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2 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, October Pamphlet Tells Of Early Pioneer Coach Lines (By M. J. Dawson) “Hurrah for a cheap ride. Palmer’s ’Bus Line not to be beaten! The sub- scriber, thanking the public for past patronage announces that he has reduc- , r}. minim A gloomy forecast for the small homeowner is contained in a state- ment by the Minister of Education for Alberta, speaking to the Canad- ian Education Association. The min- ister A. O. Aalborg said that the cost of education in Canada will al- most triple by 1970 to total $3.6 blllion. This, he continued, would represent ten per cent of national personal income. 4.“: nun. v v..â€" Shouldn't we in the troubled and uncertain state the world finds itself today take time not only to thank our Creator for the produce of our farms but also for the Christian heritage we as a nation enjoy. Unfortunately, too many of us are prone to take our Christian tradition and freedom of worship for granted. We can attend the church of our choice without fear of reprisals from a hostile government. No dictator- ship forces us into bitter comprom- ises in order to keep our churches Mr. Aalborg likened the course of education in Canada to a car climbing a steeply graded mountain road with the engine starting to boil from the strain. He said there are no plateaus ahead in sight where it would be‘ possible to take a. breather: In the years between 1954 and 1961 students in Canadian schools increased in number from 3,000,000 to 4,100,000, according to Mr. Aal- borg. The increasing number of babies born each year insures that the number of children requiring an education will continue to grow at an alarming rate fromryear to year. _ Next Monday is Thanksgiving and most families will mark the oc- casion with the traditional turkey dinner complete with all the trim- mings. Thanksgiving is a North Am- erican observance dating back to the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers on the shore of Massachusetts. With a firm belief in God these early settlers took time to thank our Lord for a bounti- ful harvest. _ A __ . . nu wuwywuuuuu Iv vvlllJ c “UII‘. v . . u - . v u . v . c _‘ U I. a aublcrlption Esta $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 EDWARD MURPHY, News Editor “Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa" Education Costs Will Triple Next Eight Years A Givid examplé of the-popula- An Independent Weekly: Established 1879 (Eb: liberal 'll‘hanksgiving I962 NOT TO BE 3383!“! n PBS?!“ TORONTO, open. Freedom of worship is linked with our historic struggle for parliap mentary government and free ballot. The Christian church has been in the forefront of the fight for individual rights and social and economic jus- tice. Society today would have prec- ious little freedom or respect for the dignity of man if it wasn’t for the teachings of our Lord and Saviour. The winds of change are blow- ing hard through many parts of the world today. We in Canada are not torn by war or revolution or such natural calamities as famine or earth- quake. However, regardless of whatever the future holds for us as a nation, with the effects of automation, nuc- lear energy, and biological discover- ies, let us not lose sight of our Chris- tian heritage and let us at this Thanksgiving 1962 reaffirm our faith in God. tion explosion still taking place in Richmond Hill, and which will con- tinue to augment the burden of pro- viding accommodation and teachers by the various school boards, was the statement made at a recent meeting that three homes in 9. Richmond Hill subdivision contain nineteen child»- ren, who will have to be educated. This is more than half a classroom. The only prospect for relief from increasingly heavy taxation for school purposes the property owner has is a considerably larger assump- tion of educational costs by higher levels of government. Public, sep- arate and high school boards may also help by cutting costs to the bone, and resisting pressure to add “frills” to buildings and curriculum. We are not advocating elimination of those things which are necessary to provide a. good, well-rounded educa- tion, but of extras, the total cost of which may well prove more than we can afford in the face of providing education for millions and millions of young Canadians. ed the fares on his bus line to and from Toronto, and that no pains will be spared to accommodate the public either in carrying passengers or parcels and that my drivers are ever ready to attend 4, 1962 ‘ An item in the metropolitan press recently should give Rich- mond H111 taxpayers food for serious thought. The news item was date lined St. Thomas and stated that city council raised the mayor’s salary to $2,500.00 and the salaries of aldermen to $550.00, ARE WE PAYING OUR MAYOR TOO MUCH? Dear Mr. Editor: V St. Thomas is a city with a population much larger than Richmond Hill and my interest was aroused in view of the fact that early this year our town council unanimously raised the salary of our mayor to $4,250. The change was efiective Janu- ary lst, 1962. and the former salary of our mayor was $2,500. I )econc/ j/mug/lb. . Richmond Hill taxpayers are understandably concerned with a tax rate which continues to increase year after year and this “Dear Mr. Editor” Richmond Hill’s “approved in principle” swim- ming pool is in the hands of a pool committee. Let’s do it up right and also appoint a diving board. “Red” Kelly, Liberal MR and (ML) says he has taken his skates to Ottawa and hopes to find somewhere to skate. Well, in this case he could go elong with Mr. Diefenbaker if he doesn’t mind thin ice. Progress Department An American doctor has informed a group of 150 G.P.’s in Toronto that they are being replaced by a. new type of practitioner, the RD. or family doctor. That old‘stocking-stuffer the Gyroscope is being freshly marketed as: The Torque-a-Top â€" The Amaz- ing Space-age Toy! Ontario’s portable pension plan is being opposed by a religious sect on the grounds that they are against ALL forms of insurance . . . Wonder how they feel about garbage collection? Magistrate Hollinrake complains that Richmond Hill’s new magistrate’s court isn’t getting any gen- uine criminals . . . It’s the lousy bus service! After all these years of avoiding the kisses of European and Canadian beauties Nate Phillips was finally kissed at the firemen’s convention â€" by an Hawaiian girl . . . Isn’t that a hula-va note? Maybe Toronto football fans should start to call their de-feetball team the Argo-nets. Southern Alberta is readying 1200 sheep for a special shipment to Cuba . . . Looks like Fidel is run- ning out of Russian wool to pull over the Cuban eyes. An economist from the University of British Columbia says the Canadian dollar will likely remain cheaper than the US. dollar for 40 years . . . Unless, in 40 years, the Canadian dollar IS the US. dollar. Sir Oswald Mosley, after being booed, hissed, and hanged in effigy in Buffalo, says he would be glad to speak in Canada if his reception were as good . . . And this is one part of Canada that'would‘7like to improve Buffalo’s “receptidn”. ' North York has decided it won’t have any side- walks on a street known as Mocassin Trail . . . Sort of like Toronto’s John St., eh? by George Mayo: 0 Yesterday's news is not necessarily dead. A poster bearing this wording was published by Jno. Palmer Jr. of the Palmer House, Richmond Hill, dated July 17, 1876, and was reproduced as the cover of a quarterly pamphlet by the Ford Motor Company of Canada. for the third quarter of this year. A copy of this pamphlet distributed by Godson Motors Ltd. of Peterborough, has been loaned to “The Liberal”. to the errands of patrons. This ’Bus leaves Elgin Corners and Richmond Hill every morning (Sundays excepted), and returns from Toronto in the after- noon.” The three hour journey by stagecoach to what is now downtown Toronto (the return journey having higher hills to climb took an extra half hour) was to be provided for 40 cents single, 75 cents return. In 1962, the same journey by TTC transportation costs local residents 5215c single, $1.05 return. The reproduced “flyer” brings to mind several facets of Richmond Hill history. In 1876 Richmond Hill as a village was only three years old, having been incorporated in 1873, although settle- ment of the area started in 1797. Palmer’s ’Bus Line was begun in 1870 and bus service was continued by this line, and by its successor, the Thompson Bus Line, until the coming of the radial in 1892. Several years ago the last coach on the run was dis- covered by the TTC rotting away behind the Trench Wagon Works, Yonge Street at Lorne Avenue. The company acquir- ed it and had it rebuilt in its original state. It now holds an honored place in the exhibition of methods of trans- portation in the city of Toronto. Thir- teen years ago when Richmond Hill Ag- ricultural Society celebrated its centen- nial, the Thompson stage coach return- ed to the Hill to lead the parade. In 1952 Richmond Hillites again stirred to a page of the town’s history, when the stagecoach was used in a demonstration of the development of mail delivery, sharing the limelight With Indian run- ners. steam trains and helicopters, concern mounts as we won will face the responsibility of elect- ing a council for next year. Judging by the St. Thomas news item one reason for our tax increases may be that we treat ourselves to the luxury of too much high priced help. It is notable that St. Thomas City Council made the increase effec- tive next January before which time the electors will have the opportunity of expressing their approval or disapproval. This manner of dealing with council salaries was very different from the action of our town council in bringing a salary increase right after they were elected.‘ I am sure many taxpayers in‘ Richmond Hill will wonder why1 we pay our mayor $4,250.00 when the mayor of the city of St. Thomas gets only $2,500.00. James Gralnger, Yonge St. S. which carried the mail from the local post office to the exhibition grounds. The Palmer House owned and oper- ated by the same John Palmer and a regular stagecoach stop, stood on the comer of Yonge and Arnold Streets. Wm. Harrison, Richmond Hill historian of the late nineteenth century, describes this hotel as “built with an old-fashion- ed fireplace with its capacious chimneys, wide-brick jams and broad stone hearth. The landlord, anxious to please, would, as an encouragement to each new ar- rival. with his long iron poker give an extra poke to the back-log and look with self satisfaction on the great blaze. The cheery fireplace was the ‘news depot’ of those days, where markets and events past and passing were discussed, inter- spersed with personal experience of Iroughing it in the bush’ by the neigh- bors.” The frame hotel of 1876 was later replaced by a brick building now housing stores and apartments. The bill was printed by The Herald, predecessor of “The Liberal" which dates back to July 1, 1878. The first newspaper published in Richmond Hill was the York Ridings Gazette on June 12, 1857. Later the same year, under new ownership the name was changed to “British Tribune". In March, 1858. the plant again changed hands, and the paper came out as the “Commonwealth”. A year later, it became “The York Her- ald.” From 1863 to 1865 publication was suspended, although the job print- ing department continued to operate. “The Herald" expired in the early part of 1878. The Ford publication, which fea- tures this handbill, contains an interest- ing story of stagecoaching and its im- portance in the development of our country. Written by Marsh Jeanneret and Eleanor Harman. “No Faster Than A Horse” says in part of stagecoaching: Stagecoaching was more than a. name attached to the closed carriages that travelled between the urban centres in pioneer days. It described a highly complicated and well-organized system of posting houses at regular intervals THE ORCHESTRA STARTS ITS SECOND YEAR Sunday night. September 23rd. the Richmond Hill Sym- phony Orchestra started on the second year of musical actl-‘ ‘vlty and under the able baton of conductor Arthur Burgin, a most pleasing initial rehearsal was experienced. At this stage of constructionl there is still the unknown factor of exact membership since many new faces continually show up to add to the strength of the musical group. In later rehearsals the group will take on form as far as the various chairs of musicianship are con- cerned, however, there is no lack of willing and capable musicians at present and before long the orchestra will appear l public as a first rate musical organization and one to be proud of. The continuation of the or- chestra is not without prob- lems. even though they be con- sidered as pleasant ones, but when one realizes that in every case each member provides his or her, own instruments even as at last year’s concert right down to the expensive timpany and percussion equipment. Mr. Burgin has been more than in- volved by maintaining a music- al library without which there would be no sound, thus no or- chestra. The Department of Ed- ucation with offices on Jarvis Street in Toronto maintains a fairly adequate music library for orchestras such as this and while by no means complete it has been a big help to Mr. Burg'ln in these stages of oper- anon. This first rehearsal also saw the first executive take office with Mr. Joseph Rabinowitch as president, George Moseley as the vicedpresident, Mrs. Beth Harwood as secretary-treasurer, Gerald Longworbh as member- ship chairman and in addition three directors, Mr. George Burgin, Mr. Jack Larkin and Mr. Frank Carr, were elected. So now the orchestra in its‘ second year of activities is tale} ln-g shape. With the advent of such cultural activities taking place here in Richmond Hill the major problem facing the future will be a proper place to show off our ‘wares' and this would mean a concert hall or auditorium suitable for such occasions. Perhaps we too might have our‘Linvcoln Centre' as Was opened this month in New York City. But then if it took New York «hat long we must need be patient. The O'- Keecfe Centre certainly solved major problems in Toronto and in our own comparative way we should also be looking into the future when beautiful parks and concert halls become a way of life and not a taxpayers' nightmare. â€"THEâ€" MUSIC BOX Ray Stephens DIRECTOR FOR THE CANADIAN BUREAU FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC â€" DICK EDMUNDS . Richard Edmunds, 72 Centre Street West Richmond Hill, is certainly no stranger to “The Lib- eral.” His name has been associated with cultural activities in the district for the past 24 years. He is manager of the music department of the Canadian National Exhibition. He began his church choir work in 1902. He was associated with Gitz Rice in 1916, and organized the Toronto Boulevard Singers in Toronto in 1933. He has directed choirs in St. Timothy’s Anglican, and Chalmer’s Presbyterian Church. He has been bari- tone soloist for Woodgreen United Church and the St. James Bond Church of the Messiah. He was choir director in St. Mary’s Anglican Church from 1939 to 1940. His vast experience in the world of music was put to good use when he took charge of the Richmond Hill Choral Society 1940 to 1941 and he has directed the York Choraliers from 1958 to the present time. Mr. Edmunds has also been known for his inter- est in the Scouting movement and in the Lions Club activities. He was Scoutmaster of the Richmond Hill Boy Scout Troop from 1939 to 1940. He became As- sistant District Commissioner of the York Central District Boy Scouts Association from 1941 to 1950. Following this he was the district commissioner of the South Lake Simcoe District from 1951 to 1952. He joined the Richmond Hill Lions in 1931 and he became district governor in 1951. Mr. Edmunds joined the Canadian Bureau for the Advancement of Music in 1953. He explained that the bureau was organized to promote music for its value to the individual and the community. The work of the bureau is to assist in forming choral and or- chestral work in schools and was one of the main factors, years ago, in having music made part of the school curriculum. “Ever since I joined the bureau, this has been a part of our work,” said Mr. Edmunds. “It is through our efforts that the Province of New Brunswick ag- reed to make music a credit in matriculation exam- ination.” “Let us come before his presence with thanks- giving,” . . . Psalm 95:2. How ancient these word's are, but even so they still apply in the twentieth cen- tury. Thankfulness to a Supreme Being for life’s benefits was a primary institution of man, and it was told in the literature and religious creed of every race. The act of giving thanks to God lifts us into a right relationship with life. We recognize a Power greater than we are and yet not separate from us; a Power that bestows abundantly according to our be- lief and acceptance. 0n the National day of Thanks- giving, let us turn our thoughts to God and say with the poet: “Guardian, Guide and Stay, Thy word our law, Thy paths, our chosen way.” It is Mr. Edmund’s opinion that in many cases the home and school associations do not take enough interest in the music program of the school. Music is one of the real outlets for people; gives them a means of self-expression second to none. But only through the weight of public opinion can music reach the importance it deserves. In conclusion Mr. Edmunds said, “Parents must also be interested to have their children participate in music. If a child is studying music, certain set times should be laid down for practice. Both parents and child must be in agreement on the time, and then the parent must see to it that it is carried out. In addition, parents should be sure practice does not be- come drudgery. It is better to have two short prac- tices a day, rather than one long one.’ (Next week, Mr. Edmunds will explain the activities of the bureau) along every route being served, where fresh teams of horses had to be ready to be “hitched in" the moment that the posting horn from the incoming stage could be heard. Driving a four-horse team from the top of a weaving stagecoach was no job for weaklings, and the men who held the reins were for the most part a. rug- ged, hard-bitten lot. Quoting people Who had of necess- ity used this means of transportation the writers describe a stagecoach as “a mighty heavy, clumsy convenience, hung on leather springs, and looking for all the world as if elephants alone could move it along." One reason why the stagecoaches were not sprung to give a softer ride was that the roads of the day would have bounced lighter vehicles into the ditch or have catapulted top-side pass- engers to the ground before they had travelled half a mile. Stagecoach travel was a necessary evil, unpleasant at the best of seasons. But in the spring. when the snow melted and the frost was coming out of the ground, comfort was at its lowest and a. new adventure lay in store at every hol- low in the road. This was the terrible time of year when it was too late for sleighs and too early for wheeled ve- hicles of any kind. Concluding, the writers say “The traveller who pulls off the road to rest beside any main highway today may just possibly hear the clatter of gallop- ing hoofs and the rattle of coach wheels as he drowses off. And if the time of day is right, he may even hear the piercing note of a post-horn blown to warn the hostler at the next post-house down the road to have a fresh team of horses ready for the approaching stage- coach.” We wonder what the ghostly driv- ers and passengers of these phantom coaches think of the smooth surface, the Wide expanses, the easy grades and i3; teeming traffic of Yonge Street in 2. by Elizabeth Kelson THANKSGIVING U19 .Nroun Phone: TUrner 4-1212 FREE PARKING AT REAR Continuous Daily From 7 pm. Saturday From 6 pm. Saturday Matinee. 2 pan. “Journey to the 7th Planet” Thurs., Fri., Sat, October 4, 5, 6 SPECIAL HOLIDAÂ¥ MIDNITE SHOW SUNDAY, OCT. 7, 12:05 Thurs., Friday, last com- plete show 8.30 pm. Mon., Tues., Wed., Oct. 8, 9, 10 Holiday Matinee Mon., Oct. 8, 2 pm. PULSATING HORROR! Saturday Matinee 2 pm. only \wwfi“ “\xw. 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