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lsllft‘li. itch; W. S. COOK, Editor ' ency, that they still belive ‘ ' gather in the face of a common threat.” ' é ATTENTION 2 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Thurs, April 7, 1955 (libs liberal An Independent Weekly: Established 1878 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 ALVERNA SMITH, Associate Editor Telephone TUrner 4-1261 "Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa” Easter And April Nature revives again and begins in April. That is why Browning Wish- ed so much to be in England when Ap. ril came round. He longed to see the wondrous miracle of Nature beginning again. The analogy from Nature IS one of the considerations that make faith in Resurrection and another life not only credible but almost inevitable. It is hard to disbelieve'in ReSur- rection when we see the miracle tak- ing place before our eyes. For what is the springtime but a yearly Resur- rection? We are seeing at this mom- ent 3. Nature that seemed dead coming to life again. We are seeing the flowâ€" ers come out of their beds at the kiss of the sun. We are seeing the trees, stripped and bare throughout the Win- ter, putting forth their buds and ten. der leaves. Resurrection is the message of Springtime. God allows us to see the miracle of resurrection, life following death, every year. That is the parable of the Resurrection which April teach- es us. IF EASTER BE NOT TRUE If Easter be not true, Then all the lilies low must lie; The Flanders poppies fade and die; The spring must lose her fairest bloom For Christ were still within the tomb â€"- If Easter be not true. If Easter be not true. Then faith must mount on broken wing; Then hope no more immortal spring; Then hope must lost her mighty urge; Life prove a phantom, death a dirge -â€"- If Easter be not true. If Easter be not true. "l‘were foolishness the cross to bear; He died in vain who suffered there; What matter though we laugh or cry, Be good or evil, live or die, If Easter be not true. If Easter be not true â€"â€" But it is true, and Christ is risen! And mortal spirit from its prison Of sin and death with Him may Worthwhile the struggle, ’ prize, Since Easter, aye, is true. rise! sure the Governor General Endorses'Cancer Campaign In a statement released from Gov- ernment House'in Ottawa, His Excell- The Right Honourable Vincent Massey, hasendorsed the nation-wide cancer campaign which began April 1. The Governor General stated that I “During the 'month of April Canadians will again have the opportunity to show in working to. Briefly outlining the Cancer Society’s three-fold programme of research, pub- lic education and welfare, he emphas- ized the fact that all the Society’s funds come from voluntary donations and urged Canadians to “give whole- hearted support to its appeal." The Cancer Society’s objective this year is $1,805,000, an increase of $296,- 500 over the 1954 objective; «The in-. crease is partly due to an increase in Canadian population and to the fact that more money is required for funda. mental research into the cause of can- cer. Richmond Hill and District Unit’s objective this year has been set at $6,000. 1 Through the National Cancer In- stitute of Canada and through the pro- vincial divisions the Cancer Society . supports more than 75 cancer research programmes in universities, hospitals and research centres across the coun- try. About one-third of the Society's budget goes for this purpose. R. B. Buckerfield of Vancouver, national pre- sident of the Society, states that “Can- cer research is the greatest challenge until 12 o’clock noon E.S.T. Friday, gallons in five-gallon containers. acid content. ‘ ed. THOME'GARDENERS â€"- If it is for Planting a Shade Tree ‘A' or a first grade Rosebush * or a hearty Fruit Tree, dwarf or standard * or a hedge â€"- or an ornamental shrub NURSERIES Always in stock â€" Steele Briggs’ Lewn Seed, Manure, Peat Moss and Topsoil Try our Landscaping Department Wayside Nursery TRY WAYSIDE OAK RIDGES Ph. TU. 4-3096 or TU. 4-1253 (evenings) TOWNSHIP OF MARKHAM ' TENDER FOR WEED SPRAY LOW VOLATILE ESTER Tenders will be received by the undersigned April 15, 1955, for the supply of approximately 175 gal- lons of Low Volatile Ester 2-4-D Weed Killer. State price per gallon delivered to our But- tonvnlle office in quantities of not less than 40 Also state Lowest or any tender not necessarily accept- J. A. HOWARD, P. Eng. Engineer and Road Superintendent, R. R. 2 Gormley, Ontario to our scientists. In its own interest the public dare not permit any worth- while project to be hampered by lack of funds. The Governor General’s message pointed out that the Cancer Society carries 'on its work of lay education and welfare through thousands of volun- teers working in units in cities, towns and rural communities, across the coun- ry. The purpose of the education pro- gram is to save lives by informing in- dividuals about the symptoms of canc. cer and persuading them of the import- ance of early treatment. Last year the Society spent over $276,000 to pro- vide volunteers with films. pamphlets, displays and other materials to pro- mote an “infdrmed practical attitude” towards cancer. The welfare programme, too,,util. izes the services of thousands of men and women volunteers. Cancer dress- ings and other sick-room supplies are provided for cancer patients. Assist- ance is given with transportation and living problems for patients taking treatments. Occupational and recreat- ional therapy and home nursing are other problems which the Society helps to solve. . Any person wishing to give a don- ation make cheque payable to Cana- dian Cancer Society, and address dona- tion to Richmond Hill and District Unit, Canadian Cancer Society, Box 106, Richmond Hill. Get Our “0.K.” Before You Get Going! Ofl“ on a trip? Our serviceman’s “O.K.” means safe, economi- cal motoring for you! Have us go over your car from “A to Z”! Precision parts for safe, smarter driving. Hunt 8. Cook Motors GENERAL REPAIRS 178 Yonge St. N. Richmond Hill TU. 4-3151 Conversion To 60 Cycle SAME DAY SERVICE on TELEVISION Radio â€" Washer Repair Service l , RELIANCE SERVICE STATION Open 7 a.m. - 12 Midnight DAILY Victor Draper Agencies Oak Ridges Ontario TU. 4-3181 EM. 8-9559 .1 Fâ€"M NORTH YORK : A break in the water system recently left 25,- 000 residents without water. In The Garden I walked within a shaded glade. And found a sweet and rare content Amid the trees. some tall and straight. And others that were gnarled and bent. I heard and watched the rust- ling leaves, And caught the sight of sway. ing bough; They told me things I've kept, within. But feel that I must tell them now. Yon stately tree that stands apart; Its leaves. a shield from sun and rain; Once had a Man kneel at her feet. And pray a prayer of conquer- ed pain. “Yes. birds were nesting in my boughs, And sang their songs so glad and gay, I wonder, did they ease for Him The burden of Gethsemane? Forgive me. if I seem aloof, I keep on thinking of that day: I still see that transfigured look; As Christ the Lord knelt here to pray”, At yonder tree He paused a- while. And bade His friends a vigil keep; But when He turned to them from prayer; He found them, yes, the three, asleep." I went and stood beneath its shade. â€"- Was carried down the lane of years;' I understood their need of sleep, And understood the more, their tears. "As I recall, my branches swayed â€", The rustling leaves sang lullav bies, As they, His trusted friends, lay down And rested here with happy sighs. Ah yes, I heard the singing birds . Upon my branches as they swayed. No joy for me -- those sleep- ing men; As yonder, Christ, their Master, prayed. » I too must ever feel a share, In.those disciples’ sense of shame; The look I saw in Jesus' eyes.‘ Was one of holy love, not blame." . I felt too moved for further talk; So made to leave the wooded glade; When all at once. I saw a tree Alone. andgnarled and lost in shade. It seemed as if it sought to hide I. Itself, amid the trees nearby. My path lay near enough to hear Heart-rending sobs as I drew nigh. “My happiness was so complete, Until men made me play a part: I almost hesitate to tell The story of my broken heart. I saw the company draw nigh, I watched the sleepers tarry there. I looked upon the face of Christ, As He did agonize in prayer. They had not chosen me ’tis true, Beneath my spreading boughs to sleep. Nor yet an altar make of me, Where He a noble tryst would keep. I heard the rush of hasty men Who feared their plans might go amiss, And one came forth, and called Christ ‘Friend?’ His signal, God forbid, a kiss. They took Him from this leafy spot. The birds, the very air stood still. And then, and then, alas they raised The Cross upon the lonely hill. Workmen, with ‘ roughened hands drew nigh, And took from me my strong- est limb List‘ while I tell you what they made -â€"â€" They made that rugged cross for Him. , That I should thus be singled out; Filled all my soul with black despair, Until I saw a radiant light: And saw the Lord Christ stand- ing there. His face was 0 so kind to see. His words to me were very sweet. E'en as I listened I could see The nail-prints in His hands and feet. ‘Blame not thyself, 0 gnarled tree. Nor drench you, with thy tears, an the sod. For by thine aid, I'll show to men; The never-failing love of God. Thou shalt a greater blessing be â€" As shielding and as shelt'ring bough; For neath the Cross that man didst make. All men shall find a haven now, And looking down the lane of Time. I know this fact, and so must you: That what the Lord Christ said that day. Is 0 so true. so very true. Rev. Martin Jenkinsou. The Parsonage. King Cltv, . Holy Week 1955 ' Dear Mister Editor Re: Financial Drive Retarded Children Dear Mr. Editor: We must be thankful that in Canada today few children are neglected. Almost every hanâ€" dicapped and disabled child receives treatment and assist- ance. One group. however. has not yet received the assistance which it needs and deserves. (That is the group of mentally ‘retai‘ded children. ln 1953 the Ontario Govern- ment provided a yearly grant for each child attending spec- ial schools for retarded child- ren. This was substantial aid, but to provide school accom- modation. transportation. and special teaching to the small classes which need personal teacher supervision. financial aid is required far in access of the government grant. We â€"â€" parents. friends. tea- chers and helpers â€"â€" of the Thornhill and District Assoc- iation have managed to bridge this widening financial gap so far by our own efforts. School fees. rummage sales. raffles â€" all have contributed their large and small quotas. We are grate- ful to the United Church of Thornhill for their generosity in loaning us the use of the‘ church hall as a school. The Lions Club of Thornhill has re- cently provided very real aid in taking care of the transpor- tation. The number of chil- dren' attending this special school is, however. steadily in- creasing and the Markham and Vaughan School Board has granted the use of the Bayview Ave. School for the next five years. This will bring added problems of finance to meet heating costs, taxes, janitor services, etc. Will you help us? Some day we hope that the educational authorities will fully recognize the need for the training and education of these children and provide fully for it. as for oth- or children. These handicap- ‘ped children can be trained to the full extent of their capa- bilities and many can become useful in later life and capable of self-support. Meanwhile, this important work must be car-. ried on with private financial assistance. Donations may be deducted from income tax as recognized charitable gifts. Your assist- ance and help in this very wor- thy cause will be very much appreciated by us but much more-by the children. for whom you will provide new avenues of assistance. Cheques should be made payable'to the Thorn- hill and District Association for Retarded Children and sent to the Treasurer, Mrs. P. Blckerstaff, 215 Oak Avenue, vale, Ontario. Yours sincerely, ‘R.'A. Swindle, President, Thornhill & District Associa- tion for Retarded Children Re: 'Dogs. Running At Large Dear Mr. Editor: The article re: Shooting of Trespassing Dogs in a recent issue of the Liberal interested me. I agree whole-heartedly with the writer that shooting is not the answer and that most 'dogs in these parts, quite apart from the law, are pets often of children, shot. and should not be THORNHILL JUST A REMINDER FOR EASTER AND MOTHER’S DAY Hand Woven Bags - Stoles - Table Mats, etc. A Hand Painted China - Hand-Knit Sweaters - Boleros - Wrought Iron Articles Baby Articles - Pottery ' and get off our drive. La Grove Handicrafts However I would greatly ap- preciate any assistance anyone can give on what to do about badly trained neighbors' dogs. We live in a subdivision where the (logs run loose and free and with fifty foot frontâ€" ages suffer thereby the usual inconveniences of compost heaps being dug up. Garbage periodically are strew 'ver front lawns when the gar age lid is not quite tight, and the like. However dogs will be dogs and if you are going to live in a subdivision this is all part of it as are the odd broken basement window, sand pies on the front steps and trucks and cars on the front lawn from the children. However here comes the rub, when the neighbors' dog is one of those frolicsome animals with a loud bark that is con- sistently or perhaps I should say.frequently let out between ten o'clock at night and one in the morning and has been known to be out again at six in the morning. is it asking too much to request quiet say from 10:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Furthermore at the last sea- son of romance several admirâ€" ers kept all night vigils at the house. Starting the songs of love about four o'clock in the morning. These were obvious- ly pets. However. apparently their owners did not worry about their dogs being out for a night or two. At this point. in desperation, we 'phoned the police, and were told that they would come down and shoot the dogs if we entered a com- plaint that they were bothering us. We withdrew the com- plaint. We spoke to our neighâ€" bor about it'and the cause of the trouble was removed from home for a few weeks. Knowing that dogs are noted and kept for being watchdogs we again realize that this is part of their natural instincts. However, we again are getting rather tired at having our neighbors' dogs be. our watch- dogs. They come and bark madly every time our car goes in or out of our driveway. Now we ignore it. Drive slowly and hope for the best. However, I have seen friends waiting to turn in our drive when the dogs would not stop barking They do not limit themselves to the cars, they also bark at our heels or anyone else's who dares to come in or out of our front door. The other day one got the cleaning bag as the cleaner brought it to the door. If next time he gets my hus- band’s suit, we may have dam- age to the extent of $50.00, if not in stock. Our neighbors are very nice people. We have spoken to them about letting the dog out late at night, but as they keep rather late hours they do not seem to realize just how an- noying it can be to be Wakened from a sound sleep within a . half hour after getting there by the shrill barking of a dog. Furthermore their" attitude seems to be that dogs should be allowed to run at large. That is fine with us but please » train your dogs. Yours truly, an Unhappy Neighbor AV. 5-1633 EXACTLY AS SHOWN For 55 years, Beam has led the povodomConoJo'n not: popular washer. More in use than any other m o. ' FUllY GUARANTEED BY MANUFACTUle DELIVERED AND DEMONSTRATED FREE TERMS TO SUIT YOU! SHOP OR PHONE TODAY Harold W. Morison Phone Tllrner 4 - 1722 RICHMOND HILL Modern design, with Ml skin, chromium trim. Smart in every detail. Has the Ml, regular the, non-splash tub, with dome shaped lid. 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On'flul Screen Play by WILLIAM lUWIG - Suggested by the Ian Maren sum “DOCTOR or THE OLD SCHOOL" - A METRO-BOLDVYII-HAYER PICTUREV Wednesday & Thursday â€" April 13, 14 Matinees Mon., Tues., 2 p.m. Aummmmmmmn A me and exciting film... as proud and mimic u is wild milieu... Please note last complete show Wednesday, Thursday, 8 p.m. oar