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Tfim District News . . TELEPHONE AV. 5-1338 The Fortnighters of Thornhill Presbyterian Church held a sucâ€" cessful St. Patrick's Day tea in the church hall on March 17. The churchlhall was decoratéd in the St. Patrick’s theme and 15 individual tables were set in green and white, centred with daffodils. The tea table was centred with a bouquet of yell- ow and white Spring flowers and Mrs. Calvin Chambers and Mrs. Gordon Campbell poured tea. Tea was served by members of the group to over 100 guests and children were served choco- late milk and cookies. Receiving the guests were the group’s president. Mrs. J. Mac- Kay and Convener of the tea, Mrs. J. Maver. FortnightersHold St. Patrick’s Tea Those assisting' were Mrs. Er‘lc Bare. Mrs. J. Ariss. Mrs. Alex Brown. Mrs. H. Styles, Mrs. W. Neeland. Mrs. J. Davies, Mrs H. Anderson, Mrs. L. Magee an Mrs. G. Patterson. Window Cleaning SERVICE * 'A' * Richmond Hill & District Experienced Workmanship Prompt Service A letter from the Board of School Area No. 1 Markham and Vaughan was received by Vaughan Town- ship Council last Monday. protesting the dogs running at large around the schools. While Council was quite aware of the problem of dogs running at large. there was no suggestion made at the meeting. “We‘ve tried everything possible to res- trict dogs running at large but it is a costly project and generally we receive little or no co-operation from the tawnship residents in con- trolling dogs. Council would be willing to try any new suggestions put forward by anyone in the township”, said Reeve McMurchy. DON GILES Phone TU. 4-2948 , RICHMOND HILL THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Th'urs., Maw School Board Protests Dogs Thornhill District Lions Club HEATING & APPLIANCES Oil Burners Installed & Repaired Furnaces Vacuum Cleaned Farmers’ Market Thornhill EVERY WEDNESDAY , AT 8 RM. Every Wednesday night, for all women attending ‘ Bingo. Lovely Colonial pattern. 10c service charge. B-I-‘N-G-O SPECIAL DRAWS JACKPOT LAST WEEK $375 DINNERWHRE Over 25 Years In Business J. FOX & SON TU. 4-1610 Poor Reading Habits And Attitudes Towards Books Have Roots In The Home Miss Jane McLaren, librarian of Thornhill Public Library. was guest speaker at the March meet- lng of Thornhill Home and School Association. Miss McLar- en was introduced by Mrs. Ralph Edwards. chairman of the Lib- rary Board. -â€"-., 'V_V The purpose of Miss McLar- en‘s talk was to increase the par- ents' concern in their children’s reading. in their own reading and to arouse interest in the 10- cal library. She gave a short sketch of the history of the lib- rary which yvas lgegtmjn 1843 as ....-., . a “library of useful information". In 1897 the library was estab- lished as a permanent concern and some of the original books of that time are still on the shel- ves and are a source of interest and curiosity. Some of the rules and regula- tions which are pasted inside those first books are highly am- using now, and show what the librarians of those days might have expected from the users of the library. “The Reading Room shall be open to all over 12 years of age. (There was apparently no interest shown in the public school age child.) No person in an intaxlcated or disorderly con- dition shall be admitted. No per- son shall be allowed to spit upon the floor or smoke in the room. Each member shall be entitled to one volume at a time.” Compares Annual Reports Miss McLaren compared the annual report of 1920 with that of 1954. For instance in 1920 $110 was spent on buying books and last year $600 was spent. There were 72 books in the lib- rary in 1920 but by 1921 there were 566 of which only 22 were juvenile. In the library now there are 3,215 volumes 'of which 1,221 are for children. Also for the year 1920, the lib- rary membership stood at 42 â€" all such members being over 21 years of age. Today there are 258 adult members and 355 juv- enile members. Adults may take out five books and children four and it is encouraging to see how many youngsters take out their four books, generally once a week. and read them all. The selection of suitable read- ing for children is of paramount importance. Miss McLaren stres- sed the choice of the classics. To define the word “Classics” to a child by telling them it means a book which is well written, or highly thought of, or which has been read by a good many peop- le for a great number of years is not enough. To the child’s mind this could apply to almost this could apply to almost any reading material, including the comics. Influence of Comic Books With reference to the comics, Miss McLaren suggested every parent should read “Seduction of the Innocent” by Frederic Wertham, written to show the in- fluence of the comic books on today’s youth and called the most shocking book of recent years. The book is the result of seven years of scientific investigation conducted by Dr. Wertham. It is thoroughly documented by facts and cases. He has found that comic books harm the devel- opment of reading from the low- est level of the most elementary hygiene to the highest level of 59 NUMBERS CALLED The Liberal is always pleased'to publish items ol‘ interest contributed by its readers in the Thornhlll area . . . . Our representative in Thornhill is Mrs. Elizabeth Sumner. In order that your items may appear in The Liberal sim- ply phone AV. 5-1338. the appreciation of good litera- ature. Quoting from Dr. Wertham's book â€"-‘ “Parents and other ad- ults are often deceived into be- lieving children can read because they read so many comics. In teaching children to read. the schools have to compete with the pictures of comic books. Failure in reading occurs so infrequent- ly because a child has developed the illusion that he can read be- cause he can follow a comic book story from the pictures with the occasional reading of a word or two in the balloons. The bad reading habits he develops from such reading interfere with lay- ing the foundation for proper reading habits. The basis of a child’s future reading career is usually laid in the first and sec- ond grades and it is at this stage that comic books do the greatest harm.” Dr. Wertham is very scathing about even the. so-called better comics, saying that many childâ€" ren think the word “Classic” means Classic Comic Books. As an illustration of this, Miss Mc- Laren quoted an advertisement for “Macbeth” â€" “Told in the modern manner. No longer is it necessary to wade through pages of text. Streamlined for action. Adapted for easy and enjoyable reading. A dark tragedy of jealousy, intrigue and violence.” Shakespeare and the child are corrupted at the same time. Fortunately Canadians do not have the problem of “crime com- ics" in the same horrendous pro- portion as the American parents. Recent legislation banned 25 crime comic books from the newsstands. The main problem. as Miss McLaren stated, is how to get children not only to read but to read good, worthwhile books. In a report on a survey of reading habits of Ontario school children there appears this statement. “The results of a three year sur- vey show that poor habits and attitudes toward books have their root in the home.” ‘Thus good reading habits on the part of the parents, will stimulate those of the children. Adultsrshould be aware of what their children are reading and if necessary help them to choose their books. W. I. Meets At Holmes Residence The next meeting wil be held in the Masonic Hall, ornhill, April 21 at 2 o’clock. The regular monthly meeting of Thornhili W.I. was held on March 17, at the home of Mrs. Robert Holmes, Yonge St. Mrs. C. Sinclair, the president, prev sided at the meeting. The roll call, “What device‘ in your home are you most thank- ful for?” Was answered by 25 members. Twelve dollars was collected at the meeting for Penny Round- up. Mrs. C. Thompson “gave a report on the birthday luncheon in February. Mrs. Mizen, convenor of Home Economics and Health took charge of the programme. Mrs. Mizen read an Essay on Bones by a school boy, which was fol- lowed by Health Hints by sev- eral members. Nomination of officers for 1955-56 was held. Miss Lois Perkins gave two Irish readings and Mrs. T. White sang. The theatre tickets donated by the Richmond Theatre, were won by Miss E. Clubine. A supper dish and tea were served by the hostesses. Seven 70f the members attend- ed the Board meeting in Toron- to at YMCA last week. LOTS OF FUN Thornhill Horticultural Assoc- iation held its monthly meeting in the United Church hall March 15.The speaker of the evening was Professor John Weall of the Ontario Agricultural College. Guelph. Prof. Weall not only teaches but has written exten- sively on almost every phase of gardening. His subject in this instance was “Landscape Garâ€" dening." At this time of the year, said Professor Weall, spring is a tonic, physically and mentally. In refreshing atmosphere of changing colours and returning birds. we begin to plan, clean up and order. But here a word of warning. March being a treach- erous month, warm one day and freezing the next. great care should be taken removing winter protection and irreparable dam- age can be caused to lawns while they are still very soft. When pruning shrubs, be like a sur- geon who wants to know some- thing about the patient before he starts cutting.. “Don’t go hacking at your shrubs until you are sure “when and how" to perform such an operation," he contim ued. Professor Weall expressed the importance 0 feareful planning and planting for a permanent and pleasing result. He picked up some coloured chalk and standing before a black board demonstrated the wrong and right materials! for landscaping. He suggested the low-spread- ing Junipers for ground cover. The silverâ€"voiced salesman makes a special point of telling the owner these evergreens were specially grown and shap- ed for this type of planting, but what he did not add was that these conifers, removed from their natural environments, “the cedars from rich mucky soil, the pines from sandy soil, the juni- pers from a rocky area. and jam- med against the fonndatlon of a house and growing in sub-soil that the builder has left, is in- O. A. C. Professor Stresses Importance Planned Landscape Thornhill Association of Girl Guides met last Monday at the home of R. McArthur. The pur- pose of the meeting was to make known the need for Guide lead- ‘ers and to arouse interest in Guiding in the Area. Guide Leaders Urgently Needed For‘Thornhill Pack The meeting expressed grave concern oVer the leadership sit- uation as foreseen next autumn. In Thornhill there are two large companies of Guides which re- quire a minimum of three lead< ers each. The Local Association is for- med not only of Guide and Brownie mothers but also of wo- men who are interested in this work. They assist Guide Como panies, find Guiders and help in the work of the District Commis- sioner. Guiders are the adult members of the movement who are appointed to lead the packs and companies. A Guider is appointed by the Commissioner and the Local Association, must be in agreement with the aims and methods of the movement and is expected to adhere to its policy and rules. She learns Guide methods of training, must pass the Tenderfoot Test and is enrolled by the Commissioner. The Guider has the full support and encouragement of the Local Association which leaves her David Smith. co-ordinatlng principal for School Area No. 1 Markhamâ€"Vaughan addressed the general meeting of Thorn- hlll Nursery School on March 14 at the home of Mrs. R. C. Fair- field. Mr. Smith spoke to the 24 parâ€" ents present, on “1000 Hours of School.” He discussed the school’s role in the training of the child, along mental, physical, spiritual and social lines of de- velopment. He urged parents not to expect the school to take over all aspects of training. “We must look at the school and the teach- ers as one of the aids to child training.” he said. 1000 Hours Of School In the discussion period, Mr. Smith answered questions about the level system used in Grades 1 to 3, 4 teachers’ salaries and special 7 classes. - We also make RAILINGS â€" inside & out VISIT OUR SHOWROOM Carrville Rd. & Yonge St. Richvale [V v Iron Works SAVE 50% ORNAMENTAL IRON FURNITURE INSIDE & OUT In a few years the view from the picture window is one of dis- appointment. Prof. Weall sug- gested the formal type of land- scaping with evergreens can be successful and suggested Jap- anese Yews, broad-ieaved ever- green which thrive in shade and are resistant to town conditions such as smoke and soot. viting fgilure. To those who insist on cedars and pines, plant them where they have space and air because they are going to grow. Prof. Weall demonstrated, with the same setting what can be done with grouping flowering shrubs _ floribunda roses, 3 group of silver bitches. broadâ€"leaved ev- ergreens and periwinkle for cov- ering under trees. Terraced gardens should be designed in ease. The first ter- race should be made up of a stone patio. rose beds and lawn. A second type is-the rock gar~ den. Prof. Weall stated that no other phase of gardening needed such careful choosing and know- ledge as rockery plants. A third terrace would be the kitchen gar- den. “If you have ever obser- ved sheep ascending a hill you will notice that they follow the contour of the land," he said. “So take a lesson from the sheep and construct and connect the paths of the terraces according- ly.” With regard to the care of lawns, the best advice is to be obtained from those who take care of golf courses. These men are experts. 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