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This summer marks two decades of Conservative rule in Ontario, the party having returned to power in 1943 under the leadership of George Drew. Following Mr. Drew’s resigâ€" nation in order to enter the federal field, Leslie Frost was elected party leader and premier in 1949. Premier Roberts succeeded Mr. Frost in October 1961. In York North both the Liberâ€" als and the N.D.P. have nominated their candidates in preparation for the vote expected this fall. The Lib- eral nominee is Donald Plaxton, 37. a former member of Richmond Hill With all the signs pointing to a provincial election this fall, the tempo of political activity in York North is increasing by the day. The present provincial government was elected in June 1959 and could, if it so wish- ed, hold office until June 1964. How- ever its legislative program and the many nomination meetings govern- ment members are holding are signs pointingto an early election. At his recent nomination meet- ing Mr. Allan Lawrence, the Conser- vative member of the legislature for Toronto St. George, forecast Premier John Robarts will announce the date of the election right after Labour Day with the actual voting being held in the first week of October. Mental illness is the number one health problem facing this province and nation today. On every hand we hear of the terrible toll it is taking in terms of human suffering and despair. The York County Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association is actively engaged in fighting men- tal illness in a practical way. How- ever, like so many good causes, the work of the association requires the financial support of our people if it is to maintain and extend this badly needed health service. To this end the association is holding its annual drive for funds on June 3 and 4. Authorities estimate one half of the hospital beds in this country are occupied by psychiatric patients. Speaking at the annual meeting of the York County association in March, Ontario Health Minister Dr. Matthew Dymond said a major por- tion of his department’s current budget will go towards fighting mental illness and retardation. This year in Ontario our government will spend $58 million on maintenance of mental hospitals plus another $20 million on new construction, all of which attests to the economic importance of the problem to say nothing of it in terms of human suf- fering. Dr. E. S. L. Govan of the University of Toronto’s School of Social Work estimates that one in every 20 Canadians needs psychiat- ric treatment. Four permanent firefighters will be added to Vaughan Township’s volunteer fire department. according to a recent decision of Vaughan Council. Vaughan has fire halls at Maple, Richvale. Woodbridge and Robinson Cotton Mills serving an area of 116 square miles. The four b‘rigades are manned by 45 volunteer firemen under the direction of James Davidson who combines the duties of police chief and fire chief for the township. The permanent staff will be at- tached to the Maple Fire Hall be- cause of its central location and be- cause it receives the most fire calls. Traditionally fire departments in this district have been manned by volunteers. who have carried out their duties with great devotion and enthusiasm, and devoting many hours to the study of the most effec- tive methods of fire fighting. Al- though some have lived at great dis- tance from the fire halls, and others have had to leave their businesses to help extinguish reported blazes. the promptness of their response to the alarm has been nothing short of amazing. Reéruiting of volunteer firemen is becoming more difficult 1n the dormitory areas, where so few of the â€"v An Independent Weekly: Established 1878 4 Subscription 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 THOMAS W. LAZENBY, News Editor A Permanent Fire Brigade THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario. Thursday. Ontario Election This Fall “Authorized as éécond class mail. Post Office Department, Ottawa" One could go on and on quoting Support Your Menlal Health Drive 05139 litheral Town Council and public school board. Active in community affairs, Mr. Plaxton was the Liberal stand- ard bearer in 1959. The N.D.P. candidate is Robert McVey a Mark- ham Village lawyer. Mr. McVey was nominated in the spring of 1962. The plans of the Social Credit are unknown. In the last two federal elections their candidates did very poorly, losing their deposits on both occasions. The Conservatives have yet to hold their nominating convention. The big question is whether or not the present provincial member, Lex Mackenzie, who at 78 is the Dean of the House. will seek a further term. A resident of Woodbridge, Mr. Mac- kenzie has represented this riding at Queen’s Park continuously since 1945. If Mr. Mackenzie does retire, it is expected former County Warden William Hodgson of King Township and King Township Councillor Will- iam Curran, who last week was el- ected president of the Tory riding association, will be among those seeking the nomination. One thing is certain. York North’s normally lazy summer days will this year bring a resurgence of “politicking” at the provincial level in preparation for the expected vot- ing this fall. statistics but all simply point up the salient fact that mental illness is a major health problem in our society today. Under the circumstances a program aimed at prevention will assist people before their condition becomes serious enough to require hospitalization. The clinic is financed by the county, provincial and federal governments and has a professional staff of a psychiatrist, psychologist and a social worker. Another import- ant activity is the organization of 200 White Cross volunteers who pay regular visits to some 17 approved homes throughout the county. The volunteers assist men and women who are on their way back into society following their illness. Week- Organized in 1958, the York County mental health group is dependent on the generous support of our citizens in order to carry out its challenging work. The association is hoping to raise $10,000 this year. Its three main projects are the mental health clinic at Newmarket, a summer camp for emotionally dis- turbed children and a white cross centre. ly claéses are also being held for 25 emotionally disturbed children who require help. Your association can only expand its scope of assistance with the generous help of everyone. Men- tal illness is no longer hopeless, so please be generous when the canvas- sers call on June 3 and 4. men are employed in the community. With some members of a brigade being full time employees it is fear- ed that the attitude of potential vol- unteers may be -â€"- let George do it, he’s getting paid for it. Keeping volunteer fire departments up to strength may become an even great- er headache to municipal author- ities. At the same time the introduc- tion of a permanent staff can only mean an increase in fire department costs. A full time staff, of any size, is going to cost the taxpayers more money than a volunteer brigade. A council should ask themselves if the level of fire protection justifies the introduction of a permanent staff. There is also the question of main- taining good relations between the permanent and volunteer members of the brigade. .In 1962 actual expenditure for fire protection in Vaughan Town- ship was $29,265.36. A figure of $47,530 has been included in the 1963 budget for fire protection. Additions to equipment, planned for this year, are also included in this budgeted amount. This year the township was able to maintain the mill rate at the 1962 level for expenditures controll- ed by council. May 30. 1963 ' Rambling Around START," . . . JOHN PASSMORE John Passmore. your friendly water safety chairman of the Richmond Hill and District branch of the Red Cross and his family have lived on Yonge St., Richmond Hill for 18 years. His son, John Pass- more junior, a well known athlete and graduate of McMaster University will be teaching physical education at Bayview Secondary School next fall. Nancy is a grade 13 student in Richmond Hill High School, and Margaret, now in grade 8 is looking for- ward to high school next year. John Passmore senior has been profeSSor of| physical education at the Teacher Training College of the University of Toronto for the past 17 years. He is a former president of the Ontario Division of the Canadian Red Cross Society. During 1962 to 1963, he has served as the water safety chairman for the Richmond Hill branch. He highly recommends his successor, the new water safety chairman, Mrs. Lois Hancey, who has a good background of swimming and water safety activities to her credit. Mr. Passmore reported that he had excellent co-operation with all the principals of the public and separate schools and high schools of the area in the matter of distributing water safety literature and materials. Director John Hanna and his staff at the Thornhill Swimming Pool were responsible for the distribution of literature to the Thornhill schools. Many people came to see the water safety demonstra- tion at Camp Richildaca last year. Demonstrations of the new method of artificial respiration (mouth to mouth breathing) various swimming techniques, rescue methods and canoe safety were capany demon- strated. Demonstrations were conducted by Richi- ldaca instructor, Brian Orton and Ron Gibson as master of ceremonies. Thornhill Pool Director John Hanna along with his staff was responsible for the “Learn To Swim" classes. (John Hanna is a very active member of the water safety committee). The awards to the swim- mers were presented by the Richmond Hill branch.‘ At the annual meeting, a short time ago, the guest speaker was Mr. Graydon Riepart, director of the water safety program for Toronto branch who outlined facets of water safety in boating, swimming and artificial respiration. Mr. Passmore expressed his appreciation for the co-operation of “The Liberal” for their help in pro- moting water safety through the local press. The co-operation of T.V.; radio and the press everywhere have been most helpful. He emphasized the fact that the local branch of the Red Cross would be glad to supply speakers or panels if they should be desired by schools or organizations. Mr. Hanna of Thornhill Pool, Bill Babcock and Brian Orton of Richildaca are anxious to promote the idea of water safety as much as possible. Posters and window displays are available from your local branch. It is hoped that the picture of that charming little boy, “walter‘Safety’fiwill be a constant reminder to ob'ey swimming and boating rules. As Mr. Passmore is the retiring water safety chairman, he would like to say a public thank-you to Mrs. Jean Thomson, director of the Richmond Hill Recreation Committee. Mrs. Thomson, along with other members of the committee, has worked closely with the local Red Cross branch in the matter of water safety and “Learn To Swim” classes. ‘ 1 “Last year,” said Mr. Passmore, “the Butler and Baird Lumber Co. provided us with a truck and a driver. The local Red Cross constructed a water safety float on it.,and we took part in the Richmond Hill Sports, Parade. fl 0 l n: ,, ,.., He added that the water safety committee were hoping to do something like that again but the final details will be worked out at their next meeting of June 2nd. In'summing up, Mr. Passmore said that he was not completely satisfied with the results of the year’s work, for much remains to be done. How- ever he thinks that the branch has got off to a good start in Water Safety and will soon be planning bigger and better things. I, J.) I‘LALL-‘. u. D .u. __-__ “I would like to see,” he concluded. “better indoor and outdoor swimming facilities. This idea should be explored very carefully and I think that service clubs, school boards and the town council should be involved. Even though it is a large and expensive undertaking, the "ewards could be very great from such a project as this. It certainly would help to promote the cause of water safety eVen moie.” RY ELIZABETH KELSON “WATER SAFETY PROGRAM OFF TO A GOOD L “WRITING AND HOMEMAKING CAN GO TOGETHER” . . . Loraine Porter Forward â€" Rubaboo 2 is the 1963 anthology for ten to twelve year olds. The thirty-three selections include a story about a Newfoundland skipper, a humorous tale about a rooster that grew six feet tall; a biography of a famous Canadian painter, and “River Life” a nature story by our own Loraine Porter of Richmond Hill. What is a Rubaboo ? A rubaboo is a stew made from pemmican, flour, water, and preserved potatoes or wild onions. It nourished the Canadian Indians and sustained the Canadian explorers. When savory vegetables and herbs were added, it was transformed into a wonderfully appet- izing dish. So Rubaboo 2 is a blend of many wonderful stories by Canadian authors. Writing For Young Canada is a project of W. J. Gage Limited, to encour- age Canadian authors to create Canadian literature for children from six to 12 years old. Any Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada may submit a manuscript. It is the intention of the Gage firm to publish at least two anthologies a year, so it is to ,,_.:LA_._ ...:1‘I +451”. be hoped that enough Canadian writers will take advantage of this opportunity. Loraine Porter. the author of “River Life” a choice ingredient of Rubaboo 2, has a rich educational and writing background. She was born in London, Ontario, and moved to Toronto when her father became Rector of St. Jude’s Anglican Church. She attended Havergal College and Toronto University. She obtained her B.A. in 1940. She also took a sum- mer courSe at Marguerite Bourgeoys College in Montreal. During the last war, when her husband Stan was in England, she went to Mexico City with her friend, Edda Contrares, and studied Spanish literature at the University of_Mexico. n- n ,1“. llLbluvulv u- -..- -VW Fifteen years ago, Loraine and Stan Porter moved to five acres and a cottage north of Richmond Hill. It was then that she started free-lancing. She sold her first storiesito Bernard Braden Productions Lu any; 4-3;“- _--_-V of the CBC. When Bernie Braden went to England to act in a play with Lawrence Olivier, she had to find other markets, and so she wrote articles for Country Guide, Family Herald, Winnipeg Free Press, Farmer’s Advocate, Liberty, Globe and Mail, Cana‘ dian Grocer. and Canadian Scene. She won the I.O.D.E. prize of $100 for her story “The First Can- adian" which was printed in Echoes magazine. In the United States, Loraine sold stories to Children‘s Friend, a Salt Lake City publication. and to “Popular (Continued on Page 17)‘ 21:2; l~SDecona/ 3400945 . More than anything else in Ottawa. one is struck these days by the wonderfully bus- iness-like atmosphere created by the new government. These are the 60 Days of Decision and the new ministers have their departments humming at a great rate preparing the leg- islatton to be put before Parlia- ment. THE BIG PRIORITY There is one priority above all others and that is the Lib- eral government‘s campaign pledge to go to work at once to stimulate the economy. Al- ready, the atmosphere has been created and work on new measures to achieve this de- monstrates there will be no frills until the basic job is un- derway. By the time this column apâ€" pears, some of the new legis- lation to make jobs and spur the industrial growth rate will be ready for the 26th Parlia~ ment which opened as promised on May 16. ' NEW ECONOMIC COUNCIL The measures being put be~ fore this -session of Parliament to make jobs and develop our economy include establishment (Continued On Page 17) And speaking of the Star: Its boating editor estimates that there are 22,000 trailer boats in the Metro area â€" with practically nowhere to launch them. We mention this to save you counting them on the next holiday week-end. Britain’s law-makers are working on a “kiss- and-make-up” bill aimed at saving tottering mar- riages. Well, off hand, we’d say the bill was un- necessary; in any “tottering” marriage the partners must be kissing and making-up occasionally. John Diefenbaker is reported to be acting “like a tiger” in his old role as Opposition Leader . . . Or maybe more like a bear â€" after hibernation. NATO Dinner: Fish and Quips â€" heading in the Toronto Star. About the only way we could top this is to denounce it in “The Liberal" (Est. 1878) as being facetious and undignified . . . and wait for the Star toAsupply the second heading: Students at Metro’s Vaughan Road Collegiate are protesting the school’s passing-along of an increase in the price of their lunch-time milk. This is one time, at least, when modern educators can’t be ac- cused of leaving students unprepared for real-life conditions. A report from Montreal says the FLQ's home- made bombs are set off by “dollar watches” . . . This HAS to be a case where something was lost in the translation. Either that, or use of the “dollar watch” expression indicates that the papers are sending their senile, expendable reporters to the bomb sites. Toronto’s cemetery workers have just negotiat- ed an agreement for “more money for less work”. We were going to remark that this could lead to an increase in the “cost of leaving” until We had an uneasy second thought about that: “less work” . . . Surely they wouldn’t? . . . Not compacts! Dave Mickie (the what’s-it on CKEY) estimates that 80% of his listeners hear him on transistor radios. This supports a theory we have: A transistor radio can make any announcer sound unintelligible; ergo: On a transistor radio Dave Mickie may sound normal. But then, how do we account for the music? Lilacs have the mystery of fog in their blossoms; ’Tis said they came from England in the long, long ago; Pioneers who cherished them brought a piece of homeland To plant beside their cabins, or wherever they would grow. So plan to have a lilac tree just beneath your window, And in the nights of Maytime, when leaves are quiet with rain, The fragrance of its snowy plumes will drift about your garden, ' And bring you back a vanished hour and make you young again. I In the field of FM radio, both CFRB and CHFI are broadcasting in stereo â€"- but it seems more like split-personality when CFRB advertises it is now EIEiFM, and CHFI advertises IT is now Rogers Radio t . East and West Berlin are reported to be dis- cussing the possibility of hosting the 1968 Olympics. If the Wall is still there we can see the entire popu- lation of East Berlin turning out to practice for the high hurdles and pole vault. The coincidence corner: While Toronto's Mayor Summerville was rem- iniscing to his council about the days when he swam nude in the upper Don River, East York’s Reeve True Davidson was telling the parks board of her happy childhood in the undeveloped ravines where she “could come to grips with nature in the raw." . Yesterday’s news is not necessarily dead. “Fish and Quips” Rapped In 61d Newspaper. Lilacs Current issues of “The Lib- eral" unfortunately often carry reports of traffic accidents and motor mishaps. In the old files back in the 1890's accidents often Were the result of run- away horses. Just seventy years ago in an issue of May 1893 we reported‘ as follows: “Last Sunday evenq ing shortly after dark Arthur Tennyson of Oak Ridges drove‘ down to the village and tied his horse outside the doctor's of-‘ fice. While in the office his. horse broke loose and started to gallop down the street. Op-i posite "‘The Liberal" office on Yonge Street the robe dropped out of the buggy and the frightn ened animal continued down Yonge St. at a break-neck pace. Richard's toll gate being open the race was kept up and as a party tried to stop the horse at Thornhill he ran against the1 fence and smashed the buggy; Mr. Richards. keeper of the toll gate, hitched up one of his horses and drove Mr. Tennyson down the street in pursuit of the runaway horse. They drove as far as the Golden Lion but couldn‘t catch up to the fright- ened animal. The owner spent all day Monday looking for the truant horse and on Tuesday found him at Brown's Corners in Markham Township. The horse is apparently none the worse for the experience." Ice Races You'd never guess it today but there was a time lce races were held on Bond Lake. Our issue of February 4th, 1893, reports that the annual races will take place on the ice on‘ Bond Lake, February 14th and 15th. There Were two races each day. open to pacers and trot- ters. Buses were run daily from Richmond Hill and Aur- Items gleaned from files of “The Liberal", the home paper of this district since 1878. Sin 19mg @011: £39 â€" Robert D. Little by George Mayes cm to take people to the pop- ular sporting event. In the history of every com~' munity there are days and ev- ents~which stand out from the others and are talked about for years. One such event which old timers talked about for a long time was the night Innes Mill burned down. Innes Mill was a lumber mil]. located on Richmond Street at the stream which is now the front door of the modern development known as Pleasantville. ur a he Liberal" which has been the home paper of Rich- mond Hill and district since 1878 and through all the years has recorded the happy as well as the sometimes not so happy events, reported the Innes Mill fire in our issue of April 6th. 1894. as follows: "One of the village's most disastrous fires occurred Friday morning about half an hour past mid- night. The sawmill and factory of L. innes & Sons together with all contents were com- pletely destroyed by fire. The engine and boiler room and every piece of machinery in the mill with all the tools of the firm were entirely ruined. Be- sides all their patterns and models the factory was almost filled with doors. sash moulding and fancy woodwork prepared “or the coming season. Mr. .William Innes called to the Iscene of the fire was able to save one horse but one died in the flames. The local volunteer fire brigade did good work in saving a new residence close by and much of the lumber. The firm reckons the loss at $8,000. and there was no insurance. The rate for insurance was $75. per $1,000. which made it prohibitive." iuuuugu ulc “suit: UL Uuula - a remarkable matriarch, equally formidable at horse-breaking, dairy farming, midwifery and matchmaking - in whom Mr. Lytton finds the image of Boer life in its primitive setting. This is an affectionate picture of a vanished age which makes fascinating reading. MODEL SOLDIERS. BY HENRY HARRIS (WEIDEN- FELD). Small-scale models of human figures have been throughout history. a specially fascinating branch of this figurine art being the model soldiers whose history is here told with charm and complete knowledge of the collector. The makers of the models. the materials used. notable collec- tions of the past, and advice on building up a collection today are discussed in a text packed with information. The illustra- tion-s enhance the text and make it appealing to everyone. THE HIDDEN MOUNTAIN. BY GABRIELLE ROY. (Mm CLELLAND & STEWART). Man exists. He perceives. What he feels must be communicated. one man to another, one generation to another. Over i lContinued On Page 14) {Phone TU. 4-1212 for the coming season. Mr.‘ William Innes called to the‘ scene of the fire was able to‘ save one horse but one died in the flames. The local volunteer‘ fire brigade dld good work in saving a new residence .close by and much of the lumber‘ The firm reckons the loss at $8,000. and there was no insurance. The rate for insurance was $75. per $1,000. whlch made it prohibitive." in: Richmond Richmond Hill. Ontario FOR ONE WEEK Starting Thursday, May 30, Through Wednesday, June 5 wmmmemunwmsurfaiw "Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation" smasmmnmmmmsmummmmm PLEASE NOTE: FEATURE PRESENTATION FOR THIS ENGAGEMENT Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday “Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation" Shown at 9:05 pm. only “The Comancheros” shown at 7.15 pm. only Saturday, June 1 “Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation" shown at 6:00 and 10:00 pm. “The Comancheros” shown at 8:00 pm. only Sunday, June 2 “Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation” shown at 5:00 and 9:05 pm. “The Comancheros" shown at 7:10 pm. only FREE PARKING AT REAR 0F THEATRE Saturday Matinee, June ‘01“- “Human LYTTON the ' for hich )r a ines Mill 1 on cam r of own has Lich- ince ears well “my Mill 6th. the I‘D‘l‘fl THE PARADISE PEOPLE. BY (MacGlB- BON). In his earlier book. Mr. Lytton has demonstrated his understanding of the predica- ment of the coloured peoples of South Africa. Here he turns to the other side of the picture. This collection of sketches is devoted to portraying the character and virtues of the Boers. These are pictured through the figure of Ouma - a remarkable matriarch, equally formidable at horse-breaking. dairy farming, midwifery and matchmaking - in whom Mr. Lytton finds the image of Boer life in its primitive setting. This is an affectionate picture of a vanished age which makes fascinating reading. m KOSTER- WVW Plus (Book Reviews From The Richmond Hill Public lerary) Have You Read These?