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JANUARY‘ZZ â€"â€" Thursday 8 pm. 1:13; Crosby Heights. Home and S. 001 Association' will hold: its monthly meeting. at Ellie ‘Cr'osby Heights School. The guest speak- er, Mr. J. P. Brown of Canadian General Electric will ‘talk on “Value of Education." A movie will be shown to illustrate the highlights of the talk. Everyone welcome. c1w29 JANUARY 24 â€"’ __The Honour- able Kelso Roberts, Attorney General for Ontario, will be guest speaker at the North York Prog- ressive Conservative Association Annual Meeting to be held at Newmarket Town Hall, 2:30 pm. January 24, 1959. c5w25 FEBRUARY 11 â€" Wednesday, 8.30 pm. sharp. Jefferson School Community Club euchre party at the school. Attractive prizes, re- freshments. Everyone welcome. c1w29 JANUARY 21 â€"- Wednesday. Take notice that the annual meet- ing of the producer members of the York County Group of the Ontario Hog Producers’ Market- infi Board be convened at 2:30 pm. EST, at the Parish Hall in the town of Newmarket. for the purpose of the conduct of the proper business of the annual meeting and the election of rep- resentatives (delegates) to the District Hog Producers Commit: tee. D. M. McMillen, Chairman; John Sytema: FMrr‘tary. c1w29 JANUARY 22 - Thursday 8 pm. Lions Community Hall, the mon- th’ly meeting of the Richmond Hill Horticultural Society. Spea- ker, Mr. R. H. Keith. No admis- sion charge. Refreshments. Ev- eryone welcomo. c1w29 FEBRUARY 11 â€"â€"- Wednesday, 1 pm. A Valentine luncheon in the church hall under the auspices of the Women's Association Rich- mond Hill United Church. The guest speakzr, Dr. Helen Hogg. c1w29 FEBRUARY 13 â€" Friday at 2:30. All the women of all the church- es in Richmond Hill are request- ed to keep this- date open for the Women’s World Day of Prayer in the Richmond Hill United Too Many Dog's Run ln'Town JANUARY 21 â€"â€" Wednesday. Take notice that the annual meet- ing of the producer members of the Ontario Hog Producers Co- operative in the York County Group be convened at 3:30 pm. EST. at the Parish Hall in the town of Newmarket for the pur- pose of the conduct of the prop- er business of the annual meet- ing, the election of delegates and alternate delegates. D. M. McMill~ an, Chairman; John Sytema, sec- retary. c1w29 Church. JANUARY 21 â€" Wednesday. Take notice that the annual meet- ing of producer members of the York County Hog Producers’ As- sociation will be convened at the hour of 10.30 am. E.S.T. at the Parish Hall in the town of New- market, far the purpose of the conduct of the proper business of the annual meeting, ‘the elecâ€" tion of officers and the election of voting delegates and alternate delegates. Guest speaker. Dr. Rowe on Swlne Disease. D. M. McMillan, president; John Sytema secretary. V V c1w29 Richmond Hill Police Commit- tee will have a familiar item on its agenda at an early meeting. The item will be “dogs running at large." At the suggestion of Councillor Haggart the committee will review the local situation and try to do something about it. “I continue to get a-great many complaints about dogs running at- large in the town." said Mr. Hag- gart. ' “Do we still engage a dog catcher?" asked Reeve Perkins. “We do, but it’s a iqiiésit’iiafiflas to how effective he is,” said Cogncillop Haggart. Councillor Paterson said the only dog he ever saw caught was a tiny little cuddly thing, and that hundreds of big bruisers are running-find. V JANUARY 20 â€" Tuesday, 8.15 pm. January meeting McConaghy Home and School Association. A panel of professional experts on social services. Please plan to attend. c1w29 Councillor Haggart said some of Our people had been attacked by dogs. “There are far too many dogs running around." he said. JANUARY 20 â€" Tuesday 8.30. pm. The lst Jefferson Mothers Auxiliary January meeting will be ,held at the home of Mrs. E. R. Jackson, Mariday Farm, Yonge St. Cub, Scout and Brownie mo- thers are cordially invited. clw29 Deputy-reeve Tinker said .he thought the majority of dog own- ‘ers observed the law, but that a great many stray dogs come into own from the fringe areas. \ Reeve Perkins said council f‘lould take action because the Spread of rabies was a dang~rous treat. 1 Councillor Haggart said he had I report of someone having been \Vitten by a cat. JANUARY 20 â€" Tuesday. Bingo. 8 pm. at the Legion Hall, King Side Road, Oak Ridges. Cash prizes and jackpot. tfc29 BINGO every Thursday, 8 pm. in Orange Hall, lst house north of Loblaws. tfc27 EVERY MONDAY NIGHT at 7.45 pm. ' Bingo. Community Hall, Spruce Ave., Stop 22A Yonge St. Coming Events c1w29 ‘The slim tulip-woodfigure car- ved by Sylvia Daoust as the sym- bol of the award was presented to President Gerald Crack. Add- ing to the excitement for the members of the club in the aud- ience were other hard-to-get aw- ards . . . to Sheila Seigerman went the Best Actress Award for her portrayal of the Flounder, a girl who made her living in the world’s oldest profession; and to Robert Peace playing the impov- erished Comte de Clerambard whose life was altered whenrhe began to follow the ideals seen in a vision, went the award for Best Actor in the Festival.' (by Cicely Thomson) The Richmond Hill Curtain Club carried off the Calvert Aw- ard for the best presentation of a full length play in the Central Ontario Drama Festival when ad: judicator Richard Ainley announ- ced the winners on Saturday ev- e’ni'ng at Hart House Theatre. ‘ The Calvert Trophy has been the top award in the regional fes- tivals since 1953, and this is the first time it has left the city of Toronto the region extends north to Huntsville, west to Oakville, east to Oshawa). Of the city’s many groups, the Playcraftsmen and the University Alumnae Dra- matic Club have shared it almost equally for the past six years. With the award goes a cheque for one hundred dollars. The Toronto festival opens the adjudicator’s tour of the country where he will judge plays both 'in English and in French. Generally speaking the plays at Hart House had not come up to his expecta- tion. While he praised in some areas he was severely critical in others, notably of the directing. Of the opening night play he said the “director's approach ’was wrong”. -Of the third play he felt the ‘choice was poor. Only when the Harlequin Players’ “Mrs. McThing" had been pres- ented did he say “this is what we came to see,” and he presente Jack Medhurst, the director, wit the Edgar Stone Challenge Tro- phy for direction "awarded for interpretation of the play and constructive leadership of the actors”. ,On Thursday eVening when the‘ Curtain Club play, directed by Rex Sevenoaks was presented, Mr. Ainley called "Clerambard” a "nice achievement” and com- mented on the' “spirited produc- tion”. He felt that it was a play, difficult to grasp in English translation where just translat- ing a French word into an Eng- lish one doesn’t translate the feel- ing of that word. He said, “I am still puzzled by the play", and proceeded to read a review of the London production two years ago which instead of a "bag of firecrackers had gone off like a wet squib". There were many things in the Curtain Club’s production of Mr. Ayme’s “ribald rat-a-tfibtat at the gates of heaven” that he lik- ed. He offered up a special vote of thanks to Ruth Rabinowitch and Suzanne Sweeny for their set designs. (01d stone work in soft ones of greys and blended browns broken by ceiling-high windows stretched across the cy- clorama to enhance the feeling of size in the chateau of the now- impoverished nobility. For the second scene a simple and eifect- ive inset of the Flounder’s room was used, and for the third we came outside the mansion to see _the old stone terrace wall and the Richmond Hill Curtain Club Wins Top Award In Ont. Drama Festival Firs! 'I'ime Outside 'l'oronio Interesting scene from “Clerambard”, Central 0n- tario Drama Festival award winning production by the Richmond Hill Curtain Club. Shown in the photo left to right are Margaret Bergin, Margot Crack, Robert Peace, VOLUME LXXX, NUMBER 29 He enjoyed Margot Crack’s per- formance as the wife, with spec- ial praise for her moments of tenderness. Margaret Bergin as the motherâ€"in-law he liked, but felt there was over-emphasis. Da- vid Coon as the son “played de- lightfully", but with a tendency to go for the easy effects rather than to think the young man through ‘and give us something “deeper.” ’ ' The Galuchon family as a unit pleased Mr. Ainley particularly. He felt they had the most gen- erally successful approach to their parts. “They realized the author's intent and they WERE French. Le maitre was absolute- ly the real thing” (Stuart Par- ker). The girls he felt might have shown a little more curiosity and awe at their first visit to the home of the nobility. Bcth Jones played madame and Sylvia Grant, Pete Jackson and Gertrude Smith made up the bevy of gig- gly girls. ' Adjudicator Ainley led the ap- plause for the set and for Miss Siegerman by loud table-thump~ ings . . . her performance was very nice to watch, he said, then added that he found her a little too flirty and active, “not enough of the bonne fille”. Robert Peace he praised for his vigor; and especially for his han- dling. of the transitional scene in the Flounder’s room, but in spite of “the good moments”, on the whole felt the actor should have taken what he had and softened it. He‘ liked the way Mr. Peace coEtrolled his laughs. fabulous gypsy cart). Joseph Rabinowitch was prais- ed for his profile of St. Francis, but Mr. Ainley f t he might have been more of t fuddled doctor in his second part. He praised William Ferguson’s rich voice and even Denison Featherstonhaugh‘s one, line part came in for com- ment when he said he was “splendid” although he was very disappointed that he had not brought his bicycle up the rick- ety (invisible) "stairs and heard it go fihumping down again. Although Richard Ainley thought the group was excellent in many ways there were things that disappointed him. He missed a feeling of family among the Clerambards, and found an over- all monotony of tone. He felt the pronunciation of the French words should have been better. The Regional Committee ar- ranges for the winning group to present their play again in Hart House for three nights prior to the Dominion Festival, although winning a regional festival does not mean automatic participation in the Dominion Festival. Only after Mr. Ainley has crossed Canâ€" ada and seen all the plays offer- ed in the many regions will the invitations to the Dominion Fes- tival be issued. This year Toron- to ls to be hosts for that Festiv- al, which will be held at the Roy- al Alexandra Theatre the week of May 18. In the meantime Clerambard will again be seen at Hart House Theatre April 23, 24 and 25. In his December report to Markham Township Council Plan- ning Director R. Forrest stated a total of 13 building permits were issued during the month. Total value of the building was $37,- 650.00. Total amount of building permit fees collected was $100.00. DECEMBER BUILDING SLOW “In Essentials Unity; in Non-Essentials Liberty; RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1959 Richmond Hill has asked the Ontario Water Resources Commission to take immediate steps to develop the deep well on the MacKay property immediately south of the town limits. Mayor Tomlin made this announcement at the regfilar meeting of Richmond Hill Town Council Monday nig t. Hope For Amicable Agreement Town Asks ‘ Water Resources “ I Comm. Deve!op New Well The Mayor made it very clear that Richmond Hill drilling operations had discovered the well, and that it will be developed by Richmond Hill. Whether or not the Hills- view area in Markham Township and the proposed new shopping centre will be served by the well will depend on the supply developed and Richmond Hill’s need. The municipality hopes to se- cure the necessary land by nego- tiation but it was stated that the town will institute expropriation proceedings if necessrry. “We have every hope of settling the matter amicably,” said Mr. Tom- lin. ' Shiela Siegerman and David Coon. This takes place in the Flaunder’s bedroom, where she and Clerambard are surprised by the arrival of Octave’s mother and grand- mother “in such a place as this, particularly on Sunday l” In an effort to supplement the local water supply the town auth- orities carried out several months of exploratory test drilling throughout the area. A well which gives promise of an abund- ant supply was finally located on the MacKay property just south of the town limits. The issue became somewhat complicated when Mr. MacKay asked for town services for his proposed new shopping centre in Markham Township just south of town. Council declared town wat- er and sewer service would be aVailable to the proposed shop- ping centre only lf it was annex- ed to town, and made it clear that only the commercial area would be considered for annexation. Markham Township officially has, taken no action on the annex- ation proposal but unofficially it has been stated that terms for agreement with the annexation .proposal will be that annexation include the residential area as far south as Hillsview Drive. Town solicitor J. D. Lucas who was present suggested negotia- tions be started at once by the Richmond Hill Water Committee with Markham Township, and ex- pressed the hope a satisfactory, agreement might be reached with the Township and Mr. MacKay. He observed that any litigation in the matter might cause a great delay in developing the well. Last week in a surprise move Markham Township accepted the well site from Mr. MacKay. Both Richmond Hill and Markha‘ . want the additional water sup- ply. Mr. MacKay who originally owned the well site wants the water for the development of the land. Councillor Haggart asked the solicitor if the Water Resources Commission would have power to insist that Richmond Hill ‘supply water outside the municipal boundaries. The solicitor said he thought not. Councillor Haggart suggested Richmond Hill should make very sure of this pointhas it might prove embarassing. Mayor Tomlin, addressing sol- icitor Lucas said, “our powers un- der the Public Utilities Act are quite clear, are they not?” Mr. Lucas â€" “Yes, quite clear." Councillor Bradstock pointed out that Richmond Hill in its search for water had done the test drilling at a cost of more than $10,000. Mayor Tomlin â€"â€" “We did the test drilling, we found the well, we need the water and we should develop it." In closing the discussion Mayor Tomlin pointed out that test drills ing had been done on the Mac- :“y property with the owner‘s written consent. . “We hope to settle the whole matter amicab- ly,” said the Mayer, “but if we can’t‘secure the site by negotia- tion, there are other methods open to us." He stated that whe- ther or not Richmond Hill would make any of the supply available to Markham Township or Mr. MacKay would depend on the supply and Richmond Hill’s need. It was reported that in a dis- cussion with Markham Township officials it was suggested some water be made available to the township until such time as it could develop its own water sys- tem. The whole matter of developing this well to supplement Richmond Hill’s water supply may be settled amicably by negotiation, or it may develop into a very controversial issue. Richmond Hill needs ‘ad- ditional water supply. Markham Township needs a water system in the area. Mr. MacKay on whose land the well was found has plans for commercial and res- idential development of his 100 acre farm. NEWMARKET â€" M.j. James Baxter of King Township is the new owner of the Newmarket “Era and Express.” Maj. Baxter is the former president of Mc- Kim Advertising Ltd. His son Ian will be the new publisher of the paper. in all things Charity.’ Councfl ReVIews By-Laws ' Richmond Hill’s 1959 Police Committee will review the pro- posal to establish a number of “Yield Right of Way" streets in the town. Last year’s council asked a by-law be prepared and it was presented to Council Mon- day night, listing 64 locations for erections of the signs. After it was indicated that Po- lice Chief R. P. Robbins did not favor the “Yield Right of Way" signs Councillor Paterson ques- tioned the wisdom of proceeding with it. Yield Right of Way signs re- quire a driver to slow down and only enter the designated street if there is no oncoming traffic. Councillor Haggart stated last ycmr council had passed a resolu- tion asking the bywlaw be prep“; ed after a recommendation from the Police Committee. Councillor Paterson â€"- “I have no recollection of the matter being considered by the Police Committee.” He said the erection of 64 signs meant a considerable expenditure and there might be a storm of protest from the rate- r", v- .0 Councillor Bradstock â€" “As I understand it, these signs are to eliminate a number of the frus~ trating stop signs; A It was stated that the recom- mendation to go ahead with “Yield Right of Way” signs came from a Police Committee meeting attended by Chairman Haggart and Chief Robbins. ‘ payers. Mayor Tomlin suggested as there was some difference of opinio‘n the whole matter be re- ferred back to the Police Com- mittee. Caribbean Cruise Award For High Standing Sea Cadets To Organize 2nd FoxHunt,Vaughan Despite the factg that the health department has said there is no more risk entailed from rabies by docking fox ears instead of fox tails, Vaughan township fell in line with surrounding munic- ipalities on January lst of this year and now pays a bounty of $5.00 on the fox’s p1umeâ€"only~~ in order to avoid double payments being made on Reddy Fox’s pelt._ All told, Vaughan has paid bounty money on 90 foxes, since last October, nine of these pay- ments being made since the first of January. Rabid foxes are still very much of a pm‘qlem in Vaughan Town- ship, and following a meeting held in Vellore Hall last week an- other fox hunt is to be organized. At a joint meeting of rep- resentatives of the four couno cils concerned held Wednes- day of last week at Button- ville Mr. Laurin received the support of the Markham Township ‘ and Stouffville delegations. Markham Village put forward the name of Mr. Ken Thomas, while Richmond Hill moved the name of plan- ning board member Mr. Ross Scrimger. Mr. Laurin, a resident of Cedar Brae in Markham Township, will take office on January 13th, and will re- place Mr. A. LeMasurier who recently resigned. Mr. Cy Laurin, a former chairman of the Markham Township Planning Board, has been elected to represent the four municipalities of Markham Township, Stouff- ville, Richmond Hill and Markham Village on the Met- ropolitan Toronto Planning Board. ‘ Acting Chief P.O. Donald McCallum, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon D. McCallum, Pugsley Ave., flew to Hali- fax on Thursday of last week and sailed on Monday last for a two and a half months sea cruise to the Caribbean and West Indies after passing his Sea Cadet exams among the “high 36”. Donald, Who attends Richâ€" mond Hill High School, has been a Sea Cadet on the “Ontario” (at John Wanless School, Toronto) for the last five years, where he has re- ceived training once a week. Two years ago he stood sec- ond in gunnery, and later that year enjoyed a cruise to Newfoundland and Green- land as a reward. On his return, Donald will try exams for the “Ven- ture Plan” since he hopes to make his career with the navy. Accompanying him on the trip among the 35 other Canadian Sea Cadets are three former high school companions from Thornhill High School. Cy Laurin New Metro Appointee HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1378 SINGLE COPY The community was shocked by the sudden passing on Mon- day, January 12th, of Stanley A. Ransom, one of the town’s, best known and most highly esteemed citizens. “Stan” as he was famil- iarly known to his host of friends was a native son, who for thirty years operated the Barber Shop established here by his father in 1886. The funeral will be held this afternoon» (Thursday) from the Wright and Taylor Funeral Home. and interment will follow at Richâ€" mond Hill Cemetery. Service will be conducted by Rev. C. G. Hig- ginson, Minister of Richmond Hill United Church of which the de- ceased was a lifelong member. He suffered a severe'heart at- tack six years ago, but had made a splendid recovery and was about as usual working in his shop and greeting his friends on the day of his sudden passing. Death came suddenly and without warning shortly after noon Mon- day. The Ransom barber shop has been an institution in Richmond Hill since first established by Stan’s father, the late Mose Ran- som in 1886. “Stan” attended Richmond Hill schools and learn- ed his trade in his father’s shop, but before taking over in 1929 he worked for a time with the old Sterling Bank, and with the Rob- ert Simpson Company. Taking Over in 1929 he soon modernized the shop and outfitted it with the most modern equipment. He still treasured the old fashioned chair used by his father and the 01d pigeonhole case on which rest- ed the individual shaving mugs used in the good old days. For a number of years, his son. Stanley A. Ransom has been associated with his father and will carry 0n the business. Community Mourns The Suddéi Passing 0f Well Known Citizéi Want Every M.P. To: State Stand Flag Issue. Mr. Picard and his group have recently gained national promin- ence through their demands for a distinctive Canadian flag and na- tional anthem. The speaker main- tained what he termed the “Brit- ish Empire Loyalists” are out to “crush and destroy" any attempts at Canadian nationalism. He con- tended this so called British Em- pire Loyalist element is “still us- ing the well known Roman idea of divide and rule." Mr. Picard felt this was exemplified by the every- day reference to English Canad- ians, French Canadians and Irish Canadians. In a biting attack against_ the Union Jack and the Red Ensign, as Canadian flags, Mr. Picard stated, “the old Union Jack must come down.” The speaker suggested that only “brow beat- en colonials have no flag 01i an- them.” He further emphatically stated that the Red Ensign “never has been a Canadian flag. It’s an insult to the Canadian people." As the design of a new Canad- ian flag, Mr. Picard suggested it have neither English 1101' French symbols but instead have a green Kinsmen Hear Fiery Speech In their continuing demands for a Canadian flag and national anthem, Mr. J. A. Picard, president of the Tor- onto Branch of the Native Sons told the RichmOnd Hill Kinsmen Club Thursday night of last week the association will shortly press their demands on parliament by check- ing with every M.P. regarding his stand on (the matter. In a fiery address Mr. Picard told the meeting it was time to let every politician know, “that we no longer aceept'a foreign flag”. “We shall demand a definite answer from every member of parliament not the usual evasive politi- cal answers”. “Those that answer yes will be Called pat- riots while those who answer no Will be branded enemies of Canada,” stated Mr. Picard. ' Possessing a genial and pleas- MW” tAe LATE STANLEY A. RANSOM u the new 0/ youfun The late Mr. RanSOm was I keen sportsman and took a lively interest. in helping and promoting activities for the young people’. Outdoor rinks for the children. hockey teams, baseball leagues, all found a staunch and generous SQPPQRW..1’L§W“.Rania ' ' I ‘ A member offii’cfiixif 1c Lodge, the Loyalé Ora ‘g’. Lodge, the Royal Blac Knights, and the Richmond ill. 'Liom Club the late Mr. Ransom took an active interest in all theseprgan- izations. A masonic service was held at the funeral parlor Wed- nesday evening. v .» ing ‘personamy “Stan” Ransom had a host of friends, and his shop was the mecca hot only of those needing tonsorial- atten- tion, but of many who’dropped in to chat and visit. He will be sadly missed by many people, young and old, who knew him well. He was particularly 130qu lar with the boys and many who are today young men can look back to good advice and inspiray tion given them by “Stan.” * W. S. Moore) of FOwler, Ohio; and one son, Stanley, alsoeight granq- if children: Danny. Billy and shat» on Ransom; Dawn, Lynnmafid Scott Mabley; Anne and Douglas Moore. - ' The late Mr. Ransom wha wa‘l in his 56th year is survived by his, widow. the ,former Mildred ‘ Dickinson, two daughters; Helen. (Mrs. Harold Mabley); Béfiy (Mtg _ A large number of, beautiful floral tributes were evidence of the esteem and respect of a wide circle of friends and of the wide. spread sympathy extended to the bereaved family. ' * We echo the unanimous tribute heard on the street today -- “Stan Ransom was a good citi- zen.” He will be missed ln‘the community he knew so well. Maple Leaf imposed‘on a red and white background‘ _ _ _ -_ ..--v “.5- v_.__v In a strong protest against the proposed ceremonies marking the official opening of the St. Law- rence Seaway next spring, Mr. Picard said the “Canadian people are suffering from a miserable in- feriority complex when we have to import British and American dignitaries to open our Seaway?" Present plans call for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip, Prime Minister Diefenbaker and. President Eisenhower to partici- pate in the ceremtmies._ ‘ ' ker. The Commonwealth as such he stated, has no legal status cause there iswno central ernment‘or flag; _ I , The meeting one .1 b5 Kinsmen President-Gear mill, and the Eugen-kel- was On the subject of the crown, Mr. Picard said that he doesn’t oppose Royalty providin the Queen is also the Queen Cah- ada. “To be Queen of Canada we should have a and anthem,”. contended‘thc 'spe‘iv ed 5: ommunitg‘