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Public u w... DUMMY At 8 1). m. Daylight Saving Time « All Interested are urged to attend Representatives of the Toronto City 'Council, Toronto Trans- portation Commission, the County of York and all Municipalities served by the radials have been invited to attend. Yonge Street Highway Association A. G. SAVAGE J. M. \VALTON J. *H. NAUGHTON 3:0 Farmers Aikeniionâ€"AummobiieEnsurance He QMONDAY VOL. LI. A Public Meeting in the interests of the continuance of the ,adial Railway from Toronto to Lake Simcoe will be held in the “THE Thursday Friday Saturda The Pilot Automobile and Accident Insurance Co. Ltd., will insure Farmers cars against public liability. property damage. collision, fire and theft 30 per cent. cheaper than the standard ratesâ€"non farmers 17 per cent cheaper. 3C “YORK COUNTY’S NEWSIEST NEWSPAPER” Masonic Hall, Richmond Hill FRIDAY, MAY 31st McLaughlin-Buick C APITOL THEATR E . T. SAIGEON & SON nteres __â€" [ie Meeting In Maâ€"sonie _Irâ€"lfall Friday Night, May 31 In The IntereSIS 0f Continuance of The Radials mm mm HIEDRIC MARCH PUBLIC MEETING Merlot 0:10 ng 30, 31, June 1 in touch with TUESDAY AT THE Branch ‘resmlent Listen in on the screens first big all talking melo- drama of a irrespressible quick wittecl East Side lad who having read Sherlock Holmes has a wild desire to be a deâ€" . tective. BRIDE’S RELATIONS ALL TALKING Persian Market A Color Classic MUSICAL NUMBER Agent PATHE REVUE ALL TALKING COMEDY oronto WEDNESDAY 0=0=0=0 Ina Secretary Ontario “In Essentials, Unity; [Mon-essentials. Librrty: In All Things. Charitv.’ RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY. MAY 30th. 1929 Fine weather favored the staging of ‘ lthe eightieth annual Spring Exhibition‘ of the Richmond Hill Agricultural So- l'ciety which was held on Friday, Mayi 24th. It was a delightful spring day with a bright sun and gentle breeze and despite the fact that it is a very busy season for the farmer's they were at the fair in full force. Hundâ€" reds of former residents were present and had a most enjoyable day renew- zing old acquaintances. The crowd ;was one of the largest which has passâ€" ed through the gates for many years and from every standpoint the success of the day was mest gratifying and i was a source of much satisfaction to ithe officers and directors who have [Worked hard during the past months [in preparation for the day. RECORD CROWDS ATTEND THE RICHMOND HILL SPRING FAIR The showing of liveâ€"st0ck although not large was of fine quality. Some of the finest horses in the County were on exhibit. As in former years the Sports programme was the attracâ€" tion for thousands of the visitors. Softball, athletic events, horseshoe pitching were followed throughout the day by crowds of interested spectators. A noonday luncheon was held at the United Church, when the officers and directors had as their guests distingâ€" uished visitors and judges of the day. Following the luncheon the directors and guests headed by the Stouffville Band marched to the grounds where the Fair was officially opened. The immediate past president of the Fair Mr. W. H.~ Legge, introduced ’Hon. George S. Henry who was to perform the official opening ceremony. Hon. Mr. Henry extended congratulations to the officers and directors and to the people of this district Which could proudly boast of an institution such as the Richmond Hill Fair which had been held continuously for eighty years. He commended the small fairs for the work which they were doing in encouraging Agriculture through- out the province and expressed his pleasure on once again being privileg- ed to preside at the opening of the ;Richmond Hill Fair. ’ while rice Health Exhibit Was Centre of Much Interest The Child Welfare Exhibit sponsor- ed by the Ontario Department of Health and in charge of Public Health Nurse Vrooman of Richmond Hill and' Dr, J. P. Wilson, M.O.H. was the centre of attraction for large numbers 2 during the 'afternoon. There was no . busiet' place on the grounds and from ‘ all the visitors were heard many fav- orable comments on the educational value of the eihibit. Of particular in- terest in the exhibit was the “House that Health Built” a novel and imâ€" pressive plan to impress on the young- sters the desirability of using health- ful food. x The neatly constructed house had walls of cereals a roof of graham biscuits, chimneys of milk; the windows had curtains of lettuce, shutters of brown bread and sills of ‘dates. The steps of the porch were cheese; sticks of macaroni made pill- ars, while the foundation was of beans and peas. A wagon was loaded with green vegetables and fresh fruits; and eggs and nuts were seen on the lawn, was the white pathway leading to the door. Horseshoe Pitching Contest Keen interest was shown in the Horseshoe Pitching and hundreds watched the progress of the tourna- ment during the afternoon. There were sixty entries and the newly con- structed courts were in excellent shape Wilds Sor ati pr-i: ired ‘nd 1 year inc zes were most attractive anu keen competition from sorfie ‘ most expert pitchers in the 2. The championship went to md Johnston, of Toronto and prize to Goulding and Manvood The first prize in the couâ€" event was won by Smith 6; Malton who were the winners the newly con- excellent shape attractive and ation was won by Stouffer and Glen- denning, of Stouffville. The tournament for the ladies was‘ an innovation this year the winners being lst Mrs. Findlay and Miss Seag- er, of Thornhill; 2nd Mrs. Leusby and‘ Mrs. McLean, of Thornhill. Softball There were over twenty entries in the softball tournament. Five dia. monds were in play and many keenly contested games delighted the large number of fans. The sports commit- tee headed by Mr. Wes Middleton as chairman and Mr. J. A. Greene as sec- retary were assisted during the day by Mr. J. G. Routley, of Toronto. The Pals club of Toronto won the men’s championship with Newtonbrook nine second; Thomhill team won a popular victory in winning the girls champion- ship with Alexandra School as runners up. Many Attractions Novel attractions and varied games in the midway as usual attracted a large following and was crowded throughout the day. The exhibits in the hall were of good quality and in the childrens department especially there was some keen competition. In the evening a play“ was presented in the Masonic Hall by the young people of Mount Pleasant. The hall was filled to capacity for the presentation which was Well received‘by the large audience. Q Prize winners were: Clydesdale, stallion aged, J. Torranâ€" ce, Markham, 2 Bromption Farms Ltd, Kleinburg; filly or gelding foaled in 1926, lst A. Baggs, Edgeley; Filly or gelding. foaled in 1927(151’. A. Baggs; 2nd F. Graham and Son, Richmond Hill; filly or colt in 1928, lst A. Hew- son, Malton; 2nd R. Gray, Gormley; colt 9r filly 1929, lst A. Baggs; Heavy draft, team in harness, lst A. Hewson, Malton; brood mare and progeny, lst A. Baggs; Percheron 01' Belgian, stall- ion aged, ls't Milne and Irish, Lang- staff; filly or gelding 1927, G. Dibb, Jefferson; team general purpose, J. Erwin; 2nd W. P. Laidlmv; Agricult)1_ ral, filly 01' gelding 1927. lst F. Graâ€" ham and Son, Richmond Hil’l; filly 01' colt 1928, 1st A. Hewson; 2nd J. W. Palmer; span in harness, lst A. Hew- son; heavy delivery 1350 lbs or over, G. Vanderburgh, Richmond Hill; Sing- le delivery under 13501bs., lst B. Dale, Brampton; span over 1350 lbs., W.P. Laidlaw. Mare suitable for hunter and saddle, 1st Milne and Irish, Langstaff; 2nd A.‘ Baggs, Edgeley; Best three horses owned by one exhibitor, lst W. Palmer Richmond Hill.‘ Best Stallion inl classes 1 and 3, J. Torrance, Markham. Best stallion in class 2 Milne and Irish Langstaff. Best mare, filly or gelding in classes. 1 and 3, lst A. Hewson, reserve chain- pionship, F. Graham and Son, Rich-l mond Hill. Best mare in foal or foal by side, lst A, Hewson; 2nd A. Hewâ€" son. Roadster, brood mare, 136 J. T. Saigeon,'Map1e; 2nd C. Shaw, Schom_ berg; filly or gelding 1926, lst C. Shaw, Schomberg; 2nd W. Carter, filly or colt 1927, S. Dale, Brampton, 2nd N. Woods, filly or colt 1928, lst S. Gastings; 2nd J. W. Palmer. Single roadster in harness, 1st S. Hastings. 2nd J. W. Rutledge; span of roadsters, lst J. W. Rutledge. Gents turnout, 1st S. Hastings; 2nd W. Carter. Farmers Turnout, lst S. Hastings, 2nd S. Dale. Single driver Hastings, 2nd S. Dale. Single driver 12 and under, Brampton Farms; 2nd David McGibbon, Richmond Hill. The principal winners in the cattle classes were Shorthorns, Col. F. H. Deacon, Unionville; Jerseys, A. Baggs, Ed; Mr. ( Tl' ShI he haw ier Peach orchards of the Niagara Dist- irict have courted the attention of several of our young people. The apple orchards of this township with their profusion of bloom are irideed a source of pleasure to every lover of {the beautiful. Judging from blossoms on all f1 promised L The sudden change in the weather has caught even some quickly moving farmers knapping. Mr. C'nas, Hart who has one of the townships best or- chards and who has been diligently ‘spraying it considered wnen examin- l‘ing the blossoms on Monday that the time to spray would be Wednesday. I On visiting his orchard on Tuesday he was much surprised to find the develâ€" popment in twentyâ€"four hours was more than it had been In seventy-two hours a few days before. Grain sown last week shows green already. ,The J.W.I. will meet at the home‘ of Miss Ethel Mortson on Saturday, June 151;, 1929 at 2.30 p. m. The speaker for the meeting will be a lady from “The Neighbourhood Workers.” The roll call will be responded to by a “cute saying” of a small child. Mrs. G. Schell who spent the past few months with her daughter, Mrs. Bertram Boston, is now spending the warm season with another daughter, Mrs. Howard Jackson, of Hope. 139259531 EEAIJSE u THE HOME OF HIGH CLASS ENTERTAINMENT -â€"- YONGE AND GLEN FOREST SATURDAY MATINEE AT 2.30 P.M. EVENINGS 7 AND 9 P. M. Mrs. Jennings, Miss Vera Jennings, Mr. M, Jennings, Miss C. Forester, of Toronto, were guests of Mrs. R. F. Klinck over the weekâ€"end. We are wondering Mr. Editor if the Hydro wires which cross the four- th concession to supply customers on the opposite side of the road are not very, very dangerously low. A man driving a load of hay under them can. not possibly pass under them even lying on top of his load, and not touch ‘them. Is it not possible a fatal acci- ident may result? “ Honeymoon Abroad ” Why Be Good NEWS VAUDEVILLE EVENTS Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 30. 31, June Victoria Square Colleen Moore Comedy “ The Floor Walker ” fruit trees a bumper crop is By CAREY WILSON with NEIL HAMILTON You’re Due for an Eyeful and Earful The Flaming Youth Girl in 1929's omedy Production Extraordinary Picture-Ever Made. Scenicâ€"Roaming Around The Caribbean COMEDY “ALL FOR NOTHING ” Mon., Tues., Wed‘y, June 3, MONTE BANKS AND AN ALL STAR CASTE NEWS EVENTS -â€"â€"with- â€" ontlac AURORA HORSE SHOW AURORA HORSE SHOW is on a. gain, Saturday, June 151:, 1 p. m. ’DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME, will see the largest and finest aggregation of Hunters, Ponies, Driving Horses, as Well as Classes of Draft, Percheron, Agricultural and Work teams, assem- bled outsidaof Toronto. present of the meeting of the Young People’s Society of ‘Victoria Square United Church on Friday, May 3lst at 8 p. m. Young and old are requested to be ' The Brier Farm Competition which offers in all $145.00 in cash and a Silâ€" ver Tea Service for Brood Mares, ls again heavily filling up. These are real prizes. Roadsters and Gentle- men '1H1rnouts are attractzng attention asalso Ponies, Harness Horses, Clyde Percheron and Agricultural, will be well represented and awards of $35.00 $25.00, $10.00, $5.00, for teams make Ibig drawing cards. Township Com- 'petition and Farmwork Outfits are 'popular and provide a show in them- ‘selves. Dairy and Beef Cattle are here in increased numbers as also EBeef and Swine and the Sheep classes [are doubled over last year. Single Copy 5c $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE The Sports include 3. Log Cuttmg contest and Horseshoe pitching. The former will provide keen excitement and the latter will test your skill at Ontario’s Grand Old Game, Remember, AURORA, SATURDAY, JUNE lst. Markham Town special session on open. applications road superintende ‘the resignation 0 which takes effec â€"The Funniest N0. 48 :' Mr. L. : June I received Eight )1: no apâ€" action on until the June 3rd.