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r’ WEEKLY NEWS NOTES FROM THE UNIONVILLE DISTRICT S.A. assembled for the family reunion. The program included sports during the afternoon, followed by a fine sup- per when the entire company sat down to beautifully decorated tables in the rink. The banquet which followed, with Oliver Raymer, Toronto, as chairâ€" man, opened with the singin of the fine old hymn “How firm of a oundat- ion,” and such singing; one cannot measure the inspiration received as these 300 voices, blending together as one voice, paid tribute to the Lord of Heaven and earth and sea. A brief history of the Raymer family was giv- en by Mr. Ira Raymer, orginally of Box Grove, now of Pittsburg, Pa. The pioneer of the family, Abraham Rayâ€" mer with his wife Magdalina, four sons, John, Daniel, Peter and Abra- ham, 4 daughters, Barbara, Magdalina Susan and Elizabeth, coming from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in 18- 07, arriving in Markham in 1809, pur- chasing lot 14, on the 8th concession, which is now known as Reesor A\'e., Mount Joy. their stock and household goods. Only 'old settlers can realize the anxiety, vigilance and pluck it required to es- tablish a home in those days. The deprivation to clear the land, out the trails and otherwise open a way for raising crops and reaching a market. and ultimately securing a competence. This the Raymer family accomplished under the most trying circumstances. Not with standing the discouraging" trials thcir longevity was remarkable. Abraham Raymer the father died at the age of 86 his wife Magadelina at 82 years, the four sons. John at 81, years, Abraham at 81, Daniel at 68, Peter at 89; the daughters Barbara Strickler at 90 years, Magadelina Stouffer at 91 years, Susan LeLman at 77 years; Elizabeth Reesor at 80' years. Thus the ages of a family of ten aggregate 830 years. Nor was this family alone noted for longevity. It is a significant fact that is com- They brought with them ' LOU p. m.â€"â€"unurcn DCflOUI. 2.30 p. m.â€"Communion 7.30 p. m.â€"â€"â€"Y.P.S. Meeting Wednesday 8 p. m.â€"Oflicial Board at Ebenezer. ‘ ST. PHILIPS ANGLICAN Rev. J. J. Robbins 10.00 a. m.â€"â€"Sunday School. 7 p. m.â€"â€"â€"Evening Prayer. Presentation To Mrs. A. Martin Mrs. Alonza Martin who is leaving Richmond Hill to reside in Toronto, was honoured last Friday evening by .the W.M.S. of the United Church, the local W.C.T.U. and the local branch of the Women’s Institute, when the ladies of these different organizations 'met at the home of Mrs. J. P. Wilson to show appreciation for the service and citizenship rendered by Mrs. Mar- tin during her residence of nine years here. Mrs. A. E. Plewman, President of the W.C.T.U. made a very fitting presentation address enumerating the sterling qualities of Mrs. Martin, ex- ‘1'Iressing the good wishes of the socie- ty; and asked Mrs. Martin to accept a small token of esteem and friendship. "The gift which.was a walnut fernery with two beautiful .ferns was present- ed by Mrs. W. Cook. v BIRTH SPAIRKSâ€"On July 2nd, to Mrs. Sidney Sparks, of Spruce Avenue, a daughter, both doing well. ‘ RAYMER REUNION An unique gathering was held at Crosby Memorial Rink on Saturday afternoon last, when 300 representat- ives of_ the Raymer family from all parts of cana4a_and. Pennsylvania,‘ U. Brown’s Corners Community Picnic will be held to Kew Beach Gardens on Wednesday, July 9th. A cordial in- vitation is extended to all to come and help make a successful event. H VIVIr. and Mrs. Geo. Wilkie, Toronto, visited Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Hood on the holiday. an entirely new program, that includ- ed, song hits, comie monologues, violin and piano selections. Two pipers from the 48th Highlanders, Toronto, kept the guests in good humor. The refreshment booths in charge of the young people were also attractive and were Well patronized. “Rowanwood” is an ideal setting for such a fine parâ€" ty and an expression of appreciation was tendered 'Mr. and Mrs. Hood for their genial kindness and hospitality. Mrs. Brook, Jean French, Mary Rodâ€" iek, Laura Brown, Mrs. R. L. Stiver, Wm. Brooks, Mr. French, attended the International Sunday School convent- ion held in Toronto last week. Ebenezer United Sunday School and the Miiliken Union School held a suc- cessful picnic to Musselman’s Lake last Monday. Vii/frfand Mrs. Stanley Thoxfipson,'of Trenton, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Milne. Mr. Robert Duncan, Misses LaBerta Hood and Marjorie Duncan spent the holiday with Dr. and Mrs. George Kelly, 51‘. Dear fragile cups, quaint little bowl! She thanked him with her patient smile :’She placed them in a shining row, Admired them a little while, Then, packed them all away, you see, No friends were left to drink the tea â€"B. Y. Williams . . . . The §kirl of the pipes, a fine summ- er evening, following a rainy afterâ€" noon and a splendid program attracted approximately 400 people to the ann- ual garden party of Knox Presbyterian Church, Ag'igncourt, held at Rowan. wood,” the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Hood on Thursday evening last. The ever popular Brunswick trio presented Mr. Robert Dukes, motorcycle patrol officer, 0..'P.P. made a flying visit to his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Dukes on Monéay last, previous to taking up duty at Leamington, where he expects to be stationed for sometime. We Wish him success in his new home. Mr‘ and Mrs. Jas. Thompson, Burkeâ€" ton, Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, Lang-staff visited Mr. and Mrs. Howard Findlay on Monday. Wer‘S. C. H. Stiver, Misses Helen and Dorothy Sti'ver motored to Muskoka on Tuesglay toispgnd holidays at} 1333a. Mr. anti Mrs. G. G. Maynard were guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. Harrington over the weekâ€"end. gay, “Such perfect tea; Such lovely cups! I’m glad I happened in to-day.” But he whom her life was joined Thought money could be better spent For land, for implements, and stockâ€"â€" And to his will, her will was best. For toil and gain were all for her; And, when the two were old and gray; That she might have no wish denied He brought the tea things home one Mr. and Ma's. P. P. Steele, Toronto, visited Mrs. M. E. Sommerville on Sunday. Effie Stiver spent the holiday at her home here. Miss Jean Malloy accompanied by her sister Miss Marjorie Malloy will spend the mmmer abrnad, sailing from Quebec on 'fhe Empress of Scotland, July 9th. 7 "Miss Marion Hood was the guest of Miss Katherene Howden, Brooklyn ov. er the weekcend. Mr. and Mrs. F. Minton spent Sun- day last in iFish_ervil_l§. A china tea set â€" just to own A china tea set was her dream Dear fragile cups, quaint little ' A cunning pitcher for the cream So graciously she’d pour the tea Her friends would chatter, brig} Mrs. Wm. P'mgle, Toronto, is spend- ing a few dam wit}: M_rs. Wag}; E‘HURSDAY, JULY 3rd, 1930 THE CHINA TEA SET t andl Mrs. Alonza Martin who is leaving Richmond Hill to reside in Toronto, was honoured last Friday evening by _the W.-M.S. of the United Church, the local W.C.T.U. and the local branch of the Women’s Institute, when the ladies of these different organizations lmet at the horne of Mrs. J. P. Wilson to show appreciation for the service and citizenship rendered by Mrs. Mar. tin during her residence of nine years here. Mrs. A. E. Plewman, President of the W.C.T.U. made a very fitting ipresentation address enumerating the lsterling qualities of Mrs. Martin, ex- ipressing the good wishes of the socie- ’ty; and asked Mrs. Martin to accept a small token of esteem and friendship. l'l‘he gift which.was a walnut fernery [with two beautiful [ferns was present- ;ed by Mrs. W. Cook. Rev. H. H. Eaton 1.30 p. m.â€"â€"Church School 2.30 p. m.â€"Communion 7.30 p. m.â€"â€"Y.P.S. Meeting Wednesday 8 p. m.â€"Ofl‘icia1 Board at Ebenezer. CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH Rev. H. H. Eaton 10.30 a. m.â€"Communion A 2 p. m.â€"The Church School 7 p. m.â€"In the beginning God. Monday 8 p. m.â€"Y. P. S. Meeting Wednesday 8 p. m.â€"Oflicia1 Board at Ebenezer. Hagerman United Sunday School at. 1.30 p. m. We offer congratulations to the fol- lowing pupils of MiSS Ila Weighill who were successful in recent music exams; Janet Brown, junior piano; Shirly Brown and Davison MacKay, primary piano. Miss Weighill is also to be congratulated on the high standing of these pupils. Mrs.’G. G. Ma'ynard left on Wednes- day on 39 extended_vi_sit ’99 Wigpipeg. Once again fame has come to Unionâ€" ville, when at the Union Picnic held at Musselman’s Lake last week the girls baseball team Won the $25.00 prize. This live organization deserves the hearty support of the local fans. Help the girls win the series. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Dukes, Toronto, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hawâ€" kins on Sunday lastzfi fifiisrs Lora L'unau, Miss Eakin, Tor- onto, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lunau over the holiday. ~â€"I;’fiisâ€"SVPi17ylrisrLea vivsited friends in Toronto last week. Miss Margaret Moore spent a few days in Torqntgjastyegk. “his; Fi‘eda Kincaid is spending the holidays at her homg. _ mon among the Mennonite settlers. Thus began the mennonite’ settlement which has grown to be an important faction in Markham township. The success of which is attributed to the industrious habits and godly lives of these people. Mr. Archie Stover in a few well chosen remarks, moved a vote} of thanks to all Who had made possible this memorable event, including the President, Mr. Ira Reesor, the Secreâ€" tary-Treasurer, Mr. Edwin Dixon. Fine special music was contributed by the Pike family. It was decided to hold the celebration annually in Crosby Memorial Rink on the second Saturday in June. Officers for the ensuing yea».- are, President, Oliver Raymer; Secretary-Treasurer, Abraham Sider. During the severe storm on Tuesday last, the home of Mr. Jas. Thompson was struck by lightning. Owing to the timely arrival of Richmond Hill fire brigade very little damage was done. ~ Mr. Jas. Simms, Toronto, spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gray. A pleasant afternoon was spent last Saturday when Miss Helen Rodick en- tertained a Toronto Chapter of the Re- bekas to a picnic at her home. Miss Gladys Irish, of Tofonto, visit- ed Mrs. Harvey Coulson over the Weekend. The fourth annual cemetery service of Christies Church, was held in the Church on last Sabbath evening, when a large gathering assembled to partic- ipate in this fine event. The special speaker was Rev. A. E. Black, of Aurora, and fine special music was supplied by St. Paul’s Anglican Chur- ch choir. The offering frOm this services goes to the cemetery fund in connection with the Church. Mr. and Mrs. W. Michael and son Billy, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stiver and family, Toronto, spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Philip Dixon. Wjohn Brown and family, Winéoh, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Brown on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Daniels of Toromto, were guests Carmichael on Sunday. Miss Lillian Parkinson is spending the holidays at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Richards, Tyrone, visâ€" ited Mr. and Mrs. H. Ffi'ndlay last week VM’i-Jafid Mrs. U. Hendershott and daughter Helen spent the holiday with Mrs. F. Boadfway‘ Mr. and Mrs. W. Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Huddardt, of To’ronto, visited Mr. and Mrs. Eric McLean, Mount Pleasant over the week-end. EBENEZER UNITED CHURCH and family of Mrs. F. I Commencing next Sunday the Sun- day evening service will be discontin- ued for the months of July and August I Social and Personal Mr. W. H- P11351937, Amom StreEt: complete tour 0 who has been ill the past couple of guide explained days is making satisfactory progress phases of rose towards recovery. them everything DPS. Ralph and Lillian Langs’cafiy aces to the cool left on Wednesday to spend this mon- they were prese th at their cottage, Gore Bay, Musko- their Visit whic 'ka. as lasting a c Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Beeby, of Toron- to, visited over the weekâ€"end with Mr. and Mrs. W. Sayers. Master Tom Beeby who has been spending the past year with his aunt, Mrs. Sayers here returned to Toronto with his parents. Mrs. M. Hart and Miss Daisy Hart motored to Kitchener and spent‘the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Hafold Smith there. Friday last Miss Kathleen Plewman who had been spending a fortnight with her parents here returned to hér aunts home and to her art studies in Ottawa. George Plewman also spent his holidays at his aunts, and seeing his sister’s run down condition resultâ€" ing from nearly three unbroken years of intensive study, he prevailed on her to take a rest and accompany him back to Richmond Hill. The time was favorable as his sister in con- junction with twelve other artists had just completed an important work of art. Miss E. Bruce and Miss Malcolm, of Toronto, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. Deadman, Richmond St. Mr. and Mrs. F. Cox, of Toronto, formerly of Richmond Hill, called on friends in the village yesterday. Rev. A. E. and Mrs. Lunau, Miss Madelene Lunau and Mr. Arthur Lee- ch motored to Wasago Beach and spent the holiday there. Mr. and Mrs Walter Baldock, Mr. George Baldock, Miss Marvelle Hill and Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Tectzel atten- ded the Carruthers â€" Baldock wedd- ing in Weston on Saturday. Mrs. A. L. Martin with Miss Lo Martin who have resided in Richm Hill for the past nine years mo this week to their new home in Tor to, and will be pleased to see any their friequ at 74 Tyrrell Avenue. Mrs. E. Winnifred Mortson and Miss Constance Mortson. of Toronto, spent several days this week with re- latives and friends in the village. Miss Madge Baker, of Grand Valley, visited relatives and friends in the village the past week. Miss Dorothy Angle is leaving on Friday evening for the Taylor Statten Camp, Algonquin Park, where she will spend the next two months. Mr. and Mrs. W. Zoeger, Miss Lou- ise Zoeger, Mr. Bill Zoeger and Mr. James Mowat, of Toronto, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Atkinson on Sunday. ‘ Mr. and Mrs. W. Trollope and fami- ly of Toronto, visited Mr. and Mrs. W. Sayers on Sunday. Mr. E. Scott, of Toronto, visited the Moyle family on the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stewart and Mas- ter Billy, Mrs. C.H. Cowie, and little daughters, Mary and Ruth left yester- day to spend a month at Woodland Beach, Wasago. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Burr, of this village, Misses Mary Batty and Helen. Dunn and Mr. Bruce Ross, of Toronto, Spent the weekâ€"end at Fenelon Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Baker 5nd fam- ily, of Grand Valley spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tyndall and other relatives. Douglas I. Bowes, pupil of Adelmo Melecci, at the recent examinations at the Conservatory of Music, Toronto, succeeded' in heading the honors list in the. Elementary Grade. Miss Mary Bentley, of Richvale, and Mr. Brown, of Toronto, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown, of Port Dover, for the holiday week- end. Mr. and Mrs. A. Anderson, of Toron- to, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. Petch. Reeve and Mrs. Lunau and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clarke, attended the Garden Party at Sandford last Thursday. Miss F.M. Brown who has been teaching the past two months at Kirkland Lake returned home on Sat- urday. Miss Constance Mortson, of Toronto formerly of Richmond Hill, last week passed her v0cal Elementary Examin- ations with honours. Her many friends here congratulate Miss Mort- son on her splendid success. Miss Margaret Brown, of Marmora, was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Ferguâ€" son over the week-end. , Reeve and Mrs. J. Lunau, Mr. and Mrs. G. Brown and family, and Mr. and Mrs. R. Perkins and daughters, Eloise and Cora, of Victoria Square attended the Clan Forsyth Re-union at Stouffville on Tuesday. A number from here attended the Decoration Service held at Queensville cemetery last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Gee left last Saturday on the Outlook Exéursion through the West. They will visit the Peace River district and British Columbia. THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTAy‘T' PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ved | COMMISSIONER HAY TO VISIT LOCAL CORPS Commissioner and Mrs. Hay, Cumâ€" missioner for Canada East of the Sal- vation Army will visit Richmond Hill next Sunday afternoon. He will he present with the local corps at 3 p m. in Lorne Hall and will be accompanied by Lieut. Col. McAmmond, of Tcmnto District Headquarters. The public is cordially invited to attend. They were next taken’ to Dunlop’s greenhouses where they were very kindly welcomed and conducted on a complete tour of the buildings. Their guide explained many of the different phases of rose growing and showed them everything from the great furn- aces to the cooling room. Here also they were presented With souvenirs of their visit which, though not of quite as lasting a character as .the type, were none the less charming. Since the first of January the U. S. jGeological Surevy figures as sent out from week to week show a loss in pro- rduction of Anthracite coal of 3,000,000 tons as compared to 1929. Two mill- ion tons of this loss have occurred sin- be April 1st last. With any kind of a normal winter and increase in con- sumption it will be difficult to make up such shortage in the fall and winter SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC The Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church Sunday School held its annual picnic at Wilcox Lake on Wednesday afternoon. A large crowd enjoyed 'the outing and a fine program of uram- es and amusements for young and old was carried out. On Saturday the 28th day of June, the third reunion of the Ferguson clan was held at the beautiful home of Mrs. T. K. Ferguson in King Township. The descendants of Thomas and Willi- am Ferguson who settled in King and Tecumseh Townships 21 little over 100 years agoâ€"gathered that day, coming from all parts of Ontario and some from the Western States. A very en- joyable afternoon was spent. Ad- dresses were given by Sir William Mulock, Mr. Walton, Rev. Mr. Lang, of Mallory Town, Rev. Ben. Ferguson, of Seattle; W. S. Ferguson, Toronto and others. Rev. Stewart Ferguson, of Pickering acting as chairman. A piper from Toronto furnished highland music and Mr. Alex. Burrows, of Aurora, gave several selections on the violin. After the programme the children were treated to a scramble of peanuts and candy. Ice cream and fruit were served through the after- noon. Towards evening supper was served on the lawn to about 160 guests Plans were made for another reunion in two years time. _.STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL AND. . BAKING SALE I SATURDAY EVENING A baking sale and strawberry festiv- :11 will be given by the W.A. of Rich- mond Hillf Presbyterian Church on Saturday Evening, July 5th on the premises north of W. Hall’s store. Baking sale starts at 7 p. in. First buyer gets first choice. Ice-cream, strawberries and cake will be sold dur- ing the evening. Come and bring your friends. Orders taken for Welch Blower Coal A car load to arrive at THE ELEVAT- On Friday, June 27th, after: the pup- ils had finished writing the Entrance Examinations the teacher and officers of the Home School Club of 8.8. No. 4, Markham, accbmpanied the Entranâ€" ce class of their school to the Liberal Ofi‘ice where they spent an interesting and instructive hour. The Editor ex- plained and demonstrated the different processes of printing for their benefit and they were much interested in seeâ€" ing their own names set up in type on the linotype machine and much de- lighted when each one received his or her own name as a souvenir of the visit. The Home and School Club of this section is pl'anning a. trip to a large dairy farm in the near future. VISITED AT DUNLOP'S AND LIBERAL OFFICE Hon. Peter Heenan, the Minister of Labor for Canada will address a public meeting in Richmond Hill Masonic Hall on Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock (daylight saving time.) W. P. Mulock, the candidate in North York will be present and will also speak to the electors of this district. The Aurora Band will be in attenâ€" dance and there will be a varied program of musical entertain- ment. Everyone and especially the workers interested in labor problems and the ladies of the community are cordially invited to attend. HEAR HON. PETER HEENAN ’-‘ Minister of Labor IN RICHMOND HILL ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON FERGUSON RE-UNION AGAR CLAN GATHER Two hundred of the Agar Clan, des- cendants of Richard and Hannah Agar Vaughan Township pioneers who sett- led on the tenth‘concession, in the 19th centuny, gathered at the home of Louâ€" is Agar, Kleinburg, on Saturday. It was the fourth annual family reâ€"union of the Agar Clan. Rain practically won every event on the card at the Newmarket field day on ‘Tuesday. The track was in such poor shape that the horse races had to he called off. All other events except the marathon race were cancelled also. It is planned to stage the field day again on Saturday. (1) The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Vaughan intends to construct as a local improvement a gravel roadway on the following streets: Oxford Street Plan 1999 from Bathurst Street to Eastern limit of Lot 65. Brookside Plan 1642 from Yonge Street to 190 feet west of west limit. of Lot 10. and intends to specially assess a part of the cost upon the land abutting directly on the work. ‘ (2) The estimated cost of the work and the amount to be paid by the Con» oration is as follows:â€" fl Durrant Six Given Away Absolutely Free. Buy a program and make a guess how far the car will go in 60 hours. Program only 100. 0=9== =0=°=0=0=0=0=0=°fi° TAKE NOTICE THAT Amount to be paid by Corp’n. Estimated Cost Oxford Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.00 576.00 Brookside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200.00 1,155.00 The estimated cost per foot frontage is twenty-eight cents. The special assessment is to be paid in five annual installments (3 A petition to the said council will not avail to prevent its construct- ion, but a petition against the work or the manner in which it has been undertaken, may be made pursuant to section 8 of The Local Improvement Act, to the Railway and Municipal Board, by a majority of the owners representing at least one-half of the value of the lots which are to be specially assessed therefor. (4) A by-law for undertaking the work will be considered by the council at a meeting thereof to be held on the 5th day of August, 1930, or at a re- gular or special meeting thereof to be held thereafter. O=0=0=0=0=0=0=0=0=2 Maple, July 3rd, 1930 North Toronto “ Business Mens’ Associationfi Wednesday, July 9th, 1930 Local Improvement Notice Township of Vaughan. MORGAN BAKER, J Pnesident North York Reform Association Friday Games, Softball, Horseshoe and Military Features Pears Park, Roselawn Ave. ublic Meeting Stouffiville Arena DUNNING Candidate m North York and Others. AFTERNOON U “L J At 2.30 pm. Standagd Tim‘e Annual Field Day DOLL AND PARSOL PARADE BOXING TOURNAMENT Wfi P. MULOCK Invites you to be a guest at the Minister of Finance Attend This Meeting and Hear Canada’s Finance Minister. HON. CHARLES to be held in SPEAKERS : IN THE July Garden Avenue, Langstaff DR. M. H. BLANDIN, Pastor Sunday â€" 11 a. m. Sunday School “Prophesy”â€"“How will the Kingdoms of this world become the Kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ”â€"Rev. 2-15 Monday â€" 8 p. m. Young People Wed. â€" 8 p. m. Bible Exposition ST. MARY’S CHURCH (Anglicén) Richmond Hill Third Sunday after Trinity, July 6th 10 a. m.â€"-Sunday School 11 a. m.â€"Ho]y Communion 7 p. m.â€"-Evening Prayer. \NGSTAFF GOSPEL MISSION Clerk of Vaughan Township J. H. NAUGHTON, :1 Secretary J. B. 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