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Phone 285-1073 Dr. R. W. B. Jackson. research director of the Ontario College of Education, told another section of the conference federal funds were avail- able for research into almost any- thing but education because the gov- The question was raised by Os- car T. Sigsworth of the Toronto Board of Education, who said that educational development in Canada has been retarded because 't has been strictly a provincial matter. “Whether we like it or not we are in an educa- tional race with other countries," he said, and stated that only the federal government had sufficient tax powers to finance education in the future. Well aware of the increasing and well-nigh intolerable burden that rising costs of education have placed on the property owner, this paper has long advocated greater financial aid for education from senior levels of government. That this is the growing preponderance of feeling on the part of the whole population of our province is evidenced in the opin- ion expressed by the delegates at the Ontario Educational conference held in Toronto Easter week. The confer- ence went on record as believing that the federal government should as- sist education through grants and extensive research. Referring to this very problem before the Queen’s Park committee Alfred Cowling (PC High Park) sug- gested that it would be a good thing Concerned with the number of broken windows and other forms of damage the trustees have considered taking the drastic action of closing all school grounds after hours. Such a decision would only be taken as a last resort as the board appreciates that the grounds provide welcome re- creational outlets for people of all ages. Deputy-reeve Tom Broadhurst. police committee member, recently discussed the matter with the board. This was followed by a meeting be tween Trustee Ron Firman, the police committee and Solicitor J. D. Lucas. Mr. Lucas reported that it was not legally possible, to make the town’s parks 'byâ€"law which defines the type of activity which can be carried on in the parks, applicable to the school grounds. The problem faced by the Rich- mond Hill Public School Board as how to stop a rash of broken windows and other damage to school property oc- curing after regular hours has had an echo in the provincial legislature’s select committee on municipal law. The committee has been holding sit- tings since March 1961 when it was set up by former Premier Leslie Frost. The usual procedure in most municipalities is for the building in- spector to include the amount of the building fees collected in his monthly report to council. This report is tab- led at a public meeting of council where its contents are available for The refusal of Richmond Hill Building Inspector Jack Hollowell to release to the taxpayers the amount of building permit fees collected by his department during April is bound to raise serious doubts in the minds of the public. Mr. Hollowell refused to make this information public until permission to do so had been secured from town council. One of the basic tenets of a democ- racy is that the collection and hand- ling of public funds shall at all times be subject to public scrutiny. . wr-lI Subscription Rate £3.59 per_ ngy'g :tivity which can be carried on iedparks, applicable to the school n 5. Referring to this very problem re the Queen’s Park committee ed Cowling (PC High Park) sug- ad that it would be a good thing It remains to be seen what ac- tion if any the select committee will recommend to the legislature. The matter of wilful damage to public property is a serious one and some government action to control it is sorely needed. Should Ottawa Help Pay For Education ? THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thurman: Handling Of Public Funds ls Public Business "Authorized as second class mail, "C An Independent Weekly: Established 181 k Wanton Damage To Public Property Eb: lihtral Independenc WEEKLY; Dabauuaucu w”, cu L"_ in Rate $3.50 per year; to United States $4.50; 10c single copy Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association J. E. SMITH. Editor and Publisher W. S. COOK, Managing Editor hauduushl“ ' $75 126 Yonge St. N” Richmond Hill So, we are afraid that assistance from Ottawa toward education is out for the present at least, and the prob- lem will remain the bane of the lowly taxpayer. Even if nine of our ten provinces were agreeable, it is hopeless, with the growing popularity of the separ- atist movement in the Province of Quebec, to expect that province to relinquish any of its treasured privi- leges granted by the act which found- ed the Dominion of Canada. The last statement contains the reason why such a resolution is doomed to wither and die without bearing fruit. Desirable as we are all agreed federal assistance in the field of education is, it may not be given without a major revision of the British North America Act. To make such revision, the provinces will have to voluntarily relinquish some of their rights granted by that act. All prov- inces always have guarded these rights most zealously, and there is little indication that any province would be willing to relinquish tradit- ional rights in the field of education even to relieve hard-pressed property owners of an intolerable burden. ernment feared results would show provmcia] policies, practlces and out- look iwerer inadequate.” Mr. Cowling felt that parents who feel a responsibility towards their children would also feel respon- sible for the children’s actions. There is now no way to deal with irrespon- sible parents, he said. “It’s about time parents started being responsible for their children,” said Mr. Cowling. “The damage now to public parks, schools and facilities is a disgrace”. Reeve Marie Curtis of Long Branch said windows are broken regularly on week-ends in the schools in her area but that nothing can be done. Post Office Department, Ottawa" if some parents were ruined by being made responsible for wilful damage to public property by their children. “If we had a few parents ruined, they might be more careful in bringing up their children,” said Mr. Cowling who is also chief government whip in the legislature. The committee of which Mr. Cowling is a member heard a del- egation from the Association of On- tario Mayors and Reeves suggest that parents be liable for restitution of up to $200.00 for each case of wilful damage to public property by their children. Our town council would be well advised to instruct its building in- spector to release these figures with- out further delay. The handling of public funds is public business. study by any taxpayer. The collection of public funds by the building department should cer- tainly be readily available without question or reservation of any kind to every citizen of Richmond Hill. Town council should not attempt to restrict or censor this information in any way whatsoever. The action of Mr. Hollowell in refusing to divulge this information only raises grave doubts in the minds of the public as to why council should adopt such a line of action. What has council or its building department to hide? :vwvvvvwwwwvwwwwwwwmxV, I FOR RESULTS “LIBERAL” CLASSIFIED TU. 4-1105 0R AV. 5-8316 May 24, 1962 -- â€"- y... yr-..~y-u_ by the Christian education department of the Thorn- hill United Church they have just completed a suc- cessful season of Scottish country dancing with child- ren four to 12. Since my young daughter was a mem- ber of this popular dancing group, I have been able to observe the fine results that have been obtained, and I’m grateful, as I feel sure the other parents are grateful to Maureen and Alan Foster for helping our children to express themselves creatively. With infinâ€" ite patience and imagination they have managed to transmit their sense of rhythm to them as well as a spirit of fellowship and fun. Having seen how shy and inhibited some of these children were, it was quite a. revelation to see them emerge with confidence and a. measure of grace. I’m sorry when the dandelion becomes old but the point is. it was useful for a little while. It reminds me of the shortness of our own life. Our lives too have its brightness and promise. Our roots grow strong as we build our families or serve others in the community and mature in our philosophy of living. We, too, have to come to terms with life as the dan- deli‘m- If we’re IUCRY. we too, will have the privilege of growing old. “ ‘ It * w :- SCO'I'I‘ISH COUNTRY DANCING SUCCESSFUL â€" THANKS TO ALAN AND MAUREEN FOSTER Last fall, I introduced two very charming people to this column. Alan and Maureen Foster of Wood- ward Avenue from the Highland Park area. Sponsored _ ___..___, V“..- M. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Lean. Since the Footlights Club was organized, many fine and outstanding plays have been directed by Mrs. Priestman and presented success- fully to the public. How many remember the excell- ent performances in “Charley’s Aunt,” “The Years Between,” “When We Are Married,” “Quiet Week- end," “The Night Is My Enemy," “Dicken’s Christmas Carol”, “See How They Run”, “Trial By Jury”, and finally the anniversary play . . . “Pool’s Paradise”. The Footlights Club has also presented six one-act plays and spectacular Christmas pageants. According to report, the Footlights Club is gaining in prestige and power each succeeding year, and much of the in- spiration for its success is due to the amazing energy of this versatile and talented woman . . . Betty Priestman. * * * * * * THE LESSON OF THE DANDELION Many people complain about the Dandelion. No doubt they think of the time when Dandelion roots grow so big and strong that they threaten to choke the grass. Perhaps they unconsciously resent the grey heads of the aged Dandelions. Somehow I like to see the dandelions blazing on the lawns . . . fields or in the wayside ditches. They seem to challenge the very sun as their golden light leaps from many a nook and corner. The dandelion flaunts its wealth in the pathway of the rich and scatters largess where there is desolation and barreness. This sunny flower pro- vokes a gladness in me as does the laughter of happy children. She is a member of the Heliconian Club in Toron- to, a club for the woman professional artist, and a member of the Dickens’ Fellowship Society, and it was here that her keen interest in acting was aroused. This is- the tenth anniversary of the Footlights Club, and it was commemorated with the successful presen- tation of “Pool’s Paradise,” under the capable direc- torship of Betty Priestman, The nucleué of the Footlights Club was formed by the Priestman family and it included Harry and Joan lddon, Bgft an‘nejl, Ruth Collins, Jane MacLaren and Mrs. Priestman has been a hardworking church- woman most of hertxlife. She was "on the Toronto Diocesan Board of the Anglican church and was Dorâ€" cas secretary for five years in charge of the bales. She was treasurer of the board for five years, and now is President of the WA. at Holy Trinity. Prior to Mrs. Priestman’s interest in drama, she was widely known as a coloratura soprano and L.T.C. M. at the Royal Conservatory. She is also a gold med~ allist of the Royal Conservatory. She studied music in New York. Her radio experience is considerable. She sang over CBC in the earlier days of radio and also on station CKGW. She sang light opera from Gilbert and Sullivan and acted in musical comedy. Her con- tribution assinger and soloist in the churches has been tremendous. She sang for 15 years at the Church of St. Annes on Dufferin. She was soloist at Simpson’s Avenue United Church and she was soloist at West- minster for five years. She also sang with the Bach Choir. Now, she sings in the Holy Trinity Choir in Thornhill. BETTY PRIESTMAN -â€" AND THE FOOTLIGHTS CLUB Betty Priestman, her husband Roger, and sons Bob and Peter of 70 Grandview Ave., are a real theatâ€" rical family. Even before they made their home in the Highland Park area, they started a Footlights club down at the Church of the Messiah on Avenue Road, and it flourished for three years. When they moved to Highland Park eleven years ago . . . ardent churchworker, singer and drama enthusiast, Betty Priestman, along with her family began a new Foot- lights club, sponsored by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Thornhill. The membership of this club includes people from other denominations. One of the saddest things that can happen to a community is to allow their tennis court to deteriorate because of apathy and lack of interest on the part of its ‘members. There is nothing that adds more to a community than to have tennis courts that are be- ing constantly used by its members. It is a pleasure to watch them playing, garbed of course. in the tra- ditional whites. Do not allow tennis to die out from lack of interest. Keep teaching the young to play as they are the future adults who will keep this great game alive. Certainly, the greatest benefit that tennis gives its followers is the means to keep physically fit. It helps to increase powers of co-ordination and alert- ness. It aids in making a more graceful-looking body. I believe that all young people should be encouraged to play tennis. I would like to see tennis included on the sports programmes of the high schools. Students should be taught at least the basic fundamentals of the game. Who knows, one of them might go on to be champion in their area or province. Tennis is the most valuable sport you can learn. It is valuable because it is an individual sport and is more easily carried on in adult life than team sport which takes considerable effort to organize in the press of the business and professional worlds. Tennis, because of small requirements of time and playing space, and its comparatively inexpensive equipment make it an ideal sport for almost any age group and also for those of different income levels. The tennis season is here again. Join your local tennis club or renew your membership, whatever the case may be. Then get those racquets out of the cup- board and gather up your old tennis balls. They’ll be plenty good enough for the first few practices. hmbling ANYONE FOR TENNIS? By Elizabeth Kelson T’Ol/Ul WOODBRIDG-E â€" Cocktail bars and dining lounges were decis- ively rejected by the voters. The Wodbridge vote on coek- tail bars was: No. 555, Yes, 304. The dining lounge vote was: No, 496. Yes, 367. A total of 898 per- sons out of an eligible 1.332 cast ballots. Richmond Hill Branch 375 Dawn Wind by Rosemary Sut- ‘clifle - Oxford $3.75. A story of sixth-century Britain and the years after the Saxon victory at Aqua~e Sulis. Fourteen-year-old Owain. wounded and orphaned, gives himself as a thrall to the Saxon Boernwulf to save the life of another British waif, Re- gina. After years of thralldom. Owain earns freedom and joints the warriors whose campaigns will pave the way to a united‘ country. As usual, Miss Sutcliffe‘ ,Madcap Mystery by Karin Anckarsvard - Harcourt $3.25. Another fine story from this xswed-ish author who has given us so many good portrayals of teen-age life in Sweden. Read- ers will be struck by the simil- arities of school life in Sweden and Canada and the easy hand- ling of the problem of the bad effect on a school class of a new girl of marked sophistica- tion and wealth. The mystery element in the story is satisfac- tory yet not fantastic. This makes excellent reading for the 12 to 16 year-old. ‘ Carrville Road One Block west of Yonge St. All Veterans Welcome The Secret World of Oz by Pierre Berton - Little, Brown, $3.75. The author of this de- lightful fantasy for children will be no stranger to York County residents. Using his own children as models for the characters in his book, Mr. Ber- ton has created a make-believe story which can compare fav- ourably with the best in fan- tasy. The children with their dog Yukon King and their cat Earless Osdick descend through a door in their playhouse floor to the home of the 0g people. These little green people live along tunnels and an under- ground river, and they speak and play the roles of comicabook people discovered in books ‘dragged down from above. This whole new world and the ad- venturous children who discover and finally conquer it ’are very well portrayed. Adult readers will recognize the familiar sat- irical Berton touch. which makes this a book for the whole fam- ily to enjoy. j BOOK REVIEWS FROM THE RICHMOND HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY This week we would like to review some of the In spring books for Boys and Girls. The Tale of the Turnip by Anita Hewitt â€" McGraw - Hill $2.50. A read aloud version of an old folk-tale. In a little house on a hill lived an old couple, their grandchild. a cat and a mouse. One of the turnips that grandfather planted grew to en- ormous size; repeated tries at pulling the enormous vegetab- le from the ground availed no- thing until the little mouse add- ed his strength to the others. Attractive line drawings in earthy colours add to this pic- ture book for 4 to 8 year olds. The Rice Bowl Pet by P. M. Martin - Crowell $3.50. A de- lightful story of a Chinese fam- ily in San Francisco. The story is about Ah Jim’s efforts to find a pet which is small enough to fit into his rice bowl (his mo- ther's stipulation) and yet which is alive and warm and pleasant to hold (his own requirements). Well told, with humour in the writing and bright, appropriate illustrations, this will appeal to any child from 4 to 8. HOBULEINI of each month at 8 pm Use your headâ€"and SAVE! Check Slate Farm‘s low insurance rates tor careful driversâ€"rates so low that one out of two may save important dol- lars. Call today! We feel it is most important to the success of our undertak- ings to keep our members and the parish at large informed of our various functions. both spir- itual and social. To this end. we On behalf of the Catholic Women's League of our parish, I wish to express our very sin- cere appreciation to you for publishing the activities of our council in “The Liberal". Canadian Legion James Grainger Dear Mr. Editor Have You Read These? 130 Yonge St. S. Richmond Hill. Ont. TU. 4-1529 “Dear Mr. Editor” REGULAR MEETING Second Monday LEGION HALL NANCE vacuum ‘0!" .' TORONTO PASCHAL C.W.L BAYLON h; Richmond STARTING FRIDAY, MAY 25“: NIGHTLY AT 7:30 P.M. for I week Muiinees Sulurday 61 Sunday May 26 & 27 at 1:30 P.M. f THE MOST HONORED % g PICTURE OEflHEM ALL! RICHMOND HILL has applied her superior writ- ing style to the faithful recreâ€" ation of a period in history. For the 12 to 16-year-old. ‘ The Tower and the Traitors ‘by Barbara L. Picard - Putnam 133.00. The fascinating and often grim stories of some of the most celebrated prisoners of the Tower of London are skillfully told here. There is a brief ac- count of the Tower itself, and then the book tells of the many high-born who have plotted ag- ainst the sovereign or who have themselves been the victims of plots. The drawings add authen- ticity and drama to this historlc account. feel you have contributed great- ly by your co-operaflon in pub- lishing write-ups or announce- ments of our endeavours and we are very grateful to you for your courtesy and assistance at all times. Hoping that we may count on your continued co-operation, I remain. PRICES THIS ENGAGEMENT ONLY . EVENINGS MAT ADULTS $1.00 CHILDREN SOC ADULTS 75c Pass list suspended for thisr engagement on]? Your: very truly. 1111‘s. Carroll Durrant Steeles Ave. West Press Convener, §L Paschal Baylon THURSDAY. MAY 24 AT 9 RM. BOB BABCOCK PRESENTS AMATEUR TALENT SHOW l’lus Country and Western Stage Show and Current Movie at 7 and 10 p.m THE COMANCHEROS TECHNICOLOR ‘2 Ina-la 0- CAMERA 65 the new [SJQCOI’IJ jéougéb - o Montreal. on the other hand, is more practical about its “cleanest alley” contest, giving only gold- plated garbage cans to the bordering residents â€" who have been putting their garbage out the FRONT door. TKCHNICOLOR ‘ CAMERA El “OTTAWA â€" After living out of a suitcase for 18 straight days, Liberal Leader Lester Pearson fi- nally came to grips with a staggering laundry problem and flew back to Ottawa Saturday night for a day of rest” . . . In a Laundromat? Pembroke is again staging its Golden Garbage (Jan contest. The tidiest housewife in‘town will re- ceive a gold carbage can and a dozen roses every week for a year. There are also $1000 in cash prizes â€" possibly for figuring out what anyone could DO with a gold garbage can. British Columbia has sentenced 104 Doukhobor terrorists to prison since the start of the year. These are the “Sons of Freedom” and, having lost their freedom, they will now have to be sons of something else. Who put the $1000 in the deputy commissioner's flower pot? Who cares? The ‘really big’ problem is in our local baseball: Who puts the nickels in the coffee Students in St. John's NJ Minister with God Save the Que Maritimes . . . Proving that d member the second verse either O Yesterday’s SAVAGE SPECTACLE! DEDICATED LOVE! od Save the Queen,â€" and God Sa;7e_ Prpving that; down-easters can’t re- news is Johp‘s _N.B. greeted From the pages of the world’s all-time beat-selling novelâ€"come: a. motion picture of towering love and overpowering adventure Iuch u the ureen has never seen! MATIN EES WINNER OF 11 , ACADEMY AWARDS by George Mayan not necessarily dead. OF THE YEAR! CHILDREN 500 "BEST PICTURE" Including the Prime