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the south baséniéni Owing to the crowded condition 0f the school no special program will be provided. The teachers in the Orange Home and the Municipal Hall will all be in thier regular rooms dur- ing the whole evening. nv__, , Please rememfier thzft. the sew- ing room. presided over by Mrs. Ethel McWhirter. is situated in ..__ “M. . Richmond Hill Public School Parents’ Night will be held Tues- day. November 17 from 7.30 to 9.00 pm. at which time teachers will be glad to meet and consult with all parents who are able to be present. Parents’ Night Public School --. “ANA; . All a two-car collision” last Sunday, on No. 7 Highway two miles east of here. MARKHAM : Three persons were injured, one 2; Fhem >seriously. in .. 4...~ _-w rmva KET : A woman and her dau ter were injured here last Sunday when a light truck went out of control on Davis Dr. and crashod into a tree. The dri- ver. Mrs. Eva Crear, 35. of Oak Ridges. received severe cuts and bruises. Her daughter, Netta. 8, has a broken leg. Both are in the York County Hospital here. NEWMARKET : Threeâ€"quarters of the northern municipalities in the remaining York County have voted in favour of accepting the Davis Estate and making New- market the county seat. Repre- sentatives from Aurora. Richmond Hill and Sutton voted against the move. 'NEW‘MAQKET AURORA : Over 80 residents of Laramount St. have presented a petition to Council asking for the withdrawal of tanks from the Armories loéétedflt-iiérc iCARBORO : The Scarboro Bluf- rs Association has decidgd to finish and equip a twoâ€"bedroom the new General Hospital. NORTH YORK : Council has. pas- sed a resolution stating that all lands disposed of by the council will be handled by public tender. URORA : Although the new istrict High School has been Qpen only a short time overcrowd- ing indicates that an enlargement may soon have to be considered. NORTH YORK : Under the dir- ection of the various schools. children collected pennies in- gead of treats on Hallowe'en. AURORA : The Whitc’hurch Twp. Council has offered the town fire brigade $60 for the first hour in attendance and $10 for each ad- ditional hour for calls made in the township. The pennies will be contributed to the “Save the Children" fund. l. GWILLIMBURY : The Muni- cipal Board hearing has ruled out the clause giving authority to council to permit breaking of Gal-ions parts of the Land Use and Building By-Law. NORTH YORK : Veterans who have purchased homes under the V.L.A. requiring them to hold amounts of land of a half acre and up blaim that increased as- snessments are making it imposs- le to carry the financial burden. AURORA : The Town Planning Board met with planning boards of Whltchurch and King Town- ships to discuss the problems of annexation. PICKERING : Township police are seeking three youths who clubbed an assistant Scoutmaster into unconsciousness with a rifle butt last Sunday. The attack took place when three youths were caught trespassing with guns on the land of the District Scout Camp. NASHVILLE : Thomas Webster celebrated his 90th birthday on Thursday, October 29. He was born in Vaughan Twp. and for 40 years was superintendent of the Presbyterian Sunday School. UNIONVILLE : Mrs. Jane Breck~ en celebrated her 90th birthday Monday, October 26. PICKERING TWP. : More than 50 appeals are slated to be heard by the Court of Revision. The present assessment of $8,610,252. is an increase of $401.000 over last year. STOUFFVILLE : The Court of Revision heard only two appeals against the local assessment. UXBRIDGE : A huge bear has been sighted by township farmâ€" ers in the Glasgow area. A hun- ting party is to be formed. News from Next Door ichmond Hill Community Service, Sunday November 8th, 3 PM. NOVEMBER 12 â€" Ladies Aux- iliary at Richmond Hill Scouts NOVEMBER 15 â€" Sunday. Miss Mary O’Hanion of Hamilton will sing at Victoria Square United Church at two services 2.30 pm. and 7.30 pm. Everyone welcome to attend. See news item for fur- ther particulars. *2w19 NOVEMBER 9 â€"- Monday. Meet- mg of Thornhill L.O.L. No. 91 in the Masonic Hall, Thornhill. NOVEMBER 7 â€" Saturday. Eu- chre at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. Stonehouse. Elmwood Ave., east of the CNR railroad, under the auspices of Co-operative Com- monwealth Federation, at 8 pm. Everyone welcome. *lw19 NOVEMBER 7 â€" Saturday 2.30 pm. Bake sale and afternoon tea to be held at the home of Mrs. T. Einboden, 191 Spruce Ave., Rich- vale. Proceeds for the Guides and Brownies. Richvale. c1w19 NOVEMBER 7 â€" Saturday from 2 to 5 pm. The Jefferson School Community Club’s annual bazaar. Baking, sewing, vegetables, no- velties, Christmas articles, etc. Afternon tea. c5w15 NOVEMBER 7 â€" NOTICE the bazaar to be held on Novemocr ’/ by the United Church Ladies Guild of Thornhill has been post- poned until November 14. NOVEMBER 7 â€" Saturday. C.G. I.T. Tea and Baking Sale, Rich- mond Hill United Church_ 3-4.30 EVERY THURSDAY â€" Bingo sponsored by L.O.L, 2368 in the Orange Hall, Richmond Hill, at 8 pm. sharp. Lucky draw night. Councillor William L. Clark has had a long experience in Markham municipal affairs and is prominently mentioned as a candidate for both deputy-reeve and Reeve. Councillor Lennie is completing his second year as councillor and might be prevail- ed upon to Seek promotion. To date no new candidates for council have declared their in- tentions to the press but promin- ently mentioned as possible can- didates are Robert gee of Union- Ratepayers look for a lively election contest in Markham Township this ear. It has been rumored that eeve Win. Tim- bers, reeve for the past three years may be retiring. althowzh he has made no pronouncement to date. It is considered very _likely that deputy-1w . _ - Masurier who since his entry in council two years ago has been an ardent crusader for more ef- ficient township administration will be a candidate for Reeve when the voting takes place ear- ly in December. Many ratepayâ€" ers expect that Councillor Charles Hooper who has had many a clash with the deputy-reeve in council affairs will clash with him again in the battle of the ballots for the office of reeve. Keen interest has been shown in the meeting since it was an- nounced last week. Ratepayers welcome this opportunity of meeting those who have served in council and on school board this past year and those who as- plre to office. It.is expected ev- ery seat in the spacious auditor- ium will be filled and a most in- teresting and helpful meeting is anticipated. Candidates who plan to be present are asked to notify the secretary at AV. 5-2171 on or be- fore November 10. This co-op- eration will give officers an op- portunity to plan and organize the meeting. The open meeting is sponsored by the ratepayers as- sociations of Highland Park, Doncaster, Thornlea, Elgin Street, and Langstafi‘ and all present members of council and school boards and all aspiring candidates are invited to attend. Each will be given an opportunity to speak and there will be a question period when ratepayers may seek any desired information on all matters pertaining to town- ship affairs and school matters. ' Nomination day for municipal elections is but three weeks away and already there is evidence that the political pot is more than simmering. In Markham township a record crowd is expected to attend the open meeting for candidates which will be held in Henderson Avenue School next Wednesday, November 11, at 8 pm. Markham Twp. a Ratepayers Public Meeting Will ‘Be Held Next Wednesday Nov. 11th At H enderson A ve. School VOLUME LXXV. NUMBER 19 Coming Events c1w19 c1w19 c1w19 tfcll FEBRUARY 26 & 27 â€" Friday and Saturday evenings and Sat~ urday afternoon matinee. The Footlights Club of Trinity Church Thornhill, is presenting “Quiet Weekend". - NOVEMBER 28 â€" Sat. skate exchange. Richmond Hill United Church 10 o’clock. If your skates are too small. sell them at your NOVEMBER 20 -â€" Friday 815 p. m. Presentation of Graduation Diplomas and Academic Prizes, etc. Speaker Mr. S. Randall. Department of Education, choir and orchestra. c1w19 NOVEMBER 13 â€" Friday. In Zion Lutheran Church, Sherwood, under the auspices of the choir, coloured slides will be shown by Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Bryson and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grubbe on their trip to Victoria, BC, at 8 NOVEMBER 17-18 â€" Tuesday - Wednesday. The Mothers’ Auxil- iary of Scouts and Cubs is hold- ing its annual Theatre night. Cubs and Scouts are selling tickets. NOVEMBER 19 â€" Thursday. Commencement Exercises R.H.D. H.S. at 8.15 p.111. Presentation of Intermediate Certificates and Athletic awards. choir and orches- tra. NOVEMBER 13 â€"â€" Friday, 8 pm. Square dance with the Jefferson Community Club at the school. Admission 35c. c2w19 will hold its regular monthly meeting. Please keep date in mind, and the telephone commit- tee will get in touch with mem- bers. as to where meeting will be held. It all adds up to prospects for an interesting and instructive old fashioned town meeting when 10- cal affairs will get a thorough airing. The date next Wednes- day, November 11, the time 8 p. m. and the place the new Hen- derson Avenue school. It is rumored other dark horse candidates will be taking advan- tage of the Henderson Ave. meet- ing to make announcement of a bid for office. ville', _5. Kathleen James of Highland ark, William Lennox of Thornhill, former deputy- reeve Dalton Rumney of Victoria Square, and Bill Champion. pres- dent of Markham township prop- erty owners’ association. Deputy-Reeve LeMasurier Wants more efficient adminis- tration in Markham Township. Probable Candidate :chanze "n 5910095051, Unity} in Non-menial» Liberty: 5» all Things, Gui”. c1w19 c1w19 Mrs. Frank Tate of Richmond Hill will be teaching part of Grade 2 and all of the Grade 3 and 4 pupils at the old school, approximately 25 in number, un- til the end of the term. This leaves 25 other junior pupils stacking under Miss M. Greasy commencing today. Thursday, November 5, the old Jefferson School will be used entirely by pupils in the Jefferson school sec- tion. Vaughan 21 - Markham 4. Mr. Dickson Miller, chairman of the Jefierson School Board_ announce_d Tuesday night that 25 Jefferson Students Will Attend Classes In Old Sch. In supporting the by-law, which authorizes the taking of such a vote, Reeve Timbers stat- ed, “During my eight years on council there has been constant debate on the pros and cons of a ward system. I feel it is time we referred the matter to a vote of the people”. Deputy-Reeve LeMasurier remarked, “ I can see no harm in merely asking the people for an expression of opin- ion.” Councillor Clark, in re- ferring to past developments in Scarboro Township, stated that Scarboro has had a similar elec- toral system for the past 15 years. By a narrow vote of three to two at Mondays council meeting, the members decided to refer the final decision of a ward system to the people. In taking this stand, Reeve W. Timbers, Deputy- Reeve A. LeMasurier and Coun- cillor W. Clark all went on rec- ord as being in favour of afford- ing the people the right to make their own decision on the intro- duction of a ward system. Mrs. Tate Will Teach Le_ave Decision To People Markham township ratepayers are to finally have the opportunity to vote on the oft discussed matter of a ward system for township elecoral purposes. At this year’s mun- icipal elections residents will be asked for an expression of opinion as to whether they do or do not favour the intro- duction of a ward system for future municipal elections. Under such an arrangement it is expected each of three wards would elect a Councillor while the Reeve and Deputy- Reeve would still be elected from over the whole township. If the vote is favourable the actual mechanics of division into wards will rest with the 1954 Council. Markham Twp. Electors Vote On A Ward System As a tribute to her Gracious Majesty the Queen and all women who have served in the Armed Services, the Salute this year will be taken by Squadron Leader Miss K. Ball, a veteran of World War II, Women’s Division RCAF. Trafiic on Yonge Street will be detoured during the Service, and following the service the parade will proceed north on Yonge' St., where the salute will be taken at the Post Office. All organizations will fall in at the north end of the Village at 2.30 pm. and led by the Silver Band of the West Toronto Salvation Army will proceed to the War Memorial for the Service of Remembrance. Veterans from Toronto, Willowdale, Unionville, Markham, King, Vaughan, Stoufi- ville, Maple, and Richmond Hill, are expected to be present along with the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides of Richvale and Richmond Hill, the Cadet Corps of the Richmond Hill Dis- trict High School, and the children of the L.T.B. & Orange Home. ‘ ~ To Make Decision In December The Community Service of National Remembrance will be held here next Sunday afternoon at the War Memorial on Yonge St. at 3 pm. The guest speaker for this occas- ion will be Flight Lieut, the Rev. J. N. Hepburn, former padre of the Royal Canadian Air Force and now Minister of the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church. Plans Are Completed For Remembrance Service Earlier in the year the De- partment cut the township road budget from $90,000 down to $80,000 affecting sev- eral new road projects. in- cluding oiling. This addition- al approval will enable the township to carry out its com- plete program for the year. RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO.. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5th 1953 Vaugh‘an Township coun- cil has received approval from the Department of Highways permitting addit- ional expenditure of $10,000 on township roads. Vaughan Twp. Gets $10,000 More For Roads Lake Wilcox School Board made arrangements some time ago to move their overflow of pupils from the old Jefferson Schol to Aurora and it was not until this week that the Jeffer- son School Board was able to ob- tain a satisfactory teacher to take over duties at the old school. at the new school, 21 of whom are Grade 1 children. The Jefferson School Board plans to engage a permanent tea- cher for the old school after Christmas. After several delays, at record- ed vote as requested by Deputy- Reeve LeMasurier was taken on the by-law and saw Reeve Tim- bers, Deputy-Reeve LeMasurier and Councillor Clark voting in the affirmativ, while Council- lors Hooper nd Lennie were opposed. New Thomhiu High School In a complete reversal of its (Continued on page 3) Councillor A. Lennie was op- posed to the passing of the by- law until Council had discussed the matter further. ‘This by-law is premature". stated Councillor Lennie, “until such time as our land-use and zoning by-laws have received the blessings of the Municipal Board". Recorded Vote Determined efforts by Council- lor C. Hooper to “filibuster” the by-law proved futile. Councillor Hooper greeted the reading of the by-law with strong opposition and opposed referring the matter to a vote of the people at this year's election. Ho_oper and Lennie Opposed Richmond Hill Postpones Decision On High School Estimated Cost $800,000 ’The hydro crews were on the job immediately locating the trouble and restoring power within a brief period of 15 min- utes. in falling, crashed into thé thé roof of one of Henry’s Florists greenhouses doing heavy dam- age. Extensive damages not yet es- timated and a 15-minute Hydro cut-off resulted from the felling of a large tree on Roseview Ave, Richmond Hill on Saturday af- ternoon when the falling tree hit three hydro lines, knocking down thre_e__poles. One; of the poles, Hydro Crews Restore Power Miss Hanian has studied at Hunter College, New York; is musical producer and director of the New York Tribune Fresh Air Camp. She is also soloist at Port Nelson United Church, Shee Solhm Synagogue, Hamilton, and on the Church of the Nazarene radio program over 'CHML. It is hoped’a large congregation will be present to hear Miss Hanian and a welcome is extend- ed to everyone in the district to attend. Miss Mary 0. Hanian of Kam- llton _will be guest soloist at Vic- toria Square United Church on Sunday November 15. _She will sing at two services, 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Noted Singer Guest Victoria Square United E. E. Kent and family in the passing of a dear wife and mother, Miriam Elsie Galley Kent. Mrs. Kent passed away early Wednesday morning in the Toronto Western Hospi- tal after undergoing a ser- ious operation earlier. Mrs. Kent was active in the Women’s Organizations of the United Church at Thornhil) and was held in The sympathy of the'com- munity is extended to Rev. high esteem in this eommufi; Richmond Hill District High School will this year hold a Junior and Senior Commencement, intermed- iate certificates and athletic awards to be given out on Thursday_ November 19, and the Grade 13 Graduation cer- tificates and academic prizes on Friday, November 20. The programs are at pres- ent being drawn up, further particulars to be announced at a later date. In an important recom- mendation to Council the members suggested the town- ship undertake a complete -re-assessment of the munici- pality at once. They felt that too many assessments apeared too low. With the steadily increasing school costs the members were of the opinion too many resi- dents were not paying their just share of such costs. With Ex-Reeve E. Logan in the chair Whitchurch township’s five man Court of Revision considered nine ap- peals last Saturday. In each case the Court upheld the Assessor’s figures and no re- ductions were made in any assessment. Mrs. E. E. Kent MPasses Away Whitchurch’s Court of Revision , Recommends Rte-assessment Junior and Senior Commencement All exhibits in the Guineas Class must arrive at The Royal not later than 1 pm. Wednesday. November 18. The classes will be judged on Thursday, Novem- ber 19. with the winners being paraded that evening during the lilo/{Se show. All exhibits will be mammal. In addition to the prize of 50 guineas the owner of the cham- pion steer will also be awarded the T. L. Kennedy challenge tro- phy. Exhibitors of the cham- pionship steer in other breeds will be awarded a cash prize of $100. R. G. Bennett, Associate Direc- tor of Extension, Ontario De- partment of Agriculture, an- nounced today that 151 4-H Beef Calf Club members had entered the Guineas Class and that there was every indication of keen competition for the coveted aw- ard. Thursday November 19, will be a red letter day in the lives of some 151 young farmers of On- tario for on that day some 4-H club member will carry off the Queen’s Guineas for his Cham- pion Baby Beef Steer at thé Roy- al Winter Fair. Trophy To Be Awarded In supporting the Board’s pro- posal trustee Mrs. Gladys Hill urged council members to exert pressure on the provincial gov- ernment for a re-allocation in the tax structure which would chan- nel more funds to take care of educational costs or a change in the High School'Act. “Boards today are in an intolerable posi- tion," she said pointing out that the Department of Education provides that students may take practical options but will not pay grants on expenditures to pro- vide facilities for teaching prac- tical options. She said if the school board did not provide tea- ching for these practical subjects the student had the right to go elsewhere and the board must pay the fees which sometimes amount to $300. per year per student. This, said Mrs. Hill, places the Board in an intolerable financial position. It was pointed out that rate- payers in demanding a schOol equipped for practical options Queen’s Guineas Attract 151 Entries 4-H Beef Cattle Club Chairman Kinnee reviewed the history of the new school plans and recalled that last July the Board has asked approval for the building of a school with provis- ion for academic classes and a gymnasium. He said the Board had received severat delegations urging that this was not the type of school desired. As a result the Board met last Monday ev- ening and revised its plans and decided on the 27-room school, with one room for work shop, one for home economics and a com- bination" gymnasium-auditorium. The estimated cost is $775,000. and of this grants would be pay- able on $540,000. There.would be additional cost for land on which there is no provincial grant. District High School Board Chairman Morley Kinnee and Trustees Mrs. Gladys Hill and V. P. McMullen appeared before Richmohd Hill council and out- lined plans of the Board. ' Vaughan and Markham councils have already approv- ed the plans and Woodbridge will consider the proppsal at a meeting on November 12. Richmond Hill council Monday night postponed final decision on the request of the Richmond Hill District High School Board for approval of plans for an $800,000. new High School for the Thornhill district. Opinions express- ed however indicated that council will not give approval. Richmond Hill councili members object to inclusion in the plans of a gymnasium and rooms for teaching practical 'op- tions on which the Provincial government does not give a grant. Opposed To Frills Which Do Not Earn Prov. Grants HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICI’ SINCE 1878 HAVE YOU SOMETHING ' TO SELL? Read by 12,000 weekly THE LIBERAL Advertise in The fund, now held in trust by the Ontaric Department of Agri- culture. has been translated into $250 which, with the receipts from the subsequent auction 01 the animal, results in a sizeable return to the young farmer. The Queen’s Guineas Class ac- tually had its origin nearly a cen- tury ago when a fund was set up by King Edward VII, then Prince of Wales, for the purpose of en- couraging agriculture in Ontario. Designed to stimulate the in- terest of farm youth in the ram- ing of better beef cattle .the Guineas now follows closely on the heels of the spectacular Royal Horse Show in public interest and appreciation. Chairmén Kinnée estimated that it would take two years to complete the school. The proposed new/ school would have accommodation for 850 students. The estimated cost of $800,000.. is shared by four municipalities, Vaughan 48.60 per cent. Markham 25.08 per cent, Richmond Hill 14.75 per cent and Woodbridge 11.57 per cent. Councillor Jack Rice indicated that he had not changed his opâ€" inion but thought a final decis- ion should be made when all members of council are in atten- dance. Deputy-reeve Ken Tomlin said he sympathized with the members of the school board in the prob- lem which they faced but he did not think there should be any lessening of the council’s yard- stick of economy in regard to school construction. "If the province thinks these things are frills and will not pay a grant on them I don't see why we should approve them,” said councillor Middleton. “I’m not in favor of approving anything on which there is no provincial grant." All members expressed opinions in keeping wifih the former de- cision of council against a gym- nasium or rooms on which the provjnce does not pay a grant. Reeve W. J. Taylor and mem- ben_s discussed ‘the proposal at length but deferred ,any definite actit‘m until all members of coun- cil could be present. Councillor Perkins was out of town Monday night. . Council discussion indicated unanimous opinion against the High Sc_hool Board A proposal. and a gymnasium were only ask- ing the same facilities as are now available at Richmond Hill. It was explained however that the so- commodation at Richmond Hill was built when‘ there were de- partmental grants for gymnas- iums and other features. All organizations and indi- viduals placing wreaths on the War Memorial in Rich- mond Hill on Sunday next are requested to notify the Village Clerk not later than mamsm Wreaths For Sunday