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Mayor Tomlin is retiring after three years as Mayor and thirteen years as a member of council. Some weeks ago he announced he would not be a candidate for reâ€" election due to the pressure of his private business. At that time he said he made the announce- ment with a great deal of regret. and Monday night he re-affirmed that he was sorry circumstances are such that he could not con- tinue in office. “The thirteen years I have spent in public life in Richmond Hill have been the most satisfying of my life." said Mayor Tomlin, “and I am indeed sorry that I could not again ofl‘er myself for re-election". He paid high tribute to his colleagues on council and to all’ with whom he had served in previous years. Deputy-ree've Tinker lost out ln'a close race for the reeveship. and he said he is retiring without any regrets. He said it had been pointed out to him that one in public life does well to please fifty per cent of the people, and the closeness of the election race- indicated he had come very near to attaining this goal. Mr. Tinker pointed out that in his first bid for public office as a school trus- A-- -A..- vino-“(I nun ‘nn inc-G In!" kw Mayor Tomlin graciously ack- nowledged the tributes of his col- leagues. “I appreciate very much your kind expressions", said the Mayor who paid tribute to the work and accomplishments of the 1960 council. "While we faced many difficulties you all excelled (Continued on Page 9) VOLUME LXXXI, NUMBER 25 Monday night the curtain was rung down on the de- liberations of the 1960 RichmOnd Hill Town Council, and retiring members Mayor Kenneth W. Tomlin and Deputy- reeve Stanley F. Tinker were showered with high praise by their colleagues. Council Pays High Tribute Retiring Mayor, Dep.-Reeve fifty per cent of the people, and the closeness of the election racc- indicated he had come very near to attaining this goal. Mr. Tinker pointed out that in his first bid for public office as a school trus- tee some years ago he lost out by a margin of 78 votes. It was a coincidence that after serving as school trustee. councillor and deputy-reeve he was retiring now with a 78 vote deficit in the reevc- ship contest. He said it has been a great privilege to serve the people of Richmond Hill and he thanked his colleagues and town officials for splendid support and co-operation. Reeve James Haggart, Mayor- elect‘, received the warm congrat- ulations of Mayor Tomlin and council members. Mayor Tomlin said the Mayorâ€"elect was experâ€" ienced and well informed in town administration and he wished him every success, “If I can be of any help," said Mayor Tomlin, "just call on me". Reeve W. J. Haggart paid trib- ute to the retiring Mayor. “You have given outstanding leader- ship in the past three years, and I am indeed sorry you will not be here next year." said the May- or-elect. DEPUTY-REEVE S. F. TINKER 78 is unlucky number. Turkeys, Christmas trees. San- ta Claus and presents - all form part of the Christmas traditions. Another more recent addition to the Christmas scene is the pan- tomime. Last year a packed house laughed its way through the story of Cinderella. This year you are invited to the Lions Hall on ei- ther the 28th. 29th or 30th De- cember for another uproarious evening, as the Curtain Club un- folds the story of the ‘Sleeping Beauty.’ We invite you all to round off your happy Christmas Song 301' CA”: Hang the wreaths of pine and holly; Send the Christmas message far To a world that’s dark with chaos â€" May He he the Guiding Star! -â€" Robert D. Little Deck the rooms with boughs of holly: H'ang the fragrant wreaths of pine; Far off in a lowly manger Christ was born at Christmas time Humbly Star of On Christmas carols, sweet and holy, Tell us of the Saviour’s birth; Far away the bells are chiming Man’s Goodwill and Peace on Earth. @33 iii Curtain Club Christmas Pantomime kneel before the altar at midnight candles glow; Bethlehem was shining the Wise Men long ago. lion's $6000 Draw More than 500 people jammed the Richmond Hill Lions Hall on Wednesday evening of last week for the Lions Christmas Party â€"â€" with a $6,000 dooi' prize! Mrs. Winnie Lew Among Finalists And everyone of those present had a share in the fun, the despair and the elation of the biggest Lions’ Night to date, which President Denison Featherstonhaugh says will be an annual event in Richmond Hill. Chairman was Lion Bill Calder, but President Den- ison Featherstonhaugh, despite the uproar and oceanic rumble of hundreds of voices, called out names of 475 tick- et holders, before turning the mike over to Lion Bill Calder, who announced the final winners, including Mrs. Bing Lew. Two of the most exciting per- iods in the four-hour ceremony were: first the calling of Helen Paxton‘s name for a $50 win â€" and secondly, during the final moments of the evening when it was announced Winnie Lew, of Richmond Hill, had notified the Lions Club she would “go shares” in the three final tickets held by four others’ still on the board â€" thus ensuring Mrs. Lew, along with the other finalists, would be richer by approximately $1,500. The others who shared in the Dre-Christmas luck were: J. W. Thompson, 5322 Yonge St, Wilâ€" lowdale; L. B. Morris, 52 Kings- way Crescent, Toronto and Don Letts and Peter Suckey of Beet- on. Don and Pete had purchased twelve $25 tickets to help the season with a journey inm thé land of fun and make-believe. Gerry Crack‘s script sparkles with wit and gaiety in the true pantomime tradition. The good King and Queen (Dennis That- cher and Jean Rails) and a lovely Princess (Pauline Bracey-Gibbon) do battle with a very wicked witch and her cat (Margot Crack and Mary Monks) and just to ba- lance things up there is a group of the most amazing fairy god- mothers ever to exist anywhere (Dorthea Painter, Elisabeth Jack- MAYOR KEN W. TOMLIN Thirteen satisfying years. I'iélmad "In Essentials Unity; in Non-Essentials Liberty; in all things Charity” cause along, and everyone pres- ent was delighted that they even- tually got in on the final prize. Incidentally when “The Liberal” was talking to Mrs. Letts and Mrs. John Burton, sister of Pete Suck- ey, Mrs. Letts said, “Thank good- ness they shared â€"- the suspense was terrific.” And no truer words were ever spoken; for from the time the hall began to fill up shortly after seven o’clock that evening there was an air of suspense and expec- tation. Up in the balcony, the bar â€"- in use for the first time â€"â€" did a flourishing business. Perhaps because there was one ticket drawn from ticket subs for a prize of 50 crisp one dollar bills. (Continued on Page 4) son, Jan Myers, Flavia Redel- meier, Muriel Gillard, Jacque Smyth and Alan Smyt-h). The Prince Charming (Beth Jones) and his bodyguard (Den- nis Stainer) on their way to the Princess meet a gypsy troupe (Ross Smith, Duncan Gillard, Myra Cooper, Bill Ferguson, Lisa Jackson, Joan Featherstonhaugh, Marilyn Louw and Susan Tilt) who entertain them in true gypsy fashion. Patronage Shows New Parking Lots M uch Appreciated The Princess as a little girl Eden Anderson) introduces you to her schoolfriends (Nicky Crampton, Sarah Parker, Vicky Morley, Nancy Apple‘by, Margot Sweeney, Tot Monks, Margaret Queen, Carol Smith, Deidre Jack- son and Wendy Jackson). These youngsters will really steal your hearts and trying to control them is the craziest of schoolmarms, played by Rex Sevenoaks. His task is not made any easier by the antics of two very clumsy handymen (Bob Urquhart and Neville Cross.) From beginning to end the: show simply bubbles with infec-l tious good humour and the ar-: rival of the fairy queen (Bridgetl Crampton) assures you of a hapâ€"‘i py ending. 50 come along, bring: the children and enjoy yourselves : at this truly family show - but be quick! Tickets are LIMITED‘ so get yours today from any: member of the Curtain Club or‘ by calling TU. 4-3595. They are' only $1 for adults and 35 cents for children. Richmond Hill’s parking lots at Yonge and Richmond and Yonge and Lorne, with their one-hour free parking for shoppers, proved popular spots during the last week- end. with heavy shopping taâ€" king place in the down-town area. Especially noticeable was the fact that all metered parking on Yonge Street was practically fully occupied. with both parking lots used nearly to capacity also. That, said retailers, gave positive proof of the need for addi- tional parking space. On Friday and Saturday Santa Claus, acting on be- half of the Yonge Street Bus- iness and Professional Assoc- iation, distributed roses af- fixed to greeting cards to shoppers in the down-town area, and drew attention to improved parking facilities. All-day suckers were also giv- en to juniors by Santa, who made calls in practically ev- ery store in the down-town made ( cry stc section During the present week the Parking Authority has permitted free parking at all meters on Yonge Street as a Chll‘istmas gesture of good- wil . by Santa, who practically ev- the down-town RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1960 Charming (Beth bodyguard (Den- their way to the a gypsy troupe By tomorrow dozens of Christmas baskets will have been distributed among as many local citizens by the month-old Co-ordinating Welfare Counselling Service of Richmond Hill. Although organized just four weeks ago. this latest help to needy persons represents only one of many good deeds sponsored by the co-ordinated welfare group which represents the efforts and good will of 250 persons in the local service clubs. The service now has organized itself into five committees. They are responsible for food, clothing, dental and medical problems, fuel and emergency situations, for example a fire which could re- duce a family to dire straits. All calls to the organization are chan- nelled through the secretary while a call to any individual committee chairman sets things in motion. ' The December 14th meeting of the council finalized plans for the Christmas baskets. A committee on which sit representatives from all service clubs in Richmond Hill have spent a busy nine days investigating appeals for assistance and making certain that legitimate needs are met. President Bill Brown said that the committee is operating with great efficiency. Mr. Brown said that offers of help have come from bankers, lawyers, clergymen. volunteer nurses and women's organizations. “The sincere desire to give selfless 'idfriéule ‘mong Céridfmad £64 5749 ml? riélmad flaw/wigs help where needed is a matter for pride and gratification," he told “The Liberal". He went on to say it is .not expected that a full-time office will be opened. “We don’t have the staff necess- ary," he explained. Regular board meetings have been held at the Richmond Theatre Grill and the next one will be on the last Tues- day in January. “Coming Events,” the com- munity directory of interest- ing dates to remember in coming weeks, appears on page three of this issue. COMING EVENTS PUBLISHER, EDITORS & STAFF Of II I- A R E B L E H wll ‘ Che spirit of the holiday season brings to us a fuller appreciation of the true value of old acquaintances and loyal friendships. So it is only natural at Christmastime for us to feel grateful for the fine relationships that we have enjoyed over the past years with so many of our faithful patrons and friends. At the same time that we express our gratitude. we would like to extend our sincerest wishes for a joyful, healthful and bountiful Yuletide to all. “ Home Paper of the District Since I878 " Gales of laughter and excitement greeted Santa Claus on his arrival by helicopter at the Bayview Shopping Plaza Wednesday afternoon last week. last week. HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 SINGLE COPY 10¢ Sanla C/auj ./4[ gayuiow Greeting Santa are left to right, genial Red & White Manager Fred Page, Bobby Harniman, aged 5, and Cheryl Pears, aged 2 1/3, are in the arms of St. Nick and Mayor-elect James Haggart. â€" Photo by Lagerquist ONLY A’I‘ â€" CANADIAN TIRE "HIWAY - BYWAY" (A ND “Leftover” MILEAGE! Road Hazard Insured Plus 5 yr. Guaranteed 670x15 750x14 $16.95 ‘aza