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Mr. andl Mrs. Edward Liddle and family of Powassan, and Miss Helen Burgess of Keewatin visited a few days last week with their sister, Mrs. T. F. Jackson. Betty Lou Jackson went to Pow- assan on Monday for two weeks visit with her aunt Mrs. Edward Liddle. «Misses Florence and Mary Burgess of Collingwood are holidaying with their aunt Mrs. T. F. Jackson. Vellore Football Team was defeat. ed by Lever Sunlight Soap team on Friday evening. Score 1â€"0. Misses Helen Cousins, Bertha Thompson, Barbara Clark returnedI home on Sunday after a week’s holi- days at Wasaga Beach. Mable Girls Sofnba'u team defeat- ed Thornhill on Monday evening lby a score of 12â€"4. Rev. E. and Mrs. Huene-rgard are. spending a vacation in Halilburton. Dr. and‘ Mrs. H. G. Merv of La- peer, Michigan, visited at the Luth- eran Rarsonage. Overheard on an English bus: “I can’t stand this ’el‘e Hitler. He’s such a fidget.” W909”...Nmwoowwwoooooooonooomooooo RICHMOND HILL STREET DANCE, AUG. 9th 9099999996999...09.090000999000909.0.990999000099909 ‘ AIRCONDITIONED CAPITOL MIDNITE FUN SHOW SUNDAY, AUGUST 6th, 12.05 DOOOOOOOOOOO VOL. LVIV. ‘THE HARDYS RIDE HIGH’I CIVIC HOLIDAY Monday, August 7, 1939 PROCLAMATION§ “YORK COUNTY’S IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL I HEREBY PRO- CLAIM TO BE CIVIC HOLIDAY FOR THE VILLAGE OF RICHMOND HILL, AND I HEREBY CALL UPON ALL CITIZENS FOR OBSERVANCE OF THE SAME- WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 - 10 BETTE DAVIS BONITA GRANVILLE GEORGE BRENT NANCY DREW' _ 1N _ _ _ [N __ _. “DARK VICTORY” “TROUBLE SHOOTER” “THE CISCO KID” MICKEY ROONEY and THE HARDY FAMILY CAPI‘I'DI. WARN ER BAXTER LYNN BARI NEWS‘IEST NEWSPAPER” â€"â€" ALSO â€"â€" MICHAEL WHALEN â€" “INSIDE STORY MICKEY ROONEY LEWIS STONE MAPLE “THE HARDYS RIDE HIGH” MIDNITE SHOW SUNDAY 12.05 MONDAY & TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 - 8 Continuous Monday from 1.30 p.m. _.[N_ FRIDAY & SATURDAY. AUGUST 4 - 5 AIR-CONDITIONED 'N GOD SAVE THE KING! SHOW STARTS AT 7 I’.M. J. A. GREENE. Reeve. There was a disappointing turn out for the annual mixed tourna- ment here Saturday for the Mrs. E. T. Stephens trophy. There were on- ly eight rinks competing, six from Richmond Hill and two from Toronâ€" to. The prize winners .were: first, Mrs. J. Graing‘er, James Grainger, Mrs. W. Riddell, J. E. Smith skip; 2nd, Miss Stella-Mackie, Geo. Chadâ€" wick, Mrs. McLatchy, W. W. Trench skip; third, skip Higgins of the Boulevard club, Toronto. There were ten rinks playing in the regular mixed tournament Mon- day evening. The Winners: Mary Hunt, Marion Carter, James Graingâ€" er, George Fuller skip. Ski-p Rev. Colclough won first prize in the mixed dowbies at Agin- court last Friday evening. A poultry farm‘er had been losing chickens from his coops, and dis- played the following notice:â€" “Anyone found near my chicken house at night will‘be found there next morning.” No more chickens have been missed. BOWLING NOTES MICHAEL WHALEN JEAN ROGERS _ _ :N __ _ ‘INSIDE STORY’ THE RITZ BROTHERS _. 1N __ “THE GORILLA” m e? mm ‘In Essgytials, Unity; In Non-essentials, Liberty; In All Things, Charity’ Former Vaughan Counmllor Passes LATE DUNCAN McMURCHY Former member of Vaughan Town- ship council for the period 1931 to 1935 inclusive who died in the To- ronto Western Hospital Monday, Au- gust 1st at the age of 72 years. In failing health for a few years since he suffered a bad fall he was taken to the hospital Wednesday and fol- lowing an operation contracted pneu. monia from which he died early Monday. The funeral was held Tues- day afternoon with service at the home and at Laskay United Church of which he was a faithful and acJ tive member. The service was con- ducted by Rev. Douglas Davis, pas: I tor of the church and a large num- ber of friends and relatives were in attendance. Reeve Robert W. Scott of Vaughan and all memlbers of the municipal council along with clerk and treasurer J. M. McDonald atâ€" tended the funeral. During his ten- ure of office on the municipal coun- cil the late Mr. McMurchy rendered faithful and efficient service. He was a man of decidled opinions and outspoken in expressing them. He took a keen interest in municipal af. fairs and since his retirement in 1935 has often considered re-entering the municipal arena. A member of Rob- ertson Lodge, King the rites of the Masonic Lodge were given at the graveside in King Cemetery where interment took place. He is survived by his widow, formerly Annie Mar- shall, one son Marshal and two daughters, Marjory at home and' Mrs. Mal-wood of Vaughan Town- I ship. The late Mr. Glover is survive’d by his widow, formerly. Many Ann Le- ‘pard, three daughters, Mrs. Herbert Boynton 0f Toronto, Mrs. Lawson Munrberson of Toronto and Olive at home; two sons, Roy of Gormley and Joseph of vLangstaéf. Another son Clarence died a few years ago. Surâ€" viving also are three brothers and one sister. Mrs. Dunbar of North LATE JOHN THOMAS GLOVER The funeral of the late John Thos. Glover, a highly respected citizen of Victoria Square who passed away on Wednesday, July 26th was held frOm the fainin residence Friday, July 28 and was largely attended. The de- ceased who was in his 77th year was born in' North Gwillimbury T0wnship near Ravenshoe, .‘being the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Glover. His grandfather Thomas Glover came from Yorkshire, Eng- land to settle in York County. He was married at the age of twentyâ€" three and thirty-four years ago came to Markham township where he has lived ever since. He was a highly esteemed citizen, a devout Christian and member of the Free Methodist Church, and in politics a staunch Conservative. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. L. Slingerland of Holt. Bay and Mrs. Sheppard of Saskatâ€" chewan are aunts of the deceased. Interment took place in the Glov- eLHolbm'n cemetery, Ravenshoo, Mr. Glover’s last resting place being imâ€" mediately at the foot of his grand- father’s grave. The pallbearers viving also are three I) one sister. Mrs. Dunba Bay and Mrs. Sheppard chewan are aunts of the Niel were RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 3rd, 1939. 5 last resting place being im- aly at the foot of his grand‘ s grave. The pallbearers Ross Nichols, David Brown, umwell, Herbent Smith, L. L. ;, David Couperthwaite. NEW SIDEWALK FUR YONGE ST. At the regular monthly meeting of the council of Richmond Hill Villâ€" age it was decided to proceed at once with the construction of a new sidewalk on the east side of Yonge Street from the Bank of Commerce to Lorne Avenue. This will be in addition to the sidewalk construction program mapped out at the start of the year. All is in readiness for the Lions Club annual Carnival and Street Dance next Wednesday evening, Au- gust 9th. There has been a brisk demand for lucky number admissiOn tickets and a record crowd is ex- pected to attend the event which has steadily grown in popularity in re- cent years. This year the big pro- gram will get under way much ear- lier than usual, with the Markham Band of thirty pieces commencing at a 'band concert on the street at 7 p.m. daylight saving time. The mid- way of games and attractions will iopen at that time and the Lions in- Vite you to visit the carnival early and enjoy the band concert and mid- way attractions. Reeve J. A. Greene was authorized to Sign a warrant for a tax sale to be held this fall when nine properâ€" ties will be put up for sale for tax arrears. Expect A Record IIde For Annual Lions’ Carnival On motion of Councillors Hill and Nelson the usual grant of $5.00 was voted to the annual picnic of the Richmond Hill and Vaughan Veter-i ans Association which' Will be heldl next Saturday; 5 It was unanimously decided to fall in line with the majority of other Ontario municipalities and declare Monday, August 7th as Civic Holi- day. At nine o’clock Rus Creighton and‘ his Canadian Mountaineers will pro- vide music for the dance program and‘ there will ‘be vaudeville and nov- elty numbers by well known stage and radio stars. The midiway of games and the re- freshment stands will be operated ex- clusively by the Lions Club and Miss Toronto, the 1939 ‘beauty Queen who will draw the lucky number for the $200 cash prizes will assist the Lions in the various booths. Sharp at eleven o’clock Miss Toâ€" ronto will draw the lucky number tickets for the handsome prizes w'nich the club has advertised. Every cent of the proceeds will be used by the Lions in their well known public wel- fare work. LATE W. J. OLIVER The funeral of William John Oli- ver, 74, was held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Flank Hardman, 117 Hilton Ave., Toronto, on Monâ€" day afternoon. Mr. Oliver fer many years a resident of this (fistrict had 'been in ill health for some months. He passed away at his home on Mill Rd. Friday evening. Interment was in Prospect Cemetery. Mr. Oliver was born in Warwick county in 1865. He farmed for many years near Bloomfield. He has been in Richmond Hill district for 19 years On November 19th last he celebrated his golden wedding anni- versary at his daughter’s home at Picton. He is survived by his widow Katherine Nelson Oliver, two daugh- ters, Mrs. R. D. Covert. Picton, and Mrs. F. Hardman, Toronto, three sons. Peter, John and James, and Lucky number admission tickets may be secured from any member of the Lions club. Thursday, July 2' James Butler, M SEVOD BIRTH BUTLERâ€"At Richly ran if a daugt 11’ Mr )T Once more wedldiing Ibells are ring- ing; in the Square. Eh, what Mart? On Tuesday evening the Jr. W. I. met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Gee to hold their meeting. The motto “He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things he has not but rejoices fer those which he has,” was axbly taken by Mrs. P. W. Willows in the form of a disâ€" cussion. Mrs. Harry Barber gave a very interesting paper on “Prepara- tion for the new career of wife and some secrets of success.” A demonâ€" stration on different uses of bread was given by Mrs. Marcus Jarvis and the different dishes made were certainly appetizing. At the clpse of the meeting the boys joined the girls after making a tour of the mangel plots and all were served ice icream and cake \by the committee in charge. EEEE TEA Master Bobby Haydon has returnâ€" ed to his home in Hamilton aftei" spending the month of July with his cousins, John and Ike Williamson. Mrs. Farquhar McLeod and her little daughter Sylvia are spending; a week with their aunt, ’VIrs. Annie Mortson. Misses Patsy and Beverley Watson are spending their vacation with their grandmother, Mrs. Byron Rob- ertson.‘ The Young‘ People’s U held at the home of Mi: Smith last Sunday evening did attendance was noted We regret that Mr. Thos. Frisby is still ill and requires the attend- ance of a nurse. Mrs. Fred Fiegel and little Mar. Iene and her cousin, Mrs. Walter Ridley spent Wednesday in U):- bridge. Mission Band will be held‘at the home of Miss Marion Boynton on Saturday afternoon at 2.30. A11 litt-le folks are invited to ’be present. We are glad to learn that Mr. Har- old: Henrick is on the road to re- covery. He manages fairly well with his crutches and is a welcome figure at the different gatherings. Miss Ruby Avison is recovering slowly but surely from her tonsil TRY IT THE__’_’RSIA_LAADA'I’IWA_Y Infuse 6 heaping teaspoons of Salada Black Tea in a pint of fresh, boiling water. After 6 minutes strain liquid into Qâ€"guart container; while hot, add 1 to 1 % cups of sugar and juice of 2 lemons, strained,- stir until sugar is dissolved; fill container with‘cold water. Do not allow tea to cool before adding cold water or liquid willbecome cloudy. Serve with chipped ice. The above makes 7 tall glasses. VICTORIA SQUARE NEWSY NOTES Union was Miss Marion ing. A splen- SINGLE COPIES be. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE operation. As his wife was in excellent: health she natprally resented‘ the undue thoughtfulness. “Oh, that’s easy, she replied. “Simply put “Wife of the Ab0ve’." Rev. J. A. Macdonald and family returned from the north on Wednesâ€" day where they have been spending the last few weeks. We are glad to see them back again. Mrs. Matilda Perkin has been con- fined' to her bed the last few days with the flu. A goodly number of young folk ‘gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Snider Wednesday evening to present to Miss Verna De Mont. morency and Martin Styrmo, who are to be married shortly, a miscellanâ€" eous shower. A child’s empress wag« on nicely decorated and laden with parcels was drawn before the honâ€" ored guests by Miss Connie Rumney and Master Sammy Snider. Thia same wagon had to be refilled three times in order to dispose of all the parcels and each one contained some- thing pretty and useful. When all were opened by them Mr. Styrmo made a neat little speech of appre- ciation followed by an appropriate one by Miss De Montmorency. The crowd then sang “For They are Jolly Good Fellows.” A dainty lunch was served by the ladies. Mr. Roger Britnell was the guest of Miss Malble Sanderson at tea on Sunday evening. Mr. Joe Weber formerly of To- ronto this week took over the genâ€" eral store business of W. H. Espey at Elgin Mills. Mr. Weber has on his shelves an excellent stock and invites the patronage of the people of the district. EASILY SETTLED The farmer was in an unusually pensive mood, and? his wife Offered him a penny for his thoughts. “I was wondering, my dear,” he said, “what epitaph I should put on your tombstone.” NE‘V STOREKEEPER A'l‘ ELGIN MILLS No. 5.