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"tions to Metro Clerk. He stated he could not issue an unqualified eertificate unless some effort % made on our part to verify wignatures on the petition. _ & telephoned Mr. Ivey and Jear he wanted me to bring ut to Swansea all of the canvasâ€" stitic :y cireulated. 1 exâ€" i it was i ble to y this accurately m time " _ ATTENTION, MR. ALLEN The following letter of protest was sent by the Citizens Rights Association to the new Metro :;H&m week period Mr. Ivey f not contact us either by ’ or letter requesting certiâ€" of petitions. Our first 3 of such a demand was a Jetter to us On November 24th, Ffir he had turned in the petiâ€" We tried to eliminate any difâ€" Aiculties in the acceptance of our petitions by writing on July 14, 1961 to each of the clerks in the municipalities whefi we â€"éifculaâ€" ted petitions, as per copy df letâ€" ter enclosed. You will note that we asked to be supplied with copies of official rules for checkâ€" ing petitions if such existed and if not could we submit some of our petition sheets to see how they would be checked. In the Three separate groups of our mnembers checked every name on every petition against the voters lists. I then checked every sheet personally for similarity of sigâ€" matures and spot checked them mgainst the voters lists too. This #ook all summer and I did not Aake my usual two weeks holiâ€" days in 1961 in order that the jJob would be completed in time. replies received from the clerks we learned that there was no such official rules and only Leaâ€" gide accepted our offer to preâ€" check our petitions. In his reply, Mr. N. L. Ivey, Clerk of Swanâ€" sea, made no reference to any requirement that we certify our petitions. During the month of Septemâ€" ber, 1961, each of the seven elerks concerned was either visitâ€" ed personally or telephoned We learned that Mr. & Mrs. would be accepted in some municipaliâ€" ties as one but not at all in Long Branch. When telephoned at that time Mr. Ivey did not specify that petitions must be certified by us. To make doubly sure that our petitions would be sufficient, we sent canvassers back into the geven municipalities, for more Petitions were delivered to Mr. Ivey on October 30th and three weeks later on November 20th he forwarded them to Metro Clefk, Mr. Gardhouse. During Chairman, William R. Allen. Re Swansea Fluoridation Petiâ€" «~ STRAY THOUGHTS had done specific streets some of the canvassers had the city. I told him that if Enbod the point when had written to him on July could have done it easâ€" {aflmm-finmt F‘Oflm 2160 Weston Road, Westonâ€"CH 1â€"5211 ‘f?“"-hflhumofia.,..,o..,.,u '-",f Member of the Conadian Weekly Newipaper Association LETTERS TO EDITOR f N. J« McMillan â€" President and Publisher In only two of the -ixm! municipalities that voted on the question recently did the taxâ€" payers have to circulate petiâ€" tions for a vote. Five voted in favour, eleven against. When St. Thomas _ taxpayers _ presented petitions to their council, council said they would not bother to check them as it was apparent the electors wanted a vote and they scheduled one for 1982. On January 2nd, 1062, Ottawa City â€"Council considered a proposal to I explained that I had been in business for myself in Toronto for 21 years and had been a member of the Toronto Board of Trade for 20 years. The basic crew of petitioners were my cusâ€" tomers most of whom I had. known for many years. They inâ€" ¢ludedâ€" doctors, pharmacists, Ahiropractors, engineers, high institute fluoridation on June 1, 1962 if petitions were not subâ€" mitted by March 2nd. Our assoâ€" ciate group thereâ€"put on a vigâ€" orous telephone campaign and Council voted 15â€"8 to put the slips showing who had done each school teachers, university gradâ€" uates, sécretaries, salesmen and business executives, some in the five figure income bracket. I told him I had complete charge of the _ petitioning _ programme. While petitioners were going door to door, I patrolled the streets checking with them. I offered to sign a certificate for Mr, Ivey stating that the petiâ€" tions had been circulated under my direct supervision and that the signatures on the sheets had been obtained at the addresses shown. He would not accept such a statement from me. I pointed out to him that even if I did take a group out to sign the sheets he would have no means of knowing if they were the people who had done the petitioning. After all it was his responsibility to ascertain that the signatures on the petitions were actually those of the people represented. The clerks in the other six municipalities canvassed did not doubt our integrity. During the nineteen week period from July 15th to November 20th, Mr. Ivey had three specific opportunities to tell us he wanted signatures verified and he did not do so. We considerâ€"his attempt to make rules after the whole job was done is unfair and out of order. We feel that when he forwarded the petitions to Metro Clerk he considered them sufficient under the Fluoridation Act, even if he did qualify his certificate. They represented 14.46 per cent of qualified voters. We therefore respectfully reâ€" quest that Reeve Dorothy Hague of Swansea,â€"who is a member of Metro Executive Committee, be asked to straighten out the matâ€" ter with Mr. Ivey and see that the petitions which Mr. Ivey now has in his possession are forâ€" warded to Metro Clerk with a proper certificate. N. isswe to a vote of the people in THURSDAY BY ishing Ltd. Feb. 2, 1962â€"Page 2 0. A. Garreit Nixon Marte Kurc Season and said the ian celebration of Christmas lasts for 12 days & we should try to incorporate the Feast Days into our home lives. A record called Missa Luba was played Hlustrating parts of the Mass as chanted in the African jungle,. j CENTRAL UNITED The 1st General Meeting of the United Church Women of Central United Church was held on Thurs. evening, Jan. 25. Mrs, J. Palmer, the Pres., presided. At the concluâ€" sion of the business and reports from Unit Leaders, Mrs. G. Gale conducted the worship service. Mrs. A. Thompson presented a deâ€" votional meditation, using the first chapter of the Book of Joshua as her theme. Mrs. Thompson reâ€" minded all members of the need to take time in our busy lives to mediâ€" \ CHURCH NEWS ‘The December Meeting of the 'l‘n#nnuuolmrlaxd(;lfi- olic ‘Women‘s League, Weston, was in the form of a social evening. I vividly recall the heartache days of 1945â€"1953 of mushrooming ‘development, builder and subdividâ€" ler control and no money for capâ€" Iiul works or adequate school buildâ€" . ings. j Speaking on his regular radio broadcast the reeve said, I reâ€" member how Metro brought order out of chaos by providing the Good Evening Ladies and Gentle men : North York‘s growth over the past fifteen years has been the "Cinderella" story of Municipal Government in Canada, Reeve Norm Goodhead said this week. A Christian Thought North York Largest And Most Influential Says Reeve Goodhead Even if Swansea will not coâ€" operate, Metro Council can order a vote. In addition to the 1049 names submitted we have some 4200 others collected by individâ€" wal canvassers in the other six metro areas. We feel that the people have indicated quite clearâ€" ly that they want to vote on the fluoridation question. Yours sincerdly, Citizens Rights Association George A. MacMillan, President. 1962 An Arthenian orator, Aristidies saw in the early church this same beauty and he was so attracted by 1t that he became a Christian. Quote, "The Christian: know and trust God. They placate those who oppose them and make them their friends, they do good to their enemies. Their wives are absolutely pure, and their daughters are modest. Their men abstain from all impurity. If any of them have bondwomen or chilâ€" dren, they persuade them to become Christians, for the love they have toward them, and when they beâ€" come so they call them without distiction brothers. They love one another. They do not refuse to help the widows. They rescue the orphan from him who does him violence. He who has, gives ungrudgingly to him who has not. If they see a stranger, they take him to their dwellings and rejoice over him as over a real brother; for they do not call themselves brothers after the flesh, but after the Spirit and in God. If anyone among them is poor and needy and they do not have food to spare, they fast for two or three days, that they may supply him with necessary food. They scrupulously obey the commands of their Messiah. Every morning and every hour they thank God for his loving kindness toward them. Because of mm there flows forth all the beauty that there is in the world. But the good deeds they do they do not proclaim in the ears of the multitude, but they take care that no one shall perceive them. Thus they labour to become righteous. Truly this is a new people, and there is something divine in them." The late Tom Dooley who gave his medical talent to help the people of Laos had a poem that was a continual source of inspiration to him. The woods are lovely, dark and deep But I have promises to keep And miles to go before I sleep. The dream of a wife and family of his own was put aside until the gnawing need of a pitiful people was in some measure lessened. As most folks know that dream was never realized for he died at an early age from cancer, ® _ Another picture of jthe beauty of ];ve is seen wher’* the children of Israel were fighting for the promised land. They were told that when they had possessed the portion of land that was theirs they were not to stop and enjoy it but were to press on and help their brethâ€" ren win their portion of land also. _ May God grant unto each one of us who names the name of Jesus this same beauty of spirit that we may likewise glorify Him. â€"CLAIR GOODYEAR Mrs. R. Standen acted as Misâ€" tress of Ceremonies for & panel ion on %.* "Where are we Going." :‘M were Mrs. A. Morgan, W.: Dean, Mrs. R. Nelson and Mrs. E. Powell. Emphasis was stressed on each |mmbcr endeavouring to do her utâ€" most to extend the mission of the 'Chureh in the community, and to encourage â€" growth . in 6mfin jkno!hdgv. understanding «n d Maith, through participation in worâ€" ‘ship and Bible study, and thereby {be better qualified to carry on our ‘duties as a member of the U.C.M. â€" _ The Convenors for the 1962 Fall Fair are Mr. & Mrs. A. Timmons, !4 Circle Ridge. The first meeting }will be held in the Ladies‘ Parlor on Monday, February 12 at 8:00 lp.m. when representatives from all the groups and all the new units of the United Church Women will be present. 1 \ WESTMINSTER UNITED At the Morning Service on Sunâ€" day, 21st January, the following persons were admitted by certifiâ€" cate to the family of Westminster: Mr, F. Greer, 35 Macdonald Ave.; Mrs. D. Heyworth, 213 Church St.; Mrs. J. Cumming, 4 Boyd Ave.; Mr. and Mrs. V. Thick, 42 Boyd Ave.; Mrs. J. V. Denike, 1025 Scarlett Rd.; Mr. and Mrs, W. A. Ames, 590 Scarlett Rd.; Mrs. Morâ€" ley Banks, 1025 Scarlett Rd.; Mrs. W. Hughes, 175 John St.; Mrs. W. J. Kelly, 53 Patika Ave.; Mrs. Harry Halliwell, 39 Woodward Ave.; Mr. & Mrs, J. Aube, 218 Wright Ave.; Miss Monica Paul, 218 Wright Ave.; Mrs. C. J. Dunâ€" can, 28 Patika Ave. A social half hour was enjoyed at the close. This experience has been mmeâ€"‘ thing thatâ€"money cannot buy. I have tried to pass on some sage words of advice to other areas who are facing the same bitter experience we faced in 1945â€"1953. In most cases, I am sorry to say, this advice falls on deaf ears. This ithinking is reflected in some of the ‘comments made by Past Wardens lat the 1962 Inaugural Meeting of ‘York County Council, at which time it was stated: "We want no part of the Metropolitan System." |I would like to point out that parts !ol York County at least, are alâ€" ready part of Metro for purposes of Planning, Court House, Jail, Public Transit, Sewage and Water Agreements, Conservation Authorâ€" ity and County Roads, Planning is paid for in total by Metro. Buildâ€" ing and maintaining the total |York County Road system is paid for 50% Provincial, 25% County |and 25% Metro. Metro‘s share in 1961 being $425,000.00, Incidentalâ€" \ly, because of Metro, York Count? financial stability, the major esâ€" sential services, etc. to make North York the largest and most influenâ€" tial Township in the Dominion of Canada, eston an 3f On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, the youth catechism classes in the absence of Rev. Venema will meet as usual, this time under the direction and teachâ€" ing of Elders A. Knibbe and D. Van Beilen. On Monday Rev. Venema will motor to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he will attend a wholeâ€"week session of Calvin College and Semâ€" inary‘s Board of Trustees. Calvin College is a fourâ€"year liberal arts Coltege, sustained and controlled by ‘flm Christian Reformed churches in the United States and in Canâ€" }ldl. Calvin Theological Seminary ‘il an accredited theological school ;tn which one may be admitted if he has followed and graduated from a somewhat required course for an A.B. or B.A. degree. This session will be largely spent in reâ€"appointment and appointment of professorate for both institutions. In the evening, at 5 o‘clock, the rmon will be third in a series f redemption â€" through prophet Elijah, "Elijah‘s Di pearance unto the Brook Kidron that this disappearance was 1 judgment in isolation, and 2 blessing ‘in communication. ‘T public‘ is cordially invited to tend, seeing that there is great interest in this Word of God. | English services, the sermon will be based. on Lord‘s Day 1 :'t the Heidelbérg Catechism, one creeds of the Christian Church, "The Scriptural of Belonging to Christ"; this mon will say: three things, Christ assures us of salvation gives us power to seek that salviâ€" tion. ‘ There were 825 deaths from home accidents in Ontario in 1960, and 358 of these people died because they fell. The majority were over 65 years of age. Contrai'y to popular belief, more than half the falls occurred on the same level, although stairs, ladders and makeshift climbing devices claimed a good percentage of the victims. This points out the fact that floors, as well as stairways, bear careful _watchipg g order to reduce this shocking tc:ll of life. The Ontario Safety League reveals that another illusion is shattered when we consult studies of floor surfacesâ€"the belief that wax makes floors more slippery. Although shiny floors are often assumed to be the cause of falls, it is a fact that some floor waxes have less slip than the surfaces on which they are used, providing the wax is applied and mainâ€" tdi%igroperly. Wax which is soft or smeary, rather than well dried and buffed, heightens the possibility of slipping. Loose tiles, rugs with curled edges and small rugs account for many falls. Prompt repair jobs, underlays, reâ€"binding, rubberâ€"spray backing and carpet tacks will all help to reduce these hazards. As older people are the most frequent victims, lighting is an important factor to consider for those with failing eyeâ€" sight. Light switches should be installed both at the top and bottom of stairways, and a lamp placed beside the bed preâ€" vents stumbling in the dark. Furniture should never be reâ€" arranged without warning all members of the household, and then with an eye for convenient and safe passage from one room to another. has the finest hard surfaced Roadipeat systems in Ontario, This was never| "Y possible prior to Metro Publicsma; transit under agreement is being| provided at cost. I could go on and| _ __ indicate further asistance Metro}( . ‘provides for York County. How-‘ ever, the point I wish to make is.1 R ‘u.i-: How will the separate area‘ municipalities in the County, esâ€"| pecially those in the Metro Plln-‘i A ning area, provide such services as | Public Transportation Parkways,| Expressways, Major br id ge l,' C Water and Sewage Disposal Facâ€" ilities? : Wellâ€"laid carpeting on stairs reduces the slipping danger. l Sand mixed with paint for basement stairs will provide a‘] gritty, less hazardous surface, and shiny white paint on the | bottom step will prevent many falls to those who mistake the ! last step for the floor level. A sturdy handrailing for baseâ€"| ment stairs is not always standard equipment in a house, but | should be installed as an important aid to the family‘s safety. _ Someone might answer the quesâ€" tion by saying, â€" the developers. | Wel!l, let me tell you this: He plYll ‘for the local essential services, but the legacy left to the Area Muniâ€" cipality from all this local develâ€" opment, is the need ultimately, to provide all these other major faciâ€" lities T have mentioned, in order to| tie all the developments into one| geographical economi¢ unit. Thol southern part of York County will meet this day head on nmetime’ in the next ten to fifteen years and then it will be too late to start| planning. ' A careful check for innocent looking death-trapé will {el;d off the most persistent killer in our homes todayâ€"accidental falls. $ ¥¥rte : The Official Board will meet next For the responsible, let me re Watch Those Floors CENTRAL UNITED it Mr, Scuse is looking for greater accomplishment during the coming year. This he based upon the hearty coâ€"operation which has been |¢iven to him by the members â€"of the congregation. He is anticipatâ€" |ing results from the Deanery Misâ€" sion, He is planning with a comâ€" mittee for the much needed new church.. He did state that there has been no decision, negotigtionl‘ or locations for a new church. A committee is gathering informaâ€" tion at the present time. He exâ€" every s possible to this of ym‘ 3 ther. Modern Marriage cw.‘. will be held .on Friday eveâ€" nirtgs) in March at 8 p.m. in Cenâ€" tral. ;t is hoped that everyone will make the course widely known. The Rector, the Rev. H:rvty‘ Scuse, St. John‘s Anglican Church Weston, read his first year‘s reâ€" port at the three services on last Sunday. It depicted the solid, spirâ€" itual and financial progress of the parish for the year 1961. While the change of rectors and the inâ€" troduction of the new rector was delayed, yet the report was one of solid growth and development. ‘Youth Sunday will be observed weeks from toâ€"day, Feb. 11th, with «ll the flags of faith up in e in&& of Christian Education among the ~boys and girls and young people of our church. Mr. Vernon Hudson, B.A., a Jamaican by birth, who has been a member Iof the "Canadianâ€"American Crossâ€" Roads Africa Team" for two sumâ€" mers, will give the address. It is ped that parents and friends will Mvmufl-dmdm service to fill wacancies that may exist after which the Stewards and Elders will meet separately to take care of the offices on their respecâ€" tive Boards. peat an old saying: ‘‘We get too soon old and too late smart." REXDALE ALLIANCE CHURCH "Jesus Christâ€"the same yesterday, toâ€" day and ferever" 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship "Jasus Christâ€"our Saviout" 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and Adult * Bible Class THE ELMS PUBLIC SCHOOL Golfdown Dr. (between Islington N and Albion Rd.) 700 p.m. Evening Service Sermon from the Book of Acts ST. JOHN‘S ANGLICAN MINISTER REV. R. F. INGRAM, B.A We JeR saned iC oe ~eul 61 C ? ¢ to be met. ; s c Sormrnte The yestry meeting was well atâ€" Deanery Mission group meetings/tehded and the reports spok¢ of are being held for study and prayâ€" the successful years of all the orâ€" throughout the parish, each @anizations. Read: the article on P i td c EPP T CTike eenbuds L xo qLAE L Lt day night at 8 p.m. Plans for atâ€" Nee tendance are being arranged. The| St. John‘s Choir under the leadâ€" Meetings open on Feb, 25th at St.|ership of Mr. Brum are preparing John‘s York Mill, It will hold|for the Annual Kiwanis Music 150 people and it is expected that| Festival. They will be on stage on it will be filled for the 8 days of|February the 13th. . Members the Mission. Father Palmer and|should attend to hear the choir. 9.45 a.m.â€"Sunday Schoolâ€"9 years and up. 9.45 a.m.â€"Pathfinders‘ Bible Class 11:00 a.m.â€""Love Your Neighbour". 11.00 a.m.â€"Sunday Schoolâ€"1 to 8 years. 7:00 p.m.â€"Bible Study and Discussion Group. 10.00 a.m.â€"Tri C Class for Teenagers a 11:00 a.m.â€"Classes for all ages. . 3.00 p.m.â€"X L Bible Class for Ladies. 8.00 p.m.â€"Young People‘s Union Worship Service in Chapel. King Street and Weston Road Minister: Rev. Ralph E. Spencer, M.A., B.D. Pastoral Assistant: Rev. Enos W. Hart, B.A., B.D. ~ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1962 11.00 a.m.â€""The Vocation of The Church." 7.00 p.m.â€"Young People‘s Union SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1962 7.00 a.m.â€"CKFHâ€""Back to God Hour" radio broadcast. 9.00 a.m.â€"Holland Service. § 11.00 a.m.â€"English Service. 5.00 p.m.â€"English Service. 9.45 a.m.â€"Sunday School. Ages 9â€"16. 11.00 a.m.â€"Regular Service. 10.00 a.m.â€"Pax Bible Class 11.00 a.m.â€"Nursery, Kindergarten and Primary 11.00 a.m.â€"Sacrament of Baptism 9.45 a.m.â€"Junior and Intermediate Sunday School 7.00 p.m.â€"Evening Worship. ‘The centre committee Wainwright meets eact For Rev. Bernard Kok, of Cochrane, will conduct the Services. Send for Free Bible Reading Chart or Correspondence Course SUNDAY SCHOOLâ€"9.45 A.M. Minif Rev. R. J. Boggs, B.A BEVERLEY HILLS UNITED CHURCH "BELIEF IN THE BIBLE 1S THE ONLY WAY TO PEACE Weston Presbyterian Church CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH Second . Christian Reformed Church of Toronto WESTON BAPTIST CHURCH Transportation Sundays â€" Call CH 110466 by Saturday. Baby Nursey, Sunday School for Ages 8 and Under. THE CHRISTADELPHIANS Via Wilson Ave: and Hoymarket Stâ€" Minister: Rev. Douglas R. G. Story, B.A., B.D. ‘ A â€" Westminster Hnited Lhurch â€"| AT SCARLETT ROAD AND KINGDOM STREET ty °3 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1962 C Sunday Schoolâ€"9.45 a.m. Church Services â€"â€" 11.00 a.m., 7 p.m. Prayer Meetipg â€" 8 p.m. Wednesday SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1962 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1962 7.00 P.M. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1962 $ Cruss Street at Church, CHerry 1â€"1571 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1962 Rev. H. A. Venema, B.A., T 265 Albion Road, Rexdale (Just South of Lawrence) sirty nine william street weston ontarie Lawrence Ave. W., and Weston Road Minister: Rev. R. E. Frecland, B.A., B.D. . James S. Maâ€"kenzie, M.A., B.D., Th.D. ‘The Euendly Fowily Clhaigh‘ _7 wnin of this paper. â€" 17 Cross St. â€" CH. 19533 vestry meeting in another colâ€" w\