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a little gift for you, for your desk and we hope it will Iblot out all our mistakes of the past. We mean well but. our in'k runs very blotchy at times. Kindly accept with our good wishes and our hearty appreciation of your faithful and untiring‘ efforts in the interests of the choir of our church. Misses Elsie and Edna Kef'fer as- sisted the Richmond Hill Presbyter- ian Church- Choir at their Mother’s Day sewice Sunday, May 14th. ' Undoubtedly we have tried- your patience at times in work at choir practice. We know you are too jolly and good natured not to fovgive our shortcmm'ngs. It is our aim to co-operate with you in thebest interests in the work of our choir and| in this we assure your loyal support. We have "brought Miss Lorraine Fierheller of Au- rora, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Manning was successful in win- ning two first class hOnors and one third prize for singing at the York County Musical Festival held last week in Aurora United Church. This .‘ the third year Lorraine has won fire gold medal. This year there were thirty-five contestants. Con- gratulations! Mr. and Mrs. A. Snider spent the week-end with friends in Kingston. The Y.P.U. meeting of the United Church on Monday evening was in charge of Douglas Crook, citizenship convenor. The scripture was read by Mrs. Armstrong and] Margaret Gale. Mrs. Robeson led in- prayer. several numbers were given by the orchestra. Rev. Davis of King was the guest speaker. Next Tuesday evefling the Society will join in a social evening with Edgeley Y.P.U. Hope Sunday School Anniversary will be held Sunday, May ‘28. Rev. Douglas Davis of King will preach at 11 am. Standard Time assisted The choir of Lutheran church gathered at the home of Mr. T. A. Keszer on Saturday evening to cele- brate his birth-day. On [behalf of the choir Miss Myrtle Keffer pre- sented him with a desk blotter. The address as follows was read by Miss Jean Keffer. Dear Dad, Brother, Uncle, Grandpa and Mr. Ketffer:â€" We feel like a group of children out for a night’s romp, therefore we have followed you to your home on t’he occasion of your birthday, to spend the evening with you and Mrs. Keffer. by a joint Hope and Tesbon Sundlay School choir. In the evening at 7 pm, Standard Time MI. Ramer of oron‘to be in charge of the rvice, bringing with him special music from Town-to. The May meeting and election of officers of the Women’s Pristiâ€" wte was held at the home of Mrs. C. J. Robeson on Tuesday afternoon. A paper on historical research was gmen by Miss M. E. Morrison. splendid reports on the three day conference at Guelph were given by Miss Evelyn Forrest and) Miss Myr- tle Wet. Mrs. T. Jackson presidâ€" ed for the erection of officers and HILL FAIR, SATURDAY, MAY 20 VOL. LVIII. CONTINI'OUS SHOW MONDAY â€" MATINEE TUESDAY 2 RM. FRIDAY 8: SATURDAY, MAY 19 - 20 CONSTANCE BENNETT - ALICE FAYE - NANCY KELLY in WEDNESDAY 8: THURSDAY, MAY 24 - 25 EDMUND LOWE - “'ENDY BARRIE - EDWARD NORRIS in MONDAY & TUESDAY, MAY 22 - 23 TYRONNE POWER - HENRY FONDA - NANCY KELLY in “YORK COUNTY’S NEWSIEST NEWSPAPER" “ THE THREE MUSKETEERS ” Also DON AMEC-HE - THE RITZ BROTHERS in Also TONY MARTIN - GLORIA STEWART in Sincerely. the Choir‘ “ EVERYBODY’S BABY ” MAPLE NEWSY NOTES “ WINNER TAKE ALL ” CONTINUOUS SHO\V WEDNESDAY “ NEWSBOYS HOME ” “ JESSE JAMES ” Also THE JONES FAMILY in “ TAIL SPIN ” Mrs. F. S. Rumble as secretary. The \offfiicers elected for the year are: President, Mrs. D. Smith; lst Vice- President, Mrs. T. Jackson; 2nd VicedPresidient, Mrs. D. Allen; Sec.- ‘Treasu, Marjorie Bowes; Directors, Mrs. V. Orr, Mrs. Roy Ketffer, Mrs. T. O. Nixon, Mrs. J. Manning, Mrs. ‘C. J. Robeson; District Director, Mrs. F. S. Rumble; Auditors, Mrs. (E. Hadwen, Mrs. W. Orr; Flower and Sick Committee, Mrs. P. White, Mrs. D. Allen; Standing Commit- |teesâ€"Historical Research, Mrs. T. mackson; Health, Mrs. A. Forrest; Education, Mrs. M. Palmer; Com- ‘mu'nity Activities, Mrs. M. McDon~ ald'; Home Economics, Mrs. F. P. Rumlble; Canadian Industries and Agriculture, Mrs. E. Huadrwen; Pub- licity, Mrs. C. J. Rdbeson; Pianist, Mrs. E. Wadle; Assistant, MissI Eve- lyn Forrest. At the close of the ’meeting lunch. was served by the committee. a The Intermediate Association have added Vellore Football Club 3 years old champions of Ma‘ple‘and‘ District Footlball League, to their list of clmbs. 'l‘he Vellvore Clulb became .per- manent holders of the Pilot Insur- ance Cup when they carried all be- fore them last 'year, and seeking new fields to conquer are looking longineg toward' the Ontario Inter- mediate Charnpionshrl'p: ‘ Mr. and Mrs. “Flash” Hollett and daughter Sandra of Boston are spending this week with Mr. and Mrs. C. Miller. Twelve pi'ckedl men, all Veterans under command of James Butler, president of the Vaughan and Rich- mond Hill Branch of York County Veterans Association have {been de- tailed to patrol and guard all cross- ings, bridges and approaches, on the local C.N£. line June 6th, when the Royal Train bearing Their Majes- ties Will pass through this district on their way back from Western Canada. The Royal Train will pass through Richmond Hill June 6th at about 111 a.m. Preparations are being made for the Anniversary Services of Rich- mond! Hil'l United Church on Sunday next, May let. These services will commemorate the fifty-ninth aimi- versary Oif the laying of the corner Stone ocf the present edifice, and banjo the one hundred and thirtyâ€" fourth of the f.0unding' of the church. The services of the day will be of an interesting and inspiring nature. The guest speaker for the morning will :be the Rev. J. W. McIntosh, B.D., a former co-pastor 0f the church with the late Rev. A. A. Wall in 1926. The evening- service will feature a musical festival by the choir, with assisting artists from Toronto in the persons of Mr. Frank Blatchfoi‘d, famous violinist, and Mr. Norster, well known baritone. Mr. Norster will also sing at the morning service. The pastor. Rev. C. W. Follett, B.D., will have change of both services, and a cordial i‘nvi- tation is extended to the public to share in the womhip of the day. RoyaITrainto Travel Through Here JuneB UNITED CHURCH ANNIVERSARY «$.34? “In Essegtials, Unity; In Non-essentials. Liberty; In All 'I‘iiilingsKCkgaxirty” Roses grown in Richmond Hill will be presented to Her Majesty the Queen at Ottawa and will play a large part in decorations for state functions at the Capital and thrfugh‘- out Canada. H. J. Mills Ltd. have been honored by being selected to provide roses for the presentation bouquet at Ottawa which will be of the Supreme variety, and have shipped‘ this week over five throu- s-and blooms for decorations at the Parliamentary dinner in honor of Their Majesti-es. ’ Varieties used for the state dinner are Joanna Hill and Talisman. For the reception given to the King by the Prime Minister pink roses and white lilacs have been supplied. This same firm will supply .roses for the Royal train when it passes through Toronto on the return journey on June 6th. Varieties will be selected to blend with the interior decorations of the royal train. Roses for each of the six cars'will be [packed separately.Y Needless to say all roses supplied :31]: cqrmection with the royal visit are the finest obtainaflole and have been produced: with the utmost care and attention for this historic evant. Mr. Mills will also supply roses of the new variety Pink Delight, for the royal reception at Winnipeg amd‘ Richmond Hill’s best known pro- ducts will Ibe prominent fin decora- tions at other points across Canada. OBITUARY Richmond Hill's annual Fair for lyears associated with Victoria Day, the birthday of Britain’s beloved Queen is to be held this year Sat- urday, May 20th, the birthday of His Majesty King George VI, the ruling sovereign. The present indi- icvaticns are that the Fair this year dedicated in honcr of the visit to Canada of King George and Queen Elizabeth will estalblish an all time high attendance record and the off- icers and directors are looking for- ward to one of the best fairs in the long history of the Richmond Hill Agricultural Society which held- its first Sprring Exhibition ninety years ago. A large number of entries have been received for the Horse Show and visitors to the fair are assured of a fine exhibit in the heavy and! light horse classes. The program for the saddle and hurdle events has 'been enlarged and some of Canada’s i:t'inest jumpers will compete in the many thrilling events. The saddle and hurdle events will get under way at 1.30 pm. daylight saving time and the judging of horses on the halter and in-lharness will start at '2 pm. ‘ ‘ Over two hundred dogs are ex- pected to compete in the Dog Show conducted“ in coâ€"operation with the 'York Kennel Club. The show will the in the arena and this feature which has steadily Ibeen gaining in popularity is sure to attract major attention on the grounds this years LATE MRS. A. ROSE Mary Ann Catherine McMillan, be- loved wife of J. A. Rose and a high- ly esteemed resident of Maple pass- ed! away on Monday evening, May 8th at her home in Maple after a lengthy illness. Deceased was in her 60th year and: was‘ a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McMillan. She was born on the 6th Concession of Vaughan and lived at King and Hope. Forty years ago she married Mr. J. A. Rose who sur- vives her with two sons, Stanley and Bruce, one daughter Donalda, and‘ 1 granddaughter Glenice, all of Toronto, 2 brothers, Hugh McMillan of Richmond Hill and Daniel Mc- Millan: of Toronto also? surviver The funeral of the late Oscar Cox, well known Markham Township far- mer was held from his late resi- dence last Friday afternoon. The late Mr. Cox died in Toronto Gen- eral Hospital from pneumonia on' Wednesday, May 10th in- his 49th year and his suddlen passing came as a great shock .to his many friends. A resident of Markham township for the past twenty years - he was widely known as a successful farmer and was particularly well known as a breeder of good horses and grow- er of prize grain. He was frequent- ly in' demand as a. livestock judge andl was a prominent exhibitor at York County shows. He is survived his widow, formerly Laura Harrison and seven children, one brother A1- bert on the hoTestead in North York Township, and one sister Mrs. John Hill of Oriole. Presbyterian Church had charge of the service. Pallbearers were W. Keffe‘r, W. Cousins, F. P. Rumble, C. J. Rdbeslon, W. O. McDonald and A. Hilson of Toronto. Interment followed in Map-1e Cemetery. "'Trfiéi fun-era] was held on Thurs- day afternoon and was largely at- tended byifI-‘iends and relat}ve§.' Rev: jtvfiffiécvrimmdn of Maple United‘ Church‘ and' Rev. Bowman 9f Maple; The funeral was under Masonic auspices, Thornhill and Markham Lodges attending. The service was conducted by Rev. Tuer of Agin- court Unitecfl Church. The pall bear- ers were: R. L. Stiver, W. L. Clark, C. H. Hooper, Douglas Hood, Dr. G. Kelly, Roy Boyimgton. Interment took place in Thornhill cemetery. Roses for Royalty from Richmond Hill RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 18th, 1939. LATE OSCAR COX ‘The midway will lbe bigger and 'better with merry-go-round, rides and the usual attractions of games and| novelties. Four refreshment \bootha will cater to the wants 0f the great crowd. _Six men’s sofflball teams will com-n pete in a tournament which will start in the late afternoon and continue. until dark. Aurora Boy‘s’ 'baml of forty piece. will provide music during the afa ternoon and‘ there will be other fea-v tures including clowns to entertain young and‘ old. Med‘als commemorating the visit of the King and Queen will be dis~ tributed‘ to all children attending the flair. As usual childrrem up to and: including public school age will be admitted free when accompanied by parents. The Dog Show ju-dlg'ing will [be completed at 9 o’clock and' at 9.15 the big evening attraction! of wresfla ing- fbouts will get under way. Chairman George S. Walwin and members of the green committee have been busy during recent weeks in preparation for the coming sea- son. A lot of work has [been done and the members are hopeful of having a much improved green this year. President W. W. A. Trench and Secretary John Martin attended a district meeting at Mal’kham Wed- nesday evening. Tournament dates for Richmond Hill were fixed as Wednesday, July 26th and Wednes- day, September 6th. HORTICULTURAL NOTES This is a busy time for Horticul- turis-ts. Are you a member of the local society? The premiums this year are especially attractive with a wholesale value of 4'0c.â€"Lily bullbs which should: be planted now, glad- ioli in the near future, iris roots for late July, or a year’s sulbscriptlon- to “Canadian Horticulturist and Home Magazine”. The directors of the society are striving to make this, their 25th anniversary, the banner year of the society. Join now and secure your premium. The sprayer has been and stilt is busy. Phone T._H. Trench 17‘5WA for appointment. who for ' STORES OPEN WEDNESDAY MORNING We understand the majority of Richmond Hill merchants will remaln open Wednesday morning, May 24th, observing a holiday all day Monday and Wednesday afternoon. Stage All Set For Fair on Saturday Watch for the date ofAthe quip Show very soon now and the Sprlng Flower Show in June. Richmond Hill's, annual Fair for years associated with Victoria Day, the birthday of Britain’s beloved Queen is to [be held this year Sat- urday, May 20th, the birthday of His Majesty King George VI, the ruling sovereign. The present indfi- caticns are that the Fair this yea-r dedicated in honcr of the visit to Canada of King George and Queen Elizabeth will estalblish an all time high attendance record and the off- icers and directors are looking for- ward to one of the best fairs in the long history of the Richmond Hill Agricultural Society which held- its first Starring: Exhibition ninety years! wars and d1 ward to one long history Agricultural first Spa-ing- ago. will Hill BOWLING NOTES The > have them ily buL'bs at the 1' Friday ordéred this week 5; given a home of evening \ed them s premlums Mrs. P. C. Members MUST call .Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mox‘tson, Misses Joy and Margaret took din- ner with their uncle and! aunt, Mr. andi Mrs. Walter Bone of Carl-ville Dash: Sunday. Slowly but surely the weather is warming up, the trees are changing their colour and' the bulbs are ready to burst into bloom with the assur- ance of sea-sonalble weather. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Boynton of Port Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Her‘b Sanderson: of Richmond Hill and Mr. and) Mrs. Rupert Lem-(m of Teronto were guests of Mr. aml Mrs. Stan- ley Boynton on Sunday. MT. and Mrs. George Agar and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Agar’s parents, Mr. and‘ Mrs. Thos. Read. Mr. Duncan Read of Toronto also srpE'nt Sunday with them. Quite a number from here accerpt- ed the invitation extended by the memlbers of the Brethren in Christ church to hear Mr. Leeman from the States, who spoke on Monday ev- ening. His address and all the serâ€" vice were much en'jOyed. On Friday evening a. meeting of the members of the Sunday School is being held in the Sunday School room to make plans regarding the Sunday School anniversary. Mrs. Walter Bone of CarrvilIe spent Wednesdlay with relatives here. Mr. Bone narrowly escaped serious injury andI perhaps worse, on Tuesday, when seconds after he stepped out of his truck d'olwn near Toronto, 2 [bull-e1: whizzw thrOugh the window, which happened to be down, making a. goodwsized hole just beneath the windshield as it passed out. Apparently someone was out shooting in the rbush neanby. We are pleased to know th'at Mr. Geo. Dennis is making recovery. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Den- nris, accompanied by their friends Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis. Sunday guests of Mrs. Annie Mortson were Mr. and Mrs. Russell‘ Mortsom and Bob and Mervin. Mrs. Brumlwell, who is in the Western Hospital, is responding to the treatment as well as can be ex- pected. VICTORIA SQUARE Liberal Classified “Ads”get splen- did‘ results. W 6OWOOWOOOMMMOOOOOOOOOO“OOM with LL'CILLE BALL - JAMES ELLISON - CHESTER MORRIS PARAMOUNT NE‘VS \‘onge St. Ill Glenforest ltd. SPECIAL MATINEEs TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY AT 2 RM. SPECIAL MIDNIGHT SHOW SUNDAY 12.05 AM. “'Ith ERROL FLYNN - DAVID NIVEN - BASIL RATHBONE â€"â€" ALSO â€"â€" MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 - 23 - 24 mouon l’lctures Are Your Best Entertainment With SHIRLEY TEMPLE RICHARD GREENE - ANITA LOUISE - IAN HUNTER â€"â€" ALSO â€" With GEORGE MURRAY - DOROTHEA KENT NOVELTY â€" PANDA-BEAR THE COMER “ NEXT TIME I MARRY ” TE Quality Tea FRIDAY 8; SATURDAY, MAY 19 - 20 “ LITTLE PRINCESS ” “ DAWN PATROL ” RISKY BUSINESS ” The Vaughan and! Richmond Hill District Veterans are sharing in the honor of guarding the Royal Rloute in Toronto on May 22nd. All Vet- eran‘s are asked to report at Mun- icipal Hall Monday morning. Truck will leave promptly at 6 a.m. Local Veterans under command of James Butler will fall in at Church and Gerrard at 7.10 ready to move ofi at 7.30. The unit will- proceed west along Gerrard, north on Yonge and take up positions on east and west side of Yonge Street. Dressâ€"«Mufti. rberets, arm bands, medals. Beret ‘will be worn with cap badge over left eye and drawn down towardls rigiht. .Sa-lute must be takenr 25 yds. ahead of pilot car andl be retained till lasd; car is 25 yds. past. Ex- sevvice men on duty will not; remove their berets or cheer whilst Royal Party passes. All who have served in His Majesty’s Service on land, ‘sea, or air, are welcome to take part. All desiring to do so, or seek- ing further information. please apply to James Butler, President, Vaughan and Richmond Hill Veterans Associ- ation. STRAW STACK BURNED -â€" BARN SAVED Richmond Hill and Maple Fire Brigades did excellent service in sav- ing the barn orf Bert Lund, Maple sideroad early Wednesday morning. About 1.20 am. Mr. Lund”s son awoke to give the alarm and’ the fire brigades were quickly on the job. The straw stack burned but the barn and all other buildings were saved. SINGLE COPIES be. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE VETERANS ROYAL VISIT EMERGENCY NOTICE Illeson 5437 No. 46