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Paper valentines with inscribed sentiment date from the 16th century. The first printed valentines may have been the frontispiece of the “Valen- tine Writer”, a book of verses print- ed in London that offered assistance Tower of London aftér théflbgt‘iieuzii’ Agincourt. The Duke’s valentine is now Breserveq in the British Museum. Another famed early forerunner of the valentine was a note written by the Duke of Orleans to his wife in A415 when he _was imprisoned in the Records indicate that shortly be- fore his execution the bishop left a note for the Roman jailer’s young daughter who had befriended him, telling her of his faith and signing it. “Your Valentine". The custom was later introduced to England by the Romans and con- tinued through the Christian era. In order to adapt the practice to Chris- tianity, the church transferred it to the Feast of Saint Valentine, a Bish- op of Rome who was martyred on February 14, 270 AD. because of his death by the Romans. The bursting buds of spring and the stirring of romance in hearts both young and old have heralded February 14 â€" St. Valentine's Day â€" for nearly five centuries. 'The Romans celebrated with the Feast of Lupercalia each February 14, the date the birds were supposed to begin their spring mating. As part of the festival, maidens fashioned love missives and deposited them in a large urn. Young swains then drew names from the urn, and courted the maid whose name they drew during the ensuing year. There is little doubt among Can- adians that St. Valentine’s Day is the most romantic time of any year. The colorful, joyous and roman- tic history of the valentine is shroud- ed in antiquity, but research indicates that the festivities probably date to the preâ€"Christian days of the Roman Empire. The fact that the audience was large is, obviously. interesting to those concerned with the auxiliary's formation. But it goes deeper. It indicates an interest in the basic pro- ject itself â€"- the actual provision of a hospital. Interestingly, Toronto newspapers that same night carried stories to the effect that patients had to lie in hospital corridors on account of shortage of accommodation. The same condition is almost a day-to-day one in York County’s only hospital at Newmarket. The time when the shortage_of hospital accommodation can be7 shrugged off b3;_7tll-eâ€"\â€"suggeavs: tion that city establishments can fill There’s an ancient cliche about never underestimating the power of a woman. It was affirmed last week when. in spite of one of the worst storms of the winter which left many roads snow-blocked and driving con- ditions miserable, 'the enthusiastic ladies who undertook the job of forming an auxiliary for the project- ed hospital in the south of the coun- ty succeeded in securing an attend- ance of nearly four hundred. Not only was it a big audience â€" it was an interested one which met in the Lions Hall in the Hill. Its members came from a wide area. And, while boasting about the town’s doings, it’s only fair to point out that the surrounding country set “Firsts” and records of one kind and another have become almost common-place in Richmond Hill and district. Its Jaycees captured world honours, among others, not so long ago. Its library, through its archi- tect, a local man, rode right up at the top of the heap in national architec- tural contests. Its Curtain Club has won kudos. The list stops there. Others who have been omitted will realize that this is not a boastful listing of triumphs but simply a rea- sonably modest way of pointing out that the town has a pretty fair bunch of citizens, with accomplishments in many lines of endeavour. Formation of a Rehabilitation Council for York County, recently an- nounced, is a step which should prove highly advantageous to health, welâ€" fare and social service organizations. With the sponsorship of the York County branch of the Mental Health Association it should help co-ordinate the work of a number of bodies whose aim is the helping of those who have problems. Not less importantly. it should help to channel those needing aid into the place where they are most likely to find what suits their needs best, quickly and effectively. It is â€" and has been for many years â€" a truism accepted by those handling social services, that help for any kind of condition exists if you know where to find it. Finding it, in many cases, has been the problem. We judge by the information released by the new council that co-ordination among bodies giving social service will lead to a cure for this situation. If so, then the new organization can perform a very worth-while service in aiding those who have found the going a little bit rough along the path of life. Cgpgrqiulufions For Gormley Formation of a Rehabilitation Council for York County, recently an- nounced, is a step which should prove highly advantageous to health, welâ€" fare and social service organizations. With the sponsorship of the York County branch of the Mental Health Association it should help co-ordinate the work of a number of bodies whose aim is the helpim‘: of those who have problems. Not less importantly. it should help to channel those needing aid into the place where they are most likely to find what suits their needs best, quickly and effectively. THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, February 8, 1962 Ihe Auxiliary Sim-Is Well An Independent Weekly: Established 1878 39g”: L Subscription Rate $3.50 per year; to United States $4.50; 10c Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association J. E. SMITH, Editor and Publisher W. S. COOK, Managing Editor Authorized as second class mail. Post Office Department, Ottawa." S_I._ Valentine's Day Help For The Disabled 3113b: liberal from fine lace and the lettering that appeared on the Valentines had be- come more distinct. ‘ Printed attach- ments were being used. These gave way to lace-paper delicacies imported from England and, in turn, were succeeded by the less expensive creations of Esther Howland of Worcester, Mass. which first appeared in 1850. Heavy gold work heralded the start of the Victorian “gingerbread” period in 1860. Cut-out bouquets were all the rage of the 1870’s, rang- ing from tiny appliques to massive decorations. With the introduction of penny postage and envelopes to England in 1840, the exchange of valentines in- creased and the use of lace-paper, delicately ornamented, became popu- lar. In the United States. crude wood- cut valentines were produced by Rob- ert Elton and Thomas W. Strong of New York. By 1880, hand-painted copper- plates, by such artists as Fransesco Bartelessi were in demand. These were followed by wood-cuts and litho- graphs, and some had embossed frames. to the inarticulate. These were issued as early as 1669. Later “Valentine Writer” books, provided ready-made verses for ladies to send to gentlemen, and vice versa. A typical vérse from “The Lady’s Valentine Writer”, printed in London, reads: “Thalt_ wish I hope extends to love, that you make me thine; If so, I wish that I may prove, your happy Valentine.” Summonses, writs and court or- ders, as well as bank notes and the “IOU”. were favorite forms in which valentines were presented late in the 19th century. The valentines often were lavishly embellished with sim- ulated seals, scroll borders and other symbols of authentic documents. Returning to the auxiliary and the women who are working so effec- tively at forming it, it is interesting '.to note that there is a tendency to make the organization a two-sex af- fair rather than one operated exclus- ively by women. The trend seems to be a sound one, although how it is going to be greeted by curling and golf addicts and others anxious to es- cape from the direction of “the little woman” is a question. Perhaps the opportunity to associate with those traditionally beautiful creatures, the girls in the white caps, may soften the blow, although the writer of this editorial noted, on a recent stay in a hospital, that most of ’em seem to be married nowadays anyway. In any event, the main thing is that an ef- fective auxiliary has been put on the road. Other problems, if any exist, along the lines mentioned can be solved as they arise. the gap is dying, if not already dead. While there may be differences of op- inion as to methods of financing and responsibility for services, there can be no argument about the basic need. The safety and comfort and welfare of county residents are now in the balance. Both town and country will con- gratulate Mr. Matthews on hanging up such an important record and take pleasure in the fact that the area can produce not only the best for the mind hut the best for the body also. Mr. Don Matthews of Gormley, with his Jersey cow Don Head Du- chess Connie, has broken the all-time production record of the breed. So outstanding was the effort that it won a visit from Canada’s Minister of Trade and Commerce. the example. For years â€" as old files of “The Liberal” will testify â€"â€" the area around it took a position in agricultural “wins” that gave it an outstanding fame, not only nation- ally but internationally. Another record has been added. By 1880. the trend was away F. J. PICKING. News Editor {U L h" 10c single copy Canadians who love the old land. whose roots are in the U.K., and whose forebears hail- ed from the British Isles. can- not but feel the strongest pos- sible sympathy for her in the fateful choice which confronts her. This is not simply a mat- ter of choosing friends or cus- tomers; and well she appreciates it. Their hope is that this coun- try and the Commonwealth gen~ erally may not judge the old‘ land too harshly in whatever decision she may feel bound to make. Spirit. of Evangelism 2250/16! 3AOMGA[5 . It has often been said that people in England are not golng It It It i ‘ The Richmond Hill High School Library Club arranged a special showing of “The Idiot” at the. Richmond Theatre last night. This could support a ‘ prideful belief that the student body had to attend I a theatre to see one. It is well understood. how- ever. that the UK. is rapidly approaching a crisis in her trad- ing relations in Europe, due to the eicluslve nature of the existing common market. and elsewhere due to the increasing severity of competition in world‘ trade. There is. therefore. a feeling of fatality in the minds cf many who consider the U.K. is being forced by circumstances beyond her control to turn toâ€" wards Europe. This necessity, of course. is accentuated by the; ever-present need for strength- ening the Western military posiâ€" tion opposite Russia. It is real- ized also that anything that benefits the economy of free Europe and brings closer co- operation is bound to strengthen her defensively. And there is the belief also that Great Brit- ain would, in closer association, exercise a greater directive in- fluence in shaping European policy. Prime Minister Diefenbaker has invited Brit- ain‘s Prime Minister Macmillan to visit him in Ottawa in April. . . . Which indicates either his supreme confidence or an after-April election. Soviet ex-Minister Molotov is reported to be in a Moscow hospitalâ€"but in no danger. . . . That is, until he-Ieaves the hospital. I don't think it is sufficiently realized how warmly the Brit- ish public feels towards Canada and Canadians, and the very real concern that responsible people in Great Britain feel to‘ avoid embarrassing Canada or disturbing Canadian relations. Metro’s Emergency Measures Organization says its work will cost the taxpayers $760,463 this year â€"or, five cents a citizen. . . . And, if you have a pencil handy, you can join us in hoping that their efforts are more efficient than their calculator. A Toronto consulting engineer has suggested that the city could use its sewage to heat its new city hall. . . . Opponents of the proposal are bound to label it as a scientific “pipe-dream". A mental test has been ordered for an Owen Sound undertaker accused of several bank hold-ups. . It could be a schizophrenic swing from his other extremeâ€"let-downs. It is generally recognized however, how precarious the present prosperity is; and how utterly dependent the economy of the country is upon main- taln-ing her export markets Consequently the government's approach to the European Com- mon Market is looked upon with sympathy, and it would seem that the country, generally, is willing to trust to the judgment of the government in its hand- ling of the problem. At the same time there is very real concern as to the effect such a step might have on the Com- monvwealth. Canada-British Relations Metro’s senior citizens have been promised that construction will begin within six months on two new circular-type apartment houses. . . . Still giving them the run-around! A spokesman for the 350-odd Canadian doctors who have chartered the Empress of England for a convention cruise to Bermuda says: “It won’t be a pleasure cruise. We’ll all be working hard.” . . Treating each other for mal de mer? Or maybe, just treating each other? It wasn’t really news, but we enjoyed the uncon- scious frankness of the CBC “promo” exhorting us to “watch, when ‘Explorations’ examines the grow- ing problem of air pollution on Channel 6". Toronto Police claim they have forced 80% of the city's bookies out of business. . . . Now, if we could just find out how they pick their parleys. . . . I found noticeable changes in the United Kingdom since my last visit five years ago. Not only is there a generally pros- perous appearance. but one senses an atmosphere of relaxa- tion. The rather unhappy and frustrated air, which seemed so general five years ago, has gone. completely. Full employment at good wages. and the plentiful supply of every sort of com- modity. has removed the last vestige of the austerity which persisted for so long after the war. The social changes, too. appear to be adjusting themy selves. lection of observations on cur- ‘rent conditions in the United Kingdom by Rev. D. C. H. Mi- chell of St. John's Anglican Church. Jefferson. Mr. Michell recently returned following a two-month stay in the old coun- ‘try. Five years ago Mr. Michell made a similar visit to England and in the article he compares what he saw and sensed on his most recent trip with what he saw five years ago. I The following article is a col- Church Revival, Full Employment Characteristics Of Life In Britain Rev. D. C. H. Michell Visits U.K. by George Maye; O Yesterday’s news is not necessarily dead. oug‘ On the whole. after an ex- tended visit, one feels much encouraged by many signs that these people have not lost their bas-ic qualities of dependability and stability: and may still, under God. be looked to for leadership in whatever difficul- ties may face western nations. Regarding religious education in the schoolsâ€"a subject which has caused some controversy in this c try-.â€"it may e of in- terest t note that this is some- thing which is taken for granted in Great Britain. Regulated and provided for by Act of Parlia- ment. the actual syllabus is chosen by the Local Education Authority (municipal). When the City and County of Bristol adopted a new syllabus a few years ago, the book was dedi- cated at a special service held in Bristol Cathedral, and at- tended by representatives of the city and county. and by teachers and clergy. One of the most encouraging aspects of British life is the keenness and aptitude of the rising generation. It is gener- ally accepted. I believe, that in matters of education the UK. is well in the lead. Certainly her young people are well edu- cated. They are the hope of the future, undoubtedly On the occasion I attended this church I was interested to notice the ra-pt attention of the congregation to the sermon, which was a long one, and dealt with What Is often called “the old fashioned gospel". From the above and other evi- dences, it would seem, I think. that the Christian faith has not lost its appeal, but is still mak- ing its impact upon the people of England. Young People Attend Church i-I spent my time in the south n and west of England, and saw 11 nothing of the industrial Mid- a lands. For unhappin it appears 1. to be the fact that it is amongst I] the industrial population that d the church has, of recent years, as suffered her greatest losses. 5 She is well aware of this, how- e ever. and is giving it earnest attention. On the whole. n churches, especially the Church y 0! England which I know best, it are wide awake to the challenge .of the times. Many churches e are greatly concerned with evan- - gelismâ€"getting the gospel out jto the community at large. A ) prime example is the well- ;known London Church of All [Souls in Langham Place next 1 to “Broadcasting House" â€" the . BBC headquarters. This church is packed to the doors morning [and evening every Sunday and pit seemed to me the evening I attended, that sixty per cent of .the congregation must have been under thirty-five years of age. The rector, the Rev. John Stott (well known here because of the Mission he conducted at the University of Toronto a few years ago) has six assistant cur- ates helping him. Together they handle the united parishes of All Souls and St. Peter's Vere Street; the latter having been joined with it after the war. This church has great appeal to young peopleâ€"students from the University of London and nurses from the great hospitals in which there are Nurses Chris- tian Unions. There is a special ministry to the large stores, such as Selfridge's, in which a weekly Bible study for employ- ees (voluntary, of course) is con- ducted by one of the clergy after closing time. to church nowadays. I did not find it so. however. This. no doubt, was due to the fact that Mr. Honsberger feels that many of these refresh- er courses could be handled within the existing school system. Outside experts and teachers could be brought in to share their special knowledge. “By all means,” declares Mr. Honsberger, “we should encourage par- ticipation in the courses laid down by the teachers’ federation. Anything that will raise the quality of teaching in our high schools is all to the good.” Mr. Honsberger is vice-chairman of the manage- ment committee on the board. The function of the management committee is to deal with high school personnel i.e., the teachers, the students and the non- teaching employees. For example, if personnel prob- lems are reported to the board, these problems are brought to the attention of the management commit- tee which considers pros and cons and accordingly makes recommendations. Mr. Honsberger is convin- ced that there is not enough done for the “gifted child and the gifted teacher.” “I think it would be worth- while,” he said, “to find ways and means to do more for these people. Some day, these same people may be expected to accept more responsibility for the coun- try’s welfare and in the lond run everyone will bene- fit.” Mr. Honsberger believes that communities have a great responsibility in training these people. He suggests that one way of doing this is to have more scholarships and bursaries to encourage the gifted student; and that more money should be spent on sending teachers to refresher courses and conven- tions. “They can’t help but come up with new and better ideas,” said Mr. Honsberger. He stated fur- ther that gifted teachers should be encouraged to stay in the class room and they would not have to , leave the work they love simply because they can earn more money by becoming principals and inspec- tors. The answer, he thinks, is to pay these gifted teachers salaries that compare favorably with that of principals and inspectors as an inducement to keep their talents where they belong . . . in the classroom. ; His first stint of public life came when he was appointed public school representative to the high school board in 1958 for two successive one year terms. The third year he was a trustee on Township School Area No. 1, Markham. And now he is re-ap- pointed to the York Central District High School Board for a term of three years. Mr. Honsberger said that his interest in education was influenced mainly by his reading of the “Hope Report". Also his child- ren were growing up and he was interested in seeing that they had good teachers. He personally saw to it that his two older children could read before at- tending grade 1. John Honsberger has many interests that tend to balance his pre-occupation with law. He is a man with a keen interest in family, home and community. He has a genuine appreciation of music and art, does all the gardening about his home and occasionally likes to cook. JOHN D. HONSBERGER MEMBER OF YORK CENTRAL DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL BOARD John D. Honsberger, 60 Elgin Street in Thorn- hill has been re-appointed to the York Central Dis- trict High School Board by Markham Township. Mr. Honsberger and his family have lived in Thornhill for eight years and he has taken part in various school board activities for the past three years. He is a lawyer by profession. His main avocation or hobby is writing about law. He is the author of one publish- ed law book and the co-author of another. One is the “Canadian Law of Real Property” and the other “Bankruptcy in Canada.” He is one of the editors of “Chitty’s Law Journal,” and he contributes many articles for other legal magazines such as the Cana- dian Bar Journal and the Canadian Bar Review. Mr. Honsberger has recently completed a series of lec- tures at Osgoode Hall on “In The Bar Admission Course”. A ScJut seekSZ'By"'iéélfiingv15323713333 well, tt; qualify himself for the greater tasks and opportuni- ties of life. own day. He can become 3. Scout! As a Scout he has a chance of decking himself out in frontier kit, he can track and follow signs; he can signal and light his fire, build his shack and cook his food. His train- ing school is the great world of the out-of-doors. where he learns to observe and realize the wonders of a. wondrous universe. As the Scout’s training pro- ceeds, to whom is his service given? King Arthur's knights rode up and down the land punishing tyrants and evil men and helping the poor and needy. The Crusaders spent their lives so that pilgrims might worship at the tomb of their leader free from inter- ference. The Boy Scout gives his work to his country. The aim of the Boy Scouts Association is to make bet- ter citizens of the boys through happiness and ser- vice. The “smile” and the “good turn” are its spec- ialities. The motto of the association, “Be Prepared,” means to be willing and able to do the right thing at t‘heflright moment whether for themselves or others. By Elizabeth Kelson OUR MODERN KNIGHTS . . . THE BOY SCOUTS Boy Scouts all over the world inherited the ideals set down by King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. They placed themselves at the ser- vice of God, their country and their fellow-men. In the Middle Ages, the ones who carried these ideals forward were the Crusaders who fought and died for the sake of their Christian Faith. In' later times, they were the frontiersmen and explorers, the rovers of the sea and the airmen of the clouds. Wherever they have been, they call to boys as brave and adventurous as themselves. How can boys join the great Brother- hood of Backwoodsmen and Knights of Peace in our own day. He can become a Scout! As a Scout he has HYDRO SUPERINTENDENT Further information regarding the pos- ition, if required, may be obtained from the undersigned. Please apply in writing stating age, ex- perience, education, present occupation and salary expected to the undersigned not later than February 10, 1962. Also include the names of tivo references. Full employee ben- efits. 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Louis XVIIl's flight north from Paris to Ghent during Holy Week after Na- poleon‘s brlef return to power. is the subject of this long and powerful novel. The events of Please Note: Fri., Feb. 9, Last Complete Show 8.30pm. Saturday Continuous from 6 pm. The Red Peony. by Lin Yu- tang. World. $5.95. Taking for his setting China in the 1890's. the author paints in vivid col- ors the portrait of a young woman startlingly emancipated for the time and place. A widow at twenty-two. Peony violates every standard of cor- rect female behaviour but man- ages to retain her respectable status. She is perpetually fall- ing in and out of love with men she cannot marry. Before the variations on this theme can pail, Peony is kidnapped for reasons having to do with her deceased husband. After her rescue, Peony does some earn- est soul-searching and con- cludes that she has been search- ing for the unattainable. 1\Iot up to this author‘s standard, this book will still have appeal for a feminine audience. Book Reviews from the Rich- Izhc mond Hill Public Library thrc The Evening of the Good Gel Samaritan. by Dorothy S. Davis, pail Scribner. $4.95. A conventional tici< novel by an author known best stea for her excellent crime novels, the this book deals with Chicago retr from the mid 1930‘s to the pres- rea( ent. The characters are many war and their lives very much en~ tori tangled. The book lacks a uni- T tying theme and presents in-Ang stead clearly defined portraits $3.5 of a disillusioned liberal pro-whe fessor. a wealthy socialite de- crea voted to good works, and neon: “professional” Jew who seems this to invite punishment. The 311- in 1 thor has not been able to re- T1 train from introducing traces by] of the psychological-detective $4.5 story and these lead the reader the to a rather sudden climax at com the end of the book. However, has as a reminiscent look at the auth near-current U.S. and as an on c excellent character study, this drar bogh is ultimately satisfying. Tl Although science still has much to learn about cancer, the Canadian Can- cer Society says these facts are certain: Cancer is no respecter of persons â€" it may arise in anyone; some cancers can be prevented; many patients with cancer can be cured; all patients with cancer can be helped; the earlier cancer is diag- nosed, the more effective the treatment. Help the Society educate the public about cancer and learn more about it through research. FACT FOR THE WEEK: Kept in Stock Portable Crane Service Richmond Hill Unit CAN ADIAN CANCER SOCIETY “THE FULLER BRUSH MAN” Have You Read These? ‘ Starting Sunday, Feb. 11, at 5.30 pm. 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Another novel adding to the vogue for books with a. courtroom setting. this book has added interest in that the author has concentrated more on character than on courtroom drama. Ithe decisive week are seen through the eyes of Theodore Gericault, king's musketeer and painter. The story lacks fic- ticious plot and characters; in~ stead its action is built around the actual events of the king's retreat. Although not light reading, this book promises re- wards to those who find his- torical action to their taste. i The Old Men at the Zoo. by Angus Wilson. British Books. $3.50. The dilemma of a world where public events move in- creasingly faster than private conscience is the subject for this socio-political comedy set in 1970. TEGHNIWLOR Last Times Today Thursday, Feb. 8 JOHH'PXTRICK'RICHARDOIHNE u '0“ int-art; It-lflflh Li“ “PM SUZiE 'WOJIG “THE IDIOT” in Ray Stark; TyWong a} WM OI SUZIE WONG HAMGY manual" AouIVVANCI mummy: