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gArtificial Ice Campaign Starts May 10th MAY 19 â€" Wednesday. Meeting for workers in the Cancer Socâ€" iety Campaign, Richmond Hill and District Unit. at the Lions Hall, Richmond Hill, at 8 pm. Refreshments 'will be served fol- lowing the meeting. c1w45 JUNE 23 â€"â€" Teston United Church Strawberry Festival on Wednesday, June 23. More deâ€" tails later. c1w45 MAY 19 â€" Wednesday. The Edgeley Women’s Association are sponsoring a play “Music in the Attic” in Edgeley Community Hall on Wednesday evening, May 19. The play is presented by the Glee Club of Central United Church, Barrie. Admission 50c. Children 35c. cZw45 MAY 13 â€" Richmond Hill Scout Mothers Auxiliary banquet, on Thursday. Méy l3, meet at Post Office at 6.45 p.131. sharp. c1w45 MAY 15 â€" Saturday. Spring Fair. Sponsored by Mark-Vaun WI. and Langstafl Jr. W.I. to be held at Langstaff School from 2.15 to 5 pm. Home baking, sew- ing table, white elephant table, fish pond, afternoon tea, tea cup reading. c1w45 MAY 24 â€" Victoria Day mond Hill Annual Horse Many feature attractions. now to invite your friends. MAY 15 â€" Saturday. Bake Sale and Tea at Jefferson School 2.30 to 4.30. Auspices Jefferson Cam'- munity Club. c2w45 MAY 12-14 â€" Dance Recital by the pupils of the Thornhill School of Dancing at Trinity Anglica' Church, Thornhill, at 8.15 pm Tickets may be obtained at " door or by phoning AV. 5-12' I MAY 12 â€"- Wednesday 8.15 p.m. A Minstrel Show by Sharon Jr. Farmers in Buttonville Hall. Sponsored by Headiord W.A. Ad- mission 50 cents, children 25 cents. *2w44 MAY 8 â€" Saturday. Richmond Hill Horticultural Society Daffo- dil Show, Plant Sale, and Premâ€" ium Night. at Lions Community Hall. Open to public 7.30-10 p. m. See “Horticultural High- lights.” clw45 MAY 10 â€" Monday. $150 Jack- pot. Bingo at 8.15 pm. Richvale Community Centre. Spruce Ave. Richvale. Stop 22A Yonge. c1w45 MAY 8 â€" Saturday Daffodil Tea and Bake Sale of Home Baking under auspices of CGIT, Explor- ers and Mission Band in Thorn- hill United Church Hall at 3 p. m. c1w45 MAY 8 â€"- Saturday. Elmwood Park Cottagers Association Dance in Masonic Hall. Maple. Dancing 8 to 12 pm. c1w45 EVERY THURSDAY -â€" Bingo sponsored by L.O.L. 2368 in the Orange Hall, Richmond Hill, at 8 pm. sharp. Lucky draw night. " "‘ * * tfcll LAKE WILCOX Community Hall Jamboree â€" Every Sunday Night 8.30 pm. Refreshment tickets. Adults 50c, children 25c. Enter- tainment free. tfc44 MAY 7 â€"- Rummage Sale. under auspices Powell Rd Home and School, at North York Veterans Hall Stop 12C Yonge'St., on Fri- day, May 7, at 1.30 pm. c2w44 MAY 7 â€" Friday. Richvale Home and School Euchre and Draw, at 8~15 P.m. in Richvale School. Tickets 50¢ each. Lots of excel]- ent prizes. c1w45 MAY '7 â€" Friday 8.30. Richmond Hill District High School Annual Music Festival featuring the two choirs and the orchestra. Pro- ceeds for the purchase of stage lights. Admission: Reserved 75c, general 50c. c3w43 MAY 8 â€" Saturday 2 p.m. Bazaar and Bake Sale sponsored by the Ladies’ Auxiliary Canadian Leg- ion Branch 375, at Carrville Road Legion Hall. c3w43 BINGO â€" Every Wednesday at 8.15 p.m.. sponsored by Thornhill District Lions Club at the Farm- ers Market. Jackpot. tfc41 BINGO â€" Lake Wilcox Commun- ity Hall, Every Tuesday night. at 8.30 p.m., 20 games, 2 specials. Jackpot. tfc44 Mr. Grosvenor expressed satisfaction at the interest shown in forming a Little Theatre group here and the evening was spent in dis- cussing the “how, when. and where‘s” of an amateur group. It was decided by those present that any theat- rical group should be self- supporting and amnge- ments were made to hold an organizational meeting on Tuesday evening, May 18, at 8 pm. at the McLatchy home at 134 Yongc St. S. Anyone interested in drama and amateur theatricals is urged to attend and to bring a friend. _ - There were 20 people presâ€" ent at‘a meeting held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. McLatchy last Tuesday ev- ening to consider the forma- tion of a local dramatic soc- iety under the direction of John P. Grosvenor, noted actor and producer who is now a resident of Richmond Hill. Plan ’Little Theatre” Coming Events Rich- Show. Start c2w44 L. J. Roy, Area Hydro Mana- ger, was given permission by Richmond 'Hill council Monday night to spend $1500. on a new Hydro project for the village to combat the fast-moving expan- sion in this area, this amount representing only a portion of the total cost. When annexation of the 1,000 acres took place in 1953 it was necessary to build a new hydro line east on Centre Street. south on Pugsley, into .the area south of Markham Road. said Mr. Roy, in an interview Monday. This line is fed from the rear of the sub-station by means of tempor- ary wires and in order to make this a permanent arrangement The Sniders i.th celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary recently had lived in Victoria Square all their lives. Mr. Snid- er Was a member of Victoria Square United Church and was active in the York Farmers Mark- et organization. He was found by Carol Ander- son. an employee of the neigh- boring farm of John Cakebread where he was doing some rock blasting. Anderson said he be- lieved the charge exploded pre- maturely because Snider, who has had considerable experience with dynamite did not leave the large rock before the explosion occurred. He was decapitated by the blast. He is survived by his widow, the former Nellie Beck and four children, Betty Mary'Lynn, Sam- uel and Allan. Funeral services were con- ducted today, Thursday, May 6, at Victoria Square by the Rev. Mr .Huston and interment was in Victoria Square cemetery. A farmer in the Victoria Square district for many years, John Snider 48, was instantly killed on Tuesday morning May 4 when a charge of dynamite exploded pre- maturely. "Lorie Square FarmerKilledln Dynamite Blast Hydro Undertakes' $1500 Local Project Under‘ Saturday’s warm sunny skies a representative turnout of township residents assisted their Municipal council to mark this historic occasion. The afternoon's festivities in- cluded a flag raising ceremony by the Markham District Veter- an‘s Association. and the plant- ing of a lovely maple tree by the Federation of Agriculture. Feder- ation President F. Wicks and Secretary F. Brumwell handled Official Opening Markham repares For Cowgirls Expansion With Township and County ofiic- ials grouped around him one of Mark- ham Township’s better known senior citizens, Mr. Alexander Bruce unveils the commemoration plaque to mark the official opening of the new Markham township offices at Buttonville. VOLUME LXXV. NUMBER 45 mfl the local hydro plans to take ad- vantage of work being done by H.E.P.C. to lay a heavy under- ground cable around the north side of the station. This heavy feeder takes power to a point where it will be read- ily accessible when industrial and domestic development takes place in the recently annexed area. At the present time it costs $40. plus labour to connect a home with hydro and council ex- pressed the opinion that when the sub-divisions open up in the village it would be too costly for the amount of work in the area to finance hydro in this way. that it would be necessary to deben- Then to commemorate the oc- casion the Council presented Mr. Timbers a tray, carved by Albert Perry, and made from black wal- nut. The tree that provided the black walnut was planted a cen- tury and a half ago by Peter 'Ree- sor of Cedar Grove. The tree was very beautiful and enormous and stood until about seven years ago when it had to be cut down be- cause it was becoming a danger to passersâ€"by. Pioneer Items Throughout the Township Hall historical relics were on view. These pioneer items included' the An example of the way in which tradition can be used to break with conventions and found new traditions was observed in 'the ceremonies. Former Reeve W. Timbers did not use a pair of scissors to cut a red ribbon, as is usually done on similar occa- sions. He found across the enâ€" trance a hand woven ribbon in which was incorporated linen thread spun from flax grown in Markham township a hundred years ago. The pioneer who grew the flax was Abraham Hoover who was born in Markham in 1827. The spinner who made the thread was Fanny Grove. his wife, also born in Markham Township in 1830. The linen cloth was presented for the oc- casion by Mrs. Lloyd Taylor who was Vera Reesor, also born in Markham Township, the grand- daughter of the spinner. The ribbon ,bearing the dates 1850- 1852, was woven for the occas- ion by Audrey Mcredith, who in- structs the weaving group at the Madsen Folk School. Mr. Timbers cut the ceremonial ribbon with a sickle, lent for the occasion by Sim Reesor of Cedar Grove. the tree planting. The flag was 'run up on the flagpole presented by the Buttonville W.I. Rev. E. J. Fischer offered the prayer of dedication, while Mrs. Frank Frisby. who was born on a farm at German Mills 86 years ago. presented the municipality with a bible donated by Mr. Ew- art Stiver. Break With Tradition “In Essentials, Unity,- ln Non-essentials, Liberty; In all Things, Gav-Ry. Shown with the 85 year old Mr. Bruce are (reading-left to right) Reeve Alf. LeMasurier, Councillor Mrs. Kath- leen James, the first woman Councillor to ever be elected to the township coun- cil, Mr. Bruce, former Reeve Win. Tim- bers, York County Warden Jack Rye. The flag was pole presented W.I. ler offered the on, while Mrs. ) was born on Mills 86 years e municipality ed by Mr. Ew- tion If the way in an be used to .ions and found 15 observed in Former Reeve rt use a pair of red ribbon, as .u‘mzlnu “In... first books kept on Township af- fairs. the records for the east and the west sides of the town- ship. records of the operations of the old Plank Road Company. of 'the Ploughmen's Association, and so on. There was also the first telephone exchange in Markham Township, a leather belt from the Bruce mill that worked a wheel for 121 years, relics of the French Royalists who settled the north-west corn- er of the township. some carpen- ter‘s and cooper's tools, blackâ€" smith’s tools, and farm imple- ments. The Wideman family tree was also be seen and a copy of the Reesor geneological bookt ture for hydro when it was pos- sible “to go ahead with the num- ber of new subdivisions “You and the rest of the people now in the village are paying for the hydro," Mr..Roy said to council. “Under the present system the people who move in here 15 years from now won't be paying for it, but if you debenture for it they will, thus spreading the cost over the present and future population.” Councillor Wesley Middlétofi. seconded by Councillor Floyd Perkins and carried unanimous- The motion to give the hydro permission to begin the project mentioned algove was moved by a spray of oak leaves with the words “The Increase”. The sym- bolical design had a prophetic quality and although the Town- ship has increased beyond the dreams of its founders, the sickle and wheat still signify its major preoccupation for Markham Twp. has maintained and is encourag- ing its agricultural industry. (Continued on page 2) Markham Township’s ofiicial seal bears the figure of a young woman carrying in her right hand a sickle and in her left a sheaf of wheat. Under the figure is a banner, superimposed upon Finally there was a display of pictures of the beautiful models of pioneers’ homes, barns, schools implements, furnishings, wagons, and so on, created by J. M.'Mc- Crae and now on exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum. Twenty years ago Mr. McCrae retired from business in Omemee after a long and active life. Township Seal Also, a map of about 1860, showing the names of owners of all the properties in Markham Township was displayed in the hallway_ of the new building. One of the main features of the day was the exhibition of 7 Tweedsmuir History Books pre- pared by 7- Womens’ Institutes in Markham Township. Each of these books was-accompanied by‘ the convenor of the historical committee responsible for it and they were prepared to show the book to visitors. Tp. Offices RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MAY 6, 1954 Kimmie The largest bulb in the world, of 50,000 watts attracted a great deal of comment. This was used in the filming of the movie, “The Greatest Show on Earth.” The smallest bulb, called the “grain of wheat” lamp was also shown. This is used mainly in children’s medical instruments, such as the light with which a doctor exam- ines the ears of a child. Germici- dal. mercury and fluorescent lamps were all demonstrated, and the advantages of each point- ed out. The Canadian General Electric Company was host recently to members and friends of St. Ma- ry’s Anglican Evening Guild, when they visited the Lighting Institute in Toronto. Bulbs of every size and type were on dis- play and their various uses were demonstrated. The history of the ordinary light bulb was traced back from 1879 when the first lamp was in- vented, right up to our present day lamps which are becoming smaller in size. but more effic- ient. A chart showing the rela-. tionship of lamps and the spec- Commenting on the situation, Reeve Marshall McMurchy said, “If the residents of the area follow the instructions of the Health Unit in preparing the water for use, this should not become unduly serious." He ad- ded that the School Area Board had announced that water would be available for infants at the Richvale and Charles Howitt Mrs Dorothy Kilpatrick, Lang- staff No. 7 east visiting at 236 Euclid Ave.. was severely in- jured about 9.39 pm. Wednesday evening when she was struck down by a car driven by 21 year old Vincent Gatt, of 284 Rogers Street, Toronto. St. Mary’s Evening Guiid Visits Lighting Institute The letter disclosed that after an earlier small epidemic of jaundice in the area, the Health Unit tested some of the wells in the district and finding them to be contaminated, continued the tests on a larger scale. Up to now, 118 wells have been tested and of these, 85 are found to be unfit for use, 22 are doubtful and only 11 we‘re found to be safe for consumption. The tests have been carried out on the ’wells on Carrville Rd., Spruce, Edgar and Oak Avenues. The Health Unit officials are continuing the ex- amination on neighbouring streets in an attempt to protect public health and to try to'determine the cause of the contamination. Follow Instructions The accident occurred at Hun- ter and Mark streets. It is un- derstood that Gatt was driving east on Hunter and in making the turn his car collided with Mrs. Kilpatrick, throwing her bag}; on the pavement. Suffers Severe Injures in City In a letter to the Council of Vaughan Township last Monday, Dr. Robt. M. King, M.O.H. for the York County Health Unit recommended that the Council hold back on any additional subdivisions in the Richvale area until a satisfactory water supply is proven. “It would be unwise to establish or approve any new subdivisions of land for residential purposes in this vicinity until it has been clearly established that a safe water supply is as- sured by the subdividerglthe letter said. The move was the result of a large number of contaminated wells dis- covered in the district. She was taken to St. Joseph’s hospital where she was report- ed to be suffering a fractured pelvis. At Special Meeting arkham Council Draws oundaries Ward System Eceve Urges Care Heaith Unit Recommends Richvale Growth Halted Untii Water Supply Safe a dark chalk that will not smudge is produced, this color board will be practical. A device showing how shad- ows may be diffused or elimin- ated entirely was used to point out that shadows can be helpful or harmful depending on where they fall. The foot candle power or quantity of light was demon- strated. after which a colored film on lighting in our new Trend Houses was shown. At the conclusion of this film“ everyone zfidjourned to the lounge for cof- ee. Of special interest to parents, was the section on' schoolroom- lighting. They were shown how the standards in schoolroom light- ing have improved in recent years, but there is still much to be done to provide the proper light without eye-strain. Chalk- boards have also undergone a change, being green now, instead of black. The ideal board, how- ever, is a cream colour and when trum was explained. and the ul- tra-violet. the visible, and the short-wave infra-red, rays were pointed out. A delegation of 17 ratepayers from the Coleraine and Burling- ton school sections met coun- cil to ask that the two school sec- tions be united to form a School Area A petition bearing 27 names was also received by Coun- (Continued on page six) Council agreed that until some recommendations as to a remedy came from the Health Unit, there is little action that can be taken by Council. We are anxious to know the extent of the contamin- ation and the cause of it,” said the Reeve. ' Let Contracts In reply to the call for tenders, Council let the following con- tracts for 1954 oil for roads to Bemish Construction Co., at 22.3c per gallon for approximate- ly 75,000 gallons; gravel for roads to Bradshaw Sand and Gravel at $1.65 per cubic yard for approx- imately 15,000 yards. The Weed Spray contract was let to Peters Garage at $4.45 per gallon. Delegation Schools and urged everyone con- cerned to exercise the utmost care in the matter. ,Councillor Wesley Middle- ton of Richmond Hill was reunited with his brother. George. W. Middleton, of Suffolk, England, this week, when his brother arrived at Malton airport on Tuesday night. The plane had been slightly delayed because of mechanical difficulties but otherwise an uneventful trip was reported. Councillor Middleton, who had not seen his brother for 31 years, said he had no dif- ficulty in recognizing him. Mr. Middleton will be stay- ing in the village until the end of the month and plans to visit other relatives in the district. Reunited With Brother With the exception of the Sut- ton Club, it is still possible for boys and girls, 12 years old by May lst and under 21 by Novem- ber lst, to become members in any of these clubs provided they make immediate inquiry. Furth- er‘ information regarding any of the Calf Clubs can be obtained through any of the following local Club leaders. Bob Hamilton. of the Schomberg club. Al- len Orr, Gormley: Harold Clapp. Concord: Angus Morton. Queens- ville; Eric Cronsberry. Pefferlaw; Fred Major. Millikan or Ed Pear- son of the Department of Agricul- ture. Newmarket. Nearly 100 boys and girls throughout York County attended the organizational meetings of York County 4- H Calf Clubs. The clubs, organized during the month of April, will continue with monthly meetings until their Achievement Day is held at the local fall fair. During the sum- mer, the members will personal- ly feed and care for the calf they have selected for the project. This is in keeping with the motto of 4-H Club work “Learn to do by Doing". Another feature of the project is the keeping of monthly records of the cost of the feeds consumed by the calf. The largest membership of any of the Clubs is the Woodbridge 4-H Calf Club with 27 members. Other clubs organized are Sutton. Schomberg, Markham. Sharon and the York County Baby Beef Clubs. This latter club is the one which entitles members to take part in the Queen’s Guinea competition at the Royal Winter Fair. Still Time To Join The Council. in making a divâ€" ision independent of any briefs presented to them by the Feder- ation of Agriculture and the Joint Ratepayers. attempted to create one rural ward. one ur- ban ward. and the third ward a compromise between urban and rural. Reasons For Decision In speaking to the majority de- cision. Reeve LeMasurier stated that the ajority of Council felt that t e extra expense in- volved in a six or seven-member Council was not warranted at present, while on the other hand it is not legally possible to have a four-ward system and only a fiv’e-member Council. “We have not yet reached that stage in our development where any number larger than a five-member coun- cil is required to administer our local affairs", observed Reeve LeMasurier. Ratepayers Represented Before reaching any decision, the members ition supporting a four-ward sys- tem compiled from the four streets in Highand Park and Johnson Avenue in Thornlea. Forget Personal Feelings Before calling on Council to dec‘lde on a system of boundaries Reeve LeMasurier stated, -"I would like all members of Coun- cil to forget any personal feel- ings they might have on the sub- ject and strive towards a system of division which ’will benefit the whole township and not just one particular area, group or politician.” ' In last year‘s municipal elec-. tions an overwhelming majority of the ratepayers voted in favor of a ward system. In January of this year the Council set up a two-member Ward Committee as a prelude to the introduction of such a system. However, as the Committee was unable to reach a,fin decision. the fixes- tion of'dra ing the boundaries was left to the Council as a permitted one whole. Six 4H Calf Clubs Organized In York Under the proposed division, Ward I will consist of all that part of the municipality lying between Yonge Street and Bay- view Ave., and bounded on the north by the Whitchurch-Markâ€" ham townline and on the south by Steeles Ave. Ward II will consist of Concessions 2, 3, 4 and 5, and including the police vill- age of Unionville. Ward III will consist of Concessions 6. 7. 8. 9, 10 and 11, excluding the Village of Unionville. An approximate population breakdown for the three wards shows Ward 1 with a population of 3,899, Ward 11 with a population of 3.794. and Ward III with a population of 3,118. The Ward system will remain in effect for the next two years after which time. if warranted, the boundaries can be amended. At a special meeting held Monday, Markham town« ship Council formally divided the township into three wards for election purposes. The resolution officially setting up a three-ward system and five member Coun- cil received the support.of Reeve A. LeMasurier, Depu- ty-Reeve W. Clark, and Councillors Mrs. K. James and A. Little, while Councillor; A. Lennie voted in the nega- tive. Councillor Lennie favoured the introduction of a four ward system with a subsequent larger size Coun- cil. Under this new electoral setup each of three wards will elect a councillor while the Reeve and Deputy-Reeve will continue to be elected from over the whole town- ship. Ward Boundaries Majority Favours A Five Member Council HOME PAPER OF THE DISTR|CT SINCE 1870 NEEDS YOUR HELP THE CNIB A deliberate effort has been made to have all sections of the school area represented in the offices and committees thus the meetings will be of interest and enjoyment to everyone. A11 par- ents are urged to attend the next meeting on May 27 in the High School auditorium at 8 pm. The executive of Richmond Hill Home and School Associa- tion is pleased to announce the following people have accepted convenorships in the organiza- tion. Membership Convener, P. G. Savage; Program Convenor, Mrs. Barbara Langstaff; Social Con- venor, Mrs. Daisy Keith; Public- ity Convenor, Mrs. Ruth Stocks. Meets May 27 Before calling on Council to decide on a system of boundaries Reeve LeMasurier stated, -"I would like all members of Coun- cil to forget any personal feel- ings they might have on the sub ject and strive towards a system of division which ‘will benefit the whole township and not just one particular area, group or politician." ' Home & School The Joint Ratepayers also tab- led with Council a 480~name pet- ition supporting a four-ward sys- tem compiled from the four streets in Highand Park and Johnson Avenue in Thornlea. Forget Personal Feelings spokesman from each of the four ratepayers’ groups present to ex- press their feelings on the sub- ject. The Joint Ratepayers were the only one of the four groups represented to advocate the ad- option of a four-ward system and a six or sevenâ€"member council. The Federation of Agriculture, the Markham Township Property Owners' Association, and the Langstafi Ratepayers' Associa- tion all backed the introduction of a three-ward system and I five-member council. Spokesmen for the four groups included Mr. D. Turner of the Markham Township Propgrty Owners. Mr. F. Brumwell of the Federation of Agriculture, Mr. D. Dobson of the Joint Ratepayers and Mr. C. Evans of the Lang- stafl' Ratepayers. The annual inspection of Richmond Hill District High School Cadet Corps will be held in the local arena on Wednesday. May 12, at 10 am. Parents and friends of the cadets are cordially in- vited to attend. Council also agreed to hire a collector of dog taxes which are now due. The collector will visit homes in the vill- age during the next two wéeks It was announced at Richmond Hill Council on Monday night that the coll- ection of ashes in the vill- age will terminate next Mon- deg, May 10. Cadet Inspection Stop Ash Collection