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THURSDAY, JANUARY 26th, 1939. W WEEKLY NEWS NOTES FROM THE UNIONVILLE DISTRICT Enthusiasm and merriment were [ship Hall for children. The United intermingled at the Ice Carnival in Church choir led the singing in the Crosby Memor;al Rink last Wednes- evening, Rev. McEwan installed the dav night when, under exceptionally !new executive and Rev. B. .‘vlacGregâ€" fine Conditions. the ice surface was or addressed the meeting. The ladâ€" crowdcd with participants in gay and 1cs of the several Sunday schools in humorous costumes. ,Ifnionville entertained the visitors Contests and races were conducted for dinner and supper. Mr. .las. Ley. I Social and Personal Don’t miSs the Lions Club carnival ‘at the Richmond Hill arena tonight. the held Friday, February the third. week for Clearwater, Florida, where they will spend the winter months. THE LIBERAL RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO The annual bridge and euchre of School and Home Club will he Professor and Mrs. Chant left this Nobleton Resident Celebrates Birthday Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Atkinson v.1" Nobleion wrre “At Home" to al- ::io~1 40 invited relatives and friends on Saturday. January 21st, it being PAGE I‘IVB COUNTY COUNCH.NOTES Reeve John Warren of East York iHarris. “County Council should 1:9 and Reeve Earl Toole of W'hitchurch ‘ t'hanldrul for having a man like Cos:â€" Iwere elected County Commssioners niissioner Dr. Hugh M. Cooke to cit ,and other officials elected were: after their Interests.” lIIouse of Refuge, Reeve James Ren-l Sundry hospitalization colleciéim inle of :tIullilIulIl and Reeve E refunds from old age pull- :fi ,iMorton of North Gwillimbury; York " totalled $17,160, an increase of $7933?" ,County liospital Commissioner, Depâ€" over the collections of 1937, 35!. a». l ....-.i rnest with G. W. Perkins as master ceremonies and with Dalton Rumney, Mrs. John Brown and J. J. Maynard acting as judges. In the fancy dress contest the folâ€" lowing winners were announced â€" Comic costumes, Mrs. J. W. Russell. Ken Deacon; Oriental costume, Nancy Rae; best pair, Dorothy Stiver and Carol Trunk, first, and Grace Perk- ins and Shirley Brown, second; best ladies’ costume, Audrey McMul-len and Evelyn Hurrell; public school boys’ race, in costume, Bill Harper; public school girls’ race, in ecstume, Clara Ccnnell; ladies’ open race, Betty Rae; first boys’ race, Buster Sa'biston; second boys’ race, Buster Roberts; men's open race, C. Gra- ham; mixed pairs’ race, Betty Rae and Fred Petchford. A satisfactory report was submittâ€" ed to the members of the Unionvillle public library by the secretary, Mrs. G. G. Maynard, at the annual meet- ing held in the library rooms. grants from township and province a good sum was raised principally by entering to stock sales in the neighborhood and to the York County Jersey Breeders’ Association banquet. One hundred and five worn books have been repaired, one hundred dis- carded, besides purchasing an indef- inite number of the latest books on order. Mrs. W. J. Russell; vice-president, of. The 1 board had a busy year; besides the‘ ‘of tile and brick. Eactive work in 1923. I iwife in her 72nd. ‘sons and three daughters, all living. I I i The new board includes: President, ; 94 years, and Harry Lapp. SB. both i veteran Sunday school workers, spoke briefly. Officers elected are: Hon. Presi- dent, James Ley; Past President. W'. F. Reesor; President, J. L. William- son; First Vice, E. Avison; Second Vice, Don Ratcliffe; Secretary-Trea- surer, E. J. Stiver. On Monday, January 23, Mr. and Mrs. John Snowball celebrated the golden anniversary of their wedding at their home in Unionville. Mrs. Snowball was Ellen Spence before marriage and was a native of Yorkshire, England. Mr. Snowball, lson of Ann Glue and John Snowball. also of Yorkshire, was born on Lot ,8, seventh concession of Markham. ,They were married by Rev. J. A. iC'hapman in the old Methodist par- lsona-ge on Victoria st., in the house .now occupied by Wild‘ur Lat'mer. The ,bridesmziid was Miss Margaret Tor- 'rance, afterwards Mrs. William Snowball. wife of the groomsman. Mr. Snowball, with his father and I brothers, Robert and William, did a thriving business in the manufacture He is now in his 80th year and his They have six They are, Arthur, Wilbert and John, Markham; Robert, Stouffvil‘le; Ern- est and Harold, Unionville; Mrs. Foster Wagg, Stouffville; Mrs. Al- bert West-land, Toronto, and Mrs. Mrs. A. E. Millnier; secretary, Mrs. Shank, Buffalo. They are members G. G. M'aynard‘; treasurer, S. Hul‘cheson; directors, Mrs. W. M. Young, Mrs. Sabiston, Mrs. Dyinond, Miss Sommerville and Ewart Stiver. There are seventy-seven members. H. lof the United Church. CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH Unionville Pastorâ€"Rev. A. E. Owen In addition to the books purchased 10 a,rn,Â¥("huych School, four educational magazines are on] order. I Congregations- that filled even the aisles of the United Church in three sessions with an overflow meeting in the Lutheran Church in the even- ing, greeted the 70th annual con- vention of Markham Township Re- ligious Education Council last Thurs- day morning, afternoon and evening. The morning session was taken up principally with reports of the vari- ous departments of the work by E. J. Stiver, Miss Davis, Helen Rowâ€" botham, Lambert Stouffer, Don Rat- cliffe, F. Gee, Mrs. Archie Little, Rev. Fuller, Rev. M. Atkinson, Mrs. M. R. Hoover, Mrs. Henb Smith, J. Forster, George MacIntosh and Rev. W. Lehman. The president and Walter Atkin- son reported on their visits to thel 32 schools in the district. The ad- dress of the afternoon was delivered by Rev. J. A. .Tuer, of Agincourt, I 11 a.m.â€"“The Meaning of the Sacra- ments.” 7 p.m.â€"“A Doctor Gives His Story of Christ." 8 p.m.â€"Fireside Hour. from Baker’s Hill. Baker choir EBENEZER UNITED CHURCH 1.30 p.m.â€"Church School. 2.30 p.m.â€"“The Meaning Sacraments." of the MAPLE A large number of members of the United Church Young PeOple's Union enjoyed a Toboggan party at the home of Mir. and Mrs. George Crooks on Monday evening. At the close of the evening lunch and coffee were served. 'The Park Lawn Dramatic Club of Toronto are presenting a play en- titled “George in a Jam” in Maple He retired from I The pupils of Mr. Scott's class in in the school Friday afternoOn at 3.30 in aid of the cocoa fund. The many friends of Mr. J. York, proprietor of the Rosebud Cafe will be pleased to know that he was able to return home from the General Hospital on Monday, and is pro- ,gressmg very favorably. Mr. Dougal Kerr of Kerr Broth- ,ers was taken to Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, on Sunday where he under- went on operation for appendicitis. ‘Friends will be glad to hear he is improving satisfactorily. UNITED CHURCH W.M.S. The regular monthly meeting of the Afternoon Auxiliary of the W0- man’s Missionary Society will be held in the United Church School Room on Thursday, February 2nd at 3 p.m. Mrs. A. L. Phipps will reâ€" ,view the 4th chapter of the Study Book and the delegates who attend- ed the Centre Presbyterial' will give their reports. All ladies are cordial- ly invited. EUCHRE The Boy Scout Auxiliary are held ,McPherson, Stop 24, Yonge Street, lThursday. February 2nd. Prizesu iEverybody welcome. Fl ORAL TEA ‘The United Church Women’s As- sociation Floral Tea. Tuesday, Feb- ruary 14th. Supper served at 6.30 jfollowcd by entertainment. MAPLE FIRITMEN TO HOLD DANCE FEBRUARY 7TH A dance will be held in the Com- mim'iy llall. Maple Tuesday evening, Feliiunry 7th under the auspices of Ntip‘e Fire Brigade. Century Boys Orchestra will provide the 'muâ€" sic for danc'ng. Admission 35c. Lunch provided. Everyone invited to attend. 3.1m I’RESBYTFPI.\N CHURCH HELD ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of Richmond lHlll Presbyterian church was held‘ Tuesday evening and was featured by encouraging reports from all orâ€" a’aniza‘ions. timn. the Women’s hrrnches all reported a year of pro- gress and achievement. Previous‘ to the meeting supper was served to members of the congregation by the ladies of the church. The auditor‘s the Public School will hold a bazaar i ing a Euchre at the home of ers. S: ‘ The Women’s Associa-l Missionary Soâ€", c’ety. the Sunday School and: other; the 80th birthday of Mr. Atkinson. The guests sat down to a hot fowl dinner, which was greatly enjoyed by all. Mr. Atkinson opened all his birth day gifts during the afternomi and made a suitable reply to his guests for their kindness in remembering him so well. Speeches were made by Bill“. J. McBride, Toronto: Mr. M. Smith, Edecley; Dr. Angus Atkinson, God- erich; M r. Albert Maw, Minesing, and several others. A letter was read from Dr. A. E. Atkinson, Buffalo, txtending congratulations, also ex- pressing his regrets for not being able to be present, and a gift from himself and family” A daughter from North Bay who was unable to Ibe present sent a suitable gift. All sang “For he is a jolly good fellow" and “Should old acquaintance be forgot.” The guests sat down to a sumptu- ous repast at the tea hour, the chief feature of this meal being the nicely decorated birthday cake, wi-‘h its 80 'pink candles, which were extinguish- ed by Mr. Atkinson. All dispersed to their homes feel- ing they had a grand time together, and wishing their father, uncle and .friend, many returns of this happy occasion. Mr. Atkinson is the last surviving member of a family of 13 brothers i and sisters. He is the youngest lchild of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thos. ’Atkinson of the 3rd concession of ,‘Elobicoke. near Smithfield. He, with all his brothers and sisters, was born and raised on the homestead. l CANADIAN (‘ORI’ REUNION I’II'TI’RF. COMING AGAIN TO NORTH YORK l A crowded house of Veterans and :their friends greeted tl‘e first show- ing here of the Corp Reunion pic- ‘tures last Thursday night at the ,Nmih York Veferans Club, and ow- ing to popular demand will be shown ;again soon when the Veterans can lbring their wives and kiddies. Watch these columns for the date. This Friday night. is a free night for Veterans when the Canadian Corp Council will do us the honour of a visit to our club house. Re- freshments and a good concert party 1will round out a real evening, so jccme along Vets and meet the boys .who are guiding the destiny of the Vets. Dance this Saturday evening with good orchestra. All Veterans will get a hearty welcome any time at this club. TOBOGGAN PARTY The United Church Young PeOple’s Society will hold a torboggan party on Monday evening. Those who do . hibition dealing principally with parental ex- ample, influence and responsibility. Sam Gough conducted the musical part, assisted by the Wideman male quartette. An afternoon session conducted by Community Hall on February 8th. under the auspices of Hope Unitcd Church. The W. A. of Hope United Church lheld their January meeting in the lSunday School Room on Thursday report showed church finances in a ,not wish to go tolbogganing may healthy condition and general pro- , come to the church where there will gress of all work of the church. was be a recreational program for them. shown to be very encouraging and Those going tolbogganing will meet satisfactory. The minister, Rev. J. 'at the church at 7 p.m. D. Cunningham, presided. ’ Miss Lewis was held in the Town- EXPERT Shoe Repairing 67 Yonge St. Richmond Hill BOBYK I Proprietor All Kind of Shoes, Rubber & Goloshes repaired here Skates sharpen-ed , All Work Guaranteed All Kind of Men’s Rubbers and Work Boots iafternoon. The afternoon. The af- lternoon was spent in quilting. Sup- Ipei' was served by group 1, Mrs. E. :Orr. Mrs. F. Jones, Mrs. W. Burns. Table collection 87.75. Mrs. (Rev.) E. Huenergard is visa iting in Detroit and other points in Michigan. PURPLEVILLE A large crowd of friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Harry IWatson gathered at their home on [Thursday evening, January 19th in ‘the form of a farewell party. Mr. |Watson has sold his farm and is Imoving to a farm near Stroud. . Norman Sloan read the following laddress and Albert Kerr and Bob for sale here lSloan, on behalf of the neighbours, l NORTH YORK TOWNSHIP VETERANS’ ASSOC. CANADIAN CORPS ASSOC. , ‘ MEMORIAL HALL Newtonbrook “VETERANS SHUN” Open Night for All Veterans Iriday, Jan. 27th 8.30 p.m. Guest of Honour, Col. C. E. Reynolds, D.S.0., M.C., Pres. Can. Corps Assoc. and others Good Entertainment Refreshments Admission FREE “Come and really get together for all Veterans come.” 'with music by the Clu‘bine Brothers. .several years wigiivggtvflq mm ' ' f ' ' ‘ presented a lovely studio couch. Mr. and Mrs. Watson and Family: Friends and neighbours have as- sembled here with you this evening with mixed feelings of pleasure and regret. We delight in spending a few hours with you both in your home and in making this a joyous, .happy -. and . long-toebe-remembered DIED KILLA'Mâ€"At Toronto General Hos- pital on Wednesday. Jan. 25, 1939 Frank W. Killam, beloved husband of Emma Stinscn. in his 5.2ndr year. The late Mr. Killam is res-ting at the funeral parlors of Wright & Taylor, Richmond Hill, where fun- eral service will be held Fri., Jan. 27th at 3 p.m. Interment Richmond Hill Cemetery. NEWTON, Bertram G.â€"Suddenly, at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Friday, January 2‘0th, 1939, Bertram G. Newton, beloved husband of Dora Colwill, of 82 Coady Avenue, and brother of Ivy G. and Harry D. New- ton. Funeral service was held at chapel of McDougall & Brown, 1491 Dan- forth Avenue, Monday. Interment Toronto Necropolis. MACKENZIE, Lydia Ann Addisonâ€" At Woodlbridge on Thursday, Janu- ary 19, 1939, Lyidia Ann Addison, be- loved. wifeof Donald Mackenzie, in .heri8i4th year, dear mother off-Mrs. occasion, but we cannot express the feeling of *regret when we realize you are leaving this community, and steps take you from our midst and brings about changes. We deeply cherish the memory of Mr. and Mrs. Watson as true friends and worthy neighbors, always ready to lend a helping hand. ' As a’ slight token of remembrance and friendship, we ask you to ac- cept this couch, which will serve to remind you of the friends you have made and the esteem in which you are held. We all join heartily in wishing you prosperity, good health and happiness in your new heme. Mr. Watson thanked them in a few well chosen words. The evening was spent in dancing, and Peter Craib as floor manager. J. W. Dalziel, Edgeley, Mrs. T. W. Curry, Buckhannon, West Virginia, Major A. A. and the late Sergeant Ross Mackenzie. Resting at her late residence, No. 7 highway, Woodbridge, the funeral service was held at Woodibridge Presbyterian Church on Saturday, January 2131:, at 2.30. Interment fol- lowed at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Ce- metery, Vaughan township. A BAD SQUAWKER “That tenor has a voice like a CARD 0F THANKS We wish to thank our neighbors .and friends for their many acts of kindness and sympathy during Mr. Haig’s illness and death. â€"Mrs. Wm. Haig, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bennett. RICHMOND HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. J. D. Cunningham, B.D., Minister Sunday, January 2‘9th 11 a.m.â€"“He restoreth my Soul." 2.30 p.m.â€"Sunday School. 7 p.iiI.â€"“I.istening to the Spirit.” No one was ever corrected by 5211'- casm: Crushed perhaps, if the sar- casm was clever enough â€"â€" but drawn nearer to Godâ€"never. ST. MARY’S CHURCH (Anglican) RICHMOND IIILL Rector: Rev. W. F. Wrixon, L.Th. Sunday, January 29th, 1939 11 a.m.â€"â€"â€"Morning Prayer and Ser- mon. Solo by Miss Doreen John- son. 3 p.m.â€"Sunday School. 7 p.m.â€"Evening Prayer and Ser- mon. , r If you are connected with any church we shall be glad to have you wor- ship with us. Annual Vestry meeting Monday at 8 p.m. Choir practice at home of Miss L. Frisby, Baker Ave. RICHMOND HILL UNITED CHURCH Rev. C. W. Follett, B.D., Pastor Sunday, January 29th 11 p.m.â€"Sermon Subject: “The Un- finished Story.” saw-mill," said the woman with a 2.45 p.m.â€"Sunday School. All Do- sensitive ear. partments. “I wouldn’t say that,” replied her 7 p.m.â€"Vesper Service. Old Gospel husband. “What do you know about it?” Hymns and brief address. The pas- tor 0t both services. Chblce musi- “I was in the lumber busineSs, for cal features at all services. The help Some sawmills don’t sound so bad.” you get in church on Sunday is a tonic for the whole week. Come. ‘uty-Rccve William Stivcr of East. Gwillimbury; Canadian National Ex- representatives. Deputy- lReeve Hooper of Markham and Depâ€" jutyâ€"Reeve C. P. Cashman of York Township; Royal Wonter Fair repreâ€" sentative, Deputy-Reeve St. Clair lllurl'bert of North York; Children’s’ :Aid Commissioners, Reeve Robert. IClark of Leaside, Deputy-Reeve Alan jWhelcr of Scarboro and Deputy- Reeve William Boddy of North York; ‘Mothers‘ Allowance Board, Mrs. A. ,‘E. Pugsley of Sutton and Deputy- iRceve Boynton Weldrick of Vaughan Township; Old Age Pension Board, lReeve Stanley Osborne of East. Gwil- dimbury, Reeve Robert Ainsworth of . Mimico. I Hospitalization Costs Hospitalization costs for indigent patients in the 26 municipalities of the County of York totalled $239,754 iduring 1938, Commissioner Dr. Hugh 3M. Cook informed c0unty council in ‘ his annual report. Of this sum, $235,454 was paid to hospitals in Toronto and the county, and $4,300 to municipal nurses and doctors for the care of obstetrical cases in homes. The total expenditure compares favorably to hospitalization costs of the past four years, when it is con- sidered $250,842 was expended in 1937, $262,124 in 1936, and $293,411 in 1935. York County Council’s share ithe cost totals $118,655, which $12,000 less than budgeted: for. “Hospitalization costs were curbed in spite of the fact that relief rolls. in the larger suburban municipalities increased,” declared Warden Gordon of is l Cooke stated. Number of indigent patients for in: 12 months was given as 4,379, um- gpami to 4,209 for 1937. | __‘. ‘ Look For Reduced Levy ‘ York County not only balanced if ;budget in 1938 for the sixth m sccutive time but realized 3 51111129 of $27,585, the annual report of :‘ma finance committee showed. Because of the financial” starving Warden Gordon Harris indicated that the county tax rate this year may he slashed from 8 mills t0 6 mills. T‘s: new rate will be struck 50mm this week. A new policy of prep‘ayinig count-r levies which reduced interest may, on funds for department expenditzrfis and a curbing of administration of justice expenditures were held largo)- Ily responsible for the surplus. Total expenditures for the yes: iwere $986,863. Revenue from fine; llicenses and fees amounted to wt 804. Hospitalization costs, interest a! land reforestation and county prop» erty costs were well within the W get estimates. Of $130,000 budge/Tb- ed for hospitalization only $118,6fl‘ was expended. and only $5,300 was paid out in interest rates compare. to an estimated $12,000. 01‘ a total levy of $996,423 083 $82,501 remains outstanding. RICHVALE SOCIAL CLUB Euchre and Dance held every Wes}â€" nesday evening in Richivale Selim Euchre starts at 8.30 sharp. Dana- ing to 1 a.m. Good prizes. F. 3'3 Arcadian Orchestra. Billy Rain, manager. OOQWWQ”WOWOWWMMWOOWOQW Richmond llill Commencing ._]N_ Friday, Jan. 27th- Sponsored by Pupils of Mr. Scott’s Room ALL PROCEEDS IN AID OF SCHOOL COCOA FUND TEA AND CAKE SERVED IN COCOA ROOM IN THE MAIN HALL THERE WILL BE A VARIETY OF WARES ON SALE, FISH POND, AND OTHER FEATURES Everybody Welcome and Your Patronage is Solicited to Aid in this Commendablc School Enterprise i E i g 2 i z i i l i i i l 2 i i Public School at 3.30 p.m. $6WGOWOOOWOOONOWWOOWMWONGé it ,QEE .: .- x... i :‘M‘: In ., mm- ..-â€"...§.. l; flow-1'. .w .' 'IWO SIIOIVS â€"- 7.30 find 9.30. SATURDAY MATINEE 2.00 PM. Porter. A Western Melodrama. life in a middle class family. ' MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 30 - 31 FEB. 1 RONALD COLEMAN - FRANCES DEE - BASIL RATIBONE in -“ IF I WERE KING "’ Exceptionally fine in every way is this» highly entertaining story. Here is one of the best. pictures that has come to the screen in many It is a credit to Frank Lloyd, the producer and director, moons. who has blended action, romance brilliant performances by Ronald Coleman, Basil Rambone. Frances Dee and Ellen Drew. In fact, Coleman has never done better work. TODAY: THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 JEAN PARKER - ERIC LINDEN in “ ROMANCE OF THE LIMBERLOST ” This is a human, earthly and appealing melodrama of the swamp folk. Based on the novel “Girl of the lumber-lost" by Gene Straw â€" ALSO â€" “ YOUTH MARCHES ON ” This picture is uniqueâ€"Because youth made and played in it) the courage and vision of youth is, its chief appeal, every real Canadian-â€" man, woman, boy and girlâ€"will be inspired by it. FRIDAY 1&1 SATURDAY; TROJAN: '27 I 23 GENE AU'I‘RY - SMILIE BURNETT in “ WESTERN JAMBOREE'” | Action â€"- music -â€" comedy. Also LEW AYRES - RUTH iHUSSEY - ROBERT YOUNG in “ RICH MAN, POOR GIRL ” Clean entertaining picture, presents the story of wholesome home TWO FEATURES and comedy effectively. It has THURSDAY. FRIDAY. SATURDAY. _FEBRUARY 2 - 3 -, 4 . . MICKEY ROOva . SPENCER TRACY in “ BOYS’ TOWN ” This is base& on a real life institution, Father Flanagan’s Commitmâ€" ity near Omaha. Nebraska. devoted to the rehabilitation of wayw In the film Spencer Tracy is the priest and Hither Rooney an "mcorrigible lad who after aImOFt wrecking the entiire plan of the community is trwuebt to see the lie-ht. ,.xcellenh. Don’t: m iboys. ard ins ., . it. ‘ X'lw 's'i