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The Busy Bees club were well pleased with their returns of the home baking sale they had last Saturday the amount being $22.85. The pro- ceeds go for the Christmas tree. The Junior Boys club will hold their cobweb social on Saturday evening, December 3. Coine and try your luck and have a jolly time. Miss Elsie Robinson spent Sunday with her Grandmother Mrs. H. Rob- inson. in Orillia, Ont. luck and have a jolly time. Rev. Mr. Soanes will take the serv- ices next Sunday. Sunday school ~ at 3 p. In. Service at 7 p. m. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. R.D. Campbell has been confined to her bed with a sevex‘e cold, we all wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. T. Henley is spending the week with friends in Toronto. Don’t forget the regular Friday night dance to be held in the pavilion on December 9th. Watch for bills. VOL. L‘ Shows at 9 p.m. Saturday Matinee 2‘30 4 Days COMEDY-Second Husbands Come First Topics and Fables COVERING CANADA’S BEST SUBURBAN I DISTRICT “LAUGH ELGIN MILLS BARRAGE 0F LAUGHTER EVER PUT OVER BY A . PICTURE McLaughlin-Buick Automobiles THE GREATEST @‘0 $3 2492 YONGE STREET, AT CASTLEFIELD 'BEAU’ GESTE” you grinning dogs! And a hideous, quavering travesty ofa laugh rang out. \Vhat mad, incredible business this, that crazy laughter among the dead, from men about to die? Ported to [dug/1m {be fat: of (lent/2 â€" No wonder Herbert Bremm’: Thursday, Friday, Saturday DEC. 1. 2, 3 COMEDY “ THE GOLF NUT Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Dec. 5, 6, 7, 8 is called “the year's greatest melodrama.” APITOL 52” 1a (m Clans? 9'11th â€"M'an./II9M £399.11?” "rm M‘NAMARA 1m SAMMY COHEN THEATRE batufday Matinee 2.30 ,Wd d , 2:6. 56‘}? 34 Days I Last week ari advertiser advertised a number of chickens for sale. He re- ports he had no less than twelve en- quiries from people in all parts of the North Yonge Street district and sold the birds the same week to a man in Thornhill. It pays to advertise in The Liberal. An Old Pumpkin For some time we have displayed in our window a pumpkin which weighs sixty seven and one half pounds and which has drawn a good deal of at. tention. This week we are displaying another pumpkinâ€"not so large but undoubtedly a .better “keeper.” It was grown eight years ago by Mr. Arthur Elson and although it; has dri- ed up the shell is still intact. It man- ‘aged to slide under the dumb waiter ‘in Mr. Elson’s home and that is how it escaped being transformed into pies long before this date. q” The annual Christmas tree and en- tertainment of the Sunday School of Headford United church will be held on Monday evening, December 19. Further announcement later. DEN STOLOVFF nu «Mum?!»- 6! 'wmr ’nICl GLOIIV‘ .9494 6., Wm.- (mama:- and can-,4 .Ipnh. 4mm 0-, Jpn", J‘un and (lawn! Jim THE LIBERAL GETS RESULTS HEADFORD 24 Hour Service blles I F" LIMITED ‘I\ ‘ barsg ATWATER KENT RADIOS and RADIO SUPPLIES JJroduciio- r-Il “In Egsmtials, Unity; In Non-essentials. Liberty: In All ijinzs. Clmritv.” RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 1. 1927 Will Elect Three Trustees on Election MAPLE INCORPORATED AS POLICE VHLLAGE A by-law providing for the incorp- oration of Maple as aspolice village was passed by the York County Coun- cil this week. The boundaries of the Village will be about as they are to- day and will include about three hun- dred acres. The by_law comes into effect on December 1 and it will be necessary that three trustees be elec- ted to conduct the affairs of the new municipality. Nominations will be held on Tuesday, December 20 and elections will take place the same day as the township voting. J.B. Mcâ€" Lean will act as returning officer. It ‘is not possible to say at the present time who will be the candidates for the honor of the first trustees of the vill- age but no doubt when nomination day arrives there will be no scarcity of candidates. Frederick William Jackes, decend- ant of one of the eldest families in this city, died at his residence, 141 Heath street east Monday. The late Mr. Jackes was born in Eglinton, now North Toronto, on February 18, 1862. He started farming in Markham and later on ,bought a farm on Yonge street near the village of Thornhill Where he remained until he retired, moving to Toronto, in 1924. PIONEER CITIZEN CALLED BY DEATH The late Mr. Jackes was president of the Bible Society of the Anglican church in Thornhill and was interest- ed in the work of Christ church on coming to Toronto. He was a school trustee for fifteen years in Thornhill district, gaining great credit in the persuance of his duties. He is survived by his wife. Ethel Palmer Jackes. ,His son, the late Fred P. Jackes was killed in the great war serving in the engineers. Also surviving are five sisters, Miss Clara Miss Margaret, Miss Ettie, Mrs. L. Ellis, Mrs. McPherson, of Islhigton, one brother, Mr. James Jackes and his mother, Mrs. William Jackes. The late Mr. William Jackes, father of deceased, was born in Toronto, then known as Muddy York in May, 1827. iHe became treasurer of the township ‘of York, a position which he held until \ one month previous to his death at the |age of 69. Franklin Jackes, J.P., great-grand- father of the late Mr. F. W. Jackes, was the first reeve of York, first settl- ing there with his two sons, Franklin and William Jr., in 1818. Franklin Jackes, J.P., became very wealthy in the shipping business and was a strong supporter and friend of Willi- 'am Lyon Mackenzie and contributed of his wealth to the Mackenzie cause, as well as to the defeated leader when exiled to the United States. Jackes as a family name has been knov'vn for a century and more in York. In numerous occupations in this country they have been leaders, whether one looks to the professions, trades, agriculture or manufacturing, the name is prominent. RICHMOND HILL GETS GRANT OF $5000 The York County Council this week passed a byâ€"law to provide for the payment of $5000 to Richmond Hill to assist with the payment 0f the cost of. laying the new pavement through the village. This sum will be applied to Richmond Hill’s share of the cost of laying the centre twenty-feet of road- way, Reeve Lunau asked for the grant at the June session and a special com- mittee was appointed to report on same. The committee inspected this section of road along with others throughout the county and recommen- Ided favorably to the County Council. ‘Reeve Lunau is to be congratulated on successfully negotiating the grant which will materially assist the vill- age in its paving program. A very pleasant evening was spent on Tuesday of this week by members and friends of the Horticultural Soci- ety at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cook, Church Street. About thirty were present to enjoy the happy event. Miss F.M. Brown had charge of the programme and well deserved the vote of thanks tendered her later in the evening by Mr. Gee. First there was a list of questions each of which could be answered by a surname of a member of the Society. “What fam- ous bridge is found in Richmond Hi)?! What does 5 lamb get in its fleece? What will a lady do to her dress if it is too long? Give family name of the ‘Marquis of Lorne a former Governor {General of Canada.” Of thirty two such questions the winners Mrs. W. Mortson and Miss Mortley were equal with Miss Webb and Mrs. Cook havâ€" ing answered thirty-one correctly. Cards used for selecting partners in the above contest were designed by Miss Brown and were little gems of art. Then followed a Floral Love Story with blanks to be suitably filled with flower names. Mrs. Hume won this contest, Mr. Wright had more riddles correctly answered than any- ione else. Horticultural Society Held Enjoyable Social Sandwiches. cakes, and a cup of tea were served and a delightful evening ended after Messrs W.A. Wright‘and H. Smith had expressed the hearty ap- preciation of the company to the host and hostess. Mrs. Cook responded with words of generous Welcome. The Richmond Hill Board of Eduâ€" cation met in special session on Mon- day night and considered several mat- ters of importance. Those present were chairman G.H. Duncan, trustees George'Gee, DI'.'J.P. Wilson, H. Mur- phy. H. Endean, F. Atkinson and Mrs School Board Held A letter was received from the Med- ‘ ical Officer cf Health advising that the water from the well at the old high school showed an unfavorable test and suggesting that a supply be secured elsewhere. When the.matter was discussed it was suggested that' water be secured from another well but it was pointed out that/a large number of w 11s in the Village were in a similar ondition. The M.o‘.H. stated that the town Water was now alright for use, the tests showing no contamination. The board will arran- ige for a supply of town water for the pupils using this school and the well will be cleaned out and the top repair- ed. ' Well at Old High School Condemned .n". W. H. PUGSLEY Ex-Reeve of Richmond Hill, former Warden of the County of York and prominent in Municipal affairs for half a ‘century who celebrated his seventy-fifth birthday on Thesday. Special Session -: A .w ~ .m-.-â€":â€" . BTIJW unmw (\13‘ Hull! (‘I The annual entertainment in con- nection with the Sabbath School of the United Church will be held in the Community Hall, on Monday evening, December 26th. The pupils of Hope Public School purpOSe having their annual concert in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday, De- cember 215t. The Bazaar which was held in the Community Hall at Vellore, last week was a most successful affair. Mrs. (Reva) $.R. Robinson had held this Bazaar in Markham in the previous years, but by invitation of the Ladies of St. Paul‘s Church, it took place this year at Vellore. A handsome sum of money was realized. u The pulpit of the United Church was occupied on Sunday evening by Mr. Goodwin, a retired merchant of \Montreal. Mr. H. Lloyd has returned from the West where he spent the past couple of months. Messrs T. Cousins. Geo. Brownlee and G.W. Bailey attended the Banqu- 'et of the Shriners at the King Edward ‘Hotel on Monday. The Maple Recreation Club has re- sumed its meetings. A pleasant time was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Oliver on Thursday evening. The prize winners were Mrs. W. Matheson, and Mr. R. McNaughton. Vaudeville - Comedy - News Events Maple has been promoted to the dig- nity of a Police Village, and in the future will have all the privileges of such a place. The constituency com- prises upward ofihree hundred acres of land. Great preparations are being made for the annual Christmas entertain- ment on Tuesday, December 20. Let us be sure to take this in. Children 15c. Evenings. Attendance and interest in the spec- ial Gospel meetings in the Church are certainly encouraging. Notwithstand- ing the rain and mud, people find it worth while to come and get what spiritual good may be obtained in them. The pastor and session have decided that these meetings continue lthrough next week. Pilgrims Gibb and Rowdon are greatly appreciated and great good is being done. Meet. ings commence every night excepting Saturday with song- and prayer at 7.30 p.m., but no one will be too late lcoming at 8 p.m. Even" the ancient romancers em- ployed sex, but they left a little of it to the imagination. * “THE HOME OF HIGH CLASS ENTERTAINMENT A SATURDAY MATINEE 2 P. M. EVENINGS 7 AND 9 P. M WITH TONY IN Tumbling River “ Whispering Smith ” Chapter N0. VII. Tom Mix Chevrolet Cars and Trucks ENSURE THEATRE THE HOME OF HIGH CLASS ENTERTAINMENT CARRVILLE Thurs, Friday, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2, MAPLE Mon., Tues., Wed’y, Dec. 5, 6, 7 %‘é’fi‘éém{ MAX MARCI N ’S "At-E IJI'" 1.1%: EDWARD LAEMMLLE CARI. pnob yer/0N flil/NIVIRSAL PICTURE LAEMMLE ' For the benefit of neighbouring res- indents who come to town to do busi- ness We might point out that the “No Parking” signs on the west side of ’IYonge Street have no significance now Richmond Hill merchants are now rejoicing that the new road has ad- vanced sufficiently to allow them to (lo business without inconvenience. The fine new pavement is now completed through the business section and cus- tomers may now travel anywhere on .Yonge Street with ease and comfort. with Gertrude Ederle JamesHall, JosephineDunn Wednesday Half Holiday Not Observ- ed in December as they were merely put up to provide against the dangers of travel when the pavement was in the course of construction. In View of this fact merchants should get busy and see that the council have them removed at once as customers who want to stop Business As Us ual In Richmond Hill in front of a store do not like to be confronted with a “No Parking” sign. Richmond Hill stores are now well stocked for the Christmas trade patrons Will find courteous and effici- ent service awaiting them in the villâ€" age. Stores will be open every Wed- ‘nesday afternoon and every evening during December. BEBE DANIELS SWIM GIRL SINGLE COPY, 3c $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Every parent realizes the necessity of correctly fitting the children’s feet as a safe- guard against all future foot troubles. Hurlbuts are roomy, yet well fitting with just that specially designed feature for growing feet which has made them the most popular chil- dren’s shoes of the day. .6 Sheppard’s ShoeStore 2597 YONGE STREET. NORTH TORONTO HUDSON 1485 N0. 21