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“YORK COUNTY’S NEWSIEST NE WS PAPER" â€"â€"..â€".~._ VOL. LVIII. ROBERT TAYLOR A Movie w WALLACE BEERY FRANK MORGAN _ m _ JACK OAKIE LUCILLE BALL The Affairsnilfllnnahelle ‘l. Aâ€"Glluilt 10 ill CANDIDATEâ€"â€" ' F011 SEVElll'i-l uni AS REEVE TODAY, FRIDAY. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 15 - 16 - 17 MAUREEN O’SULLIVAN THE CROWD ROARS FRANK . MORGAN Quiz Hit ROBT. PAIGE in “THE HIGHWAY PATROL” MONDAY & TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 - 20 HERBERT MARSHALL VIRGINIA BRUCE _ IN _. Port of Seven Seas Woman Against Woman WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 - 22 VICTOR McLAGLEN PAUL KELLY _ 1N _ DEVIL’S PARTY Yonge at Castlefield .ACCLAMATIDN LIKELY 1N VAUGHAN AND POSSlBiE IN MARKHAM TWP. My Reduced Taxes In Both Townships Likely To Discourage Any 1 Opposition To Present Day, Monday, Councils -â€" Nomination December 26th \ Reeve Robert W. Scott and the 'Jnembers of the 1938 Vaughan coun- cil appear very likely to receive an .acclamatiion when the annual nominâ€" ation meeting is held at Vellore on Monday, December 26th. Reports from all sections of the municipal- ity indicate that there is a very not- .able absence of any opposition and .an election for any of the positions will come as a distinct surprise. A marked reduction :n the tax rate "this year and general satisfaction with the record of the year are con- tributing factors to the general de- .mand everywhere evident for an ac- iclamation. The council has worked harmoniously and everything about the municipal machintiy looks to be functioning smoothly and efficiently. 'There would appear to be no poss- ible election issue on the ‘horizon and the Reeve and council will have a very satisfactory financial report to present to the ratepayers nomina- "tion uday. Reeve Scott is completing his third .year as Reeve and previous to tak- ing on the duties of reeveship he served in 1935 as d-eputy-reeve and five years as councillor. He is a "popular member of county council and next year is aspiring to one of the county commissionersnipis. Deputyâ€"reeve Boynt-on Weldrick "has been Vaughan’s second repre- ».sentative in County Council since 1936 when he was promoted by the ratepayers after 4 years as a coun- :rcillor. Vaughan cOuncil members are John Hostrawser, James A. Robs0n and J. Albert Dick. Mr. Hostrawser is completing his third year in coun- cil. Mr. Robson has had a long mun- icipal experience having served two years as reeve of the municipality, and councillcr Dick has been four years in the council. Prospects in Markham The municipal political situation in Markham looks as calm as a “painted ship upon a painted ocean” but Markham being Markham we hesitate to predict an acclamation. "No matter how quiet things look we must remember that in the usual course of events this should be elec- tion year, and Markham ratepayers i .in the past haven’t been in the habit of tendering acclamations in elec- ‘tiion years. All of which adds up 'to say that while it looks likely that ;the road work of the year which ‘they claim has been very success- ?ful and satisfaction has been ex- ‘pressed with the improved condition of the township roads. Reeve Rennie and deputy~rceve Hooper will seek reselection and if any of the council members are anticipating stepping up they have not made their inten- tions known so far. Reeve Rennie is completing his second year as Reeve and Charlie Hooper has been deputy for the same time. W. L. Clark has had a long experience in council and is a form- er deputy-reeve, Harry Barber has been a councillor for two years and Albert Reesor has been in the coun- cil since 1935. Nominations in both Markham and Vaughan will be held Monday. De- cember 26th and elections if necess- ary will be held Monday, January I 2nd. VOLLEY BALL CLUB NOTES The team captained by Mr. Ben- nett visited on invitation St. Clair (Toronto) Y.M.C.A. last Thursday evening and held an enjoyable match with a group representative of To- ronto Rotary. The pre Christmas schedule of competitive play as between four teams, carried on for the past five week nights for meeting was con- cluded this week. All participants agree that it was the most enjoy- able period yet held. Play will be resumed on Tuesday. January 10th after plans have been arranged by the Club Executive for a mid win- ter programme. A. Y. P. A. NOTES The meeting of St. Mary's A.Y. P.A. was hcld or. Tuesday evening with the members of the Presbyter- ian and United Young People presâ€" cut. The meeting opened with Carol singing and the entertainment of the evening was given by Mr. E. Bal- four, a magician, who gave some very interesting and puzzling ex- periments. Refreshments were serv- ed. the New Year, January 3rd. .C'OOIOOOOOOOUOOO CAN YOU HELP? ’ Reeve Rennie and his 1938 council yvill be returned by acclamation any- thing is likely to happen election ‘time in Markham township. Like( ‘their neighbours in Vaughan the members of Markham council canl 'point to a substantially reduced tax 1 rate. Lower tax bills are not con- i ducive to opposition to the present ‘eouncil which is one reason for say- ‘ing' an acclamation is likely. Then 'too with a substantial reduction in ‘tax rate the financial statement to be issued by the treasurer on De- cember 15th is likely to show the financial position of the municipal- itv very substantially improved. In addition the members can point to A committee is now working in preparation for the distribu- * tion of Christmas baskets. Their * aim is that every needy family >3 * Christmas >s eve, and their aim your financial support. The Vil- * lage council has made a donation, * the Lions Club has given the * fund its first boost, and now your donation is asked for. Over one hundred dollars is needed * for the community basket fund. * Send your donation now to A. J, * Hume, clerk and treasurer of the * village. ” . I U C O C U I O O | C t I C C U I * -)(- 'Xâ€" -X- .x. The next meeting will be held in ‘ will have a well filled hamper 12' will only be realized if you lend * l SINGLE COPIES 5c. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 15th. 1938. l r l i l l Councillor Little Mentioned As Possible Opponentâ€"Village Has Had But Eleven Reeves in Sixty-Five Years Since Incorp- orationâ€"Many Citizens Had Record Of Long Years ‘ Of Public Service On Councilâ€"A Glimpse Back- ward At Richmond Hill Municipal History With the approach of Christmas 'and nomination day only two weeks distant the municipal pot is coming to a boil and speculation is rife con- ,cerning election possibilities this Lycar. In Richmond Hill Village the situation largely hing. s on the final decision of counc'llor Alex Little who is prominently mentioned as a candâ€" idate for the 1939 Reeve's chair. Mr. Little has help a valued member of the municipal ciuncil for the past six years and when in an election ialways polled a good vote. While it is known that he has been for some time considering standing for Reeve in 1939 it is a fact that if he {followed only h's own wishes he imight retire entirely from munici» 'pal politics owing to the demands lof his own business. However his many friends are urging him to re- main with the argument that he should round off his years of munâ€" icipal service with one or two years in the chair of the chi‘f magistrate. If he does not choose to run for Reeve this year he is being urged to stay in council for 1939 and an- nounce his candidature now for the 1940 Reeve-ship. Reeve J. A. Greene is definitely in the field. He will soon complete six consecutive years as Reeve, be- ing elected first in 1933. Previous to his election to the rccveship he served as a member of council for seven years, in the years 1919, 1920, 1924. 1925, 1926, 1931, and 1932. The figure seven seems to have a mark- ed association with the Richmond Hill rceveship. If Mr. Greene should be elected for another term he will be the fourth of Richmond Hill‘s ele- ven reeves to be elected for seven years. Other Reeves who served for seven terms were William Trench. from 1875 to 79 inclusive and in 1881 and 82, his son Thomas Trench who was reeve from 1919 to 1925 inclusive. and Jacob Lunaurwho held the position 1926 to 1932 inclusive. RiChmond Hill’s disposition to long lterms of reeveship is probably outâ€" istanding in the municipal history of Canada. In the sixty-five years there have been but eleven reeves, which we believe constitutes someâ€" thing of a record. the first Reeve, served but for one term in 1873, as did his successor, KWilliam Harrison in 1874. James lLangstaff was Reeve in 1880 and Isaac Crosby served a single term in 1906. John BrOwn was Reeve for two years, 1883 and 1884. Peter lutive years from 1896 to 1905 and William Pugsley held the long dist- ance record having served as head of the council for twenty-four years. In addition for eleven years from 189‘} to 1906 he represented this district in the county council, a time when county council representatives were elected for specified districts of the county and the regularly elected reeves of the municipalities had no county duties. The local inclination for long term recveships had Lard the llaLur"‘i coun- lterpart in the fact that many men have served long terms on council 'without ever reaching the reeve’s chair, which is the natural goal of most who enter municipal affairs. John H. Sanderson was a member 1of council for sixteen years but new er was reeve. Peter G. Savage was i councillor sixteen years before he beâ€" l came reeve, and T. H. Trench served l in like manner for fourt‘ en years beâ€" fore he was elected as reeve, Jacob Lunau served an apprenticeship of reight years in council. 1 Abraham Law was the first reeve , of the village and he was supported by William S. Warren, Jacob Brill- inger, William Powell and David Hopkins as councillors. The task of piloting; the ship of state of the new ! municipal craft must havn been leither very unattractive or else the ell-ctors made it 'hot for their repreâ€" sentatives in those days for the Reeve and every member of coun- cil quit at the end of the first year. :William Powell returned in 1876 to lserve seven more years as a coun- cillor. Others who have served as councillors in Richmond Hill since incorporation were: Asa B. Wilson, 1874-5; William Atkinson, 1874, 1888- since the village was incorporated. Abraham Law, . G. Savage was reeve for ten consec- : 9, 1890â€"1-3-1-5; William Pogue, 1785~ '(3â€"7; John Brown, 1874; Denis O’- Brien, 1875; Isaac Crasby, six terms from 1874; James Langstaff, 1878;‘ [Benjamin Rcdditt, 5’ terms; Francis ‘McConaghy. four years; Chrisiophcr lI)uncomb, thlce years; Alexander IMoodic, 1884; Henry F. lloppcr, 1883, 1884 and 1898; Robert E. Law, i 1884; William Sanderson. 1888â€"91; William J. Wilson. 1888-91; John Palmer, 1892â€"97 and 1910-13; John Bl‘ydon, 1892; Jeremiah Mortson, 1892-96; William Innes, 1897-1905: Wllliam A. Wright. 1897-8; David Hill, 1898-1902, 1919-23 and 1932; R. W. Glass, 1900; William Furcy, 1901-02; James Paulin, 1903-4; John P. Glass, 190:3-4-5; H. A. Nicholls, 1906â€"7; David Sloan, 1903; Edward Barker, 1907-8; Herbert H. Hopper. 1909; George S. Sims. 1910-16; John Tyndall, 191146; John Ilickson, 1914â€"16; .1. A. Monkman, 1917â€"23 and 1931â€"32; George A. McDonald, 1917‘ 18; Norman Batty, 1921-23; James McLean, 1924-25, l92"-28, 1931-33; J. R. Herrington. 1920-27; Robert En- dican, 1924; G. H. Sloan, 1926-28; W. G. Baldock, 1926-27; Albert Chap- man, 1928, 1930; Henry Davis, 1929- 30; F. J. Mansbridgc, 1929; Wes. Middleton, 1929, 1933â€"35; F. E. Sims, 1929. Of the present council Harold J. Mills is the senior member, having ySOI‘th continuously since he was ifirst elected in 1931. Owing to [heavy demands of his own business .‘_l\Ir. Mills has never aspired to the llrceveship and he has stated he_will lnot be a candidate this year. Coun- cillor Little is the second senior imember being first eltcted in 1933. lCouncillor P. G. Hill is completing his third term on the municipal coun- cil, C. Nelson, two years, and it is not expected either one will step up this year but both will be candidates for re-election to council. his rceveship aspirations until next year and yields to the pressure of his friends and stays in the coun' cil an acclamation for the entire 1938 council is well within the realm of possibility. This opinion is based on the fact that there have been no candidates outside of the council 'definitely announce themSKlves in ‘the field. However the nomination is still a couple of weeks ahead and ‘frequently the prospective candi- dates like to wait until nomination night before announcing their candi- dature. Political rumor mentions a number of new candidates should there be an election. Although def- ,initely in the rumor stage these men- ;tioncd are ex-councillor W. Neal, iJames Butler, Frank Schisler and Duncan Kerr. In six years as Reeve, the present reeve has had two acelamations. He was first elected in a three cornered contest with J. Lunau and David Hill in 1933. In 1934 he was opposed by J. A. Monkman and won by a vote of 271 to 180. In 1935 he had an acclamation and for 1936 he was opposed by William Neal and was the victor by a large majority. The vote was Greine 345, Neal 164. For 1937 he was opposed by James Mc- Lean and last year he received an acclamation. In eight years in council Harold Mills has won five elections and had three acclamations. Councillor Little was first elected by acclamation in 1933 and in the election of 1934 he headed the poll for council with a vote of 299. He got an acclamation in 1935 and in 1936 was re-elected. The 1936 ciuncil vote was Mills 346, Hill 298, McLean 293, Little 288. lCouncillor C. Nelson entered with council by acclamation in 1937 after having been an unsuccessful contest- ant the previous year. and all mem- bers received an acclamation for 1938. ST. MARY’S ANNIVERSARY SERVICES WELL ATTENDED St. Mary's Anglican Church, Richâ€" mond Hill, was filled to capacity at both services on Sunday last. In- spiring sermons were preached by Dr. McElheran and Dr. Cosgrave. Miss Doreen Johnson’s solos, “Near- er My God To Thee," and “Angels Ever Bright and Fair.“ were appre- ciated by all. ' If councillor Alex Little postpones | mm. TYRONNE POWER - ALICE Comedy â€"â€" CALLIN MONDAY & TUESDAY, I’M FROM 9909;990999‘”. OOOOOOOOQOOOOOOOQVb060090009600000000OOOOOOOONOOMMOOi With D. KENT â€" F. J 2 , VICTORIA SQUARE ‘ The recent slight fall of snow cer- tainly has contributed to the Christ- mas season. Christmas is not Christ- mas without snow. 8.8. No. 6, Victoria Square School. are celebrating on the twenty-first of December, beginning at eight o’- clock sharp. The teacher and pupils are preparing a splendid programme consisting of recitations, choruses, dialogues and a play entitled “The Victoria Square Uplift Society". Ev- erybody welcome, Wednesday, Dec. 21st, 8 o’c10ck. Saturday night, December 3rd about seventy-five friends of Mr. and Mrs. Fraser Smith gathered at the home of Miss Bessie Valliere to do them honour and to present them with a gift, a beautiful studio couch. Mr. Smith thanked them very much in an appropriate speech, inviting Ethem to call on him and his bride :in Bond Head where he has bought i a farm. After lunch, topped off with ,ice cream, the friends left wishing them the bost the world has to offer. Mr. Ernie Jackson spent Wednes- day in Toronto and took tea at. the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Sander- son on the fifth line. Mr. Wilfred Andersen spent Sunâ€" day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Nichols. We regret very much to learn that Mrs. Frank Nichols is very poorly. Miss Arnie Avison is in attendance at present. Again has the cenlmunity been stirred to the depths when Master Leonard Frisby, only four years old in November, passed away last Fri- day afternoon. He had been sick for about six weeks prior to going to the hospital a week ago. Up un- til then he was thought to be reâ€" covering but shortly after entering the hospital it was seen there was no hope. ing his passing and then they brought him home but he passed away that .same afternoon with “acute nephrit- l is”. A very large funeral took place lon Sunday afternoon at the home‘ of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack 'Frisby. Mr. MacDonald charge of the service and the pall- bearers were George and Jack Rumâ€" lncy, Lawrence and Jim Boynton. Bobby Haydon and Isaac William- son. The many beautiful wreaths and sprays were carried by Marion, Grace and Helen Boynton, Bonnie Robert- son, Stella Szeliga, Connie Rumncy, Cora Perkins and June Collard. Left to mourn his passing are his barn. The sympathy of the whole comâ€" munity is extended to the bereaved parents. We regret very much Mr. Haig is still very sick. that Rev. But the very community wishes for him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Caseley. Mr. Alvin Caseley and two daughters and Miss Mabel Caseley took tea on Sun- day evening at the home of Mr, and \(o 93. all (ills-Informs! lid. - it Ili'uisqpn 5.137 Motion Pictures Are Your Best Entertainment Alexander’s Rag Time Band G ALL DOCTORS NEWS Novelty â€" DONALD’S BETTER SELF «ooooowomeooooowwwm wa s in ' parents and one little brother, CHI-- l FAYE - D01: AMECHE in E THURSDAY. FRIDAY. SATURDAY. DEC. 15 - 16 - 17 i X i DECEMBER 19 - 20 MY BILL With KAY FRANCIS. JOHN LITEL, ANITA LOUISE â€"- Also â€"â€" THE CITY With JOE PENNER - KAY SUTTON MARCH OF TIME N0. 11 , WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 - 22 . ALWAYS GOOD-BYE With BARBARA STANWYCK - H. MARSHALL â€"â€" ALSO â€"â€" STRANGE FACES I ENKS - A. DIVINE E 2 RICHVALE SOCIAL CLUB Euchre and Dance held every Wed- nesday evening in Richvale School. Euchre starts at 8.310 sharp. Dancâ€" ing to 1 a.m. Good prizes. Royal Arcadian Orchestra. Billy Hole, manager. Don't forget the Poultry Euchre on Wednesday, December 2lst, when there will be 6 geese for prizes. RICHMOND HILL UNITED CHURCH Rev. C. W. Follett, B.D., Pastor Sunday, December 18th Special Musical Festival by the choir at the evening service under direc- tion of Mr. A. Melecci. Music lov- ers invited. Service at seven. At the morning worship the pastor will take for his subject, “How Jesus Banished Fear.” Sunday School at 2.45 p.mL You and your friends are cordially invited to all our services. N.B.â€"Saturday at 3 Primary Deâ€" partmcnt’s Christmas program. Wednesday evening at 8 the Sun- day School Entertainment. RICHBIOND HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. J. D. Cunningham, B.D., Minister Sunday, December 18th 11 a.m.â€"White Christmas Gift Serâ€" vice. All Sunday School children join with us for this service. 7 p.m.â€"A service of Christmas song and story. 0 come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. for He is our God. ST. MARY’S CHURCH (Anglican) RICHMOND HILL Rector: Rev. W. F. Wrixon, L.Th. Sunday, Dec. 18th 4th Advent 11 a.m.â€"Morning Prayer and Ser- mon. For two days and nightslg p_m__Sunday School. they remained at the hospital awalt- l 7 p.m.â€"Evening Prayer and Serâ€" 1110“. Young people particularly welcome. Choir practice at the home of the Rector, Friday at 8 pm. CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH ‘ Unionville , Pastorâ€"Rev. A. E. Owen '10 a.ln.-Church School. 11 antâ€"“Open Gates at Christmas Time.” 7 p.m.â€"The Story of “The Other Wise Man.” Christmas fireside service. EBENEZER UNITED CHURCH 1.340 pinâ€"Church School. 2.30 p.m.â€"“Open Gates mas Time." 4 at Christâ€" Mrs. Stanley Boynton. Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Lizzie Boynâ€" ton and Mrs. Grace Boynton took dinner on Saturday at the home 0" Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Boynton. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Boynton and daughter Vera and Mr. and Mrs Tommy Johnson and Whitney tool: tea on Sunday evening at the home lof Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Nichols. l