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The Liberal, 2 Mar 1939, p. 5

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[cl-e of friends and! of the sincere Isympath'y extended to the bereaved Ifamily. At last Sunday’s morning [service Rev. J. D. Cunningham of :Richmond Hill Presbyterian Chur’ch mad-e touching reference to Marâ€" garet’s plas'sximg and‘ extended s'ymvâ€" lpathy to the family in the great loss they have sustained. Prior to her mariuage, Mrs. Furej, was M;s-s Margaret Thomson, and: her birthplace was Pus-linch. For. some time she resided at Richm-on"! H211. In religion she belonged to the Anglican faith. Surviving her are two nieces, Mrs. Wilfred Woodâ€" cock, with whom she resided, and Mrs. May Brown, Of this city, and and! a nephew, James Kerr, of Ham‘- “mm. The funeral was held‘ on Wed- nesday afternoon, February 22 from Truscott Brothers’ funeral home, thence to Killean cemetery for'in- LATE MARGARET WHITE The funeral of the late Margaret White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur White, Mill Street, Richmond Hill, was held‘ from St. Mary’s Ang- lican Church last Saturday afternoon and was very largely attended by friend-s and relative-s. Margaret paslsedl away suddenly in the Sick Children’s Hospital, Toronto, Tues-- dav, February 21st following an opâ€" eration, and her death cast a gloom over the entire community where she was so well known and) po‘pular with all who knew her. The funeral was held on her 13th rbfr’thd‘ay. The service was conducted by Rev. W. F. Wrixon, RectOr of St. Mary’s, who left .a sick bed’ to take charge of the funeral, and interment followmi in Richmondl Hill cemetery. Juvenile Court Hamilton of the 1.0. O.F. attended in a body and those attending- the service included many former school-mates and young friend's. The honorary pallbearers were Gloria Anderson, Lenore Dews- bury, Irene Rose, Helen Ransom, Kathleen Butler and Jean McCart- ney, and the active pallbearers: Merlin Graham, Stanley Baker, Murray Bowes, Kenneth- Shields, Dick Baker, Murray Hunt. A large number of beautiful flor- ‘al tributes were evidence of the esteem and' affection of a wide cit: LATE MRS. WILLIAM FUREY After a lingering illness, Mrs.- Margaret Furey, widow of Sergtg Major William Fure'y, late of the‘ Royz‘l Northwest M»ounted~ Police died Monday, February 20th at her home, 32 Dundurn street north,‘ Ham'lton. Her age was 86 years“ Prior to her marmage, Mrs. Furej. was MLss Margaret Thomson, and: her birthplace was Pus-linch. For. some time she resided at Richmzon"! thence termenlt Employee as a sectionman on the old Canadian Northern at Gormley for 25 years and retired for the last ten! years, Jalbez Thompson was laid to rest at H'eise Hill cemetery On February 12. He had been in de- clining health for some time before his death. The funeral was largely attended, service being: in charge of Rev. I. Bruubacher in the Mennonite Church at Gormley, assisted by Rev. A. T. Gooding._ Born in Yoi‘kshire, England, the late Mr. Thompson) came to Canada as a young man of nine-teen. In 1885 WW'“movaNWOVNOGGWQM THURSDAY, MARCH 2nd, 1939. BA fiRED RQCK CH ECKS ' LOCO-TESTED GOVERNMENT APPROVED ROCKS Get the highest govern- ment grades at low prices from L. T. REDMAN LATE J. THOMPSON Concord Phone Maple 2968 OBITUARY Mr. and mm LATE MRS. GRACE BOYNTON I The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon With private service at the home followedl by service in the [Victoria Square United Church in ‘charge of her pastor, Rev. J. Macâ€" dionia‘ldv' of Victoria Square United (Church, assisted 'by Rev. C. W. F01- !1ett of Richmond‘ Hill United Church. Pallbearers were 4 grandsons, Doni- alidI Boynton of Galt, Frank and iDouglas‘ Boynton- of Toronto, Harold l Sanderson of Richmond Hill, and -Ralph Boynton andE Ralph Perkins of Victoria Square. Interment foll- ll-owedl in Victoria Square Cemetery. daughters, Mary at home, and Mrs.i Sutton of Mt: Dennis, also three‘ sons, Fred- of M(n‘treal, and Frank and Wilham in Mound: Dennis. There are four grandchildren. For ten years now Mr. Thompson1 had: enjoyed a retired life aroundi G-orm‘ley where he was known to ev- erybody and to a large number of close friends who with the family! mourn his departure. Thirteen years ago he st fish-e loss of his beloved wife there survives the parents daughters» Mary at home, am Mrs. Grace Boynton, widow of the late Villiam Boynton, passed away Sunday, FGbruary 26th at the home of her son, Mr. Stanley Boynton, Victoria Square, after a short ill- ness, Mrs. Boynton, who ’before her marriage was Grace Caseley, was 'born at Newtonlbrook 85 years ago and lived in Markham Township all her licfe residing at Victoria Square the past fifty years. In 1881 she was married‘ to William Boynton of the third concession of Markham and he pred‘eceaisedl her 33 years ago last October. Of a ‘bright, cheerful disposition, Mrs. Boyn'ton enjoyed the esteem of a Wide circle of friends and took a keen interest in all worthwhile things of the church and district. Surviving her are 5 sons and one daughter, Wes- ley of Port Perry, William, Herbert and' Roy of Toronto, Stanley of Vic- toria Square. and Mrs. C. H. Sand- erson of RichmondI Hill, also one brother, Richard Caseley of Thorn- hdll, 19 grandchildren and one great grandchild. ALEXANDER McMILLEN The death occurred on: Sunday, February 26th of Alexander McMilâ€" len‘ at his home on the 9th conces- sion of King township. Mr. McMillan born a and 1iher lint" the pa was In the th and h is survived by his widow and three sons, Al-befit, Lawrence and Mel- bourn. The many beautiful floral trifbutes were evidence of the high esteem in which deceased was held. Funeral services were held Tues- day afternoon with interment in Maple cemetery. MRS. JOHN WATSON Mrs. John Watson, a native of Vaughan LOVVnSh'ip, died at Orange- ville on Saturday, February 25. Mrs. Watson, who was in her 75th year, was born at Down-sview. She lived in the Alton d3s‘tri‘ct for approxi- mately 50 years and moved to 01'- an'g-eville about 5 years ago. She is survived [by fcur daughters and one son. Funeral services were held from her late residence in‘ Orangevill-e on Tuesday afternoon. Interment was in Forest Lawn Cemetery. If a democratic form of govern- ment is replaced in any country, it is not the fault of the system it- self but it is discarded because the people of that country are incapable of governing themselves. he suffered d wife, but arents’ two Mr. Farley Mowatt, Richmond Hill. High School student will address the. Lions; C1be luncheon tonight on the swbject of “Birds”. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE ! “The regular monthly meeting- 10f :thle‘ \Vomen’s Institute w‘ll be held {in the Municipal Hall on Thursday. iMal'chl 9th at 3 rp.m. A talk -on fDental Hygiene will be given by Dr. iW. J. Mas‘on' at this meeting. Mr. G. Ye-rex attended the con vention of Norge refrigerator deal ers held in Toronto Wedmesday. The regular monthly meetlng 40f the Presbyterian W.M.S. was h’eld: this afbernoon at the home of Mrs. G. Yerex, Markham Road. A St. Patrick’s, supper will ‘be- served by the Women’s As-sociat‘ion' of the Preflbyterian‘ Church Fl‘i‘d‘as‘ evening, March 17th., Ladies, Miss» Grace Ausvnin. Mrs. K Shieldué; Gents, W. COX, T. Newt/on Lucky draw, Mrs. J. Lley. The annual‘ Convention of the On!â€" flario Horticultural Amoeiation is beiffg held this Thursday Itln'd‘ Friday in the King Edward; Hotel, Toronto. fliwo sessions each day and a banâ€" t1uet on Thurs-ditty evening when Judge Mott and Hon. P. M. Dewan will be guest. speakers. Prize winners at the Orange Eu- chre last Thursday evening‘ were: Congratulation-SI are extended to Mrs. Joseph Graham, Arnold Street, who celebrated her eighty-sixth birthday on» Saturday last, February 25th. During the day friend‘s called to extend best Wishes and‘ she was the recipient of many beautiful flowâ€" ers, gifts and cards. Quite a number of villagers are planning to attend the Oratm-ical Contest of the North York Temper- ance Fed'erationv to be held at Queen‘svillle on Friday evening, 3rd - - -- t Rev. and Mrs. 'C,. W. Follett at- tendedfithe reception tendered by the Ministers’ Wives Association of the United Church in St. Paul’s Chuvch, Avenue Road, Toronto, on Monday evening hast. The feature of thd evening was an address by the veniâ€" eralble and popular Rev. Dr. W. H.- Hincks on- ‘Sixty Years in- the Min»- istry.” i;ns‘t. Supper wiau be served at 7 o‘clock and an interesting program will follow. H‘th‘ School Gymnashnn on the ( eninvg of Tuesday, March 7th at o’clock. Everybody welcome. PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST l ‘The annual Publ’c Sp-eak ng Con-; test of the pupils ‘of Richmond Hilll Public School will lbe held in the. SAINT PATRICK TEA 'The Women’s Association of the Umi‘ted Church will .serve a Saint Patrick tea in the school room on March 14th beginning at 5.30. Evâ€" erybody welvcome. CARD 0F THANKS The family of the late Mrs. Grace Boynton desire to extend their heart- felt thanks- to relatives, friends and neighbours for the many acts of kindness, sympathy extended‘ and! a|1¢s'o the rbeautiful fl‘orlafl‘ tributes in their recent lbereavement. PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST AT PRESBYTERIAN Y.P.S. The Prelslbyter’an‘ Young People’s Society held‘ a Pulb‘lic Speaking- Conr- test on Monday evening at their reg- ular meeting. The “three contestants taking part were Mis‘s‘es Elva Youn'g, Lillian Barker and! Bill Pollard. Sufis~ jects of their prepared speeches were: “India our Missionary Pro- ject”, “Time, Talent and Treasury", “Progress- and Agriculsture”, respecâ€" tively. The three judges for this coniest were Miss Wesley and Miss Kirby of Thornhll‘lxl, and Mr. C‘ald» well of Richmond Hill. The winner of this contest was Lillian Barker. Despite threatening cold weather and more or less badi reads a good crowd attended the /auction; sale at John Spence’s' farm on the 6th con- cession. of Whibchurch Wednesday of last week. The outstanding feature of the sale was the price paid for h-ogs. A sow with eleven: young sold for $80, the :buyer being a Scafboro man, who also thought other sows at from $50 ‘0 $75 each. Young pigs unflm' 95 “Wm” 51“!“ at $9.75. The sale totalled close to $2500 Mr. William Tyndall of Senl‘ac; [skatvchevwam is visiting his mother rs. J ohm Tyndall, Richmond Street rd‘ other relatives here. ‘ Social and Personal THE LIBERAL. RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO SOW AND 11 PIGS SELL FOR 880 Interesting and instructive mov- ing pioture .prcgrams are announceé for Stouffville, Unionville and Newâ€" market for next week by Allis- Chalmens organizations. They will be shown in Uniorwille hall next Wednesday evening at 7.30, at Stouffville Friday afternoon, and‘ Newmal‘ket Thursday afternoon. The soil conservation pictures should be of special interest and other reels show this high grade machinery in operation on Ontario farms. Every- one is invited. See adv. on the front page of this issue. BURNETT-COSGROVE ‘ St. Mary’s Church, Richmond Hill,l was the scene of a. pretty wedding Wednesday morning, Feb. 15 when Mary Dorothy Cosgrove, only daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Cos- grove, Bond Lake, became the bride of Walter Burnett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burnett. Father Keane officiated. Mrs. Orsrter played the wedding music and the cho‘r and Mr. Green sang during the signing of the register. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gray tailored suit with navy (blue .eccess- cries and silver fox fur. Her corâ€" sage was of roses and lrilyâ€"of-the- valley ard she carried a pearl ros‘ ary. the gift of her aunt, Sister Mary Regan of the Sisters of Ser- vice. The lbride was 2ttended by her cousin, Miss Callislta Kaiser, who Were a Suez dress and’ hat With sable cape and a cars-age of roses and! grape hyacinths. Francis Regan, cousin of the briide, was best man. A reception was held afterwards at the home of the bride’s parents, at which immediate relattives were pre- sent. The bride’s mother received in: black crepe, silver-trimmed, and wore a corsage of roses and carna- tions. After the receplt‘iorn the couple left on a Short honeymoon and upon their return will reside in Toronlto. wedding- Mr. Gree of the re by her fa‘ tailored s iJONES, Peterâ€"At his la‘e residence, ILot 3-0, Concession 3. Vaughan town- ‘thilp, on Monday, February 27, 1939. the above address MOndIay, the 27th Just, at 2.30. In-ferment folb0weti in [St Phiuip’s Cemetery, Unsiomv‘ill-e. ' The funeral service was heldJ at l EUCHRE A Euchre in aid of the Rich‘mondx Hill Flute Band will be held in the Orange Hall on Friday. ‘March 3rd'. DIED BOYNTON, Grace Caseley ~ At the home of her son, Mr. Stanley Boyn- ton, Victoria Square, Sundlay, Febru- ary 26, 1939, Grace ‘Caseley, widow of the late William Boyn‘ton, in her 86th year, mother of Wesley, Will, chbcrt, Roy, Stanley and Mrs. C. H. Sanderson. Good prizes A private sewice was held’ at the above address on Tuesday, 28th in- stant, followed [by puib1"c service in Victoria Square United Church at 2.3-0. Interment took place adjoin- ing cemetery. McMILLLEN, Alexanderâ€"At his late residence, Lot 8, Concession 9, King township, on Sunday, February 26 1939, Alexander MrciMfil‘l‘en, beloved husband» of Louisa Rum‘ole, father of Albert, Lawrence, MeYlbourn. The funeral service Tues-day, February. 28 Interment followed‘ at SHUNK, Silasâ€"On Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1939, at his Late residence, 46 Wheeler Avenue, Toronto, Silas Shunk, beloved! husband! of Jennie Blough, in his Tlst year. DO‘B, Robert Wesleyâ€"~At Pottage- ville, on February 26, 1939, Rolbert Wesley Dolb, «beloved; husband of 'Mary Kelllsg and! father of Lorm, George Arnold, Effie Blanchard and Cecil, in his 70th year, The service was held Saturdlay, Feb. 25, a't 1.30‘ mm. and interment fohlowed at Maple, Ontario. Pe'éer Jones, {beloved husband of, Elizabeth Burr, in his 77th year. The funeral service was held‘ on Wednesday, March 151:, at 2 p.m. Interment followedl'finl Maple ceme- tery. The funeral service was‘ heLd‘ at his late residence, Lot 29, Concesâ€" sion 7, King, on Tuesday, February 218, at 2 pm. Interment followed in Kettlebe Cemetery. FUCKERING, James H.â€"â€"At his late residence, Uniorwille, on. Friday, Feb. 24, 1939, James H. Puckerin-g', beloved husband of Jane Dukes. ADDED NIGHT FOR COMMENCEMENT So great has been the demand“ for tickets for the Richmond Hill High School annrual “Com- mencement” that it has been found‘ necessary to have an addâ€" ed performance Monday night. Monday night all will ‘be rush .seats, and the prices the same, 50 and 35 cents. FREE MOVING PICTURES WEDDING was held on at 2.30‘ pm. Maple. ‘very 3 1 the x l IIHL 5dding when flush- . Cos- brid e a and Keane :1 th e O E 3 3 3 § § 3 d 3 gm § 3 3 3 3 3 i 3 3 0 3 3 3 rr'iage 1 gray 'Ccess- r cor- 1f-the- '1 r05» Sister ‘f Ser-s ed Aby‘ r.Vvho vflbh roses Regan, The play “Dying to Live”, a riot- ous farce in 3 acts, will be presented by Maple Presbyterian YOung Peo- pl-e’s Guil-d, in Maple Community Hall Friday, March 3rd at 8.15 pm. Ad- mission, adults 25c., children 15c. Euchre and‘ Dance held every Wed- nesday evening in Richvale School. Euchre starts at 8.30 sharp. Danc- ‘klg to 1 a.m. Good prizes. Royal Arcadian Orchestra. Billy Hole,‘ manager. | WWOMOON ooowooommmuow Richvale Girls’ SeWing‘ Club are holding a Euchre in Richvale School, Stop 22A Yonge Street, on Monday, March 6th at 8.30 pan. sharp. Six prizes. Proceeds for material for club. Come and help the girls. MM“”OM9MWW“WOOOOOOOOO¢QOMOW5) iCleaning and Pressing: °=°=O=IOI COMMEN CEMENT HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM Friday and Saturday, March 3, 4 RICHVALE SOCIAL CLUB 111: has good, vx'hsolreusome comedy, nice romance, and: an occaside bit of drama. It": ail very pleasant, very musing, and compfleteI'y satisfactory entertainmemst. JANET GAYNOR - ROBT. MONTGOMERY - FRANCHO’I‘ TONEin “ THREE LOVES HAS NANCY ” Bright, cheerful, humvoa'owsj entertainmenm with strong heart appeal for every member of the family. Sparkling, gay, sophisticated comedy expertly handled by a clever cast, aided ‘by smart dialogue and charming: settings. TWO snows â€" 7.3T 31187353707." SATURDAY MATINEE 2.00 PM. EUCHRE AT RICHVALE A Musical Comedy by May and John Dodge Special Permission Willis Music C0., Cincinnatti Caste and Chorus directed by Misses Smith and Izzard Students’ Orchestra directed by Mr. A. Melecci Scenery by Mrs. K. Anderson and Roy Plewman- ' Costumes by Misses Broad and Jones and Students’ Committee Richmond Hill Phone 49.]; DON’T OVERLOOK OUR DEPENDABLE CLEANING AND PRESSING SERVICE EVERY SEAT RESERVED 50c. and 35c. ~ SOLD OUT Repeat performance Monday evening. Same prices. All Rush Seats RiéfiMdifib'fiitififéfé FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MARCH 3 - 4 MICKEY ROONEY LEWIS STONE - CECILIA' PARKER in “ OUT WEST WITH THE HARDYS ” PLAY AT RECHMOND TAILO RS Expert and dependable cleaning and press- ing service is what we offer to the people of this district. You value your clothing and should be satisfied with nothing less. Our years of experience and our record as an established business in this community is your guarantee. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, MARCH 8 - 9 JUDY GARLAND - FREDDIE BARTHOLOMEW in “ LISTEN DARLING ” THE LITERARY SOCIETY PRESENTS MONDAY & TUESDAY, MARCH 6 - 7 GRACIE FIELDS â€" VICTOR McLAGLEN in “ WE’RE GOING TO BE RICH ” An wproarious, rough and tumble comedy 0:0! 8:00 RM. SHARP ALSO MONDAY. MARCH 6TH THE GYPSY ROVER PRESENTATION OF PRIZES FRIDAY EVENING ONLY MAPLE TODAY, THURSDAY, MARCH 2 J. A. GREENE 16th Annual 0:0! 0:0 owing to illness of the Rector. All cordially invited to worship with ST. MARY’S CHURCH (Anglican) RICHMOND HILL Rector: Rev. W. F. Wrixon, LII. SecondI Sunday in Land: 11 a.m.â€"Morning Prayer and Sen- men. 3 p.m.â€"Sunday School. 7 p.m.â€"Evening Prayer ami Se!“ mon. Lenten Service T‘mmsday cancelled A. S. Farmer LICENSED AUCTIONEE‘R 17 YEARS EXPERIENCE Gormley R.R. No. 1 Telephone Stouffville 6312 IOEO OEOE==O§K£9 PAGE

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