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Mrs. Ernest Payne and family of Etobicoke were guests of Mr. and M!§._ Percy Payne over the hoh’dav. Mr. and Mrs. John SnowbaH Sr spent Simdav' with Mr. and Mrs‘ Jack Snowball at Markham. Miss Marion Hood of Toronto is spending' holida'vs with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. Hood. Miss Mary Gibson of Toronto scent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gibson. Mrs. F. Roadway is mending a. week with Toronto relatives. Mrs. Ida Gray of Toronto is the guest of her mother Mrs. D. Coul- son. Mr. and Mrs. Harold No'rton and young son. of Bolton spent Christ- m'as‘ with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Croft. Miss Joan Kbrfoote of Cochrane, Alta... is visiting Miw Allis-on Hood, at “Rowanwvod” Mill‘ken. Mrs. Annie Grav visifed- relatives in§andzford over ihe holirdiay. Dr. C. R: MacKay visited his moth- er Mrs. MacKay of Port Colborne over the holiday. 7 - Mr. and Mrs. Norman Anderson amfi son- Donald, Miss' LaBerta Hood of Toronto and Mr. and| Mrs. R. L. Stiver spent the holiday with Mrs. J. R. Hood. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. RuSSell and famin spent Christmas with: Mrs. J. RLKennedy of Acton, V Mr. andl Mrs. Wm. Dixon of Oak. ville, Mrs. Doner of Richmond Hill, Mr. and Mrs. T. Burnett and P. J. Dixon were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Dixon on Christmas Day. Brown’s Corners United Church‘ Sunday School kiddies had a happy time on Tuesdav afternoon last when‘ the ladies of the congregation pre- pared sunner as a special treat for them. Following- the supper gifts‘ were distributed“ from a qailv decor. ated Christmas. tree. About forty children and thirty adults had a part in this enjoyable eventf Unionville village is to be deprived of election excitement as far as her own trustees are concerned. the board for the ensuing- year to include A. K. Harrington, Thos. Croft and W. F. Kincaid. At the annual meeting the names of Fred Minton, Charles Maynard. John Taylor were added to the nomination list but they declined to enter the contest. At' the annual meetimr held bv the W.M.S. Auxiliarv of Ebenezer Unit. ed Church a successful vear was re. ported and the allor‘a’rion of $200 substantiallv exceeded Intensive in- terest in all departments was shown- in the splendid reverts received and? the officers elected for 193'? include: President. Mrs. Jas. Macklin: lst' viceâ€"president, Mrs. Fred Miles: 2nd viceâ€"president, Mrs. Arthur Wood; 'Recordinz Sec., Mrs. Rov Risebreug'hif Corresponding Sec.. Mrs. Howard Macklin; treasurer, Mrs. Wm. Honey. Secretaries apnointed were: Temper- ance, Mrs. Wm. Lloyd: Christian Stewardship, Mrs. Wm. Cough: As- sociate Helpers, Mrs. Leslie Third; Literature, Mrs. J. F. H'Onev; Stranâ€" ger, Mrs. Fred Sing: Missionary Monthly, Miss Ethel Miles; Supplv. Mrs. R. Coulson; Mission Band lead- er, Miss Muriel Macklin; Babv Band leader, Mrs. John Grant. This or- gan-iza-tion has twenmutwo members and the splendid work accomplished evidences individual interest in all departments. Miss Ddé'o'th'in MuirheadfiéfflTordfi; The lovely Christmas Stow was impressively retold! in. song bv the choir of St. Philip’s Anglican Church on Sundav morninv last when the Cantata "Bethlehem" was DreSented. It was- under the direction of the choir leader. Mrs. A. K. Hai‘ring'ton' with Miss Ila Weizhill. A.T.C M,. at‘ the organ. Mrs. R. B. Rae was the Euest soloist. The rector. Rev. Herâ€" man. had‘ charge of this splendidr service which. was thoroughly enjoyâ€" ed. by all in attendance. Reeve for I937 Stands for Equal Distribution of Taxation Election of officers for the ensu- ing‘ year was the main order of busiâ€" ness at the annual meeting of Gen. tral United Y. P. S. on Monday even- ing last and resulted as follows: President. Jim Walker; viceâ€"presi- dent, Earl Appleton; secretary, Ger- trud'e Appleton; treasurer, Edna Rainey: pianist. Marion Warne; as- sistant pianist, Evelyn Hurrell; those appointed in charge of the various departments were: Christian Fellow- ship, Ila Bagg. Otto Groskorth; Mis. sionarv. Harriet Brown. Helen Wat. son: Christian Citizenship, Shirley Brown, Margaret Martin; Christian. Culture, Gladys Dyke. Ethelun Warne; Social, Ethel Waqg. Olive Martin; Editors, Rubv HighTower. Joan Sabigton; Auditors. Alfred Dyke. Dorothy Hurrell. Successful activity was reported throughout the' year, many interesting meetings were held with good attendance and special interest taken by the mem- bers in all departments of the work. NGRMKWMEMURWCHY Your scribe takes this opportunity to express gratitude for all assist- ance given and to wish all the read- ers of The Liberal increasing- Jov, Good Health and Prosperity through- out the Coming- Year. Behind us‘ on the year road, there are many places where we have fail- ed, leaving memories perhaps not as sweet as we intended them to be. We ask your tolerance as we blot out the errors of the past and trust that the future may held! many new 2mg happy'uexpexgience»-_ for us‘ all: This is the beginning of months! and we start together on another. year in the pleasant; association with y ‘manvyl friends, who through their; cheerful co-operation have made; possible this news column. 7 _ |»‘ WEEKLY NEWS NOTES FROM THE UNIONVILLE DISTRICT T0 the Electors of King Township Your vote and influence respectfully solicited to elect THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3lst, 1936. PATTERSON LODGE DANCE NEW YEAR’S EVE ' Patterson Lodge A.F. & A.M., Thornhill, is departing from its usual custom of holding its annual Ladies" Night in the late Winter. and will hold it on Thursday, New Year’s Eve, at the Lawrence Memorial Hall, Thornhill. There will be dancing and! cards from eight till one o’clock for the members, their families and their friends. Refreshments will be served at about eleven o’clock. N. George Wallace has been re- elected r-eeve of Woodbrid‘ge by ac- clamation for the coming- year. Five will seek the four seats in council including Cecil Shannon, A. B. Cou- sins, Jack Watson and John Dalziel, members of the 1936 council, and Alf. Maynard, who is! the new candiâ€" date. The electors will also vote on Daylight Saving. ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of Richmond Hill Horticultural Society will be held on Saturday, January 9th at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, in the Munâ€" icipal Hall. Election of officers; for 1937 will take place and delegates to the Ontario Horticultural Assoâ€" ciation Convention in February Will be appointed. VETERAN WOMEN’S AUXILIARY MEETING . The Vaughan and Richmond Hill Veteran Women’s Auxiliary will hold their regular meeting in the Munici- pal Hall on Tuesday, January 5th at 2.30 o’clock. The Misses Watsen and family wish to thank their friends and neighbours for their kindness and sympathy extended to them in their recent sad‘ bereavement. The following “ill seek election in the King Township elections on MOn- day: For Reeve, the present Reeve, J. Jefferson, and Norman MacMur- chy; for deputyâ€"reeve, the present ,‘holder of that office, John Lawson, ‘and C. E. Walkington; for council: Messrs. Goodfellow, T. McvMurchy. Legge, Fox and Benson. BET""“"‘ 'r'TTHERAN CHURCH Rev. E. Huenergard, B.D. Pastor 1.3“: n.m..â€"-Chu1‘ch School. 2.30 'v,m.â€"-»-Pub1ic Worship. mafi and the Tl'é'velle‘r.” ST. PHILIP’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 10 am â€"’"‘~"“ch F‘chool. 7 nm â€"F‘.ven‘v2‘ Prayer. RFT""“"‘ V IT'I‘W'F‘RAN {‘HITDI‘II 1.30 gumâ€"Church School. 2.30 p.m.â€"A Dialogue. “The Watch- Many friends in this locality will be pleased to learn that Mrs. Karl Heisey is making favorable conval- yescence following- a serious attack of pneumonia. A speed'yv recovery is ’the sincere wish of her friends. Messrs. Lewis-[and Lloyd Stiver of Toronto are spending the holidays with their parents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. B. Stiver. Mrs; Stark of Lockport, N.Y. spent the holiday with 'her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Crarig' ofr Bgttomfille. Mrs. W. Hiltz of Toronto visited her son Wilfred Hiltz during the holidav seas-on, Mr. and Mrs'. Fred, Conley and son baby John of Orrillia were guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. Ogden on Christ. mas and will spend New Year’s w1th friends in AWelling’toni Prof. John Coulson of Macdonald College, St. Anne d-e Bellvue, Que- bec, Mrs. Edgar Crosby, Markham, and Mrs. Sugden of Toronto were visitors at the home of Mrs. Aaron Coulsor. during the holiday week. Mrs. Marguerite Cook and daugh. ter Eileen Cook of Toronto were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Noble duging: they pas}: week. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Stiver spent the holiday with. Mr. and] Mrs. Wm. Lunau in Toronto. ELECTION IN WOODBRIDGE Mr. and. Mfs. A. E. Milner were 'in Frankfort over the weekâ€"end atâ€" tending the funeral of Mrs. Robert Bush. Miss Dyke of Aurora is visiting M115: C. R._Ifi)yke.r to is spending holidays with Miss 'Jean Muirhead. _ Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wyndham of Toronto spent the holiday with Mrs. G. A. M. Davison. K'V’G TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH ) a.m.â€"(‘.hurch School. I a.n’1.â€"-“Th=e Min} of Christ For (371‘? p.m.â€"â€"A Dialogue. “The Watchman and- the Traveller.” p.m. Mon.â€"Y.P‘S. ‘ HOR'I'ICUL'I'URAL SOCIETY EBENEZER UNITED CHURCH CARD OF THANKS Congratulations to Mr. Edgar Ann- ing’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Arming of King, who, on December 29th celebrated their fiftyâ€"seventh wedding anniversary. Mr. W. T. Russell of Toronto and Miss F. J. Russell, member of the teaching staff, Brantford Collegiate Institute and Vocation Training School, were guests of Mrs. H. A. Nichols andl Miss Russell for Christ- mas season. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Whitney and son Donald of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. John Baker, Miss Dorot'hy Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Horner and Doreen, all spent Christmas afternoon and evening- with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Anning. Mr. W. G. Cam' underwent an op- eration for appendicitis at the West- ern Hospital in Toronto on Monday and' while very ill is making satis- factory progressl. Miss Beulah Brethour of the local Post Office visited at her home in Sunderland on Christmas Day. Dr. A. J. Laverne Wright of Wyan- dotte, Michigan, is spending the New Year’s holidays with his parents here, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Wright. Mr. and Mrs. W. Matthie and Miss Edith Smith of Toronto visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Smith, on Christmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott and family visited in St. Catharines on Chrisrtmas Day and over the week- end. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Price of Montreal spent Christmas and the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. George Price, Richmond Street. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mylks and family‘ spent Christmas Day with Mrs. Mylks’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. McTaggart at Noblebon. ‘ Mr. Frank McWijliams of Barrie,- Mr. and Mrs. John Lynett of Tor- onto were visitors of Mrs. M. Lynett on Christmas Day. Mr. Harry Murphy of Windsor visited his mother Mrs. R. Murphy over the holiday and weekâ€"end. Mr. Tipper of the local branch, Bank of Commerce, spent Christmas and the weekâ€"end at his home in Brantford. Mr. and Mrs. John Martin spent Christmas in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith of Brockville, Mr. and Mrs. Rolph 'I‘yn- dall and family of Toronto spent Christmas with Mr. and, Mrs. Willâ€" iam Tyndall, Roseview Avenue. Miss Lillian Le Drew of Toronto spent. the weekâ€"end the guest of Mrs. Follett. Misses Betty and Alverna Smith are holidaying this week in Lindsay. Dr. and Mrs. Hardy Hill, Miss Olive Wilson and Mr. John Wilson were guests at the United Church Parsonage on Sunday evening. Dr. Sundar Gaikwad of India is sp‘end‘ing the holiday in town the guest of Miss Follett and Mrs. Geo. Gee. Mrs. A. E. Plewman, Misso Lola Jones, Mrs. Gee and Miss Follett have all entertained in her honor. Mr. and' Mrs. L. H. Clement and Mac spent Christmas with relatives at Thornbury. Miss Nora Pinch re- turned with them and $5 spending the week here. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Sanderson, Harold and‘ Lloyd spent Christmas with Mrs. Sanderson’s mother, Mrs. G. Boynton, Victoria Square. Mr. and Mrs. F. Webster of Orillia, formerly of Richmond Hill, called on friends in the Village on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bums of Mapie celebrated their fiftieth weddâ€" ing anniversary on Saturday last. They were married in St. Luke’s Church, Thomhill by Rev. Father Eagan on December 26th, 1886. The Liberal joins with their many friends in this district in extending congra- tulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Burns. Rev. H. E. and Mrs. Wellwood of Napanee, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Well- wood and Elaine, Mr. and Mrs. Mac. Donald Wellwood, of Toronto, Mrs. N. Wellwood of Richmond Hill were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Gee on Christmas Day. Mr. and: Mrs. W. R. Steeper, Miss Elsie Steeper of Mount Albert, Mrs. A. Dunn and Clark Dunn of New- market, Misses Helen and Clara Dunn of Toronto were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Burr on Christmas Day. Miss Phyllis Ough of Newmarket is visiting her sister, Mrs. Frank Grainger this week. Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Glass and Miss Marguerite Glass attended the Glass Family Reunion held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Giass, Aurora, on Christmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Ferguson, Miss May Moore and; Mr. Gordon Moore of Toronto spent Christnias Day with Mrs. J. A. Ferguson Elizabeth St. Messrs. Charles and Lewis Graham have purchased the farm of Mr. NeI. son Thompson in Markham Town. ship. Mrs. George Woods of Carrville _visited friends in Richmond Hilfl sev- eral days the past week. Social and Personal THE LIBERAL, MCHMOND HILL, ONTARIO Big opening of North Yonge In- termediate League Tuesday, Jan. 4. 7 p.m.»â€"â€"Richmond Hill vs. Richvale Bantams; 8.15â€"â€"Sunoco vs. Bi A. Oil- ers; 9.30â€"Richmond Hill vs. Thorn- .hill. Admission: Adults 25c., Childiâ€" ren 1'6 and’ under free. Sport, News wishes all the readers of The Liberal a Bright and‘ Pmos; perous New Year, and may Prosper; ity which has been coming ’round' that corner come around in a big way for everyone. Ross Casement is praying for cold weather to make ice. The Local Arena is due for a heavy schedule if the weather continues‘ cold this week. There will be skaL' ing Wed. Night. Thurs. night from 8 pm. to 12.15 a.m. also Friday and Saturday nights. It. is expected the first League games will be on Tuesday night. The first game will be a Bantam game between Richmond- Hill and Richvale. This game will start. at 7.15 sharp. The North Yonge Intermediate League is going along in great style. Manyv teams are asking for permis- sion to enter teams and the teams who are entered will be given the preference. East York Jrs. were to play Au- rota. Jrs. Mon., Dec. 28th but owing to the mild weather the game was postponed. On Monday, January 4th‘ Scarboro Jrs. play East York Jrs. The fans can expect a real good' game from these two teams. (By Bunny White) Lack of ice is again holding up the Hockey games in the local arena. (‘ONCORD There was a very good attendance on Wednesday night last at the Young People’s Meeting. Mr. Chas. Ratcliffe read the Life of our Sav- iour. Later all played games and closed- with a hymn. The social con- vener, Miss May Evans, served lunch. All reported a very enjoyable even- ing' at the Y.P.S. held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Witty. \VOMEN’S INSTITUTE The regular meeting of the W0. men‘s Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Wm.‘Cook on December 10.' Mrs. G. Yerex and Mrs. J. Pollard gave splendid reports of the annual Convention which was held in Toron- to. Mrs. W. W. Al Trench gave a‘ lovely- Christmas message. Mrs. Trench brought many beautiful and practical thoughts and expressed the’ Wish that the Christmas spirit could' prevail long after the Christmas season had passed. Christmas carols were sung- and refreshments served which brought a very enjoyable meet.‘ ing to a close. UNITED CHURCH W: M. S. The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society will be held in the School Room of the United Church on Thursday, Januâ€" ary 71h, at 3 pm. A cordia-l invita- tion is extended to all. W. C“ T. 'U. MEETING The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held Tuesday afternoon, January 5th, at 3 o’clock at the home of Mrs. A. L. Phipps, 68 Richmond Street, The program will be under the department of moral education, health and heredity. The speaker will be Mrs. H. C. Cleigston, Toronto, and a cordial invitation is extended to the ladies of lthe community. RICHVALE SOCIAL CLUB MEETING ‘ The regular meeting- of Richv'ale' Social Club which this time falls on' New Year’s night will be held as' usual at 8 o'clock after which a so- cial time will be held for the mem; bers. ' WATCH-NIGHT SERVICE There will be a Watchâ€"Night Ser- vice in the United Church School room (Thursday) evening at 11 o'- clock. The pastor, Rev. C. W. Follâ€" ett in charge. The public is invited. The annual meeting of the Pres- byterian W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs. K. Blznchard. The re- ports of the past year were very encouraging. The money allocation was more than met and a Life Memâ€" bership Certificate was presented to Mrs. J. Bereszford who has laboured! long and faithfully as treasurer of the society, Great confidence was expressed in the retiring officers, so all were re-elected as follows: Pres., Mrs. (Dr.) Geo. Kelly; Sec., Mrs. G. Yerex; treas., Mrs. J. Beresford. Af- ber an inspiring program the meet- ing closed with a dainty] cup of tea served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Swanson left on Monday on a motor trip to Flor- ida. where they will spend part of the winter. Mrs. Nellie Eaton and Miss Elva Eaton spent Christmas week-end with Mr. and Mrs. U. R. Sanders. Mr. and Mrs: L. E. Burton of Preston spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Atkinson, Rich- mond Street. Miss Roby Lotton spent Christmas with her parents Mr. and: Mrs. Lotton at Stouffville. SPORTS One of the wow comedy hits of the year. It has music. It has laughs. It has. a trio of musical clowns. Excellent entertainment for the entire family. A topnoteh thriller of the race track. DON’T FORGET BIG NEW YEAR’S EVE MIDNI'I'E SHOW AT 12 O’CLOC-K. COMPLETE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. Two Shows Daily -â€" 7.30 & 9.30 â€"â€" Sat. Matinee 2.00 p.111. “ AIR CONDITIONED ” CHARLIE CHA‘NKT THE‘RACE’TRACK FRIDAY & SATURDAY. JANUARY 1 - 2 _ ALICE FAYEâ€"ADOLPHE MENJOUâ€"TED HEALYâ€"PATS KELLY m RoyalTheatre,AURORA N MONDAY &: TUESDAY, JANUARY 4 JEAN HARLOW - FRANCHOT TONE - GARY “ SUZY ” “’EDNESDAY & THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURD “ AMBASSADORWVBILL ” TO-DAY, THURSDAY, DEC. 31 MERPQEBVOLAND - HELEN WOOD in “ SING BABY SING ” Another of His funny comedies An Excellent Spy WILL ROGERS in odrama JANUARY 6 - 7 GRANT in PAGE