College at the University of Toronto where, dur- ing his student years, he played basketball for the U. T. team. In the years before he entered the armed services, Mr. Chote was an active worker in the youth move- ments of the YMCA and Big Bro- ther. Rev. A. A. Chote To Bé The New Rector Of St. Mary’s Church en House on Friday. January 30 to which the public is cor- dially invited with official op- ening the day following. Mr. Wally Hodgins popular Newtonbrook TV and appli- ance dealer is presently being kept quite busy laying plans for the Grand Opening of his new premises at 6172 Yonge St. just south of Steeles Ave. on Saturday, January 31. Mr. Hodgins, married with a fam- ily, and a resident of Wood- ward Ave. in Highland Park subdivision, has oved 30 years experience in the appliance field. A dealer in well-known National makes of TV and Ap- pliances. Mr. Hodgins has been at his present stand for the past five years. Official open- ing ceremonies call for an Op- ‘Richmond Hill council de- fided at Monday night’s meet- ing that the 30 mile speed limit should be extended southward to the southern lim- its of the village to include the area on Yonge St. which the village has recently annexed. The clerk was instructed to prepare a by-law to cover its decision. RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22nd. 1953 Wally H odgins Opening New Store Extend 30 Mile Limit The meeting also heard the fin- ancial report of the recent bazaar from the treasurer, Robt. Watt. Proceeds netted the Association over $100. It was reported also that there are over 85 paid up members. Another item discussed was what to do with money raised by the organization. It was decided that the fund in general would be set aside for the purchasing of a much needed film projector for the school, not overlooking the financing of a skating rink at-the school and buying some books, etc. A committee was formed to look Miss Armstrong, who is the Children's Librarian of the Geo. H. Locke Memorial Branch of the Toronto Public Library emphasiz- ed the importance of diverting the children's choice of books into the proper channels early in life, so that they would always have a high regard and genuine interest for the finer type -of literature. Fifty persons attended this very interesting and informative review of books properly suited to child- ren of the different age groups. “Children's reading habits a1- Ways reflect those of their par- ents,” stated Miss Helen Arm- strong at the Concord Home and School Association meeting on January 12. Ten Home & School Associations In Area To Meet February 23rd The Reeye reminded Council that the final budget need not be submitted until March and he added , “By March we should be able to see if it would be possible to cut the snow removal and ant- icipate any other possible cuts, “We certainly don't want to spend this much unless it is absolutely necessary,he continued. Deputy- Reeve Albert Rutherford said. “We ought to ask for sanction on the $100,000 and then make an attempt to reduce the levy to something near last year’s figure of $90,000. Councillor Perry commented. I’d like to see the mill rate lowered if possible or at any rate stay the same.” -The éteeve answered, “We can attempt 0 keep the mill rate steady but we can’t possibly lower it under the circumstances. We must not lose sight of the fact that the reas- After the final budget figure A3735 reached, Reeve Marshall Mc- Murchy "opened the discussion by stating, “This will probably raise the taxes by one mill this year.” Councillor Perry replied.“ Surely the road work we propose would compensate for the extra expend- itures.” ’ It would be well to add at this point that the Council proposes to lay a road surface in various areas in the township with a topp- of chips and tar. North York township has found thisoan ex- cellent way to combat dust and extensive gravelling. Although this plan has added a considerable figure to the road budget it is long term planning which will pay dividends over a period of years and which will ultimately lower costs and improve travell- ing. Vaughan Twp. Sets $100,000 As Tentative ’53 Road Budget Council has set a tentative road budget for 1953 at $100,- 000‘. At the meeting last Monday the subject of the road expenditures'was the main issue. Although it is not a definite figure, it is customary for councils to prepare a detailed list of proposed expenditures to be submitted to the Department of Highways for their approval. It is possible that this fig- ure will be reduced before the deadline for the budget in March either by Council itself or by the Department. Arrangements were made for the annual banquet as well as the holding of election of directors and committee chairmen. They are as follows: Directors â€"â€" Milton Savage, Norman Tyndall, Morgan Boyle. George Rumney, Heber McCague, Charles Henshaw, Ernest Redel- meier, Lloyd Beatty, P. C. Hill. A. Stong, L. H. Clement and A. Bagg. ‘ Asébciate Directors â€"â€" 15.753: kins, R. Hollingsworth, Harold Mackie, Floyd Pratt and Reg. Problem of Dog Control Stewart Rumble officially took over the office of presi- dent of Richmond Hill Agricultural Society at its annual meeting held last Saturday afternoon in the Municipal Hall. He moVed up from the lst vice presidency with Boynton Wel- drick to handle the job of 1st vice this year. Gordon Atkinâ€" son is 2nd vice-president and Mrs. Margaret Burton, secret- ary. flo Change For Thirty Years A silver collection will be taken with the proceeds going to the Courtice Memorial Library of the Home and School Association and to travelling expenses for associa- tion personell. ' The next meeting will be on Monday, February 9, at 8 pm. The subject will be on “Parent Edu- cation and will be presented by Mrs. Geo. Jackson, the secretary of the York County Council of Home and School Association and leader of Parent Education. A meeting in celebration of “Founder’s Day” has been arranged by ten Home and School Associa- tions in this area to be held at Henderson Ave. Public School on February 23, with a play entitled “Scattered Showers" being pres- ented by the Village Players group. The play deals with the pros and cons of problems of child psychology and will be followed by a panel discussion of such prob- lems as seen in the play. It was announced that the De- partment of Highways has defin- itely turned down the association’s application for a 30 mile limit in Concord. into the rink project. Serving on this committee are W. Bailie. Mr. McWirter, Bert Witty, Wm. Baker and Jos. Brown. It was brought to the attention of Council, the distance travelled by pupils on Oak Ave. attending (Continued on page 3) Mr. R. W. Scott of the Scott sub- division appeared before Council to discuss the matter of street signs in his subdivision. Mr. Scott proposed that he would purchase the signs, posts, etc. if the town- ship men would erect them. Coun- cil was agreeable and as soon as the ground becomes soft, the signs will be put up. $102,000. A by-law was passed for the ap- propriation of the $100.000. Scott Sub-Division The following is an itemized breakdown of the proposed road budget: 7 Snow removal ........ $12,000. Sanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000. Dust Layer (calcium) . . . . $2,000 Oiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,000 Chipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,000 Culverts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,000 Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 Gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,000 Maple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750 Thornhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750 Weed Cutting (roads) . . . . 500 Spraying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 Superintendence . . . . . . .‘ . 5,000 Kleinburg Hill . . . . . . . . .. 5,000 & McGiIlivray’s Hill Oak & Edgar Ave. .. on the rate g'oes up is because of the improvements and extensions we must make on roads and other branches of administration and these are actually demanded by the taxpayers themselves. If the ratepayers are going to ask for these things, they must expect in- creased taxation.” Vetérinarians are Dr. G. Kelly, Dr. W. A. Ripley and Dr. K. Dar- lington. Auditor is Lewis Sims. Committee chairmen are 2 Heavy Horse, Milton Savage; Light Horse D. Rumney; Hunters & Jumpers, G. Atkinson: Cattle, A. Bagg; Ev- ening Performance“ P. C. Hill; Concessions, L. H. Clement; Crop Improvement, Norman Tyndall. Cooper. The next meeting of directors will be on February 12. r' '(ééic'ih'n'fi '. . .' . irié ' ('r'o'a'ds'f '. . '. '. ld'e'xic'é ' . ; . Hill . . . . . . . . . . $12,000. 3,000. $2,000 16,000 10,000 5,000 $10,000 $20,000 9,000 750 750 500 1,000 5,000 5,000 2,000 JANUARY‘. 26 â€" Monday. The annual meeting and election of of- ficers of the Aurora and District Progressive Association will be held at the Graystones, Aurora, at 8 pm. JANAURY 27 >â€" General meeting of Richmond Hill and District Chamber of Commerce at the Pub- lic School at 8.15 pm. sharp. c1w30 JANUARY 27 â€" Tuesday 8 p.m. Shirriffs presenting “Fashion in Foods” to be held in the United Church Hall. Refreshments and Lucky Door Prizes. Admission 25c. JANUARY 23 -- Friday. Weekly Euchre Party St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hall. Cards 8.30 pm. Good prizes. Delightful lunch. A pleas- ant evening. Admission 50c, Con- venors Mrs. William Sheehan and Mrs. James Christian. c1w30 JANUARY 23 â€" and every Friday. Bingo in St. Luke’s Hall, Colborne Street, Thornhill, at 8.15 pm. Special door prize plus Share the Wealth. Admission 50c. Seating capacity 250 people. Everyone we]- come. ' clw30 ZIANUARY 22 â€" Thursday. Bingo sponsored by L.O.L. No. 2368 in Orange Hall,‘ Richmond Hill at 8 pm. sharp. Lucky draw night. A JANUARY 23 â€" Friday, 8 pm. Jefferson School Community Club is having an evening of square- dancing and cards at the school. Admission 25c: c1w30 And why shouldn’t the Society present us with a written monthly report of their activities â€"â€" how many dogs picked up etc,” added Deputy-Reeve Tomlin. ‘ "Maybe things will change this year,"rsaid Reeve Taylor. “I feel we’ve been let down," said councillor Perkins. “I‘ll.volun- “We got a letter from the Hu- mane Society asking that a'mem- ber of council attend their meet- ings,” said Reeve Taylor. “The greenhouses aren’t paying enough,” said councillor Middle- ton. “They pay 10 now ,but they used to pay 15. During the depres- sion a representative came to coun- and asked for a reduction so counc cil lowered it.” “Thoroughly Disgusted With Service” â€" Taylor Councillor Middleton started discussion on the system of dog control in the village, saying that the Humane Society “has let us down badly." in referring to the village’s agreement with the North York Humane Society. . “I saw four dogs running loose tonight”, he added. “They’re not looking af- ter the dogs and they’re around now collecting for taxes. Why shdhld they get $300. more this year. If Allan Bales' or Stan Tyndall’s sheep were worried by dogs who would 'pay the damages? I bet the Humane Society wouldn’t. There’s room for argument there. My idea is, even though it’s a headache for the clerk and police, to have police lay charges for dogs running at large.” ‘1 “If industry isn’t bearing its proper share we‘re going in the red with it,” said councillor Rice, suggesting that an actual break- down of the cost to produce the water he made to enable council to work out a proper basis for charging. “We can hit a rate ourselves at one of our meetings,” said Reeve Taylor, Deputy-Reeve Tomlin add- ing that’ an annual average could be taken to get the proper rate. For domestic service the basis of billing at the present time is a service charge of $2.00 per quar- ter plus a consumption charge of 35 cents per 1000 gallons up to 10,000 gallons, and 25 cents per 1000 gallons for balance of con- sumption. For commercial service the rate is 15 cents per ‘1000 gallons. All council agreed that the rates should be raised with Reeve Tay- lor stating “we have to have some maintenance for the sewagefi’ lage fathers at their regular meeting Monday night. Topics brought forth by Mr. Middleton ranged from air guns to the dog nuisance and it was following his suggestion that council agreed to charge a flat rate of $75. for installation of water service to the streetline, one-half of this to be paid as a down payment. Nothing was done about the increase in commer- cial and domestic rates. This is to be'decided at a later date. “I’m not sure whether your can do that”, replied clerk Lynett. “Our water rates have been the same for the past thirty years and I think it’s about time we raised them,” was one of gouncflilior IVIiddieton’s suggestions to Richmond .Hill vilA Coming Events How about your business? To be successful. you must advertise. The merchant who regularly gets his ad into the homes of his neighborhood is the one most likely to be doing the best business. When a duck lays an egg. no one knows it but the duck. When a hen lays an egg. she cackles the event to the whole world. Perhaps this ac- counts for the fact that hen eggs outsell duck eggs! HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 CACKLE 0R ‘UUACK? c1w30 tfc29 NORTH GWILLIMBURY cil has given permission for the construction of dykes as a prelim- inary step in the project to re- claim nearly 500 acres of the H011- and Marsh. v‘ FEBRUARY 18 -â€" Wed. 8 pm. Shirrifl's Fashions in Food, pres- enting attractive styles in Modern Desserts. Richmond Hill Presby. terian Church Sunday School room. Sponsored by Evening Auxiliary: Admission 35c. Tickets may be ob- tained from any member. c1w30 FEBRUARY 12 & 14 â€" It’s getting nearer to the dates of “Chaylie‘s Aunt” 'presented in Trinity Church, Thornhill. Tickets available at Griffin's, Thornhill and Spence’s Hardware, Highland Park. c1w30 Luncheon will be served by Rich- mond Hill United Church W. A. Guest speaker, Mrs. R. O. Hurst, will speak on “Spring Fashions for the Mind.” c1w30 JANUARY 30 â€" Friday afternoon at 2.30 o’clock. A rummage sale under the auspices of King City Women’s Institute in King City United Church basement. Tea will be served. JANUARY 28 â€" Wednesday at 8 pm. Kingcrafts regularmonthly meeting at 8 pm. in KingCity Un- ited Church basement! Each memv ber is asked to invite her husband. or a friend, to view the coloured pictures that will be shown by Sir Ellsworth Flavelle in_the church auditorium at 8.30 o'clock. . FEBRUARY 11 â€" A Valentine A .letter was received from, Mrs. Dorothy Ruffman re the reSignaâ€" tion from the Library Board of Raymond Hughes, requesting a re- placement. Coun‘llor Rice and Deputy~Reeve Tomlin moved and seconded that Harry Sayers be ap- pointed to fill the position, the mo- tion carried unanimously. . Road Budget Tripled Council set its road budget .for 1953 at $30,000. Last year’s was a little over $9,000. It was moved by councillor Mid- dleton and seconded by councillor Rice that a by-law be prepared to prohibit the use of air guns in the municipality, the motion passing unanimously. Library Bd. Appointment “Sure, that’s it, so would I if Irwasn’t satisfied with help", re‘ plied Mr. Middleton. Prohibit Air Guns “Kick you out,” answered Reeve Taylor. “We could break off with them but I think we should give them a chance to make up for what they haven’t done," said councillor Per< kins. Said councillor Middleton in speaking to Reeve Taylor â€" “If I worked for you for a year , and didn’t do a satisfactory job, what would you do?” _ “I wouldn't". ‘said councillor Middleton. “Have you seen their new building? It would make you laugh. There‘s only a small space for the dogs. If we paid $875. as a start, what are we going to get this year for $300. Richmond Hill, Aurora and New- market all employ the services of the Humane Society, “Richmond Hill paying $875., Aurora $1500, and Newmarket $2000., plus dog taxes last year, which was the first year of service. Deputy-Reeve Tomlin and coun‘ cillor Rice moved and seconded that councillor Perkins attend the Humane Society meetings and re- quest a written report for service renderd this municipality for this past.year as well -as enquire about the stand taken on damage to sheep by dogs. “We certainly made a bum deal”I said councillor Middleton. “And there’s something else you can tell them too," added Reeve Taylor. “Tell them we’re thorough- ly disgusted with their service during the past year and that we have been highly criticised by the peaplé‘fo'r it.” teer to go to their meetings to check up. Maybe we should carry on a year or two to get our money out of it.” (Continued on page 3) oun-