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We have failed to deal, in the past, with the larger picture of the uprising. Although in the im- mediate sense the rebellion was a failure, in the long term it was a victory as it led to later reforms which eliminated In the past we have written several times about Richmond Hill’s two colonels, Moodie and Bridgeford, and the roles they played in the Rebellion of 1837. buck s. elly or w cranberry sauce Bick‘s. jelly or whole fiesave .62 g_herkin pickles McLarens, medium Reynold‘s Wrap. 18“ â€" 50‘ roll box heavy duty foil Green Giant fancy summer sweet peas Dole Hawaiian in syrup. crushed or slice_d or chunks - 19 fl. oz. tin iii'héépblé cheez w Gen niblets corn k by‘mary dawson fiééks ‘s, Dug ] Rebel/ion a long-term victory 12 fl‘ oz iar 12fl. oz. jar many of the grievances of those who fought against the government in Upper Canada. The group of families which represented the aristocracy of York, better known as the Family Compact, who had controlled the government were to see their power broken as a result and the course of government in Upper Canada was drastically changed. Sealers, fresh from .59 .79 was .67 was .85 14 fl. oz. tins Tetley’s tea bags Electrasol. automatic dishwasher detergent 1.49 was 2.11 was .85 was .47 9'7 Farmers, millers and small trades people demanded better roads. schools, more honest government and less patronage. Spokesman and leader was William Lyon Mackenzie, a fiery red- he‘aded Scot. who in 1824 growing reformist mood in Great Britain, in the early 1800’s, began to challenge the power of the few wealthy families who commanded all the of- fices of state. “:0: 3.69 1.89 cream cheese Kraft Philadelphia, plain - 8 oz‘ pkg eqa noa Borden - 32 fl. oz. tin was 4.05 began to publish the Colonial Advocate, a critical, political newspaper._ H - He Val'so held meetings throughout the province and when government supporters wrecked his printing plant and threw his press and type into Toronto Bay, a great deal of public support swung his way. The press was later rescued from its watery resting place and in 1860 was taken by Wallace all u ose grirFI’drchffee L59 Qeef. fned chicken or turkey Swanspn frozen1 T.V. dunner Chock full o'Nuts Peek Frean 11202 pm I biscuits was 2.29 was 1.39 an was .87 The vandalism did not stop Mackenzie’s reform activities. By this time he was a member of the provincial legislature and the Reform Party secured a majority of seats in the legislature in 1828. 4.29 Graham, who learned the printing trade in Rich- mond Hill, to my home town of Parkhill Four years later, the Family Compact still unyielding, Mackenzie was re-elected, but ex- was 4.65 was 1.1 9 H Richmond Hill only shop early for Christmas specials see Loblaws weekly advertisement Prices effective to Sat Dec. 17. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Hillcrest Mall and Richmond Heights Centre from Florida! full of juice! red or white grapefruit Holiday Store Hours Mon. Dec. 19 thru Fri. Dec. 23 til 9:30 pm. Saturday, Dec. 24 til 6 pm. Mackenzie had been elected first mayor of Toronto by popular vote in 1834 and with the new parliament he formed a committee on grievances pelled from the house on several occasions. The Imperial govern ment in London appointed a reform-minded Lieutenant-Governor, Sir Frances Bond Head, in an effort to quell the dissent. But it soon became evident that he sided with the Family Compact Your tax deductible Christmas contribution will assist York Central Hospital Foundation to meet current and future needs. YORK CENTRAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 10 TRENCH ST., RICHMOND HILL, MC 423 ~ 883-2032 HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON - THANKS more than the price is right: fl "OUR NEEDS ARE YOURS" J PUT US ON YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST red deli THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. December 14. 1977 â€" iOUS e most popular! 3 lb. bag