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Members of Richmond Hill coun- cil accompanied by R. D. Little and P. E. Angle representing the Horti- cultural Society made a survey of lthe village this week with the view iof commencing a tree planting prO- gram this spring. Council members meet with the Horticultural repreâ€" sentatives again on Saturday ’to make definite arrangements as to Ith-e streets where a start will be hnade and as to the variety and size (of tree to be planted. It is likely :the planting this spring will be done on Hunt, Benson and Baker Avenues, streets which at present have few if any trees. Poplars and soft ~‘Maples are varieties at present be- ing favored. Council Plans Tree Planting On The Streets The entire community was sincere- ly grieved and profoundly shocked, when it was learned on Saturday morning, April 2 that Mr. Roy E. Alexander had pass-ed to the Great Beyond with such startling sudden- ness, bearing Witness once more to the great truth that even in the midst of life we. are in death. The late Mr. Alexander was born at Laug‘ton, Norfolk 00., Ontario and after receiving his public and’ high school education he was engaged for a short time in the teaching profes- sion. He soon retired from this work and entered upon the study of law, graduating from Osgoode Hall in 1910. He then went to Moose Jaw, Sask. andlenteredth‘e law firm, the head of"'which {was later to become Mr. Justice Knowles. The following year he went to Gull Lake, Sask. and established a law office, where for nearly twenty years he enjoyed a lucrative practice, endearing him- self to a very large clientele. In 1929 he returned to Toronto and opened an office on- Yonge St., retiring three years ago, and moving to Richmond Hill where he has since resided. His buoyant spirit, his affable manner, his kindly acts; and his sin- cerity of purpose won for him a pro- minent place, in- the affections of those with whom he came in con- tact. Thus it was that he fulfilled the duties of a good citizen. VOL. LVII. Besitles his sorrowing wife, formâ€" erly Evelyn M. Beckett, and one son Robert, he leaves four brothers to mourn his loss. Service (private) was» conducted from his late home, 5 Arnold St., Richmond Hill, Ont. on» Monday afternoon by Rev. J. D. Cunningham, interment taking place in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Tor- onto. “YORK COUNTY’S NEWSIEST NEWSPAPER” LATE ROY E. ALEXANDER “PROGRAMMES FOR THE FAMILY” TODAY & FRIDAY, APRIL 7 - 8 FRED CAROLE JOHN MacMurray Lombard Barrymore __1N __ International - Settlement MO. 2172 ADDED HIT WILLIAM BOYD in “PARTNERS of the PLAINS" ADDED TREAT RONALD REAGAN in “SERGEANT MURPHY” SATURDAY & MONDAY, APRIL 9 - 11 DOLORES DEL RIO LYLE TALBOT GEORGE SANDERS GLORIA STUART JEANETTE MacDONALD OBITUARY TUES., WED., THURS, APRIL 12 - l3 - 14 “ THE FIREFL Y ” ALLAN JONES - WARREN WILLIAMS TRUE CONFESSION __1N____ i to VOLLEY BALL TOURNEY AT ate) \ NEWMARKET >me, Carrying to a further develOpment Dnt- efforts of last year for the promo- -D- tion of Volley Ball among groups 1869 not entered in Ontario Assodation T01“ Annual Competitions the York-Sim- coe Committee are arranging a tourâ€" nament at Newmarket Saturday af- ' ' tel-noon, April 9th. This event will mark the termination of winter ac- tivities for the season among groups concerned. Teams from Midland, l Camp Box-den, Orillia, Richmond Hill, *, Oshawa and St. Clair Y-Rotary with * iNewmarket will participate Rich- on * mond Hill Volley Ball Club mem- 1: it < | *%** bers will meet this week on Friday evening at which time 2 teams for ‘ ' the tournament will be chosen. \Veterans May Build Hall in l Vaughan Twp. Onv behalf of the Veterans- Associ- ation Mr. George Masters appeared before Vaughan Township council at the regular session last Monday and asked if the council would grant an exemption for a veterans’ hall which it is proposed to erect near Yonge Street south of 'Richmond‘ Hill. Mr. Masters pointed out the veterans are new hampered in many of their ac- tivities by lack of a hall and that plans are under way to erect one in the district. As proceeds» of their activities are largely used for welâ€" fare work it was thought tax exemp- tion might be granted. Reeve Scott. and members of council stated that it would be necessary to refer the matter to the township solicitor to ascertain what powers the council might have in the matter. It was intimated that probably the exempâ€" tion could only be granted frOm yeal‘ to year, and probably it would“ have to be sanctioned by a vote of the ratepayers. Ask Municipality for Tax Exemption For Proposed Structure Mr. W. McLean of Yongehurst Avenue spoke to the council con- cerning the condition of the ditch on that street. Members of council will look over conditions‘complained over when they make their spring inspec- tion of the roads. It was intimated that the counâ€" cil are considering some plan of al-- lowing a diseoun't for pre-payment of taxes. The plan if adapted will not ' likely go into operation until next year, but the ‘majority of council; appeared favorable to the idea of giving a discount to ratepayers who pay their taxes early in: the year. The application of Vaughan Gar- age for permit to operate a car! wrecking business west of Thornhill was refused eral representatives 01 Uounty uounâ€" cil and other prominent guests all paid sincere tribute to the outstand- ing service rendered to veterans or- ganizations by Mr. Cox. About two hundred veterans from all parts of ‘the county attended and the guest of honor was presented with a beau- tiful mantel radio on behalf of his comrades. James Butler of Rich- mond Hill was secretary of the com- mittee in charge and acted as mas- ter of ceremonies for the evening. CHANGE OF HEART The appl‘icatiOn of Vaughan Gar- age for permit to Qperate a car wrecking business Wést of Thornhill was refused. Council contributed 330 to the ecst of the Agricultural Short Course held at Wood‘bridge in February. Relief expenditure for the montht of March totalled $2472.21 which is! $340 1956' than in the same month last year. Council is considering the purchase of a power grader for maintenance work and: this week will inspect sev- eral types in operation in neighibor- ing townships. Yonge at Castlefield EICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO THURSDAY, and an iich nge 4 Mr. are ac- ;hat one neir vel- mp- cott. ;hat the ' to mil “'38 $21,034.73. General account-s passed totalled $713.68. An account from Richmond Hill Fire Brigade attending fires was paid with the exemption of an item for attending fire at the Sisters of St. Joseph Farms. It was felt that the township should not be asked to provide fire protection for this prop- erty which is exempt from taxation. It was suggested that citizens should be careful to call for fire brigade assistance only when necessary, as sometimes calls were made for grass fires which possibly-'could have been handled without the help of a bri- ‘ gade. Charity: "In Essentials, Unity; In Non-essgtjals, Liberty; In All Tfihjngs, V 11-} BEN cox HONORED BY ye i CO-MRADES 1el A large number from this district !attended the banquet held by the st 1 North York Veterans Association in n- Toronto Saturday evening in hOnor m of Ben Cox, secretary of the organ- illlization for the past seven years. er ii C01. W. P. Mulock, K.C., M.P., who Icâ€" ‘ presided, along With Sir William Mu-, look, Magistrate William Keith, sev- nâ€" eral representatives of County Coun- 11- oil and other prominent guests all of ! paiti sincere tribute to the outstand- ot : ing service rendered to veterans or- Markham Twp. LIONS CLUB Purchases New iCHARTER NIGHT Power Grader‘ \ HELD TUESDAY 'A hint to present relief recipients not to look for very generous ti‘eat- ment durimg‘ the coming summer was lgiven when Reeve Rennie announced 'that a communication from the De- partment of Public Welfare advises [that the maximum of aid given to [any head of a family shall be less ,than the normal earnings of an: un- ‘skilled' laborer in the district. This policy will be strictly adhered» to in lMarkham township during the com- ing months it was stated. Relief accounts for March totalled $1,678.86. Markham Township has added to its road equipment this week with a new power grader purchased from the Adams Machine Co. at a price of $4,766. Tenders were called for and after carefully inspecting sev- eral makes and types of machines decided on a medium weight machine which the council members feel is best suited to the needs of the mun- icipality. The new equipment will fill a long felt need' in the township and: should add materially in road work planned for the coming- sumâ€" mer A report on the operation of the North Yonge Radials showed an op- erating: loss for the month of Febâ€" ruary of $341.90. The auditors report was received and showed that on the operations of the year 1937 there was an ex- cess of income over expenditure of $3,430.75. The amount of 1937 taxes outstanding at the end‘ of the year New Road Equipment Bought At Cost of $4,766.00 EASTER PARTY Richmond Hill United Church Sun- day School are holding their annual Easter party on Saturday, April 16 from 3 to 5.30 pm. All children of the Primary and Cradle Roll depart- ments and their mothers are cordial- ly invited also interested friends. of their double responsibilities as * soon as the bill is passed, ‘he * stated. There are at preSent * 45,000 rural customers. The line of policy was suggest- ed as he moved second reading of a bill that will permit conâ€" struction of service lines to two customers é mile instead of the old plan of three to the mile. Many farmers, in order to get service, have signed double con- tracts. These will be relieved 9.9 and for 1936 and. prior @fli‘ Honored by the presence of about one hundred and fifty guests mem- bers of Richmond Hill Lions Club .h-eld “Charter Night” Tuesday even- .ing last. It was'a most successful event and the enthusiasm of the of- (f‘icial launching of the local service :club augurs well for its success in the coming- years. The Charter Night program included a banquet held at the United Church which was foll- owed by a delightful program of xtoastsz and entertainment, and a dance and more entertainment held .in the High School gymnasium. Vis- itors were present from Toronto, :Newmarket, Alliston, Bradford, .Stouffville, Bar’rie and Niagara Falls. ‘VI‘he feature of the evening was the [official presentation of the charter to the local club by Leland W. Pet- :erson of Windsor, diistrict g0vern0r for Ontario and Quebec of the Inter- national Lions Association. The charter was accepted on behalf of the local club by President James Stewart who presided over the even- ling’s program. Banquet and Dance Features of Pro- gram \Vhen Local Service Club Officially Launched Charter members of the local club are as follows: Paul E. Angle. H. F. Austin, J. Allan Bales, William H. Cotton, John A. Greene, Dr. J. F. lHetfird, F. Hoover, L. A. Hill, Dr. |F. S. Hogg‘, Dr. James R. Langstaff, CR. D. Little. E. C. Mansbridqe. Dr. IW. J. Mason, H. J. Mills, Ralph W. jParis, Ira D. Ramer, J E. Smith. {James Stewart, W. W. A. Trench, i G. S. Walwin, Dr. J. P. Wilson. Rev. {W. F. Wrixon, Dr. R. K. Young A civic welcome was extended the visiting Lion-s by Reeve J. A. Greene and the toast -to “Visiting Lions and Guests” was proposed by Rev. W. F. Wrixon. Responses were made by representatives of visiting clubs. .Dis'trict Governor Peterson was in- troduced ‘by Fast District Governor .Harry,LaimIbert of Newmarket and in an impressive address Mr. Peter- .son outlined the principles and aims of Lionism. “The Ladies" was pro- posed by Paul E. Angle and respond- ed to on behalf of the ladies by Mrs. Dr. F. S. Hogg. Two vocal sclus rendered by Mrs. D. M. Chamney added to the enjoyment of the pro~ gram. At the High School the evening -was brought to a cmse with 1]. de- lightful program of dancing; and en- tertainment. Several numbers by the dance team of Calhoun and Davis of Aurora were very much enjoyed. Visiting Lions unanimoust voted the local charter night a: one of the most successful events of its kind in the history of Lionism in this part of the province. ' Hon. P. M. ewan Taiks To Markham Hon. P. M. Dewan, Ontario’s Min- ister of Agriculture addressed Htlie annual meeting of the Markham Township Liberal Association held at Ulnionville Tuesday evening. The Minister delivered a thoughtful and inspiring address on Agricultural economics which made a most favor- able impnession on the large gath- ering. Other speakers were Goldie Flemming, Bert Irwin, president of the riding association, W. C. Thomp- son, K.C. of Pickering. Election of officers resulted as follows: president, .Max Reesor, Markham; vice-president, James Ren- nie, Stouffville; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. Harvey Moyer, Ringwood; 3rd vice-president, Robert Nash, Union- ville; secretary-treasurer, William Champion, Unionvilleu NAMED MEDICAL OFFICER FOR PENSIONS DEPT. Announcement was made from 0t- tawa this week of the appointment of 'Dr. J: P. Wilson of Richmond Hill as’ medical representative of the Department of National Health and Pensions for the Richmond Hill dis- trict. Officers of Township Assobiaiion Township Liberals APRIL 7th, 1938. Elected Although April was ushered in in a very mild manner she has not car- ried on in a very mild manner. The weather has been decidedly cold and stormy but who wouldn’t rather have it in' April than in May? We very much regret that Mrs. Thomas Frisby is very ill. We hope that she will soon improve. We are glad to hear Rev. Mr. Haig is able to be out. again after two weeks confinement to his home through illness. 2 Novelty _- “MAKING MOUNTIES” ; Wm9000OMMGOMOOO”M”OOOW“OOMO“M Miss Ethel Mortson and Master Isaac Williamson- spent the week- end with their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thomas of Maple. Miss Bonnie Robertson has been ill again. We hope Miss Bonnie will soon make a complete recovery. Miss HelenBurwash of Agincourt had dinner on Tuesday with her grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. Haig. The joint meeting of the Jr. Far- mers and Jr. Institute was a decidEd success on Tuesday evening. A native of Markham township, Mrs. Eva Cross Kirgsbury, wife of Edward‘ H. Kingsbury, former Mayor of Little Falls; N.Y., died: on March 28th in the Grouse Irving Hospital, Syracuse after an illness of six months. The deceased for 21 years was a resident of Little Falls, and Pop- {for the past 13 years had lived in The joint meeting of the Jr. Far- mers and Jr. Institute was a decided success on Tuesday evening. Popâ€" lar Plain Jr. Farmer and Jr. Insti- tute societies visited the local branch and put on an excellent pregram! which consisted‘ of a couple of skit’ instrumentals, archestra selections, etc., which was much enjoyed. Then the prizes, silver comports, which were won *by Jack Frisby, (high man), Fraser Gee, Douglas Gee, Jim Valliere, John Smith, Mar- cus ‘Jarvis, Walter Smith and John Snider were presented. The b0ys are to be congratulated on their success in being able to compete so well at the Markham Seed Fair. Then last bfiv'ant least came an- other piesentation, that of a set of dishes to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Beatty who were married recently, Mrs. Fraser read the address to the young couple and Misses. Bessie Valliere and Margaret Avison presented the gift. Mr. and ,Mrs. Beatty thanked. the young people for their gift in a few well chosen words and this part of the pro-gram finished with all sing‘ing‘ “For-they are jolly good fellows”. A bountiful lunch was served after which the Johnson Bro- thers took charge and‘ a dance fol- lowed in which many participated. ‘The‘ eVening‘ was enjoyed by all. The candlewibk spread! on which -tic_kets were sold to help. finance the splendid; work of the institute was won by Master Barry Collard. Con- 1 gratulatipns Barry! Miss Kathleeni Barber drew the ticket. ‘ We are pleased to report that Mrs. Grace and Mrs. Stanley Boynton are much improved. VICTORIA SQUARE NEWSY NOTES Try Salada Orange Pekoe Blend SINGLE COPIES 5c. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Miss Dorothy Valliere is spending a few weeks at her home. Miss Val- liere has a position' in Markham. The young- people of the communâ€" ity are sorry to learn of the con- templated departure of Mr. Frank lCOllihS. Mr. Collins is returning to Almeda, Saskatchewan, to assist his father and brother with the harvest :which gives promise of a better Lyear. ‘ Miss Alma Abtwood is spending a few days at her home in Uxbridge. RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT At the annual meeting of the» Up- per Canada Tract and Book Society, held in the Toro’nto Bible College or. Monday evening last, the Rev. C. W. Follett was re-elected aspresd- denrt for the sixth year. This so- ciety is especially interested in mis- ,sionai'y work among the sailors on our Great Lakes and also among the lLi'g‘ht-house Keepers and lonely isettlers in our northland. The Headâ€" quarters are at 406 Yonge St., ‘Toâ€" ronto. NATIVE OF MARKHAM TWP. DIES IN UNITED STATES for the j Syracuse l\Irs.‘KingsIbury was born at Vic~ toria Square in Markham Township August 14th, 1878, daughter of James and Sara Erwin: Cross. She was married October 19th, 1904 at Rich- mond Hill to Edward H.'Kingsbury, who survives. Shortly after their marriage they moved‘ to Little Falls, N.Y. ,, “She is very kindly and lov- ingly remembered" by Little Falls friends,” says the Evening Times published in- that city. ‘There survives ‘besides her husâ€" band, a daughter Mrs. Lynn Strough of Little Falls, two sisters, Mrs. Ed- ward Boddy. of Toronto, and Mrs. William Smith of Gormley, two bro- thers Lorne of Toronto and Cecil of Winnipeg, two grandsons, Charles and Edward Strough of Little Falls and several nieces and nephews._ The funeral held Thursday, March 31st was conducted by Rev. F'. L. Titus of Emmanuel Episcopal church and interment followed in: Little Falls Cemetery.