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The World Day of Prayer will be observed in Richmond Hill with specâ€" ial services, which will be held this year at the l’resbyterian Church, Fri- day, March 3rd. The next progressive euchre, under the auspices of the Markham Twp. Veterans, will be held at the Town- ship Hall, Unionville, Thursday, March 2nd. gRevival Tuesday gat 10.45 p.m. Comedyâ€"Prosperity Blues NEWS Crazy/flat iWALLACE BEERY “ 9, ° JEAN HERSHOLT F I H II RICHARD CORTEZ gao=o=o====o=o VOL. LV. BO WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2 Sylvia Sidney in “Madam Butterfly” CAPITOL THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY 3 D February 23, 24, 25 ' ays HELEN HAYES and GARRY COOPER “YORK COUNTY‘S NEWSIEST NEWSPAPER” Comedy Boy Oh Boy-â€"Andy Clyde NI MICKEY MOUSE Colored MATINEE DAILY at 2.30 p. m. VETERANS' EUCHRE “ A Farewell to Arms Continuous Saturday 1 to 11:30 P. M. DAY OF PRAYER YONGE AT CASTLEFIELD MONDAY, TUESDAY, FEB. 27, 28 IOEO‘ JOE. E. BROWN in BROADMINDED and The first consignments comprising of two cal-loads of machineljy and equipment for the new David Dunlap Memorial Observatory have arrived from Newcastle-onâ€"Tyne, England, and are now being unloaded at the C.N.R. yards, Richmond Hill. CARLOAD OF BRAN SHORTS and Ffilll-O-Pep Poultry feeds j‘ust far- rived at the elevator. Full-O-Pep feed prices are the lowest in history. OBSERVATORY EQUIPMENT ‘ ARRIVES o=o====oaq PHONE M0. 2172 Theatre NEWS "In Essentials. Unity: In Non-essentials. Libarty; In All Things, Charity." RICHMOND HILL. ONTARIO THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd, 1933 R. H. H. S. Plans Tenth Annual ‘Commencement’ This school organization is flour- ishing under the presidency of Her- bert Mason, and a capable committee of elected officers. The February meeting was enter- tained by short plays presented by the First and Second Forms. The school paper “The Tatler," dealing with current events, sports and other school news, and humour, is read and much appreciated at each monthly meeting. Great preparations are under way for the tenth annual cemmencement to be held March 10 and 11 next. The uproarious English farce-comedy “Tons of Money" is being rehearsed by a capable cast of student actors. This notable play by Evans and Val- entine ran 733. performances in LOn- don, England, and is being put on here by permission of Samuel French, owner of the American copyright. The usual presentation of prizes and scholarships will take place. Note HIGH SCHOOL SPORT NOTES The boy‘s basketball team suffered their first defeat of the season in a game with Pickering Olfuns at Newmarket on Feb. 14. The Orfuns caught the Richmond Hill team on an off day and defeated them with a The feature of the January meeting was an address by the guest speaker, Dr. Elmore Raeman, on “Training vs Education." A short play by the Executive was also well received. the date a”nd plan to attend. Further details next week. score o'f 12-21. R.H.H.S. is now tied with Aurora for first: place in the North York league. Mm mm. VETERANS’ AUXILIARY Officers Elected The annual meeting of the Veterans’ Auxiliary of the Richmond Hill and Vaughan Veterans was held at the home of Miss O. Burr, Richmond Street, on Tuesday afternoon of this week, with about 28 members in at- tendance. Mrs. W. P. Mulock, the Honorary President, and Miss A. B. Cameron, Secretary to Col. W. P. Mulock, President of the North York Veterans, were present. Last year’s officers were all returned with the exception of Mrs. Jenkins of Elgin Mills, Viceâ€"President, who resigned and Miss A. B. Cameron was appoint- ed in her place. The other officers are: President, Mrs. Masters; Secre- tary, Mrs. T. Woods; Treasurer, Mrs. Thompson. Among other items of business was the decision to this year branch out in doing work such as quilting, sewing, etc. Skating Carnival Held at Maple Tuesday Night A large crowd enjoyed the carnival held at the rink Tuesday evening. There was a large number of skaters on hand and the various events were keenly contested. Everyone reports a most enjoyable time and the Board of Trade committee are to be con- gratulated on its success. The jud- ges of the different events were, Reeve J. A. Greene, Councillor Alex. Little and W. H. Mylks of Richmond Hill. The prize winners were: Character Ladyâ€"â€"First, Mrs. Frank Manning; second, Miss M. Johnson. Comic Ladyâ€"First, Mrs. H. Bryan; second, Mrs. Laber. FanCy Dress, Gentâ€"First, G. Kilâ€" lough; second. H. Bryan. Character for Boysâ€"First, D. Parâ€" tridge; second, M. Fritz. Comic Girlâ€"First, G. Parks. Comic Boyâ€"First, D. Partridge; second, Bill Bailey; third. Oscar Wil- son. Character Gentâ€"First, Bob. Man- ning; second, Dr. Caldwell. Comic Gentâ€"First, George May- nard; second, E. Cooper. Fancy Dress, Ladyâ€"First, Mrs. Forbeal‘; second, Nellie O'Brien. Character for Girlsâ€"First, Grace Park; second, Marie Gunn. Fancy Dress' for Girlsâ€"First, Jean Robinson; second, Jean Parks. { Best Skaters Lady Couplesâ€"First, Mrs. Forhear and Mrs. Laber: second. Miss M.‘John- son and Mrs. Bryan. ‘ The regular meeting of the local Horticultural Society was held in the High School on Tuesday evening. In the absence of the President, Mr. P. Angle, Mr. George Topper took the chair. The delegates to the annual convention in Toronto on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 9th and 10th, gave very full reports of each session and were enthusiastic about having mem- bers attend another year. Mr. R. D. Little reported the day sessions on Thursday, Mrs. W. Ramer reported the banquet Thursday evening, and Miss H. Ness reported the Friday sessions. A letter was read from a minister in Saskatchewan thanking the Eastern Horticultural Societies for seeds sent last spring, stating that they were delighted with the results and that they brightened many a lonely soul. Members please remember that fees are now due. New members are glad- ly welcomed by the Society. The yearly fee is $1.00. Mixed Couplesâ€"~First, G. Killough and Mrs. Forbear; second, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bryan. Best Children Couplesâ€"First, Mar- ie Fritz and Lawrence Wade; second, Desmond Partridge and Grace Parks. Races Girls 10 and underâ€"First, Grace Parks; second, Marie Fritz. Boys 10 and underâ€"First, Desmond Partridge; second, Pearson Jones. Boys 13 and underâ€"First, Lorne Wells; second, Lawrence Wade. Girls 13 and underâ€"First, Jean Robinson; second, Grace Parks. Girls 17 and underâ€"First, Jean Parks; second, Jean Robinson. Boys 17 and underâ€"First, Gordon Ingram; second, Desmond Partridge. Lady’s Raceâ€"First, Jean Paflks; second, Mrs. Bryan. Men’s Raceâ€"First, Russell Rown- tree; second, Brydon Lloyd. The prizes were donated by Mr. J. B. MacLean. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY- The community was saddened when it learned of the death of Mr. Harry Flavellu on Friday morning. The Stewards of the Church enter- tained the choir and their many friends with a very choice concert on Monday evening. Musical selections by Mrs. Ings of Richmond Hill. vioâ€" linist. and Mr. Cecil Martin of Thom- hill, comet soloist: Mrs. Heber Mc- Caa'ue. soloist; Mrs. Winterstein. elo- cutionist: numbers by a chorus of the Junior Women’s Institute and Junior Farmers and Miss Velma Boston, pianist. A sumptuous lunch was Miss Laura Gee gave an excellent talk at Y.P.S. on Sunday evening. Her subject was “What is True Suc- cess." The second debate in the Y.P.S. sei‘ies has been arranged for on Fri- day, March 10th, between Mt. Pesgah and Victoria Square. Miss Mabel Sanderson and Mr. Gerald Lyons will rem'esent the local Society. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Glover's} home was the scene of a happy fam- ily gathering on Sunday, February‘ the nineteenth, it being Mr. Glover’s seventieth birthday. Mrs. Herbert Boynton and Mrs. Lawson Mumber- son, daughters, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Foster, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Rus- sell Glover, Ravenshoe, Mr. and Mrs George Glover, Jackson’s Point, sisâ€" ters and brothers of Mr. Glover. formed this happy company. The visit of Mr. Glover’s friends was a complete surprise, thereby making the event even more enjoyable. Mr. and Mrs. Glover, with their family, moved from Ravenshoe about twenty-five years ago to the farm now rented by Mr. Harold Mortson, and which he vacated about ten years ago when his son Clarence, lately de- ceased, took it over. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Nichols, and Misses Reva and Vera Nichols visited Mrs. E. Britnell of Toronto, on Sun- day. Mr. Cecil Nighols motored to Em- bro on Sunday. Miss Mildred Col- lard returned to her home here, with him. The Red Ribbon Workers enter- tained the young people of the com- munity at a progressive crokinole party last Wednesday evening, at the home of Miss Doris Perkins. Thir- teen tables were in play, and after the scores were counted, the £0110w- ing were declared prize Winners. Ladies; first, Pearl Caseley; conso- lations, Mary Lin and Marion Smith. Gents; first, Floyd Perkins; conso- lations. Fraser Gee and James Vailiere. The ladies of the W.M.S. held their annual quilting on Wednesday of last Week. About forty-five ladies were present, and the quilts were finished in record time. Mr. Glover has been a successful farmer and a. splendid neighbor. and his many friends join with his famity] in wishing him many happy returns and a continuance of his present good health. VICTORIA SQUARE Three on a Match GLORIA STUART and SLIM SUMMERVILLE i “ AIR MAIL JOAN BLONDELL and WARREN WILLIAM “THE HOME OF HIGH CLASS ENTERTAINMENT“ YONGE AND GLEN FOREST SATURDAY MATINEE AT 2.30 PM. EVENINGS 7 p- m. & 9 p. m. ADMISSION PRICES ADULTS 25c. UP TO 8 RM, 35c. AFTER MATINEEâ€"ADULTS 15c.. CHILDREN 10c. “The Mask of Fu Manchu” Chapter 3 â€"â€"'l‘he 110st, Special PLAYING SATURDAY MATINEE ONLY WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY MARCH 1, 2 BEDFORD THEATRE THE HOME OF HIGH CLASS ENTERTAINMENT iolored Reviewâ€"Pickin a Winner NEWS UNIVERSAL NEWS COMEDY OUR GANG in BIRTHDAY BLUES FRIDAY and SATURDAY FEB. 24, 25 BORIS KARLOFF and LEWIS STONE MONDAY and TUESDAY FEB. 27, 28 IN m The Missionary Committee will have charge of the meeting on Sun- day evening, Feb. 26, when there will be a varied program. The topic will be taken by Mrs._R. L. Stiver. causes of depression, such as. older. people Who had jobs when times were good. still hold them, instead of giv- ing them up to others who need‘ them more. Some receive extra pay for overtime when another shift could be put on and others receive pay for two positions when there are others who need the work and are just as capable of doing it. Single Copy 5c $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE served by the committee in charge completed a delightful evening. The proceeds will be used by the choir for the purchase of new music. The meeting of the Brown’s Cor- ners Y.P.S. on Sunday last opened with the President, Norman \Reid, presiding. The Hymn, “Take time to be Holy," was sung! Bruce Hooper read the Bible reading and Walter Craig read comments' on the Bible reading. A reading on “The Citizen” was taken by Wm. Hood. The topic discussed was “Have Citizens any Re- sponsibility for Unemployment?” Newton Brown. convenor of Citizenâ€" ship Committee took the chair. Charâ€" les Hooper spoke on the present un- employment problem. Newton Brown then led the discussion. The first question, Would you do away with machinery and go back to hand labor? created a lengthy discussion on other HOME AND SCHOOL CLUB The Home and School Club held a very successful Bridge and Euchre in the High S’c‘hool, on Friday even- ing of last week, when thirteen tables of Bridge and eight tables of Euchre were played. The prize winners were: Bridge, ladies, Miss Moodie. Miss V. Hunt; gentlemen, Mr. G. Yer- ex and Mr. L. H. Clement; Euchre, ladies, Mrs. Nelson, E. Moffat; gentlemen, Mrs. W. Sayers (playing as man), Jim Grainger. Refreshâ€" ments were served and a social time enjoyed by the company. ' The Club desire to express their appreciation to those who loaned tables, cards, etc, and who helped in any way to make the evening a success. The regular meeting of the Home and School Club will be held in the Public School on Tuesday, Feb. 28th, at 8 pan. Mr. Melecci’s pupils will give a piano recital. Children allow- ed only when accompanied by par- ents. Silver collection will be taken towards hot drinks supplied to school children in the noon hour. IRISH SUPPER Remember the Irish Supper and Concert to be given in the Presbyâ€" terian S.S. room, under the auspices of the W.A.. Wednesday, March 22nd. A dance will be held in the Comâ€" munity Hall, Victoria Square, Friday, Feb. 24th, under the auspices of the Community Hall committee. Snider’s orchestra, Wilbert Jennings floor manager, lunch served. Admission, gents 47 cents plus tax, ladies, 25 cents. Everybody welcome. and Humphrey Bogart in “Love Affair” NOVELTY DANCE AT VICTORIA SQUARE DOROTHY MACKAILL Everyoné is welcome to attend. Brown of Culver TOM BROWN and SLIM SUMMERVILLE BUTTONVILLE NOVELTY No. 33