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We regret to report the illness of Mrs. Wm. Oliver who has been con- fined to bed for two weeks. Her many friends wish her a speedy re- covery. Rev. Wrixon of Richmond Hill will be the speaker at the re-opening service at the St. Stephen’s Angli- can Church on Sunday evening, Dec. 6th at 7 p.m. ’ The Vellore football team were successful in winning the Box Foot- ball final game on Saturday even- ing at Aurora. The final score V-el- lore 4, Connaught 1. Goals were scored by A. Foster 1, G. Foster 2, Norman Bagg 1. We take this opportunity, as we are assembled here this evening, to show our appreciation of your sup- port and influence in furthering- the spirit and interest of the team in the "past. Your cheerful disposition and tenacious spirit added greatly to the team when faced by strong oppOSi- tion. We are sorry to have you leave our happy band of enthusiastic soft- ball players, but in doing so, We ask you to accept this little gift of re- membrance, and as you use this to make shiny spots dull, may it bring back shiny spots to your mind of sofbball games of the past. Signed on behalf of The Girls’ Softball Team. Cake and coffee were served and a votelof thanks was given by Charlie Ball on behalf of the “Rinkeydinks” and Lorne Wells on behalf of the :at the home of Jean Ingram. Supper was served at 7 pm. in cafeteria style, Irish stew being the main dish. The tables were decorated in green and white, the club colours. After supper court .whist was played. Prize winners were: Ladies, 1st, Bertha Thompson; Gents, lst, Harry Rumble; Consolation, Helen Cousins and Tom Couper. A lovely compact was pre- sented to Agnes McLean who moved to Toronto. The address was read by Doris Taylor and the presenta- tion by Bertha Thompson. The ad- dress was as follows:â€" Dear Agnes:â€" ' The St. Stephen’s W.A. meeting was held in the Parish Hall on Wed- ,nesday afternoon of last week. The afternoon was spent quilting. Sup- lper was served and in the evening Mrs. H. Bryan gave lantern slides -on Africa and explained them. The ‘W.A. Chicken Supper and Bazaar will be held in the Parish Hall on ,Saturday, Dec. 5th. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. McIntyre of =0rillia spent the week-end with Mr. .and Mrs. W. J. Thomas. The “Jolly Sisters” of the Softball =Clufo entertained the “Rinkeydinks” »of the same club and the Juvenile Lacrosse boys on Thursday evening Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Bigford spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. Sum- merfield' of Hamilton. VOL. LVI. Now PLAYING AIR CONDITIONED â€"â€"â€"ALSOâ€"â€" JAMES GLEASON in “THE BIG GAME” CAPITO “YORK COUNTY’S NEWSIEST NEWSPAPER “ The Road To Glory ” “ SITTING ON THE MOON ” “ TEXAS RANGERS ” WE WENT TO COLLEGE THURS, FRI., SAT., DECEMBER 3-4-5 Warner Baxter - Lionel Barrymore Fredric March _ 1N ,. MICKEY’S RIVAL MON., TUES., WED., NOV. 30 - DEC. 1-2 Walter Abel - Edith Atwell :I'h d ,F'd ,Strdy. PLAYING firévafiMBE'Raéeaéé‘s a Fred McMurray - Jack Oakie ALSO Henry Fonda - Pat Paterson SPEND THRIFT NEWS Saturday Matinee only “ DARKEST AFRICA ” MAPLE NEWSY NOTES COOL AND COMFORTABLE PARKING FOR 200 CARS _IN_ Juvenile Lacrosse Boys. About 40 attended and reported a very enjoy- able evening. The Busy Bees Mission Band meet- ing will be held Saturday afternoon, Nov. 28th at the home of Betty and Nora Jackson. Mr. and, Mrs. home on Friday eral weeks with in Hawkestone. Mr. Nelson Charleton of Carstairs, Alberta, who has several entries at the Royal Winter Fair spent last Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Keys. During the winter months the Brownies will meet on Saturday afâ€" ternoon. Next meeting on Saturday, Dec. 5th at 2 o’clock in the Munâ€" icipal Building. All girls between the ages of seven and eleven are in- vited to join. Mrs. H. C. Bailey and Dr. Marâ€" guerite Bailey left on Tuesday to spend a week in McKeesport, Pa. While there they will attend the Birthday celebration for Grandmh Brown, Mrs. Bailey’s mother, Who will be ninetyâ€"one on Sunday, No- vember 29th. The Lutheran Church Ladies’ Aid held their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Frank Glass on Wed. afternoon of last week. Mrs. L Keffer was in charge of the pro- gram. Rev. E. Huenergard gave a very interesting talk on “Our Home Missions in the Canadian North West.” A bale was packed to go to the North West and the Society are purchasing Bibles to be sent in the bale. It was planned to have the annual meeting on Dec. 8th in the church. Supper was served to a large attendance. The hostesses were Mrs. F. Glass, Mrs. D. Julian and Mrs. A. Jarvis. The Young People’s Union of the United Church held their weekly meeting in the Sunday School Room on Monday evening. The meeting was in charge of Mrs. R. Westby. The scripture was read \by Dovis Cook and explained by Mervin Kef- fer. Marjorie Bowes led in prayer. Mr. Fred Western, President of the Young People’s Council of Toronto spoke on “Opportunities in the Y. P. U.” Miss Ruth Reaman gave a reading, Mrs. R. Merritt sang a solo accompanied by Mrs. E. Wade, Doug- las Crooks a mouth organ solo, Mar- ion Mason 21 reading. Mrs. W. Woods and Mrs. N. Woods also gave a violin duet. At the close of the meeting Mr. Western led a sing song of famâ€" iliar Y.P.U. songs. Meeting closed with the Benediction. We extend congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Keith Thomas on the birth of a baby son on Sunday, Nov. 22nd (James Gordon). MICKEY MOUSE BROWNIES MEETINGS THEATRE a at Castlefield M0. 2172 John after Mrs. Ball returned Spending- sevâ€" Ball’s parents RICHMOND HILL. ONTARIO THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26th, 1936. “In Essentials, Unity; In Nonâ€"fergsisfgentialgz Libexj’gy; 1n All Things. Charity” "'*A to receive $2,500 per‘ annum, and James Cameron, Reeve of Weston, who will act as an advisor and assist in the comparison of assessments, will receive committee fees as paid other members of Council. Should he cease to sit as a member of the Cofincxil he-will receive a sum not to exceed $2,500. A further $1,500 will be allowed the board for clerical work, travellâ€" ing' expenses, office rental, and the preparation of plans. Harold A. Babcock, the Chairman, is to receive $4,500 for a period of nine months, and a further $500 per month for time exceeding this, but not longer than one year in all. Joseph Lowe, a part-time member, is The Council at Wednesday's sesâ€" sion adopted a byJaW to rescind a former byJaw, passed at the June session, setting the salary of the board of valuatoi‘s now engaged in assessing the county. Under the a- mended by_1aw, the Chairman of the board will now be paid a round sum, instead of being on a per annum basis. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE An important auction sale of Wide interest is announced for Thursday, December 10th when the registered1 Ayrshire herd and other grade cattle, farm stock and implements of Worts Gooderham, lot 13, con. 2, North York, will be offered for sale. This will be one of the largest auction sales of the season. A full list of the items appear in this issue and the attractive two color bills have been distributed. Prentice & Prenâ€" Ltice will officiate as auctioneers. 0. Little has announced that for the fourth consecutive year the County will have a balanced budget. This accomplishment is very gratifying to members of council and county officials who have been struggling during the year to live within the estimates. One of the notable savâ€" ings made during the year was on the cost of hospitalization for which much credit is given to Dr. Cook, appointed early in the year as supâ€" ervisor of hospitalization. York County Council is now in its second week of its third and final session of the year and Warden J. ST. MARY’S CHURCH (Anglican) Rector: Rev. W. F. Wrixon, L.'I'h. Sunday, Nov. 29 Advent Sunday 8 a.m.â€"Holy Communion Public Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School 3 pm. St. Andrew’s Day, Mon. Nov. 30th. W.A. Corporate Communion 9.30 a.m. ADVENT SERMONS During the next four Sundays the Rector will prez‘ch a course of Ser- mons at the Morning Services on “The Lessons of Advent,” as follows: 1. “The Coming of Christ.” 2. “The Word of God.” 3. “The Ministers of the Church." 4. “The Joy of the Christian.” County Council Balances Budget For Fourth Time éHRIST. Debate Himâ€"they’ll hate Him! Live Himâ€"they’ll love Him! RICHMOND HILL BRANCH UPPER CANADA BIBLE SOCIETY The generosity of the people of Richmond Hill towards the Upper Canada Bible Somety has always been noted and very much appreâ€" ciated. The people of this Village: have always donated very liberally to this good cause and it is hoped that the donations of this year will even exceed the wonderful gifts of ity.” 2.45 p.m.â€"â€"Sunday School. 7 p.m.â€"â€"“A Bad Bargain.” The Pastor at both services. Re- member our twenty minute Song Serâ€" vice beginning at 7 o’clock. Old famâ€" iliar Hymns sung to the 01d- tunes. People are enjoying them. A hearty welcome to you. RICHMOND HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. J. D. Cunningham Sunday, Nov. 29 11 a.m.â€"“The Tragedy of Calvary." 2.30 p.m.â€"Sunday School. 7 p.m.â€"â€"“Lifting the Burden.” last year. The canvassers are now going around the District and the Executive hopes they will meet with a good response. 11 RICHMOND HILL UNITED CHURCH Lev. C. W. Follett, ED, Pastor Sunday, Nov. 29 a.m.â€"“The Power of Personal- Col. W. P. Mulock, K.C.M.P. who will take part in the ceremonies is endeavouring to have the Hon. J. C. Elliott, Postmasterâ€"General for Can- ada come to Richmond Hill for the opening and the setting of the openâ€" ing date is now awaiting word from the Dominion Minister. Others who will take part in the opening ceremonies along with Hon. .1. C. Elliott and Col. Mulock will be Morgan Baker, M.L.A., J. 0. Little, Warden of the County of York, Reeve R. W. Scott of Vaughan, Reeve Geo. Padget of Markham, A. G. Savage, local Postmaster, as well as several prominent officials from the Post Office department. Reeve J. A. Greene will preside and members of the local municipal council will be in charge of arrangements. The following letter to Dr. Pinkâ€" erton of King will supply the Tawnâ€" ships with information concerning the reception of the car of fruit, vegetables, food and clothing shipped from King station to Hartney, Mani- toba on Nov. 5th. Contributors will be gratified to know their gifts were so intact and acceptable and will feel amply repaid: Richmond Hill's new Post Office is now completed and its opening is only awaiting the completion ocf ar- rangements for the opening cereâ€" monies. At the time of going to press the date of the opening has not been set but word is expected any hour and the ceremony will like- ly take place next week or early in the week following. Gifts For West Are Appreciated Expect Hon. J. C. Elliott, Canada’s Postmaster-General To Attend Ceremonies A safe way to send remittances, Canadian National Money Orders. J. R. Herrington, Agent. Richmond Hill New Post Office Ready To Open Mr. and Mrs. Clark, Miss Made- lene Clark and Mrs. Hancock visited at Barrie on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Barton and little Eleanor of “Nancy Lake Farm” King visited Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bur- ton on Sunday. Plan to attend the Canjville Xmas Sunday School concert to be held on Dec. 22nd. A good programme is being prepared. Last Wednesday evening a large number of friends and neighbours of Miss Helen Ness and Mr. John Baker met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Delbrocco to give a shower in their honor. The many and varied gifts show the high esteem in which Miss Ness and Mr. Baker are held. Conâ€" gratulations and best wishes to them both from Carrville. "Miss M. Lynch, Mrs. Brazier and Miss Kathleen Brazier spent Sunday with friends at Lansing. Dr. D. H. Pinkerton, Box 47, King, Ontario. Dear Dr. Pinkerton:â€" The car of fruit, vegetables and clothing sent by the Joint Commit- tee of Churches of your Town to Hartney arrived in excellent condi. tion and was unloaded last Monday. We were extremely fortunate in hav. ing' a fine warm day for unloading and the fruit and vegetables reached the homes withOut any danger of frost. The car was distributed all 'over the Municipality of Cameron and local clergwnen and citizens as- sisted. is most timely and welcome. We have had applications for clothing) [and bedding from a great many families, and we are distributing the very fine assortment of these articles in- cluded in your car to the best poss- ible advantage. It is obvious to us that the car was filled with the greatest care and kindly thought, and we are most apâ€" preciative and grateful. Please con- vey our thanks to those who so gen- erously contributed. A“ you know, potatoes and other garden products were almost a total failure here this year, and your gift CARRVILLE Hartney, Manitoba, November 18th, 1936. Yours sincerely, Catherine Forrest Master Isaac Williamson, a pupil of Miss Holden of 8.8. No. 6, Mark- ham, was successful in winning third prize in an oratorical contest held A splendid entertainment was given in the United- Church on Tuesâ€" day evening when the Rev. W. J. Johnston gave a lecture “Seeing a good bit of the World.” Other very talented artists were Miss K. Gorrie of Toronto, accompanied by Miss Chambers, Miss S. Brown of Unionâ€" ville, violinist, Mr. Martin of Thornâ€" hill. The proceeds were in aid of the parsonage fund. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Mortson and daughters Joy and Margaret land Miss Ethel Mortson motored to Kesâ€" wick and took tea with Mr. and Mrs. John King on Sunday. Wedding bells are ringing again, this time for Miss Dorothy Hart and Mr. Marcus Jarvis, who are being married early in December. Mrs. Annie Mortson suffered a. somewhat serious accident on Mon- day when her hand became caught in the wringer of the electric wash- er. The wound‘ on the top of her hand necessitated sevieral stitches. She will be confined to her bed for a few days. Rev. Mr. MacDonald left on Tues- day night for North Bay in order to marry a nephew of his on Wedâ€" nesday afternoon. While there he Will visit a sister who is living there. The Victoria Square Choral So- ciety presented their sacred cantata “Rolling Seasons” by Caleb Semper last Sunday evening, under the di- rection of Mr. Illtyd Harris of New- market, in the Newmarket United‘ Church. They will again present it in Stouffville United Church on Monday evening, November the 30th. The Dramatic Society, under the direction of Mrs. R. Willows will present their play “Lena Rivers” in Stouffville on December third under the auspices of the Stouffville Hortiâ€" cultural Society. er people that San'ta. is actually packing- preparatory to making his annual visit here on December 24th. Act accordingly boys and girls! Christmas practice begins on Thursday evening. This is the first indication to Victoria Square young- VICTORIA SQUARE NEWSY NOTES TmMEaR FRANK DOLAN AGAIN HEADS LOCAL CURLERS At an enthusiastic meeting of the Richm01.d Hill Curling Club held Wednesday evening at the club rooms Frank Dolan was re-e1ectei1 president for the coming year, and the members are looking forward to a very successful season. Other ofl- icers elected were, vice-president, A. On Monday night over fifty young people of Kinmount Park. United Church motored to Victoria Square where they were received by the 10â€" cal society. The guests gave a splenâ€" did programme and after lunch was sewed them the two societies separâ€" ated feeling that another evening has‘ been profitably spent together. Last Fall the local society had been enâ€" tertained royally by the young peoâ€" ple of Kinmount Church. Victoria Square United Church Sunday, Nov. 29 1 p.m._Sunday School and Bible Class 2.30 p.m.â€"Church Service. Subject of sermon, The Value of an Empty Purse. A. Eden; secretary, Fred J. Mansâ€" bridge; treasurer, F. Hoover. SUCCESSFUL EUCHRE AT RICHVALE Over one hundred attended» the euchre and dance at Richvale Wed~ nesday evening and a most pleasant time wlas enjoyed. Prize winners at cards were, ladies, Mrs. Alexanâ€" der, Mrs. Woods; gents, Frank Horâ€" ten, J. Johnston. Another euchre and dance will be held next Wed,- nesday evening, Dec. 2nd. 7 .30â€"Y.P.U. The W. A. met at the home of Mrs. Valliere on Wednesday evening. A splendid program consisted of a solo by Miss Marion Smith and a very striking addreSS by Mrs. Acre- man of Headford, entitled “Find My Enemy.” After several business matters were settled the meeting was closed with a short prayer by Mrs. Collard. Lunch was then served by Mrs. Alvin Caseley and her group. in the county council chambers last week. Congratulations Isaac arm Miss Holden. SINGLE COPY 5c. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE J. Macdonald, Minister. No. 22