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Mr. Gen. Metcalf happened with a. serious accident last; Friday. He was standing on a. ladder on the south side of the Methodist, Church taking ice from the eave-trough when a large piece of ice, pwhably 300 103.. came down the valley striking Mr. Metcalf with great force, breaking three of his ribs. He came down to the ground with the ladder. falling fully 30 feet. Ml'. Metcalf is improving every day. and hopes to be nub in a week 01'- two. The bill of the Arteman \Vnter 00.. introduced by Dr. Godfrey, M. P. P. for \Vesb York, ca me up in the Legislature yesterday. The Company asked to be allowed to pipe and lay down lines from artosian wells in VVhitchur-ch, along Yonge street, through Richmond Hill and other places to North Toronto. The bill was opposed in committee by a large deputation 0f fmmers and mill owners in VVhitchurch. and was thrown out. NARROW ESCAPE. Mr. Archie McLPan had a narrow es~ cape from serious injury last, Thursday. He was driving a horse past; the Lorne Hall when the animal got; frightened «t a passing car, endeavored to tum round, and backed into the moving car. The cutter was overturned and Mr. McLean was thrown out. alighting on his head close to the car. Fortunately he was not injured. and was on his feet nearly as’ soon as his head struck the snow. The annual meeling of the Centre York Conservative Association) will he held In the Labor Temple, Tut-onto. on Saturday; March 12. at 1.30 p.111.. for the election of officers and other busi- ness. A number of speakers are ex- ecbed, including Capt. T. G. Wallace. .P.. and Alex. McGowan. M.P.P. Dr. Robinson of Kleinhurg is President and Mr. E. W. Brown of Woodbl-idge is Secretary. A bill to allow the promote-rs of the Monarch electric mulway to build their line from Toronto tn Barrie passed the Railway Committee of the Legislature on Tuesday. The railway was not given leave to enter the city. If built. it Will pass through the 2nd concession of Vaughan. Report, SS. No, 6,Markham, for February. A hockey match will he played in the Thnl'nhill rink this (Thursday) evening. heLween St. Michael’s Juniors, 0.H.A.. and the home team. Grwa called at 8.15. Skating before and after the game. An address, illustrated by lantern views, will be given by Victnria Cul- lvge students at the VVillnwdale MeLhu- dist Church next \Vednesday evening. Proceeds to be devoted to City Mission W'ork. Mr. Alex. Coulter, (if Tut-onto, ‘who is mgaining strength after a recent; illness, spent, a few days with his sisters, VMI'S. A. G. Campbell and Miss Coulter. and left; yesterday for a trip to New Ym=kand Atlantic City. Sr. IV.-Mm-gnrpb Jennings. 75%; Clarence Glover, 48%: Roy Gluvel‘, 44%; Herman Mm-tsun, 31%. Sr. lII.â€"â€"Mm~ju1-ie Johnsnn, 86% ; Ella Nichols. 82%: Elmer Bnynum, 77%; Winnifred Nichuls, 74%: Grace Reynar, 6l%; Willis. Reynur, 46%. Sr, II.â€"â€"Leslie Hobbs, 79%; Arthur Hobbs, 68%: John Frishy, 36%. ' Jr._ II.â€"E‘{elyn Neil, 90%: Myrtle Jr. II.â€"Evelyn Neil, 90%; Myrtle Jennings, 75%; Kathleen Dennis, 67%; May Sanderson, 56%; Joe Glover, 42%; Ohm-lie Johnson, 40%. Sr. Pb. II.â€"Hazvl Boyntnn. 80%. SP. Pt. I.â€"M:1y Meek, 96%; Harold Mortson, 93%: Cecil S’smderSun, 93%. Jr. Pt. I.â€"In mder of 1nerit.â€"W'illie Nicholle, Albert Hobbs, Florence Glover. Mr. J. F. Atkinson is a dvlegnte from the PI'PShytl‘l‘ial) Sunday Schlml at, the annual convention uf Vaughan Sunday Schmvl'Asauciatinn which is being held at Wuodbridge this week. A grand delivery of Massey-Harris machines at Uninnville, has been an- mnged for next Monday, March 14, under the management of Mr. J. H. Prentice, agent, at, that place. Dinner will be served at the Queen’s Hotel. MI. Clark-«m McDonald Of the Stun- dnrd Bank staff at, Bradford, spent, (wen-.Sundny at, his home here. Dog owns-rs in Richmond Hill are unestrd In rem! (u-u'vfully By-lnw Nu. 230 and govern tlluusvh‘es accordingly. Miis May Storm; has returned aftvr spending the past five months with relatives in New York, Bustnn, Mon- treal and other places. Mr. Victor Brmvn. who spout. the winter here. left Inst m'vning tn spend the spring and snmnwr (m th farm of his unclv, Mr. W. H. Pugsley. near Indian Head. Sask. The case of Mrs. Emma Gamble against the townships nf Vaughan and Markham is now being tried in Tur- ontn. . Mr. C. J. \Vik'nhhfifl prmrh in the Ml'lhhdis‘t Church next Sunday mornâ€" ing. and Rev. Thus. Scott, in the evening. W .Mr. Rngnald Crmpm- Is this wee visiting friends at \Vellnnd. Rxcnmmn éIKixiAEcfi'mhmo Wu:- “g’gilwmlfl IJ()C A1195. FELL 30 FEET. I Next Friday awning m. the Epwm-th LPIl‘gUP the fulluwing excellan musical i and literary pmgraunue will be given. , and u curdiul imitation is extended to fall to. come and enjuy it:â€"â€"- v Oaning Exercisvs. Snug â€"Mr. W. A. V‘Vright.' Saxlmrn Swimâ€"Mr. A. J. Hume Readingâ€"Miss \Vintrh. Snplunu Sulaâ€"Miss O. Swilzer. Rmdimzâ€"st. (Rt-v.) E. 0. (Junie. Viulin Shinâ€"«Mr. H. Sande-Non. liecituiimrâ€"er. J. H. Ormislnu. l SungmMr. A. J. Hume. l Suprzum Suln~Miss M. Trench. Readingâ€"Mrs. Curl-19. Supt-mm Soloâ€"Miss E. Switzm‘. The prngrumme will cnmnwnce at 8 u’clm:k. and an enjoyable. as well as prufimble evening is assured LITERARY NOTE. This week’s issue of the “Canadian Courier” is exceptionally good. Mr. Z. A. Lash’s article on “Bank Inspection” will interest business men. and Mr. \V. A. Fraser’s mining story. “The Weight of Metal,“ will entertain eVeryhody. The Courier manages to crowd a num- ber of splendid features into e\ ery issue. Besides these. mentioned there isan excellent article on golf for ladies by Florence L. Harvey, an ex-cham- piou, an article on “Canada’s Timber Famine,” by Dr. Ross of the Faculty of Forestry, a splendid page of pictures of the first British Cabinet meeting after the election and another page of pictures from the Toronto Automobile Show. The illustrations generally are excellent. and the cover is a very fine coloured sketch of an automobile girl. The Courier’s covers are nearly always delightful us becomes a, high-priced weekly which is “Read in Nine. Pro- Vinces." Sr. III.â€"Marks obtainable, 610.â€" Katie Chapnmn. 368; Ellswmth Weld- rick, 339; Leslie Richards, 204, (Exams. missed.)_ 7 - Sr. II.â€"Mnr-ks obtainable, 880.â€" Nelson Simpson, 666, honors; Dudley White, 526; Lorne \Veldrick, 506; G90. Lungsmff, 383; Ethel Banks, 127, (Exams. mis_sed.) Kitchen Brand New Orleans mo- lasses, 15c tin; Maple syrup compound, in quart. jars, jar and syrup 300; Ed- wardsburg table syrup, in 5-H). pails, 300 each. Atkinson 3L Switzer. Langstafi School Report for February. Sr. IV.â€"Marks obtainable, 300.-â€"â€" S’Vinnie Simpson, 270. hnnms; Stewart Page, 261, honors; Nellie Page, 235, honors. ‘ Jr. ILâ€"Marks obtainable, 540.-â€"- \Vesloy Thnmpmm, 416', honors; Edgar Simpson, 407, honors; Inn \Veldrick, 341; Id:'L'RiCh.flI'(IIS, 114'. (Exams missed.) Jr. IV.â€"Richaxd Harrison, 36, (one Exam.) SI" I.â€"In mdor of meritâ€"Gordon \Veldrick, Norman Chapman, Effie Richards, Dorothy Banks. Numhe'r 811101193, 29; average attend- ance. 19. ‘ All the dogs in this locality are deep ly in sympathy with “Fido.” as they are either muzzle-d or tied up, and not even allowed to bark. by the laws of ou_1;p_resm)t gnyel nmeut. Best Pearl tapioca. 4 lbs. far 250: Rangoon rice. 6 lbs. for 250; Pulished Rangoon, 5 lbs. fur 25c; flnesb Java rice, 3 lbs. f01'25c. Pt. ILâ€"Mm-ks' nt'mainablef’21’01 Maggie Remnan, 197. honors; Aurelia. Rezunun, 163, houms; Johnnie \Vlnte, 112. Mr. Grip has put in his appearance hero. and some of our friends have been confined to stay in. but “’0 are glad to see that most, of them are able to he: ()_u't again. again? ' VVheyre are yulv: grcVfinéfitJ) taxi out this summer? Up an Archie’s! Séiué of the young folks of this place took in the Sunday School Institute 11913 in King Methodist church on Friday last. Bum. (m Monday. Feb. 21. to Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Gibbons, lot 34, con. 4. a son. MARTIN-â€" In Richmond Hill, on Satur- day. March 5, 1910. Florence. wife of Andrew Martin, aged 32 years. BRECKONâ€"At his home. 455‘ Dundas St, Toronto, on Monday. March 7, 1910, Richard Brvcknn, aged 67 years. Deceased was u brother of Mrs B. Reddibb, nf Torunto. formerly of this village. Th9 first electrical stm m of this year passed 0va- this vicinity on Sunday after-now) last. Miss Harriet Judges. of Richmond Hill. spent from Saturday till Monday with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Thus. Judges, “Gentle Breeze” home. Have you a painâ€"hf any kind. amy- whvre? Stop just a minute and think! It matters not whethvr it be womanly pains, head pains, 01- any kind of a pain. one uf Du. Hlmx-p’s little Pink Pain Tablets will suwly stop it. in 20 minutes. Formula plainly printed on “10250. lmx. Sold by W. A. Sunder- son. BARN S'I‘RUUK. ’ A new hm-n l'wlnnging to Mrs.Alhe-rt Quanta in the 2nd (tunctâ€"‘ssiun of Mark- ham. East. (If Lungstnfi, was struck dining Lho- rle-ctriunl storm Sunday mening. but, fortunately (lid nut take fire. The halt slruck the l-nuf which is cowre-d with steel shingles. ran down the pipes. smashvd suuw win- dows, Luret‘l‘f lmumls. and gave the building quite a. shock. A number 'of tho horses in the stable Ware more or has paralyzed, and two pigs wane kill- ed. The luss will ln- cowl-ed by insu- rance in the Yul'k Mutual. H'éllflo, Bil‘l’y! 7 Vaughan-k >hore EP\VORTH LEAGUE. DEATHS. Hope. The post nned Carnival for the ben- efit of the illage Band will be held in the skating rink on Monday evening March 14. Good prizes will be given for best Representative Costumeâ€"- Ladies, Gents, Girls under 12 years, Buys under 12 years. Prizes will also the given f’oi'boys from 12 to 15. girls from 12m 15. Fetch and Curt-y. 'Ob- stable race, and boys and girls under 10 years. The rink will be open to masqueradnrs until 8.30. races at 9.15. Gnnd _pmgru.mme of music by, the hand. All are requested to assist in making this carnivnl the best of the season. General admission 10 cents: Doors open at 7.30, close at 10.30. Re} freshmeuts will be served in the CurÂ¥ ler’s Room. THE PROGRESSIVE SCHOOL. The' one school in Canada. Which spares no expense-in providing modern equipment. and competent instructors. is he Central Business College of Toronto. As a result this school en- joys a larger patronage this year than (ver before, and yet; it, is unable to supply the constant demand made upon it-for well-trained young people to fill positions as Stenographe‘rs and Book-keepers in the offices of the best; firms in the Dominion. The Spring Term in this College opens on March 29th as announced in our advertising columns. Fortify now against the Grip-for it comes every season sure! Preventicsâ€" the little Candy Gold Cure Tabletse offer in this respect; a most; certain and dependable safeguard. Preventics, at, the “sneezing stage.” will, as well, also surely head off all common colds. But promptness is all-im'pgritan‘t. Keep Preventics in the pm:ka or purse. for instant “SP. Box of 48 fur 250. Sold by W. A. Sanderson. ELECTRICAL STORM. The first electrical. storm of the sea- son passed over the Province Sunday evening. The lightning was vivid in and around Richmond ‘Hill, but the storm was much more severe as re- ported in other sections. The electric lights in Toronto were rendered use- less for fifteen minutes during which time some of the church congregations sat in darkness. A Presbyterian church at Drummond Hill- was struck, some of the congregation stunned, and the shed at the rear set on fire. Heavy storms are also reported from VVel- land, Allanburg, Bowmanville, Belle- ville’. Brantford. Cannington, Port. Hope, Kinmount and other places. Many barns with contents were burn- ed. and horses and other farm stock killed. ‘ Fairytoik-t soap. 6 bars for. 25c; Cas- tile soap, 3 bars for 50; Savory tuilet soap, box of 3 cakes .100; Sweet Violet, White Carnation, and June Raise thilet- soap, 3 cakes in :vaox,>150 box. Atkinson & Switzer. ‘ . . v . u . n u Llllubo nu quln-llu, Uy lulu F. R. James was listened to -With marked attention. and brought to a. close a'vex'g' profitable evening. Due notice 0t 1: e March meeting will he given,-und the programme will he in chm- e of-Miss A. Boyle and Miss Hall for t e ladies, and Mr. 0. C. James and Mr. A. Thompson for the gentlemen. +§++$$+§~~§+$$+++~F+i~+++-Â¥%'N’it “Watermellions” in southern onegro dialect that was well received. An address by Rev. Mr. Uurne (m “Some Customs at. Weddings and Funerals That. Might be Amended or Aban- doned," was brimful of point and Wit. and is well worthy of wider publication. A rising vote nf thanks was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Clinic for their kindness in attending and taking part in the evening’s programme. An excellent; pa. ernn "Contrasts and Extremes in {ii enund‘r Things in Epglanq.” by My. f4"?+$++H+$§+$Mé++¢++++i~+ The Februnry liieeting of the Liter- ary Uircle was held at the home of Mr. James on Monday evening, Feb. let. It was the most interesting of the series. and a good attendance showed that the friends are enjoying these literary treats. Among those taking part. Were the following:â€"-The Misses Cooper and Misses Boyle each gave. instrumental duets on the piano to the great pleasure of those present, as were also the readings by MISS Hall, Miss \anlen. Miss Pentland. and Mrs. Shuter. The Rev. and Mrs. Currie of Richmund Hill were present, and Mrs. Currie gave a humnrous monologue on as" . . , , A nu n The Thornhlll Curling Club some time ago divided their members into rinks and competed for four sets of cufl’ links. neat engrm'edeith the name of the C uh. Six skips were selected. These chose their rinks when it. was found that six members still re- mained. The six were placed into two rinks. and were each supplied with a skip frnm the other rinks.. After the six rinks had played it was found that; Jos. Teeson‘sinvincihles had to plu off with Hex-h Hoopex-‘s unconqneragles The ful‘nlel' wun‘ b the handsome score of 23 to 6. he two “scrub” rinks then played and the game won livalebchex-‘Bell. Garnet. Duncan, Dr. .3. - lvvvllbl ule. uruucv uuuuflu, ur. Carleton. with Albert Pearson as skip. Then with fear and trembling the last named fuur faced Mr. Teesou’e insu er- uhles. and won out. by a Score 0 15 tn 10. From March 29th merges into our Summer Session from July 1 and affords mmiuuous opuortuni‘y for bright young paupie tu qu Llify for goud business positions. Our school, The General Business Coilege of Torontu, invites ynur consideration. Camioeuemaile'l on request, W. H. SHAW, Principal, Yonge and Gerrard Sts.. Toronto. BENEFIT CARNIVAL. SPRENG TERM Thornhill. é'W+%++++é~§-++°§-%%+°§v+++%4~++ ~3- ~§~Mw *\;+.z..z.+++++«z~+a.mmw: iAtkinson &i Switzeri CONCRETE HOUSE E” “ RICHMOND HILL ‘éu 43 $+++++++§+¢M4°fi'+-Â¥m+++++4-P+++4‘+MM4‘+$+$+M+M$$$H fé§+++4§+~§~+++$+§éo§d+éé$é 40:”: £-+4-+%+++++¢+++$+4°*+M+'fi4Ӵ43 WM*Â¥MW+++++'§ M+42MHM§ H+WWW Values Are This E Store’s Stronghold; Phone 16 GENTS’ FURNISHINGS, BOOTS AND SHOES, 74~in. Unbleached Linen Damask Tabling, flour de- sign, per yd. . . . 50c 66-in. Bleached Mercerized Damask Tabling, per yd. ’ ' ~ ' 85c 74-in. Bleached Extra Damask Tabling, pure linen, dot design, per yd. - . . $1.00 Heavy 9/4 Bleached Twilled Sheeting, per yd. 35 & 50c Extra Heavy 8/4 Bleached Twilled Sh‘eeting,peryd. 40c Circular Pillow Cloth, 40,- 42 and 44 in. wide, per yd. . . . . 220 and 25c Hemstitchedr Pillow Cases, 33x44 in., finest quality, pr. o o o ' o. Fancy White Linen Towels, hemstitched, all white, per pr. . .' . . » . 350 Fancy White ankaback Towels, with hemmed or fringed ends, per pr. . ~ . ' 30c March 10, 1910. Norman S. Glass RUBBERS, CLOTHING lfiS‘URANQE AGENT IT IS NOT a. good time to build Wire Fences. NEITHER is it the season for using Binder Twine. BUT IT IS a. good time to leave your order for either. The Anthony Wire Fence is, without doubt, the best in the market to-day. See THE KNOT. Don’t buy any other until you do. Also, see our samples of Binder Twine. There are none better, and some not quite as good. and you will find our prices right. If notâ€"DON’T BUY. Agents for Mellotte Cream S9parators, Amatite and Pamid Roofings, Eastlake Metal Shingles and Sidings. Richmond Hill Hardware 60. “Always welcome in our store whether you buy or not.” THE RICHMOND HILL HARDWARE C0. NORMAN BATTY Manager 600M463}: 'I‘I-IE QOQOOOO 009*“. Richmond Hill PHONE 17 de- 50c per 85c