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Rose An Annual Event Rev. 1". C. Robinson, parish priest of Our Lady Queen of the World Roman Catholic Church, Bayview Avenue, Markham Township. w a s spokesman for a delegation asking for Immediate paving of Bayview Avenue from Mark- ham Road to the Elgin Mills Sideroad, which met Markham Township Council Monday af- ternoon. From the bower of roses which arched over the main entranceway, through the rose- bedecked foyer, and on into the gymnasium which housed the displays. the rose was supreme. Specimens of all varieties, corsages, boutonnieres. and ar- rangements from the tiny mini- atures to ones suitable for din- ing tables and living rooms, featured roses in all their ex- quisite loveliness. Commercial displays also featured rose in garden settings. Douglas Boyd, president of the sponsoring Chamber of Commerce, declared the show one of the finest he had ever seen, and said Richmond Hill was looking forward to a repeat performance. "We are a nice town," he concluded. “and are very happy you came." In welcoming the Cana- dian Rose Society's annual show to the town, Mayor William Neal called it the largest convention ever held Lovely smiling Rose Queen Donna Cattermole with her princesses. Debby McConkey of Maple and Patsi Higgs of Rich- mond Hill, were welcomed to the stage to preside over the show by a fanfare of trumpets, which was repeated at her com- mand to declare the show open. It was announced at York' County Council sessions last week that Dr. James Langstaff of Richmond Hill has been ap- pointed chlef of staff for the York Central Hospital. Dr. Langstaff graduated in 1935 from the University of Toronto School of Medicine. After interning in Toronto Gen- eral Hospital and the Hospital for Sick Children. he joined his parents. Dr. Roiph and Lillian Langstaff in general practice in Richmond Hill. Family's Custom Upheld By York Chief 0f Staff New R. C. Church Asks Paving Of Bayview He has been an active member of Richmond Hill Lions Club, serving as its president for a term, and has taken an active interest in the organizational work which led to the building of York Central Hospital. Dr. James Langstaff, his wife and their four child- ren live in the old family home on North Yonge St. which has housed three generations of doctors, and their offices. Eight years ago the offices were moved to the newly built Langstai'f Building at 50 Yonge St. North. The Langstaff family has been practicing medicine in and about Richmond Hill for 114 years. The practice was begun in 1849 by Dr. James Langstaff who studied medicine with Dr. John Rolph as a house pupil for two years, proceeding to England where he attended Guy's Hospital for two years. Returning to Canada. he pass- ed the Upper Canada Medical Board in 1849. This first Dr. James Langstaff was the son of John Langstaff, who came on horseback from New Jersey to settle on the now jail farm in the community which still bears his name, and his wife Lucy. daughter of Abner Miles, one of Richmond Hill’s first settlers. Dr. Rolph L. Langstaff suc- ceeded his father in the practice in 1891 after graduating from the University of Toronto and continuing his studies in Edin- burgh. He was a charter mem- ber of the Academy of Medi- cine. Joining him in his prac- tice was his wife, Dr. Lillian Langstaff, who graduated from the University of Toronto in Richmond Hill lived up to its new slogan “The Town of a Million Roses” Saturday. Crowds of rose lovers estimated at 3,000 thronged the Richmond Hill High School from the time the doors opened at 1 pm. until the concluding auction of the displays. Many were observed taking notes of outstanding varieties to add to their own gardens. The brief presented by Father Robinson, stated that immediate concern of the delegation is the new church recently construct- ed by the parishioners of both Markham Township and Richmond Hill at a dost of some $400,000. Hal-qul results to the floor of this church are feared when Bayvlew Av- enue ls olled as it has been in the past. Cars will bring oil into the parking lot and from there. the people will track It lnto the church. President of the Canadian Rose Society, E. Billington, ex- pressed his gratitude for the wonderful turnout of displays and people, thanking the town and the Chamber of Commerce for their co-operation and assistance. Harold Mills, who acted as chairman, announced the prize for the best red rose in the show had been awarded to Allan Stollery, and for best white rose to B. Taylor. both of Toronto. Throughout the afternoon, organist Wally Thompson play- ed nostalgic songs, many of which had roses for their theme. The Richmond Hill Symphony Orchestra also added their music to the enjoyment of those attending. A member of the rose society who has not missed a show in 20 years told “The Liberal" that (Continued On Page 3) in Richmond Hill. and ex- tended an invitation for it to come baok in Canada’s centennial year, 1967. Reeve Norm Garriock of Woodbridge, representing the warden of the County of York, Clarence Davis. described his home town as a poor little orchid between two roses (Rich- mond Hill and Brampton). The delegation was aware that the road was assumed by the county on June 16, but stated this in no way satisfies their need. It could remain in county hands in the same state it has been for the past five years for another five years. they claimed, unless elected re- presentatives on county coun- cil from Markham Township keep the matter continually before the attention of York‘ County. The brief continued‘ that “only persistent hammer-l ing on the proper doorSAby curl duly elected members will ac- quire the proper results. If permanent paving is im- possible. the delegation asked that temporary paving be done to tide things over. These doctors who carried out the practice of medicine under almost primitive conditions in this area, on horseback, by horse and buggy, by early motor car and sometimes even on foot. through drifted snow, torren- tial rain, violent winds and all the unpleasantness that nature could devise, would have wel- comed a hospital to serve their patients. Father Robinson also claimed that the rectory of the church will be one of the highest as- sessed dwellings in Markham Township, and it is the Roman Catholic taxpayers of Markham (Continued On Page 3) 1905. Both doctors continued to serve the medical needs of this area until 1946. Included in Dr. Ralph Lang- staff's medical family, besides his wife, his son, and his father, have been an uncle and three cousins. The gratitude of present-day citizens to the committee which made the York Central Hospital on the western limits of Rich- mond Hill a reality, is no less real. DR. JAMES LANGS’I‘AFF Public Library, 56 Yonge N., Richmond Hill, Opt. VOL. 84, NUMBER 52 Hydro To Save $8900 Following several months negotiations Richmond Hill Hydro-Electric Commission has completed arrangements for the purchase of the Centre St. East Substation from the province. The pur- chase price is $34.309 less the equipment. The local commission plans to install a new transformer which will be adequate to meet the increased demand for power in the area served by Cen- tre Street. The transformer will cost an estimated $17,- 000. substation will mean an an- nual saving of $8,900 in rental charges. It's a definite Toronto Transit Commis- sion suggests that if the North Yonge bus line breaks even financially, fares should be boosted and Saturday service cur- tailed. This was brought before Vaughan Council Monday night through a letter from -J. G. Inglis, TTC general manager who was com- menting on a commission study of the line linking Metro with Richmond Hill. Mr. Inglis said that in order for the line to oper- ate as closely as possible to a break-even financial position. fares should be increased; he also recom- mended that the 30-minute service on Saturday after- noons be lengthened to 40 minutes. Representatives of Vauâ€" ghan’s Finance Committee will meet with representa- tives of Richmond Hill and Markham Township prior to making any decision on the changes. TTC Fare Boost In the Wind For Yonge Bus Local ownership of this Riding high in the sixth annual sports damp” , apd again in the Chamber of Commerce parade Saturday to mark the Canadian ' e‘ 38%} _ " " 13W in Richmond Hill were Rose Queen Donna Cattermole (centre) and her princesses, Patsi Higgs (left) and Debby McCon- key (right) of Maple. The girls were chosen at a dance held at Bayview Secondary School to raise funds for the York Central Hospital. Fifteen girls, each representing a variety of rose, competed for the crown won by Miss Cattermole, a Grade 12 student at Richmond Hill High School. Delay Indusiriul Committee Hearing advantage for a municipality to own as much as possible in the matter of equipment and distribution system. Ownership of the distribu- tion system will also soften the blow of any future in- creases in the wholesale cost of power. Richmond Hill has not had a wholesale increase since 1960. was the last substation in Richmond Hill still owned by Ontario Hydro. The local commission purchased the Yonge Street Substation in 1961 at a price of $27,237. The Beverley Acres Sub- station was built by the commission in 1958. Pick Of The Bunch A meeting of the indus- trial committee of Rich- mond Hill Town Council scheduled for June 22 to hear briefs from interested groups of citizens was post- poned to allow the Cham- ber of Commerce and the Jaycees more time to pre- pare their recommenda- tions for. the encourage- ment of industrial develop- ment in the town. Invitations had also been issued to other local groups of businessmen to present their recommendations, but no representatives showed up Thursday night. The Centre Street location Present were Councillors Alex Campbell and Walter Scudds of the industrial committee, Industrial Com- missioner R. G. Langford, Councillor Tom Murphy, one unidentified ratepayer “In Essentials Unity; In Non-Essentials Liberty; In All Things Charity" RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1963 000$ and two reporters. The meeting was called to allow anyone interested to express their opinion as to what might be done to speed up industrial devel- opment in the town. Pre- viously the committee had met with industrial offic- ials in surrounding towns as well as Metropolitan Toronto and the Deputy Minister of Resources and Development. Purpose of these meetings was to ac- quire and exchange infor- mation which might be helpful to Richmond Hill. Councillor Campbell said Thursday night ,that since the local meeting had been postponed, he hoped to ex- tend invitations to other groups and local financial institutions to present their ideas. The cost of purchasing the Centre Street East location will be financed in part out of a $37,244.43 rebate the commission received from the province on its 1962 wholesale power bill. This year's rebate was consider- ably higher than the 1961 figure of $15,000. For the third year in a row the commission will require no debentures. Ontario Hydro has ex- pressed its pleasure at the satisfactory financial posit- ion of the local commission. In a letter to hydro officials the senior body remarked, “we are pleased to note that you continue to enjoy a fa- Mimi Hill Motorist Fair Condition After Accident L. W. DonneIIY. Church St, Richmond Hill is in fair con- dition at last report in Branson Hospital following a car acci- dent Saturday morning on Don Mills Rd. and 16th Ave. Also admitted with serious injuries were his wife, Mary, their 10-year-old daughter Jane and Miss Katherine Wilbraham of Toronto, Branson Hospital authorities said. The daughter was released Tuesday. According to a report, Mn} Donnelly failed to see the jog in the road and ripped through guard rails on the west side of Don Mills Rd. Both the Vaughan-Hill and Ogden’s ambulances were reâ€" quired to transport the victims to Branson Hospital. No details or extent of injuries was av- ailable. éonstable John McCague of Markham Township Police in- vestigated the accident. vourable financial position. The service revenue increas- ed during the year which to a large extent no doubt re- flects your load building program. The average monthly consumption per residential customer increas- ed from 526 kilowatt hours in 1961 to 551 kilowatt hours in 1962.” The commission plans to install new modern type street lights on Bayview Ave. and the Maple Side- road. The total cost of this work will be $5,000. The members of the com- mission are Chairman Sam Cook, Commissioner William Wagner and Mayor William Neal. nu\\1mmmummmuuuumtxumumuummuuununmuuumun Used 1,500,000 Gallons Sunday mun“mmmuumnnu\\\n1\1mumu\l\mnmmmunmammmnu Assistant Priest Transferred It has been learned from a reliable source that some months ago Lot 8. Concession 3, Markham Township was pur- ’chased by the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Tor- onto. This property is on the. east side of the third at Leslie Street. Future Site For Church & School Although no application has been made for building permits it is understood that the land is slated for church and school purposes in the future. nummmmuummuunu\\u\1\ummm\\uum\u\\n\\\um“111mm Prepare Bylaw Prohibit Dumping His successor in the local parish will be Rev. John Markle, M.A., who will come to Richmond Hill from St. Joseph’s Parish, Leslie Street, Toronto. Announcement has been made that Rev. Basil Breen. assistant priest of St. Mary Immaculate Roman Cath- olic parish in Richmond Hill has been transferred to the parish of St. Mary’s at Port Credit. Father Breen will take over the duties of assistant priest in that parish. M a rkh a m Township Council Monday Instructed lts'iolicitor t6 'prepare a bylaw prohibiting dump- ing of industrial and dom- estic waste. and burning of the same within the town- ship. The proposed bylaw will not affect the residents of the township who may wish to dispose of waste mater- ial from their own proper- ty, but is aimed at prevent- ion of waste material being brought into the township for disposal. “HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878” Water In Short Supply Open 5th Well In Month Mr. and Mrs. J. Silverman, 96 Invermay Ave., Downsview, receive the keys to the beautiful new Acadian Super Sports Convertible given away free by Skyline Pontiac-Buick. The Silvermans were the lucky winners in the draw sponsored by this well known local GM dealer. Anyone purchasing a car from Skyline during the period from March lst to June 22nd was eligible to enter the draw. The winning ticket was drawn by Maple Leaf hockey star Billy Harris. Sales Manager Bob Hun- ter presents the keys to the lucky couple. M Enjoy Summer In Skyline Convertible Tuesday a letter was sent out over the signature of Reeve F. R. Perkins, chairman of the town's works committee. asking the co-operation of all water consumers in restricting lawn watering to two nights a week according to a schedule con- tained in a by-law which has been prepared to replace the present bylaw covering water- ing of lawns. It is hoped that by this co- operation the supply of water will prove to be ample and that it will not prove necessary to enforce these restrictions with resultant penalties. Council Delegation Tues. To Demand Town Poo-I If Richmond Hill residents want a swimming pool, they can do one thing. Be at the'town offices at 7:30 p.m. next Tuesday. Councillor Walter Scudds is‘ rumoured to be ready to launch a proposed indoor swimming pool project at the council’s meeting. Red Cross branch water safety chairman Lois Han- cey, spearheading a cam- paign to find out if at last Richmond Hill wants its own pool and is prepared to work for it. is urging as many people as possible to attend the meeting to back up the proposal. The community, in the past, has made several abortive at- tempts to build a pool. Fears of Richmond Hill’s 1963 mayor and town council that hot summer weather would create a water shortage in the town were realized Sunday evening when water pressure fell to the point where residents on the west side of town were unable to obtain even a trickle of‘water from their taps. Consumption of water on Sunday reached 1,500,000 gallons. Extensive lawn watering in all areas of town was blamed for the shortage and a sound truck was . brought into use to ask all citizens to co-operate by turning off their lawn hose. In‘ February 1959, architects’ MORE HOMES & lAND LISTED AND SOLD NORTH YONGE OFFICE 8242 YONGE ST. AV. 5-1156 Interviewed by "The Liberal” about the water supply, Mayor William Neal recalled that this is not the first time the town has experienced a water short- age, and stated that he and members of the 1963 council realized that the present water supply of the town might well prove inadequate in the hot summer months. A new well, No. 5, just outside the town’s southern limits in Markham Township had been drilled about five years ago, but noth- ing had been done to bring it into production. drawings showed a plan for I modem pool to be operated as a non-profit recreational facllc ity with services available at all lowest possible rates; lead. ership for the‘1959 project was by the three service club, Lions. Rotary ‘and Kinsmen. The project died through lack of interest. One indication of the need was graphically illus~ trated this week when the Red Crass water safety com- mittee had to turn down 700 applications for swim lessons at Thornhill Pool this summer. There is a possibility of mak- ing the pool construction a 1967 Canadian Centennial pro- ject. As an example of a commun- (Continued On Page 7) (Continued On Page 18) PER COPY 10c