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The Liberal, 23 Jan 1936, p. 1

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At the meeting of the Horticultural Society announced for last Wednesday evening there were not enough mem- bers in attendance to carry on the business. Miss Lucy Norman is spending a couple of weeks with friends in Aurora. ‘ Mrs. Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Clark Farr spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Jackson. Last‘week Levi Watson Sr. passed away at the home of his son in his eighty-ninth year. The funeral took place on Saturday to the Lutheran Cemetery the services being conduct- ed by Rev. A. M. Partridge and Rev. Mr. Huenergard. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Knight of To- ronto were guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Keys on Friday last. The Kinsmen Quartetbe comprised of Messrs. Raymer, Steckley, Sider and Pike of Toronto rendered several beautiful selections at the service in the United Church last Sunday eve- ning, and Mr. Raymer preached a powerful sermon which was listened to with close attention by a large audience. At the close of the service, the hymn “Lstt We Forget" was sung as a. memorial to the late writer, Rud- yard Kipling. CAPITOLYB;l PETER KYNE’S GEORGE ARLISS in “YORK COUNTY’S NEWSIEST NEWSPAPER” .. LVL DUMBELL LETTERS â€" COCK OF THE WALK THE THREEâ€"MUVSKETE'EFS REVIVAL FRIDAY AT 10.45 CLARK GABLE â€" CONSTANCE BENNETT “AFTER OFFICE HOURS” WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, JAN. 29-30 RGE‘ARLISS in u ” â€"â€"â€"AND-â€"â€"â€" MAPLE FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JAN. 24-25 PAUL LUKAS â€" HEATHER ANGEL SCREEN SNAPS â€"- LITTLE ROVER I LIVE MY LIFE 1 1 U LJYonge at Castlefield M0. 2172 CONTINUOUS SHOW SATURDAY 1.30 TO 1130 - PARKING FOR 200 CARS MONDAY & TUESDAY, JAN. 27-28 JOAN CRAWFORD in "S Cap‘py Ricks Return REVIVAL TUESDAY 10.45 “SEQUOIA” ’ The intermediates while putting up some good games hardly fared so well for victories and were defeated last Friday and Tuesday nights both times by a 4-1 score. Friday night they lost to Richardson AC. and on Tuesday bowed to Mimico. Richmond Hill Midgets remain un- defeated in the T.H.L. schedule and to-morrow night (Friday) play a reg- ular fixture at Willowdale rink with the Holy Ramblers. The kids are going in fine form and already have their eyeon the championship. Tues- day night they defeated Fairbank 3-0 and last Friday played a tie game with the same team. CRASH George Plewman of Richmond Hill is in the Toronto General Hospital suffering from severe injuries receiv- ed when he was injured in a motor car crash on the way to work on Wed- nesday morning. At the time of g0- ing to press hospital authorities re- ported his condition as fairly good. He suffered a double fracture of the right leg, a fracture of the left leg, 2. broken left arm, severe facial cuts including injury to his eyes, teeth and head. At the time of the accident he was endeavouring to push the car of Mr. A. E. Plewman in whose car he was a passenger when he was struck by a truck from behind. The car was badly smashed but Mr. A. E. Plewman the driver escaped with back injuries and a general shaking-up. The un- fortunate accident occurred on the avenue road cut off, south of the York Mills bridge and near Wilson Avenue. The many/friends of George “Unc” Plewman Wish for him a speedy and a complete recovery. GEORGE PLEWMAN SUFFERED SEVERE INJURIES IN AUTO Hockey Notes THEATRE RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO THURSDAY, JANUARY 23rd, 1936 “In Essentials, Unity; In Non-essentials, Liberty; In All Things. Charity" The citizens of Richmond Hill and surrounding district will join with the people of the great British Empire in paying final tribute to a beloved monarch, the late King George V, with a community memorial service in Richmond' Hill United Church next Tuesday, Jan. 28th, at 11 a.m., it was announced by Reeve J. A. Greene this morning. Members of the vil- lage council, past reeves and former members of council, board of educa- tion members, children of the public and high schools, boy scouts, girl guides, veteran’s organizations, trum- pet band, children of the L.T.B. & 0. home and other groups are invited to attend the service in a body. Memâ€" bers of the municipal council of neighbouring municipalities also have been invited and a very large attenâ€" dance of citizens is expected. The service will be arranged and be in charge of the representative ministers of the town and district and every effort is being made to make it an impressive and memorable com- munity tribute to one who rendered faithful and outstanding service as Three d-eputy-reeve! received pro- motion at the hands of the electors, Deputy-Reeve R. W. Scott of Vau- ghan, Deputy-Reeve Mag‘wood of York and Deputy-Reeve J. P. Jefferson of King all sitting this year as reeves. W. E. Macdonald returns as the reeve of New Toronto and added impetus will be added to the flow of oratory in the council sessions as a result as the new Toronto reeve is noted as a vigorous and lengthy debater. Among the newcomers are Arthur H. Wil- liams of East York, B. Wheeler of Scarboro, N. G. Wallace of Wood- bridge, Stanley Gardhouse of Etob- icoke, Charles Cashman and F. J. Mc- Rae of York, A. T. Leich and F. G. Gardiner of Forest Hill Village. York / County Council will meet for the initial 1936 session next Wednes- day instead of on the traditional fourth Tuesday owing to the funeral of the late King George V. A numâ€" ber of new faces will be seen in the historic York Council chamber and eleven of the 1935 members will not be seen in their familiar seats, five having retired and six being retired by the voice of the electors. The race for the 1936 wardenship is between Deputy-Reeve J. 0. Little of Newmarket‘and R. J. Wallace of Swansae, with the former being called as the favorite to win at this time. There will be a keen contest for the two commissionerships and some of the other positions. ANNUAL SUPPER The annual supper in aid of the Floral Fund of the United Church Will be served on Thursday, Jan. 30th, in the School Room from 5 to 7 o’clock Admission 25c. County Council Meets Wednesday A very large crowd attended the sale of farm stock and implements of William Shaw, Kleinburg, on Wednes- day afternoon. Farm sales are scarce this year and bidding was brisk and spirited. Good prices were realized, four horses bringing $500.00, and grade cows brought as high as $80.00. A used binder sold for $180.00. The sale was handled by J. C. Saigeon and M. McEwan as auctioneers. LEN CLEMENT HEADS BOWLERS FOR COMING YEAR A well attended and enthusiastic meeting of the Richmond Hill Bowl- ing Club was held Monday evening in the Municipal Hall. Leonard H. Clement was elected as the President for the year 1936, Garfield Yerex Vice President and C. P. Wiley was re- elected Secretary-Treasurer. There was a splendid spirit manifested at the meeting and the members ah‘e looking forward optimistically to the 1936 season. A Community Service Next Tuesday Morning As Tribute To Lile 0f Late King George PEOPLE OF THIS DISTRICT TO JOIN “‘ITII FELLOVV-CITIZENS OF THE EMPIRE IN HONORING MEMORY OF MONARCH SUCCESSFUL FARM SALE Tuesday next has been declared a public holiday an dthe coâ€"operation of all the people is asked in observance of the day. A message of sympathy to the be- reaved members of the Royal Fafnily has been despatched to His Excellency Lord Tweedsmuir, Governor-General of Canada, on behalf of the people of Richmond Hill by Reeve Greene and members of Council. The message sent was as follows: To His Excellency, Lord ‘I‘weedsmuir, Governor-General of Canada Your Excellency: the ruler of a vast empire The citizens of Richmond Hill, Onâ€" tario, Canada, wish to convey to you their deep sorrow in the death of their beloved sovereign, King George V, and they join with the people of the Empire in extending sincere sym- pathy to the members of the Royal Family in this dark hour of national mourning. Your obedient servant, J. A. Greene, Reeve, Village of Richmond Hill. Two Richmond Hill rinks will com- péte in the District Cup games which will be played at High Park rink, To- ronto, next Wednesday morning. iocal curlers were happy to wel- come back this week one of the most enthusiastic curlers of the club, Mr. Walter Scott Sr. of St. Catharines, who is visiting with his son Mr. Wal- ter Scott Jr., Church Street. Mr. Scott: is one of the real veterans whose interest in the game never wanes. DRAMATIC CLUB TO PRESENT PLAYS An eagerly anticipated event of Friday, Feb. 7th, is the presentation by the Dramatic Club in the High School Gym of three one act plays: Curlers at the local rink are enjoy- ing the best season in many years. The ice this year is in excellent shape and every afternoon and night there are keen contests in the ‘roarin game. Anyone in the district interested in this king of all Winter sports are in- vited to visit the rink any time And join in the games. “Theme Song For The Married.” “The Woman Who Understood Men” “Princess Parsimonia” The last named play will be given by a cast of public school pupils and an exceptionally able cast of Dra- matic Club members will present the other two plays. Those who recall last, year’s “Nothing But The Truth" will feel assured of an evening’s en- joyment on Feb. 7th. Proceeds will be donated to the Milk‘ and Cocoa Fund of the Home and School Club. Further details next week. Wednesday afternoon was. featured by a keenly contested local bonspeil in which four rinks competed. Skip “Gar” Yerex emerged the victor to win the spoons which were the prizes for the afternoon. Skip F. E. Sims finished in second place. The prize winning rinks weret- James Hunt, Walker Hall, E. A. Bonnick, G. Yerex, skip; George Agar, Reeve J. A. CURLING NOTES Greene, skip. W.I. PARTY POSTPONED Owing to the death of His Majesty King George V, the Women’s Insti- tute party has been postponed until Feb. 14th, at 8 p.m. Tickets dated Jan. 24th Will be honored Feb. 14th. . Mansbridge, F. E. Sims i BEDFORD THEATRE E‘ Last Wednesday, Jan. 15th, the an- nual Congregational meeting of the United Church was held. The ladies prepared a Pot Luck Dinner which was thoroughly enjoyed by all present At 2 o’clock the Women’s Association held their meeting and at 3 o’clock the business meeting of the church was called, Rev. Davis in charge. Splendid reports from the Sunday School, Young People’s Society, Wom- en’s Association and the Church showed all to be in an active and flour ishing condition. The Board of Ses~ sion and the Stewards were re- appointed With Roy Bowen as Treas- urer and E. Carson Secretary. A vote of confidence in the Pastor was passed thanking him for his interest in this appointment. Ed. Kyle and E. J. Hitchcock were appointed as! auditors for the year. All branchesl are away to a good start for 1936. | The high spot of last week was the visit of Teston Y.P.S. to Wesley Church Y.P.S. at Vandorf. A large number from Teston Y.P.S. journeyed to Wesley, some going out of the way and one car load seemed to chant “Till from Mt. Pisgah’s lofty height, we viewed Vandorf and took our flight” but everyone arrived safe and sound. Teston Y.P.S. with Frank Robson presiding gave the devotional program assisted by Rev. Lind and Rev. Davis. President Carr welcomed the visitors. There was a program of games and to this Miss Jean Allen in guitar and harmonica selections, also solos, added much to make a. happy evening. This visit and the fine hospitality of Wesley Y.P.S. was enjoyed to the fullest measure by T-eston Y.P.S. Sunday evening the stormy con- dition of the weather prevented many from attending the Young People’s Society but the meeting was enjoyed by those who did attend. T e Pres- ident was in charge and onroe Stamers gave the topic. Miss Dor- othy Castator read a paper and the roll call of the sides was taken. Howard Heacock’s Even-eady’s were leading. TESTO-N is deliewus There was no Sunday School ser- vicgs last Sunday but Church service was held as usual. The Post Office system for papers, etc., is to be introduced in the Sunday School. All families will find their papers awaiting them. Mr. E. Bowen was unable to be at his post on Sunday owing to an atâ€" tack of flu. His many friends hope he will soon be feeling quite well again. Miss Mildred Monks of Weston VIS- ited Mrs. Alex. MacDonald one day last week. Mrs. L. MarWood, Misses Joyce and Kathleen were guests of Mrs. A. Mc- Donald the same day. BALES-MacLENNAN A charming wedding was solem- nized at 21 Glen Grove Ave. W., To- ronto, on Saturday evening, when Margaret Jessie MacLennan, daughter of Mr. Finley MacLennan of Luckâ€" now, became the bride of Joseph A1- lan Bales, son of Mr. Oliver Douglas Bales of Lansing . The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. G. Back. The guests were received by Mrs. W. F. Sorley' and Mrs. Gordon Hicks, sister of the lrride. The wedding music was- played by Mrs. E. B. Gallanough, and during the signing of the registers Mrs. R. E. Bales sang “Oh Promise Me.” The bride, given in marriage by her father, made a lovely picture in her wedding gown of golden ivory satin with tulle veil caught with orange blossoms. Her only (imam was a diamond brooch set in gold which had belonged to the groom's moth-er. She carried Johanna. Hill roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Ann MacLennan, sister of the bride, wore a. blue gown and carried Imperial roses. Mr. R. E. Bales, brother of the groom, was best man. The buffet table was decorated with roses and llilies of the valley. After the wedâ€" ding- supper the happy couple left on a motor tour. They will live in Richmond Hill. Old mani winter came blusterlng through and almost stopped traffic. SINGLE COPY 5c. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE WEDDING 801 No. 30

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