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'b=am=:==lo=lo:=:_ox PRESBYTERIAN “LA. The annual meeting of the Wom- en's Association of the Presbyterian Church was held at the home of Mrs. Yerex, Wednesday afternoon. After the business meeting a dainty Xmas tea. was served and a social hour spent. The officers for the new year are as follows: Hon. Pres., Miss A. Boyle Pres}, Mrs. Yerex; lst Vice-Pres, Mrs. Kirkland; 2nd Vice-Pres, Mrs. Bowes; Searetary, Mrs. Blanchard; Treasurer, Miss A. Boyle; Flower Committee, Miss Ireland 'and Miss Barker; Visiting Committee, Miss Moodie and Miss Barker; Pianist, Miss Lucy Yerex. The Y.P.S. service Sunday evening was quite interesting. The guest speaker was Monroe Stiver who gave a. fine .talk on Poverty and Wealth. There was discussion afterwards. The lesson "by Annie Walker and a duett by Marie Castator and Annie, Walker were appreciated. There was a good attendance. Mr. Walter Monk who has been in the hospital for some time under- went an operation last week and is improving. His friends Wish him a speedy recovery. The Christmas concert at Bryson’s school on Friday evening last was quite successful despite the weather conditions. There was a very fine program and Santa. Claus visited the gathering. Mr. Ed. Mal-wood visited over the week-end in Weston. Mr. Gordon Min'ray of Port Hope visited here over Sunday. MERRY CHRISTMAS To former residents of Teston, wherever they may be, and to our local paper “The Liberal” this Com- munity extends the Compliments of the seasonâ€"A Merry Clu'istmas and a very Happy New Year. VOL. LV. STARTING AT 1.15 p. m. DAILY ALL WEEK GANG & MICKEY MOUSE Comedies for one hour before regular matinee, CHILDREN 10c. ADULTS 25c. “YORK COUNTY’S NEWSIEST NEWSPAPER” TESTON Thevhome of Miss Jessie Thompson was tastefully decorated for the Christmas meeting of the J.W.I. last Thursday. Many fine gifts were doâ€" nated for the Willowdale Children’s Shelter. An interesting paper on “Foretelling the Future of Agricul- ture” was given by Mrs. Callard of Unionville. The speaker claimed' that in time the small farm would disap- pear and be replaced by farms of 500 or more acres run on a big bus- iness scale. Each department would be in charge of a specialist. A re- port of the Toronto convention was given by Miss Mabel Stewart. A reading by Miss Irene Wright was a pleasant feature of the meeting. The members decided to care for six needy families this winter and Mrs. Patterâ€" son, Misses Jessie Thompson and Ravina Hord appointed as a commit- tee to investigate. The young people of Brown’s Cor- ners United Church will hold their regular meeting in the form of a church service Sunday Dec. 3lst. Rev. Arthur Barner, superintendent of Indian missions will be the speak- er. The young people will present a. Christmas gift offering for mis- sions. Rev. Sam Martin of Fort Churchilli one of the pioneer missionaries of the| United Church gave his illustrated» address on Canada’s newest ocean port at the Brown’eComers Unitedv' Church, Thursday, Dec. 14th. l PRESBYTERIAN S. S. CHRISTMAS CONCERT The annual Christmas Tree and Concert of the Richmond Hill Presby- terian Sunday School will be held in the school room FRIDAY EVENING, Dec. 22nd, commencing at 7:30 p.m. All parents and friends are cordially invited to attend. BUTTON VILLE we: w WE “In Essentials. Unttv: In Non-assent iais. Liberty; In All ThingsL Charity." 0:6 RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO THURSDAY. DECEME‘R let, 1933 is investigating and is working on some very definite clues., Following {the Monday Inight robbery a. number {of papers and some of the articles istolen from Banners and Sheppard & lGill were found along the railroad ltracks which tends to point to wan- idering hoboes as the offenders. The shop robbery the following night is thought to be the work of some other offenders. i County Constable s. A. Barraclough I The same night the office of Shep- pard & Gill Lumber Company was en- tered‘ and about one hundred paint brushes stolen, as well as some papers and miscellaneous small articles. Dur ing the same night the office of the Jones Coal Company was entered and some stamps and small change stolen and the office ransacked. Feur Burglaries In The Village A series of robberies during this week has startled the Village and police are working hard trying to solve the thieving epidemic which has broken out. During Monday night the office of I. D. Ramer & ‘Son, coal dealers, was entered by forcing a window and the office ransacked. Papers were thrown around and some burned apparently to make a light for the intruders. The top part of a McCaskey cash register Was stolen, about one hundred lead pencils and the combination of the safe was damaged as the thieves endeavoured to break into it. In the early hours of Wednesday, Dec. 20th, the barber shop of Stan Ransom was entered by forcing the rear! door and a considerable quantity of tobacco valued at about $40.00 was stolen. Winter lingers in our midst and skating, sleighâ€"riding and Christmas tree practice, are the order of the evenings. All are being enjoyed by our young folks who are not suffer- ing from “colds. Mr. and Mrs. H. Burke and Miss Verna Burke were guests of Mrs. Brumwell on Monday. There was an excellent attendance at Y.P.S. on Sunday evening despite inclement weather. Mr. Egbert Avis- on gave a splendid talk on “What it means to be a good/citizen.” Mr. R. E. Sanderson sang a solo and Miss Elaine Beatty gave a reading. It was decided to hold the annual meet- ing on Wednesday evening, Dev. 27th at 8 p.m. in the Sunday School room. The meeting to take the form of a. social evening. Keep this date in mind. Mr. Frank Brumwell gave a very appropriate talk in Sunday School on “What does Christmas mean to you?” Our Pastor delivered.' a thought provoking sermon on the beauty of peace and the futility of war. Don’t forget the annual Christmas Tree of the Sunday School in the Community Hall on Saturday evening Dec. 23rd, at 8 pm. A good program is being prepared. Also keep in mind‘ the special services in the church on Sunday, Dec. 24th. Rev. A. H. Hal- bert of Newtonbrook and music by Headford choir at 2:30 p.m., and Rev. Peter Bryce of Toronto and music by Mrs. H. D. McCague and Miss Pearl Ash at the evening service at 7:30 pm. On Tuesday evening about sixty young people gathered at the San- derson home to do honor to Mr. Ed. Gudat, whose marriage takes place shortly. After a jolly evening spent in progressive crockinole and cards, an adddress was read and a presen- tation was made to Mr. Gudat of an electric floor lamp. Mr. Gudat thank ed all in a few well chosen words. A dainty lunch concluded an enjoy- able evening. VICTORIA SQUARE ifTWBNights iContest Likely ' For Reeveship I In Richmond Hili And now that the ball has started rolling a lot more budding municipal leaders who Were holding back hesi- tating to cause an election may jump into the ,race. There appears to be a lack of any definite issues so far but the election speeches of the can- didates and aspirants Friday evening will no doubt bring forth some in- teresting platforms for the better- ment of the municipality. “ In the elections for School Board the tewms of trustees Mi‘s. 0. L. Wright, Rev. L. C. Secrett and F. N. Hopper expire this year and there is one vacancy to be filled owing- to the resignation of J. E. Atkinson. The Kinsmen Quartette of Toronto rendered several selections in the United Chuch on Sunflzy evening, which were much ,appreciated by the congregation. Mr. Raymer who preached an inspiring sermon was the special preacher for the occasion. A successful Christmas Tree and entertainment was held in St. An- drew’s Church on Monday evening After a splendid supper, a program was given by members of the school, and a large number of presents were distributed. There was a. very small attendance at the play given last week by the Guild players of Toronto. At the White Gift service in Hope Church on Sunday morning a. great many presents were donated to be sent to the Fred Victor Mission. Congratlations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Garrow on the occas- ion of their Golden Wedding Anni- versary. Miss Margaret Crocker of Toronto has spent the past Week at the home of Mrs. 1. Watson. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Poultney and Mr. Roy Poulmey of Toronto visited at Mrs. T. Cousin’s on Sunday after- noon. The Post Office will be open for the distribution of mail on Christmas Day from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. only. The roll call, an exchange of gifts proved very amusing and entertain- ing. Mrs. Alf. Bagg was the hostess for the December meeting of the Edgeley Women’s Institute. The program consisted of a. reading by Miss Mary Stong entitled “A Visit From St. Nicholas” and the story of the poem. The report of the Institute Conven- tion held in Toronto was given by Mrs, Dalziel. A special feature on the program was an aprond parade during which the aprons were judged and a prize given for the most practical one. Mrs Geo. Porter was the lucky winner. The meeting closed with “The Nat- ional Anthem” after which a dainty lunch was served by the hostess and committee in charge. BIRTH SMITHâ€"On December 11th, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, Victoria Square, a daughter (Mary Alice). Community singing of Christmas Carols was much enjoyed by the ladies. Mrs. N. Lewis read an article “The Christmas Tree” from “Around: Home” by Peter McArthur. EDGELEY MAPLE DANCE AT MAPLE Plan now to Spend New Year’s night at Maple Community Hall. Dancing to Les Smith’s orchestra. Prizes for varied events. COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE All is in readiness for the annual Community Christmas Tree celebra- tion which will be held in Richmond Hill arena, Saturday afternoon at 3 pm. Santa Claus will arrive with due ceremony and be received by councillor James McLean, chairman of the committee, after which there/ will be carol singing as well as short speeches by Reeve Greene and others. After the program, well filled gift stockings will be distributed to all the kiddies. Everyone is welcome to come and join in the great community event. All children of Richmond Hill and the surrounding district to a dis- tance of two and a half miles from the village will receive gift stockings. fingisode 10THE THREE MUSKETEERS :5; mSPECIAL FOR THE CHILDREN SAT. MATINEE ONLYgé’ sEjfiPower and s4» .r. the Glory V §EMATINEE CHnggMAS 2.30 pm; 33% ‘3‘ § Bedford Theatre NY Am Comedyâ€"Todd and Pitts in “One Track Mind” NOVELTY â€" THE BIG DITCH of PANAMA THE HOME OF HIGH CLASS ENTERTAINMENT YONGE AND GLEN FOREST SATURDAY MA’I‘INEE AT 2.30 P.M. EVENINGS 7:0Q & 9:00 Where “Capitol Entertainment” Reigns Christmas Day our patrons will hear for the first time a new achievment in the talking picture re- productionâ€" to keep up with the march of time we are installing the very latest equipment A new experience in sound motion picture entertainment awaits you for Christmas Day. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY DEC. 27, 28 John Barrymore Helen Hayes, Clark Gable Lionel Barrymore and Robert Montgomery SPENCER FRIDAY and SATURDAY DEC. 22, 23 William Rogers, Marion Nixon, Andy Devine _ 1N _ “ DR. BULL ” Saturday Night SKATING Skating Christmas Afternoon and Night AND EVERY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY Mickey Mouse in "Mickey’s Orphans” OUR GANG in “MUSK AND MILK” PARAMOUNT NEWS .c. A. “HIGHFIDELITY” _A1‘__ Richmond Hill Arena G _ ._ IN ._ _. ver and M: the Glory |“My Weakness 3 COM EDYâ€" THUNDERING TAXIS “ NIGHT FLIGHT ” COMMENCING GOOD MUSIC Single Copy 5c $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Mrs. . Barton and daughter Beth spent Wednesday with Mrs. Kenny in Toronto. Mrs. Reaman and Mrs. Muirhead visited on Sunday with Mrs. Lewis Clement. ‘ Mr. D. Middleton and Mr. J. Barton went to Rochester last Friday to air tend the Richmond Hill-Rochester la.â€" crosse game. Can-ville United Church are having a special Christmas service on Sunday evening, Dec. 24th, under the direction of Mr. Frank Maxwell. The choir from Headford United Church will assist with the music. Mr. Maxwell will also give an illustrated address on “The Three Wise Men.” Mr. Stuart Wark visited on Sunday at Mr. Walter Reamans. Yes, Ethel, Hitler is one of thase boys who will tyranny thing once. H. J. MILLS. Chairman Arena Commission CARRVILLE No. 25