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'Under “Soil Structfirc“ the Ip§§k§r stressefi organic, matter Under “Soil Fertility" he point- ed out the need for nitrogen, hosphorus and potash to give eat growth. 'root growth and firm structure in that order. Mr. Penrt proved‘to be I very Able and Interesting speaker and called his talk “Six Steps to a Good Lawn" using the blackboard to illustrate hi§ mganing. A Under “Good Seed,” he pointed out that when you buy expensve Iced get up to about six times A: manyiseeds per pound. Under this heading he recalled the remark of a well known pro- !elsor who laid “If you don't want wqeds growrgraiss.” To the many visitors and form- er CUstomers who dropped in on opening day, the owner wishes to express thanks for their apprec- iation of his efforts and foresight in providing suehva large and var- ied stock - “the largest stock of furniture in York County." As it is impossible to enumer- ate the vast range of furniture in stock at the showrooms - or the number of nationally known man- ufacturers - it is suggested that the public drop in at the Powell Funiture Warehouse Sales - and “see for themselves".. ..... Free gifts are still available, also the chance to win the main “Lucky Draw" prize â€" a beauti’g‘a "fie-tie 7 piece suit. acceptable to any home- While the Judging took place, the acodly number 01 members who braved the heat and it was terrific, were treated to I very interesting and lnltructlvc talk on "lawns." The speaker was Mr. Murray Pent of the “Garden Centre," of thg_Un_ltedrCo-op pf Ontario. Uuder “Proper Watering,” he pointed out the need for regular watering and' soaking to get deep penetration rather than shallow spggnlglingh _ Under "Mowing" he said that mowing was determined by the height of the grass rather than itho day of the week stressing ihat about 1A of the growth would aormalLv be the correct amount to cut and for his sixth "step" Mr. Peart used “Pest Control." However he did go on to name the various chemicals which may be used on different weeds and at different seasons. ' Many members availed them- seIVes of the question period whl- oh_f_ollo:vedfithi§ very fine talk. "Phank you for making our Grand Opening such a huge suc- cess” - were the words, expressed to the public â€" and advertised â€" this Week in “The Liberal" by the Powell Furniture Warehouse Sales. on the occasion of the op- ening of their new building at 85 Yonge Street North on Friday last, when their showrooms dis- played "everything in furniture for the home." Tagged with "Good Luck,” "Best Wishes,” and other congra- tulationary messages for success, the many baskets of brilliant flo- \vers. also ferns, climbing plants, etc. all attested to the sincerity of the good wishes for continued success. from fellow merchants and businessmen of Richmond Hill. Mr. W. J. Largo presented Mr. Delf with a token o! appreciation from ‘t_he _society, 7 Mr. R. D. Littlé humo‘rofisly and ably conveyed the thanks of the_ societyrto the speaker. Door prizes were won by G. Galdwell. Mrs. R. Kerslake. R. Kerslake, G. B. Holland, Wm. Beatty, S. Urquhart, Fred Jack- son, Mrs. Ankelman. Mrs. W. J. Large. Mr. De]! congratulated the ex- hibitors of the {inequality of their entries in view of the very dry season we are having and expressed his pleasure in judging such a show and meeting former friends. uted baskets of flowers, Mrs. Stmgneli roses and Mrs. McLeod displayed a basket of home grown npples which were sampled by many of the members. The show was Judged by Mr. Phillip Del; who is a former me- mber, director and past president of the society. Fine Opening For Powell Furniture octlon of convenors. Mrs. S. G. Gurney and W. J.'Large. proved to be the largest in point of en- tries and best in point of quality of any August show ever held by the society. n addl ion to the ex- h;bl_tu,_Mrs. Reds! eier contrib- The August Show of the Rich- mond Hill Horticulturaul Society was held in the Lions Hall on glaeheveninz of Thursday. August t . “He had a fund of information regarding the past operation of the area schools. A man who had the interest: of the community. especially education, at heart." commented Trustee Alan Parker. Aug. Show Best Ever Say Horticulturists "We'll miss him, he did a great deal of work and was a great man to work with,” added Trua- tee George Chandler. Said Chairman Roy Bick. "We will feel his loss, he spent a good portion of time in the hard work of trying to do a thorough Job inuthe operation of our schools.” Sincere tribute was paid to the late Trustee Jackson Taylor by the Board of Trustees of School Area 1. Mark- ham and Vaughan, at Tuesday evenings’ meeting. He served on the board at various intervals. His first term was at the formation of the area in 1950, and his subse- quent terms included his last beginning in 1957. Sincere Tribute Late Trustee Jackson Tayior Schfibl Area Nb; I fljhln show, under the able dir- ors and form- ropped in on net wishes to their apprec- and foresight large and var- rgest stock of to enumer- furnlture in ms â€" or the known man- ggested that Aster. double, one variety, 3, Mrs. W. ‘Wright, Mrs. H. Selkirk, Mrs. Caldwell, Aster, single one variety. 3. Mrs. Wm. McLeod. As- ter, single mixed variety, 3, Mrs. McLe‘od, (second). Begonia, tub- erous, within own foliage 1 bloom, Mrs. G. Caldwell Miss Susan Tilt. Calendula, 6 blooms, Mrs. W. ‘Wright, Miss Susan Tilt, (third). ,Celosia, Cockscomb, 1 stalk, Miss ‘Susan Tilt. Celosia, Plumosa, 3 stalks, Miss Susan Tilt. Cosmos. single, 3 sprays. Miss Susan Tilt, Mrs. G. Caldwell, Mrs. W. Wright. Dahlia, pompom. 3, Miss Susan Tilt, Miss. J. Titshall. Dahlia, me- dium, I bloom, A Stong, Miss J. Titshall. Mrs. Wm. McLeod. Dah- lia, large, 1 bloom, Mrs. G. Cald- well, Mrs. H. Selkirk. Gladiolus, l spike. R. D. Little. Gladiolus, one variety. 3 spikes, Miss J. Titshall. Hydrangea, paniculata, 1 head, Mrs. G. Caldwell. Marigold, Fren- ch single one‘variety. 8 blooms, Mrs. Wm. McLeod, F. Jackson, Miss Susan Tilt. Marigold, Fren- ch, double, 8 blooms, Miss Susan Tilt, Mrs. G. Caldwell. Marigold, African, any colour 5 blooms, Mrs. Wm. Stong. Miss J. Titshall. Nasturium, double or single, with own foliage, mixed colours, 15 blooms, Mrs. H. Selkirk. Petunia, single, one variety, 6 sprays, Mrs. Wm. McLeod, Miss Susan Tilt Mrs. G. Caldwell. Petunia, double, one variety, 3 sprays, Mrs. G. Caldwell. Petunia, giant ruffled, 3 sprays, Miss Susan Tilt, Mrs. G. Caldwell, Phlox Drummondi, 6 stalks, F. Jackson. (second). Phlox perennial, three varieties. 3 stalks, R. D. Little, (second). Rose, Peace, 1, Mrs. Wm. Strugnell, F. Jacksonsfiose, H. T. 1, Mrs. Wm. Strugnell, F. Jackson, Mrs. W. A. Wright; Rose, H. T. any variety, 3. Mrs. W. A. Wright, 1". Jackson, Rose, Polyantha, 1 spray, F. Jack- son, Mrs. Wm. Strugnell. Rose, polyantha, 3 varieties, 3 sprays, F. Jackson, Mrs. Wm. Strugnell, Snapdragons, 3, spikes, Mrs. W. A. Wright, Mrs. G. Caldwell A. Stong. Sweet Peas, annual. Mrs. G. Caldwell, (second). Zinnia, pompom, 8, 1“. Jackson. Zinnia, large, one varlet , 3, A. Stong, Mrs. Wm. McLeo . Mrs. G. Cald- well. Zlnnia A.O.V. 6, Mrs. Wm. McLeod, A Stong. Mrs. Titshall. Zinnia. large, mixed varieties, 12' Mrs. G. Caldwell. ARRANGEMENTS Front view arrangements of red and white flowers, in a white con- tainer. Mrs. G. Barker. R. D. Lit. tle, Mrs. Wm. McLeod, “My Fav- ourite Annuals," in an original container, Mrs. G. Barker, Mrs. R. Kerslake, Miss Susan Tilt; Ar- rangement of flowers for a lunch- eon table, for six, in white, pale lavender and pale pink, Mrs. R. Kerslake, Mrs. G. Barker, Miss J. Titshall. “Moonlight and Roses,"- arrangements of Roses, F. Jack- son, Mrs. R. Kerslake, Mrs. G. Barker. Bowl of Nasturiums with own foliage. Mrs. R. Kerslake. Mrs. G. Barker. “Sunny side up," informal breakfast nook composi- tion, (open to men only), A. Stong, R. D. Little, G. Caldwell. An old fashioned nosegay, with daily and ribbons, Mrs. R. Kerslake, Mrs. G. Barker, Miss Susan Tilt. An all green composition, Mrs. R. Kerslake, Mrs. G. Barker, Mrs. G. Caldwell. Arrangement featuring Tuberous Begonias,.Mrs. G. Cald- well, R. D. Little, Miss Susan Tilt. Arrangement using Gladioli and other garden flowers to be used on the floor in front of the fire- place, Mrs. R. Kerslake, Mrs. G. Barker, Miss J. Titshall. Gladiolus, 1 spike, Mrs. W. J. Ankerman. Petunia. one variety, 8 sprays, Mrs. Ankerman. Ar- rangement of yellow flowers in a suitable container. not over 12" in any direction, Mrs. R. Chal- lener. A bowl of mixed flowers, Mrs. W. J. Ankerman. Mrs. R. Challener. - VEGETABLES NEW MEMBERS ONLY Beans. wax, 6 pods, Mr. C. Stra- tham, Mrs. R. Kerslake, A Stong. Beans, green, 6 pods, A. Stong, R. Tilt, Mrs. Wm. McLeod. Beets, 3, A. Stong, R. Tilt, C. Stratham. Broccoli, 1 stalk, Mrs. R. Kers- lake, (third). Carrots. 4. Mrs. Wm. McLeod, A. Stong, R. Tilt. Corn, 2 cobs, A. Stong. Cucumbers, ta- ble or slicing 3, R. Tilt, A. Stong. Onions from sets 3. A. Stong, R. Tilt, C. Stratham. Pepper, green, 3, Mrs. R. Kerslake. Potatoes 6, A. Stong. C. Stratham. Vegetable marrow, 1, Mrs. R. Kerslake. Squ- ash any, variety. 1, R. Tilt, Mrs. R. Kel‘slake. Tomatoes, large red, 4, A. Stong, Mrs. Wm. McLeod. C. Stratham. Collection of vegeta- bles, arranged for effect, Miss Prizewlnners In the various sec- tion of the show were: - New Members; Mrl. Ankerman; §yecimyp Class; Mrs. G. Caldwell; _ V“- .V -_â€", Vegetable Clasé; A. Stbhg; Aryapgemgnts; Mrs. R. Kerslake Trustee Harold Skinner, who became a member of the board this year said, “Being new. I would have been left out on a limb a number of times without Jackson and his willingness to lend a helping hand." The Supervising Principal, Mr. E. J. Sand. the board Secretary, Mrs. N. McDermott, and “The Liberal" reporter. Mrs. Jane Manning, joined the trustees in a minute's silence in memory 0! Trustee Taylor. an Tilt LIBERAL CLASSIFIEDS PHONE TU. 4-1105 Credit was given to the combin- ed efforts of the local family phy- sicians‘and the health unit who together provided a series of three free polio vaccination clin- ics during June at 17 locations a- cross the County. Arrangements for the free ad- ult clinics were made between Dr. Clayton Rose. President, York County Medical Society, and Dr. Robert M. King, medical officer of health. The services of local physieians were §upplied _free, York County Board of Health at its regular meeting on August 26 discussed the protection of York County adults against polio infec- tion and received a report from the medical officer of health on the immunization status of York County citizens with Salk Vac- cine. The Board of Health feels the citizens in York County should be assured that a good measure of protection has already been given to the County population in using Salk vaccine. At least 50% of the total popul- ation in the County between the ages of 20 and 40 years has been given some polio vaccine afford- The Richmond Hill Free Metho- dist church will begin a regular Sunday morning service this Sun- day. Since the church was opened in the early summer of 1955 the Sunday School has continued to meet at 2.45 Sunday afternoon. and the congregation meeting for worship at 7 pm. At a recent soc- iety meeting a decision was made to inaugurate a morning worship service preceded by Sunday School hour. On September 6, for the first time the Sunday School will meet at 9.45 am. and worship service will follow at 11 am. The regular Sunday evening service will con- tinue at '7 pm. # _ _ ._ The minister, Rev. E. S. Bull, has a second church on Passmore Ave. in North Scarborough, and will be speaking in only one ser- vice each Sunday In the Rich- During the past three weeks, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Morris and family have been vacationing at a cottage on Belle Isle, opposite Torpitt Lodge, Sparrow Lake. Chucky and Margaret had many thrills (and spills) while learning to master the water skis and surf- board. Mrs. Morris' sister, Miss Margaret Baigent holidayed with 50% County Pop. Had Polio Shots Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Passmore, Nancy and Margy returned home last week from their cottage at Chandos Lake. John has been working this summer at McMas- ter University. He and- his father are returning this week from Chicago where they have attendâ€" ed the Pan-American games. Miss Susan Dinner is home again after holidaying for two weeks with her grandparents in Willowdale. Mr. and Mrs. George Lendrum of Detroit; Mich. spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. George Topppr. Bayview Ave Belated birthday greetings to Deirdre Troyer, who. celebrated her birthday on August 2, and to her brother, Danny. whose birth- day was on August 11. Socials Young Adulis 20-40 I Jefferson School will be open- ing its doors as usual on Septem- bet 8, to welcome the children of No. 4 Markham - No. 21 Vaughan School Section. Birthdays Happy birthday to Mark Crawford. who will be five years old 9n September]. Maridn Munroe Wins Bronze Medal Akela Mary Ensor has planned an interesting program for the fall and winter months, which will include knot-tying; first aid; sig- nalling; compass reading; boxing andrcarmp songs. Akela says they hope to get in some winter hikes - So come out September 14 and register. School Pian Morning Service Free Methadisi Church Pack, Pack, Pack! Calling all Cubs and prospective members to the first meeting of the fall season for the lat Jeffer- son Cub Pack at the old Jefferson Public School on Monday Sept- ember 14. Meetings are held from 7-8:30 pm. every Monday night for boys who have reached the age _of eight to 11 year: old. On Tuesday of this wqek the children and staff enjoyed their annual jaunt to the C.N.E. as guests of the ladies of County Lodge. ‘ 193‘ Jo'flexgoq Scouting New. Orange Home Doings Oh what a beautiful day -â€" last Saturday at the, L.T.B. and Orange Home when the Richmond Hill Jr. Chamber of Commerce held a big. big barbecue for the delighted boys and girls at the home. Miss Marion Munroe out- standing local track and field star 1135 won a bronze medal at the Pan-American games being held this week in Chi- cago. The remarkable young lady was one of the few Can- adians to carry ofl’ any hon- ours. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Munroe, Markham Bald. ELGIN MILLS-JEFFERSON NEWS Correspondent: The Evening Bunch of the Woman’n Auxiliary of St. John Anglican Church TD. #2703 TU. 4-1534 Tetanus toxoid was given in combination with polio vaccine to 5,604 persons who requested the combined vaccine out of the to- tal of 7,670 who attended. Doctors feel that tetanus toxoid is very important to prevent lockjaw in- fection and to avoid the adminis- tration of horse serum in emer- gency treatment following accid- ents, always a risky bnsiness. The infant, preschool and school population have already been given the recommended three doses of polio vaccine. A total of 7,670 persons attend- ed the free polio clinic and 4.668 completed their series of innocul- ations to date. Another lnnocula- tion of polio vaccine will be re- quired about ‘7 months after the last shot and this will be’given probably in January or February. ,lng them a degree of protection. At least 30% have received two or more doses. This is in addition to adults who have had polio vac- cine by arrangement with their private physicians, and those done at regular free clinic: of the health unit. In September 6, 7 p.111. ser- vice the minister's son Mr. Carl Bull will be speaking. Carl is en- rolled as a student at Roberts Wesleyan College, North Chili, New York. and is continuing stu- dy for his B. A. degree. mond Hill Church. In the September. 13, 11 am. service Mr. Paul Johnston of Ma- ple, will be describing the ev- angelistic crusade of American and Canadian' Free Methodist youth, to the Dominican Repub- lic in the month of June. This was known as “Operation West Indies.” Paul graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College in May of 1958 with his B. A. degree. He is now attending Asbury Theolo- gical Seminary in Wilmore. Ken- tucky. Everyone at Turmoil Manor wassorry to. see their guests fin- ally leave and bring a happy end- ing to an otherwise miserable day. Those helping to celebrate this joint party were: Davellne Gray, Christine Iamont. Bryan, Rhonda and Donna Ford, Walter Crack- nell, Gail Hallgren, Dennis Gam- ble and Mr. and Mrs. Gray. Arriving home last week from a holiday at Lake Manitou. Man- itoulin Island, were Mr. and Mrs. Colin Crawford. Miles and Mark. The boys had great sport catch- ing fish every day off the end of the dock and an exciting high- light for the whole family was their first aeroplane ride. Church The first meeting of the season of the Evening Branch of the Women’s Auxiliary of St. John's Church will be‘held at the home of Mrs. E. Terry on Thursday. September 10, at 8.30 pm. All members are asked to make a special effort to attend. The flowers on the Communion table of St. John's Church last Sunday morning were in loving memory of the late D0nald..Leno, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Leno. Happy Day Last Friday evening was the occasion for a weiner roast at Turmoil Manor. For the past lit- tle while, plans have been made and discarded. Finally the ‘Day‘ came and so did the rains. But no spirits were dampened. Ev- erything just moved inside. Ap- etites were good and soon the cod disappeared. Following weiners and rolls. the youngsters took the second course (cake and candle) outside. They looked like so many fireflies racing from place to place. To bring the fest- ivities to a close. a bonfire was lit and everyone had fun toasting marshmallows. Mr. and Mrs. George Topper were weekend guests of Misses Smith at their cottage at Honey Harbour. There have been several visit- ors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Sprague recently. Mrs. Spra- gue's nephew, F/L R. C. Cramp- ton, Mrs. Crampton and their two boys stopped on their way to Winnipeg where Mr. Crampton has been transferred from Camp Borden. Another nephew, Mr. Norman Crampton who is in the navy. his wile and three bOYS. from Victoria B.C., stopped en route to Nova_ Scotla where he has been transferred. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. George Blance and son from Brampton, Mrs. Warner Brlen of Smiths Falls, and Mr. Lorne Hughes, Mr. R. Jamieaon. both of Toronto. Markham Reps. At M unic. Convention them Council will resume its reg- ular meetings next Tuesday afternoon. Councillors L. Mumberson and S. Watson and Clerk H. Crisp are representing Mark- ham Township Council at the Glst Convention of the Ontario Municipal Associa- tion being held this week in Sudbury. County Commiss- ioner and Reeve W. L. Clark is also attending as a repre- sentative of York County. Cool, delightful relief from the enervating heat was enjoyed by the Richmond Hill Horticultural Society on Tuesday evening, Aug- ust 25, when local residents â€" the Wm. McLeods, R. D. Littles. T. B. Lambs, Dr. C. Cowans, J. Pollards and Folliotts (Summit View .Restaurant) opened their gardens for friends and members of the Richmond Hill Horticultur- al Society to visit. Many visitors took advantage of this opportuni- “In the borders by the walls were flowers of every hue â€" marigolds along the edge and comflowers, ' pink and blue. Phlox and gay petunia and vivid dahlia; zinnias in glowing mass and haze of lavender; and bugn- ng brightly through the glory of these August days â€" the pokers lift their brilliant blooms like torches all ablaze -â€" flaming at the gates of Autumn, as the first leaves fall_ lighting up the last glad days of Summer's carnival." Gunnar finally emigrated to Canada at the age of 23 and set- tled for the time being in Winni- peg where he worked as a tailor for another Swede. He moved to Toronto in 1938 and after a rough start when he was compelled to accept just any kind of work which offered or exist without any. he eventually obtained an appointment as a ladies' tailor for a large Finnish firm. Twenty-one years ago Gunner moved to Richmond Hill where he was employed by the then reeve. Johnny Greene who was also a tailor. A year before the reeve died he sold the business to Gun~ nar who had been savlng hard to establish himself in business on hls own. He has carried on this ty and deeply appreciated the beauty of these gardens which showed tireless effort and plan- ning. To best describe these gar- dens in a few words: Before leaving Sweden he ser- ved his apprenticeship in tailor- ing so that he should be equipped with a useful trade. and he has practised the trade throughout his life ever since except for very short spells when he was finding his feet in a new location. To conclude a fascinating even- ing. Mr. and Mrs. Folliott of the Summer View Restaurant, were charming host and hostess to all the visitors at their beautiful home, where refreshments Were served around the picturesque swimming-pool, while the young- er set put on a display of swim- ming prowess. Softly illuminated, the grounds and the pool made a picture of serene beauty and Vaughan Council Registers Sympathy According to the report given by the committee, they were ad- vised the town has no immediate annexation plans outside of pres- ent construction, the principal holdback being the problem of sewage disposal. However, it was acknowledged, according to Trus- tee Rabinowitch, that future an- nexation will be west of Yonge Street to Bathurst St. and from Elgin Mills Sideroad to the sou- thern town limits. Such develop- The decision to plan for a sen- ior school ultimately on the Plea- santville site came after the plan- ning committee chairman, L. D. Clement, and Trustee J. Rabin- owitch, accompanied by Trustee C. Williams, had attended a meet- ing of the town planning board. Further Annexation pricle 0/ WerandLip MR. GUNNAR SODERBERG is well-known in Rich- mond Hill although to most people he is better known as Mr. “Gunnar”. Gunnar was born in Southern Sweden, where he grew up and was educated. Every Swedish citi- zen must serve some time in the army and while as a young man, Gunnar was completing his compulsory military ser- vice he began to hear about the great country across the seas called "Canada" and often referred to by his com- rades as “the land of opportunity_” This fall children destined for the Pleasantvllle School will be housed in seven portable: on the grounds of MacKlllop Public School. Mr. Duard Rose is their principal. ‘ The motion proposed by Trus- tee Sanderson was, “On receipt of approval from the town coun- cil, Allward and Goinlock be ask- ed to prepare preliminary sketch plans in consultation with the building committee for eight classrooms. an all-purpose room, and a kindergarten for Pleasant- ville, the cost to be consistent with that for the Crosby Ave. Public School. “The red tape” necessary to build a sixth public school has been set in motion by the Richmond Hill Public School Board. Allward and Goinlock, Toronto architects, have been unanimously chosen- on motion of Trustee Harold Sanderson of the building committee to draw up plans and specifications for a new school in Pleasantville on a site purchased last year. The board plans to make this ultim- ately a senior school. Select Architects New Pleasantville School “Jackson Taylor certainly rendered a great service to the School Board of Area No. i Markham-Vaughan”. Reeve John Perry said as Vaughan Township Council_ meeting in regular session Monday. expressed shocked re'gret on the death last Saturday of Mr. Taylor. and recorded a mes- sage of sympathy to his wid- ow and family. Councillors W. Anstey and Bruce Ralph referred to the late trustee's "courage of conviction" and expressed the feeling his death would be a great loss to the community. Deputy. reeve Vic Ryder and Coun- cillor Jesse Bryson were ab- sent from the meetins. git/Mar SoJerLerg ampAadi. M Similar damage was inflicted on the Walter Scott School â€" with the thieves adopting about the same technique as used in the break-in at this school last year. In addition to the glass break- age, damage to doors and desks. the metal filing cabinet was also pried open. Both breaklns must have occurred after 11 pm. Sat- urday night, as at that time care- takers reported “all clear", and early Sunday morning. Supervis- ing Caretaker Carl French dis- covered the damage at the Walter Scott School, and at the same time, Mr. E. Gooding, principal at Crosby Heights found that the school had been broken into. In the past few days, Gunnar has moved his business a third and final time to large and mac- lous rooms in the Lagerquist Studio Block at 93 Yonge Street South. At the new addres, business is now ‘as usual' and Gunnar will be glad to welcome old and new customers to his new workrooms. relaxation, dispelling all thoughts of the current heat wave. Mr. W. S. Urquhart thanked Mr. and Mrs. Folliott for their hospitality on behalf of the soc- iety. _ A, , A I In the days of Reeve Greene, the business was operated from 50 Yonge Street South” then it moved to 71 Yonge Street South in the Richmond Theatre block. Happily married. Gunnar has a grown up son who is now married. while his daughter is a nursing student. To Mrs. J. Grainger, who ar-' ranged the garden visits and to those who so generously opened their gardens, the Richmond Hill Horticultural Society extends a hearty “thanks”. Vandals Break-In 2 local Schools Planks were used as battering rams to force entrance into two of Richmond Hill's new public schools â€"- the new Crosby Heights School and the Walter Scott Schoul, with considerable damage to both buildings. The double glass windows on the north side of the Crosby Heights School were broken, the door of the principal’s ofiice was battered down to gain entrance. and the glass was smashed in the doors of the classrooms, where the prin- cipal's and all teachers' desks were prized open, Cash was evi- dently the thieves’ motive, as â€" most despicable of all â€" the students' little Red Cross savings banks were hurt open, and the small change stolen. Trustee Wllllamsv pointed a general purpose room consistent with a senior school would cost approximately $5.000.00 more than one planned for a junior school only. The all-purpose room at Crosby School ll of senior school size. other all-purpose rooms in the local public schools will be somewhat smaller. 'old established business in Rich- mond Hill ever since Ind turns out custom made suit. which are n glory to behold. Completely handstitched he follows the good old fashioned way of putting a suit together. supervising it from the out cloth stage to the finished suit which is a work of art and a perfect fit. It was pointed out that the board has been informed by the Town Solicitor J. D. Lucas that the Ontario Municipal Board has stated its approval of the new schosl will hinge on whether the town can sell the necessary de- bentures. Secretary Mrs. D. Street informed the board, Town Clerk R. Lynett had told her he would ascertain whether the need- ed amount could be borrowed trdm the bank. Chairman Clement added, "Pleasantvme will ultimately be a senior school, is our conclusion from our visit with the planning board." (Whether to locate a non- lor school at Pleasantvllle or at MacKillop has been discussed previously thls summer by the board.) ment might be fivelto ten years before taking place though. said Trustee Rabinowltch. Trustee Williams added. “Ex- pansion will probably go all at once. A master plan wlth no more piece-meal expansion. The sewers will be In." ' All throughout the summer hollday period the local pollce have maintained a vigilant watch on all schools in the endeavor to prevent such acts of vandalism as occurred in the Walter Scott School and the Beverley Acres Public School last summer. 'idilé THE LQEFAL. VRIchmond mu. Ont. Thursday, September 8. 1959 11 adized “Radio-active fall-out need not give cause for alarmâ€" at least at the present time," Mr. R. R. Brownlee of Los Alamos Scienti. fic Lab, New Mexico informed us in answer to our questions. “In 10 years we could absorb roughly the amount 0! radiation we now get from onyx-rayfiflhe said. Home of the atomic bomb, Los Alamos is a little colony of scien- tist which Mr. Brownlee joined, after service in the South Paciâ€" flc during the second world war. When we asked why the public did not get more reassurance and facts and figures on fall-out, Mr. Brownlee said. “the technical age has over-reached the newspaper approach â€"- untrained laymen cannot present the atomic picture to a seeking public," he said, "and owing to the fact that we are so often misquoted. or one small disclosure is blown up into a gigantic and unbalanced picture. we feel it is better not to give out information which may be misconstrued." He did assure us, however. that fallout was con. stantly being studied. . . . We chatted with Mr. and Mrs. Clem- ence of the Washington Naval Observatory; Mrs. Herbet of Cincinatti, and a lovely young woman who is a student at the University of Indiana studying as- tronomy. These astronomers, they are all such happy and tranquil people to meet and spend time with â€" we wondered if it is their contacts with the remote stars that gives them that beautiful The Rev. W. J, Miller is the dir- actor: of the Astronomical Obser- vatory at Fordham University, and he studied for 10 years at the Vaticap Observatory before going to Fordham. He is still attached to the observatory at the Vatican. His hobby is collecting an album with a picture of each member of the American Astronomical Soc- iety and their families â€"- and he has already taken 500 pictures, which are catalogued; a copy sent, along with a letter to the ‘models‘ â€"' and naturally corres- pondence to keep up with these members â€" is taken care of in his spare time. Among those we chatted with as we dined on cold sliced turkey, potato salad and cole slaw. pas- tries and hot coffee. were two brothers who are Jesuit priests and member: of the Society of Jesus, the Reverend: W. J. Miller and M. S. Miller. His brother, who said he “just tags along with him", but who is also a member 01 the Astronomi- cal Society, teaches Latin, Eng- lish, Religion and Guidance at McQuaid High School “across the river" in Rochester. He told us the boys at the high school had Just put in a seismograph at the high school this year. at their own expense. All summer they had been watching the machine â€"â€" hoping for some action‘-â€" ac- tion which came so unexpectedly and so tragically when the dev- astatlng earthquake rocked the western section at the continent recently. The high school aetsmo- graph recorded the whole terrible 'qurake: Another interesting guest wal Mr. G. Hori, assistant to the dir- ector of the observatory at Yale University. Mr. Kori has just been in America for two months, coming from the Tokyo Univer- sity in Japan inrerly.’ This was the 103rd meeting of the society and the first time in the past 85 years the University of Toronto has had the honour of entertaining as host. Owing to their visit coinciding wth summer hoidays most of the guests were quartered at the University dur- ing their stay from Sunday until Wednesday of this week. Guests were present frOm all parts of the United States, Canada, and other countries of the world. Many of them who were visiting Canada for the first time were surprised to find the weather so warm, they had thought we had a cooler, almost cold climate . . . but all those with whom we talked were delighted with what they had seen so far of our fair land and professed the wish to re- turn again at a later date. by Mona Robertson A happy crowd of about 500 persons thronged the lovely lawns surrounding the David Dunlap Observatory on Monday evening. when Dr. J. F. Heard, director, was host to 300 members of the American Astronomical Society and their families at a picnic supper. followed by a dem- onstration of the observatory’s telescope (with its 74’inch reflector it is the third largest telescope in the World); a display of radio telescopes, and an astronomical picture shown on the large screen in the lecture room of the Ad- ministration Building. Police Chief James David- son of the Vaughan Township Police has successfully comâ€" pleted examinations which followed a three Week Senior Administration Course held at Gravenhurst. During the three weeks. 61 lectures were attended and 61 papers read, from which the examinations were drawn up. 10,000 Shade Trees from 6-12 ft. in sev- eral varieties to be cleared this fall. Special prices to Ratepayers and Horticultural Societies. Evergreens, Shrubs, Hedging, Perennials and Rock Plants. ALPINE NURSERIES BA'I‘I'IIIRS'I' STREET 2 MILES NORTH RICHMOND HILL-MAPLE ROAD TU. 4-3361 Chief Davidson Passes Exams ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE mertcan zdb'onomeré MARKHAM â€" A contract for approximately $66,881 bu been awarded to Speckert-Morris Ltd.I Markham Ontario, for dredging at Port Maitland, Ontario. it was announced by the MINI“! 0‘ Public Works. STOUFFVILLE â€" Pollen hon arrested two juveniles to: W ing a soft drink bottle thi‘oua the plate glass window of a local insurance office, Replacement cost of the window was estimated at $100.00. 0 s o e PICKERING â€"- Pickering m ship Council is considering atten- pting to sell 398600000 in deben- tures on the American market. Pickering is in good financial condition and s securities com- pany representative said many Americans are in search of good municipal credit. ‘ ‘7 PICKERING â€"- With Reeve 8. Scott casting the deciding vote Pickering Township Council has gone on record as banning all shooting and hunting in the town- ship from the third concession south to Lake Ontario. The action was sparked by report by Deputy- reeve Mrs. Jean McPherson that a valuable cow of hers had been killed on her‘fagin. ‘ SUTTON -â€" Ratepayers in the Wood River Acres and Southwood Subdivisions will petition council for a municipal water system for both subdivisions. The total cost would be handled a local imé provement basis. STOUFFVILLE â€" Local resides! Lorne Scheu has muttered I luv- ther loss to his 163 pet rabbits. Two dogs invaded the pen and killed 33. Earllet he had lost In animals by drowning when a flash flood passed through the pen. For the general public, who are interested in astronomy. did you know that the David Dunlap Observatory is open to the pub- lie on Wednesday afternoons, throughout the year from 2 to 4 pm. and for two hours on Sat~ urday evenings from April I.” October 31 - starting halt an hour after sunset? There are, of course, far more men than women astronomers. but chief among the latter is Richmond Hill's own Dr. Helen S. Hogg who had read a scientific paper to the society at the Toron- to University earlier that day. We also met Miss Frances Wright who teaches navigation and astronomy at Harvard College Observatory â€" where she and her students study such interesting subjects as extra terrestrial dust powder: and meteors. Admission is free. but visitors are asked to make reservations for Saturday evenings in ndvnncq. tranquility of mlhd an}! manner. NOTICE IS HEREBY GI- VEN that Fairway Gardens Limited intends to surrender its charter. DATED at Bowmanville, Ontario, this Blst day of August, AD. 1959. The “sommptous” «Hayley of Hungarian tom-tool I! “The Liberal’ window today were grown by Mn. Dr. W. C. Cow-n in the garden 0! her home from seed she had dried last lummer alter eun- pflng some 0! these dellolou specimens. FAIRWAY GARDENS A. ALAN H. STRIKE. Secretary Hungarian Tomatoes In Liberal Window lCfllC