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_____â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"-â€"=" Covering Canada’s Best Suburban ’ District _# “In Essentials, RICHMOND HILL, ONT., Vol. XLVlll. Regular Session . Village Councfl The regular July meeting of the ‘riichmond Hill council was held in the council chamber on Monday night with Rceve Lunau in the chair and Councillors Greene, Baldock and Her- i‘ington present. ' With a couple of small changes in frontage as a result of representa- tions made by two owners the assess- ment for the drain on north Yonge Street be confirmed. A representative of the Globe Ins demnity Company addressed thocounâ€" : cil regarding an insurance pplicv to " protect the municipality against ac- ‘ cidents occuring within the village. The premium on the policy. is 31.40 » per annu n and gives protection up to . S10,000. The matter of taking out - the policy was laid over until the next ‘ meeting. T. H. Trench asked for a five year V lease from village for the municipal ofiice at the request of council he ~~ is building a fire proof vault. He felt '_: that he could no go ahead with the 9“; expenditure unless he had a lease from the town for at least five years. He also asked an additional rental or $30 per year. The members felt that the request was a reasonable one and expressed their willingness to take the I lease and pay additional rent provid- i ed they were allowed to sub-let in case they wanted to change their quarters before its expiration. The secretary of the school board notified the council that George Covrie had tendered his resignation as a member of the board and the clerk was authorized to torte the necessary ; proceedings to have the vacancy filâ€" . led. . ‘1 H. B. Stirling, electrical engineer. 3 asked for an increase in salary of ., $100 per year. The members felt that ' Mr. Stirling had rendered faithful and efficient service to the town and ac- " codingly increased his salary from $1400 to $1500 per year. : A communication from the Hydro ': Commission was read drawing atten- tion to the fact that some users of ....3 power were in arrears contrary. to 5'? the regulations. Clerk Hume adVised that he had sent a copy of the regul- ations to all users with the last mon- statement and the council de- the rules would be carried out. The law provides that the ser- vice of all consumers fifteen days in .. arrears for two months shall be dis- 5.; continued. * It was also decided that the users of power outside the village limits - should be changed at rural rates which are somewhat higher than in ': urban centres. This matter is govern- ed by Hydro regulations. Robert Endcan appeared before the council to ask permission to erect a _ sign at the corner of Yonge and Cen- tre streets. Permission was granted. Councillor Greene suggested that ' two lights be placed on each of the newly erected welcome signs at the entrance to the village. He stated that the signs werx. very creditable :: advertisements to the village felt that they should be properly ligh- 2492 YONGE, AT CASTLEFIELD NORTH TORONTO THIS THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Comedyâ€"“LA UGHING LADIES” MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY JUNE 21, 22, 23 w Gmppmo I ‘ -' DRAMA. “ gt“ w» ‘luibh. JACK HOLT ERNEST TORRENCE ESTHER RALSTON LOUISE DRESSER ' and night. ,', signs but there was required. A motion providing they be properly and he ted so as to be equally efl’ective day The members expressed themselves as well pieased with the some diFfrrence of opinion as the number of lights that lighted was adopted and the matter of the number and Unity; In Non-essentials. Liberty; In All Thingx, Charity.” THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1,926 TWELVE Willth CillllPETE FOR Yiliili filllli’ll' HONORS R. M. Campbell Declared the Winners The annual public speaking contest | "Stage Fright”; sixth. Norman Steck- for the County of York was held at ley, Farm.” the Richmond Hill High School on Tuesday night and was largely at- tended. The contest was the final of several primarv events held through- out the district and was under the auspices of the Junior Farmers As- sociation. Six young men and six young women competed for the ora- torial honors of the evening and the addresses of all the contestants were highly praised by the judges. The laurel wreath for the girls’ contest was awarded to Miss Ella Johnson of Nashville who took for icr subject the timely question “Whither are we drifting." In a ten minute address the speaker discus- sed the trend of modern youth and appealed to the people of the young- er generation to stop and take stock of their actions and pay less attenâ€" tion to the things in life which are of no consequence and more serious con- sideration to the more important side. R. M. Campbell of Gormley was de- clared the winner among the male contestants. He gave an eloquent ad- dress on the “Evils of the Liquor Traffic and spoke with an ease and forccfulncss which gave him the un- animous decision of the judges. Dr. James L. Hughes, Toronto, Rev. Nichol and Mr. Mathews of Newmarket were the judges and their finding was announced by Rev. Nic- hol. The standing of the contestants was as follows; girls’ contest, first Miss Ella Johnson, Nashville; second, Miss Florence Little, Agincourt, “The discovery and uses of rubber”; third. Miss Greta Ratclif‘fe, Stouffville, “The Future of Canada”; fourth, Miss M. Watson, “Developing Community Spirit”; fifth, Miss L. Watson, Pine Grove, “The Relation of the Farmers Wife to the Farm”; sixth, Miss Mar- ion Scott, Pickering, “The. Abuse of Sports". In the men’s contest, first, R.M. Campbell, Nashville; second, A. Riddell. Sutton, “Factors Influencing Success in Modern Agriculture"; third; Clare Sanderson, Unionville, “Stock Taking of Our Leaders”; fourth. Garfield Hamilton, Ravenshoe “The farmer, the backbone of Prizes Presented by Dr. J as. L. Hughes and A. J. H. Eckhardtâ€"Miss Ella Johnson and $1.50 per year in advance. Single. cepy, 3 cents Spring Flower Show Was Successful Event Interesting Demonstration by Mrs. Percy Waters of Toronto. The annual flower show of the Richmond Hill Horticultural Society was held in the Sunday School room of St. John‘s United Church on Tues- day evening and was largely attend- ed by flower lovers of the. district. The showing although not large was girls’ contest a beautiful silver cream and sugar set was presented by the donor Mr. A. J. 11'. Eckhardt. In mak- ing the presentation Mr. congratulated all the contestants and especially the winner on attaining the a first County of York. work of the York Pioneers Society and issued an appeal for a greater appreciation of the activities of the organization and a larger member- shin. some shield to Mr. Campbell expres- sed the hope that he would continue to win further honors in larger fields. He congratulated the winner on his delivery and choice of‘subject and our Vaughan“ nation”; fifth, Abner Hulse, Aurora, Etobicoke, Stoufi‘ville. “The Tractor on the The prizes to the winner in the Eckhardt honors in the great He referred to the oratori al Dr. Hughes in presenting a hand- gave some valuable hints to the un- successful contenders. He warned the aspiring orators that if they ever hoped for success they must get a- way from memorizing their speeches and merely giving a recitation. “As in everything else in life the secret of success is to have confidence in ypurself” he said. While the judges were deliberating short speeches were given by coun- cillor J. A. Greene of Richmond Hill, Rev. McIntosh and R. J. Rogers the Agricultural representative. The annual meeting of the Junior Farmers Association was also held on Tuesday night. The report of the treasurer was given and shOWed the organization to be in a healthy con- dition. The following officers were elected for the coming year; honor- ary presidents, R. J. Rogers, Agri- cultural representative and Russell Boynton. Gormley; president, R. Baycroft, Aurora; vice-president, El- ton Armstrong, Newmarket; secre- tary, Robert Watson, Woodbridge; directors, King township, Chas. Cas- ey and C. Rogers; Whitchurch, L. Wilson and Frank Steckley; Scarboro T. Loveless and J. Richards; Mark- ham,“J. Frisby and G. Anderson; N. York, S. Latimer and Bert Riddell; C. Graham, B. Mitchell; __________________________â€"â€"â€"â€"vâ€"â€"â€"â€"-â€"â€"-â€" King Council Lansing The fifth regular meeting of the Suburban Yonge Athletic Associatioi‘. above council was held at Temperan- ce Hall. Kettleby, on Saturday. May 29th. All the members present with Reeve MacMurchy in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed, after the communications the treasurer was authoriized to pay the various were read and noted accOunts. Armstrongâ€"Egan Carson and Mr. given a grant of $200 to be expend- That Mr. Wm. Luke Auckland be Field Day will be Held July 13 (Special to the Liberal) At a meeting of the Suburban Yon- ge Amateur Athletic Association held recently it was decided to hold the Field Day in the Lansing-Willowdale district on Saturday July 13th. committee hope to make this year the best ever and some worth while surprises are in SthC for all those who attend. of good quality and the exhibits were freely praised by the visitors. scarcity of entries in some classes was due to the lateness of the seas- on and although some flowers which are usually seen at the Spring show were missing there was an abundan‘ ce of tulips and iris and other seas~ onable spring flowers. were tastin arranged and presented The The exhibits very inviting appearance. ‘ A feature of the show this year which was much appreciated was an excellent address and skillful display of the arrangement of flowers for home decoration by Mrs. Percy Wat- ers of Dani'orth Ave., Toronto. She gave an me how to do the Work and also how not to do it. flowers and foliage giving twenty- five most delightful demonstrations of what can be done simply with the plants that grow in our own gar- dens. decorations for banquet table with candles added and for the reception table with recepticles decorated with pink- roses and pansies. spent was most interesting and was much enjoyed. by Brown and heartily applauded by the audience was tendered to the speak- er resting demonstration of She used common garden She also gave more elaborate The hour A vote of thanks Mrs. Perry. seconded by Miss The prize winners in the different classes were: Iris. lst. Mrs. Frances Atkinson, 2nd Mrs. A. J. Hume; Red Peonies, 1st Mrs. W. A. Trench, 2nd Mrs. W. H. Pugsley; Double Colum- bine, 1st Mrs. Jno. Burr, 2nd Mrs. H. Switzer; Lilyâ€"ofâ€"the-Valley, lst Mrs. W. T. Graham, 2nd Mrs. Hume; Pan- sies, lst Mrs. Jno. Burr, 2nd Mrs. P. C. Hill; Snowballs, lst Mrs. Geo. Gee; Oriental Poppies, lst Mrs. Jno. Burr; Forget - me - l'ots. 1st Miss Hazel Switzer; Rhubarb, lst Mr. Geo. Gee, 2nd Mrs. W. T. Graham; Cress, lst Mrs. W. T. Graham, 2nd Miss F. M. Brown; Lettuce, lst Miss Brown, 2nd Mrs. Graham; Asparagus, lst ‘Mrs. W. A. Trench, 2nd Mr. Peter Savage; Onions, lst Mrs. Graham, 2nd Miss Brown; Radish, 1st Mrs. F. E. Sims, 2nd Miss Brown; Bachelor's Button, lst Mrs. Frances Atkinson, 2nd Mr. Gee; Daisies, lst Mrs. W. A. Trench, P Snider and Roy Barker 2nd Mrs' ‘ ‘ ' Mrs. P. C. Hill; Honeysuckle, lst Mr. Graham; Perennials, lst. Gee, 2nd Mrs. Hill; Tulips, 1 variety. 1st Mrs. Trench, 2nd Mrs. A. G. Sav- age; Tulips. 2 varieties, 1st, Mrs. Trench, 2nd Mrs. Frances Atkinson. MMaple (Special to the Liberal) 'The play “His Best Investment” given by the young people of St. An- drew’s church, Aurora, in the Com- The munity Hall last week was very in- teresting and was well received. Mus- ic was furnished by the Aurora High School orchestra. The proceeds a- mounted to $81. Thornhill All in Readiness for Dominion Celebration The third annual field day of the Thornhill Field Day Association will be held on Dominion Day. There will be many new features this year and the officers in charge are looking for new records to be established. There are many ‘special attractions and there promises to be mirth and inerriment for young and old. The event. which is now being he'.d for the third time has gained in popularity since its inception and pl‘JnllSC-S to rank as one of the foremost annual attractions of the district. The ofilcers in charge of the event are, President. Day R. Simpson; Vice-President, Nelson Smiley: Treasurer, Stanley Elson: Secretary, Wilfred Dean; Officers of Field, Softball, S. S. Findley, B. H. Eaton. Pascoe Drake; Races, R. Simp- son, B. Sharples; Booth. W. Rid-dell, M. Pegg; Midway, F. H. Echlin, E. Walker; Ladies’ Section for Supper, Secretary, Miss A. Boyle; Constable and Keeper of Grounds, W. Clapham. Several members of the Women’s Institue attended the annual meeting and election of officers held at Union- ville United church on Thursday last. The gathering was one of the largest in years, over 200 ladies taking part in the morning and afternoon ses- sions. The chair was occupied by Mrs. Graves of Scarboro Junction. last year’s president. who was unanimous- ly re-elected. The other officers are, Mrs. W. A. Young. ‘Agincourt, 1st. Chevrolet and Oakland vice-president; Mrs. R. A. Mason of Markham, 2nd vice-president; Miss Jean Heron, secretary; Mrs. Davison and Mrs. Robert Ash of Unionville. auditors. The principal speakers of the day were Mrs. Groves, a member of Toronto Board of Education, Mr. G. E. Putnam, Director of Women‘s Instuitues, and Mrs. Duncan. a mem- bcr of the Federal Board. There was a splendid musical program, some of the artists taking part were, Miss Weighill and Mrs. J. W. Perkins in a piano duet, Rev. Mr. Eaton rendered two solos. The morning session was largely taken up with reports and at the close of each session delegates and visitors were entertained to a splendid luncheon provided by the ladies of the village. The community singing was in charge of Mrs. G. A. Davison. Despite the inclement weather last Saturday a successful sale of home- baking, candy. fruit and flowers, was held. A goodly sum was realized for the Ladies’ Aid and United church. The Horticultural Society was forâ€" tunate in securing Mr. Moore. govern- ment lecturer, at the last monthly meeting. His subject was “The Cul- tivation of Roses" and was illustrat- ed by slides. It was very interesting and instructive. and was enjoyed by a large gathering. “'ork is progressing very favorably on the new Langstal’f school. The first car of brick was shipped this week by the \Yilcox Lake Brick Co. who are supplying 70.000 brick for the struction. Deaiers power of lights will be decided later. The clerk was instructed to call for tenders for the delivery of 100 _or more yards of gravel at points deCid- ed by the council. The tenders must be in by June 30. Pioneer Resident Called By Death of Late Mrs. Hannah Jane Baker Vaughan Township Was In Nineâ€" ty Ninth Year Mrs. Hannah Jane Baker, one of the oldest residents of Vaughan ti). passed away on Sunday last at AllOl‘ home at Concord in her ninety ninth year. Mrs. Baker who before her marriage was Hannah Tennyson was born in Yorkshire. England. and \i as a relative of Lord Tennyson. She came to Canada when she was 16 years of age, and the family home- stead lies about two and a half miles from the place of her death. With the exception of seven years when she and her late husband farmed at Victoria Square in Markham, she had been a resident of Vaughan since her I girlhood. Until the advent of her ill- ness Mrs. Baker retained 'ill iier fac- ulties. and was quite active around the home. She was fond of telling stories of the early days in Vaughan and of visits she made to Toronto in her youth. She is survived by *v.‘o smis, Coun- cillor G. M. Baker. of aoiuord; Wm, Baker. of Edgeley; and three daugh- ters. Mrs. M. Witty and Mrs. A. con- Knake, of Maple; and Mrs. George lSchell, of Aurora. w. c. BALDOCK, Limited RICHMOND HILL ed on the 4th concession from lot 8 to 10 both lots inclusive. Duggan#l‘vlacMurchyâ€"That Mr. Peter Husoii be given a grant of $100 for 11th concession, at lot 3 to 5 in- elusive. Eganâ€"‘Macliurcliy That this council grant the sum of $125 for gravel on townline 8th concession, East. Robt. Docks, Commissioner. Dugganvei‘vleit-Murchyâ€"Thac this council give to Messrs. Rolland and Cairns the sum of $300 between lots 30, on 1'2 concession. Egameâ€"rDugganiThat this ' council give to Mix. Smith and E. Cairns the sum of 3150 for the cutting of hill on side road between lots 15 and 16. Egan;Duggaiiâ€"That this council give to John Doak and Lawrence Hilâ€" liard the sum of 3150 on hill on conâ€" cession between lots 15 and 16, bet- ween 8th and ‘Jth concession. I\I:.ic-I\‘Ii.irch_vâ€"Armstrongâ€"That J. M. Gillham be given a grant of $100 for graveling Tth concession opposite lots 14 and 15. Armstrongâ€"Eganâ€"That Mr. Cecil Walker be paid the sum of $100 on salary. Armstrongâ€"MacMurchyâ€"That Mr. Bert Huniphreys he paid the sum of $10.00 for moving patient from Schomberg Junction to Toronto Hos- pital. Dugganâ€"Eganâ€"That this council pay to Mrs. Bond the sum of $87.74 for supplies for families in Lloyd- town suffering from Small pox. Dugganâ€"MacMurchyâ€"That this council pay Hiram Gray the sum of 8-10.00 for carrying supplies to fami- lies in Lloydtown when same were USED on SPEtlAiS AND The newly formed bowling club in the Suburban Yongo area has com- menced the season’s bowling, on the green of the president, Mr. T. Hir- ons. A good crowd was on deck for the first game to see the bout betâ€" ween skips Dan Ross and L. A. Reev- Ies. Mr. Ross’ team won. but, it was anybody’s game right up to the last. Everything points to a successful season and anyone wishing to know more about the Kingsdale Lawn Bowling Club should get in touch with the secretary, Mr. R. 0. Wright, Lansing P.O.. by mail. suffering from Small-pox. Arnistrongâ€"â€"MacMurchyâ€"That Mr. L. Hollingshcad be paid the balance of salary to date as tax collector for 1925. Duggan_Armstrorg#-iiat this council pay to the two assessors Mesâ€" srs. Webb and Doak the balance of salary for 1926. MacMurchyâ€"Eganâ€"That Treasur- er is hereby authorized and instructed - to accept from Seba Geer the sum of $2.40 being for 12 yards gravel sold to George Thompson and that the same be credited to the Township ac- count. MacBIurc~liwaiigganâ€"That this council confirm the actions of the Treasurer in issuing a cheque for the sum of 81.35 to William Cutting, beâ€" ing balance on his {new bill present- ed at the March meeting. by author- ity of F. :‘i. Egan, councillor. Court of Revision was held at 2.30 o’clock when several appeals were dealt with. Council adjourned to meet at Glen- ville Hall on Saturday, June 26, 1928. Next Sunday, anniversary services will be held in Hope United church. Rev. A. S. Kerr will preach in the af- ternoon and Rev. Halbert of King in the evening. A quartette from King will assist the choir. There was no service in St. An- drew’s church on Sunday on account of Communion services in St. Paul’s. Much sympathy is felt here for Rev. W. E. Sibley whose wife is re- ported murdered in China. Mr. Sibl ley was a former junior pastor on this circuit. Mr. and Mrs. G. Mainprize of West Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Cousins of Woodbridge and Mrs. C. Cousins of Toronto visited at T. A. Cousin's last week. A soft ball team from Wilcox Lake came down on Friday evening and gave the local boys some practice. The score was a tie. During the months of July and Aug- ust the stores of A. C. Robinson and C. Robeson will be closed on Wednesâ€" day’s at 12.30. OAK RIDGES St. John’s church and Sunday School are holding their annual pic- nic to High Park or Suiiiiyside, To- ronto, on Tuesday, June 22nd. Cars will leave the Junction at 8.45 (Stan- dard Time) and will stun) for passen- gers any place en route. Return cars will leave North Toronto at 8 o'clock (Standard Time). Come and join the party and make this the best yet. 2â€"1925 Ford Tudors with Ruckstell Axles. In perfect condition. 1â€"1924 Ford Fordor. Good tires and mechani- cally perfect. 1â€"1925 Ford Tudor. New Last September. This is only a few of our Used Cars. LANSING