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Local Bowlers Won First Prize At Stouffville Three local rinks attended the ann- ual mixed tournament. of the Stouff- 'lle club on Wednesday afternoon nd report an excellent time. The 'ink skipped by Mr. George Gee won he first prize of a pair of blankets. he rink skipped by Mr. G. Willis won he third prize. The personnel of the inks was as follows: Mrs. Kerswill, . A. Wright, ‘Mrs. W. A. Wright, eorge Gee, skip; Mrs. Boyle, E. T. tephens, Mrs. E.T. Stephens. G. Will- 5 skip; Mrs. L. H. Clement. L. H. Cle- ent, Miss Wylie, Edgar Wall. skip. VOL. I. Regular Saturday Matinee 2. E5 p.m COMINGâ€"Thursday, Friday. Saturday; Aug. 25,26,127 COLLEEN MOORE in “ Naugth But Nice.” L‘Angg/I BE in “ Who ’3 Afraifi ’°’ CAPITOL NEWS \VILLIAM INCHMUNI) in “The Return of the Riddle Rider” re VILLAGE WATER COVERING CANADA’S BEST SUBURBAN DISTRICT Owing to the unsatisfactory quality of the Village Water as shown by the August 15th, report of the Laboratories oflhe Department of Health, users of this water are hereby warned to boil all water used for domestic purposes. WARNING Richmond Hill, Aug. 16, 1927. 2492 YONGE STREET, AT CASTLEFIELD Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Aug. 22 Aug. 23 Aug. 24 Thursday, Friday, Saturday Aug 18 Aug. 19 July 20 Chevrolet Oakland A NEW MQOARENQCOfiEDYil Topics and Fables. WEE-fofz-ALL APITOL 'IzomNcs 0F \ FIGHTqu A THEATRE 'ITING J. P. WILSON. M. O. H. A Serious Offence William Meek a young lad employ- ed by J. N. Sommerville of Vaughan Township and a recent arrival from the Old Land appeared in County Police court on Tuesday, facing a charge of unlawfully setting fire to the barn of his employer. He plead- ed not guilty and on the request of the Crown he was remanded until August 23. Bail was fixed at $2000. Starting New Serial Saturday Matinee Unly Teacher:â€"“Compose a sentence ,containgâ€"boys, bees, bare.” Pupil:â€"“Boys bees bare whin they in go in swimmin . Ten Years OM Our Gang Comedy Call at our ShOW room or phone us for our prices CHEVROLET SALES 81 SERVICE Ask us about the New Canadian Oakland. Entirely a new car at lower New and Lowe-r Prices on Chevrolet “In Essentials. Unity; In 2 RICHMOND HILL. ONT Middle School Ethination Results The Department of Education has announced the (results of the Middle School Exams. held here in June. The following pupils have passed in all the subjects for which they Were candi- dates.â€" Richmond Hili High School ' - Middle School Exam Results. Middle School Examination Results ’wald Carter, Muruiel Comisky, Ella The Department of Education has 'iDenne, Francis Drury, Marion Ellis, announced the (results of the MiddlelGordon Fee, Douglas Gee, Fred School Exams. held here in June. The Greene, Mary Hodgins, Rupert Jack- following pupils have passed in all the son, Nora Johns, Jacob Koning, Mild- subjects for which they Were candi- red Mackie, John McLean, Bert Math- dates.â€" ewson, Geo. Plewman, Jean Reaman, Dora Anderson, Johnston Armâ€" Ruth Reaman, Irene Routley, Mildred strong, John Ashby, Sylvia Battersby, Sims, Irene Smith, Wm. Smith, Eve- Albert Boddy, Harding Burnaby,0sâ€" llyn Waugh, Alicia Wheeler. The following table shows the standing of the candidates who were part- ially successful, C opposite the candidates name and vertically beneath the name of a subject indicates that he has pass standing in that subject; 1, 2, or 3 in a similar position indicates first, second or third class honours. The eertificates of those who have passed and the marks of those 'who have failed are being mailed to those concerned. Appeals may be made from the marks assigned for a. fee of \81.00 for each paper to be reâ€"read. {Pupils are advised to consult the A meeting of the executive of the North York Conservative Association was held in Newmarket on Wednesday evening wh€n the delegates were ap- pointed to attend the national conven- tion of the party in Winnipeg this fall. Dr. Lockhart of King, president of the association presided and there were a- bout eighty representatives from all parts of the riding present. The fol- lowing delegates were chosen in adâ€" dition to C01. T. H. Lennox the sitting member; Clifford Case, Aurora, Har- old Bruels, Sutton, George Leary Gor- mley, -William Brunton, Newmarket, ;alternative delegates, A. E. Pugsley, Sutton, Wm. Waite, Len Wallace, Thos. Underwood and Jas. Stewart. ‘It was made clearly understood that leach delegate was free to exercise his own judgement in the choice of a leader and there was no intimation as to who would be the choice of the North York delegates. North York Delegates To Winnipeg Convention Monopolist A little fellow left in charge of his tiny brother called out: “Mother, won’t you please speak to baby? H'e’s sitting on the flypaper, and there’s a lot of :'lies waiting to get on.” Armstrong J Atkinson H. Bales H. Ball K. ‘. . . . Braybon F. Braybon K. Campbell D Carter T. . Dennie M. Duncan A. Echlin H. . Echlin M. . Gohn Lloyd Harris G. . Hickey M. . Jack G. . . . Lockhart L. McCague L Mason W. . Morris K. . Morris R. Hrlce L}. Proctor C. Simpson M Travis M. . Vanek A. ‘ \Valkins, J. Wright H. Young E. ‘ Ideal Weather Brings Joy To The Farmer Farmers throughout York and surrounding counties are re- joicing over the wonderful weather which they have enjoy- ed, and which is still continu- ing for harvesting and early threshing. Practically every- thing in the way‘ of grain has been cut, some oats still being in the fields, and threshing is general. The yield generally is reported as exceptionally good. ‘aris Nonâ€"essentials. Liberty: In All Things. Charitv.” THURSDAY, AUGUST 18. 1927 teachers of the various subjects be- ‘fore appealing. Promotions from Form III to IV will be announced next week, based upon these results and on the promotion exams. held in June and marked by the High School Staff. According to latest reports the T.T. C. are going ahead rapidly with ar- rangements for changing the gauge of the radials and it is expected that work will be well under way by Sept- ember 15. As was predicted new cars will put into operation which will be a big improvement over the ones now in use and the North Yonge Street district is promised a much improved service which will be a boon for this section of the county. The new cars will be of special in- ‘terurban type and will be capable of making about sixty miles per hour. Arrangements are being made to have the cars constructed in Canada {with Canadian material. T.T.C. ORDER NEW CARS FOR RADIAIS “The new cars will be up-to-date in every detail, and the seats will folâ€" low the line of the T. T. C. coaches, which are recognized as the finest on the continent, making it much more comfortable for the long distance pas- sangers,” stated Mr. D. W. Harvey, general manager of the T.T.C. “They will have conveniences and smoking compartments. “The running times will be cut, the‘ maximum speed of the new cars be- ing between fifty and sixty miles per hour. The present cars and egjip- ment are altogether to cumbersome, and will not accelerate quickly. The new cars will be lighter, and will get away quickly. They will be a de- cided improvement from every stand- point.” Special Intel-urban Type Capable of Not to Teacher Teacher: “Oh, Johnny, how dirty your hands are! What would you say if I came to school with hands like polite that Johnny: “Nothing. It wouldn’t be r7" 'n Fifty Miles An Hour t:?E”E® THE HOME OF SATURDAY MATINE '3 Thura. Friday‘ Sa Aug. 19?; mm :â€" starrifig prlces Maple Annual Field Day will be held on Saturday, September 3. This was decided at a meeting held on Wed- nesday evening when plans for the day were made and the new officers for the year elected. In the afternoon there will be a splendid program of sports of all kinds after which there will be a supper, concert and dance. ,Ther new officers for the year are: President W. O. McDonald, Viceâ€"Pres- ident, Wm. Johnson, secretary, Bruce ‘Rose, treasurer, F. Hadlow. Reserve the date, Saturday, September 3 and 'watch for posters for further particu- lars. Annual Maple lleld Bay Saturday, Septembel llllrd Aurora Won From Maple In a regular league game here on Wednesday evening, the Aurora girls defeated the Maple‘ team by a 12-6 score. There was a large turii out of fans including a good turn out of sup- porters from Aurora. The winners played an excellent game but the local girls did not seem to be able to hit their stride although they made sev- eral rallies which kept the outcome al. ways in doubt until the last inning. Mr. Teanale of Aurora and Mr. Carl Saigeon of Maple officiated as um- pires. 7’ The ladies of the Women’s Insti- tute visited the Society at Edgeley on Wednesday of last week. The meet- ing was held at the home of Mrs. Jas. Hoover. After a programme of mus- ic and readings given by the visitors, tea was served and a very enjoyable time spent. Next month the ladies expect to visit the Society at Aurora. My. Philip Fishburn, third son of the late Rev. J. Fishbum was in the village last week and called on a num- ber of old friends. Mr. Fishbum has‘ been in the oil business in New 01'- Some Honey moon Trip Mr. and Mrs. Kenelm T. Hulme of California passed through Richmond Hill last Friday on their honeymoon trip. The happy couple are travelling on foot and have as their destination Timmin5\ in Northern Ontario. They started their long journey last Sept- ember and have been walking about twenty five or thirty miles a day. They carry their bedding and cooking utensils with them and in conversation with the Liberal stated that they are enjoying the trip immensly. Incident- ly they are very much impressed with Canada and the reception they are re- ceiving in the various points visited. The aim of the long hike was to re- gain health and judging by the well tanned and healthy appearance of the ‘pair it has been highly successful. 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His friends who knew him as a boy were pleased to re- new the acquaintance. leans for many years, and has been Mr. Alvin Brown of McKeesport Pa., is spending his vacation with his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bailey and is assisting in the store. Mrs. W. Cousins and Miss Mona. Cousins were visiting with friends in the city last week. Mrs. Coleman of Barrie is spending the week with Miss Morrison. Mrs. J. Wesley, a teacher in the Hester How public school, and her (Paughter Miss Wesley, of Victoria University visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Thomas. ‘ Mr. and Mrs. R. Leece, and Mr. and Mrs. A. Leece of Brampton spent Sunâ€" day with Mr and Mrs. Edward Leece. It is expected that the work of wid- ening and paving the road from Sher- wood to Maple will be begun in a short‘ time. Mr. T. McCormack has returned from a two weeks visit with friends near Teaswater and at Bruce Beach. Mrs. S. McDonald has spent the past five weeks at Cookstown and Barrie and returned home on Sunday. Miss E. Mapes, of Toronto, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Thompson. Mrs. A. McDonald, and Miss Beth McDonald, of Toronto are visiting at Mr. G. Laurie’s. Miss‘ M. GardhousLof Thistletown is visiting her cousin Mrs. A. Laurie. Mrs. Wardell, of Hamilton, and Mrs. W. Malloy, of Aurora, are visiting at Mr. J. Richards. Mr. Charlie Currie, of Lindsay, is spending part of his vacation with his sister Mrs. Geo. W. Bailey. ’hillips’ shoe factory was badly da- m ged by fire early Monday night. The fire was discovered by Miss H. Smith, an employe, who found Mr. Phillips’ office burning shortly after six o’clock. She turned in an alarm to which the brigade responded speedly, but the flames had gained a firm hold upon the arrival of the firemen, who fought the blaze for more than an hour before it was subdued. Fix-P Causes Damage To Shoe Factory The inside of the factory was gutted. Finished product and material not burned were practically ruined by water, the loss running into thous- ands of dollars. RUNNHNG WILD The origin of determined. on, Tues., Wed'y Aug; 22, 23, 24 SINGLE COPY, 3c $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE MARKHAM fire has not been No. 9