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The winners of the scholarship gen- erously offered by North York Town- ship for the pupils in the township securing the highest mark at the en- trance examinations have been award- ed to the following pupils:â€"First Prize, gold medal, Miss Annie Cairns Burnett Avenue of school sermon No. 4 Lansing; Second Prize Silver Medle Miss Helen M. Emerson. 10th Ave. West, School section No. 1-3; Third Prize. Bronze Medal, Miss Ethel Steele 424 Melrose Ave, Sclzool‘ Sec- tion No. 3, Duke of York School. The Candidates received total marks of 578, 576, and 574 respectively. The prizes will be presented at the school fair which will be held early in Sept- ember. Winners of Township Scholarships ;‘ Announced. MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY August 23, 24, 25 Comedy “ Al Society ” EDUCATIONAL KNICK KNACKS DON’T BUY until you see the with 77 important refinements including THE RUBBER SILENCED CHASSIS ' Topics Fables Regular Saturday Matinee 2.30 p.m. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Willowdalé bmedy “Mary, Queen 0i Tots ” fi-‘EF REX 311$? COVERING CANADA’S BEST SUBURBAN DISTRICT Vol. XLVIX. Greater Oakland Six The North York Band held a very successful practice at Willowdale on Wednesday evening. About twenty members were on hand and Band Master Anderson was well pleased with the showing made so far. It is expected that a field day will be held in the near future for the purpose of raising funds for the purchase of uniforms. Last week we reported that the Hollyhocks in the garden of Dr. Rout- ‘Iey, Maple were, 11 feet 6 inches high. That there is abundant growth in this district is evidenced by the ofl‘lcial re- port that plants in the same garden growing HOW CAPITOL NEWS I‘m!” “mg! Still Growing Held Practice 7% ‘féfi 1nc1 and still “In Essentials, Unity; In Non-assent ials, Liberty; In All Things, Charity.” ‘ That this district will be well re- ‘presented is evidenced by the number Of trophies presented by prominent men of this district as well as the in- ‘terest which is being taken by local plowmen. Colonel Deacon of Union- ville has offered a handsome silver cup for boys under eighteen years of age plowing in sod. Mr. Bowman has also given a handsome silver trophy which will be placed by the Associa. tion in one of the sod events. Mr. E. T. Stephens has very generously donated a forty dollar silver trophy to be awarded to the best team and equipment on the grounds at the match. James McLean, Director and past president of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association states that extensive pre- parations are being made for the‘an- nual international match which will be held this year at Niagara on the Lake on the site of Lundy’s Lane battle field. The location is an ex- cellent one and being situated so close to Niagara Falls promises to attract a large number of visitors. Keen in- terest has already been manifested in the event and the demand for space by large manufacturing firms is away ahead of previous years. The last games in the Mackenzie King cup series were played at the local green on Friday night last when Richmond Hill rinks defeated Stoutf- ville representatives by 15 points. The local rinks were:â€"F. Sanderson, W. Trench, W. Wellfn‘an, G. Moodie, Skip; W. G. Baldock, F. J. Mans- bridge, E. T. Stephens, James Mcâ€" Lean, Skip. On Saturday last two local rinks visited Kew Beach and each came home with a fifty fifty record of two wins and two losses. The rinks were Mrs. E. T. Stephens, James McLean, Miss McLean, E. T. Stephens, skip; Mrs. Boyle, P. C. Hill, Mrs, P. C. Hill, G. Willis, Skip. Three local rinks attended the gala day at Unionville on Wednesday last and the rinks skipped by Mrs. Wright and Miss Switzer, were tie for second prize. The toss up gave the prize of handsome vases to Miss Switzer’s rink. The rinks were:â€"â€"Miss I. Wiley Mrs. Glass, Mrs. Herrington, Miss Switzer; Mrs. Clement, Mrs. Boyle, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Wright; Miss Mc- Lean, Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. W. Trench Mrs. Kerswill. Show Keen Interest in Ontario Plow- men’s Association The local rinks which took part in the competition were: Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Hiil; Mr. and Mrs. A. Wright; Mrs. J. H. Jackson, W. Ward Price; Mr. and Mrs. W. Trench; Mrs. Patter- son, F. J. Mansbridge; Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Harrington; Mrs. Geo. Glenn, G. Moodie, Miss Moodie, A. G. Sav- age; Miss McLean, James McLean; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kerswiilz Mr. and Mrs. Norman Glass; Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Wiley; Miss Switzer, Mr. Snedden. LOCAL MEN DONATE TROPHIES l A very successful doubles tourna- ‘ment was held at the local green on ‘Wednesday afternoon. Thirty-four rinks took part in the games inrlucl- ‘ing representatives from Stonfilelie, Newmarket, Unionville, Nortlz Tor- onto, Lawrence Park as well as sev- eral local entries. Three games Were played by each rink and several hand- some prizes were awarded to the win- ners. Mrs. J. A. Green and Geo. Gee won ‘the first prize for three wins beautiful silver golflets suitably en- graved donated by Mr. W. Ward Price and an additional prize of fountain pens; Second prize for three wins Miss I Wiley and Wes. Wellman. cut glass vase and carving set; first prize for two wins, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Steph- ens, silk umbrellas; First Prize for one win, Mrs. J. E. Smith and F. Sims cake plates; first prize for the high- est score with no wins, Miss Harding and Geo. Glenn silver egg cups and stand. LOCAL TOURNAMENT ' WELL ‘CGNTESTED RICHMOND HILL, ONT., THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1926 rurna- en on 7-four Ic'lud- The engineer’s report favoring the construction of water mains in Aven- It was further intimated that the street railway would contribute to the cost of widening. A letter was read from Alex Wat- son. representing some of the rateâ€" payers of the Newtonbrook section protesting against the issue of $36,- 000 bonds for the building of\ a new school, on the groimds that the meet- ing which voted the money was il- legally held. The point in question was of the time of the meeting some persons under the impression that it was to be held on standard time, hav- ing arrived too late to vote. 5. That the Department of High- ways pay 25 percent of the cost of acquisition including that of destroy- ing or removing builangs. 4. That the township deal with all lawsuits which may arise from the acquisition of and work upon this land. 3. That the fcownship at its own ex- pense construct all drains and other necessary works. Briefly the terms of the agree- ment would be as follows:â€" 1. That the part of Yonge Street running through North York from old Yonge Street be increased from 66 feet to 86 feet in width. 2. That the township 'acquive the land 20 feet on the east side of Yonge Street. Widening of Yonge Street Considered At Regular Council Meeting The second council meeting in Aug- ust was indeed an important one not only for North York but also for greater Yonge Street as the council received a suggested draft agree- ment for widening Yonge Street. Last year a building line was set to make Yonge Street 86 feet wide from old Yonge Street north to the north township limit. The council are now considering aquiring the land and are negotiating with the Department of Highways to assist; in paying. The Liberal Committee rooms have been opened in Richmond Hill with Mr. Norman Batty in charge and rooms have also been opened in Thornhill, Aurofa and other centres in the riding. The campaign in North York which so far has largely been a matter of organization work gives promise of developing into a warm Prattlc in the next few days and members of both parties have greeted with enthusiasm the announcement of Harry Siftnn, [the Liberal candidate that he has in~ vited T. H. Lennox, the Conservative standard bearer to hold joint meetings ~with him throughout the riding. Mr. Sifton is determined that the electors, will have ample opportunity of hear- ing the questions of the day discussed and is determined that the fight wiil be decided on the issues confronting ‘Canada to-day. He is confident that lthe isstts are of vital importance to ievery voter and is willing to stand lhiS ground on the public platform and defend the cause he represents. ‘It only remains now for the Conser- vative candidate to accept his chalâ€" lenge and the people of North York will be assured of a fighting type/ of campaign which has a decided appeal to every elector. It is expected that Rt. Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King will be present at the official nomination in Newmarket on Tuesday, Sept. 7, which will be in the midst of the Liberal leaders Ontario tour. NORTH YORK SIMON ENVETES LENNQX W HMD WENT MEETINGS W. G. BALDOCK. 1 SO impressively long is the list of individual refinements that it is impossible for us to devote space to them here, but we hope to have one of the new models on show in the course of a week or so,when we shall be please-d to explain them to you. until then, we say Don’t Buy, until you see the NEW OAKLAND. Hon. W. L. M. King Expected to Speak in Newmarket on Nom- ination Day was well attended and no other names were mentioned except that of Colonel Lennox who in a short speech thank- ed the representatives present for the honor they had conferred upon him by again tendering him the nomina- ‘tion. The main speaker of the ofter~ noon was C. W. Bell, former member for East Hamilton, and short speech- es were also made by W. Pugsley of Richmond Hill, Robert Miller of Stou- fiville, and Wm. Keith M. P. P. The oldest representative present was Mr. F. Button of Thornhill, who although ninety years of age was on hand as enthusiastic as the youngest man present. i The convention on' Saturday last Outstanding among Ontario Mun- icipalities, the Markham Village tax rate this year is approximately 4 mills less than that of last year, or 33 mills in what is known as Old Markham,‘and 31.3 mills in North Mafkham or Mt. Joy. . The election campaign was given its official start on Saturday afternoon when T. Herbert Lennox, K. C. receiv- ed the unanimous nomination of North York Conservatives as their candi- date in the Federal elections. Harry Sifton the Liberal Candidate has been in the field for some time and has his organization throughout the riding wo ing well. Solicitor was instructed to take proceedings against the Bayview Golf and Country Club, Bayview Ave. to recover taxes due the municipality. T. H. LENNOX IS A resolution was passed instruct- ing the building of a bridge: as a local improvement on Addington Ave. During the afternoon Reeve Hicks adjourned the meeting for an hour to enable members to attend the funeral of the late Andrew Nicholls of Aginâ€" court who was recently killed in a motor accident. The North York Hydro~Electric commission sent a letter requesting issue of $76,000 of debenture bonds and the matter was placed in the hands of the solicitor. The increased activity of the mar- ket at the city limits was recognized by the council, which accepted a ten- der of $60 for the installation of a lighting system in the market place. ‘ HARRY SIF’I‘ON The Liberal candidate in North York who has invited T. H. Lennox the Conservative standard bearer to meet him on the public platform and discuss the issues facing the electors in the coming election. ue Road, Plymbridge Road, Spring Garden Avenue and Brookdale Road as a local improvement was approved. , Limited Low Tax Rate AGAIN CANDIDATE Chevrolet and Oakland Dealers RICHMOND HILL Morning and evening found the building filled to capacity, many friends of the congregation taking advantage of this occasion to revisit this church. ‘ At the morning service short ex- tracts from old church records deal- ing with the original church building and naming the committees in charge of the work, were read by Rev. C. H. Bowman Pastor charge, Mr. Jas. McNeil and Mr. J. McGillivray WhOSr‘ fathers were named on the church committee, acted as collectors mak- ing use of the long handled collection boxes in service long ago. The choir rendered suitable anthems at both serices and are to be compli- mented on the manner in which they led the service praise throughout. (A concert by “Ye Olde Tyme Vil- lage Quartette” will be given in the Community Hall on the evening of Maple Field Day with a dance follow- ing. Supper will be served in the Masonic Hall from 5 to 8 p.m. Anniversary Services On Sundar’August 15th the ,con- gregation of St. Paul’s, Vaughan cel- ebrated the 82nd anniversary of the erection of a Presbyterian Church or. that site. Dr. A. S. Grant, who was the preacher of the day, delivered two stirring and impressive sermons which ‘will long be remembered by those who ‘twere priviledged to hear them ‘In the morning" he dwelt upon recent events in church history, giving ex- ‘ceptionally favorable reports of the Fspeedy and satisfactory manner in which the Presbyterian Church is be- ‘ing built up again all over the Dom- inion. In the evening he emphasiz- ed the truth of the new testament teachings especially the need of in- dividual salvation through Jesus Christ the Son of God. The Women’s Institute met; at the home of Mrs W. J. Johnston on Wed- nesday afternoon 11th and entertainâ€" ed the Edgeley ladies. A program given by the Edgeley Institute was much enjoyed. Lunch was tastefully served on the lawn to some seventy- five people. Mr. Thomas Cousins has been threshing during the week and is well pleased with a: yield of fifty bushels to the acre of his field of Golden Chafi' wheat which won first prize in the field competition. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Manning, Miss Mary and . Norman Lund spent Simday with riends in Thistletown. The St. Andrew’s Sunday School picnic will be held on the church grounds on Wednesday August, 25th. Colonel S. H. Deacon, Unionville 86% points; Fourth, Wm. Burns Maple 85 points; Fifth, Mrs. John Brillinger Richmond Hill 84 points;-Sixth, Chas. Jones, Maple 83 points; Seventh E.T. Stephens, Richmond Hill, 82 points. Thos. Cousins Prize Wheat Yields 50 Bushels To Acre. All ian readiness for the annual civic holiday celebration and old boys’ reunion to be held here on Saturday, August 21. A splendid program has been arranged and the oflicers and various committees have worked unâ€" ceasingly for the success of the an- nual event. A record crowd is expect- ed and one of the best days in the history of the district is looked for. In announcing the results of the standing field crop competition of the Richmond Hill Agricultural Society Geo. E. Foster, Honeywood, district director of the Ontario Fairs Assoc- iation who acted as judge commentâ€" ed very favorably on the splendid crops in this locality. He spoke very highly of all the entries and was well pleased with the interest taken throu- ghout this district. The prizes and the standing of the different entries are as follows:â€"First, F. A. Clark, Gormley 91 points; Second, H. D. Mcâ€" Cauge, Gormley 89 points; Third SINGLE COPY, 30 $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Judge Speaks Well of Crop District WINNERS IN FIELD CROP COMPETITION Maple s in This: