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8 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Thursday, Aug. 13, 1953 W. 8- 000K, Editor Rt. Hon. Louis St. Laurent was re- flected Prime Minister of Canada with a decisive majority on Monday, August 10. He will be supported in the House of Com- mons by 170 Liberals, including ten from the Toronto and York seats. The election resulted as follows: Lib- erals 171; Progressive Conservatives 50; C.C.F. 23; Social Credit 15; Independents 8: Independent Labor 2; Liberal-Labor 1; total 265 seats. A It was‘a weeping victory for any lea,- M and any political party. Prime Min- ister St. Laurent accepted the mandate with characteristic modesty and in his message to the Canadian people thanked them for the heartening expression of con- fidence. He said “The decisive verdict you have given will strengthen the government it carrying on the policies which have -' on such satisfaction in Canada during a lest few years. “We shall continue to strive resolute« k flor peace and prosperity, for the funda- ental aim of the Liberal party â€"â€" which to ensure to all Canadians, in every proâ€" vince, of every race and creed and class, and of all political parties, ,the closest pos- gible approach to equality of opportunity and to a fair share of the bounties with which Providence endowed our favored land. “R w!!! continue to be, as it has al. Wm been, my highest ambition to contri- bute something to the strengthening of the spirit of harmony and good will and co~ operation between English and French- speaking Canadians, which is the one sure foundations of our unity as a nation. With W An Independent Weekly â€" Established 1873 “scum-.7... Wption Rate $2.50 per year; to the United States $3.00; 5c Single Copy Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Associaan J. E. SMITH. M.P-, Publisher (3001!. Editor ALVERNA SMITH, Associate Editor R .D. LITTLE & SON LTD. ..__,f 7 7 , , 7 Telephone TUrner 4-1261 “Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa” FORD-MONARCH DEALER IN TU. 4-1116-7 RICHMOND HILL EM. 6-3166 The 1953 General Election 013132 liberal That day never came. However, if the Kitchener pattern is followed we may be on the way to joy, and poise, and peace, (London Free Press) The piano is becoming popular. There are more pianos being tinkled in more homes than 20 years ago; in the Kitchener area at least. Piano Tuner Charles Bos- senberry, of Kitchener, made this claim at a convention of the American Associa- tion of Piano Tuners in St. Louis. The determinative factor; he said, was piano lessons in the schools. that solid foundation we have liuilt 5 nei- tion in which we have been able to wel- come hundreds of thousands of good citi- zens of other races who have all made dis- tinctive contributions to our national life. A quarter of a century ago Otto Kahn, the New York financier and patron of the Metropolitan Opera, remarked that things would be happier in the world and more peaceful when there was a piano in every house. “And, now that you have given to my colleagues and to me the vote of confidence for which we appealed, I wish to repeat the promise â€" which was my only election promise â€" to give you the best service of which I am capable, and I make, with as- surance, the same promise for the able and devoted colleagues who, with your en- dorsement, will continue to share with me the responsibility â€" and the high honor -â€"A g carrying on the govemment of Qan- ada; Editorial Comment mnnen‘ UDI‘I’ :UREM mcuunqfls Mr. W. C. Wallace, M.P.,. has presented the local Mechanic’s In] stitute with Vols. 1 and 2 of the Debates in the Dominion House of Commons session of 1884. Council passed accounts at the 6th inst. totalling 42.58. monies to be paid when funds permit. An engine and two generators are being installed at Bond Lake to give the Metropolitan Railway 50 per cent more power. This ohsuld be more than sufficient to meet extraordinary requirements. The North York Fair to be held in Newmarket is scheduled for the 19th, 20th and let of September. Wanted â€" A librarian ahd care- taker for Richmond Hill Public Library and Reading Room. One Another’s Burdens Last fall, when dense fogs in London almost stopped all traffic and made getting around extreme- ly difficult. a British newspaper told of a blind man who had guid- ed eighteen persons to their homes. To him the fog made no difierence, so when told the location he was able to lead the bewildered to it. He must have been thrilled to feel that he was needed and that he was giving instead of receiving sym- pathy. It was a case of the blind leading the bewildered. AUGUST 7, 1884 The monthly Fair of cattle. sheep, etc., was held in the fair grounds yesterday and, as usual, drew quite a number to the vill- age, principally bptchegs. _ A trotting race came off on Tues- day evening between Butcher Girl, Richmond Hill. and Tannery Maid of Elgin Mills. The Girl came under the wire first but the Maid received the money, accord- ing to English rules, See Sporting Times. Last Friday evening, the Fire- men held a Garden Party on Mr. Sanderson’s lawn. A tea and var- ious games featured the evening and after expenses were deducted net proceeds amounted to $48.45. AUGUST 10. 1905 Mr. Frank Cook who had lived in the vicinity since he was 17 years of age, died at the home of his son-in-law, William Gibbs, last Sunday. Several complaints have been re- ‘ceived about boys helping them- selv‘es to fruit in orchards not their Applicants to furnish suitable building, keep the room warm and well lighted and act as Librarian and caretaker. Considerati n for handicapped people is an encouraging Sign of modern times. It is a practical demonstration of Christianity. Once let it be known that there is a genuine need and there is a The late Charles H. Spurgeon said: “Jesus Christ built Edin- burgh Infirmary." He meant that the spirit of Christianity had so aroused men's sympathies for the unfortunate that a sense of res- ponsibility _ was everywhere and that religion means vastly more than singing hymns and offering pravers, It must have a thorough- y fiactical side. I don't mean that handicapped people should always be on the receiving end. What Sir Post Office Savings Bank, Rich- mond H111: ‘ Total deposits to June 30, 1884 $229,431. Deposits in the month of July ’84 $1,190. AUGUST 6. 1931 Markham Township tax rate has dropped nearly two mills ,from 8 mills to 6.09 for this year. The council feels that hard times de- mand the curtailment of expendi- tures. * good response. Ours seems to be an age of go-getters but sympathy for the unfortunate can soon be roused. People aren’t so hard- boiled as they appear. When a newspaper interviewed a blind man he was told that the man with his white cane was deeply “.rateful for those ready to help; “I lust have to tap on the pavement a few times and people come for- ward and eager to help. They are a fine bunch,” he said. Total deposits to July 31, 7’84 mm\mnnnmmummuuummmmnuummmmuunmmumm; TODAY’S QUOTATION 1 mm Debentures recently issued by “WE ire members one of another.” Our quotation today is a saying by the Apostle Paul; Sincere thanks For your splendid $230,621 . M. Teefy, Postmaster Excerpts from the files of The Libm‘ Home paper of the Richmond Hill district since 1m support in Monday’s Election TO THE ELECTORS OF NORTH YORK JACK SMITH k When.“ 'ay Bac The annual Street Dénce will be held on August 26 with a $200 radio as first prize. A 13â€"yearold lad stole Mr. Har- ry Gamble's horse and covered bug- gy from the Methodist Church shed Sunday evening. Collision with an auto ended his two hour escapade and on Monday, Magis- trate Brunton advised sending him to Victoria Industrial School at Mimico. On August 19, St. Mary’s Rom- an Catholic Separate School will be dedicated by Rt. Rev. B. I. Web- ster, auxiliary Bishop of Toronto. This is Richmond Hill’s first sep- arate School and will be in charge of the Sisters of Loretta. It is a good thing to let people do gracious things when they want to. In Alexander Woolcott's book "Long. Long Ago,” there is a charming story along this line. One day Woolcott was walking along London’s famous street, the Strand. At one of the busiest spots in that great city he was waiting his chance to cross when he saw a young army officer fid- geting nervously with his cane. The man was blind and was evid- ently hoping that his condition and hesitation would attract att- ention. He had probably crossed dozens of times before, and he knew that assistance would be forthcoming. Just as Woolcott was about to offer him his arm. he saw an elderly officer approached, take hold of the blind soldier, and lead him across the busy street. W. C. Gohn, Warden of York County will be umpire-ln-chief when Aurora and Richmond Hill Lawn Bowlers take to the Softball diamond in aid of the Fresh Air Fund. AUGUST 3, 1918 A large number of our citizens wended their way to the Metropo- litan Station Sunday to shake hands with the members of the 127th York Rangers from Richmond Hill and vicinity, who were taking final leave before going overseas. The village Band turned out to play several patriotiq selections. _ Trinity Church. Thomhill, is having special intercession services on the second anniversary of the declaration ’of war. Twenty men from Trinity Church are serving under the colours. AUGUST 5, 1948 The village plans a new Library room for the near future. The for- mer classroom in the Municipal Halhwill be used and work will be- gin soon. The Women's Institute is provlding $1752.54 toward the cost and the Library Board hopes to re- ceive further donations for the pro- ject. "Wesley Clark, Headford farmer, reports that his harvest was com- pleted >on Aggp§t Arthur Pearson demonstrated at St. Dunstan's was that there were whole fields of usefulness possible for the blind and that they should be made to feel that they were needed and had a place in society. Then Woolcott noticed that this elderly man was no ordinary offi- cer. He was arrayed in brass hat. red tabls, and cross swords on his shoulder. He was a very disting- uished general. As Woolcott tag- ged behind, his interest quickened. He knew that the blind soldier hadn't the faintest idea that he was being led by a general. Perhaps it was just as well. It might have given him heart failure. Step by step they advanced, dodging a bus here ,a motorcycle there, and a hundred pedestrians until they were safely across. Then it was that the young soldier fished in his pocket for a Sixpence. When he found it he pressed it into the gen- eral's hand. It was a slight re- ward. the Township of Markham re Yonge Radials were sold at $101.35. The debentures were for 15 years and bear interest at 5 per cent. "Th; ‘Béll Telephone Co. an- nounces that the village will have a dial telephone system by 1951. Just for a moment the general looked bewildered, but he quickly pulled himself together, and with a grand clicking of his heels and the most perfect of salutes he mur- mured, with tears in his voice as well as his eyes: "Thank you, sir!" Infected tonsils abscessed teeth, diabetes or other illnesses may lead to eye troubles. For that rea- son, lt is advisable, when having a medical checkup, to have nose, ears, throat and eyes, thoroughly examined and to have an Xâ€"ray of lungs and teeth. 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