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w. s. COOK. Editor Our rhéaérn cal‘endar in 1582 would pro- bably have approved most heartin of 1' art from scantily- the swing in calenda ‘ nluA vnnnO' ladies to chlldren, animals clad young ladies to children, animals and pretty scenery. The designs for 1955 calendars of- fer a brightly colored array of dogs, horses, mountains, as well as sporting scenes. One of the latest developments is a format which allows the calendar pad to be torn off each month, leaving a booklet of useful information. According to officials of a large cal- endar manufacturer perennial Canadian favorites are pictorial scenes' and hu- man interest subiects such as children -..- “-1. .. Illnll luv»: Vv' ~7. and animals. Near-nudes are not as popular in Canada as they once were, and enjoy only a limited sale. Colored photographs, particularly of scenery, have been edging out sketches and drawings for several years. The exceptions to this are pic- tures by well known artists and illusâ€" trators who are known for a particular specialty or technique, and who have been painting calendars for many years. it -L_A‘I- .' U601: y“ ....... Among the large list of stock it- ems are calendars by such famous ar- tists and illustrators as Constance Ban- ister, widely known _for her humorous has; Norman Rockwell and Albei‘t Staehle of Saturday Even- ing Post fame; Zoe Mozert and Brad- shaw Crandelltboth top-flight painters vuv ofut'ixevfggnalvovforfirn, and ngson Wood whose humorous paintings of monkeys Much has been said and written about the great changes taking place in modern Agriculture. The art or craft basis on which Agriculture has tradi- tionally been developed is being rapidly replaced by applied scientific proced- ures. As the tempo of this change in- creases, the need for research in Ag- riculture becomes more obvious. A vast amount of agricultural re- search has already been undertaken by government departments, universities ‘and private industry. Every effort must be made to forward the results of these studies to the ultimate source of application â€" the Canadian farmer -â€" for the time has long since passed when a farmer’s own day-to-day experience could supply all the information necess- ary for successful farming. Yet, in spite of the accomplish- ments of agricultural science to date, it is [difficult to support even present level! of production. We must push Subscription Rate Pope Gregory X111 In fact, once upon a time, all business men who a'dvertised were, willing or unwilling, confirmed speculators. They couldn't help it, because in those days they had no way of knowing what they would get for their money. Today, advertising money can be invested on a basis of factsâ€"the in- formation in the reports of the Audit Bureau of. Circulations, a national, Cooperative and non-profit associa- tion of 3300 advertisers, advertising agencies and publishers. The A.B.C., organized in 1914, has established standards for measuring the circula- "Authorized as LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Thurs., Jan An Independent Weekly: Established 1878 L\mcuum01 $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 n Rate Research And Agriculture {III who designed in 1582 would pro- . most heartilywof Qfibe liberal Telephone TUrner 4-1261 second class mail, Post Ofiice Department, Ottawa” THE LIBEIF 1955 Calenders RICHMOND HI: “1 7' ; PHONE ‘l'Urner 4-11.. have been popular for years. Always an outstanding favorite in Canada has been the Maple Leaf Hock- ey Team calendar which is popular ev- en as far as British Columbia, and is sent to a large number of people each year. These pictorial calendars are of comparatively recent origin, however. although the calendar part dates back to the 16th century- Originally the Roman calendar had 10 months and 304 days, until Julius Ceasar introduced his Julian calendar in 45 RC. Ceasar add- ed 66 days, with an extra day every fourth February â€" thus creating Leap Year. In 1582 the Gregorian calendar came into being when Pope Gregory XIII declared that October 5 be called October 15, thus losing ten days, and thata century should not be a Leap Year unless it was exactly divisible by 400. This meant that 1900 was not a Leap Year, but the year 2000 will be. Although this Gregorian calendar was immediately adopted in some parts of Europe, it was not until 1752 that it was put into use in Britain and Amer- 108.. tions of newspapers and periodicals, just as there are dtfinite standards for the weights and measures of mer- ghandise. This newspaper ighg, member of A.B.C. Our u.- -» -' '-»_ is audited by experienced‘gl c. Editors. The informatioifé;~ issued ;. facts that tell but} .« .q get for their manage; I ‘ P l There have been recent movements to further simplify 'our calendar, but the many-colored pictures still accom- pany the Gregorian calendar into Cana- dian homes and offices across the coun- try -‘-â€" several millions of them each year. back the barriers to knowledge through further research in Agriculture, and Canada, as a major contributor to an improved world economy must main- tain a high standard of research lead- ership throughout the years to come. Since the university has the res- ponsibility of initially training future research workers, we should be certain that our ablest young men and women are aware of the opportunities and sat- isfaction of a career in scientific agri- culture, and that they are encouraged to enter and continue studies in the varied fields of agricultural science. As a corollary, we must also ensure that our agricultural faculties across Canada are supported both morally and financially in order that they may re- tain vigorous outlooks which will, in turn, stimulate inspired educational programs. No better investment can be made for the future of Canadian Ag- riculture. ALVERNA SMITH, Associate Editor 6, 1955 Fusqu uorr UREA“ Opening gession Some Changes In Council Committees ForThe Year There was some shifting of portfolios when members of the Richmond Hill municipal coun- cil at the inaugural meeting ap- pointed committees for the com- ing year. The Parks and Buildâ€" ings Department which formerly was a heavy assignment iinclud- ing the operation of the arena, has now been merged with the Hydro. It was agreed that with the rink operation under lease to the Arena Association, the two departments could be merged. THINK TWICE A few years ago a man died in an Ontario village who, while well liked by his neighbours. had gained a reputation for be- ing lazy. It appeared that he wanted to rest frequently; this fact was exaggerated and be- came a subject for amusement. After the man’s death the local doctor let it be known that he had suffered from a form of tuberculosis â€" slowly develop- ing â€" but enervating to such an extent that the poor man could scarcely walk around. No other major changes were made although there was some shifting of members from one committee to another. This was suggested as a good policy to give members experience in all departments of civic adminis- tration. Most significant move was the appointement of Coun- cillor Middleton as a member of the Police Committee. Council- lor Middleton was not a mem- ber of the police commission in 1954 and was a frequent critic of police administration. Councillor Middleton was nominated for a position on the committee by Many of the people who had sneered at him were surprised and more than a little asham- ed. The older I grow the less I want to criticize other people. We know. so little about each other. As one English writer said recently: “We shout to each others across seas of misunder- standing." The habit of sizing people up in one brief devas- tating sentence is to be deplor- ed. That is alone the prerog- ative of God. “'IV‘hé committee set-up for 1955 is as follows, with the first names aqting as~ch§§1jmam iWater and Sewers: Councillors Perkins, Jones and deputy-reeve Tomlin. Committee chairman Deputy- Reeve Tomlin. W‘Past, Buildings and Hydro: Councillors Jones, Middleton and Perkins. Of one thing we may be sure, there are always facts about other people of which we know nothing; facts which change the whole picture.‘ Dr. David Smith wrote in the British Weekly: “Before you hurt any man look at what you are about to do â€" think twice â€" and you won’t do it. The an may be like a wounded ani al." Police and Fire: Deputy-reeve Tomlin and councillors Perkins and Middleton. Arena Lease . "fib’éh’s and Sidewalks: Council- lor Middleton and Jones and De- puty-yeeve Tomlin. _ ‘ ‘ Not long ago a prominent business man was telling stories of his boyhood days on a not too prosperous farm. There were a lot of chores to do and- he came in for a big share for his father did not enjoy good health. One day the lad was sent to a nearby town 'to do some business for his parents. He was gone longer than he ex- pected to be, and when he did get home he was surprised and disappointed to find that none of the chores were done and hls father was resting. Council approved a draft lease of the arena to the Richmond Hill Arena Assoc. for a term of 15 years at an annual rental of $15 per year. The lease dates from December 1, 1954. ' Quicksand A letter from the McNally Construction Co., outlining dif- ficulties encountered in sewer construction on Markham Road was referred to the engineers. The letter stated the operators struck running sand and a heavy flow of water and could not ac- cept responsibility for installa- tion of sewer as presently outâ€" lined. The letter stated -that an The boy's first impulse was to get sorry for himself and show his resentment. He thought of some other boys who had less to do and had a great deal more time for games. The Donald Findlay Receives Queen’s Counsel Appointment Appointment of the largest number of Queen‘s Counsel since 1948 was announced New Year’s Eve by Attorneyâ€"General Dana Porter. Mr. Donald McLelland Findlay, King City, is among the 89 appointed this year. Mr. Findlay graduated from Osgoode Hall in 1931. He has practised law' in Toronto and King City except for a period from 1940 to 1045 when he ser- ved in the Canadian Army. Mr. Findlay bears the C.D.I. (first of the Canadian Loan Offi- cers). Before becoming a mem- ber of the Canloan unit during the war he was an officer in the Queen‘s York Rangers and also served with the 7th Armoured Division. being badly Wounded ir. Normandy. He was then dis- charged by the Canadian .Army with the rank of Major. more he thought of it the more inclined he was to complain. That mood of anger and self- pity did not last long. He thought twice before showing how he felt. Tired as he was he did the chores and went in- to-the house for supper. 18 foot rod inserted below the sewer grade failed to strike solid footing. Development Agreementg Then it was his father spoke to him. He said: “George, you are the best boy a father ever had. I am more sorry than I can tell you not to have the chores done when you came home. but I am not feeling well." Next morning the fa- ther died; the weakness he had felt the previous evening had been the beginning of the end. Several prospective develop- ment agreements were consid- ered and Reve Taylor and Clerk Lynett will confer with the sol- icitor at an early date to final- ize details. Council was hopeful pending litigation relative to the sewage disposal plant would have been dealt with before this date and will confer with the solicitor on details of the case. Plans are about complete for the erection of a substantial addi- tion to the present disposal plant. Police Applicant Councillor Middleton, the new member of the Police Commit- tee, made clear his ideas of pol- ice administration. “I think the main qualification of a good pol- iceman is that he should use his head. We have by-laws and they must be enforced, but a police- man should use discretion and where possible issue a warning. I would be severe with a thief, but for infractions of minor by- laws, I would be more lenient. I would make a difference be- tween enforcement of man-made by-laws and the ten command- .ments,” said councillor Middle- ton. Bus Profits Throughout his whole life that son recalled over and over again his fathers words of grat- itude and thanks. 1n telling about it recently he said: “I can still remember my disap- pointment when I returned that evening and found the chores not done. What a ter- rible thing it would have been if I had shown anger and re- bellion. I would never have forgiven myself as long as I lived. Now I have forever the memory of his farewell words. Thank God I thought twice." A general discussion of police matters revealed that a consis- tent checkup is being made into complaints of double parking on Yonge Street, and that several summonses have been issued. The Police Committee will in- terview G. W. Bland of Guelph, an applicant for a position on the local force. Mr. Bland is a for- mer member of the R.C.l_Vl.P. When we have time to look back over our lives no doubt we shall have some regrets. but we shall never be sérry for hav- ing been moved by tolerance and kindness, When A. C. Benson. famous writer of a generation ago, fac- ed what he and the doctors thought was certain death, he said later that everything seem- ed different. Some things he had thought important now seemed trivial and other things loomed large and important. Surely the message of religion is to give us all a sense of pro- portion so that at the end we shall not say, as one king con- fessed: ‘I have played the fool and erred exceedingly." Our quotation today is by Mrs. Jamieson: The.T.T.C. report on the oper- ation of the North Yonge Bus Line for November show d an operating profit of 37,7 8.60, compared with a profit of $1596 for the same month the previous year. Passenger revenue for the month was up 35 per cent over 1953. Xmas Trees Councillor Perkins urged citi- zens to avoid fire hazard by get- ting rid of Christmas trees. Trees placed out at the street will be collected any Monday with the Ash collection. Mr. Findlay is chairman of the village trustees in King City and Past President of King City Legion branch. Quiet New Year’s Celebrations In Markham Markham township Police Chief C. Wideman reports that the police spent a quiet New Year‘s week-end, with no reports of traffic acci- dents or infractions of the liquor laws. Chief Wideman expressed himself very plea- sed with the complete ab- sence of drunk driving. dents or liquor law expressed sed with sence of The only calls .lue “olice answered were of an ex- tremely minor nature. ‘It is greater to remain unspotted . from the world; it is even greater to be unspotted in the world." Robert Endean New Member High School Bd. Richmond Hill council has named Harry Sayers and Robert Endean as Village representa- tives on the Richmond Hill Dis- trict High School Board. Mr. Sayers was re-appointed for a two-year term, and Mr. Endean was named for a one-year term. The new member Robert En- dean. is a native son of Rich- mond Hill. a graduate of Rich- mond Hill High School and the O.A.C.. Guelph. He is assoc- iated with the local firm of En- dean Nurseries, and is an active member of the Richmond Hill Junior Chamber of Commerce. The new dean. is a mond Hill. mond Hill Richmond Hill council form- erly had one representative on the High School Board but with the increased population now is entitled to two members. Greater Progress Expected For Unit The comng of 1955 brings a year which has every prospect of being a successful one for the Richmond Hill and District Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society. Based on past growth, the New Year brings with it assurance of greater progress. eVen more ac- complishments than have taken place in the short while the Soc- iety has been organized. The Society is growing, and marking its growth is the recent leasing, by the executive of a headquar- ters in Richmond Hill. The new headquarters is loâ€" cated at 8 Yonge Street north, upstairs, and will be used for executive meetings, as a place to store the gift cupboards etc. The headquarters was used for the first time Tuesday night by the executive who met to prepare for the annual meeting which ,will be held in the near future. Reports of the Welfare Com- mittee were given by Mrs. L. W. Zuefelt and Mrs. W. C. Cowan who reported seven patients had received voluntary nursing care during December. They also reported the need for linens. The gift cupboard is now at the headquarters and donations to it will be appre§ated. The néit executive meeting will be on January 25 at 7.15 p. m. at the headquarters. lrresponsibility Causes Suffering When dressing out and dispos- ing of a large buck deer, which was killed in the Hockley Valley by a car recently, Conservation Officer Fred Marshall discovered many pellets of small shot in the animal's hind quarters. No doubt the pain from the fester- ing sores contributed to the ac- cident as an old buck such as this is usually very wily in avoid- ing danger. The circumstances would indicate that probably rab- bit hunters using bird shot had flushed the deer and couldn’t re- sist the temptation to take a shot at it. Apart from being con- trary to the Regulations they, at best, could only wound the ani- mal resulting in unnecessary suf- fering and eventual loss. Cars driven by Leo Rit- chie. 26. of Massey. Ontario, and Orville Purdy. 40. 217 Essex Avenue, Richmond Hill, were in collision Janu- ary 4. on Yonge Street 8.. Richmond Hill. The car driven by Purdy crashed into the back of the Ritchie car which went out of control and hit a pole. Damage to the Ritchie car amounted to $500 and to the Purdy vehicle‘ $900.00. Min- or injuries were received by Orville Purdy, and Rob- ert McGarvey, 244 Essex Avenue. Richmond Hill, a passenger in‘ the*Pur§ly car. ‘ Polic'e Chief Robbins in- vestigated. Chief Ernest Bone of the Vaughan Township Police force reports an unusually quiet New Year‘s in the township from the stand- point of police calls. Chief Bone said there were no ma- jor calls at all from Friday evening until the end of the holiday week-end. Members Of ‘Millionaire Club G. Nelson Grinnell of Richmond Hill and Robert Taggart of Elgin Mills have recently become members of the Ridout Millionaires Club. In order to qualify. s'alesmen of the Ridout Real Estate firm must have sold over one million dollars worth of real estate since joining the organization. Mr. Grinnell and Mr. Tag- gan recently 'topped the million mark to become members. Both men have been associated with the Ridout firm for the past four years. Boys’ Bowling League Resumes New Year’s Quiet For Vaughan Police The Saturday morning boys' bowling league will resume at the Richmond Bowl on Saturday. January 8. The 'bowlind will begin at -10 3.111 .sharp. Two Car Collision In telepbanei'l'UI-ner 4-1212 Wednesday, Thursday -â€" January 12, 13 COMING SOON M-G-M’s BIG sun cm- ’ L V Monday , Tuegdayfii r lone Turner 9-1212 FREE PARKING REAR ‘ Show Times 7' and , Continuous from 6 pm. Satu :‘ Friday, Saturday 9â€" .7 \ M-G-M’s ’3?“ Hot-blooded romance of exotic Morocco. . .1 Actually filmed in its entirety on‘ location in color by WIlDE-FERRER-GAM DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE MAN WITH A MILLION KNOCK ON WOOD BDRNEL Slum-g MEI. RITA