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The Liberal, 6 Apr 1933, p. 8

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Res. 82-W PHONES Mill 139-M WE ARE MANUFACTURING all of our own poultry mashes. A1 qual- ity rock bottom prices. Paying best prices for wheat and Our Government cleaner is working better than ever. Don't wait for the rush to get your seed cleaned. ; from Certified seed. SEED GRAIN When you want your car serviceddâ€" think of Hall's Service Station Cars called for and delivered. Expert job and dependable service. Have your Radio Tubes tested Free GOING OVERSEAS ? PAGE EIGH’I Your Radio License Has Expired Renew It Here WE HAVE BANNER OATS grown THE MILL CASTROL Motor Oil Turn to UU‘ THE BEST IN RADIOS. The People RICHMOND HILL SPECIAL [OW PRICES ON ROGERS RADIOS COME IN AND SEE US Markham Township Council and Relief Committee F. Y. W. BRATI-IWAITE Phone 18 HARDWARE We Deliver mam mm M (MAM You CAN’T CRANK A CRANKY M0702 HEAD OFFICE We have the most modern tester possible. THERE IS NO INCREASE PRICE We are authorized dealers for the famous We the Township Council and the Relief Committee wish to thank all those who have so nobly assisted in carrying out the Relief Program in- cluding the Women’s Institute, var~ ious Churches, Great War Veterans, Boy Scouts, Junior Farmers and those giving Relief individually. GORMLEYâ€" Open Wednesdayl Only. Buncheo ll: Nam-1k“. Auron. Schomberg. NOTICE REEVE G. B. PADGET‘ Secty. Relief -Com., Wm. Champion Experienced travellers rely on the con- venience of Imperial Bank of Canada Letters of Credit to do two things: To simplify the roblem of obtaining ready cashâ€"an to secure courteous aid in foreign countries. 1m erial Bank of Canada Letters of Cre it are honoured by our Banking Corres- pondents in every country. 8 Dodge and Plymouth fiféififiiie W. NEAL Tax collectors R. Nichols and A. Summerfeldt were present and the tax arrears engaged considerable of the attention of the members of counâ€" cil. Mr. Summerfeldt reported that taxes on the east side of the township were ninety per cent paid, there being still outstanding on his roll about $5,906.00. Mr. Nichols estimated that probably about $7,500.00 of his roll on the west side would be returned to the County for collection. J. A. GROSKURTH. Manager The relief bill for Markham TOWn- ship for he month of March amount- ed to $947.00, which is a reduction of about $1,000.00 as compared to the previous month. At a recent meet- ing of the Relief Committee it was decided to discontinue relief April lst, except in extreme cases and wherever possible work on the roads will be found for the unemployed. Stone has also been secured and those unable to find employment have been given work breaking stone, at a rate of pay of so much per yard. Markham Twp. Council North Yonge St. Let us change your oil and be assured of getting the grade best suited for yourcar. Hall’s Service Station TORONTO E. H. HALL, Prop. TUBES TESTED FREE. Don’t forget the Y.P.S. every Mon- day evening at 8 o’clock. All wel- . come. Opposite Orange Orphanage THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL. ONTARIO Although the weather was very bad last Friday evening, there was a. good attendance at the oratorical contest. The pupils all spoke very well. Wil- fred Game was awarded the cup in the senior group, Florence Hobday 2nd, Jessie Wark 3rd. In the inter- mediate class Gilbert Whittamore 1st, Jack Hobday 2nd, Kenneth Wark 3rd, Muriel Durie 4th. In the Jun- ior class Ronald Gane lst, Betty Bur- ton 2nd. Mrs. McCrone and Mr. Jack Oliver sang two soles each, also Virginia Delbrocco sang. Miss Sadie Midleton favored the audience with two humorous readings. At the close Miss Beatrice Hillier was preâ€" sented with a purse from the Y.P.S. before leaving for her new home at Fisherville. On Sunday at Sunday School May Hillier was presented with a Bible and Marie Hillier with a nice book. Miss M. Walker and Mr. B. Middle- ton took tea with Mr. and Mrs. Wool- cot on Sunday ‘evening. M'iss Annie Bone is confined to her bed with an attack of the flu. Her sister, Mrs. R. Bone of Maple, is nursing her. Miss G. McMillan and Mr, C. Baker spent the week-end at Miss McMil- lan’s home at Port Perry. At the conclusion, Mrs. Williams spoke a few words of congratulation to the pupils and teacher on their success, and expressed her pleasure in a most interesting and profitable eveningâ€"also a very happy one, after which, refreshments were served. After the regular program, the pupils asked Mrs. Wilcox to sing, Who graciously consented, and sang in a most artistic manner to the delight of all present. Mr. Cody, the host himself, is al- ways an inspiration to the class, as an adult beginner, he has accomplished much in a. short time. and plays in fine style with real musical feeling. Mr. “Bob” Scott was a guest-artist, Whose playing always gives much pleasure to the club, his violin num- bers accompanied by Miss Mortson, adding delightful variety to the pro- gram. An excellent paper on “The origin of music” was given by Miss Eliza- beth Lowndes, which was very inter- esting and instructive to all. The following are the names of those taking part. in piano soles or duets. Misses Dorothy Clarke, An- nie Dunning, Joan, Katherine and Alice Mecredy, Marion Thompson. Vivian and Elizabeth Wilcox, and Masters Frank Chapman, John Ough and Billie Thompson. Two vocal pupils, Miss Margaret (“Polly”) Sloan and Mr. John Morton, sang beauti- fully, with a quality of sweetness and vitality, interpreting their songs with clear enunciation and artistic musical feeling, which, as usual, was thor- oughly enjoyed by the listeners. A varied program of compositions by Beethoven, Mozart, Handel and Shubert, with selections from the best of the more modern composers, was well rendered. The playing- of all the pupilsâ€"even the youngestâ€"was char- acterized by a beautiful quality of tone, real appreciation and fine under- standing of the thoughts to be ex- pressed on the keyboard. Before each number, Miss Mort- son explained the meaning of the music to be expressed, so that every- one could listen intelligently, and thus with pleasure. MISS MORTSON’S MUSIC CLUB An interesting meeting of Miss Alexina Mortson’s Music Club was held recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cody, Spruce Street, Aurora, when the mothers of the pupils were the guests of the evening. CARRVILLE Don’t delay any longer. If you are troubled with headaches, blurred im~ ages, nervousness consult at once. 163-167 Yonge Street Toronto Upstairs Opposite Simpsons The Hobby Fair sponsored by the young ladies class on Saturday after- noon proved a great success. The competition among the members was very keen and brought out their var- ious hobbies and talents. The ex- hibits of each class were of the high- est quality and the judges, Mrs. A. Thompson, Mrs. Sparling and Miss Speight found it very hard to decide the winners. A dainty supper was served and the girls wish to thank those who attended the fair and took such an interest in their work. The next meting will be held on April 13th with Easter as the main theme of the evening. Prize winners of the various classes are: Sewing~Reta Dean. Embroideryâ€"Geraldine Wesley. Tattingâ€"Edna Wiltshire. Crochetingâ€"Lottie Pitchforth. Knittingâ€"Muriel Dean. Artâ€"Florence Wells. Penmanshipâ€"Miss A. Hodson. Poetryâ€"Nora Johns. Noveltyâ€"Verna McLean. Bakingâ€"Rhee Hooper. The ladies euchre club met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. C. Har- rison, with Mrs. Echlin and Mrs. Harrison as hostesses. Miss Muriel Dean won a cake plate as first prize, Mrs. Wright a cushion top for second and Edith Davis received a mending kit for consolation. Good Eyesight Last Thursday evening Mr. W. A. Dean met with a pleasant surprise when about twentyâ€"five friends gath- ered at his home to wish him a happy birthday. After hearty congratu- lations and best wishes were extended an evening of euchre was enjoyed. Winners were, ladies first. Mrs. S. S. Findlay; consolation, Mrs. S. Davies; men’s first, Mr. B. Welfirick; conso- lation, Mr. B. Oke. A number of ladies from here at- tended the mass meeting on Monday in Bloor St. United Church, when Dr. M. E. T. Addison spoke on her trip to Japan. Mrs. C. R. Crowe, Pres- ident of the Dominion Board W.M.S., presided. Rev. A. M. Boyd, B.A. of Honan, China, will have charge of both ser- Vises at the United Church next Sun- day. April 9th. The Easter Thank Offering meet- ing of the W.M.S. of the United Church was held on Tuesday, April 4th, in the Sunday School room, the president. Mrs. C. Spencer, presided. ‘All present took part in the respon- sive worship service. Mrs. Johns had charge of the second part of the meet- ing- and introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Benton. Secretary Christian Stewardship and Finance of Toronto Centre Presbyterial. Mrs. Benton, in her splendid talk, spoke of the power of prayer and of tithing our time. talents and money. Miss E. Wiltshire rendered a delightful sacred Solo. “Son of My Soul,” accompanied by Miss M. Echlin. Mrs. Spencer welcomed the guests from Newton- brook W'.M.S. and also thanked Mrs. Benton for her splendid and beneficial talk. Tea was served at the close. Mrs. H. M. Cowan, Mrs. B. BJShep- pard, Mrs. C. A. Mann, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. S. Bone, visited at their home here last week, Mrs. M. Laid- law and Mrs. A. Loblaw and others were Mrs. Bone’s guests also. mg Co. in London had the misfortune to injure his foot and is at home convalescing. Miss Florence Clubine spent a few days last week in Toronto with her sister, Mrs. G. LoWry. The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Association of the United Church, will be held on Wed- nesday, April 12th, at 3 o’clock, at the home of Mrs. Murray McLean, Yonge St. The hosteSSes will be Mrs. B. Heslop, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. N. L. Mor- ton and Mrs. C. O. Munroe. The ladies of the congregation are cor- dially invited to attend. Mr. Rutherford Farr, who has for some time been engaged with 3 Pack- ing Co. in London had the misfortune to injure his foot and is at home Mr. and Mrs. Hillier have taken up residence in King. Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Pratt of Tor- onto visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Wells. F. E. LUKE & SON THORNH ILL OPTOMETRISTS Motor Car Value " o “uni; OFFICIAL O. M. L. STATION Phone 210 Richmond Hill‘ At Saturday night’s meeting of Woodbridge Horticultural Society held in the Public Library, the newly pubâ€" lished premium list was distributed YORK COUNTY BRANCH ONTARIO FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION Many there were who trooped in to Woodbridge in response to the call sent forth by the officers of the re- cently organized York County branch of the Ontario Fish and Game Pro- tective Association on Thursday night of last week, March 30th, to take part in the Association’s banquet and first public meeting, held in the Orange Hall. About 150 sat down to a whole- some dinner prepared by Woodbridge Women’s Institute, and served in the hall, basement, after which the ban- queters adjourned to the auditorium where at least 100 more had assem- bled from different parts of the coun- ty to listen to the speakers who all spoke in the most glowing terms of the fish and game areas of Northern Ontario, its rigged topo- graphy and forests where the moose, antelope and caribou play and its many clear water lakes and streams provided by nature for the propo- gation of different species of fish. The York County Branch has for its purpose not only the protection of fish and game within the county’s confines, but aims to assist in the propogation, lpreservation and pro- tection of fish and game in the North country. The meeting was presided over by Alf. Harrington, president of the local branch. Lantern views of the North country were shown at the opening followed by addresses by Dr. James, president of Toronto Anglers Association, Ronald Hart, vice-pres- ident Toronto Anglers Association, Emerson Robinson, secretary of On- tario Fish and Game Protective As- sociation, Alf. Harrington, president York County Branch, and Len Housâ€" ton of Nakina Northern Ontario, who came 800 miles to deliver his message. Others present were Oscar Robinson, Game Warden for a vast area of On- tario West and Major McKenzie who Welcomed his guests. A clear cut interest was exhibited by the audience as the speakers unfolded their differ- ent messages and at the close sixty or more enrolled as members who will assist in the propogation, preser- vation and protection of Fish and Game wherever it may be. Great credit is due Alf. Harrington and Lorne A. Ostrander for the success of the Association’s first public event. 3 Not many couples have the good )fortune to celebrate their golden wed- 3ding. Mr. and Mrs. William Castator fhowever are among that few which [event took place on a. recent date. J‘Many old friends called on the couple ;to shOWer them with congratulations land suitable gifts besides numerous 1telegrams were received from friends at a distance. Mr. Castator is a de- scendant of United Empire Loyalist stock, his great grandfather having ‘ crOSsed the border during the Amer- :ican revolution of 1776. He settled lon Lot 1, Con.‘6, Vaughan, the farm Eon which Mr. Castator was born and I,is still occupied by him. Mrs. Cas- tator is a native of England and be- fore her marriage was Miss Hannah Topper who came to Canada at an early age. The family numbers 8 children, 19 grandchildren and one great grandchild little Roy Harltey of Oshawa. PIE SUPPER AND ENTERTAIN- MENT AT CLAIREVILLE Woodbridge Juvenile Hockey Team defeated the Upper Canada College Team on 'Varsity Grounds by a score of 1 to 0 on Friday night last week, thus winning the T.H.L. Champion- ship. Mrs. George Ballard and son Robert who motored from Vancouver together with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ballard and son of Toronto visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Ellerby. 8th Avenue, on Saturday last. The pie supper and entertainment held in Claireville Community Hall under the direction of the hall com- mittee attracted a capacity audience. The supper served early in the eve- ning was followed by a program that included a one-act play entitled “Just Like a Woman” with a company of Bolton players headed by Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shafer, Woodbridge Orches- tra, Sharon quartette, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Keys with Violin and piano selections. Mr. J. C. Shearer, Peel County Agricultural Represen- tative of Brampton, presided. An hour spent at dancing ended an eve- ning of real enjoyment. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY STARTS SEASON’S ACTIVITIES MR. & MRS. WILLIAM CASTATOR FIFTY YEARS MARRIED WOODBRIDGE DISTRICT NEWS Mr. Harrison was a Liberal in pol- ities and Catholic in religion. Most every family in Toronto Gore was represented at the funeral, while many attended from the West side of Vaughan, Toronto, Weston and points throughout Peel County. Your Wood- bridge scribe cannot let the passing of the old familiar figure of genial Nicholas Harrison go without recall- ing that as a boy we often came in personal contact with him, he was always our friend, and we developed a fondness for him, and although he reached a ripe old age we feel a solemn sadness at the parting. We extend sympathy to his family. LATE NICHOLAS HARRISON Nicholas Harrison, aged 86, prom- inent in the affairs of Peel County for more than sixty years and well known to Vaughan residents on the West side, died at his home at Wildfield on Monday of last week and was buried in St. Patrick’s Cemetery on Thursday morning. Mr. Harrison was a son of William and Mary Har- rison. and was born on Lot 8, Con. 9, known as the Gore Road in the Town- ship of Toronto Gore. He never left the Gore Road where he farmed until abo'ut fourteen years ago when he re- tired to live at Wildfield. Mr. Har- rison served as clerk of Toronto Gore from 1891 to 1921, a stretch of thirty years, and on his retirement was pre~ sented with a valuable easy chair 1n whch to rest during his declining years. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Peel Far- mers Fire Insurance Company for many years. His wife, who before her marriage was Maria Wiley, daughter of the late William and Mrs. Wiley, predeceased him three years ago. Seven children survive, they are Mrs. Charles O’Hara, Bramp- ton, Mrs. Frank Tighe, Bowmanville, Mrs. George Wiggins, Winnipeg, Mrs. M. J. Byrne, Toronto Gore, Miss Mary Harrison, Winnipeg, W. J. Harrison, Arizona and Frank on the homestead. S. was entertained to a banquet at the Parsonage by_ the Society on Wednesday night of last week. Misses Jessie Wilson and Mary Stevenson supervised the table while Misses Velma Darker and Kathleen Bagg- had charge of the games and program assisted by Mrs. J. E. Anderson and Mrs. W. E. Hutchison. The young people have experienced considerable success with the play under the direction of Misses Marjorie Blake and Bertha VVhitmore. UNITED CHURCH Y.P.S. Monday nght’s meeting of the young people at the United Church was Christian Citizenship night and was in charge of Miss Kathleen Bagg, who followed Miss Bertha Whitmore after the opening with devotional exer- cises. the Scripture lesson read and explained by- Mi5ses Laura Neal and Jessie Watson. Those who contrib- uted to the program were, Mrs. J. E. Anderson with a talk on the part the Church should play in combating world conditions; Miss Evelene Jones and Stanley Phillips with a vocal duet; Miss Mary Stevenson with a reading and Misses Marjorie Blake and Evelene Jones with a piano duet. "EYES OF LOVE” CAST ENTER- TAINED AT PARSONAGE The cast composed of members of the Woodbridge United Church Y.P. Murray Coles presided at the week- ly meeting of the Y.P.S. at the Pres- byterian Church, when a feature of the program was a paper read by Jack Gillan on Sunday School, their superintendents, teachers, etc. An- other important item was a talk by Mrs. W. A. Wallis, who took for her subject “What I think of The Oxford Group." and directors that 1933 be made a banner in the culture of flowers and beautification of home surroundings for which all reasonable inducements are offered. So let everyone start early and take advantage of one of God’s greatest gifts and grow flow- ers. Officers for 1933 are: President, Dr. G. D. McLean; lst VicePresident, Miss Lillian McNeil; 2nd Viceâ€"Pres- ident, George Maxey; Sect,y.-Treas., Major McKenzie; Directors, Mrs. H. N. Smith, Mrs. F. W. Hicks, Mrs. Archie Cameron, Miss Lilly Bell, Mrs. Wm. Fleming, Mrs. W. 0. Duncan, Mrs. John Maynard, Mrs. J. H. Kidd. Mrs. Mamie Farr and W. E. Hamil- ton: Auditors, J. A. Fraser and P. H. Fisher. among the different district repre- sentatives to be circulated among- the Society’s members throughout the Humber Valley area. The list is made up of well chosen flowering varieties which includes bulbs, peren- nials, shrubs, etc., enough to satisfy the individual tastes of the Society’s members. It is urged by the officers and directors that 1933 be made a. banner in the culture of flowers and beautification of home surroundings THURSDAY. APRIL 6th. 1933 PRESBYTERIAN Y.P.S.

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