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LATE MRS. JAMES McLEAN The funeral of the late Flora Is-a-’ tbel McLean, widow of the late James' McLean who passed away sudd-enly' Monday, November 13th was held' from her late residence, Ro‘seview‘ Avenue, Wednesday afternoon and' was largely attended by friends and' relatives. In her 65th year she was‘ a daughter of the late John and‘ Isabell Watson of Sherwood in‘, Vaughan Township and in 1906 was’ married to the late James McLean’ and lived on Yonge Street in the‘ Township of Vaughan until they re-‘ tired and moved to Richmond Hill' in 1921. A member of Richmond’ Hill Presbyterian church and. later’ the United Church she always took’ an active interest in church work’ and also in the many AgriculturalI and» community activities with which‘ her late husband was so prominently‘ associated. Deeply devoted to heIJ home and family she leaves to mourn‘ her passing two sons James D. and‘ John A. McLean, and one daughter (Isalbel), Mrs. Russell Lynett, all of Richmond Hill. Three brothers also survive, Dr. John Watson and Donâ€"‘ ald' Watson of Toronto, and William‘ Watson of Coleraine. The funeral service was conducted‘ by Rev. C. W. Follett of Richmond' Hill United! Church and imterment‘ followed in Richmond Hill cemetery.’ A large numilber of beautiful floral’ tributes were evidence of the esteem' and sincere affection of a very wide circle of friends and relatives who‘ join with The Liberal in extending’ sympathy to the bereaved family in' their great loss. The pallbeareré were: P. Quantz, Robert Moodie, Aubrey Teal. Donald Mulh‘olland; Thomas McMurchy, Rolandr Keffer.‘ LATE MARGARET THOMAS MACNAUGH'I‘ON [Margaret Thomas M'acNaughton, widow of the late John MacNaugh-' ton, passed) away at the home of her" daughter, Mrs. W. C. Curts, 177' Rosewell Avenue. Toronto, on Sun-' day evening, November 5th. 1939, in‘ her 87th year. The late Mrs. Mac-‘ Naughton was a daughter of the‘ late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thomas and was born in King- Township near Temperanceville. For forty years she lived near Maple and the rev mainder of her life with her dairth ter Mrs. (Rem) H. F. Levering. Her‘ husband. John MacNaughton, prede-‘ ceased: her 22 years ago, and her son, John Allbert, lost his life in a railway accident 26 years ago. Sur: viving are three children, one son‘ Richard of Maple and two dauth ters, Mrs. W. C. Curts of Toronto and Mrs. H. F. Lover'mg of Trafal: gar, 5 grandsons and 2 granddaugh-‘ ters. also one sister and two broth-‘ VOL. LVIV. gar, 5 grandson: ters, also one s ers. The funeral was held on Tuesday, November 7th, from the Funeral‘ Chapel of Morley S. Bedfford, Eglin-‘ ton Avenue West with Rev. W. 0.‘ Johnston of Sheldrake United church‘ in charge. Mr. A. C. Chapman sang “Shadows”. Pallbearers were four grandsons, Frederick and Howard? Curts, Carl M‘acNaughton, Jack Lov-‘ ering, and Bruce McLelland and Dick Plewman. Interment followed in Maple Cemetery with Rev. C. H; Bowman of Maple taking the burial service. Liberal Classified‘ “Ads” pay for themselves. OBI TUAR Y MON., TUES.. WED.. NOVEMBER 20 - 21 - 22 THE COMMUNITY’S CLEARING HOUSEâ€" THE LIBERAL WANT ADS FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 - 18 BAZIL RATHBONE - IDA LUPINO SPENCER TRACY - NANCY KELLY “STANLEY AND LIVINGSTONE” “SWEEPSTAKE WINNERS” ALLEN JENKINS - MARIE WILSON “THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES” â€" AND â€" 5‘, THE JONES FAMILY “TOO BUSY TO WORK” AIR-CONDITIONED â€" ALSO â€"â€" W. P. Mulock M.P. Asks United Effort 0f Canadian People Col. W. P. Mulock, K.‘C., M.P. for North York was a prominent figure at all Armistice Day services and’ events held throughout the riding last week-end. He was principal speaker at the annual banquet of the North York Township Veterans at Newton‘brook Friday night, and attended services at Aurora Satur- day and at Schomlberg and Richmond Hill on Sunday. Speaking at Newtonlbrook Friday night he pleaded for united effort on the part of all Canada for the successful prosecution of the war. “When victory comes, as it will come, we must see that the Germ- an-s are not left in a position to plunge the world into war in twenty. five years,” he said. “If freedom is to be maintained the system now prevailing in Gerâ€"‘ many must 1be smashed for all time,” said Col. Mulock. “We are fight~ ing for all that makes life worth- while. We must be true to the mem- ory of those who paid the sacrifice in the last war by seeing that the enemy cannot repeat the tragedy all over again.” “We need unity in Canada as nev- er before,” said Col. Mulock. “Those who wanted to show a disunitedf Canada had their answer in the Quebec election. It is up to us to see that our unity prevails for the duration." UNITED CHURCH Y.P.U. ’ The something new and somethingJ different that was promised to the‘ Y.P.U. of the United Church ‘by the culture convenor. Miss Ruth Rea: man, materialized into a rousingJ success on Monday evening. .Mis-s May Plewman who was in‘ charge of the worship toid some-’ thing of what she had gathered at the Y.P. school at Victoria College' which she attended last Thursday evening. Miss Nixie Ficher +hrilled the audience with a magnificent rendi-’ tion of “The Ninety and Nine” and? “Morning”. Dick Schuman in top hat andr Prince Allbert coat did a mighty fine J'o’h as- master of ceremonies for the “Treasure Trail” contest. Marjorie‘ Pattenden was the luckv person to carry off +he not of gold containing some 50 “gold dollgrs”. ‘ The programme for next Monday evening m'omises ml‘Ch. Miss Edna Izzard will address tho o'rom') on the' Si‘lbiect “Changing- Thoughf in a’ Chian’ing‘ World”. This should Drove of viial interest to all voung- neo- ple. On Monday evening- also a' one-act play in the nature of a Christmas fantasy will be presented, so be sure to be on hand. ‘ The proposal now before the Pro- v'i-ncial Government to increase the tem of office of municipal councils was scored by members of York Town-ship Council this week as “dic- tatorial and undemocratic.” Council was of the opinion that any change in the term should be decided by the electors themselves. In view of this it decided to hold a referendum at the forthcoming 'iun- ichal elections on whether the term should be increased to two years or for the duration of the war, or re- main at one year. Speaker At Armistice Banquet OPPOSES SUSPENSION MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Q g “In Essentials, Unity; 137m RICHMOND HILL, HAROLD J. MILLS WES SUDDENLY AT HUNT CAMP NEAR KEARNEY Richmond Hill mourns the passing of Harold J. Mills, highly esteemed citizen and prominent business man who died suddenly at his hunting camp at Kearney, Ont., Wednesday evening. Head of the well known rose growing firm of H. J. Mills Ltd., he was a member of the mun- icipal oouncil, chief of the Richmond Hill Fire Brigade, widely known as a Mason and for many years an ac- tive and generous supporter of ev- ery wortlhwhile community enter- prise. Seriously ill for some time early this year he had recovered and friends were pleased to see him in recent Weeks resuming his business and municipal life apaparently with his former health and vigor. The end came suddenly after his return to camp yesterday evening following the afternoon hunt. He had‘ been in camp since Saturday, November 4th. The funeral service will be held, in Richmond Hill UnitedI Church on Saturday afternoon, November 18th at 2.30 pm]. andl interment will fol- low in Richmond Hill cemetery. The late Mr. Mills who was in his fifty-first year was born in C01- chester, England and came to Can- ada at the age of fifteen vears. He lived in North Toronto for a time and moved to Richmond Hill a'bout twenty-seven years ago and startedI in a small way the rose growing business Which has grown to be one of the most successful enterprises of its kind in Canada. He was widely known in Canada and United States as an authority on roses and was a leader in the development of the inâ€" dustry. A keen business man, he possessed boundless energy and the consistent steady growth of the H. J. Mills business was testimony to his ability and integrity in the busi- ness world. An employer of a large staff he enjoyed the: love, loyalty and devotion of his men and associ- The annual Armistice Day service in Richmond Hill last Sunday after- noon was largely atbqnded and‘ “PS a fitting and impressive community tribute to those who gave their lives in the great war. Reeve J. A. Greene presided and the occasion was hon- ored by the presence of Sir William Mulock. Major Rev. H. P. Charters who delivered the address, Col._W. P. Mulock. M.P.. Morgan Baker, M.P.P.. Reeve R. W. Scott and Denâ€" uty Reeve Boynton Weldrick and prominent veterans from all parts of York County. The turn out of veterans was particularly large and' members of the local clergy took” 'nart in the service with music bv’ the North Toronto Salvation Army 'band. Singing- was led by the chor-'l a! group under the leadership of Mr. R. Edmunds. The narade in-‘ cluded Boy Scouts and Girl G-uides‘ and the York Countv Veterans YI'Tum'oet Band. Several wreaths' 'rxvere laid on the cenotaph includine’ one from the Provfnce of Ontario, Village of Richmond Hill. Veterans lAssociation. Veterans Auxiliary, WoJ men's Institute and others. Sudden Passing Of Outstanding Business Leader. Munici- pal Councillor. And Community Benefactor Casts Gloom Over Entire District â€" Funeral Will Be Held Saturday IMPRESSIVE ARMISTICE DAY SERVICES HERE SUNDAY BREARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16th, 1939. ‘n Non-essentials, Liberty; In All 'leings, Charity" l A memlber of Richmond Lodge A. F. & A.M. he was widely kn0wn in! Masonic circles and was Worships ful Master here in 1929 and for! many years a member of the Scottâ€" is!h Rite. The news of his sudden ideath was received by his Mas'omo‘I l‘b‘rethren at the .Lodge meeting‘l [Wednesday night when the mem- bers paid fitting tribute to his. conâ€" i‘trinuti-on to the welfare 0f the fra-i ! ternity. ‘ ates to a very marked degree. A member of Richmond Hill Mun-, icipal Council continuously since 1931, he enjoyed the confidence and re- spect of his fellow-citizens and dul‘1 ing his years of public service his: counsel and sound business judg- ment was a tower of strength tol successive municipal councils. Pres“ sure of his large business interest-s- prevented him ever aspiring lo high-- er office in municipal life which could have been his‘ for the asking. ‘The death of Harold Mills re- moves a citizen whose place will bé hard to fill. His passing leaves a- gap in the business. municipal, fraâ€"i ternal and social life of the com-1 munity which will be felt more and‘l more as time goes on. A consis-»‘ tent supporter of every worthrwhilef‘ community enterprise, no worthyl arpipeal failed' to gain his support‘ ‘and many projects were indebted to» his generosity. His heart was rbig! and in his characteristic unassuming- manner he gave freely of his means in countless scores of ways with true christian charity. His memory will long 'be cherished by those who were privileged to know the warmth! and sincerity of his friendship. i He/leaves to mouth his passing his wife, formerly Lairina Houle, one son Harold‘; and one brother Guy Mills of North 'I'bronto. To all’ The Liberal joins with the commun- ity in extending sincerest sympathy. Richmond HiII irs. At The Maple Leaf Gardens Saturday team will play in the SPA. series at Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto on Saturday afternoon at 3.30 o’clock vwit-h King5\vay juniors as their opâ€" position. Manager Art White and coaclr Cecil Mabley are busy round'n ing up the team and are confident) they will have a good lot of boys' for the coming season. All playejgs are asked to meet at the Hotel Richmond Saturday at 2 o‘clock when transportation will be ‘provid- ed‘ to the Maple Leaf Gardens. The Carrville community extend‘ their sincerest sympathy to Mrs. Stan Wood on the death of her mother, Mrs. Everinghiam of Toron- to. Mrs. Everingham was a form- er resident of this district. Last Friday evening she was struck by a car and almost instantly killed. ‘ We are toy report that Mr. Dave Hyslop was taken back to the hosp_ita_1_ Tgesiday afternoor}. WM}? ILAIZQHVVar-laeFEéFg fispent the week-end with friends in Hgmiltgm. Mrs. Geo. Reid and son Douglas returned home after spending- a week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wark. Mr. and Mrs. W. Bone attended Teston anniversarv and took dinner with Mr. Edgar Bone on Sunday."- Mr. afidufifi': fivKHIEiEJSEE'SHiId- ren of Toronto Visited Mr. and' Mrs. J. Vandlenberg or}, Sajug'day. _ Dr. and Mrs. V. Fiske and sons Murray and Ross and Mr. and. Mrs. F. Fiske 61' Toronto visited Mr. and Mrs. L. Burton on Sunday.» Mr.~H0\\'a1‘d 'céék 'is in 'uhe Westâ€" ern Hospital in a critical condahon. He has enlargement of the heart. EUCHRE A euchre will be held in the new hall of St. Mary’s RC. Church Fri- day night at 8 p.m. Seven prizes" including a door prize will be off- ered and refreshments will be serv- ed. The entrance of the hall is at the rear of the church and is well lighted. Plenty of space including a driving shed affords protection for your car at the rear of the church. the rear lighted. a driving your car Richmond Hill Jgni01;_C‘H0ck:ey CARRVILLE New Hall Complete at St. Mary’s RC. Church The new recreation hall of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church will be opened this Friday evening with a gala euchre. The new hall, built through the voluntary labour of the' men of the parish was begun early’ in the summer. The hall proper occupies the northern half of the Church basement and: runs the full length of the church with a cloakâ€" room and kitchen attached. The approach to the basement is' from the rear of the cnurcn and IS well lighted. Wooden steps with firm bannisters inside a small alcove lead down to the hall. The floor is’ of cement and is well drained to insure freedom from dampness and‘ cold. The southern wall of the hall is of matched wood and the ceiling is greenlboard spaced with wood trim. The west end is also finished in matched wood and the n0rthern‘ wall of the hall is finished in- plas- ter and will be finished in green- board or matched wood at an early‘ date. The eastern wall where the entrance, also is cut by a door leadâ€" ing to a cloak rocrm and‘ in turn to a kitchen. Both of these rooms are of ample size to provide a maxiâ€" ‘mum amount of room for a large crowd. ' . W. “WOMMOOOQOWOOWO”OOOO“W The hall is well heated with a furnace in the southern end of the basement (‘behind the partition) and a large stove against the wall in the hall itself. It is well lighted with 'bulzbs spaced at five foot inâ€" tervals running the full length of the room. Ventilation has been pro- vided for with enlarged windows, and‘ guards to insure against draughts. Seating capacity fer a euchre has been estimated at, roughly, twenty- fiive tables. ‘ LIONS SERVICE LARGELY ATTENDED St. Mary’s Anglican Church was crowded to capacity for the Lions service last Sunday evening. Mem- bers of the Lions Club assisted in the unique service and Lion Rev. W. F. Wrixon delivered an inspiring sermon on the subject “Love in Ac- tion”. The offertory amounting to $31.00 was given to the local branch 6f the Red ‘70 PRESBYTERIAN Y.P.S. The Presbyterian Young People’s; Society are having a Loyalty Night Programme Monday, November 20: Miss Mary McGeorge, provincial secretary for P.Y.P.S. will be our guest speaker. Anyone interested: is invited to come Monday evening: Yonge St. affilenioresu Rd. AIR-CONDITIONED Motlon Pictures Are Your Best EnteT’fiinmenf WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 22 - 23 “ MILLION DOLLAR LEGS ” W'ith BETTY GRABLE - JACKIE COOGAN â€"â€" ALSO â€"â€" “ THEY ALL COME OUT ” With RITA JOHNSTON - TOM NEAL PARAMOUNT NEWS THURS.. FRI.. SAT.. NOVEMBER 16 - 17 - 18 A CHARMING. HEART-WARMING SCREEN HIT! “ GOODBYE MR. CHIPS ” STARRING ROBERT DONAT â€" â€" ALSO â€" -~ “LAUREL AND HARDY” FEATURETTE NOVELTY MONDAY & TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 - 21 JEANETTE MacDONALD â€" NELSON EDDY “ ROSE MARIE ” _ ALSO â€"â€" WALLACE BEERY - JACKIE COOPER “ THE CHAMP ” 'ross @ah’ty Counts Wost HOLLY‘VOOD HOBBIES FALL TIME IS MOVIE TIME Maple United Church Y.P.S. held' their annual meeting November 13,’ 1939, for the elecrtion of officers as’ follows; Hon. Pres, Rev. J. Mc-' ICrirmImon; president, Dorothy Keff-' er; lst vice-pres, Howard Mathew- son; 2nd vice-pres, Marion Watson: secretary, Margaret Gale; assistant secretary and publicity, Grace White; treasurer, George Scott; pianist, Jessie Mitchell; assistant pianist, Margaret Ramsay; convenors, liter- ary, Doris Cook; recreation, Doretta' Brown; missions, Beryl Le Grice;' citizenship, Arthur Shaw; fellow- ship, Edward Crook; paper editor,‘ Marion Watson; assistant editor, Bill Bailey; project committee, Ken House, Jim Grove, Bill Kirby, Joyce Jones, Pearl McGowan; lookout and social committee, Mrs. Marritt, Mrs. 1Armstrong, Mrs. Bigford. ‘ : Red Cross Meeting At Vellome ‘ Frlday Night ' Vaughan Township Reci Cross' workers are busy this week makimg' an intensive canvass of the municiâ€"‘ [caddie aJFmâ€"[euogeu avqa, u; £11120 for funds. Every home will be vise ited and already it is evident ‘bht response will be a generous one. A meeting of all interested! will be held' in the township hall, Vellore, Frid/ay' evening when reports will be given' lby the canvassers in the variOus dis- tricts. ‘ One item of business Friday nighrf‘ will be the election of a president‘ to succeed Mr. John Aird“ who is’ now in Montreal serving as a squad: ron commander in the Royal Can-' adian Air Force. A Major in the last war at the ouflbreak of hostil- ities Mr. Aird again offered his ser- vices to his country and’ this week‘ left to take up his duties in Can-‘ ada’s Air Force. SINGLE COPIES be. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Prize winners at the Vellore Eu-‘ chre at Maxple last Friday were: Ladies, lst, Mrs. Jack MuMahon, 99; 2nd, Mrs. Mallow, 92. Gents, lst; Les Smith, 103; 2nd, Allbert Malloy,‘ 100. A very enjoyable time was spent by all. The next euchre will be on Friday, Decemlber lst. ~ The annual elections of Vatilggian' Lodge A.F. & A.M. were held esw’ day evening when Bro. Dr. R. A.’ lBigford- was elected as WOI‘shipful’ Master for the coming year. Othex' lo-fificers are: I.P.‘M., W. Bro. Neil’ McDonald; S.W., Bro. Henrv Mc-' :Donald: J.W.. Bro. James McDonâ€" ald; S.D.. Bro. C. McCluskey; J.D., .Bro. R. Marritt; Sec., W. Bro. E. A. .Carson; treasurer, W. Bro. M. Mc- Donald; Chaplain, W. Bro. Rev. C. .H. Bowman; I.G., Bro. Bruce Mcâ€"' Donald; S.S.. Bro. A'lex Bishop; J.S.,' Bro. A. E. Snider. ‘ INSPECTION NIGHT AT PATTERSON LODGE Rt. Wor. Bro. Dr. A. C. Norwich. D.D.G.)I. for Toronto district C will nay his official visit to Patterson IiJOdge, Thomhill, tonitrht (Thurs~ ay). MAPLE lllfdson 5437 No. 20.