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Addressâ€"20 John St., Thornhill ALIDA TELGMANN, National School of Elocution Philadelphia, Pa. PUPILS CONCERT ENGAGEMENTS W§agwgagfia§a§a§a§3§a§a§fifia§a§fir§$§fi1 ' hristmas Shopping? mo géW3§5€2§9§3€9§2§3§ WO‘OMWOQOOQOOOWOWWW Tasty Meals and Lunches We have many attractive items suitable for Christmas or spe- cial occasion gifts, popularly priced from 25 cents upwards. We invite you to visit our store and view our selection. GIFTS Yong e St. 5 OO‘WNONOOOOQQO$OONOOOOOGOON‘OQMOOOOMW PAGE EIGHT SC. (0 $1.00 Stoutâ€"3% Friendly May Antique Shoppe (Opposite Orange Home) HALL’S Service Station Graduate of Our Stock of Gifts for everybody is still complete The Toy Assortment at time of printing is still quite large but we would advise you to come early to get the pick. We are stiil carrying a. full line of Rubbers at Bargain Prices. For a delightful change any time we invite you to try our delicious meals and lunches. Drop in any time for a friendly lunch at our attractive lunch room HE up-and-coming citizens who get things done know where to turn when they want something. . . . They consult the Classified Col- umns of The Liberal. . . . If they do not find it listed there they then turn to their phone, tell The Liberal to insert an ad . . . and get results. If you want a job, a house, an automobile, a garage, a room, some work done, furniture re- paired or sell a house, automobile, horse, cow, radio. etc., etc. . . . Use The Liberal Classified Ads. . . . Try The Liberal Classified Ads . . . . . They are wonder workers. . . . Phone 9 Resourceful Men Consult LIBERAL CLASSIFIED ADS Richmond Hill the Elocution, Pa. THE LIBERAL : Graduate nurse serving her pro- fession for thirty years, Miss Ethel May Carruthers passed away on Monday, December 5th at the family home at Cashel, Markham Twp. The funeral on Wednesday afternoon took place to Cashel cemetery. Miss Carruthers was predeceased by her father, but is survived by her mother Mrs. William Carruthers, and by six brothers and two sisters. Deceased was highly esteemed and her death has cast a deep gloom over the com- munity where she Was so well CHRISTMAS DANCE AT VELLORE A dance will be held in the Town- ship Hall, Vellore, Monday evening, December 26th under the auspices of the Vellore Athletic Club. Catania’s Orchestra, Ernie Evans, floor manâ€" ager. Admission 25c. known North Yonge Street CASHEL Richmond Hill Candlelight Carol Service ‘ The annual Candlelight Service, by the choir of the United Church will] be held next Sunday evening, Dej’ cem'ber 18, at 7 p.m. Mr. John Arm» Candlelight Carol Service The annual Candlelight Service, by the choir of the United Church will be held next Sunday evening, De: cem‘ber 18, at 7 pin. Mr. John Arn- ott will be guest soloist. Mr. Arnott will be remembeer to the United Church congregation for his delight- ful solos at our Easter services when he assisted the choir at that time. Everyone will be made welcome. Edwin Langstaff of Uxbridge and a form-er resident of this village was laid to rest on Monday after- noon at Trinity Church Cemetery. Mr. Langstaff was widely known throughout this district and was much respected. A number of his old friends and neighbors met the funeral at the cemetery on Monday to pay their last respects. Coming Events Young People’s UniOn of the Unit- ed Church play, “Here Comes the Mrs. Arthur McNeil Honoured O'n Birthday The home of Mrs. Nancy McNeil, )Pine Stneet, widow of the late Ar- » thur McNeil, was the scene of a very ’happy event on Saturday, December 10th, it being the birthday of Mrs. Mchxeil who reached her 90th mile- stone. During the afternoon. many close relatives and friends called 10 offer congratulations Mrs. McNeil’s parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Simon Shunk were early settlers in Vaughan Township having crossed the border from Pennsylvania during the latter part of the 18th century and took up land in the Edgeley district where they prospered. Receiving the guests with Mrs. McNeil were her daughter Miss Lilly Mc-Neil and Mrs. J. Staples Senior. Assisting in the liv- ing-room were Mrs. E. McClellan and |Mrs. E. Brock; in the tea room Mrs. 1Jesse Keffer, niece of Mrs. McNei' , 1,;_,.L, “A” Prince” under the direction of Miss Marguerite Boyle on Monday even- ing, January 2nd in the Lawrence Memorial Hall. Trinity Church Christmas Tree and ! Concert on Tuesday evening, Decem-i her 20th in the Lawrence Memoriall Hall ‘The Thornhill Presbyterian Sun- day School will hold their Christmas Con-cert on Wednesday, December 21. Langstaff Public School Concert and‘ Christmas Tree on Thursday af< ternoon, December 22nd. United Church Christmas Tree and Concert on Thursday evening, De- cember 22nd at 8 o’clock. Thornlea Publfc School Christmas Tree and Concert on Thursday even- ing, Dccember 22nd. The annual meeting of the W.A. of the United Church was held in the Sunday School room on Wednes- day afternoon. Rcv. E. B. Cooke presided during election of officers. Mrs. R. Simpson, retiring president thanked the members for their kindâ€" ness and co-operation during her three year term in office. Mrs. A. Brillinger was chosen president for 1939 with a good executive composed of Mrs. J. A. Thompson, lst vice- pres.; Mrs. N. L. Morton, 2nd Vice- Pres; Mrs. P. Bone, Sec.; Miss A. Boyle, Treas.; Mrs. R. Simpson, Cor. Sec.; Miss F. Bowes, Fin. Sec.; Mrs. B. Oke, asst. Fin. Sec.; Mrs. N. J. Smellie, Temperance Sec. Thornhill Public ScliOol Christmas Tree and Concert, Junior Room, on Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Sen- ior Rooms on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The Home and School Association will serve Tea on Wedâ€" ncsd‘ay afternoon. Alto.) “nu \.u v v.....v. three year term in office. Mrs. A. Brillinger was chosen president for 1939 with a good executive composed of Mrs. J. A. Thompson, lst vice-a pres; Mrs. N. L. Morton, 2nd Vice-l Pres.; Mrs. P. Bone, Sec.; Miss A.l Boyle, Treas.; Mrs. R. Simpson, Cor. Sec.; Miss F. Bowes, Fin. Sec.; Mrs. B. Oke, asst. Fin. Sec.; Mrs. N. J. Smellie, Temperance Sec. At the January meeting the groups and Parsonage Committee will be nominated and put in office. The annual meeting of Trinity Anglican Church Women’s Auxiliary was held last week at the home of Mrs. W. Ball. Pledges were paid in full and. a most successful year was reported. Rev. J. H. Colclough con- ducted the election, the following off- icers being elected: Hon. Pres, Miss A. Wright; Pres, Mrs. J. S. G. Tas- sic; Vice-Pres, Mrs. J. H. 'Colclough; Rec. Sec., Mrs. A. Armstrong; Cor. Sec., Mrs. A. Armstrong; Treasurer. Mrs. R. W. Fitzgerald; Dorcas Sec., ‘Mrs. W. Ball; Rector’s Nominees, Mrs. S. Wilcocks, Mrs. Davison. A.Y.P.A.’s ‘At Home’ Proves Successful One of the season’s most enjoyâ€" able and successful social events, the Christ, Church, Woodbridge A.Y.P.A. “At Home”, held in the Orange Hall last Friday evening, drew a lame attendance despite a continuous downpour of rain. Many local resi- dents and A.Y.P.A. enthusiasts from distant points joined with the local members to enjoy the evening’s en- tertainment. It was the branch’s ' first “At Home”. l ' Dancing to the music of Flaherty's . dance band formed the major part light was a floor show staged imme- of the program but an added high-l What a grand old‘ world this would be if the established Christmas spirit prevailed throughout the year ard throughout the world. Late Mrs George Bagg Sr. Mrs. George Bagg passed away on Saturday night, December 10th, af- ter an illness of two weeks. Mrs. Bagg who was formerly Miss Mary Jane Shaw was in her 8lst year. She was a native of North York Town- ship where she spent her youth com- ing with the family to Woodbridge about 35 years ago, and Where her husband and she farmed and retired to live on 8th Avenue North about 15 years ago. Surviving are her husband, two sons and one daughter, Fred and George Jr. of Woodbridg‘e and Mrs. John McLean. Elders Mills. Two brothers, Martin Shaw of Klein- 'ourg and Andrew Shaw of Etobicoke Township, and one sister, Mrs. Rob- ert Stinson, Toronto, also survive. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon with Rev. James S. Roe' officiating and interment followed in Hillcrest Cemetery. Mr. Alf. Harrington, C.P.R. Sec- tion foreman for the past ten years was presented with a pleasing gift by the Company when he was promoted to road master with head- quarters at Guelph and moved to the Royal City on Monday last. Con- gratulations on hisusuccess are ex- tended to Mr. Harrington. . _.- A. 4 .. s... not). mu mnmnmnmnmnmnfl nmnmnmnun Car thieves have visited Wood- bridge several times during the past few weeks. This last time it was! ,the car of Arthur Banks that was stolen and recovered in Toronto stranded for the- need of gas the following day. Christ Church A.Y.P.A- Holds Opening Dance i I idiately following the intermission. . . ’ > >I ‘Pm'f'm-movc fmr- Hue feature “were all Christ Church A.Y.P.A. held its The annual meeting of Trinity'l Anglican Church Women’s Auxiliary was held last week at the home of Mrs. W. Ball. Pledges were paid in full and a most successful year wasl reported. Rev. J. H. Colclough con- ducted the election, the following offâ€" | icers being elected: Hon. Pres, Missl A. Wright; Pres., Mrs. J. S. G. Tasâ€"l sic; Vice-Pres, Mrs. J. H. 'Colcloug‘h; Rec. Sec., Mrs. A. Armstrong; Cor. Sec., Mrs. A. Armstrong; Treasurer, Mrs. R. W. Fitzgerald; Dorcas Sec., Mrs. W. Ball; Rector’s Nominees, ers. S. Wilcocks, Mrs. Diavison. ’diately following the Dancing to the music of Flahcrtfs dance band formed the major part of the program but an added high- light was a floor show staged immeâ€" . intermission. Performers for this feature were all A.Y.P.A. members, the majority fro-m Toronto branches. The acts. in order of appearance were: Miss Pat Ashton, dancer from St. Chad’s, in a German Waltz and Mazurka; Mr. Sy-d Bone, piano accordionist from St. John:s Garrison, playing “E1 Reli- ', v. u ' . 3:3,, €31cfiEEQ’ifl’i‘rilacémegivediig}:‘Ashton: comedy and creations: Miss Queenie Dumblcton, dances by five youths from St. ‘C‘Iéirisi Chug‘ch! Woodbridged singing; Chad’s Anglican Church, Toronto, toâ€" me e ge s In our e es . accom- . _ ' - - c- panied at the piario accoÂ¥dion by Svd gethel “nth plano accordlin: 529 Bone. and Miss Ashton appearing- tlons by Syd BonePf St' J0 ,ns arâ€" again in a tap dance number. Pian- rison A.Y.P.A. Miss Queenie Dum- ist for the acts was Miss J-ean Wil- b1eton, 1ocal vocalist, sang. The com- son, St. Chad s, and the master of mitbee in Charge included Vic Dum- bleton, Alan Mack convener, Vel‘a ceremonies,‘Mr. Victor Dumbleton, Woo-dbridg‘e. Elaborate hall decora-‘ . V Smith, Queenie Dumbleton, Wilfrec Maxey, Maurice Lennox. stranded for theâ€" need 01 gas following day. Christ Church A.Y.P.A- Holds Opening Dance Christ Church A.Y.P.A. held its first entertainment and dance in the Orange Hall last Friday evening. AI dance program composed of old time, modern and novelty dances was enâ€"i joy-ed. Entertainment features in‘ cluded specialty dances byiMiss P. Ene tions and special lighting effects were carried out by the committee, Mr. Wilfred Maxey. The full com- mittee responsible were: Mr. Alan Mack. convener; Miss Vera Smith, president and head of reception com‘ mittee; Mr. Maurice Lennox. busi- ness manager: Mr. Wilfred Maxey, decorations: Miss Queenie Dumble- ton. entertainment director, and Mr. Victor Dumbleton, treasurer. _ I Single unemploytd men'in Nortl York drew their last cheques ycster day under the “one day a week’ work plan started by council 311513.: few weeks ago. In future they wil ha nn valin‘F Novelty dances were included in the programme and a wmner of a rose bouquet was MISS M. Keay. THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO FUNERAL AND AMBULANCE SERVICE WOODBRIDGE. ONTARIO THORNH ILL Wilfrid R. Scott Successor to J. J. Deane Director of close relatives and friends called 10 offer congratulations Mrs. McNeil’s parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Simon Shunk were early settlers in Vaughan Township having crossed the border from Pennsylvania during the latter part of the 18th century and took up land in the Edgeley district where they prospered. Rec'Jiving the guests with Mrs. McNeil were her daughter Miss Lilly McNeil and Mrs. J. Staples Senior. Assisting in the liv- ing-room were Mrs. E. McClellan and Mrs. E. Brock; in the tea room Mrs. Jesse Keffer, niece of Mrs. McNeil poured tea and the assistants were Mrs. W. Staples, Mrs. A. B. Cousins. Mrs. J. W. Dalziel, Mrs. Garfield Farr, Mrs. Wlm. Mitchell, Mrs. John Gillan, Mrs. Garnet Keffer. The tea table was beautifully decorated ’n red and- white, a bowl of white Mums surrounded by red and white tulle formed the centerpiece and red and" white candles burned in silver hold- ers. Mrs. McNeil was the recipient of lovely gifts and many beautiful Abouquets of flowers, among- th-em be- ing bouquets from the L.O‘.B.A. 982, the Ladies’ Aid and Young People’s Society of the Woodbridge Presbyt- -terian Church and also from Mr. and Mrs. Donald McKenzie, octogenar- ians. fr’ends of Mrs. McNeil. A tel.- grain was received from her nephew, “Mr. Jacob Shunk in .Mt. Dora, Flor- ida. As a fitting close for the occa- sion the Presbytcr'an choir rendered the anthem “Angel Voices Singing". 1 Mr. William Websl'er of Brampton ;and Mr. George McKechnie have 'm- lnouncrd their inten'lion of spending; the winter in Florida. Mr. Thomas Fenwick, a native of I'Toronto Gore and who as a youth ' went west to Scuris, Manitoba where’ he farmed and prospered, retiring‘ lsome years ago, spent a few weeks lwith old friends before leaving for i California. dances by five youths: from St. Chad’s Anglican Church, Toronto, to- gether with piano accordion selec- tions by Syd Bone of St. John’s Garâ€" rison A.Y.P.A. Miss Queenie Dum- bleton, local vocalist, sang. The com- mittee in charge included Vic Dumâ€" bleton, Alan Mack convener, Vera Smith, Queenie Dumbleton, Wilfred: Maxey, Maurice Lennox. Single unemployLd men'in North ‘ York drew their last cheques yester- day under the “one day a week” work plan started by council just a few weeks ago. In future they will be on relief. Deputy Reeve St. Clair Hurlbut and Councillor Harold Mountain re- ported to council yesterday after an interview with Hon. Er‘c Cross that the government would not aid such la york p1an.__ n,_ W OODBRIDGE The men will therefore go on the relief rolls, without working- for the aid they receive. Their vouchers will not be as much as the $3.40 weekly they received for their one day’s work. This Sunday, December 18th, isl White Gift Sunday, so bring your gifts to cheer somebody’s Christmas. Frank Robson presided at Young People’s Union meeting last Sunday evening. There was a good attendâ€" ance. The meeting opened with H) mm ‘254 and The Lord's Prayer. The lesson was from page 117 of the Hymnal. Jean Robson read a short story on Steps Downward. The topic was a paper on “Tragedy Around the ‘ Bend" and was read by Frank Rob- son. Hymn 239 and the Benediction brought to a close an interesting brought meeting. The 'casc of the play “Pleased To- Meecha" report a very successful ev- ening at Bolton last Friday. On‘ Saturday, December 10th the marriage of Miss Mary Hart and 'Mr. Hugh Lightboddy, both of T0- ronto, took place. Mr. Frank Piercey gave his niece away and Mrs; Pier- cey and Mrs. Lightboddy, mother of the groom, attended the bride. Af- ter the ceremony they attended the reception at the home of Mrs. Thos. D. Kinnear, Toronto. Mr. Ed. Bowen who has been ill for several weeks past was able to be out to church on Sunday. Friends were pleased to see him out again. Waywwm William Hall is home for a visit with his mother, brothers and SIS- ters. Many of Teston residents attend- ed the Country Fair at Maple on Saturday and report an enjoyable time. “Eat good and mind your own business”, said a rrtil‘ed farmer at Chatham who recently celebrated his 93rd birthday. For a lot of people the first item in his advice is very easy and the second very difficult. §*REE§';§‘E‘6msnmcs é Eagtfiagéam TN“? 31139 H We are now stocked to meet all your requirements in men’s and boys’ clothing Lg gFURSfi 5%}? Phone 49J ' ~Riéhmond Hill :33 between Toronto and Boston . . . . . . $20.00 Louisville . . . . $19.20 Denver . . . . . . - $41.70 RWWWMNW Langstaff Supplv Company A SILVER FOX FUR IS OUR SUGGES- TION FOR AN IDEAL CHRISTMAS PRESENT. We have them at greatly re- duced pfices, from $30.00 up. Hardwood Slabs COAL COKE Let us look after your every tailor- ing need. Men’s and Ladies’ Tailor- ing at most moderate prices. Phone and we will gladly call on you. RlCHM 0ND TAILOR TESTON WORK SHIRTS, OVERALLS, MITTS, ETC. Telephone Thornhill 73 ALBERTA COAL J. A. GREENE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15th, 1938. The death of Mrs. William Mar. shall came as a great shock to those who knew the family here. The fam- ily reside at lot 5, con. 2, Whit- church, and beside Mr. Marshall an only daughter Rexy survives. Mrs. Marshall died in York County Hos- pital on Monday, Dec. 5th. Funeral took place on Wednesday, Dec. 7th to Aurora Cemetery. MRS. GEORGE ALLEN STEWART The death took place on Tuesday, Dec. 6, of Mrs. Helen Riley Stewart, wife of the resident postmaster, Geo. A. Stewart, of Thistletown. Mrs. Stewart had been a resident of the district for 38 years and for 25 years had served as organist and choir leader for Thistletown United Church. She was loved and rememâ€" bered by a large number of friends, and will be very much missed in the community where she lived so many years. ‘,‘....... Her hus%and, a daughter, LOui-se, and a sister. Harriett M. Riley, sur- vive, one brother, W. A. Riley, hav- 1Lg passed away three weeks ago. WILLIAM CLARK William Clark, lifelong resident of the Toronto Gore, died at his h me on Lot 15. the tenth line. on Sun ay, December 11th. Mr. Clark, who was in his 7151: year, was born on the farm where he spent his entire life. He is survived by his widow, the former Margaret Ezard. one son, Howard. at home. and two daugh- +ers, Mrs. Eldridge Johnston, and Mrs. Robert Livingston, both resi- dent of the 10th line. Toronto Gore. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. John Bland. Funeral services were held' on Tuesday, December 13 with inter- ment in Nashville cemetery. OBITUARY VANDORF Denver . Montreal Memphis Telephone 17 7 $11.25 $28.35