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2THEL The great festival or behind us and we are m process of looking fc making New Year’s rest: before we can do this. it for us to look back 0 year, to_eva1uate its ha; LA_.‘ By REV. K. A. THATCHER, Emmanuel Anglican Church, Richvale The great festival of Christmas is behind us and we are now all in the process of looking forward, and making New Year’s resolutions. But, before we can do this, it is necessary for us to look back over'the old year, to evaluate its happenings and what it has meant to us. Only in this way can we produce a firm founda- tion for our resolutions and our hopes for the coming year. And when we look back over 1963, two major events occurred which captured the minds. not only 'of theologians, but of men and women in all walks of life. These were the continuing meetings of the second Vatican Council in Rome, and the meeting (if the Anglican Congress which took place in Toronto. Here, in the midst of a disturbed, over- secular world. were positive indica- tions of the strength of the church and its continued and growing con- Cern for the affairs of the world. Here were the representatives of two' great Christian Communions meeting in public to discuss the part they must â€"- and will â€"- play in a changing world, a world which has lost its sense of direction by becom- ing selfish and man-centred instead of loving' and God-centred. There are many signs through- out the world today, not only in the west, but in the under-deveIOped countries as well as in those coun- tries 'which the politicians describe as being separated from us by an iron curtain â€"â€" there are signs of hope, of happiness. of good will, of mutual help â€" particularly this year against the backdrop of this great resurgence of spiritual faith and concern which is sweeping over the world? Should we not, all through the coming year. try to keep some- thing of the spirit of Christmas in our dealings with our fellow-men. our fellow-citizens and most of all those of differing races and creeds with whom we come in contact? Do not let us forget that there is one common belief throughout this troubled world of ours, a belief which. although it might differ in detail from country to country and race to race, can yet provide common ground for understanding between all the peoples of the earth, a belief in God the Creator and His concern for His people. And even if we. as adults, have come to this realization rather be- latedly, do not let us forget that it is our children who will be called upon to bear probably the greatest load any generation from the be- ginning of‘ time has been called upon to bear in solving the problems of this world. lt should be our concern. therefore, to see that our children, whatever our faith might he. get a sure grounding in the foundations of this faith so that they do not grow up without some idea of God’s purpose in His Creation, and so that they may have a signpost to direct them through theirlives as they shoulder this burden. 1LVA| v“- .. a growing concern for religious faith. The indications are that man is beginning more and more to think of his position in relation to his Creator, his reason for existence and the part he has to play in God's pattern of life upon this earth. The lessons, the carols, the verses on the greeting cards of Christmas are too soon forgotten by us all in the hurly-burly of everyday life, and there is a dreadful possibility that they have even been forgotten be- fore We make our resolutions on New Year’s day. Should we not There has been an apparent lack of communication between C.N.R. President Donald Gordon and the special committee set up by Premier John Robarts on the matter of rai1~ way commuter service for the outâ€" lying suburban areas adjacent to Metro. remember their mess In his appearance before the spec~ ial House of Commons committee Mr. Gordon said, “the solution in Montreal and Toronto is a rapid- transit serxdce, quite different to the service the railways can provide. Rapid-transit is not our business.” He went on to say it is not planned to extend commuter services as they are currently constituted. In response to questions from the committee. the heéd édilld offer no hope for an early solution to Metro's com- muter problems. Mr. Gordon's statements were in direct contrast to the 50 page report of the provincial government com- mittee under the joint chairmanship of Highways Minister Charles Mac.- Naughton and Transport Minister Irwin Haskett. 1n tabling the report Mr. MacNaughton said it was physic- ally possible to operate rapid-transit and commuter service on the 15-1'ail lines which fan out from central Toronto. Existing facilities. or ad- ditional facilities on existing rights- of~way, could carry 1.200 passenger An Independent Weekly: Established 1878 O\â€"â€"â€"/\' ate $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 “Authorized. as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa." Subscription R It was not by chance that the ancient Romans chose as the God of the beginning year Janus. who had two faces. One face was turned to the year that was gone and one faced the future. So the beginning of each year is a time for conside- ration of what has gone before as Well as planning what lies ahead. We may imagine if we had the old year back to live over again we could do much better with it, but it is doubtful if we would, even if such a wish could be granted. Actually we've something much better than an old worn-out year, torn and ragged from the ill usage we have given it. We have a brand new year with every day unmarked and unsullied by our attempts at coping with its problems and difficul- ties. What we do with 1964 is our individual challenge and responsibi~ ity. Need More Co-operaiion LIBERAIJ. Richmond Hill New Year 05132 liberal ages of love, Of I964 Ontario, Thursday. Jan And even if we. as adults, have come to this realization rather be- latedly, do not let us forget that it is our children who will be called upon to bear probably the greatest load any generation from the be- ginning of‘ time has been called upon to bear in solving the problems of this world. It should be our concern. therefore, to see that our children, whatever our faith might he. get a sure grounding in the foundations of this faith so that they do not grow up without some idea of God’s purpose in His Creation, and so that they may have a signpost to direct them through their.lives as they shoulder this burden. If I may now summarize this brief New Year’s message, I would say that, during 1964, we should all support our church or synagogue to our utmost by personal a tendance, by service or by whate er other means we can devise, we should all. through our churches, ensure a good religious education for our children and, finally, we should all endeavour to continue the message of Christ- mas through all our activities for the coming yearr commuter or transit. trains, taking 45,000 passengers into or out of the downtown area during peak hours. The committee recently viewed com- moter facilities in Boston, New York an‘él Philadelphia. May” God bless you all and bring you happiness in 19%. V \_ ‘ .Mr. MacNaughton noted comple- tion of the new C.N.R. marshalvling yar‘ds in Vaughan and the C.P.R. yards at Agincourt in 1965 will make possible the creation of com- muter and rapid-transit services over the network of rails fanning out from the downtown core. If badly needed railway commuter services are to eventually become available, then some areas of com- munication and co-operation must be established between Mr. Gordon and the provincial committee studying the problem. Mr. Gordon’s opposition is a serious stumbling block that will have to be somehow overcome if such a service is to become a reality. The goodwill and co-opera- tion of the railways is an absolute necessity. This newspaper suggests that Highways Minister MacNaughton and Transport Minister Haskett. along with members of their committee, sit down with Mr. Gordon and his counterpart in the CPR. and have a free and frank discussion on the whole commuter question. There are many resolutions we might make, but one all can profit- ably adopt is to play his part in life nobly and unselfishly to the best of his ‘ability. Looking back over the year that is past we, as individuals and as a people, have much for which to be truly grateful. We can sincerely thank God and take courage as We press on to the accomplishment of the tremendous tasks that lie be- fore us this year. . These are challenging days which will take the very best we can give it if we are to meet the many pro- blems of this changing world. Here‘s to 1964 with the wish that for all our readers it may be a better year than 1963, and will have in store much happiness. peace and security for all the people of Cani- da and the world. 2nd, 1964 The Year Is Dying In The Nightf Flashback WHAT SHALL THE RECORD BE? Another year's before us, with its pages white and fair, Each daily page unfolding. we write its record there; Our thoughts. our words. our actions. whatever they may he Are filed for future reference where only God can see. 0 what shall he the record of each transient coming day, Shall it be a vast imprOVement on the year just passed away? Will we shun the rocks and breakers, where we came to grief before? Will we mind our chart and compass and “go that way no more?‘ Will folks keep their resolutions, not to swear. or drink. or smoke'.’ . . Or proceed at once to break them, and regard them as a Joke, And get worse instead of better, “while the days are going by. Forgetful they are mortal, and they shortly too must die. Will we help the pom‘ and needy more than e'er we did before, Will we speak a word of kindness to the wanderer at our door. Will we pause to think a moment he was once as pure as we. He was someone's precious darling, dandled on his mother's Will we cheer the aged and lonely, let them reel mey_re not forgot. We can throw some gleams of sunshine in the shadows of their lot As they totter on their pathway and their sun sinks in the west. Postâ€"mortem flowers are useless. ante~mortem flowers are best. Will we speak a word of caution to some poor wandering lad, That the “wild oats" he is sowing will yield a harvest bad, That the course he is pursuing will lead to endless woe; Don‘t watch him sink to ruin and remark “I told you so". Then whatever is our duty, let us do it while we can, Seeking strength from him who gives it to peer frail, mortal man; May each page of giain rgcqrd with“? hgavenly radiance shi e, ,,,4... a: u..._, ..... râ€"c- .. “V7,. Till we reach another “mriie’stoneCWith the nurhber ninety-nine. What have we seen in the year that's dying? What is the trend in this Year of Grace? This year of jets in the wild blue flying, Ballistic missiles in outer space; What are the seeds of malice Sowing? On what dark road does the reckoning wait As we count the cost of a good man’s going Through blind and bitter, relentless hate? What shall We ask at the old year’s going? What are our prayers at the New Year’s birth, As we turn the page shall we be knowing That there’s food for the hungry ones of earth? That rights are equal for all the living, More love of the land our fathers trod. Much less of getting and more of giving, Men proclaiming their faith in G'od‘! . n YBALI Rambling Around When you pack your bags to go on a journey to another country you haven’t the slightest idea concerning the sights you may see or the people you may meet. That’s part of the fun. It leads you to travel expectantly. Every place you see along the route is like a surprise package to be opened and you can untie the strings with an expectation of high adventure. Every person you meet has signi- ficance whether they are fellow travellers or the people who help you to travel in comfort. In No- vember, 1963. I travelled to the State of Utah to visit with my daughter Patricia and her husband Hal. I went away at night. I don't believe I have ever gone away on a night train before. There is something SO final about getting on a night train. On a day train you might think... “if I don’t like it, I can get off at the next stop.” (Yofi don’t do anything like that, of' course.) Going on a night train is different. Once you have said goodbye to your husband and hand your bag to the porter (whom you follow blindly and trustingly until he deposits your luggage), it is as if a curtain falls between you and the world you are leaving behind. I found myself in a cosy little compartment with a double chair and toilet facilities. The tall, kindly pullman porter showed me how easy it was to pull a bed out of the wall. It was all so neat. When I got settled in this cosy, compact little room, I opened my writing case and tried to write. Did you ever try to write on a train that was on the move? My scribbling was almost unintelligible at first, but I got used to it. Then the immigration officer came in. He asked: “Where were you born ‘2" I said: “Huntsville.” The officer raised his eyebrows in a amused fashion. In the first issue of “The Liberal' ry 2, two contributors waxed poetical. F. H. Elliott in one poem asked: scribbling was almost unmtemgmie at nrst. [JUL 1 got used to it. Then the immigration officer came in. He asked: "Where were you born?” I said: “Huntsville.” The officer raised his eyebrows in a amused fashion. There was a question in his voice. “Huntsville, Alabama 1’” I saw my mistake so I corrected, "Hunts- \ille. Ontario.” After a few more questions, he went away almost as quickly as he had come. You do have to be careful about names. Its no good telling a complete stranger you were from Thornhill. He might say. "Thornhill. Manitoba?" knee? Items gleaned from files of “The Liberal". the home paper of this district since 1878. In Year: 6009 8y It’s Fun To Travel On A Train The other contributor wrote in a lighter vein â€" HIS NAME WAS ALEXANDER There was a chap who kept a store. And though there might be grander, He sold things cheap, not asked for more, His name was Alexander. He had a girls, one day she came, Then lovingly he scanned her; He asked her would she change her name? A ring did Alex-hand-her. He mixed his goods with cunning hand, He was a skilful brander: And since his sugar was half sand. They cafiled hjm Alex-Sander “Oh. yes," she said, with smiling lip, “If I can be commander!" And so they framed a partnership, And called it Alex-and-her. the aged and lonely, let them feel they‘re not (Continued On Page 9) " in 1908. dated Janua- Robert D. Little by Elizabeth Kelson :10qu . .. A compoundium* of Second Thoughts for 1963 A.D. (A.D. -'- After Diefenhaker) The Indians called Jan- uary the "Moon of Crack- ing Trees" - - white men might duh it "the Moon of Cracking Resolutions." al- though our resolutions don't hit the title~shot proport- ions of the great tree branches. They just disin- tetrate. Jan. â€"â€" The Telegram announces that Bruce Kidd has won their “Citizen of the Year" award. Now they’re looking for someone who can give it to him. (It looks like Bruce got it all right and has been lugging it around with him in all his races since.) Feb. â€" Mayor William Neal has given up his reserve parking space at the municipal building and says: “When I visit the town hall, I’ll park my car with everyone else.” .. Over on the Canadian Tire lot? (Well, as a sort of “no comment” Second Thoughts, our 1963 mayor DID use the word visit.) A favourite pastime for the last days of the. waning year is the formulating of resolutions to correct all our faults in the new year. Some hardy souls make such resolutions with the firm determination 0! keep- ing them and struggle for several weeks to fulfill them - - sometimes they even succeed. Mar. â€" Salary increases recommended by Rich- mond Hill's Planning Board for its director and his staff could be construed as a case of misdirected effort. (However, no harm was done. Council found room on the shelf for these recommendations, too.) Most of us however, if we make resolutions. do so with a tongue-imthe-cheek attitude that we are only mnkinz them to break them. We are lucky if they last through New Year's Day. Well. January‘s on Its way and our resolutions are, If not broken. at least on the way to being badly bent. Let us all make 1964 different from all preceding years. and really try to keep at least one resolution (or the entire year. That shouldn't be loo hard. should it? Let's Keep Our Resolutions Apr. â€"-â€" Lester Pearson says the Liberals will introduce a. doctor-approved national health plan... Sort of a Medicare that isn’t a medic-scare. (And when he introduced it, the doctors all shouted: “April Fool!") May â€" It's an integrated world we live in: ln Alabama they fighfc FOR integration and in Quebec they fight AGAINST it. (This, from the course of events, was not entirely correct. Quebec IS willing to integrate... US.) June â€" Those bargains in booze now being offered at the L.C.B.O. stores are described as “just a routine stock clearing of some slow-moving lines”... And brother. they've GOT slow-moving lines! (Tha’s an “inside” joke son â€"â€" if you could gea inside last week.) July -â€" With Aurora featuring “First Steam Train Ran to Aurora â€"- 1853” on their centennial coin (so it was ten years late?) it's ironic that, as of June, 1963, the town is no longer a regular stop for any kind of train. (We mention this again in case the folks up at Aurora hadn’t noticed.) Aug. â€"- 5518,0001! How Liberal can a govern- ment get? (Premier Lesage of Quebec seems well on his way to finding out.) Sept. -â€"- News reports refer to Major A.A. Mackenzie as the oldest living member of the On- tario Legislature. . . Hmmm. Living?. . . You know, we’ve often wondered about some of those back- benchers. (Sometimes the four-year elections seem more like resurrections.) ‘ ()ct. â€"- Aurora‘s volunteer firemen are pressing to have their pay increased from $4 to $5 per fire. They’re not making a hot issue of it and, in fact, being volunteers, they don’t really consider it as pay. (It's sort of' a singe benefit.) Nov. â€"- Boxing promoter Frank Tunney says there is a possibility of bringing the Liston-Clay championship fight to Toronto. He would stage it (at great expense in the Gardens. . . and he COULD save a few bucks by putting it on after 3 Leaf game. He wouldn’t need any other preliminary bouts. (As it turned out, Miami will get the fight. Liston and Clay were afraid Tunney might book them for a Leaf-Chicago night and their scrap would BE the preliminary.) BY GEORGE MAYES . Yesterday’s news is not necessarily dead 0“? ‘ Dear Mr. Editor i “THE LEARNING STAGE" SCARBOROUGH: Laurie Stop- pel. a beautiful blonde school teacher has been named “Miss Boating” [or 1964 and will reign over the Canadian Boat Show from January 31 to Feb- Iruary 8. Dear Mr. Editor One of the best radio progra- mmes on C. J. B. C. “The Lear-l ning Stage" is being relegated‘ to late night listening and as a further insult is to be shortened‘ by 30 minutes. This is an out- rage and denies young people in southern Ontario the privi- lege of listening to this highly‘ educational and interesting pro- gramme and also millions oft adults who would sensibly be in bed or who would not care for. stimulating discussions so latei at night. Are 62.000 French Canadians.i a small portion of whom will‘ probably listen to C. .I. B. C.. to over-ride the wishes of the millions in this most heavily populated area in Canâ€" ada? This programme should continue at its popular time of between 7 and 9 pm. What {could possibly replace it that would be better or reach so .many people? Yours truly Mrs. N. L. Brown 71 Trench Street ‘Christmas Plant Care n; Richmond RICHMOND HILL, ONT. Phone TU. 4-1212 CHRISTMAS BEGONIA anauma b'la'UUNlA â€" A gay holiday plant, It flowers abundantly. Cool (60 degrees) room temperature will prolong the blessoming'. lt' plants grew too large or spindly the stems can he cut back or. preferably. new plants can be starlet] from mature leaf cuttings. CALAMONDIN ORANGE â€"-- This and other citrus- fruit plants. including; lemon and kumquat. are among the most lasting gift plants. The dwarf orange prefers sun but thrives under fluorescent lamps. Night temperature of 55- 65 degrees is best. Flowers may have to be hand pollinated. AZALEAS â€" Modern forcing methods are popu- larizing these plants as gifts during the Christmas season. Azaleas require ample light. especially when flowers are develop- ing. The fibrous roots must not dry out. Cool temperatures “5-50 degrees) lengthen bloom life. KAIANFHOE â€" The short-day indoor forcing schedule brings the flowers into bloom for Christmas. Plants are usually raised as annuals and can be grown year round. Seeds can be collected from flowering gift plants. Kalanchoes need the sun. Water carefully to avoid stem rot. CYCLAMEN â€" Tuberous-rooted plant grows best in a cool (50-55 degrees) and humid atmos- phere. Drafts and excessive heat should be avoided. Sun will encourage flawering. Soil should be kept moist but not, soggy. When bloom stops, tubers can he saved for next season. POINSETTIA â€"- A familiar Christmas symbol, the plant should be kept ln a sunny window but protected from drafts and direct radiator heat. Water whenever soil begins to feel drv. To save the plant for next year. reduce water- ing’ when leaves fade; store in cool place. THIS SUNDAY and EVERY SUNDAY‘ Contmuous From 5:30 pm. Monday (0 Friday, 1st Show at 7 pm. Saturdays at 6 p.m. Matinee Saturday and Holidays at 2 pm. 309:3! ,zs SEE IT . ‘ ELIE‘VE ' IT! .~ ‘2. UHE WONDERFUL STBRY or A BOY AND H AMAZING UNDERWATER FRIEND! figfi‘flipren'.’ mu n JAMES B. CLARK MWMW ENJOY SUNDAY MOVIES » YOU’LL HAVE lay-54mm "CHUCK CONNORS LUKE HALPIN M a m “8 KATHLEEN MAGUDRE mm ARTHUR wnss “SEW? "CIRCLE OF THE SUN" Starts Sunday Jan. 5 at 6 pm. Thur. Fri. Sat. Jan. 2 - 3 HOLIDAY MATINEE Saturday January 4 - 2 pm. the hbulnul (10le “Mb: Sam "Mr N IVAN TORS Plus .LMETRUCOLDR holiday plant, it