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Mr. and Mrs. C. Hood and daugh- ters were New Year’s guests of Mr. and Mrs. David Brown. Congratulations to our new coun- ci‘llor, Mr. Charles Hooper. Mrs. Wm. Brown, Miss Dorothy Brown and Mr. John Brown were Monday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Hood. and Mrs. Earl Walker and family visited relations here during the Christmas holidays. W. L. CLARK Who after four years service in Markham 'township council was pro- moted by the ratepayers to the office of deputy-reeve. Mr. and Mrs. R. Grillinger and Marie spent the holiday at the home of Mr. F. Stephenson. Miss Kate Craig of Lockport, N. Y., was home for the New Year’s week-end. Mrs. A. Duncan, Mr. Kenneth Dun- can spent New Year’s day with Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Kelly. Mrs. Wm. Hood and Miss Edith spent Monday with Mr. and bids. Leslie Hood. Mr. and Mrs. George Brown of Toronto were guests at the horpe of Mr. Wm. Craig on Sunday. Rev. Arthur Earner conducted the young people's church service on Sun- day evening. He spoke of conditions in Saskatchewan with a knowledge acquired from over 30 years residence there. Next Sunday evening the young people’s service will be under the aus- pic% of the Christian Fellowship Committee. Throughout the remain- der of the Winter the young people will meet on Monday evening. 0:0 CAPITOLTH'io‘fi “ Alice in Wonderland Dorothea Wieck in ‘YORK COUNTY’S NEWSIEST NEWSPAPER” BUTTON V lLLE Special Show Saturday Morning Commencing at 10 pm. continuing to 11.30 pm. “ GOOD BYE AGAIN ” “BEAUTY FOR SALE” â€" .â€" AND â€" â€" WARREN WILLIAMS ,JOAN BLONDELL WITH THE YEAR’S GREATEST CAST FRIDAY and SATURDAY JAN. 5, 6 TWO FEATURE ATTRACTIONS TWO FEATURE ATTRACTIONS MADGE EVANS and ALICE BRADY "‘ TILLIE AND GUS ” WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY JAN. 10, 11 IRENE DUNNE WALTER l l i '. ( â€"â€" ._ AND _. â€" ALICE SKIPWORTH W. C. FIELDS “ ANN VICKERS MONDAY and TUESDAY JAN. 8, 9 2‘: ‘Cradle Song’ {0=0I==0=0=0=0=0=% NEWS TALKARTOON IN AND IN IN IN The death occurred at his home,.594 Soudan Ave, Toronto, on Thursday, Dec. 28th, of James McLean who was well known throughout this district. The late Mr. McLean had been in ailing health for some two years' but the end came quite suddenly. Born in York County at Willowdale, he was the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dugald McLean of York township. The deceased who was seventy-eight years of age, famed for a number of years retiring about seventeen years ago and has since lived near Forest Hill Village and at the time of his death was living on Soudan Avenue, North Toronto. His wife predeceased him fifteen years ago and he leaves to mourn his pass- ing two daughters, Mary Beatrice at home, and Mrs. Edgar Phillips of Woodbridge, also three brothers, Robert, John and Dugald McLean, Church Street, Richmond Hill. The funeral service held Saturday, Dec. Slst, was conducted .oy Rev. McCree of North Toronto Presbyterian Church and intereme'nt followed at Mount Pleasant cemetery. The late Mr. McLean was a Presbyterian in religion and a Liberal in politics. Re-elected reeve of Markham town- ship with a majority over the com- bined votes of his three opponents. The pallbearers were, Frederick Pratt, Mount Pleasant Road; John McKenzie of Forest Hill, and four couw‘ns of the deceased, James Mc- Lean of Richmond Hill, John and Murray McLean of Thornhill and John Marshall, Gladstone Avenue, Toronto. LATE JAMES McLEAN GEORGE B. PADGET THEATR E OBITUARY ‘ono===:=loau MO. 2172 tastlefield "In Essentials, Unity; In Non-essentials. Libertygn All Things, Charity." ’9 RICHMOND HILL. ONTARIO THURSDAY, JANUARY 4th, 1934 SCHOOL BOARD FAVORS NO FEES FOR EXAMS cation members when they meet for the first time, Wednesday, Feb. 7th, will be called on to discuss a. problem which has been the subject of some contention in local circles in recent weeks. At the regular meeting of the Board Tuesday evening, trustee A. D. Buchanan gave notice that at the next meeting he would move that the question of the use of the High School gymnasium be opened for a full discussion by members of the Board. There was a considerable controversy early in December when the Board of Education refused to grant the use of the High School gymnasium to the town for the Dia- mond Jubilee Community Banquet. In giving notice of his intention trus- tee Buchanan said that he felt there should be a full discussion of the whole subject. As the newly elected members will take their seats for the first time at this statutory meeting in February, there promises to be some interesting discussion, and there will probably be a difference of opinion among the members on the question. On the one hand the opinion is held that the gymnasium is essentially a part of the school and should be used only for school purposes. On the other hand there are those who maintain that the school and the gymn cost the ratepayers a lot of money and that if they can be utilized to any advantage\of the community the rate payers should have the advantage. ’ The Board’s answer to these two important questions will be another of the items of business at the first meeting of the 1934 board at which the two newly elected members will be present. Mr. J. A. Mabley was appointed truant officer for the coming- year at a salary of $35.00. At Tuesday night’s meeting afteri a lengthy discussion the members in! answer to a questionaire sent out by‘ the Associated High School Boards of Ontario as being opposed to the levy fees for examinations as at present‘ The Board also went on record as being opposed to any extra remuneration being paid to teachers or inspectors for presiding at exams. The opinion was unanimously ex- ‘pressed that teachers receive an anâ€" ‘nual salary which would seem suf- ‘ficient. The members also conveyed ;to the Associated High School Boards ‘organization their opposition to holdâ€" ‘ing the departmental exams in July ias in 1932. It was felt that the hot weather was not the best time for departmental tests and that the month of June was preferable. The Board also postponed a defin- ite answer to the question of chang- ing the curriculum in order that more practical subjects may be taught to pupils who propose to attend High School only a short time. The mem- bers thought there was room for im- provement in this regard but hes-i- tated to make a definite answer as the branching into the teaching of technical subjects would probably mean an increased cost which is not to be desired at the present time. SKATE AT RICHMOND HILL ARENA EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS. The appeal of the Trustees and Ratepayers Association for 1934 mem bership was also laid over until the first meeting of the new Board. A definite answer to the question as to whether or not the Board favors the abolishing of departmental ex- aminations except for entrance to the university, and the giving of a grad- uation certificate from the school in place of‘ the present matriculation certificate. Trustee Secrett said that he felt there was quite a lot of merit in departmental exams. He pointed out that educationalists for many years had faced the problem of find- ing some substitute for examinations but as yet the solution had not satis- factorily appeared. There must be some standard, said Trustee Secrett, and so far I don’t know of anything better than the departmental exams. Trustee Trench concurred in this view and trustee Buchanan favored abolish ing the departmental tests. Members present were: Chairman A. A. Eden; TruStees Rev. L. C. Sec- rett, Bert Cook, F. N. Hopper, T. H. Trench, P. E. Angle, J. F. Atkiknson and A. D. Ruchunan. Richomnd Hill 1934 Board of Edu‘ REEVE GREENE RE-ELECTED IN RICHMOND HILL J. A. GREENE Re-elected reeve of Richmond Hill with a substantial majority. Reeve J. A. Greene was re-eiected reeve of Richmond Hill for the year 1934 with a majority of 91 votes over J. A. Monkman. This is a record majority for the municipality and is a striking tribute to the reeve of 1933- whose record of service received such a decisive endorsation from the rate- payers. Alex Little, Harold J. Mills, Wes Middleton and William Neal were elected members of council for the coming year. The first three were members of the 1933 council and Mr. Neal will sit in council for the first time. ,Alex. Little who has com- pleted his first year in council, havâ€" ing been elected by acclamation for 1933, headed the poll with 299 votes. Harold Mills was in second place, with 284 votes, Wes. Middleton third with At the last meeting of the local L.0.L. the following officers were elected for the coming year: W.M., W. Bro. F. N. Hopper; D.M., Bro. J. Ainsley; Chaplain, Bro. R. Sanders; Rec. Sec., W. Bro. R. J. Beatty; Fin. Sec., W. Bro. J. Sanders; Treas., Bro. S. Ransom; Marshall, Bro. W. Neal; lst Lect., Bro. J. Ainsley Jr., 2nd Lect., Bro. W. Brodie; lst Com., Bro. R. Hopper; Tyler, W. Bro. R. Case- ment. J. W. Palmer 92 A. E. Plewman 64 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Total J. A. Greene 126 37 108 271 J. A. Monkman 80 26 74 180 For Councillors Alex. Little 138 40 121 299 H. J. Mills 135 34 115 284 Wes. Middleton 130 35 106 271 William Neal $130 41 98 269 James McLean 102 35 94 231 For School F. N. Hopper 129 L. A. Hill Funeral will be held on Friday from her late residence. 271 votes and William Neal 2. close fourth polling 269 votes. For Board of Education trustee F. N. Hopper headed the poll with 287 votes, R. D. Little second with 267, Trustee Rev. L. C. Secrett third with 258 and Lloyd A. Hill, another new candidate, fourth with 224. The first three are elected for a two year term and trustee re-elect Hill will com- plete the one remaining year of the term of former trustee Joseph E. Atkinson who esigned owing to ill health. R. D. Little 115 Rev. L.C. Secrett 108 DIED FRANCISâ€"In Toronto on Wednesâ€" day, Jan. 3rd, Elizabeth Jane Francis, beloved wife of William J. Francis and mother of Mrs. Lester Jones of‘ this Village. After the votes were counted and the results announced Reeve J. A. Greene addressed the ratepayers thanking them for their splendid supâ€" port and expression of confidence. The voting by subâ€"divisions was as follows: The icy condition of the streets and thle prevailing weather were not conducive to a large vote, four hun- dred and fifty-one votes being polled for reeve. In the elections last year when a record large vote was. polled J. A. Greene was elected receiving 209 votes, David Hill 178 votes and J. Lunau 174. The race for council was particularly close, only thirty votes separating the four members elected. L.O.L. ELECTED OFFICERS For Reeve N0. 1 No. 2 100 40 121 34 115 35 106 41 98 35 94 Trustees 41 117 34 118 E 45 105 36 88 29 50 22 48 287 267 299 284 271 269 231 224 171 134 Thornhill . . .. Elgin Mills . . . Buttonville . . . Victoria Square Unionville . . . Cashel . . Councillor W. L. Clark, who after four years in council, asked promo- tion to the deputyâ€"reeveship romped home an easy Winner with a majority of 159 over the combined votes of his two opponents. He received 730 votes and R. L. Stiver a former reeve was second polling 478 votes. Lot 16, Con. 8 Dixon’s Hill . Cedar Grove . Mongolia . . . Thornhill . . Elgin Mills . . Buttonville . . Victoria Square . . Unionville . . Cashel , . . . . . . . . . Lot 5, Con. 8 Lot 16, Con. 8 Dixon’s Hill . . .. Cedar Grove . . .. Mongolia . . George B. Padget was re-elected reeve of Markham township with a. majority of 139 over the combined votes of his three opponents. Reeve Padget polled 788 votes and ex-reeve Gohn who finished second in the race polled 346. Harry Clarry who is probably the most defeated candidate in the history of the township was third with 194 and deputy-reeve Rob- ert Smith who aspired to step up to the reeveship had 109 votes. It was the most decisive victory ever ac- corded to a reeve of the municipality and. is a tribute to the long record of service of Reeve Padget and an expression of the unbounded confi- dence of the electors. Reeve George B. Padget Re-Elected In Markham Township With Big Lead “Meet the Baron” THE HOME.OF HIGH CLASS ENTERTAINMENT YONGE AND GLEN FOREST SATURDAY MA’I‘INEE AT 2.30 P.M. EVENINGS 7:00 & 9:00 Where “Capitol Entertainment” Reigns Charles Hoover headed the poll in Episode 12 THE THREE MUSKETEERS Comedylâ€"The Rummy Total Bedford Theatre SPECIAL FOR' THE CHILDREN SAT. MATINEE ONLY Total “F OOTLIGHT PARADE” MAE WEST and CARY GRANT “I’m ' No Angel” FRIDAY and SATURDAY JAN. 5,6 L. Clark Deputy-Reeve With Substantial Majorityâ€"â€" HooverJ‘Rennie and Hooper ElectedfTo Councilâ€"- Coakwell Just One Vote Short. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 8, 9, 10 Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 11, 12, 13 James Cagney, Dick Powe“, Ruby Keeler Joan Blondell and Frank MacHugh COM EDYâ€"NOTHING EVER HAPPENS Jack Pearl, Jimmy Durante and Zasu Pitts _.___1N___ Mickey Mouse â€"-The Musical Farmer PARAMOUNT NEWS Screen Souvenirs PARAMOUNT NEWS Single Copy 5c $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE A feature of the election was the lack of support given the “SW which asked support for Clan-y for reeve, Burford deputy-reeve, and Leeds and Dewes for council. The “slate” received but scant support and none of the candidates were serious contenders for office. The results of Monday’s voting by sub-divisions was as follows: A year ago Reeve Padget was elect- ed with a majority of 265 'over W. C. Gohn, the vote then being, Padge‘t 912, Gohn 647. Last year W. L. Clark headed the race for council wifl-I 874 votes. the race for the three seats in council with 812, James Rennie a former member defeated by a few votes last year staged a comeback and was secâ€" ond with 718, and Charles H. Hooper third with 569. Fred Coakwell. a member of council for many yells. missed a. seat in the 1934 council by the narrowest margin. He received 568 votes, just one less than councillor Hooper who wds elected. 51 12 194 61 133 40 27 21 30 WHO 71 568 Paramount Pictorial 12 12 63 346 13 65 31 69 Reeve For 140 36 55 64 40 23 14 13" 69 161 64 105 18 37 81 18 Councjllor 112 '51 79 5 7o 22 116 12 156 11: 72 ’11:. 29 E 31 i 109 79 :10 11 27 9 1 812 267 95 26 28 18 114 114 156 59 32 16 60 70 64 730 27 95 30 71 130 46 42 22 64 ’81 718