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Holiday Package NOVELTIES 4 ON A CARI) .. 29c Only 450 906 (By Alex Sjobergl tc (A very partial glance into the Christmas Season Some Seven 11’ decades agol 01 Christmas - 75 years ago - to IT judge by an old issue of “The U Liberal". appears ,to have been W confined to the homes. hearts and “ hearths because aside from a Christmas editorial by Proprietor- , C Editor T. F. McMahon that issueiW is devoid of Yuletide banners..A blandishments and commercialle advertisements common in to- H day's papers. But no! We err! One‘ 0 solitary Christmas advertisement,“ appears directly under a cordial g invitation to one and all to attend- the Thornhill Methodist Sabbath School Annual Tea and Concert. The Christmas ad informs read- ers that the paper is in receipt ,of Grip‘s Christmas Number and adds: “it is not only worthy of the sable bird of quaint and wise conceits. but will bear favourable leomparison with any comic publiâ€" cation on this continent." We are told that the Special Supplement “is a splendid full-length portrait of the Right Hon. Sir John A. MacDonald." The number is rec- ommended to all Conservatives. ,and to Liberals as well. wore- -n fi-tf‘fl’ha'ygn l A note from “Our own Corres- pondent" tells us that York Mills, the successor to Hogg’s Hollow. is still the same as it was 40 years ago (120, years ago now) but “it has not the appearance of a rising town that it had in 1835. {and it is difiicult to say what it twill be {10 years hence." A week before Christmas in that far-away time. the friendsi and members of Aurora Circuit? presented their junior minister. Rev. Mr. Phelps, with a wolf-skinl overcoat and mittens. (Rev. Mr. Phelps was the father of Arthur. Phelps, present CBC Neighbour-i 1y News broadcaster.) ‘ A lady from Syracuse wrote to say: “For about seven years be- fore taking Northrop and Ly- man's Vegetable Discovery and Dyspeptic Cure. I suffered from a complaint" very prevalent with our sex. I was unable to walk any ‘distance or stand on my feet for ‘more than a few minutes at a time without feeling exhausted. but now. 1' am thankful to say. I can walk two miles without feel- ing the least inconvenience.” This stirring message undoubtedly helped the sales chart of the\manâ€" ut'acturer to show a sudden upâ€" swing in the sales arrow because 75 years ago we must conclude that around Christmas time the average woman was often in a . functional dilemma. Magistrate Robert Hirtle read-1 125,000 miles of driving. said he ily agreed with Vaughan Town-twas thoroughly familiar with ship Police Chief James Davidson tricky situations. “When I cross- a week ago Wednesday that death l ed the tracks the car slid into represented ‘extenuating’ circum-ithe wrong lane,” he said. “I stances when the chief, acting for didn’t try to do anything for fear the crown, asked that a firearmslof making matters worse." He charge against Luigi and Funo denied drinking on November 30. Micelli of Toronto be dismissed. He wou‘ld’ not call the officer a They had been arrested while liar for testifying otherwise. "I’d firing off a gun in a restricted rather say he Was misinformed,” township area. v he told the court. H. AA .. . er ....... » _,:..n..:..nA Plan} She baked and basted. boiled and breWed everything that ap- peared on the Christmas table. A swig of Northrop and Lyman‘s Vegetable Discovery and Dyspep- tic Cure, now known to contain approximately 20. per cent of al- cohol doubtless went a long way Vaughan Township deputy- l‘eeve elect Jesse Bryson who happened to be in the building on business when the tragedy struck instantly had the switch- board to call the doctor then, lwhipping off his topcoat ne roll- 1ed it into a pillow and placed it lunder Micelli‘s head. Toronto Man 68 Drops Dead In Maple Magistrates Court 37/“; oft-Agra!” 0&1 3/95 31/ J45 C/U'idlmaj 75 Means jga I It could not be determined whether Mr. Micelli's emotional state at having to appear in court precipitated the heart at- tack. His son Frank said he had never to his knowledge enjoyed but good health. Dismissed a wccn n5u vv hullvu represented ‘extenuating’ circum- stances when the chief, acting for the crown, asked that a firearms charge against Luigi and Funo Micelli of Toronto be dismissed. They had been arrested while firing off a gun in a restricted township area. v Luigi Micelli. 68, collapsed from a heart attack in the foyer of the municipal building at Maple at 9.45 am. in the middle of a sentence to his son Frank. Dr. R. A. Bigford. immediately contacted, reached the scene within a few minutes from the “ad a“..- _.-_v-- time the stricken man sagged a-1 gainst his son who‘ shocked andgfiis one foot it must fit the 0th- confused repeatedly cried: "Papa! Papa! What's the matter.” un- til instructed by a newsman to let him down to the floor. Dr. Big~ ford. after a swift examination inronounced him dead. l the wrong lane,” he said. “I didn’t try to do anything for fear of making matters worse." He denied drinking on November 30. He would’ not call the officer a liar for testifying otherwise. "I’d rather say he was misinformed,” he told the court. The crown maintained that the onus was on Piper. He should . have tried to do something when! the car went into an alleged' skid. The magistrate ruled this out. Mr. Kitchener admitted ev- ents happened so swiftly he himâ€" self was unable to do anything! to avert the collision. If the shoe‘ er." It was his view that accused had raised a defense which could reasonably be true. “I must give him the benefit of the doubt. Case dismissed." Used Time Papa! What's the matter.” un- til instructed by a newsman to let him down to tihe floor. Dr. Big- ford. after a swift examination pronounced him dead. A Downsview man was given the benefit of the doubt in a careless driving case. Charles Piper, Downsview. driving a car registered to one Gladys Anderâ€" son, also of Downsview. piled in- to an oncoming car driven by Douglas Kitchener of Thistle- town. The accident occurred at about 7.15 pm. on November 30 just south of tihe railroad tracks on County Road 7 south of No '7 Highway. and caused a third vehicle to ram the rear of the Kitchener vehicle. Mrs. Kitchen- er. a passenger. was flung half- way through the windshield and sustained cuts and bruises to the face. Mr. Kitchener said that the Piper-driven car, immediately af- ter it crossed the tracks, veered over to the wrong side of the road and smashed into his car. It was snowing at the time. and while the pavement was wet he said it was not slippery. A po- lice officer from the Vaughan Township Force said when he investigated. Piper's attitude was somewhat arrogant. that he ap- peared to have been drinking and volunteered the information that he had already been in a court that day on a failing-to- yield charge. In response to cross examination by the de- fending lawyer he said that had there been a witness preéent. another officer, he probably would have charged Piper with impaired driving. Fiber. a former transport dri- "71355; a? formE-r transport dri- ver who last year had chalked up toward lightening Herculean pre- Christmas dinner chores. Even in the most genteel circles a gulp of the cure in no way affl'onted manners or morality because with the timeless ingenuity of humans what the hand lifted to the lips was denied to the conscience. In Maple. some time before that Christmas a missionary meeting was held in the Methodist Church. Admirable addresses Were deliv- ered by Reverends W. R. Barker, Richmond Hill. and Blackstock of Toronto. The note detailing this event ends: "Financial result, good." - -- ‘r ,I,)___‘_ On December 20. Markham council instructed the treasurer to pay one Peter Tinnie $4 for planks and W. Vanderburgh t‘wo- thirds value of sheep killed, $6.93. 0n the front page were listed the comparative standing of pup- ils in Patterson School for De- cember. We see such names as Maggie McConaghy. Kate Hafiey. Mary Rumble, Willie Flack. Reu- ben Glass, Gertie Barker. Willie Savage. H. Soules and Ella Mc- Connell. Their sons and daugh- ters and grandchildren are in many instances still around the 1f the cure in no way affronted manners or morality because with :he timeless ingenuity of humans what the hand lifted to the lips was denied to the conscience. In Maple. some time before that Christmas a missionary meeting was held in the Methodist Church. Admirable addresses Were deliv- ered by Reverends W. R. Barker, Richmond Hill. and Blackstock of Toronto. The note detailing this event ends: "Financial result, good." - On December 20. Markham council instructed the treasurer to pay one Peter Tinnie $4 for planks and W. Vanderburgh t‘wo- thirds value of sheep killed, $6.93. On the front page were listed the comparative standing of pup- ils in Patterson School for De- cember. We see such names as Maggie McConaghy. Kate Hafiey, Mary Rumble, Willie Flack, Reu- ben Glass. Gertie Barker. Willie Savage. H. Soules and Ella Mc- Connell. Their sons and daugh- ters and grandchildren are in many instances still around the district. Here is a titillating item headed with the words EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN BREWERIES. “The amount of beer which paid taxes in the United States last year was 588 million gallons. Add to this the beer exported and evading the tax was 600 million gallons.” In the same year England’s 27,000 brewers produced 900 million gal- lons. the world's record. In the same issue the editor sent out a rallying cry to the de- cent and moral. He wrote: “An efiort is to be made to secure permission to open a billiard room in this village. This is sinister news . .” But the editor was not against pool; 'he feared that. asâ€" sociated with liquor a billiard room would represent an unmiti- gated evil. ' . 1 HW __..._ In praising the record of the 1960 council Mayor Tomlin saidf he would include all members of: former councils Throughout its. history Richmond Hill has beeni most fortunate in having been' served well by public rcpresen-‘ tatives of honour and integrity. said the Mayor. pointing out thatl it must be a source of satisfac‘] tion to people of the town that, through a period of great growth‘ and development there never hasi been any hint of conflict of in~i terest or wrong-doing. Throughl the years he has been in public? life all with whonrhe has beeni associated were without excep-' tion men and women whose onel aim was the best 'interests ofl Richmond Hill. (‘I hope this fine‘ record will long continue." said the Mayor again expressing re- gret on retirement and hinting that some day he might return. Mayor-elect Haggart said he knew in assuming the office of Mayor it will be difficult to fill the shoes of the retiring chief magistrate. “Your leadership has been an inspiration to us all.” said Mr. Haggart, “and on behalf of the people of Richmond Hill I thank you for your service to the town”. , In extending congratulations and best wishes to the 1961 coun- cil Deputy-reeve Tinker said, “We all know next year will not be a picnic”. .Councillor John W. Bradstock, deputy-reeve elect Councillor Mrs. Margaret Southwell, Coun- cillor Howard Wliillans and Coun- cillor Tom‘ Broadhurst acknow- ledged congratulations of fellow members and added words of tribute to retiring members. Ask Road Improvement There was a light agenda 01 business, and adjournment came at 9 pm. A letter signed by some 21 merchants in the Bayview ____.__-:I A‘L:Av\ -4 AM Alas. once again we have over- shot the mark. Opposite the edi- torial page a little classified ad advises readers that “For the fin- est Currants. Raisins. Peels, Figs Dates, Oranges. Lemons and Oys- ters, with which to make Christ- mas a right merry time THE CHEAP CASH HOUSE is the righ1 place. . But basically. Christmas hasn't changed. and_one could do worse than sign off with the closing words of the Christmas editorial. to wit: ". . . let us not forget that there may be places destitute of the comforts necessary to make such places worthy of the name of home. Lei us show our grati- tude for numberless blessings by freely contributing to the wants of those less favoured than our- selves, and help Santa Claus to make Christmas a time of joy and pleasure for all." “I’ll need time to pay my fine." Gerd Neubeck of Downsview told the magistrate after he had been levied $14 and $1 costs for driv- ing 50 miles and hour in a 30 mile zone in Maple on November‘ 22. “How long have you been in‘ Canada?” he was asked. “Eight months.” he replied. “my wife ar- rived two days ago." The magis-l trate said he would give him a month to settle the bill. Neubeck had pleaded not guilty, saying he was new. to the district. it was night. and he had not seen any of the three traffic signs the police said existed on Keele Street. 'Neubec'k also said he did- n't know the speed limit. The magistrate looked skeptical. Lack of \vatchfulness and considera- tion for others on the part of one who had been driving for years were hardly excuses, he sugges- ted 3 Pay Up Michael Pospolita of Maple ap- peared for his brother Harry whose dog got away on a ramâ€" page October 29th and bit several people. “Why should the dog not be destroyed?” the magistrate wanted to know. The crown said it had been destroyed. but that medical expenses had not been paid by Harry. Why not? Michael said the family had been away attending a funeral. “You‘d bet- ter get in there quickly and setâ€" tle those medical bills or you’ll find yourself back in court," said the magistrate. The Christmas buying season may have accounted for the small number of persons in court. A half dozen men failed to answer when their names were called. .Two adjournments were made. WIiDLOWDALE â€"â€" A feature of the recent North York Civic em- ployees‘ Christmas Party at the Earl Haig High School was 2'70 children. 10th An‘ fixis year. WILLOWIDAtL'E - Some 76 busâ€" inessmen are participating in the 10th Annual Christmas Draw out (Continued from Page 1) in carrying out the duties of your office and your re-election by the ratepayers indicates their satis- faction with your service." said Mr. Tomlin. Council Pays Tribute - Retiring Mayor 3'. In extending congratulations and best wishes to the 1961 coun- cil Deputyd‘eeve Tinker said, “We all know next year will not be a picnic”. .Councillor John W. Bradstock, deputy-reeve elect Councillor Mrs. Margaret Soutbwell, Coun- cillor Howard Wliillans and Coun- cillor Tom‘ Broadhurst acknow- ledged congratulations of fellow members and added words of tribute to retiring members. Ask Road Improvement There was a light agenda of business, and adjournment came at 9 pm. A letter signed by snmez 21 merchants in the Bayview Plaza urged council action at anl early date to improve Elgin Side-I road and Bayview Ave. The let- ter was referred to the Works Committee and all members of council expressed hope that the conditions complained of can be improved. KWWOEKWKKK EEK A new style in telephones making its appearance here on according to Mr. W. C. Barnes, region. Known as “The Princess”, the compact, oval- shaped phone reduces by more than a third the space needed for current desk-type telephones. A product of five years of research effort, it has been described as “light and elegant; with a classic simplicity that stems from a purity and precision of form.” Created for use in any room in the home, the new space-saving telephone will be available in five different colors â€"- white, beige, pink, blue and thrquoise. The latter shade is the newest of the many colors introduced recently by the company. The new telephone is equipped with a dial light that glows at the flick of a switch, and shines more brightly when the receiver is lifted. The Princess is designed to take up a minimum of table or counter space in the many areas of the’ home where compact supplementary phones are needed. See OurLarge Selection of : CUT FLOWERS "TWO STORES TO SERVE YOU" Richmond Heights Centre TU. 4-7811 RICE'S FLOWERS 3 Yonge St. South, Richmond Hill tall TU. 4-1812 - if busy TU. 4-1782 and A letter tram R. D. Little ten- dered his resignation as a mem- ber of the Library Board. Coun- cil accepted, paying tribute to the public service rendered by Mr. Little. Council decreed that Monday, January 2nd. shall be 3 Civic Holiday in Richmond Hill. Car Allowance Councillor Tom Broadhurst [suggested consideration be given to making the wash rooms in the arena available to the public. Councillor Bradstock, Parks Councillor BradstOck agreed that something along this line might be done on a trial basis. “If it is found the vandalism is not too great, it might be continued,” he said. lPolice Report Councillor Mrs. Margaret Southwell, Personnel Committee chairman. recommended a change next year in ear allowances for town employees. This year em- ployees were allowed $200. plus eight cents per mile. It is recom- mended that next year the allow- ance be a straight 10c per mile plus an insurance allowance of $60. Those to receive car allow- ances would be Works Commis- sioner. Building Inspector, Fire Chief. Assessor. Road Superin- tendent. Works Inspector. Wel- i'are Officer. Water Meter reader, and By-law enforcement officer. All other employees who use cars on town business will be paid a straight 12 cents per mile on the approval of the Town Clerk. The recommendation will be passed on to the 1961 council. Council- lor Mrs. Southwell said there 'had .been apparent inequalities in the Isystem used this year. Reeve Haggart reported that while the report on the establish- ment of a County Police force would be discussed by County Council next week he would urge that any decision be postponed until next year, The proposal un- der consideration is that a Coun- ty Police force would replace the police forces maintained by the separate municipalities. Richmond Hill council mem- bers agreed the proposal is one which should have very careful consideration. Reeve Haggart sug- gested a ,council meeting early in the New Year devoted entirely to a discussion of the proposal. equipped with a dial light a switch, and shines more for the home wili be Monday. December 5, Bell manager for this THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario. Thursday DecemBer 22 Inquire about our money-saving Insurance and Finance Plan with these features: 1. Low cost financing arranged immediately 2. Complete insurance coverage 3. Full payment to dealer 4. 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