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Ratepayers in School Area 1, Markham Township go to the polls next Wednesday, December 23rd to elect trustees for the coming year. Five are to be e1- ected. The election originally scheduled for December 7th was postponed due to the sudden death of one candidate. DECEMBER 19 â€" Saturday, 8 pm. L.O.L..2368 Cribbage and euchre. Community Hall, Victor- ia Square. Admission 50c. c2w24 DECEMBER 25 â€"- Vellore Jun- ior Farmers Annua‘l Dance at Vel- lore Hall. Hollingshead Orches- tra. Admission $1.00. c2w25 EVERY TUESDAY â€"- Bingo, 8 pm. at the new Legion Hall, Oak Ridges Shopping Plaza. Cash prizes and Japkpot. tfc19 DECEMBER 19 â€" Saturday. In- door Turkey Shoot. Keswick Ar- ena, Optimist Club. clw25 A second nomination meeting Was held Tuesday night at But- tonville, and nine were nomina- ted. EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT â€" 9.00 pm. - 12.00. Dancing to Max Cameron's Orchestra. at Canad~ lan Legion Hall, Carrville Road, Richvale. Sponsored by Rich- mond Hi1] Branch 375, Canadian Legion. 75¢ per person. tfc36 EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT â€"- Dancing,Modern and Olde Tyme. At Maple Comrpunity Hall. Music by Art Celsie and his Singing Plainsmen â€" stars of TV and Radio. Admission $1.00. Free parking. tfc18 Markham Election VOLUME LXXXI NUMBER 25 In accepting the award. Muff Cockburn spoke of the honour of receiving it. "Being human," he said, “i appreciate the honour personal 1y. But I appreciate it muck more as a token of honour t( all other Extension Workers a The candidates are: Mrs. Mary 'Axelson. Leslie E. Clark. Lionel Frost. Fred Gerard. , John D. Honsberger John MacKay. Allan G. Parker. Donald Sabiston. James Tooley. W. M. Cockburn, popular AgricuL tural Representative for York County receives a Certificate of a Fellow of the Authorized Ford, Falcon, Monarch Dealer Willowdale - BA. 5-1151 FINCH MOTORS lTD.â€" L‘ommg Events Automobile Repairs . . . NIGHT PARTS TILL 10 RM. For personal- it much honour to Service Would @fihgihen School Hours ‘ Harry W. Sayers, York Central District High.SchooI Trustee since 1954, and Chairman of the Board in 1958 and 1959 is retiring at the end of this year. Monday night at the final meeting of the Board, he presented a most inter- esting and informative report reviewing the year’s activ- ities and the- secondary school situation in general through- out the area. soft“ \} K“ Growingfins Are Not Painless Warns High School Board Chairman H. Sayers > Are Deplored By Retiring Trustee Referring to the continually rising cost of secondary education Chairman Sayers warned that “if municipal governments continue to permit residential expansion they must be prepared to shoulder a large part of the respon- sibility for increased school costs”. He pointed out that the District High School budget which was $528,600. in 1956 is almost'a million dollars this year. In urging the Provincial and Federal governments take some action to relieve the property owner of the ever-spiral- ling tax burden for education, Mr. Sayers suggesfced con- sideration of a longer school day. ‘ “York Central High School District continues to grow, but its not just a matter of growing. Your Board has done, is doing, and will continue to do all it can to lessen the growing pains of the area. It is not, and cannot be, entirely painless for expan- sion and improvement cost mon- ey. In his most inferesting reviéw of school affairs, Chair- man Sayers sald: I have said before, and I say it again, if Municipal Govern- Graduating from the Ontario Agricultural College in 1923, Moff Cockburn has had many outstanding accomplishments in the field of Agricultural Exten- sion work. both in Ontario and Alberta. In 1924 he introduced Certified Seed Potatoes to North Simcoe County. The fol- lowing year, he induced the Bar- rie Kiwanis Club to be the first urban club in Ontario to spon- sor a 4-H Club. cross Canada. to have been their behalf." In 1928, on his return from a period at the Claresholm School of Agriculture, Claresholm, A1- berta, he introduced the first 30-day short course for farm young people. These courses fill- ed a very important place in rural education for many years. Such projects as the Bradford Growers Co-operative, Central Ontario Cattle Breeding Assoc- iation and the Hurricane Hazel Tractor Reclamation Project, on the Bradford Marsh, bear wit- ness to his organizational ability. In presenting the award, Mr. G. Walker, Manager of Eaton Hall Farm and Past President of the Central Ontario Branch, A. I. C.. remarked that the late Agricultural Institute of Canada from Past President Gerry Walker, Eaton Hall Farm manager. . I am very pleased T. L. Kennedy had described the ‘Joe-boy’ onlAgricultural Representatives ngricuiture ments permh continued resi- dential expansion then they must be prepared to shoulder a large part of the responsibility for ‘increased ’school costs. A “balanced” assessment, i.e. 40% industrial, 60 residential, is most desirable if the municipal tax load on the property owner is not to become even more un- wieldy than it is now. Residen- (Continued on Page 5) T. L. Kennedy had described his Agricultural Representatives as Ministers of Agriculture. “Nowhere was that more true than in York County." said Mr. Walker. The award received this week culminates a long series of hon- ours and awards which have been bestowed on Mr. Cock- burn by Agricultural Organiza- tions and Fair Boards for his many contributions to the rural community. Dr. C.‘ D. Graham, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for On- tario, in addressing the meeting called for more fundamental re- search in the production. procesâ€" sing, marketing and distribution of farm products. He also stress- ed the need for more study and research in efficient farm man- agemen-t. RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO,THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17. 1959 “In Essentials Unity; In Non-Essentials Liberty; in all things Charity.” iPRARV The Esso Choristers is a com- paratively young singing organ- ization. The choir was formed to sing Christmas Carols in 1957 at the Imperial Oil Executive Of- fices on St. Clair Avenue. It was such a success that the informal- ly organized singers elected of- ficers ang began rehearsals once or twice a week\ during the lun- ch-hour. A special Christmas treat is in store for people of the district Friday evening December 18th when Thomhill District Lions Club presents a “Christmas Car- ol Sing" in Thprnhill High School. The program will feature the famous Esso Choristers as as- sisting artists with Mr. Hugh Martin leading the Carol Sing. Thornblilions invite' ‘EerYone Join In Carols HARRY W. R. SAYERS Retiring chairman of York Central District High School Board who, Monday night receiv- ed whole-hearted thanks and commendation from his collea- gues after six years as a trustee. On behalf of the Board, ‘the vice-chairman, Stewart Rumble presented the retiring chairman with a beautiful desk pen set. He paid tribute to Mr. Sayers’ outstanding service as a trustee since 1954 and as a chairman in 1958 and 1959. Mr. Sayers served on the Board as an ap- pointee of Richmond Hill Town Council. Friday, Dec. IBih Curlers Old And New Enjoy First Night New Arena The opening of the new cur- ling club on Elgin Mills side road last Saturday was a huge success. More than 250 members attended the opening with 96 members curling. Many mem- bers \curled their very first game and came away as full of enthusiasm as the more exper- ienced curlers. Compliments to the executive on the new building were the order of the evening. Although some trim work has still to be completed the lounge looked very smart with its modern furn- iture and colourful decor. The members attention was drawn to the beautifully framed pictures of the Queen and Prince Phillip which were donated by Mr. Bruce Pridham. After the curling was complet- ed, the president, Al Harley, ex- tended a welcome to the mem- bers. Mr. Harley thanked Mrs. The evening programme start- ed at 6 pm. with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Curling followed, with a draw at 7 pm. and one at 9 pm. 7 Stan Pipher and her committee who carried out the catering. Last year the choristers ap- Thé club‘s first trophy was peared on the televised hockey broadcasts and this year will re- peat the performance on Decem- ber 19th. This is a public service un- dertaking by the Lions Club‘and there is no admission charge. The sponsors are hopeful that the spacious auditorium will be filled with parents and children as there is a special invitation to make this a family night. ‘ . Everyone is invited to hear this wonderful choir and join in the singing of beautiful Christmas carols. There will be no park- ing problem as there is free parking for more than 1000 cars. The program starts 'at 8 pm. The group comprises some sixty voices unden the direction of Mr. M. E. McIntyre, with fifty members appearing this evening. presented by Mr. Donald Little on behalf of R. D. Little & Son Ltd., It is a two foot trophy, beautifully designed and topped by a large metal curling stove. Members Art and Tom Gibson donated the use of a stereo - Hi Fi. courtesy of Danforth Ra- dio Co. Ltd. They also donated Lovely bouquets of flowers “:re sent to the club by the fol- lowing members, Dick Taylor, Pete Savage, Dick Mills, Dalt Hicks. Jim Grainger and also one from H .J. Mills Florists. ‘a large twelve foot Christmas tree that decorated the lobby. Mr. Harley also thanked the secretary manager Mr. Hubert Allan and all members who took an active part in the building programme. The opening on Saturday ev- ening was a get together for members only. The official open- ing of the club will be held Jan- uary 23 1960. Mr. Warren Davey presented a beautiful 'bouquet of Chrysan- themums to Mrs. Harley. Entertainment followéd with a jam session led by Warren Davey to which the members danced. Next week's issue will be our annual Christmas num- ber. It will go to press Mon- day, and will be on sale in news stands Tuesday, Dec- ember 22nd. Advertisers, contributors and correspondents are ask- ed to co-operate by having copy in early, Friday or Sat- urday if at all possible. Full particulars of prizes and judging in our next issue. Deadline for classifieds will be Monday at noon. Interested citizens are in- vited to attend and express their views. Richmond Hill Jaycees are again offering handsome prizes for Christmas decor- ations on local homes. Last year the competition was keen and already many homes in all parts of town are taking on a gay and fes- tive appearance. Richmond Hill Public School Trustees are interest- ed in hearing the views of public school supporters on the subject of Religious Edu- cation in School. At the next regular meet- ing Tuesday, December 22nd at the Board Room, McCon- ag‘hy School, Yonge Street, an hour from 8 to 9 p.m. will be alloted for a discus- sion of this subject. Prizes For Xmas Decoration Public Schools Early Issue Next Week Religion In The Pantomime -â€" that first started as a short sketch to be given at the Curtain Club’s Christmas Party finally, wound up by being a real production lasting at least 114 hours - was, for a great many children, their very first experience of ‘live’ theatre. Incidentally for a 'good many parents it was the first time they realized that Christ- mas Pantomime in the British tradition is not a play without words, , but basically a fairy sto‘ry with" words, songs and lots oflfun, written for children of all ages ranging from 7 to70. Judging by the reports of those who saw the. showk the. Curtain ‘Club haye established a prece- ent that will now have to be allowed year after year, and al- ready people are asking what fairy story will be used for next year's Pantomime. This year, Cinderella provided the main story with a good deal of embellishment by items of lo- cal interest and some sheer rol- “Knick, knack, paddy whack, give a dog a bone” â€" members of the Curtain Club in a song and dance routine during a performance of the pantomime “Cin- derella” which was presented at Wrix- By the time the Curtain Club’s licking 'nonsen: first Pantomime has finished its The songs we: four performances, it is estima- tuneful, the v ted that about 1,000 children will them having b have seen and thoroughly enjoy- ially for this 1 ed it. Monks gave z (by M. I. McLean) In spite of the season’s worst sleet and snow storm, over 250 people attended the auction at the North York Farmers Market, in Thornhill last Friday night. Af- ter examining with interest the fine variety of authentic Ontario antiques on display, many took part in the spirited bidding for them. Many And Vared Antiques Sold At Thomhill Auction High Back Rocker Reporter's Choice flourished with practised ease and brought down smartly on the tab- le top at the close of each bid, This is just the first in a series of these Auction sales and the next one will be held some time in February. Only genuine an- tiques from Ontario homes will be offered, as was the case in this sale, and Mrs. Phillip also has plans for an exhibition of an- tiaues. Bidders Pleniiful â€" Toronto, Fort coke â€" not a few dealers. or inte looking for intexje $21.00 to $27.00 each. Other pieces of fine old early pine fur- niture went for what seemed quite reasonable prices â€"- a well sanded bufiet for $27.00 and a smoothly finished drop leaf table, all ready for waxing. also went for $27.00. Mrs. Phillip reported that an almost identical table, with the addition only of a waxed finish, sold for $98.00 at a recent auction held at Casa Loma. A dry sink which looked as if it had seen many years of hard usage sold easily, as did a traditional HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 . . SINGLE COPY 10¢ Cinderella In Pantomime licking nonsense for added value. The songs were all known and tuneful, the words of some of them having been written espec- ially for this presentation. Mary Monks gave a very convincing performance in the title role and quickly captivated the hearts of the audience. Prince Charming. in very gay costume indeed, was well played by Beth Jones whose singing was a delight to hear. If one can go by the Ooohs! and Aaahs! of the children, they cer- tainly loved the Fairy Godmother as played by Bridget Crampton, beautifully bedecked with silâ€" very stars, a gold crown and a magic .wand.. Ann Featherston- haugh gave a great performance as the unpleasant Stepmother who schemed‘ to get the Prince who‘ hottra gd‘fliaple'lahd 'Au-‘ rora bhe‘ Hg 37 ‘sistm’s‘. :thomu-ghly enjoyed .their parts "m the play and their enthusiasm reached over the footlights to the au- dience, all of whom showed their appreciation with_their laughter >»â€"--c-" g r a§ the unpleasant Stepmother who schemed‘ to get the Prince to marry one of the ugly sisters. Rex Sevenoaks and David_Coon ar’l screams of delight. Having very little to do with the story, and therefore obviously intro- duced 'as a makeweight piece of style cradle. A tiny toy cradle sold for $6.00 and one of the most entrancing items of all sold for only $4.50. It was, I learned (I found myself happily seated be- side Mrs. Wilson of the Penny Wise Antiques in Thornhill) an early Victorian carriage stool. It stood only about eight inches high on X-shaped legs of cast iron and the top, about eight in- ches square, was firmly covered with a piece of thick carpet. A beautifully polished hand made wooden ladle was lovingly car- ried off by its new owner, who paid only 6 dollars for it. A pair of green glass lustres with long cut crystal prisms sold for $40.00 each â€" to a lady from Timmins, a house guest in the home of a Toronto antique lover. The most unusual item, to my mind, was a pair of heavy old iron plow seats which sold for 75¢. They fascinated me so much that I introduced myself to the purchaser (a young man with three shops, one in Buttonville and two in Toronto) and enquir- ed just what he thought anyone would D0 with them. “Paint them white and put them in the garden on a stump” he answered promptly. which effectively sil- enced me. For 25c this same young man bought an ancient tin sugar or flour scoop. Seeing the question in my eyes he volun- teered, “Turn it upside down, put a hole in the top and hang it on the wall for a planter.” .. Among the antiques at the sale, was a genuine coun- the sale. was a genuine coun- try auctioneer, in the person of one Gordon Sellers, Mr. Sellers performed nobly, although he was not accustomed to dealing with such a large crowd indoors and his bright plaid vest added a gay note, while his fine old cane was try auctioneer, in the pe: one Gordon Sellers, Mr. performed nobly, although not accustomed to dealin THIS YEAR GIVE A GIFT SUBSCRIPTION TO “ THE LIBERAL " on Hall last Friday. From left to right, Gerry Crack (Buttons), Mary Monks (Cinderella), David Coon (Aurora) and Rex Sevenoaks (Maple). â€" Photo by John Thomson fun were the three house decor- ators, Sniff, Snuff and Smelly played with great gusto by Len Jones, Neville Cross and Bob Urquhart. Their performance was pure slapstick and kept the au- dience howling with laughter at their antics. A serious note to the Pantomime was added by Ross Smith who sang that lovely song “Some Enchanted Evening" in a truly professional manner which brought forth thunderous applause from an enraptured audience. Being a musical play. great credit must go to Rosalind An- derson who accompanied all the singers in addition to supplying all the incident-a1 music through- out the performance. It is understood that the entire burden of producing this Pan- tomime was (willingly) carried by the cast and their wives or husbands and as this means they were responsible for painting and constructing the set, all the costu‘ming, lighting, programmes and tickets, not to mention writ- ing and directing, they are to be congratulated for a very well presented and worthwhile pro- duction. The North York Farmers‘ Mar- ket, it should be mentioned, seems an admirable place to hold the auctions. It is roomy, well lit and comfortably warm, as well as easy to find. This is just the first in a series of these Auction sales and the next one will be held some time in February. Only genuine an- tiques from Ontario homes will be offered, as was the casein this sale, and Mrs. Phillip also has plans for an exhibition of an- tiques. Well, your reporter didn’t buy any flour scoops or plow seats, but she did find herself stagger- ing out into the snow, the sur- prised owner of a high-backed racking chair, after an impulsive bid of $9. The entire family rais- ed their hands in holy horror when it was brought into the house. but I notice that every time I come into the room, some- one is sitting in it. And by the way, does anyone know how to remove paint remover from hands and finger-nails? Even the twa-year-old shakes his head sadly and says, ‘Dirty Mummie” â€"- while he goes on rocking in my chair! Regardless of what she may think of trading stamps and premiums, the modem housewife has no intention of going back to bulk pur- chasing of foods in their natural state, declares The Financial Post. She has no yearning whatsoever for plucking and drawing chic- kens, slicing bacon, sawing steaks and roasts off a quar- ter of beef or buying break« fast food by the hundred pound sack. The nearer the food she purchases is ready to pop in the oven or go on the table. the better she likes it. N0 Yearning To Go Back