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RICHMOND HILL. 0x12, FEB. 22, 1917 Clarence Palmer has enlisted with the Flying Corps. and reported for duty at the Arinoi-ies. Toronto, Mon- day morning. Saturday evening. Feb. 24th, the York Choral Society will hold an ex- tra rehearsal at, the Public School at 7.30 sharp. Mr. Harold I-Iagerman. of the Stand- ard Bank staff at Ailsa Craig. spent a. few days at home and attende the funeral of his grandfather on Monday. I At the annual meeting of the Board of Education, Mr. H. A. Nicholls was appointed Chair-man. and Mr. G. A. McDonald Secretary-‘l‘rrasrirer. The Epwor-th League meeting next Monday evening will be under the Christian Endeavor department. The address will be given by Mrs. Mo- Mahoii. Two rinks of the Lakeview Curling Club came up Saturday and played close matches with Richmond Hill rinks. The home men won in the utter-noon by one point. and in the evening the score was a tie Albert E. Glass has been in Cookstown the past ten days. his hrothernin-law. Mr. \V. E. S‘oddard. being dangerously ill through blood poisoning. Noises arid specialists have been in attendance. and hopes are now entertained of the patient's recovery. Mr. Ernest Bernard of Montreal was in the village. Thursday on his way to Collingwood. his mother having died in that town Thursday morning. Thv remains \vere interird iii the family plot in St. John’s Church Cemetery. Oak R‘dgcs, on Saturday. M r. The Red Cross Girls report the ship merit of a case of knitted soldiers‘ com- forts, containing 8 pairs day socks. 10 pairs bed socks, 31 pairs wristlets, 1 pair fingerless mitts. 1 pair half mittS. 1 knee cap. 2 scar-ts. 2 trench caps. 1 Balaclava cap. 66 knitted wain cloths. Some of the younger pupils of Frank Converse Smith. Violinist. and J. Earle Newton, Pianist. are giving a programme in Mr. Newton’s studio this (Thursday) evening at 7.45 o’clock. This is the first of a series of evenings which Mr. Smith and Mr. Newton are to give during the Spring. The Red Cross Auxiliary urges its ‘friends to help make the l‘()lC rt of the York Choral Society. next \Vod- ncsday. a great, success. This society deserves the. very staunchest support of the Red Cross Auxiliary, both for its own merits and because of the sol - stantial assistance it has rendered an I is rendering our Red Cross \Vork. Perfect Baking Powder. 1 lb. tin 15c.; Butter lilor. hotth 15o; Black Cat Shop Polish. 15c: C~~ttarns Bird Seed, package. 150: Princess Pallrl‘ Matches lfllll) in box. pkg. 5c.: Davies Pork and Beans. 2 ll'lS 27m ; Cocoa in bulk lb. 3(lc.; on7.. pkg. Cow Brand Soda. pkg. 5c.; Fleichsnian's Yeast. 20. cake. Atkinson & Switzrr. The north-bound Metropolitan car which leaves Toronto at 8.30 was three-quarters of an hour late Friday morning. The delay was caused by the upsetting ofa load of hay on the track. the property of Mr. H. Fier- heller of Sherwood. The sleigh slip- ped onto the track. when the car struck it and tipped the load into Mc- Kenzie's yard at \Villowdale. For tirnately no person was hurt. men‘s Clothes made i6 ~ measure by the House of Hobberlin are made to give the wearer a sense of social distinction. In any company a man wearing this clothing}.r has a feeling of subtle superiority ronvcyrd by the perfect (it of a soil: or over- coat mouldcd for his figure only. The excellence of construction ensures lastingr sasisi‘action; the Come to the Methodist Church next Sunday evening and hear the pastor preach on “Billy Sunday. the Man and his Methods.” Mr. Aikenhead heard three addresses by the noted evangel- ist, in Bulfalo last week. Presbyterian Church Sunday, Feb. 25th, the minister- will preach at both seri ices. iii the morn- ing the fourth of a. series of sermons on tie L'nd's Pray. 1'. “Our Daily Bread," in the evening "Thou!" Young People’s Society Thursday. 7.30 p.rn.. "The Life of Jacob” by Miss Ness. \Vednesday evening. February 14. a quiet wedding took place at the Manse when Alice. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cooper was married to \Villinrn F. Barker of Saskatchewan formerly of Headlord. Arthur Cooper and Nellie Barker accompanied the young couple. The best wishes of the whole congregation go with Mrs. Barker. who has proved herself among us a. woman of rare Chi istiari virtue. _ _. .,._.-oo Curling Club News _ The standing of the different rinks in the Slater Cop Trophy competition. RINK woN LOST TO PLAY F. Allen 1 7 2 H. Bond 4- 3 3 E. Barker 4 3 I G. Cowie (i l 1 N. J. Glass 4 5 1 A. E. Glass 3 l 6 J. Monkniari 2 4 4 S. McNair :4 5 1 P. McCarter 3 5 2 F. E. Sims 6 Z 2 J. Tyndall 5 4 1 l l Prizes for Public Speaking. The York County Junior Farmers‘ Association held two interesting sess- ions in the Lorne Hall yesterday. un- der the management of Mr. J. C. Steckley. Government representative in the Department of Agriculture. Mr. R. \Vatson presided. Several good papers were read at the morning sess- ion. and in the afternoon il was decid- ed to hold a picnic at Centre Island. Toronto.during the coming summer. The afternoon session was principal- ly taken up with a contest on ()iatorv in which nine contestants took part. namely. ll. Ratclil‘f. J. Snider. R.Cros- by. G. Jackson. H. Collard. W. Mack- lin, B. Kane, E. \Vinch. F. Bangs. The judges were. Mr. Bell of the Ont. Dept. of Agriculture. Rev. R. Mckee and Mr. T. F. McMahon. For material. ~10 points were given. 20 for composition. 30 for (leli\'(-iy.aiid 10 for platform apprararice. All the subjects had relation to the farm. The judges complimented the young men on the ability displayed in public speaking. Mr. Bell saving that he had never heard better ill a young man’s assrrciation. The prizes wr re awai-drd as follows: H. Collard. Ed. \Viiicli. J. Snider. Roy Crosby and Bert Kane. Rev. Mr. Adams gave a short ad- dress in which he complimented Mr. Steckley and his young men on the good work lhey are doing on behalf of Agriculture. ii: E is @ntaric Killed in Action Aitlr months of suspense. between hope an’l fear. Mr. (iieo. CildWl-ll re- ceived a telegram from Ottawa last Thursday saying that his son Cleland (formerly reported missing) had been killed in action on the first of October. Private Caldwell enliated with the Mounted ltifies in the summer of 1915. and was transfer-rid to another unit in France in the following December. Deceased “as lll his 23rd year. Preâ€" vious to enlisting he had been four year-sin tin-employ of the T. Eaton Company. _...._.__ Red Cross Notes The lied Cross Alrxrliary will meet on Monday. Feb. 26th. at l- o’clt‘ck in the Public School. Collectors are reminded that Febru- ary contributions are doc at this meet- rrig. MARRIED BARKER~C0()}‘ER--At. t he Presbyterian Manse. Richmond Hill. \Vcdnesday. Feb. lllh. by lit-v. R. l'lerbison. Alice. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. lhas. Cooper to \Villiam Francis Barker of Saskatchewan. BARRACLUI'GHrBARKERâ€"Al. the resi- deuce of l he bi idc's f-it her. lleadford, by lit-v. .l.(l. Cr-r:lrratrr-. \Vollrresday. Ft'lllll'll‘)‘ 21. 1917. Ida Jane- Barker to Sidney Arthur Bar iaclooglr. ‘93.: Subscribe for the Cainadian Liberal Monthly. 25 cents a year. at The Liberal Ofiico. C‘Vant Ads. ARM T0 RENTw 98 acres. roar lot 19. Coir. 5. Vaughan. Fall plrwing all done. R. I). )l:rcN:rirgli- ton, ’liovie 1557. Maple. 33 3 ‘J 14‘ Lures scrip â€" Orders booked for Gluten Seed. yellow. $42 a too. John Gray. Maple Bakery. 83 l ()Tltd‘lâ€"Ihrnrpirrg ashes on the l streets of Richmond Hill is strictly Dl'l’llllllltt‘t‘l by law. By order (if the Street Coiirriiissiorrers. 315 2 ' Ot’NG cow rm- sale. am. about. the first of March. Phone J, V. Hunter. Maple. 33 l "NOR .IAIEMI} fresh .calved cows. l Apply \V. J. Lawrence. Richmond Hill. 32 3 0R. SAHT‘i-Oillc fresh milk cow. Jon. Brillinszer. Richmond Hill. 33 NE large thresher tank for sale. Apply to G. Rawlings. Elgin Mills. ‘ 322 OR SALEâ€"On Lucas St... Rich- mond Hill. a 7 Room brick-clad house. with 3 acres of land in a good state of cultivation. Hard and soft water. A quantity of fruit trees and small fruit. Possession when requier Thos. Moran. Richmond Hill. 30-4 Farms IE E tors influencing yields. I<‘Alli\llil{S HAVING and quantity, and an effort @i w. ii. ilEARSl‘ Minister of Agriculture E |fl 4 Existing war conditions demand that you give the ques' tion ot'secd special attention this year. able varieties and high gcrriiiiration power will be l'ac- Ifyou ll£1\'611)l15‘3311l't‘1l yoursred Let the Ontario Department or Agriculture Help You SICI‘ZI) FOR SALE may forward samples it) ibis ol’licc stating varieties, price and (QUANTITY. FARMERS WISHING TO PURCHASE SEED-are also invited to comiriunicatewith this ol'licc stating var‘icly touch with farmers havingr seed for sale. ES 1D @EEJEJEE] Seed of desir- 'lElJEJEIEIEI C ll.'\ 1 N or I’OTATOICS @iflâ€"lflfl tilâ€"l will be made to put them ill r Inherent l [E \rrite J. t. STECKLEY E Diszrict Representative E l'l-wmzrrket. Ont. [El El lid» m “I Have Hear quality of ti irrrniiogs. linings l and cloth will meet the most ex- acting tastes. and COL. LONG is one of them. ) ion is worth a great deal. Exclusive Agents Hobbcrliri Tziiloi mg 1 NORMAN J. GLASS Yonge St. """lll": S'HIIHH': _ H . ‘ lie is qualified to stop into any sol mak it a success. writes \\ . ll. Bryce. a year ago. . one of Canada's leading breeders and importers of tilvdesdalw. thos his .. ElfiltflflifllfllflllflllfllfliflfllflEfiflEfi @TEEILEIEEHEIE the World's Best AUGTIONEERS o ringr and Mr. Bryce was known as pill» This Auction Business is now a science. and as CO]. LONG has oblairitd frrlrrrr ll) tirIZT) per cent. MUlllC than breeders and farmers rxperlrd from tli sa es. .‘llll r.rs. according lo lhe Auctioneers” .loorii-rl " GIVEN TU TH l“ \VORLD ITS GREATEST ;\I7L"I‘It)X THEA’r‘Isl-I,‘ ‘ to get yo ,1 MORE MONEY than the average auctioneer. $200 to $1000 MORE from your sale, book with us. I Sanderson & Long, Auc â€" AT DR. J. H. SANDEIHHN'S 'JiT'l'“ cir- ‘ llt' certainly is qiizrlilicd it you would have tioneers l l l l l l E;- CONCRE’E‘E «H 32.1. We Can Supply Striped Flannelcttc Ginghams and I’ei'tales Bleached and Grey Cottons Hosiery and Underwear Corsetsi and VVaists for Children Notions, Ribbons. Laces Wall Papers, Window Shades and other lines of GENERAL DRY GOODS 18 N D Grocer ..ClS - Quick Puddings, Ext; Prepared Icings, Cereals Jelly Powders, Prom; Dates, Cooking Figs Lima Beans, Rl'LC Tapioca, Etc. Atkinson & Switzer STORE CLOSES AT SIX l’..\l. MONDAY AND \VEDNESHAY Wanted -- Boats. Fat or Lean, not for service ' Wells 8 Ceiling: â€" for borne, office or store, for new work or remodâ€" eling. Quickly put up without muss. Comfort- able. artistic and crackâ€" \â€" , proof. ASK US. 1.. INNES & SONS | l ir llllltrnd Iii” Kennel and Poultry Meat Porveynr I * Ontario FAIRBANK Phone \VESTOX ‘ MVER Consignments. Downsview Station G. 'l‘. Best market price given c. FGRB GAR FGR l9: Chassis - Runabout Touring Car . I“. C. 13. Ford. Color In These p1 ices arc rosi'ivcly arrai‘air'i (-3 tion before August 1, llllr‘, but time against an :rlvancc in lll‘lct‘ at any tithe. gaiiist any reducâ€" no guarantee is G. A. M. DAVISUX llil'riiioxn 1111.1. and lf::iwx'.'ir.i.r<: dealer t'<;i‘ Markham, Scar hero and Yi i‘k Townships, including Yonge Strata A. ll. CLiss Loni. lb r ..I\IL.\"i‘.-\Tl\'li