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And now realizing as we do, how much you will be missed in our com- pany, we desipe to make a. more practical demonstration of our es- teem and affection, for you, than by mere words. We therefore ask you to accept this entree dish, not as a measure, but as a token| of esteem in which. you are held ‘by us. We wish you prosperity, health and happiness in: the future. and may each rising sun remind you of the pleasant days passed in our office. Our earnest hope is that we shall often again' he cheered by your pres- ence and may the blessed Jesus go with you to your new home to brighten your life and lighten your lalbors. Dear Mrs. Marrittzâ€" The employees 0f the Woodibridge and Vaughan Telephone Co. have gathered today with you and would like you to carry away something by which you could remember us. During the period you have work- ed in our company we have found you amiable, jovial and always willâ€" ing to do your part. Your true de- votion and faithful allegiance to the telephone company is worthy of comment. The work which you have performed was carriedI out with a great deal of satisfaction and while It might appear like fulsmne flat- tery to enumerate your excellent qualities both of head and heart, your genial dispom’fion, your many noble qualities which in private life show forth in full lustre and en- deared you to us. The presentation of a beautiful wall mirror to Mrs. Marrit‘c was made by Arlene Clift and the ad- dress read rby Ma'bel Hall. Maple, Ontario, _ May 20th, 1939. \Vith deep regret, we your fellow employees of the Woodlbridge and Vaughan Telephone Co., lately learn- ed it was your intention to renwve from our midst, and we begin to realize the loss we have sustained. We desire to take this opportunity to express our appreciation of you as a pal during the years that we have been permitted to enjOy your friendship. 3% know you enjoyed the time spent in Markham office, we also had the On Saturday afternoon members of the Woodlbridtge andv Vaughan Telephone Co. staff gathered at the home of Marjorie Ingram to honour Mrs. Malbel Allen, 9 years telephone operator at Maple exchange and Mrs. L. Merritt who spent a short time as assistant lbookkeeper in the head office at Markham. Prizes for court whisrt were won by: First, Rofbel'ba Gillies; consolation, Winnie Keffer. A delicious supper was served after which a presentation of a silver entree dish was made to Mrs. Allen by Minnie Line and' the address as follows read by Marjorie Ingram: Dear Mabel Rev. and Mrs. J. R. MoCrimmon, Mrs. D. Smith, Mrs. R. Bigford and Miss Evelyn Forverst motoretfl to Bracetbrid‘ge on Friday of last week and spent the day with Miss Isabel |MchriJmmon. Vellore boys‘ football team defeat- edl Toronto Tallbots team on Satur- day afternoon by a score of 5-1. On Thursday evening members of the United Church Y.i-’.U. enjoyed 8. Roller Skating Party in Toronto. VOL. LVIII. GEORGE BRENT OLIVIA DE HAVILAND _[N_ â€"»'â€"-.._-r. “WINGS IOF'THE NAVY” CAPITOL “YORK COUNTY’S MONDAY. TUESDAY. WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 - 30 - 31 GEORGE BERNARD SHAW'S NEWSIEST NEWSPAPER” With LESLIE HOWARD - WENDY HILLER MAPLE NEWSY NOTES _ ALSO â€"â€" PRESTON FOSTER - IRENE HERVEY “SOCIETY SMUGGLERS” FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 26 - 27 Maple, Ontari May Z‘Oth, 1 PYGMALIONE COLORED CARTOON had thel' - - Hope Sunday Sch-001 Anniversary will be held Sunday, May 28. Rev. Douglas Davis of King will preach at 11 a.m. Standard Time assisted by a joint Hope and Teston Sunday School choir. In the evening at 7 pm. Standard Time Mr. Ramer of Toronto will he in charge of the service, ‘bringing with him special music from Toronto. Maple Guild- have been fortunate in- securng Mr. Edwin Orr, world evange'l-ist, who will S‘hOIW his c01- ored movie film on War Torn China in the Presbyterian Church, Maple, Friday evening, May 26th. A hearty invitation is extended to all. l, Mrs. R. A. Bigrford and Mr. and ers. R. Marritt left on' Thursday . for a three Weeks trip to the World’s Fair. The Ladies’ Aid‘ and Missionary SocietyI of the Lutheran: Church met in the Sunday School room on Wed- nesdray morning, May 17th. A quilt was finished and dinner .served by the committee. In the afternoon a business meeting was held, Mrs. J. Montgomery presiding. Scripture was read by Mrs. T. A. Keffer, prayer by Mrs. Roy Keffer, a solo by Mus. Huenergard. The topic, “Christ the Healer” was given by Mrs. Roy KeLffer. The meeting closâ€" ed with Mizpah Benediction. The annual W.C.T.U. Convention of York and Peel counties will be held in Willard Hall, Gerrard Street, on Tuesday, May 30th. Opening session at 9.30. The outstanding fewture of the convention will be the evening ses- sion which will be in change of the Young- People's Branch of the W.’C. T.U. and the annual medal contest will take place. The Y.P.U. of the Presbyterian Church presented their play “Dying to Live” in Laskay Hall -ues-d‘ay ev-- ening, May 23nd, and in Kettlecby Hall, Wednesday, May 24th. Reports 0f year’s work will be given and new' plans for the com- ing year discussed. A hearty invitation is extended' to all interestedl to be present. We are sorry to see you drop from our midst ‘but hope your future will be a success. Your cheerful smile, your sunny disposition, your hearty laugh and! shrer replies wiJ long remain with us. We ask you to accept this mirror and may this gift in some small way help you to remember the happy days you spent in our company. Service at Maple United Church on Sunday evening will 'be held at 6.30 Standard Time. enjoyment of becoming better acâ€" quainted with you and have learned to value your friendship. ANNUAL \V-C.T.U. CONVENTION A meeting of all citizens in- terested in the establishment of a. ganbage collection system in Richmond: Hill are asked to meet in the Municipal Hall, Tuesday evening next, May 30th, an; 7.30 .p.m. Richmond Hill now has a collection of cans etc. twice monthly but for some time then has been an agitation for a oollection of ordinary house- hold garbage. All interested in Ache problem are invited to atâ€" tend Tuesday night’s meeting. GLENDA FARREL BARTON MacLANE “TORCHY BLANE IN CHINATOWN" MEETING TO DISCUSS GARBAGE COLLECTION flitt‘Ifio Mm mm "In Essentials, Unity; In_Non-essentialrs,iLiberty; In All Things. Charity” Born of United Empire Loyalist ‘stock in Whit‘church Tovwnship, York County, he entered the surveying profession in 1879. In 1882 he was commissioned to ca'u-y out Provin- cial and Federal land surveys, and three years later he formed with An interesting breed‘ of dog was introduced‘ at the fair here Saturâ€" day. Said to be the only two of their kind in Canada the Saluki is distinguished by their lack of a ‘doggy odiour’. The owner, Mrs; Gilbert Bagnnani, of Port Hepe told The Liberal that the Saluki are of- ten mistaken for a wolf hound. “However,” she said, “these dogs are trained! 'by the Arabs to hunt the gazelle, an animal which Often reaches a speed of fifty miles an hour. The Saluki are not to ‘be classed as a competitor of the grey hound because they are not able to reach this speed in a short dist- ance, but given a long stretch they could easily outcla'ss the greyhound. They are trained’ and‘ their paws are formed in such a way that they can run over a rocky surface as easily as sand. T. B. Speight the firm of Spveight & ‘Van Nostran-d. Both Mr. Spveight and LieutHCol. Van Nostrand l‘e- tired four years ago, after fifty years in partnership. Colonel . Van Nostrand entered military service in 1893 as a lieuten- ant in the Corps of Guides, which later became the Royal Canadian Signal Corps. By 1911 he was pro- moted to the rank he held at his death. He served! (we'rseas' from 1915 to 1918 in England and France. He was active in many associa- tions including the Ontario Land Surveyers’ Association, of which he was a past president; an honorary member of the Can'adian Institute of Surveying; the Professiomal En- gineers’ Society; the United Empire Loyalists of Canada; the York Pion- eer and Historical Society; the Can- adian Military Institute; Engirnreers’ ClruJb of Toronto, of which he was a past president; the Royal Canad- ian Institute and? the Canadian Red‘ Cross Society. LATE LIEUT--COL. A. J. VAN NOSTRAND An outstanding citizen of York County, Lieut.-Col. Arthur Ja'bez Van Nostrand, died Wednesday morning in York County H-OSpital at Newmarket. He was in his seventyâ€" eighth year. In 1887 Col. Van Nostrand mar- ried Miss Kathleen Lagan, daughter of the late Canon Willi-am Logan, M.A. She died five years ago. Saluki, Rare Breed J Shown at Dog Show-I He was a member of the Anglican U- U- 1" Church, and for many years of St. HARP John’s Anglican Church, York Mills. roadster Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. 2nd, J. Robert Campbell of Richmond Hill; Single 1 M18. Basil Wedd of Lille, France; 2nd, J. Mrs. Harold Molyneux of York Waples. Mills; and Mrs. Ralph Hutchison of SHOV Toronto. 151;. 153 “It’s lucky that Adam was the only man on earth, when he mar- ried Eve.” “How 50?” “Just think how he wou1<i have felt, if he had seen his rib walk- ing around with another feflow.” We understand that a petititm asking the council to rescind the by- law circulated in the town has been signed by a very large number of citizens. The action of Mr. J. Parisi, pro- prietor of the Paris Auto Supply in Richmond Hill to have the car wrecking by-law quashed was up for hearing in Osgoode Hall today. The by-larw passed by Richmond Hill council fonbids the wrecking of used cars and the selling of used car parts in Richmond Hill. Mr. Parisi in his acflion is seeking to have the byt-laiw quaslhed. The hearing- of the village’s police court action against Mr. Parisi for breach of the by-law was laid over ‘by Magistrate Keith until Fliiday. Motion to Quash Wrecking By-Law RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 25th, 1939- ls Heard To-day llst, N. Wagg, ‘Claremont; 24nd, J. gTorrance, Markham. Stallion, 2 :years and under, lst, Clark Young, IMiuiken; 2nd, N. Wagg, 3rd, A. 1Baggs, Edgeley. Filly or colt 1938, lst, J. B. Da'WES; 2nd, W. J. Mc- Nablb. Best animal in Clydesd‘ale classes, N. Wagg. The largest midlway in some years reported' business as fair, and the Aurora Boys’ Bandl of forty pieces provided a delightful and en- tertaining program throughOut the afternoon. Many very compliment- ary remarks were heard On the grounds on the work of the hand which incidently was first organized' a little over a year ago. The Dog Show while not boasting as large an entry as last year was enjoyedl by a large crowd. There were some very fine dogs on exhi- bition and there was keen competi- tion for a valuable selectiOn of prizes and trophies. Top honors for best in show was captured by Mrs. McConag‘hy with a Pomeranian. Horseshoe Pitching, Softball, and in the evening a wrestling show pro- vided attractions which were well patronized. Visitors of the Fair commented very favorably on the exhibits in the junior department. The work of the children of the public schools of the district proved‘ very attractive. The prize winners were as fol- PE-ROH‘ERON‘S: Stallion, aged, lst G. Castatoi'; 2nd, J. W. Palmer; 3rd, William Gl‘as-s. Stallion, 2 years and under, H. P. Shaw. Filly or gelding 1936, J. Fewster. 2 year old, lst, T. Roadhouse, Temperanceville. 1939 colt, lst. I. Roadhouse. Brood mare, lsvt, T. Roadhouse. Best animal in Percheron cllasées, G. Castator. W'AGON ClLASS: Broodl mare, lst, Lindsay & Son, Bolton; 2nd, L. S. Livingstone, Bolton. 1939 colt, lst, L. S. Livingstone; 2nd, Lindsay .& Son. Yearling, Lindsay & Son. 2 year old, lst, F. Lawrence; 2nd, L. S. Livingstone. 3 year old, lst, L. S. Livingstone. Team, lst, E. T. Stephens, Richmond Hill; 2nd, Cos- grave Brewing 00., Toronto; 3rd, G. Castator. Best animal in class, lst, Lindsay & Son; 2nd, L. S. Living stone. AGRICULTURAL: Best team in harness, lst, W. F. Kincaid, Union- ville. Cool threatening weather and‘ the widespread excitement in anticipa- tion of the Royal visit to Toronto crvn'rbined‘ to keep the crowd attend- ing Richmond) Hill’s Bath! annual Fair last Saturday much smaller than usual. Although disappointed with the attendance officers and diâ€" rectors ctf the fair recognize that the exceptional circumstances sur- rounding the date could not help but interfere with attendance figâ€"' ures and they are not disheartened but already are planning for next year’s Fair. An exceptionally fine program of saddle and hurdle events featured .by fine performances (by a large numfber of outstanding horses comâ€" pensated in some measure for the small entry in some of the heavy horse classes. The jumping program was very much enjoyed! and the thrilling contests were features of the Fair. lows THOROUGHBREDS AND HUNT- ERS: Brood mare, lst, Dr. Wesley; 2 year old, lst, D. McAllister, Rich- mond Hill; 2nd, T. Roadhouse. Best mare for breeding hunters, 151:, T. Roadhouse; 2nd, D. McAllivster; 3rd, 0. D. Rabinson. HARNESS HORSES: Span of roadsters, 151;, W. Hussey, Alliston; 2nd, J. Waples, Victoria Harbor. Single roadster, lst, W. J. Hussey; 2nd, J. Waples. Best turnout, J. Model aircraft, non-flying mOd‘els: lst, David Merrick; 2nd, David Mer- SHOWIMANSHIP: Light hors lst, Isaac Bullrwant; 2nd, Geor McGowan. Heavy horses, lst, Livingstone; 2nd; H. Cox; 3rd, ‘ Living-stone. JUNIOR DEPARTMENT Model aircraft, flying models: ls‘t David Merrick; 2nd, James Butler. Model aircraft, non-flying mOd‘els: List of the Prize Winners at Annual Richmond Hill Fair HORSE CLASSES CLLYDESDALES: Stallion, aged, George lst, B 3rd, W‘ ses, rick Radio Set: lst, David Merrick. Holbrby Collection: lst, John Tra- Cey; 2nd, Tom McLeod; 3rd, Garth Palmer. Hobby collection, girls: 151, Mar- garet Ransom; 2nd, Betty Hall; 3rd, Doreen Andrews; 4th, Kathleen Stunden. Water color, 4th class: lst, Gladys Masters; 2nd, Betty Smith. Water colo-r, 3rd class; 151;, Hazel Reesor; 2nd, Shirley Paris. Ink or pencil drawing: lsvt, Vera Evison; 2nd, Margaret Carpenter. Ink, pencil or charcoal drawing: 1st, Margaret Ransom; 2nd, Florâ€" ence Allen. Three piece woodworking: lst, Garth: Palmer; 2nd, Donald Reid; 3rd, Tom McLeod. ' Hotbby collection, girls: lst, Shiela Hamilton; 2nd, Eileen Dickinsom 3rd, Helen Ransom; 4th, Eileen Carr. Members! The show is yours. Add to ims success "by ex‘hifbiting your flowers. Follow the instructions on your prize list. Bring- exhilbits early. Judging to be done immediately af- ter 5 o’clock. . Oil painting: lst, Aileen Cook, 2nd, Vera Evison. Handwriting, 3rdi ciass: ist, Don- ald Little; 2nd, Audrey Greig. Work book, primary: lst, Kenneth Irwin; 2nd, Ceineven Calder; 3rd, Doreen Horner. Opening Games Monday "Night The Lawn Bowling season in Rich- mond Hill will officially open next Monday evening, May 29th. A two game mixed tournament will 'be play-â€" ed commencing- at 7 pm. D.S.T. Ev- eryone is' cordially invited to attend the opening ceremonies and take part in these opening games. Handwriting, 4th class: lst, Betty Smith; 2nd, Dorothy Hicks. Handwriting below 3rd class: lst Betty McNaubib; 2nd, Lolu Sanders An expert on tulips will act as judge and give valuable suggestions. Also 2 minute talks will be given as follows: Mr. R. D. Little on “Iris”; Mr. John Martin on “Gladt- ioli”; Mr. A. Teal onv “Lilies”. TULIP SHOW The annual tulip show will be heldJ next Monday, May 2911b in the school room of the United Church. Doors open to public at 7.30 p.m. Everybody welcome. Have you ordered your premium? No more lily bulbs are av_aila1ble but gladyiolus corms already ordered will be at the home of Mrs. P. C. Hill this week-end; Any others must be ordermi immediately. BOWLING NOTES "SALAA" TEA ,9 Grange Pekm Blend A little over a week ago the teaâ€" cher, Miss E. Holden, and] her pupils entertained the parents and: friends lof this community to a very fine Once more everything has settled' down to normal. The King and Queen have come and] gone from our side of Canada and! the twenty- fourth is past. But one will not forget the loveliness of the queen and the handsome dignity of the king. Very surely they have left behind them millions of proud sub- jects as they travel on their way. tw The opening softball game of the year in Richmond Hill pank will be held tomorrow night (Friday) at 7.15 p.m. D.S.T. A game has been arranged between Earl Holmes Up- tomm Tire and Battery Service nine and the Richmond Hill team. This is the first chance the bOyst have had to show their wares under fire. Turn out and support the boys and look over the 1939 edition of the team. Prize Winners in the children’s d’e- partment of the Richmond Hill Fair may receive their prize money by calling at the Secretary’s ofifiee. Thursday evening, May 25th at 8 pm. D.S.T. Rinkey Dinks baseball team will hold a practice on Monday evening at 6.30 D.S.T. More prospects are badly needed. ' VICTORIA SQUARE SOFTBALL NOTES SINGLE COPIES be. $1.50 PER YEAR [N ADVANCE JUNIOR DEPARTMENT PRIZE MONEY No. 47 ‘