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A widely travelled newspaper woman. Miss Aiken has crossed Canada and the United States sev- eral times; has visited Europe and the Middle East on assignments; attended the Royal wedding for her paper and expects to cover the Coronation in June. The guest speaker. Margaret Aiken was then introduced to the gathering by Stan Brown, who said although Miss Aiken was born in New Brunswick she had attend- ed Branksome Hall in Toronto and is n niece of Lord Beaverbrook. Replying to the toast Mrs. Dick- son Miller brought laughter with her able repartee and said the ladies present would all like auto- graphed coples of Mr. Gibson’s ll- terary gem. hand Gibson in proposing a toast to the visiting ladies read a poem of his own composition en- titled “In the Spring." 77 Mrs. Sanderson president of the afternoon W. A. and her com- mittee then served a dellclous banquet to the guests who were seated at tables decorated in ap- propriate 17th of March style. Mrs. J. Pollard on behalf of the ladies of the W.AA, was compli- mented by the president of the Men's club for the work the W.A. had done to help make the even- lng a success. The meeting was called to or- der shortly after 6.30 pm. by the president James Bradley followed by a short prayer said by the Rev. C. G. ngglnson. A capacity crowd filled the ban- quet-hall when the members of Richmond Hill United Church Men's Club. accompanied by their wives held their annual Ladles' Night on Monday last. Margaret Aiken Addresses Men’s Club 2 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Thurs., March 19, 1953 Miss Aiken said that she has W. S- COOK. Editor Clinical statistics prove with good re- sults that more and more cancer cases are being caught in. the early stages due to a. greater awareness of its danger signals and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment on the part of the public. _ But statics also show through mor- tality records that there are still far too many people in our communities who come to the doctor when it is too late. Out of 41/; million people living in Ontario, can- cer was the second biggest killer last year with 6,405 deaths. It is the tragic fact that some of these victims need not have died had the disease been caught in time. There is much unknown about cancer, but medical knowledge is steadily grow- ing. Great strides are being made in meth- ods of diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Virtually every branch of science and medicine are now involved in deter- mining its cause and cure. But even with this great fighting army of scientists and doctors life still depends upon the early UV man. "v v... v...â€" _ on those municipalities which will remain in the County of York. Any announce- ments to date are notable for lack of any special consideration or apparent concern for the rest of York County. av; vuv Avvv v- As far as we are aware no figures have yet been released to show the financial position of the County which will remain, those municipalities from Markham and Vaughan north to Lake Simcoe. However it doesn’t take much figuring to arrive at the conclusion that unless some consider- ation not yet announced is extended to the County, a very substantial tax increase will be the result. â€" i’firere’sfi reports have stated that there is at present a lot of behind-the-scenes turmoil and lobbying for the “plums of the. new County set-up’. Ratepayers are not much concerned about the so-called plums, v..- u, ation. Some action was many years over- due and while the present proposals pres- ent some difficulties we are confident the ultimate results will be to the mutual ad- vantage of both city and suburban munici- palities. . 1-....-“ .'.. J-LnL $1,.“ ALVII v v u- v..- O--. legislation in. attempting to solve the prob- lems of the municipalities adjoining the city, has thrown the rest of the County to the wolves and laid some new problems Every doctor stresses lay education of the facts about cancer as an ally in ef- fective treatment, sometimes the cure of the disease. The Ontario government has intro- duced legislation providing for a major change 'in municipal administration in York County. The legislation provides for the establishment of a Metropolitan Coun- cil to preside over the municipal adminis- tration of that part of the County which lies south of Steele’s Avenue.__ n:L__ vnuun u. ~vâ€"-â€" _ but no doubt Will be amended and improv- ed as experience is gained in the new form of administration. ' The idea of a Metropolitan Council is compromise legislation aimed to relieve the preSSing problems of suburban areas with- out granting the request for amalgam- HUD Duuvu VJ. vav-v ., __ Although opposed by the Toronto City Council the legislation has been generally well received as a sincere effort to meet the problems of the city and the suburban municipalities. Basedon the report of the Municipal Board__it has some imperfections An Independent Weekly â€" Established 1878 W“WW'7'“ Subscription Rate 82-50 per year; to the United States $3 00; 5c Single Copy Member Audit Bureau of Circuiations Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association J. E. SMITH, M.P-, Publisher r‘nnlz Editor ALVERNA SMITH, Associate Editor Ava. However the grave dangef isjchat tl‘ue 1-. 4â€" ..... Telephone TUtner 4-1261 “Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Organize Cancer Unit In District How About The Rest OF Us (Eb: liberal Returning to her office. she told her editor she did not think Dreis- er should be allowed to speak in Toronto and her editor agreed to put her remarks on the front page. Later that day, 4 o‘clock to be ex- act, Dreiser was back across the border. The R.C.M.P., the Cana- dian Legion and the City Council having investigated this man, beâ€" cause of her news item which had been released at 11.50 a.m., had found him undesirable and as Miss Aiken said, “He never did get a chance to speak in Canada." Rand Gibson thanked Miss Aik- en for her entertaining address and presented her with “a stand- ard of beauty" that is, he said “a part of the trademark of Richmond Hill”, a beautiful spray of roses. The interview proved so unin- teresting Margaret Aiken put aw- ay her note-book, but was electri- fied into action when she heard Dreiser make a detrimental ref- erence to Britain in which he said he would rather see the Nazis there than the horse-riding British. To illustrate her point Miss Alk- en told of an assignment she had had in 1941 to interview Theodore Dreiser who had arrived in Tor- onto to hold a public meeting in the Eaton auditorium. Mr. Floyd Perkihs vintroduced To bring this knowledge to the atten- ion of everyone in Ontario is the aim of the Ontario Division of the Canadian Can- cer Society. It’s organized Units of vol- unteers throughout the province reach out as far as they can within their area to make the facts known. But distance leaves many communities still uncovered with the vital facts. If the citizens of these unorganized parts would be interested and willing to form Units of the Society as a protection to themselves, their loved ones and others of their neighborhood, their work would greatly facilitate in the progress being made in cancer control. Plans are under way for the organi- zation of a Cancer Unit in Richmond Hill and district. A meeting will be called to which everyone will be invited. Further notice will be issued through the Liberal. York County administration in the past has been carried on in a rather gran- diose manner. A large and prosperous county with large assessment made this possible without too great a burden on the taxpayers, although on many occasions we have protested that it was unnecessary. In fact we have advocated the abolis-hment of County Councils as a part of our admin- istrative system and still think such a move would result in a saving in money to the taxpayers and no loss at all in necess- ary services. However until such time as the Ontario government does abolish Coun- ty Councils it will be necessary for mun- icipalities which will make up York Coun- ty after January 1st, 1953, to set up a new County organization. We trust municipal representatives will make the new set-up, wherever it is located, on a very practical basis_with_an_ absence of unnecessary frills. The division of York County by the legislation now before the Ontario Legis- lature presents some very real problems for the municipal representatives. All the hue and cry so far resulting from the Metropolitan Council proposal has been concerned with its effect on the suburban municipalities. We’d like to hear more con- cern for those municipalities which are still l_e__ft to make up York County. detection of cancerous growth and the im- mediate treatment that must follow. iety ask. It is saâ€"id‘there is keen rivalry between Aurora and Newmarket for designation as the County seat: Ratepayers are not nearly so much concerned whether Aurora or Newmarket will get the call as the County Town, as they are concerned with the prospect of a tax increase of three or four hundred per cent for county purposes. The‘legislatic‘m now before the legis- lature will not be much of a success if in solving some problems for suburban mun- icipalities it creates new and even more difficult problems for the municipalities north of Steele's Avenue. - The Ontario Division of the Canadian Cancer Society , 276 Simcoe St., Toronto, will supply full information about the Soc- iety and the facts for its control to all who It is understood municipal represent- atives of the northern municipalities will hold a meeting in the. near future and it is very important such a meeting should be held, and soon. but they are much concerned about next year? tax 1ja_t¢_. 7 I r,_ L -L...-Au C0 Betty Anne Byfield, violinist, who has had the distinction of being guest artist five different times with the Toronto Symphony Or- chestra. Mrs .Byfield, who is a resident of Bond Lake, delighted her audience with her beautiful and accomplished playing. Ross Smith brough the en‘ tertainment to a very tuneful con- clusion with a group of three Irish songs. sung in a sprightly Irish style, after which the Rev. Hig- ginson brought the evening of fell- owship and good cheer to a close with a prayer of benediction. pcpt. of Nafional Health and Welfare A liHle old lady from Guelph Was radically shun/ins herself. _ We now if's no fun To cook forrlusf one. . Bu} poor mo 5 can ruin one's hoalm HERE’S HEALTH Ottawa" For letting people know about your euchre or bridge try the “Coming Events” column of The Liberal. Telephone Richmond Hill TUrner 4-1261. v..- v- Luv-4 vvuo vsaurxlvflloo. This figure of course does not include the cost of recruiting. training or initial outfitting of personnel. It would be impossible to single out such expense as it concerns directly the action in Korea. Member's Mail My mail from North York while I am here at Ottawa averages about fifteen letters daily and ranges all the way from requests for assist- ance with departmental matters to opinions and suggestions on the international situation and as to how we should best deal with the Kremlin. This session impartial observers here at Ottawa have expressed dis- appointment with the showing and performance 'of the 0 position party. There has been rom the opposition party an almost frantic and desperate effort to lead the people of Canada to believe there has been widespread waste, extra- vagance and inefficiency in feder- al government spending. This fran- tic effort as election time draws near has not been supported by facts .or even by constructive sug- gestions where savings may be made. On the contrary there have been extravagant suggestions for increased expenditures. It is easy to make wild state- ments about waste and extrava- gance on the political platformgbut the record is here to show that such charges have not been estabâ€" lished before the all party commit- tee where charges have to be sup- ported by facts. This significant feature of opposition charges should be kept in mind by our cit- izens who hear or read these ex- travagant political statements. Hon. D. C. Abbott, Minister of Finance, took time out from his busy duties to put the record straight as far as his position is concerned. He denied allegations of waste or inefficiency and de- clared every effort was made to get maximum value for every tax dol- lar. Many independent observers of the Ottawa and World scene have expressed agreement with the Finance Minister’s opinion that Rt. Hon. C. D. Howe, Minister of Defence Production, whose hon¢ esty, integrity and ability as an ad- minstrator are universally recog- nized. spiked the opposition charges in a most effective man- ner He pointed out that ever since the beginning of our Defence expenditure program. there has been sitting a Defence Expenditure Committee, a committee which al- so sat throughout the last war. Canada is getting as good or better value for defence dollars than any other cbuntry in the world. War Costs In answer to a question in the House this week it was revealed that the total cost to Canada of our participation in the United Natâ€" ions police action in Korea to the end of 1952 was $129,416,038. It is the responsibility and tra- ditional right of the opposition in Parliament to criticize the govern- ment in office. but there is pretty general agreement outside of pureâ€" ly politicial circles that such criti- cism should be constructive. Two leadifig cabinet members dealt at some length with this mat- ter during the week. That Defence Expenditures Committee is made up of members of all political parties and hasmthe privilege of examining in the min: utest detail every item of defence eipenditure, and the right to ex- amine and trace every contract from its inception to its conclus- ion. It has the right to call as witnesses anyone from anywhere to give evidence and the record of that committee shows they have been doing a pretty thorough job of examination and looking in corners to seek out signs of extra- vagance or waste. The committee to date has not reported to the house finding either waste or ex- travagance. Developments on the internat- ional scene have been causing con- siderable concern. The incidents in Germany are evidence that the cold war to which we have become somewhat accustomed is charged with very real and very dangerous possibilities. The potential dan- ger of an all-out war is ever-pres- ent in this divided and anxious world. It is a time when cool heads are needed in high places and when tremendous responsibil- ities are carried by those who guide national affairs. Russia‘s veto of the appointment of Mr. Pearson as Secretary ‘of the United Nations robbed the league of the services of the one in all the world best fitted for the task. How- ever United Nations’ loss is Can- ada‘s gain if we can retain his ser- vices as head of our Foreign Af- fairs department. Value For Expenditures Here in Canada we are fortun- ate in having experienced leader- ship from Prime Minister St. Lau- rent and External Affairs Minister Pearson. Too often we take such leadership for granted. but when danger really threatens or the world situation becomes compli- cated there is genuine assurance to all Canadians in having these men at the helm. BY... J.I. SMITH NJ. NORTH YORK “(‘4 n"‘-'& '1 JVflwW,’ ,- The increase this year is caused chiefly by the increased rate of Aurora District High School. The Township tax rate is exclusive of the Trus- tees’ and Debentures’ school rates of the 26 school sections of the district. King Township Tax rate for 1953 was truck at 26.3 mills last Friday. Last year the rate was 25 mills. King Twp. Sets Mill Rate Anyway many thanks for your letters and once again don't hesi- tate to communicate with me at any time regarding any matter of local or national interest. During the session I will be in the riding every week end and will be avail- able at my office in Richmond Hill every Saturday. As I have said before I do ap- preciate receiving your letters be- cause I welcome the opportunity to be of assistance and your ex- preSSions of opinion are most help- ful. Of course I am not always able to accomplish everything asked of me but I do my pest. I have always made it a strict rule to answer every letter I receive, but last week I was in somewhat of a quandry. A constituent wrote regarding a postal matter with which I would have been very glad to be helpful but unfortunately no postal address was given. If the writer happens to read this col- umn and will let me have her ad- dress I will get in touch with her at once. Thursday & Friday â€" March 19 & 20 HILDEGARDE NEFF DARRYL F. ZANUCK eeeeeeee H DARRYL F. ZANUCK w HENRY KING byCASEY ROI ADULT ENTERTAINMENT Prices For This Engagement Only . . . Evening - ADULTS 75c - CHILDREN Under 12 - 25c Matinee - ADULTS 506 - CHILDREN Under 12 --25c INCLU ‘ING TAX 1E FOUR DAYS MARCH 23-24-25 -28 Richmond Hill, ointa'rro Telephone TUrner 4-1212 Russell Tilt Addresses Richvale Home& Sch. Russell Tilt from the Depart- ment of Lands and Forests, who is conducting province-wide studies into the practical results of plant- ing certain trees and shrubs select- ed for their adaptability as nesting sites for our feathered friends and homes for the small mammals, as well as their ability to provide food for them throughout the winter months, was the guest speaker at the Richvale Home and School meeting on Monday night. Mr. Tilt spoke of his experiences of handing the woodcock which is active for only a short time at sun- set, and gave imitations of the calls of the chick-a-dees, male and fe- male woodcock. teal, herring gull, and the male and female Canada goose. “High over the Borders.” 8 film on the migration of birds awaken- ed the question Why migration? Why does the golden plover fly non-stop from his home in New- foundland to Brazil in 48 hours? The speaker remarked on the in- significance of man-made barriers to the birds. A colour film showed our handsome cedar wax-wing nesting and feeding her young and a similar study of roblns. Since the welfare of our wild- life as, well as our own, is so de- pendent on rich timberlands, a splendld film on the results of good and poor wood-cutting practices was timely and interesting. Richmond 'and LEO G. CARROLL oTORIN THATCHER- AVA NORRING . HELENE STANLEY SATURDAY MARCH 21 ONLY _ , "a-.. mud.“ u;auabur servicee, but no less significant, are the many other necessary services of the Canadian Red Cross that must be carried on from day to day. They include free blood transfusions and the procure- ment or blood and blood products for our srmed forces, medical care to those in distant and lonely places, aid and comfort to hospitalized veterans and inmodiste assistance to local disaster sufferers. ’ Without our eupport. The Canadian Red Green Society Iould not be able to continue this daily Iork or urgent and active mercy. Let us, therefore. respond generously to the Society'- nationel Ippall this your. ,VV, . u..w. uv ‘1. an: our lid hai bani quickly ma O-EEQCCIVOIy discri butad u a concrete exprualon or our sympathy. Inen tragedy berell parts or Europe I for weeks ego l Gen-diam Nation-1 Europeln Flood Relief Committee was set up immediately to receive any funds contributed for the relief or the atom: turrerere. The Red cross in Canada was asked to be the ndministretive arm or this Committee and in that capacity the Society he: seen to it that our lid he: been quickly and effectively distri- hne-A .. . .__....A. -___l,, -..- -,yvn «mu u, w summery to my fellow cafiadlah; this you": appell 01' Th. Camdian Red (2-03: Society for mad: with vhlch to carry on its essential services. you pupllciud than such Ihan tragedy befall CASEY ROBINSON 31nd of the opportunity to commend __;-_‘_ A haunt" PM” Miniécer. major disaster