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With threshing under way and road‘sides parched and dry now is e time when motorists and resi- dents need to take precaution a- gainst the careless dropping of lmatches or other inflammable ma- lterial. On Wednesday afternoon, August 12th at 2.15 the regular meeting of the W.M.S. will be held at the home of Miss Ethel Mortson. The usual good programme will be provided so do not miss this month’s meeting. Mr. and Mrs. W. BrumwcH and 'Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brumwel] and 3011 Visited with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Annis of Dunbarton on Sunday. Miss Ethel Mortson had the mis- fortune to injure her knee quite badly in a fall last week. Though time will be required for complete recovery we hope to soon see Ethel out and able to move about with her customary vigour. Mrs. Haig told several stories in her usual interesting manner last Sunday in the Sunday School ses- sion. Bishop Winger of the Brethren in Christ Church was special speaker in the afternoon service last Sunday bringing a message on the subject “How Can I Escape if I Neglect so Great Salvation.” Next Sunday the service is in charge of the Young People. Mr. R. E. Sanderson gave an in- teresting talk in the Young People’s meeting last Sunday evening. Miss Helena Wilson and Mr. E. Reeves of Toronto visited with Laura Gee over the week-end. Mr. George Wellman has been visiting his sister Mrs. Louis Nichols and' other relatives in this district. Miss Grace Reynar of Detroit and Miss Mary Agar of Nashville have been visiting with Miss Ethel Mort- son this week. The August meeting of the J.W.I. proved a most interesting one on Tuesday evening. Several funny say- ings of children were given in re- sponSe to the roll call and the Leh- man trio of Almira. and Stouffville furnished a most delightful musical number. Miss Gorrie of Toronto, executive secretary of the Protestant Children’s Home and viceâ€"pres. of the Child’s Welfare Council gave a splendid talk on Child Welfare. Miss 'Gorrie dealt first with the real mean- ing of child welfare and then told of this work in various countries especially the fine work undertaken in Russia which she visited in her recent European tour. During the business session announcement was made of the Health course booked for Jan. 4th to 8th. Mrs. George McCague Sr. was a Sunday visitor at the home of her son Mr. Heber McCague. An interesting address on “The Business of Farming” by George Mc- Cague of Toronto was given in the boys’ meeting though many failed to be there in time to appreciate it. The paper read by Boyd Mount was also good. VICTORIA SQUARE AIR CONDITIONED The Paper read by Boyd Mount was Most of this year’s Canadian Naâ€" -150 gOOd- tional. Exhibition takes place in Sep- â€"‘â€"â€"‘â€"“_â€" tember this year because of Labor Your car washed for 75 cents. SeeDay falling on Sept. 7th. The dates “ad” on page 4. are August 28th to Sept. 12th. MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10-11â€"12 Walter Huston “YORK COUNTY’S NEWSIEST NEWSPAPER lL. LVI. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AUGUST 6-7-8 Freddie Bartholomew COMING THURS, FRI., SAT., AUGUST 13-14-15 Paul Muni The Story of Louis Pasteur -â€"â€"ANDâ€"â€"â€"â€" and Joe E. Brown in “SONS 0’ GUNS” PARAMOUNT NEWS JUNGLE CONQUERER mm: LORBIHFTAUNTLEROY Added Attraction _ GENE RAYMOND in “LOVE ON A BET” ADDED ATTRACTION Sally Eilers - Jack Oakie “ FLORIDA SPECIAL ” POPULAR SCIENCE â€" Colored COOL AND COMFORTABLE PARKING FOR 200 CARS RHODES Skip “Gid” Moodie and his rinl: won the first round in the play-offs for the Ontario Lawn Bowling Cham- pionship. They won the district shield at Markham last Thursday. The rink was: George Fuller, L. H. Clement, E. T. Stephens, Gid Moodie skip. Twelve rinks competed in the Mix- ed Twilight tournament held here last Friday evening. Rinks were here from Toronto, Islington, New- market and Agincourt. The first prize was won by E. T. Stephens, 2nd by Harry Marshall of Newmar- ket, 3rd by Wes Wellman and fourth by J. R. Herrington. The prize win- ning Richmond Hill rinks were: Mrs. W. Riddell, W. Riddell, Mrs. E. T. Stephens, E. T. Stephens skip; Miss Francis Drury, J. A. Greene, Mrs. J. A. Greene, Wesley Wellman skip; Mrs. L. H. Clement, L. H. Clement, Mrs. C. Kerswill, J. R. Herrington skip. The greens of the local bowling club, the club-house and the general lay-out of the whole property were all greatly admired by visitors at the Twilight tournament last Friday evening. Visitors here for the first time marvelled that the Richmond Hill Club had such splendid accom- modation and marvelled still more when they learned of the small mem- bership of the local club. “With greens and a location like this you should have a couple of hundred members,” remarked one visitor. Messrs. C. P. Wiley, J. A. Greene, F. J. Mansbridge and Wesley Well- man, skip, took part in the Civic Holiday tournament at Bowmanville on Monday. Tottenham Bowling Club defied a hose ban during the water shortage, and a police court action followed. The president of the club admitted the offence and a fine of $2.00 was imposed. For the first time this year rain interfered with the regular Monday night games at the local green. Two local rinks attended the Mixed Twilight at Islington Wednesday ev- ening and skip E. T. Stephens won the third prize. The local rinks were: Mrs. J. A. Greene, J. A. Greene, Mrs. E. T. Stephens, E. T. Stephens skip; Mrs. L. H. Clement, C. Kerswill, Mrs. Kerswill, F. J. Mansbridge skip. Don’t forget the regular Monday night mixed games at the local club. The greens are now in excellent shape and as near perfection as they have been for several years. Richmond Hill was represented by a rink skipped by A. E. Glass at the Claremont tournament Wednesday afternoon. Sixteen rinks competed and skip McDonald of Markham won first prize and skip Joe Kennedy of Uxbridge the second prize. Two local rinks are planning to take in the big tournament at Paris next Wednesda. BOWLING NOTES THEATREI EMPIRE BUILDER RICHMOND HEEL, ONTARIO THURSDAY, AUGUST 6th, 1936 “In Essentials, Unity; In lion-essentials, Liberty; In ALThings, Charity" Richmond Hiii Water Shortage . Is Still Serious Councillor P. C. Hill, chairman of the local water commission stated this morning that the Richmond Hill water supply was still far from sat- isfactory and that due to the con- tinued drought and heavy demand there was still danger of a short- age. “The announcement a week ago by the waterworks engineer that the hose ban was lifted was a mis- take," said Councillor Hill, “and we are asking the citizens to refrain from the use of hose except where absolutely necessary.” Mr. llill pointed out that the stream from 'which the local supply is secured has lessened materially in volume and ‘that to avoid a serious situation in case of continued drought or any emergency it is very necessary that citizens co-operate in the council’s request. Council Again Bans Use of Garden Hose Mr. Robt. Manning will supply at the United Church next Sunday ev- ening. Mrs. Geo. W. Bailey and family are visiting with Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Routley at Port Keewaydin. Messrs. I. Musselman, Oscar Mus- selman, D. W. Couper, John O’Brien, H. C. Bailey, Maple and Mr. I. Berry, Toronto, have returned from a visit to Sesikinika Lake. Mr. Jack Crook is visiting with his sister Mrs. Geo. Palmer, Deserâ€" onto. Mr. Russell Crawford of Tononto is holidaying with his aunt, Mrs. T. O. Nixon. Several of the firemen attended the Firemen’s Convention at Oakville last week. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Kinnee and daughter Agnes, Mr. and Mrs. L. Laver and son Bruce spent the week- end with Rev. and Mrs. A. M. Part- ridge at Enterprise. Rev. August and Mrs. Dr. Neud- oerffer of Rajamundra, India, Luth- eran missionaries on furlough, will visit Zion Lutheran Church on Sun- .day, August 9th. Rev. Neudoerffer will preach the sermon at the 2.30 pm. service and Dr. Neud‘oerffer will give a talk for the Sunday School at 1.30 o’clock. All are in- vited. The monthly meeting of the Lad- ies’ Aid of Zion Lutheran Church will meet at the home of Mrs. A. Ball at Sherwood on Tuesday after- noon, August 11th, when Mrs. A. Neudoerffer, M.D., will speak on the work of medical missionary in India. You are cordially invited to an illustrated lecture on “Life in India” at Zion- Lutheran Church on Monday night, August 10th at 8 p.m., given by Rev. A. Neudoerffer of India. On July 25th at the United Church Parsonage by Rev. A. M. Partridge Miss Laura Oliver was mrried to Mr. J. St. George Merrick, both of Maple. Messrs. Jim McLean of Maple, Donald Hall and Arnold Porte- of Ffiipbank motored to Midland and spent last week-end at the latter’s summer cottage. Misses Jean McKinnon and Mary Constable of Vellore, Mabel Rumble of King, and Agnes McLean of Maple motored to Brantford on Tuesday, and attended the Chicago Trip Win- ‘ners' picnic and Moonlight Excur- sion. The regular meeting of St. An- drew’s W.M.S. was held in the Sun ‘day School room on Wednesday, Au- gust 5th with the President, Mrs. Cairns in the chair. A short pro- gramme was enjoyed which consist- ed of readings by Dora McDonald and Mrs. Snider on British Guiana and the roll call was answered by suit- able Christmas gifts. 2 quilts were then quilted, after which the com- mittee served ice cream and cake. The packing of the bale will be held at the Sept. meeting. MAPLE HON. MITCHELL‘F. mansme Premier of Ontario who will be one of the speakers at the annual Muâ€" lock picnic which will be heid at Woodbridge, Saturday, August 22nd. James McDonald to be New Clerk Vaughan Townshi To Succeed J. B. McLean In That Office On September lst At a special meeting of Vaughan Township council this week the re- signation of J. B. McLean as clerk and treasurer was accepted with re- gret and will take effect September lst. In accepting the resignation al‘: members of council signed' a resolu- .tion expressing appreciation for the forty-four years of faithful and ef- ‘ficient service' given by Mr. McLean to the municipality as clerk and treasurer and auditor. Although not yet officially ap- pointed the members of council have agreed on the appointment of James McDonald of Maple as clerk and: treasurer to succeed Mr. McLean. His appointment will be made as soon as the necessary by-laws have been prepared. Mr. McDonald is a native son of the township being a son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton McDonald of Maple. He is twenty-four years of age and for the past four years has been engaged in the teaching pro- fession. He will take over the duties of clerk and treasurer or. Septem- ber 1st. It is understood that the salary will be fixed at $1200. per annum. A SURVEY OF GROUND WATER RESOURCES IN TORON'IO- HAMILTON AREA UN- DERWAY As one of its more important geo- logical field projects in Ontario this year, the Department of Mines at Ottawa has underway an intensive survey of the ground water resources of the Toronto-Hamilton area. A party headed by John F. Caley has been engaged in the work for the past several weeks. Investigations will cover a 5,000-square mile area, including large portions of the coun- ties of York, Peel, Halton, Went- worth, Lincoln, Welland and Haldi- mand. In the survey. all available data are being obtained from wells and springs in the area. This informa- tion will be use?! to determine the conditions that exist in respect to the various sources of water supply; whether the supply is diminishing ‘or remaining stationary; its depend- ence upon rainfall; the amount of water available; and the character of the water. The results of the work will be extremely valuable as a guidance to farmers in determin- ing suitable well locations, and should be the means of saving them con- siderable expense and effort. EXPEC'I P. 0. TO OPEN ABOUT MIDDLE 0F SEPT. Work is progressing very favor- ably at the local Post Office Luild- ing. Plastering has been completed and work will proceed at once with the trimming and painting. The contractors expect to have the bui1d~ ing completed about the m‘ddle of September. RADIALS SHOW SUBSTANTIAL PROFIT The quarterly report on the oper- ation of the North Yonge radials for the second quarter of 1936 showed a marked improvement. The line show- ed an operating profit for the per- iod of $414.69 compared to a loss of $452.20 in the same period in 1936. The report was very encouraging to members of municipal councils who have viewed with alarm the recurrâ€" ing deficits on the road. Markham Township to Take; Dog Tax Defaulters to Court A HIGHER TAX RATE FOR TOWNSHIP A POSSIBIL- ITY THIS YEAR Over fifty dog owners of Mark- ham Township who have so far fail- ed to pay their dog tax will be taken to court to tell the magistrate the reason for their failure to heed the warnings of the collectors. “It cer- tainly is not fair that some pay and others get out of doing 50,” said Reeve Padget, who with the endorse- ment of all members of council in- structed the collectors to take im- mediate action against the default- ers. The rates by-law for the year was given lengthy consideration by the council at the regular meeting held at the township hall Monday after- noon and was given its first and second readings. While its third reading was Withheld pending re- ceipt of some school section requisi- tions and further consideration of some particular items in the esti- mates an increase in Markham taxes this year: looms up as a strong possibility. The county rate is inâ€" creased from 11.1 mills to 11.43 and the general school rate from 2.43 to 2.6 mills and there is a possibility that the township rate may jump from 4.0 mills to 4.5. Definite set- ting of the various rates await the consideration on the third reading of the by-law. The assessment of the township shows a slight increase this year, the total 1936 assessment being $4,- 993,305.58 as compared with $4,978,- 970.48 in 1935. The assessment of Thornhill Police Village is $129,950. and of Unionville $180,491.13 A Toronto insurance firm wrote the council offering the municipality insurance against riot and civil com- motion arising from any relief troubles. Mrs. Bailey of Essex Avenue, Langstaff appeared before the coun« cil complaining of the condition of the roadway. Reeve Padget agreed is delicious SINGLE COPY 50. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE that the road should have a new surface and promised the council would give the request every consid~~ eration. ****‘X‘*************** .........U-......b LANDED TWO FISH AT ONCE "‘ Albert E. Glass and‘ Frank * Dolan spent the Civic Holiday week end on Manitoulin Island. While fishing Mr. Glass had the remarkable experience of land- ing two fine bass on the one hook. Both fish took the hook at the same time and not until he reeled them in did the for- tunate fisherman know that he had‘ two on the line. One of the bass weighed nearly three pounds and the other 2% pounds. There were several witnesses to the feat and Mr. Glass is now eligible for membership in the big fish story club. His title in the club will likely be “Two- a+-n-’l‘ime Albert.” 1‘ -Y.‘ A k ‘K' â€"& lt- ‘X i -'.- Â¥~ ’-'. * * ‘r: W “ “‘ MULOCK PICNIC There will be a big program of sports and attractions at the annual Mulock picnic at Woodbridge on Sat- urday, August 22nd, when Col. _W. P. Mulock, M.P., will be host to the people of North York. Albert E. Glass and Frank Dolan spent the Civic Holiday week end on Manitoulin Island. While fishing Mr. Glass had the remarkable experience of land- ing two fine bass on the one hook. Both fish took the hook at the same time and not until he reeled them in did the for- tunate fisherman know that he had‘ two on the line. One of the bass weighed nearly three pounds and the other 2% pounds. There were several witnesses to the feat and Mr. Glass is now eligible for membership in the big fish story club. His title in the club will likely be “Two- at-aâ€"Time Albert.” IICOOIOOOOOOOO‘... 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