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The Y.P. of Concord church enter- ftained Can'ville Young People last Wednesday evening. The speaker was Mrs. McDonald and her topic was ‘Temperance”. The annual meeting of the After- noon Auxiliary of the Women’s Mis- sionary Society- of the United Church was held on December 2nd when the following officers were appointed for 1938: Hon. Presidents, Mrs. W. Cook, Mrs. Follett; Past Pres, Mrs. W. W. Trench; Pres, Mrs. George Gee; lst Vice-Pres, Mrs. W. EdmundsMan Vice-Pres, Mrs. W. A. Wright; lRe- cording Secretary, Miss M. C. Har- rison; Treasurer and Secretary of Christian Stewardship and Finance, Mrs. J. F. Burr; Corresponding Sec- retary, Mrs. D. Hill; Press Secretary, Mrs. Walter Scott; Supply Secretary, Mrs. H. Vl‘hompson; GOmmunity Friendship Secretary. Mrs. A. E. Plewman: Literary Secretary, Mrs. Ferguson; Associate Helpers Secre~ tary, Mrs. Jenkins; Temperance and Christian Citizenship Secretary, Mrs. Jerry Smith; Missionary Monthly: and World Friend Secretary, Mrs. R. En- dean; Superintendents Mission Band, Miss Mae Plewman. Mrs. I. D. Ram- er; Pianist, Mrs. A. L. Phipps. PRESBYTERIAN W.M.S. ANNUAL MEETING The Presbyterian WOmen’s Mis- sionary Society held its annual meet- ing on December 2nd at the home of Mrs. K. Blanchard. Centre Street. Favourable reports were received from all the departments. The offi- cers were then elected. Mrs. G. Kelly. who for four years was a faithful president. resigned beqause of hOme duties. Mrs. J. E. Smith was un- animously elected to fill her place. Other officers were as follows: lst Viceâ€"Pres. Mrs. G. Walwin; 2nd Vice-Pres. Mrs. G. Kelly: Secretarv. Mrs. J. Beresford: Treas.. Mrs. A. D. Buchanan: Sunnly See, Mrs. Bov- ingbon; Glad Tidings Sec.. Miss E. Barker and Mission Band Leader, Mrs. Zuefelt. The meeting was grought to a close with a social half our. UNITED CHURCH W«M.S. ELECT OFFICERS .__.1N___ fl THE GOOD EARTH nvmn A mhn A m 9:0] EXTRA TREAT ROBERT BENCHLEY in “ROMANCE OF DIGESTION" VOL. LVII. “YORK COUNTY’S NEWSIEST NEWSPAPER” CONCORD 'OEOI one =0] Edgeley Farmers Club Held Annual Meeting Saturday The president, Mr. P. Puterbaugh, and the secretary and treasurer, Mr. R. Mitchell were re-elected. Vice- pres., Mr. Roland Keffer; assistant sec.-treas., Mr. P. Snider. The execu- tive for the ensuing year: Mr. L. Esby, Mr. H. Broadbelt, Mr. Elwood Robb, Mr. Roy Keffer; auClitors, Mr. Wilbur Keffer, Mr, Roland Keffer. PRIMARY CHRISTMAS PARTY The Primary Department of the United Church are holding their Christmas Tree Party on the after- noon of Saturday, December 18th, starting at 4 pm. Afternoon Tea will be served. Parents and chil- dren of the Primary and (h‘adle Roll Departments are cordially invited. Also interested friends. The members of the Edgeley Far- mers’ Club met in the hall and held their annual meefilng on Saturday evening, December 4th. They. report having spent a pleasant and profit- able year together. dollars damages. The meetings are to be held first Thursday evening of each month inâ€" stead of first Saturday of each month. * As an aftermath to the resigna- tion of A. V. Orr as relief officer W. H. Espey of Elgin Mills appeared before Vaughan Council Monday and claimed that he had suffered loss of business through the efforts of the retiring official and asked that he be reimbursed. Mr. Espey claimed the relief officer had driven busi- ness away from his store during his tenure of office. “He told my cus- tomers to go somewhere else, and I can prove it,” said Mr. Espey. “Why didn’t you come along with some proof,” said Reeve Scott. “People were afraid as long as he was re- lief officer but now that he is gone I can produce lots of evidence," said Mr. Espey. “We investigated these rumors many times but could not find any basis in them," said Deputy- Reeve Weldrick. Reeve Scott and members of council were unanimous in declaring that the official had many times been definitely instruct- ed against such action as Mr. Espeyu complained of. Mr. Espey intimated that he might enter action against the township for several thousand Claims the Relief Officer Drove His Customers From Him W. H. Espey, Elgin Mills Merchant, May Sue Township F01- Damages .OHOI 3mg 0:0] RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 1937. "In Essentials, Unity; In Non-essentials, Liberty; 131 All Things, Charity” John M. Lyle wrote complaining of objectionable dumping of refuse at the foot of Gellow’s Hill. In: his letter Mr. Lyle stated “I think this one of the most beautiful and pic- turesque districts in Canada and it is a shame to have the landscape disfigured by all kinds of rubbish." Council will have “no dumping" signs erected. RICHVALE SOCIAL CLUB Another large crowd attended the weekly euchre and dance held by the Richvale Social Club on Wednesday evening. Prize winners in euchre were. ladies. Mrs. Bishop. Mrs. J. P. Sharks; gents, Mr. Morrison, Mr. C'harlps Stunden. Euchre and Dancing every Wedâ€" nesdav night. Euchre sharp at 830. Good prizes. Everybody welcome. W. M. Cockburn, distnict agricul- tural representative for York Coun- ty interviewed the council relative to the Agricultural Short Course to be held in Woodbridge commencing early in January. Reeve R. W. Scott and members of council assured Mr. Cockburn that they would be glad to extend any reasonable support to this very worthy undertaking in the interests of the young farm men and women. Relief expendituvdifor the month of November totalled $1300.75 being made up of fuel $307.90, groceries $705.12, and amount paid for Vaughan recipients in ather munici- palities $287.73. Santa Claus will visit Richmond? Hill Saturday. Sheep claims presented were the heaviest of the year and totalled $02.00. Nelson Snider of lot 5, con. 6 had seven sheep killed on October 25th. The seven were valued at $15 each and A. L. McNeil, sheep valuer, allowed Mr. Snrider $60.00 for 12 sheep injured. The largest claim was from Miss Jessie Witty, lot 11. con. 6 who had 14 sheep killed and one injured on October 28th. She was allowed 315 each for 13, and $20 for one registered ram, and $2‘ for one sheep injured, a total of $217.00. Wil-l frid Ball, Thornhill, was allowed $29 by sheep valuer George Taggart for 2 sheep killed. Investigation, of all three cases failed to find the dogs responsible for the damage. Clerk and Treasurer James Mcâ€" Donald reported that at the recent adjourned tax sale the municipality purchased 46 prOperties, with taxes and costs outstanding to the amount of $3479.30. A communication from the Ontario Department of Highways asked the council to have the road superintend- ent make an inépection of all rail- way crossings in the municipality 'and’make Sure that proper warning signs are erected and any obstruc- tion to good visibility: removed. Coun- cil was urged to include in next year’s estimates any expenditure ne- cessary to make all crossings as safe as possible. When the clerk and treasurer is- sues his annual financial statement on December 15th it will show Vaughan Township finances to be in an improved and Very satisfactory condition. The monthly statement presented to the council membérs at Monday's council meeting showed an improvement over a year ago. Col- lections during the year have been good and the financial report which the council will present at the end of the year will be a good one. To date over $15,000 of 1937 taxes have been paid whichjs more than at the same date last ,year. Vaughan Bouncfl To End Year With Finances Improved ORR RESHGNS RELIEF JOB IN TWO TOWNSHIPS /A. V. Orr relief officer for Mark- ham and Vaughan. Townships since 1935 tendered his resignation to both councils on Monday. The resignaâ€" tion was accepted and in Vaughan Township Constable George DeFerr~ ari will temporarily at least assume the duties of relief officer. In Mark- ham clerk and treasurer Charles Hoo- ver will issue relief vouchers and he will be assisted in relief work by Road Superintendent W. C. Maxwell pending a permanent appointment. It is not likely a permanent appoint- ment will be made in either town- ships until January. fimm Mr. J. P. Coomb of the Ontario Department of Municipal Affairs visited Richmond Hill council meet- ing Monday evening- and in his re- marks highly complimented this mun- icipality on its splendid financial position. He referred to the steady improvement in village finances and compared to many municipali‘ies he said Richmond Hill citizens had much to be thankful for. Mr. Coomb dis: cussed at some length the request of council to pay! off its housing de- bentures held by the province of On- tarfo. Richmond Hill is paying five per cert on these housing debentures of $4,427.65 and Mr. Coomb said the province was willing for the munici- pality to pay off these debentures and make a saving in interest pay- ments. The village will utilize fund's now in a sinking fund to pay these debentures and make a substantial saving in interest. Reeve J. A. Greene and members of the village council have called a meeting of representatives of the 10- cal chur-che-s and organizations to or- ganize a committee to look after the Richmond Hill Christmas Box Fund which was started Monday night with a donation from the municipal treas- um" of $25.00. Two members of council followed with subscriptions of $5.00 each. Clerk and treasurer Mr. A. J. Hume has been appointed treasurer of the fund and will be pleased to receive donations from citizens to make possible this needâ€" ed Christmas work. The aim of the committee which meets Friday even- ing is to see that no home in Richâ€" mond Hill has a sad holiday. Christ- mas boxes will be packed. for all needy families and each will be filled with useful and practical gifts ac- cording to the requirements of each individual case. No one will be over- looked but if this work is to be car- ried on your financial assistance is required. Donations no matter how small or how large will be gladly re- ceived by Mr. A. J. Hume, clerk and treasurer BIRTH DYRALLâ€"On Sunday, December 5th, at the home of Mrs‘ H. Stanford. to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dyball, Rich- mond HUI, the gift of a son. Will You Heip Swell Funds for Christmas Boxes ? The final meeting of council for the year will be held Wednesday ev- ening, December 15th at 7 o’clock. Councillor Nelson reported a new light was needed on Benson Avenue and on Arnold Street. The matter was left in his hands. Dr. Langstaff interviewed council relative to filling in a ditch near his Church Street property. He agreed to supply tile for the ditch if counâ€" cil would install them. Council has agreed to this proposal. There will be about 155 feet of tile laid. On motion of Councillors Little and Nelson the village will purchase a red signal lamp for the fire truck at a cost of $55.00. A letter from the Onrbarig Game and Fisheries departmefljt advised that in addition to the young bass placed in the waterworks pond this summer that a quantity of carp and about one hundred pair of adult bass would be taken here next spring. “No need to go away fishing- any more,” remarked COuncillor Little. A report from the T.T.C. showed an operating profit of $175.53 for the month of October which was a slight improvement over last year. Council members cemented on the improvement in results of the 1937 Operation, of the line compared to 1936. Mr. Reuben of Toronto who made a plan of the village twenty-one years ago was authorized to make a 1938 plan as the old one was quite out of date and did not show some of the neWer streets. The cost will be $150.00. The claim of William Pollard who fell on Centre Street West on the evening of October 29th was referred to the Insurance Company.'Mr. Pol- lard’s' claim. was for one pair of trousers $4.25 and liniment $1.87, a total of $6.12. Harry Lawrence of Toronto want- ed a price on concession privileges at the arena for sharpening skates. Councillor Mills, chairman of the rink committee, didn’t think any room was available. A letter from the Public School Board asked for an additional $350 to pay for some unanticipated ex- penditure in connection With the. in? stallation of new toilets and a heat- ing system at the Public School. Steadylmprovement in Village Finances Praised by Official ' Mrs. Ed. Cooper. Miss Marion. 11'â€" ‘win and Lennie Cooper of TorOnto made a short visit with Teston friends last Week. Mr. Harold Bowen is having Hydro installpd which will he compleked and turned on for Christmas. this Friday afternoon in the Sunday School Room of the church when quilting will be the chief item. Council also now faces the prob- lem of appointing someone to admin- ister relief as the resignation of A. V. Orr was accepted at Monday's meeting. Temporarily relief vouch- ers will be signed by clerk and trea- surer Charles Hoover and Road Sup- erintendent W. G. Maxwell will as sist in the work. A. V. Orr was appointed following the resignation. of James Rattle who gave up the job at a time when there was a good deal of trouble over relief matters. School attendance officer James A. Gibson presented his annual report to council which showed school at- tendance in the municipality as quite satisfactory. The following D.R.O.’s were ap~ pointed for the coming municipal election: No. 1 Thornhill, J. E. Fran- cis and N. J. Smellie; No. 2 Elgin Mills, George Topper; No. 3 Buttonâ€" ville, Cline Burr; No. 4 Victoria Square, Thos. Frisky}; No. 5 Union- ville, J. A. Gibson and W. A. Noble; No. 6 Ca’shel, Herb Spoffard; N0. 7, Geo. Covsiie; No. 8, Alvin Wideman: No. 9, Edgar Brownsberger; N0. 10, D. Raymer; No. 11 Mongolia, William Rennie. M: B“! Wilson of Toronto was the 1 Toys were packed by the Young Peo- g'uA. Speaker at a We“ attended ple and are now on the road to Sas- ‘meefing 0f the Young People’s Unio'n i kzitchewan. Some two hundred chi}â€" ‘on Sunday evening. idren will have a happy Christmas as Mrs. Ed. Cooper. Miss Marion. Ir-(a result of this effort. Messrs. Warriner and Stiver, the township weed inspectors who also have the responsibility of licensing threshing mgchines complained that the remuneration for their duties was inadequate. Send your donations for Christmas Box Fund to Mr. A. J. Hume. Relief accounts were passed tot- amng $742.41 for the month of Noâ€" vember compared with $967.21 for the same month last year. General accounts passed amounted to $536.75. Markham Council To Name Constable at Special Meeting Will Cansider Eighteen Applications Friday Afternoon Eighteen applications for the posi- tion of constable have been received by Markham Township council but consideration of the appointment was laid over at the regular meeting on Monday afternoon and a special meeting to make the selection will be held at Unionville Friday after- noon. The vacancy was caused by the resignation of Constable Walker whose duties were completed Novemâ€" ber 30th. Silly Symphony â€"â€" “LITTLE HIAWATHA” g wmoooomwommmumm The Women’s Association will meet Yong-:0 St. at (ilenforesl lid. SUPERSLEUTH THE SINGING MARINE WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY. DECEMBER 15 - 16 WILLIAM BOYD in FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 - 11 DICK POWELL with HUGH HERBERT in RICHARD CROMWELL TESTON NOVELTY - “GOLD MANIA” RUSTLER’S VALLEY ADDED COMEDY HIT g in ROAD BACK -â€"-â€"ALSOâ€"â€"â€"â€" ‘ ATTRACTIVE STORE AND \VINDOWS Christmas shoppers have been loud in their pruisn of ’rhn attractive apâ€" ncamnv‘e c’r‘ Hm windows. of Davies? Drv Goods Store. Inside the store is well decomted‘ for the festive sea- son and ia well stocked with an ample supply of :3. wide varietfi of Christw ’ mas goods. SINGLE COPIES 5c. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE The regular games for the O.H.A Junior C group are as foIIOWS: December 27â€"Aurora at Richmond Hill January 4â€"â€"Scarboro at Richmond Hill 7â€"Stouffville at Richmond Hill llâ€"Richmond Hill at Scarboro L'sâ€"Richmona Hill at Markham 18â€"Richmon-d Hill at Aurora 2lâ€"-Markham at Richmond Hill ,25â€"East York at Richmond Hill l31â€"Richmond Hill at East York I 1 February SCHOOL AND HOME CLUB The regular meeting of the School and Home Club was held in the Pub- lic School on Thursday, December 2 at 4.30 o’clock when the following officers were elected: President, Mr. V. Henshaw; lst Vice-President, Mrs. Donaldson; 2nd Vice-President, Mr. W. Scott; Secretary, Mrs. R. Little; Treasurer, Miss Sheila Beresford; Convener of Program Committee, Mrs. S. Hogg‘; Program Committee, Miss J. Middleton, Mrs. V. Henshaw, Mrs. Ungei‘, Mrs. L. Hill, Mr. Cald- well; Convenor of Refreshment Comâ€" mittee, Mrs. S. Ransom. TWO HUNDRED CHILDREN WILL BE HAPPY AS RESULT OF TOY SERVICE The Toy Service held at St. Mary's Church last Sunday was a great sucâ€" cess. Children young and old came with their toys which were received at the altar by the Rector and the Superintendent, Mr. R. Paris. The Toys were packed by the Young Peo- ple and are now on the road to Sas- Hockey Season Opens Monday 4râ€"JR'ichmond Hill at Stouffville 2 points for a win. I point for a draw. The four teams holding first. sec- ond, third and fourth places will be in the play-offs with round robin. points to count. If ice is available the local boys hope to have a real practice work out Friday night. Just on the side a gentleman in Toronto put up the money to buy the team sweaters. Green body â€" Rhee trim -â€" Crest Deep Red Rose with letters RH. This particular gentle- ma-n- loves to see boys engaged in good clean sport. He wrote, “My hope for success of the worthy cause." Richmond Hill Jr. Rose Growers vs. Canada Packers West End Marâ€" ket and Richmond Hill Intermediates vs.iHarris Abbatoir Commercials. Santa Claus is visiting Richmond Hill hockey fans early this year in‘ avsmuch as a double header will be played Monday, December 13th on Iocgl jce 8:15 gm. sharp. This is a real chance to see the local boys try!th against two fast teams before the DEA. Junior C start their regular group schedules. 'I‘urn out. and give them a hand. It is impossible to buy more fun and thrills for two bits anywhere. _Given proper support these boys Will ppt Righmond Hill o_n_ the ‘sporfis map: l. * IIITnisnn 5.137 ' JACK OAKIE ANN SOTHERN ll Poison 5137 N0. 24