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The Liberal, 19 Oct 1939, p. 5

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The Turkey Supper on the 2-5th promises the usual treat, the ladies of Central United Church having a reputation for serving excellent sup- pers. Wednesday evening, October 18th a shower of kitchen accessories for the new kitchen were received. The new addition to the building, erected at an approximate cost of $2000 promises to be of great as- sistance in the furthering of the local church work. Space for the Sunday School Junior Department and a much needed well equipped kitchen will add much to the effi- ciency of the work. ' The public are cordially invited to participate in all these services. A preliminary central committee appointed- includes: Chairman, G. G. Maynard; sec.-treas., Chas. Hoover; keymen, Locust Hill district, James Rennie; Buttonville district, George Padget; Markham distric, C. E. Hunt; Unionville district, Ewart Stiver; lady members of the comâ€" mittee, Mrs. G. G. Maynard, Mrs. H. Moyer, Miss Jessie Thompson, Miss Central United Church celebrate the anniversary services with a week of special events commencing Oct. 22nd with church services and conâ€" cluding with a grand choir concert on Oct. 30th. Special speakers for other occasions will include Rev. N. A. McMurray, Rev. C. E. Kenny, Rev. A. M. Dallas and Rev. R. E. Norton. A Y.P.S. Rally is scheduled for Monday evening when representa- tives from the East Presbytery or- ganization will have a part on the program. The annual Thank-offering meet- ing of the W.M.S. of Central United Church was held on Thursday after- noon last with visiting Auxiliaries in attendance, Mrs. W. Young preâ€" siding. Mrs. McDougal, president of Toronto East Presbytery, brought a splendid message to the meeting on the topic “The World for Christ”, emphasizing the effectiveness of inâ€" dividual service, referring to the splendid work accomplished by Liv- ingston, Carey, many missionaries and others, whose individual efforts have meant much in winning the world for Christ. The Bible talk was given by Mrs. E. E. Braith- waite, Mrs. A. Coulson leading in prayer. Mrs. M‘argaret Reesor and Mrs. W. J. Russell contributed an appropriate duet, “The Lord is My Shepherd". The home Auxiliary en- tertained to tea and refreshments following the meeting and a sub- stantial offering for missions was received. M. Sommerville Speakers from Toronto represent- ing the Red Cross were Rev. A. I. Terryberry, who outlined the history of Red Cross work dating from 1853 up to the present time; Miss Dor- othy Pratt spoke on supply work and showed samples of articles reâ€" quired; Mrs. A. E. Moysey on the Tag Day Campaign, and Major J. plan. The September meeting of the 10- cal branch of the Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. W. A. Young, Hagerman. A large attend- ance of members and visitors is re- ported. Mrs. G. R. Whaley presided and the hostesses for the afternoon included Mrs. W. Young, Mrs. R. L. Stiver, Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Cochrane. A significant honor had come to one of the members since the previous meeting when Mrs. M. Armitage was presented at the C.N.E. Cooking School with a three story fruit cake by Mrs. H. M. Aitken. Congratu- lations and a hearty clap vas tend- ered Mrs. Armitage by the members, with best wishes for many more years of happy association with the organization of which she has al- ways given active service. Plans.to assist in Red Cross work were made and the donation of blankets ar~ ranged for. A contribution of $10 was gratefully received from the Scout Mothers’ Auxiliary. Owing to present conditions it was decided to cancel the Hallowe’en party that had been previously arranged for. A representative gathering of citâ€" izens from all parts of Markham Township assembled in the Town- ship Hall, Unionville, on Monday evening last in interest of a Mark- ham Township Red Cross Organiza- tion, prior to an every house can- vass and tag day that will be con- ducted Dominion wide in November. The tag day is scheduled for Nov. 24th. Reeve Jas. Rennie was chairâ€" man of the meeting which was open- ed by a sing song led by Jack Whit- ten, Markham with Mrs. W. J. Rusâ€" sell at the piano. Introducing the speakers Reeve Rennie emphasized the seriousness of the times and urged the co-operatiOn of each in- dividual in this great work. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19th WEEKLY NEWS NOTES FROM THE UNIONVILLE DISTRICT 1d the donation of blankets ar- A general meeting of Richvale Red nged for. A contribution of $10 Cross is being called for Monday af- as gratefully received from the ternoon, October 23rd at 2.30 o’clock tout Mothers’ Auxiliary. Owing to in Richvale Church. Everyone interâ€" -esent conditions it was decided to ested in carrying on here and in ncel the Hallowe’en party that doing his and her bit for those JhO Ld been previously arranged for. are depending on us is urged to at- During the program delightful tend. Galbraith on the organization Markham distric, C. E. Unionville district, Ewart lady members of the com- Mrs. G. G. Maynard, Mrs. H. Miss Jessie Thompson, Miss 1939 The special meeting in connection with the Horticultural Society was held in the Township Hall on Tues- day evening last with the president, Mrs. R. L. Stiver in charge. An interesting educational talk on the planting of bulbs both for indoor and outdoor culture was given by the Markham florist, Mr. N. Schouten. Premiums consisting of peony roots and tulip bulbs as well as prizes from the Tulip Show were received by the members. Especially inter- esting were the slides shown of community homes andl gardens, showing a bit of beauty midst fam- iliar surroundings. It is desired that members take this venture seriously and contribute further pictures to this collection that is away to such a good start. At least one slide of every member‘s garden would be ap- preciated. The thrill of seeing your own garden on the screen is a re- compense for the little effort made to make this contribution. The October meeting of Central United W.A. held in the Sunday School room had an attendance of twenty-eight members, Mrs. E. Bewell presiding. The devotional period included scripture reading by Mrs. W. F. Kincaid, Bible talk by Mrs. Coulson and prayer by Mrs. J. Brown. Activities reported include painting of steps and door and oth- er church improvements, the pur- chase of 36 hymn books, and the entertainment of the congregation to a kitchen shower for the new work- ing quarters. During the program readings were given by Mrs. W. A. Noble and Mrs. J. Champion. Rev. Miss Mary-Gibson of Toronto vis- ited friends in town on Sunday. We regret to report Mrs. Jas. A. Gibson in Wellesley Hospital with hip bone fracture following a fall on Friday morning last. Mr. and Mrs. D. Harrington were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Russell English, Port Credit, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. Middleton and family visited friends in Orangeville The November special meeting will be held at the home of Miss M. Sommerville on Thursday, November 2nd. The members are kindly in- vited to note this change in the proâ€" gram and are requested to be in at- tendance. A. Owen closed the meeting with the benediction. last Sunday. Mrs. Colin McDonald of Timmins is visiting her parents Dr. A. and Mrs. Kennedy. Many friends were shocked to learn of the serious accident of Mr. James Muirhead who had a serious fall from a tree while picking apples. While suffering a broken arm and other injuries, Mr. Muirhead is re- ported to be making a favorable con- valescence, and his many friends sincerely wish him a speedy recov- ery. Mr. A. E. Milner is holidaying at Scugog Island. M_r.7and Mrs. [Carl Wyndham of Oakville visited Mrs. G. A. M. Davi- son over the holiday. Mr. G. Size of Toronto was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. Noble re- cently. " Mr. and Mrs. N. Ogden visited Mr. and Mrs. F. Conley of Orillia last week. readings were given by little Miss Joan Pritchard, a pupil of Miss Marguerite Boyle of Thornhill, and Miss Wisney of Locust Hill demon- strated summer drinks. Mr. and Mrs. E. Hall and Miss Libby Gibson of Toronto visited Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gibson last Satur- day. Mrs. Jas. Wright, Port Huron, Michigan, Mrs. Hendricks and son Allan of Toronto, and Mrs. Peter Armstrong of Medicine Hat were guests of Miss M. Sommerville last week. CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH Unionvi'lile Pastorâ€"Rev. A. E. Owen 60th Anniversary Services 11 a.m.â€"Rev. N. A. McMurray of Danforth United Church, Toronto. 7 parâ€"Rev. C. E. Kenny of Guelph. Special music at all services. NOTEâ€"Anniversary work continues on Sunday, October 29th. 1.30 p.m.â€"Church School. ' 2.30 panâ€"“The Missionary Task EBENEZER UNITED CHURCH Confronting Us All.” RICHVALE KING AND VAUGHAN PLOWING MATCH The annual match of the King and Vaughan Plowmen’s Association will be held at the farm of J. W. McCal- lum, lot 10, con. 6, King on Friday, October 27th. There will be ten classes including tractOr events and a very attractive prize list is offâ€" ered this year. Rev. C. W. Follett conducted the anniversary services at Keswick United‘ Church on Sunday evenlng last. The Uxbridge Choral Society unâ€" der the direction of Dr. H. M. Flet- cher gave a concert in the United Church, lebri'dge, on Wednesday evening with Miss Nixie Fisher as soloist. The next meeting of St. Mary's Anglican Church W.A. will be held at the home of Mrs. Wrixon Tues- day, October 24th an-d will take the form of 21 miscellaneous shewer for the Christmas bazaar. Richmond Hill United Church choir will sing at Headfofd Unitec Church next Sunday evening. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Christmas Bazaar will be held Sat- urday, Navember 18th. Miss Follett entertained the “Tau Lamda” Club of Toronto at the Parsonage last evening. The Club is composed of about fifteen yOung ladies, members of Miss Follett’s former Bible Class at Riverdale Church and is organized for Social Service purposes. They are now pre- paring for a bazaar to be held on November 11th. There were twelve present at the gathering. Rev. E. C. Fockier of Keswick was a visitor in town on Sunday evening and occupied the pulpit in the United Church. A very pleasant evening was en- joyed by the United Church choir members when they were entertain- ed on Friday last by Mr. and Mrs. Adelmo Melecci at their new home on Parkview Ave., Willowdale. Mr. W, Trussell and family desire to thank their friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness, ex- pressions of sympathy extended, and floral tributes in their recent be- reavement. Miss Margaret Hewitt of Toronto visited Mrs. W. H. Mylks, Yonge Street, the past week. ST. MARY’S A-Y.P.A. The regular meeting of the A.Y. P.A. will be held on Monday, Oct. 23rd at 8 o’clock in the basement of the church. The evening will be in charge of Miss Marion Carter who has arranged to have Mr. Jim George who attended the Youth Conâ€" ference in Amsterdam speak. Come and bring your friends. A good night is assured. 2 shirt waists, 2 shirts, 6 pair bloomers, 1 pair braces, 1 sweater, 2 pair of pants. Each week length- ens this list. This year the need has been great. We sincerely thank all who help. CURLING CLUB ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Rich- mond Hill Curling 'Club will be held Since school opened September 5, 1939 the public school have had to pr~wide children with 7 pairs of shoes or boots, 1 pair rubbers, 12 pairs stockings, 10 suits underwear, 2 shirt waists, 2 shirts, 6 pair in the Club rooms Monday evening at 8 pm. A full attendance of the members is requested as plans for the coming season will be discussed. MASQUERADE DANCE AT MAPLE A Hallowe’en Masguerade dance will -be held in Maple Concert Hall. Tuesday evening, October 31. There Will be music by Charlie Hannigan’s Mountaineers and a number of at- tractive prizes for gostumes. Every- one invited. Admission 2‘5c. Under the auspices of the Concert Hall Committee. year BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS Excelsior Life Bldg., 36 Toronto St. Toronto â€" Telephone Elgin 4883 Yonge Street, Aurora Telephone Aurora 15 Money to loan on farm properties Subscribe for The Liberal, $1.50 per Sociai and Personal Wilson 8: Wade PUBLIC SCHOOL FUND CARD OF THANKS M. L. McConaghy THE LIBERAL. RICHMOND HILL. ONTARIO RICHMOND HILL ORCHESTRA The‘Richmond Hill Orchestra will meet this Saturday at the Presby- terian manse. New members and beginners will always be welcome. Mr. P. A. Drury will be at the manse from 7.30 to 8 p.m. on Saturday. The following instruments are need- ed at this time: Clarinets, horns, trombones, violins, :cello, bass and E flat Saxophones. At orchestra re- hearsal one not only gains experi- ence in music but also the highest type of social entertainment. Don’t miss this opportunity. SCOUT NOTES Miss M. Connor will hold a Euchre on Thursday, October 26th, at her home, Hunt's Lane, south of Rich- mond Hill, in aid of local Scouts and Cubs. The Cubs will start on Friday, October 20th in the Municipal Hall LOCAL YOUNG MEN INJURED IN CRASH ARE PROGRESSING FAVORABLY Alex Patterson and Richard Richâ€" ardson of Richmond Hill who suff- ered severe injuries in the motor crash here last Saturday night which resulted in the instant death of “Cap” Robinson are progressing favorably according to reports reâ€" ceived by The Liberal at noon to- day. The two local young men were passengers in the Robinson car and suffered severe injuries in the crash. Richardson has a broken thigh bone in addition to many cuts and bruises and Alex Patterson has suffered most from concussion. Both young men were unconscious for almost two days but now are showing defi- nite signs of improvement and it is confidently expected both will rec0v- er. Alex Patterson who enlisted in the army about a month ago has been transferred to Christie Street Hospital and “Richy” is still in the Toronto General. WHITE-THOMSON Miss Irene Thomson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thomson, was married to Eric “Rusty” White of FEYgUS, son of Mr. and Mrs.'W .0. White, Richmond Hill at Emmanuel Presbyterian church, Toronto on Saturday. Rev. S. Hill, pastor of the church, officiated. The church was decorated with colorful autumn leaves and baby ’mums. Percy C0x played- the organ and George Low sang during signing of the register. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of old ivory velvet cut in classical Grecian style. The bride’s veil was shoulder-length and she carried a bouquet of red roses. Attending the bride were Miss Pauline Evans, who wore a gown of cerise velvet with matching head- dress, and Miss Ethel Berick, who wore a gown of turquoise cut in the same lines. The groomsman was Harold Chambers of Fergus. Ushers were Horace Thomson and Cecil Wyer of Kapuskasing. Miss Peggy Thomson, aged 4 years, was the flower girl, in a fullâ€"length coral velvet dress with poke bonnet to match. At the reception, Mrs. Thomson, the bride‘s mother, eceived the wed- d‘ing guests, wearing a violet velvet gown, and wore a corsage of tea roses. Mrs. White, the groom’s mother, who assisted Mrs. Thomson at the reCeption, wore a gown of black lace with corsage of tea roses. The happy couple will reside in Fer- gu s. BLACK-INGRAM A quiet wedding was held1 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William In- gram, Maple, on Saturday afternoon, October 14th, at 3 pm. when their younger daughter, Marjorie Clark Ingram, became the bride of Carl Chalmer Black, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Chalmer Black of Kettleby. Rev. C. H. Bowman officiated and the wedding music was played' by Mrs. C. Miller, the bride’s sister. Owing to the sudden illness of her father the bride was given away by her eldest brother Mr. Gordon In- gram, and wore a gown of Queen’s Blue Taffeta, street length, with short jacket and carried Briarcliff roses and fern. Miss Minnie Line was bridesmaid and wore sapphire blue velvet, street length, with noseâ€" gay of roses and fern. Bruce Black, brother of the groom, was best man. A buffet luncheon was served after the ceremony. The bride’s mother received in navy crepe with corsage of orchid pom poms and fern, as- sisted by Mrs. Black, mother of the groom who were black crepe with bronze pom poms and fern. The happy couple left on a motor trip to northern points and on their re- turn will reside in Kettleby. For travelling the bride wore a plum wool crene suit with black access- cries crepe suit Wit-1 WEDDING An interesting and varied program has been arranged for the Hallo- we‘en Frolic to be held in the High School Gym, Friday evening, Octob- er 27th. There will be amusement and refreshment booths and many novel features as Well as dancing to Max Boag’s orchestra from 9.15. Prizes will be offered for best cos- tumes. The Hallowe’en Frolic Friday, Oct. 27th Come lads and lassies Both old and young Come to the High School And see the fun. Cats and owls and witches and ghosts And queer creepy horrors But hmestly folksâ€"â€" You can find out your fortune, Or play chancey games Drink brand new cider Or dance with the dames. You can buy weekâ€"end cookies Or if you’re born lucky, You’ll maybe go'home With a turkey or duckie. So come right along And laugh with us all, Bring your smile and your guesser And keep them on call, Because without doubt, I’m telling you, folks You’ll certainly enjoy This night of big jokes. A regular business meeting of the Richmond Hill Red Cross Society will be held’ in the Municipal Hall on Friday, October 20 at 3 o’clock. Will members kindly bring parcels wrapped. For further information please phone executive or Hallowe’en Committee. The King and Vaughan Plowing Mafich- will 'be held‘ Frid‘ay, October 2’7th. Red Cross Notes Entertainin comedy with ful zest and enthusiasm. A picture for the entirewfr’amily. Don’t _1e_t the youngsters miss it. It is educativea artjstxc, interesting, exc1tmg. There are gorgefnus underwater sw1mmmg scenes, closeups of animals and beautlful photography. WEDNESDAY &‘ THURSDAY, OCT. 25 - 26 TWO FI ANNA MAY WONG - J. CARROL NAISH in “ ISLAND OF LOST MEN ” We are again glad to p FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 - 21 JOHNNY WEISMITI_4LER - MAUREEN O’SULLIVAN in PLOWING MATCH A neat combination 70f hokum, comedy, tears and thrills SHOWS START AT 7.30 and 9.30 EACH NIGHT MONDAY & TUESDAY. OCTOBER 23 - 24 JEANETTE MACDONALD - N‘ELSON EDDY i-n “ ROSE MARIE ” Very smartly turned out murder mystery. Also MARY BOLAND - CHARLES RUGGLES in “ NIGHT WORK ” A jungle adventure story_.‘chuckfu1 TODAY. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 WALTER PIDGEON - VIRGINIA BRUCE in “ SOCIETY LAWYER ” $15”; 'fifirfi' CRABLE -‘JACKIE COOGAN in “ MILLION DOLLAR LEGS ” "T’i‘ARiA’N FINDS A SON ” esent this delightfuI musical picture ege RICHMOND HILL t PRESBY’I‘ERIAN CHURCH Rev. J. D Cunningham. B.D., Mini“ Sunday, October 22 11 a.m.-â€"=Communion Service. 2.30 p.m.â€"Sunday School. ‘ Tonight, October Nthâ€"Preparatory Service. Great Missionary Pageant on Sun- day evening, October 29th. Watch for announcement next week. RICHMOND HILL UNITED CHURCH Rev. C. W. F‘oilett. B.D., Pastor Sunday, Oct. 22nd 9.45 a.m.â€"Sunday School. All De- .partments. 11 a.m.â€"Puvblic Worship. “The Lord Reigncth”. A message for the times. 7 p.m.â€"Vesper Service. One hour. Members, adherents and friends cordially invited. Inspiring music at all services. The tonic we need most to-day is a sense of the presence of the liv- ing God. (Anglican) ‘ RICHMOND HILL Rector: Rev. W. F. Wrixon, LJ‘L' Choir Leader: Mr. R. Edmund: Organist: Miss L. Yerex Sunday, Oct. 22 Trinity 20 11 a.m.â€"§Morning Prayer and Sel'b mon. men. Friday 8 to 8.15 pm. â€" Special Prayer Service. Note change of night. All cordially invited to these 5915 vices. The church needs you and you need the church. TINSMITHING FURNACES - PLUMBING HEATING Septic Tanks Installed Pumps Barn & Stable Equipment 74 Yonge btreet Phone 92F GLENN’S DRUG STORE EVERY FRIDAY 2 to 5 PH. 25 - 26 TWO FEATURES ST. MARY’S CHURCH ,â€"â€"Sundlay School. .â€"Evening Prayer and Ser- GLASSES FITTED EYES I EXAMINED â€"- AND â€"- R. H. KANE illed with eager PAGE FIVE action

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