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Fire departments in the area have Been sea-sonany active during the past few weeks with the primary cause of all the exâ€" citmemt being the annual out- break of minor grass fires. Richmond Hill Fire Depart- ment has fought more than half a dozen blazes during the past Week, with the biggest burning off about 30 acres of grass. That outbreak occurred Sunday afternoon on Kirk Drive in Langstafi‘. Altogether Sun- day. the local department dealt with four fires. They occurred on Hillsview Drive south of Richmond Hill, on Elgln Street in Thornhil‘l, at the ABC Bow- ling Alley in the Hill. and the large one on Kirk Drive. Bominion Drama Festival Regional Trophy Comes To Hill atom Club's Play, Actors, Capture Many Awards Local Fire Dept. Unusually Active Most serious of last week's fires occurred near Bayvlew Avenue. north of Highway 7. That fire. which burned off about 20 acres of grass over four different properties. thre- atened a house and a number of sheds before it was brought un- der control. Another fire at the ABC Bowling Alley burned about one-half acre. Tuesday afternoon the local department fought three fires. One. which burned off about 25 acres. occurred south of Tho- rnhill. another. covering about 10 acres. broke out at the 01’- an-ge Home north of the Hill, and the third, burning about one-half acres off of grass, oc- culrred on Duncan Road in Rich- va 9. A former Richmond Hill resi- dent and student, Kenneth Moore. son of Mrs. Norm-an Moore of 22 Richmond Street. was rescued last Tuesday from the ban-ens of the North West Territories after being missing for more than two days follow- ing the crash of the aircraft which he was piloting. Former Hill Man Found In N.W.T. After Air Crash The craft was lost in a bliz- zard March 25. while on a 700- mile trip from Cambridge Bay. N.W.T. to Beaver Lodge. Sas- katchewan. The plane is believ- ed to have crashed when it ran out of fuel. VOLUME LXXXII, NUMBER 40 An R.C.A.F. air search was started immediately following the crash, after Moore had sent distress signals for about 20 minutes. but the searchers had some difficulty in finding the downed plane. The crash was the second in‘ less than a year (or Moore’s co- pilot Bert Burray. Last April he was involved in a crash 300 miles out in the Arctic ocean. At that time he was marooned on the ice with three scientists given an additional bonus over for about 32 hours. and above the remainder of the Neither of the men sufieredmunicipality’s staff when town- Iny ill effects as a result of'ship council at its meeting this their episode. week adopted a new salary schedule and made increases Gormley To :etgfgfitgtvi: fieelgguacrgunlcsitl Jill Calls Toll-free Starting In Fall cent to all municipal employees, to be effective from March lst. By the new arrangement the tween Richmond Hill and Gorm-lclass constable this will amount Iey will be removed this fall, W.'t0 aPPI‘OXimately $35 to $40. C. Barnes. Bell Telephone man-l police will get this increase-‘ plus-but will gain a benefit of- ager for this region. announcedl Members Of this week. opted a report giving an across- Long distance charges on a two-month back-dating on the There will be no increase in police forces have formely hadl their telephone accounts paid by the-board increase of five per telephone calls placed be- their increase. In case of a first- montzhly telephone charges here. Increase Date Changed Markram Township Police were‘has been cancelled and $50 has been added to the remuneration of each policeman to compen- sate. A constable who received $4,600 formerly will now receive $4,900. This is made up of the $50 telephone allowance. $230 representing the five per cent increase given to all municipal employees and $20 to square the amount off to even hund-1 reds. The new salary schedule sees a sergeant getting approximately $110 a week, with his annual salary being $5,700. A patrol sergeant will be paid $5,300. Constables will start at $3.000. rising by mixed increments of $200 and $300 to $4,900 a year, paid $3,700 bationary period yearly. will the township. This arrangementyear instead of two. ' , ‘their maximum in that rank. A toM15111!)probationary constable will be The pro- be one Long distance charges onl telephone calls placed be- tween Richmond Hill and Gorm- ley will be removed this fall, W. C. Barnes, Bell Telephone man- ager for this region. announced this week. There will be no increase in monthly telephone charges here, as a result of the elimination of toll charges on calls between the two exchanges. "We have decided to intro- duce toll-free calling between Richmond Hill and Gormley be- cause of the strong community of interest which exists between the two centres as reflected by the increase in long distance calling between them" Mr. Bar- ne§_ explained. The‘Bell manager said that â€" e ggnséifiygbegflfigfg The enumeration of voters in - - - connection with the liquor li- 2:22:13;gigfienoihélifgfilfi?[:5cence_vote scheduled for April calling reaches a level which 28th "1 Rmhmond H111 'has beefl indicates the existence of strong completed 533‘5 TQ‘m (3.19? community of interests which Russell Lynett, returning officer. could be served better bv mm. This has been necessary as the free calling steps are 'taken vote is conductedhon the same to remove the toll charges. baSiS as a PTOVinCIal V0“?- “When this is done. the maj- ority of our customers are pro- vided with a more economical and convenient service." Mr. Barnes said. vvucu unis is none. me maj- ority of our customers are pro~ vided with a more economical and convenient service." Mr. Barnes said. Telephone service in four exchanges will be changed con- siderably this fall at the same time as the toll-free service be- tween Richmond Hill and Gor- mley becomes effective. Dial telephone systems will be in- troduced in Unionville, Stoufâ€" {ville and Markham while standard Bell Telephone dial equipment will be placed in service in Gormley. Each of these exchanges will be pro- vided with a wider toll-free calling area. . A court of revision will becomes into effect early on the held on Friday. April 13th, in morning of April 29th.) the municipal building. Revis- Managers, as required by in: Officer Will be 10681 SOIiCl' provincial legislation, have been ‘or Norman Todd and clerk will named by groups in favour and be Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Mack opposed and the returning of- Clement. The court Win Sit ficer deals with them in the from 11 am. to noon: from 2 tO‘same way that in a federal or 4 P-m- and from 7 t0 9 D-m- Anylprovincial or municipal elec- Pel'Son haViDg any mmplaint‘tions, candidates are dealbwith. about inclusion or non-inclusion The questions which mu be of names may appear and lodgelsubmitted to voters are: “Are a complaint {you in favour of the sale of There are 21 polls in the'liquor under a dining lounge town, with 8.175 voters. Thosejlicence for _ consumption. With, eligible to vote must be Brit-imeals on licensed premises. ish subjects, 21 years old or‘and “Are you in favour of the more and must have resided in‘sale of liquor under‘a lounge Richmond Hill not later than‘licence for consumption on li- When these changes take place. all customers in these four exchanges will receive sevenofigure numbers. Public Library, 56 Yonge N., Richmond Hi;l; Cup. 1 Jan. 5â€"4â€"3â€"2u \xxfl be in Markham Raise Back-dated ‘Policemen Given Bonus alncrease Date Changedi é two-month' back-dating on their increase. In case of a first- class constable this will amount to approximately $35 to $40. Court Of Revision Set EnumerationCompIeted For Vote On April 28th There are 21 polls in the town. with 8.175 voters. Those eligible to vote must be Brit~ ish subjects, 21 years old or more and must have resided in Richmond Hill not later than February 28th. The polling sta- tions will be in schools and at the town office. Lists of polling places will be published. An Smiles of success are reflected in the faces of four members of the Richmond Hill Curtain Club following the presentation of the Dominion Drama Festival Regional Trophy and cash prize of $100 at Hart House Theatre on Saturday evening for their presentation of “Don’t Listen Ladies”. (Left to right) Mary Monks, who received the L. C. Tobias advance poll will be held for qualified voters who will be out of town on April 28th. It will be located at the public library and will be open from 8 am. to 5 pm. and from 7 to 10 pm. Hours of voting on April 28th ‘will be from 8 a.m. to '7 pm. standard time. (Daylight saving comes into effect early on the morning of April 29th.) Managers. as provincial legislation, have been 'named by groups in favour and required by‘ The inaugural meeting of at new Shrine Club was held at Richmond Heights Plaza Resm taurant on April 2nd, with 33 members and visitors present. It is the first in the immediate district and covers the area from Steeles Avenue to New- market. The club has been auth- orized by Rameses Temple and opposed and the returning of- ‘fieer deals with them Illustrious Potentate Eber J. in thelHall. same W“ W“ m a mum“ °r The club was founded bv J| provincial or municipal elec- ‘ ‘ , tlons, candidates are dealt with. ththilel 3551;522:1133? 113g; The questions which will be - submitted to voters are: “Are Other officers are Jack Harrop, you in favour of the sale of Vice-presmeml- geek Chowen' liquor under a dining loungeqsecretary; wxulamc flawgy' licence for consumption \vithltteasurer‘ The “gall'mmn “as meals on licensed premises?"lglven the hue or E1 Shama- .. . Ilay.” Four Past Potentates of and Aret you m favour 0f the the Rameses Temple took part sale of liquor under a lounge. th . t. licence for consumption on ll-‘m e maugura lon' censed premises?" ‘ Speaker for the first gather- To carry. the questions must ing was Past Potentate Charles have a sixty per cent afiirma-‘A. Fraser, who dwelt on what tive vote. has been called "the world's “In Essentials Unity; in Non-Essentials Liberty; in RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1962 {Markham We|fare Cpst [Down Slightly In 61 a slight one but nevertheless a decline. The total amount paid out was $18,636 but, after re- covery from other municipal- ities and deduction of the gover- inment grant, the actual amount paid by township taxpayers for the year was $4,095. The year before that it had been $4,308. Markham Township welfare} payments during 1961 showed a decline from the yea-r before â€" ucuuy mun. u. us... My-.. Y Welfare accounts for MERE iSEd by were $2,113 - this before charge- FBPOI‘te backs and grants. Welfare work that }h in the township is being taken care of for the time being by Township Clerk Harry Crisp. Former welfare officer Charles Hoover resigned to contest a township council seat, which he was successful in winning. J. J. Waddell First President Wins $537 Jackpot Shrine Club ls Formed In Hill l A Richvale resident rode home on clouds last Mon- day when Mrs. O’Brien of 51 Birch Avenue captured the jackpot at the weekly bingo of the Richmond Hill Lions Club. The odds were long. 537 players were present when Mrs. O’Brien excitedly shrieked ‘bingo’ to capture the worthwhile jackpot. Crowds at the event have been increasing steadily in recent weeks, aiding local Lions in their drive for funds for charitable pur- poses. suvcn- [mount about the railway crossings 31.5 for which ‘the ONE was trying to e year force on the township. The $4,305; township was originally prom- March ised by the railway, it has been :harge- reported on numerous occasions, e work that there would be no level ' taken crossings. Canada's Minister of Trans- port was told at Ottawa last week that the new CNR bypass leading to the big marshalling yards in Vaughan Township was not helpful to Markham Town- ship but was hurting it all down the line, intimated the munici- pality’s solicitor, J. Douglas ,Lucas, Q.C., as he reported to Markham Township Council on a trip to Ottawa last week to discuss the crossing problems created for Markham. In the group from Markham were Reeve Wilfred Dean, Councillor Charles Hooper, Eric J ergensen, consulting engineer for the township, and Mr. Lucas. They met Hon. Leon Balcer, Minister of Transport, and complained tatives from Markham and Met- ro Planning Boards, the town- ship council, railway and town- ship engineers. Markham Coun- cil at its meeting early this week, decided to try and ar- range the date at a joint meet- ing of council and planning board scheduled for April 5th. Co-operation Acknowledged Mr. Lucas said that it was a good thing that the township had sent a deputation to Ottawa. He believed that something practical had been accomplished. He paid special tribute, as did others on the delegation. to the assistance of Frank McGhee, MP. for York-Scarboro. “He really went to bat for us," said Reeve Wilfred Dean. Mr. C. A. Appeal To Minister GetisWResults Top Level Crossings Conference Seen As Result Of Ottawa Visit The Minister was very patient and listened carefully. giving the deputation an hour and a half, said Mr. Lucas. He sug- gested a top level conference which would include represen- greatest philanthropy," the Shriners' hospitals for crippled children. Since the first one was opened in Shreveport. La., for- ty years ago the number has grOWn to seventeen. Two are in gesten a top level cuuiereucc which would include represen- IVS getting to the time of year when, according to the poets, “a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love" and the thoughts of those who have gone through that phase and, as a result, inherited the cares of a property owner. lheavily turn to thoughts of taxes. The formal bad news isn’t ready yet insofar as Richmond Hill is concerned. Department and board and committee and commission heads and others ‘have turned in their annual re- {quests for funds and councillors ‘in long sessions have started abic Order of the Nobles of theme Daring process- Unless they Mystic Shrine.” to give-thelcan. come “I? with a miracle, Shriners their full title. main-EWhICh accordmg to advance "1' tain the hospitals, with some* sident FSrTned In Hill greatest philanthropy," the Shriners' hospitals for crippled children. Since the first one was opened in Shreveport. La., for- ty years ago the number has grOWn to seventeen. Two are in Canada â€" in Winnipeg and Montreal. Members of the “Ancient Ar- formation seems unlikely, tax-‘ council is able to resist the current trend and keep its costs down to what they were last year, right there is the equiva- lent of three and a third mills. That. incidentally, is for resi- dential property taxpayers. Commercial and industrial prop- erty taxpayers will be hit for nearly five and a quarter mills. Under new provincial regula- tions they carry a greater pro- portion of the education taxes than does property. In addition, of course, they have business tax to pay. Ancient Yonge St. Residence Wrecked An ancient landmark has been payers can be certain of an in- crease. As always. figures over which the seven persons elected outside assistance. at an annual cost of nearly $6,500,000. A Alnl‘.‘ _: nn‘nivr nr ma- demolished during the past ;week, with the old and some- ,what rickety building inL front Members of the “Ancient Ar- abic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine." to give ‘the Shriners their full title, main- tain the hospitals, with some outside assistance, at an annual cost of nearly $6.500,000. A child of any race. colour or re- ligion, under fifteen years of age, whose parents or guardians are financially unable to pay for orthopedic treatment, may be admitted to one of the Shriners' ihospitals for treatment. Some inually. ‘| Every Shriner is assessed for this share of the cost of opera- ‘tion of the hospitals every year. 5,000 children are helped an- 1!] long the parin can com which ac formatiox payers c2 crease. } |which th« 'to counc fluence t The CI. cation w big bite increase will acc< mills. T :is asking Ithirds 0 [County other in Award for best supporting actress; Margot Crack, president of the club: Ann Featherstonhaugh, winner of the Hugh anrs Trophy for best visual presentation and Stephen Ker Appleby, who received the Edgar Stone Challenge Trophy for direction. The play will take part in the Dominion Drama Festival in Winnipeg during the week of May 14-19. all things Charity tatives from Markham and Met- ro Planning Boards, the town- ship council, railway and town- ship engineers. Markham Coun- cil at its meeting early this week, decided to try and ar- range the date at a joint meet- iing of council and planning board scheduled for April 5th. Co-operation Acknowledged Tax Increase Is Certain J‘Uncontrollables'Known Sorry! Bad News On Way to council have no contrbl, in- fluence the situation. The climb in the cost of edu-‘ cation will once again take a big bite at the tax dollar. The increase in high school costs will account for an extra 1.65 mills. The public school board is asking for approximately two- thirds of a mill more. York County will chew up still an- other mill. So. even i: town it was a Reeve Dean expressed satis- township faction over the results of the I Ottawa. trip. He told “The Liberal" that amething he felt that the subject had now nplished. been taken to a point where 2, as did some real progress in protecting n. to the township residents might be McGhee, made. The fact that a confer- '0. “He ence had been proposed at the us,” said highest level possible was a lr. C. A. major step forward, he thought. Cathers also accompanied the delegation. Discussing the Ottawa visit at1 township council meeting, Coun- cillor Charles Hooper objected to Metro having an interest in the problem. He felt that it was a Markham Township matter, with the safety of local citizens being involved. An ancient landmark has been demolished during the past week, with the old and some- what rickety building in 'front of the plaza opposite Richmond Hill’s municipal offices being pulled down by its owners. the Sorbara real estate interests. 1 History of the old building is luncertain. It was used as a res- lidence for many years, and ii} Luunlvv . v . . _ _ ~ _, u. uc recent years has been occupied back by a smoke shop and electrical 412 contractor. No plans for utiliz- ‘ ation of the property have been In announced HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 SINGLE COPY 10c NYLONS FIRST QUALITY 400 NEEDLE REGULARLY 43 YONGE ST. N 89c & 98c ‘ The adjudicator, Guy Beaulne was unstinting in ‘ his admiration for “a brilliant production done with taste, very intelligent direction and a perfect cast, Director Stephen Ker Appelby’s expert handling of a very gay comedy was warmly applauded by Mr. Beaulne and Ann Featherstonhaugh, the set designer, received high praise for the visual presentation. Every detail of the production was perfect said Mr. Beaulne â€" the hair styles (D. Albert Brown Coiffures), the furniture (Sue Sweeny, Roz Anderson, Lou Donnelly), the clothes (Flavia Redelmeier, Laura Youle-White), the properties (Joy Madden and Gwen Sands), and not least the beautiful furs (Leslie Wise Ltd.) combining to produce the sophisticated elegance so important in this type of play. High praise indeed for Producer Esther Postlethwaite. GroquoesToWinnipeg After National Honours The casting was said to be near perfect. Gerry Crack im- pressed Mr. Beaulne with his interpretation of the very de- manding role of Daniel Bache- let â€" “He has a wonderful flair for comedy, and Suzanne Grew as Madeleine was "ravishing". Valentine, Daniel’s first wife, . played by Margot Crack, and 1 Blandinet (David Coon) were also extremely well played and Mr. Beaulne felt very “fatherly” : towards the delightful little I maid (Margaret Cross). Alan Stebbings gave the audience a . very amusing portrayal as Mi- chel. Bill Ferguson as the Baron and Lou Donnelly as the Porter both gave faultless performan- ces and made the adjudicator ‘very happy’. Mary Monks play- ing the role of Julie, a red head in the true Toulouse-Lautrec tradition convinced Mr. Beaulne to say that here was 'the true actress'. As can be seen from these, brief notes taken at the ad- The Curtain Club once again has brought fame to Richmond Hill. On Saturday night “Don’t Listen Ladies” won all the major awards in the 1962 Central Ontario Drama. Festival. The club now goes forward for the Dominion finals to be held in Winnipeg the week of May 14th to 19th. l» VIVQTCTTobiasyAward for Best Supporting Actress â€" Mary Monks. As can be seen from these, brief notes taken at the ad- judication. Mr. Beaulne was greatly impressed with the Curtain Club’s presentation and with the final announcement of the awards Richmond Hill’s triumph was complete. The Curtain Club’s awards are list- ed below: Dominion Drama Festival Re- gional Trophy â€" Curtain Club for best productiog of a#pla3_’. Edgar Stone Challenge Trophy for Best Director â€" Stephen Ker Appleby. iEaster Parade Preparations HugifEairs Trophy for Best Visual Presentation â€"â€" Ann Featherstonhaugh. HOfficials Invite Discussion Something new in the way all fashion shows - at least locally‘ - will be seen on the evenings of Thursday, Friday and Sat- urday. April 12th, 13th and 14th at the Richmond Heights Centre. Instead of taking place indoors this show will be held right on the sidewalk that fronts the centre’s stores. Ladies' wear, men’s wear, children‘s wear, furs, footwear and jew- ellery will be featured by live models. Cash Prizes, Models, Free Eggs To Be Featured At Richmond Hts. Platforms will be built at in- tervals along the sidewalk so that viewers will have a good chance to see the models and their wares. A commentary will be broadcast while the models are parading. I In addition to those citizensi who have paid cash, a number A recent decision by Rich-‘ mond Hill Town Council that action would be taken in con- nection with past due taxes has brought action. Payments on back taxes during March have run around $20,000. ' Payments Of Taxes In Arrears Boom As Legal Action Planned Notifications have been pre- pared and are being sent to all those whose taxes are in arrears. After a reasonable period has elapsed accounts for business taxes in arrears will be handed to the bailiff and liens will be registered against lands in the case of real estate taxes. At the time council made its decision back taxes amounted to $168,- 412. Ippuluus nuuvao 7 an“, “my. .._. ".7, _, onks. of us the public. Let us give it Special Honourable Mention - to them in full measure. They Best Actor ,â€" Gerry Crack have earned it. XLITY 49: RL\ PR. 'Sc DISCOUNT PLAZA THIS WEEK THURS, FRI., SAT. Best Supporting Actor â€" Bill Ferguson. Honourable Mention â€" Best Actress â€" Suzanne Grew. Best Supporting Actor â€" Lou Donnelly. Thus the Curtain Club either won or had honourable mentions in every category. Quite an achievement. This has been a wonderful year for the Curtain Club. Last Fall, after very hard work throughout a hot summer, a grimy. oily garage was convert- ed into a tastefully decorated bright little studio theatre. The very first production was a suc- cess winning the Canadian One Act Festival as the best Cana- dian play. A very successful run of “Quiet Weekend" followed and then the traditional English Pantomime at Christmas. The citizens of Richmond Hill salute you and wish you the very best of luck in your efforts to win the Dominion trophy. One thing i is sure, this very lively and talâ€" ented group of people who con- stitute the Curtain Club have '. worked very hard for their suc- cess. All they ask is the support RICHMOND HILL Live rabbits and baby chicks will be on display to carry the spirit of Easter and, in addition, a couple of out-size bunnies will distribute free Easter eggs. Leaflets are now being hand- ed out at stores in the centre which will be worth real money to five shoppers. They carry coupons which will be drawn from on Saturday, April 14th at 4 pm. to determine the win- ner of the five prizes of $20 each which will be distributed. But there‘s something which has to be watched in connection with these coupons. They can not - repealt not - be deposited at the present time. but only on the three clays - April 12th, 13th, and 14th up to 4 p.m., the time of the draw. For those who were un- able to obtain tickets for ‘Don’t Listen Ladies’ during the eight day run at the Curtain Club Theatre â€" three repeat performances will be held at Hart House Theatre on Thursday, Fri.- day and Saturday, May 3. 4, and 5. Tickets can be ob- tained from the box office (WA. 3-5244) $1.50. of others have made definite commitments to pay something regularly, the town's assessor told “The Liberal" this week. Mr. R. W. Johnson, who is look- ing after this phase of town ac- tivities, emphasized that the ltown hadn’t the slightest desire ‘gto “get tough." 1 “If people will only see us," the said, “we will try and work out arrangements which will help them.” Town officials said lthat while the municipality did inot lose interest charges. as pen- alties on past due taxes offset interest charges if bank borrow- iings had to be utilized, yet the town's ability to borrow pend- ing receipt of the annual taxes .‘from property owner: was less- rened. l l