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Obviously this addiction to movies rather than playgrounds. like the hours spent watching television, is just an- other-immunoworldismingtotho But there’s still the same old sobs and wails, boos and cheers, shrieks and screams, as today’s version of Jugalong Hassidy fights it out with Slimey Slim’s gang- of villians. I m LIBERAL, Richmond Hm, Thurs” Dec. 17, 1958 7 Few of us, thinks back The Finan- cial Post, don’t remember the thrills of a Saturday matinee, of cap guns roar- ing ,peanut shots in the ear, the rich, fragrant smell of overshoed feet on a winter’s day. ’ Movies have been so outdrawing playgrounds in Toronto that it is being suggested that playgrounds be closed on Saturdays. Christmas ushers in a season of fes- tivity and good fellowship, and it also bring a time of increased traffic dan- gers, warns the Department of High- ways- Three years ago, Ontario’s worst single day for fatal traffic accidents was D6cember 23, the last shopping day be- lore Christmas. On that Saturday, 19 rsons were killed; it’s alarming but ’5 true. However, widespread efforts by the press, radio, police and safety organiza- tions have focused attention on the spec- ial hazards of the Christmas season in an attempt to reduce these Christmas tragedies,” “These activities, undoubt- edly contributed to the marked improve- ment in the 1951 record when in the four days before Christmas the death total was reduced to five. ‘ "This year,” the Department urges, “we must strive for an accident free hol- iday season by paying particular atten- tion to gur drivng and walking.” This seasonal phenomenon has been traced back through 4,000 years of civ- ization, without logical explanation. is known that the ancient Babylon- ions gave gifts during their twelve day new year’s celebrations, but the reason is still obscure. In the meantime, men have built up customs and traditions to ng'then the basis for this annual out; rst of their best behaviour- Ono of the season’s most popular figures is St. Nicholas, the eccentric Archbishop of Myra, who celebrated Christmas all year round. A wealthy man St. Nicholas made his life work the xvdistribution of his worldly goods among 'those less fortunate. In spite of his ef- forts to remain anonymous, this exemp- lary behavior oaptured the imagination of his countrymen, tales of his good :deeds spread through other lands, and he was chosen as the ideal giver and pat- m saint of the holiday. Personified today in Canada as a fly, round and rosy gentleman in a ur-tirmmed red snowsuit, probably St. Nicholas would not know himself, par- ticularly under the pseudonyms of San- ta Claus and Father Christmas, but he would certainly recognize the spirit a! giving these figures represent. Since his death on December 6, 326, men everywhere have tried to recapture his spirit for at least the brief span of the Christmas season. This urge to neishpirit of Christmas is in the air 11. e milling crowds who have ostled each other rudely all year long, suddenly become pleasant and polite Pecple who have thought only of them- selves for 50 Weeks of the year, are sud- denly.ooncentrating furiously on the needs of others. Trustee Mabley pointed out that he had obtained some figures on the estim- ated cost and he asked why a town of our size wasn’t enjoying the many ad- vantages of artificial ice. He pointed out that many smaller communities are enjoying full programs of ice sports with the splendid facilities of artificial ice. Up in the village of Sutton the new artificial ice arena will be opened this week end, and will be featured by per- sonal appearances by Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey stars. It was pointed out in discussion that with the kind of winters we have enjoyed in recent years, he sports are pretty nearly right out without artificial ice- An undertaking to provide artific- Ial ice for Richmond Hill and district is W. S. COOK, Editor a suggestion on a. subject of much local interest. He said Richmond Hill’s need right now was for artificial ice so that young and old of this community might enjoy the popular winter ice sports. During a buzz session at Richmond Hill Public School Board meeting this week, Trustee Cec. Mabley came up with an): liberal An Indenendent Weekly: Established 1878 Highway ofi'iéials list theta; special w An Independent Weekly: Established 1878 T"'"'7 Subscription Rate $2.50 per year; to the United States $3.00; 5c Single Copy Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association J. E. SMITH, M.P., Publisher Telephone TUrner 4-1261 ‘ “Authorized as second class mail. Post Office Department, Ottawa" Let's Discuss Artificial Ice Safety For Christmas 4753 Years Closer Christmas Giving absent! Before we worry too much, how- ever, we might look at an Assyrian tab- let. The date is 2,800 B.C. Things looked pretty bad then too. The world was coming to an end, and going to the dogs en route. “Our earth is degenerate in these latter days; there are signs that the world is speedily coming to an end â€" bribery and corruption are common; children no longer obey their parents; every man wants to write a book, and the end of the world evidently is ap- proaching." Well._ here we are, 4,758 years We appeal to the citizens of this district to overcome these added hazards by greater care, courtesy and common sense when walking and driving. Don’t cause or be the cause of an accident through not thinking. Don’t let an acéident spoil holiday happiness for yourself and others. dogs â€" carried there as usual by the younger generation. 3. School children are out playing and often forget to play where it is safe. I 4. Early nightfall and dark winter clothing make pedestrians difficult to see. 5. Winter weather conditions re- duce visibility and increase stopping dis- tance. Christmas is, after all, to be shared with family and friends, and the hum- blest gifts exchanged within the group mean more than the most splendid offer- ing from a stranger. seasonal hazards: 1. There are many more people of all ages shopping, visiting and travell- ing. The stores are crowded. People are in ahhurry. 2. Thousends of beginners face new and dangerous experiences of driving on slippery streets or in snow and freezing ram- Everyone likes to give at Christ- mas, and it is a sad season for those who cannot, for parents who cannot give to their children and, in turn, for the children who want to show tangible evi- dence of affection for their parents but have nothing to give. In the case of institutions, several donation might be pooled to purchase presents which can be enjoyed by all, such as books for a library, a record player or some special equipment. In the ease of agencies serving families, the workers who know the needy famil- ies are consulted; they know whether food and clothing are the greatest need, or whether money to buy one another presents will do them more good in their relationships within the family and with the community at large. Like St. Nick, many communities in Ontario have found a plan, a way to assure everyone a happy Christmas through a special committee, bureau or exchange, which works with the local welfare agencies to distribute the gifts and donations evenly. St. Nicholas was a man with a plan, but too frequently Christmas giving is a spontaneous expression of emotion which satisfies the giver but humiliates the recipient Planned giving is merely harnesssing this emotion in order to spread the Christmas spirit.more evenâ€" ly, for Christmas cannot be given, or re- ceived â€" it is a shared experience. spread cheer among the needy has some. time achieved wonders; quite often it has caused heartache. A project of this proportion needs leaders-hip and it needs support. It also needs some one to start the ball rolling. In our effort to serve the community and just out of plain curiosity we’re go- ing to conduct our own Gallup Poll. We invite those who have views or sugges- tions on the question of artificial ice to write us a letter. Young people in this district are losing out because of the lack of ice facilities here and many of our citizens are concerned about the timely question raised by trustee Mabley. . a project of considerable proportions, and to be successful would have to have good leadership and whole-hearted pub- lic support. It would need the support of the municipal council, of service clubs, all public spirited organizations and the citizens generally. We know the municipality has responsibilities which would make any substantial mun- icipal contribution impossible at this time, but co-operation of municipal au- thorities would be essential to the suc- cess of the project. ALVERNA SMITH, Associate Editor Did you like the patience with which the busy salesgirl waited while you made up your mind about that Christmas gift? Tell Rotary about it! Were you im- pressed with the undivided atten- tion which you received from the merchant who served you? Let Rotary know about itt! Did you appreciate the helpfulness of the business men in securing for you that hard-to-get item? Report the incident! Much is often made of the fact that nearly 2,000 years ago, a certain inn-keeper lost the op- portunity to become one of the important secondary figures in the drama of the First Christmas, by his failure to extend a need- ed courtesy to weary, humble travellers. It is quite possible, since his inn was evidently pop- ular with travellers, that this business man had, previously made folk feel at home in his place of business. It is unfor- tunate for him that the only rec- ord is of the remarkable lack of courtesy which the Christmas Story relates. Remember Unfortunate Incident > It often happens that a place of business and sometimes busi- ness generally. becomes assoc- iated in the public mind with one unforunate incident in which some citizen experienced a lack of courteous treatment. Forgot- ten are all the previous instances of helpful advice, pleasant ser- vice. and quality merchandising which usually characterized the business in question. It is to try to keep the record in balance that the Rotary Club of Richmond Hill is sponsoring its Christmas Courtesy Campaign. The legend tells of a monk who from his boyhood had prayed that he might have a vision of Christ, and for this he longed all through the uneventful years of his life. Then one day as he was in his chamber all alone, a light began to brighten in his cell until he knew that at last his prayer had been answered: "A Christmas Present For 0u_rC0m_munity”-..Rotary Not long ago a man found am- ong his old treasures a book of Longfellow‘s poems which his mother had given him more than fifty years previously, and on the flyleaf were these words in her handwriting: “To John, hoping he will always remember the les- son in “The Legend Beautiful." There is only one thoroughly pessimistic book in the Bible . . Ecclesiastes . . . and it was writ- ten by a man who made pleasure the aim of his life. J. D. Jones of Bournemouth says it ought to have been called "The Confess- ions of a Pleasure Seeker." Courtesy Campaign LEFT SHOULDER The Chinese have a saying: “Happiness come: over your left shoulder". It is something you attain. not by aiming at it, but by forgetting self in Service; it comes not to the man seeking fame or applause but to the one who does his duty. An English writer says: “If you want to be an orator you must forget yourself.” I wonder if that man ever tried to walk ac- ross a room when people are look- ing at him! However. we know that he is right. No man could possibly be a good speaker if he were wondering about the im- pression he was making. Mr. Maurice Arnold of the Richmond Theatre Grill is shown above with some members of his staff just prior to the official op- ening last Saturday evening. Shown behind the modern coun- ter 11: the flower banked Grill Succeseiul businesses. md pra- ‘Suuomuu apmme us uI New Richmond Theatre Grill Now Open Hands upon his bosom crossed. Wondering. worshipping. ador- ins. Knelt the monk in rapture lost. ' DATED at Toronto this 17th day of December. 1953. To Creditors IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- TATE OF JANE HORNER. widow, Deceased. All persons having claims ag- ainst the above estate are re- quired to file some. duly proven‘ with the undersigned on or be- fore the 14th day of January, 1954, after which date the Estate will be distributed, having re- gard only to claims then received. The theme of Rotary’s Courtesy Campaign is “A Christmas Pres- cut for our Community". Confi- dent that all business and pro- fessional people try to live up to the highest ideals of service. Ro- tary asks you, the citizens. to re- port their success during this pre- Christmas season. Your brief let- ter may win you recognition as an alert, community-minded clt- izen, and bring tangible recogni- tion both to yourself and to the person whose courtesy impressed you. wiLLIAM COOK AND WALSH fessior'lal practices. are built up-on the idea of serving the commun- ity as well as upon the idéa of returning a profit to the owners. A community is strongest when it can attract, and hold, business and professional men to whom the idea of service through busi- ness and professional activity is a compelling idea. Campaign Theme Through the long hour interven- mg It has waited his return, And he felt his bosom burn. Comprehendlng all the meaning. When the Blesséd Vision said, “Hadst thou stayed, I must have fled!" Our quotation today is from Lao-Tzu: “Strength comes to the humble; he who raises himself on tip- toe cannot stand firm." Turning his back on the vision he hastened to the gate where the poor and hungry awaited him, all the while wondering if his divine visitor would have left. But when he returned, the vision was still there. But he paused with awe-struck 'feellng ' At the threshold of his door. For the vision still was standing As he leffl it there before. When the convent bell appalling, From its belfry calling. calling, Summoned him to feed the poor. Then the monastery bell struck the hour for vespers, the appoint- ed hour when it was his duty to take loaves and feed the poor at the convent gate. It caused him great distress and hesitation. Should he linger and enjoy the vision in holy rapture, or should he leave the glorified cell and do his prosaic duty? He remem- bered the words of Jesus, “I was enhungered and ye gave me no meat.” 912 Federal Buildings. .35 Richmond St., West. Toron'to Solicitors for the Administrator Charles Homer. are: Miss EVelyn Rogers, Mrs. Hilda Quinton, Mrs. Mary Cor- nell, Mr. Arnold, Mrs. Donna Scaife. Mrs. Julia McKee, Mrs. Cecile Duhamel. Located in the Richmond The- atre Building the modem grill NOTICE A number of farm markets have for some time past been exploited by hucksters who pur- chase their produce for re-sale ic map showing the locati'onvof various disposal systems and probable locations of community Crang Plaza Farm Market New Feature of SubUrban Shopping Crang Plaza Farm Market, ad- jacent to Highways 400 and 401 at Jane and Wilson, is a new feat- ure of a suburban shopping cent- re combining a rural atmosphere with the urban type of retail stores. It will also serve as a much needed community centre for church services. social act- ivities, banquets, meetings, con- ventions, boxing, etc. Also with- in the building are 10 bowling alleys which will be ready for use around February 5 1954, and which will provide a very popular form of recreation. The building- now practically completed, open- ed on Friday, December 4, with the moving of the farmers from their temporary quarters. The main market occupies 10.- 000 square feet along with four other stores, which when the market is open become a part of the market thus increasing the area to nearly 15,000 square feet. However, when the market is closed the four stores are shut off but are open each week day as an independent lock-up store. The two stores to be opened im- mediately are the Perkins Meat Market and a fruit store. It may be old fashioned. but it gives the opportunity to choose meat and then see it cut. The fifth store is to be a restaurant, already eased and awaiting its fixtures. t is expected to open on or be- -ore January lst, 1954. 'The old St. Lawrence Market is known to practically everyone and served as a common meeting ground for the farm producer and the people of Toronto for about 50 years. It is a coin- cidence that Mr. Crang's grand- father and father built the St. Lawrence Market around 1900. The owners trust this market will also serve the interest of all for a great number of years. in the Village of Woodbridge. This included the taking of a record of water supply and waste disposal methods and problems for each household or business establishment in Woodbridge. Visits were made to 479 premises. The only premises not visited during the survey were those up- on which the health unit already had detailed information. A com- plete report of the findings of the survey. together with a graph- In one six month’s period in 1952 Red Cross volunteers work- ing with funds and materials provided by Canadian contribu- tors assisted 1n 510 disasters. Last year over 18,000 persons in 500 communities borrowed sick room equipment from the Red Cross Loan Cupboards. York County Health Unit Completes Sanitary Survey A complete sanitary survey of all premises in the Village of Woodbridge and the closing of another restaurant, not able to meet minimum sanitary require- ments, have highlighted the health unit's activities during the month of November. Sanitary Environment 0n the 9th, 10th, 12th and 13th of November, the lnspectional staff of the health unit completed a sanitary survey qf all premises One_ha1f the students in Can- adian schools are members of the Junior Red Cross. The attractive érfll and res- taurant are now open for busi- and restaurant has in addltlbn to the lunch counter and section shown in this photo a luxurious dining room with accommodation for _more than sixty persons. Miss Verna A. Smyth. Super- visor of Public Health Nursing. and who has recently returned from convalescent leave. has been appointed a member of the Ad- visory Committee on Nursing Services for Civil Defense for Toronto and York County. and have no actual part in the growing of the produce. It is in- tended to control this so at no time will any producer have less than 60% of his own home grown or made goods. While it is cal- led a Farm Market there are other types of home made articles for sale which all go to make up a very interesting place to shop. It will take at least two years more to complete the entire Plaza, at which time there will be about 100 stores with sufficient parking for at least 2,000 cars. Another restaurant has been given a “deadline” for meeting minimum standards of equipment and clean operation. The restaur- ant operator decided that he would discontinue operating his restaurant. and closed the estab- lishment before the expiration of the deadline. Civil Defense drains, will be presented to the Village Council within the next few days. It should then be pos- sible for the Village Council to- gether with the health unit to assess the overall situation, and to adopt a policy for dealing with many longstanding waste dis- posal problems in the Village. Food Sanitation ness for snacks. lunches and meals. The grill is open from 8 am. to 12 midnight. Commen- cing with the New Year the Res- taurant will be open on Sunday and' there will be special an- nouncement in this regard in a future issue of The Liberal. Engraved or Printed Complete Line Many Styles To Choose From Get The Best Here and Save Money “015m liberal” webbing étatiunerp NEW LOW PRICES PHONE TU. 4-1261 whmmaxammmwam Visitors on opening Mght am throughout the week have been generous in their praise of the district's newest place of re- freshment. The Grill features an attractive menu and special- ize: in quality food and court.- ous service. ' Mafkham Road Fire» James Johnston's work shop on Markham Road, Richmond Hill. caught fire late Tuesday after- noon as a result of an overheated homemade oil stove. umxmmmm The Richmond Hill brigade an- swered the call, the fire being well under way when the call was sent in. There was slight dam- age to building and machinery. Choose your Television Christmas Gift from the store where individual attention and service are guaranteed. “REX ELECTRIC Richmond Hill TU. 4-1552