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LATE HAROLD J. MILLS The funeral of the late Harold J. Mill's, municipal councillor and head of the rose-growing firm which bears his name, who died suddenly at the hunting camp near Kearney Wednesday, Novemlber 15, was h'eld from Richmond Hill United Church Saturday afternoon. The church was filled: to capacity as friends and business associates gathered to pay a last trilbute to one whOse years of service had made for him a unique place in the life of this comâ€" mun-ity. Harold Mills, who in his lifetime had founded and guided to very marked success an industry producing one of nature’s 10veliest giftsâ€"roses, in death lay surround- ed by a bower of the flowers he 'loved- so well in life. Words ar: Iinadequate to describe the wealth of ‘beauty in the floral tributes which came from far and near in token of the genuine sorrow occasioned by fhhe passing of this man so loved and respected by all who knew him and of the sympathy new extended 'to his bereaved family and his busi- n'ess associates ,who now must carry on without his love and leadership. a note of sincerity and‘ reverent tribute to the pass'ng of a great man. Harold Mills’ life spoke so eloquently of his fine qualities of heart and mind and his christian character was so reflected in his deeds. that words at his funeral seemed unnecessary. The service was conducted by Rev. C. W. Fvollett of Richmond Hill United Church as- sisted by Rev. Dr. Harold Young of Toronto, 3. friend of the family. With evident sincerity which felt kindred expression in the hearts of all his listeners Dr. Young paid triâ€" bute to the life of Harold Mill’s. It was, he said, a life of more than ordinary activity, for in the com- paratively brief span of his lifetime he had crowded in much in the way of real accomplishment. During his twentyâ€"seven years residence in Richmond Hill he had taken time out to serve his King and Country during the Great War, had guided from a small beginning a rose grow- ing industry which is now one of the micst successful enterprises of its kind in Canada, served as a member of the municipal council, as chief of the Fire Brigade, and in countless scores of ways lent a help- ihg hand to those who were in need and with quiet unassuming sincerity made a real and lasting contribu- tion td the welfare and happiness of mankind. The funeral service, as would have been his wish, was 'brief and un- ostentatious but through- it all was Mourners includecl his widow, Mrs. Lavina Mills, his son Harold Mills, Mrs. Reta Mills, Mr. Joe Mills, and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Mills of Toronto. Interment took place in Richmolnd Hill cemetery, the pall bearers be- ing: James Pollard, Edward Brown, Dr. J. P. Wilson and J. R. Herring- ton of Richmond Hill and Charles S. Hamilton of Toronto and Norman Scrirm of Ottawa. To join an orchestra? Then meet with us in the Municipal Hall Satâ€" urday evening at 8 o’clock. You will have over 2 hours of enjoy- ment and the best of instruction. WoodI-winds and strings are needed. VOL. LVIV. NOW’ PLAYING THURSDAY. FRIDAY. SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 23. 24, 25 “ ANDY HARDY GETS SPRING FEVER ” With LEWIS STONE - MICKEY ROONEY â€" ALSO â€" ‘ William Henry in “ TELEVISION SPY ” WOULD YOU LIKE. THE COMMUNITY’S CLEARING HOUSEâ€" THE LIBERAL WANT ADS “'EDNESDAY & THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 29 BARTON McLEAN - TOM BROWN “ BIG TOWN CZAR ” â€"-â€"â€" ALSO â€"â€" “ COVERED TRAILER ” With THE GLEASON FAMILY -30 MONDAY & TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 - 23 GINGER ROGERS - DAVID NIVEN “ BACHELOR MOTHER ” -â€" ALSO #â€" LYNN OVERMAN “ DEATH OF A CHAMPION ” AIR-CONDITIONED OBITUARY LATE REV. DR. J. “K McINTOSH The death occurred in Toronto last Thursday, Novemlber mm of Rev. Dr. J. W. McIntosh, a former min- ister of the Presbyterian and Unitâ€" ed Qhurch in Richmond‘ Hill. He reâ€" tired some time ago from the active ministry, his last change being the South Congregational Church, St. Johnslbury, Vermont. He was min- ister of the Presbyterian Church here and after the union served for a time at the Mited Church. Dur- ing his ministry here he had many warm friends who were saddened by the news of his passing follow- ing a very short illness. in 1893 with the degree of master of arts. He served a numlber of charges in Canada, including Cenâ€" treville, Mitchell, Kingston and Rich- mond Hill, Ont., and Prince Albert, Sask. He was widely known for his work in connection with home misâ€" sion field's and his interest in young people. Since coming to Toronto he had been a frequent preacher in various United churches throughout the Province. He was an honorary memlber of the Rotary Club, St. Johnsbury, Vt. Surviving are his wife, Rose Lucas‘ McIntosh; one sis- ter, Mrs. Wilfred Brown of Millâ€" brook, Ont, and? two brothers, Elisha and Alexander, Apple Hill, Ont. horn in Glengarry County, he graduated from Queen’s University Many members of the clergy and a large gathering of friends were pdesent at the funeral held Satur- day afternoon from Westminster Central United Church. Rev. Dr. W. H. Sedvgerwic'k, pastor of the church, andl Rev. Dr. W. T. Wallace ’fficiated‘ at the service, after which interment took place 'n Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Members of the Toronto Central Presbytery honoredI their colleague by forming a guard of honor at the Members of the Toronto Central Presbytery honoredI their colleague by forming a guard of honor at the service. Pall-bearers were George Hinman, a member of the congregation or South Church, St. Johnsbury, Ver- mont, where Rev. Mr. McIntosh servedl for many years and5 from where he retired from the active ministry; Harry Endean and Dr. Roliph Lanigsttaff of the congrega- tion of Richmond Hill Church, where deceased also served at one time; Donald MacLen‘nan of Lindsay and‘ Kenneth MacLennan of Toronto, cousins, and Rev. James I. McKay of the Church of All Nations. Among the many floral tributes were wreaths from the Masons of St. Johnsbury, Vt., South Church and‘ the Rotary Club of St. Johns- bury, and from congregations of other churches where Rev. Mr. Mc- Intosh served. ST. MARY‘S R.C. CHURCH BAZAAR AND FO\VL SUPPER St. Mary’s R.C. Church annual bazaar and fowl supper will be held at. Richmond Hill Masonic Hall next Saturday evening and a large crowd is expected. The bazaar opens at 2 o’clock in the afternoon and there will be booths selling the usual baâ€" zaar products. There will be fancy work, candy and refreshment booths, fish pond and other novelties. A hot Fowl Supper will be served from 5 to 8 pm. and there will be dancing in the evening. Admission to $qu- per, adults 500., children 25c. "In Essentials. Unity; In Nop-ggsentials, Liberty; In All Things, Charity" RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, 1939. Murmurings Heard In Mun_Icip_a| Arena Nommatlons Near Friday Is Nominaticm Day In King Twp. and North York R. E. Bales, a favorite candidate for the 1940 York County Ward-en- ship is almost sure to receive an accl‘amation and the only contest looming in the southern municipalâ€" ity is in ward 3 where it is expect- ed Reuben Phillips and George H. Mitchell will contest the deputy~ reeveship. In King while there are rumors of certain changes an ac- clamation is not entirely unlikely. 'To-morrow is nomination day in several York County municipalities including King and North York Townships. In North York Reeve Although nomination day in Rich- mondi Hill, Vaughan and Markham is, still several weeks distant there is More than ordinary interest this year and more than usual election talk. Two existing vacancies in council and‘ the possibility of a long term for the council chosen next January has quickened local inter- est in municipal affairs. Reeve J. A. Greene is completing his seventh term as reeve which equals the length of term accorded to his two predecessors in office, ex-reeve J. Lunau and ex-reeve ‘T. H. Trench. It is understood Reeve Greene will standl for reâ€"election and so far there has {been little indication that he will .be oprposed. For council three names most prominently mentioned are exâ€"councillor Wesley Middleton, ex-councillor Bill Neal and James Butler, president of the Vaughan and Richmond Hill Veterans ASSO- ciation. ~ The municipal pot seems particu- lalnly quiet in Markham and Vaughan and) an acclamation for both these councils at the preslent time looks Well within the realm of possibility. RICHVALE RED CROSS EUCHRES The Richval‘e Branch of the Red‘ Cross Society is holding its third Euchre in the basement of the school on Monday evening, Novem- ber 2e7th, at 8 o’clock. In addition to the draw scores are to he turned in at the close of the evening. These scores, with those of the two euclhres‘ following on December 11th and 18th will be totalled and an aggregate made for the special prize which is being donated. The lucky draw for the Silver Fox Fur is being mace on December 18th as well which as- sures us" of a most interesting even- mg. O.H.A. CELEBRATES ITS GOLDEN JUBILEE - FIFTY YEARS IN - AMATEUR HOCKEY PROMOTION Come and) join the fun. Don’t forget the dates, Novemfber 2‘7th, December 11th and December 18th. ontarip Hockey Association is the Oldest Active Hockey Organ- ization in the World Today The 0.H.A. is this year celebrat- ing its Golden Jubilee with a dinrner to Ibe held in the Royal York Hlotel, Toronto, on Friday. November 24; 1939; reception at 6.30 o‘clock, diin- ner at 7.30 o’clock. Among those invitedl are 311‘ Past Presidents and officers who have served' on the 0.H.A. Executive; the President and officers of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association; Past Presidents and' officers of the Northern On- tario Hockey Association; the Presi- dents and? Secretaries of all C.A.H.A. branches in Canada; the President and Secretary of Ontario Sports Fedleration, anti the same officers of the group team sports associa- tions composing the Federation; the chief officers of the Toronto Ama- teur Hockey Association. the Toron- to Hockey League, the Ontario Rur- al Hockey Association. and the On- tario Juvenile Hockey Association. F‘or fifty years the O.H.A. has been in existence and has continu- ously operated a Senior series. No other sporting organization in Can- ada can equal that record. BIRTH MORTSONâ€"At Richvale, Ont, on Wednesday, November 15th. 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil E. Mortson, a brother for Jimmie. mam: Lions Heard Talk On Transportation Mr. A. E. Plewman As Guest Speak- er Tells of Progress in Toromto Transportation (Mr. A. E. Plerwrman was the guest speaker at the Lions Club meeting last Thursday evening and gave a very interesting and1 instructive talk on the subject “Transportation”. Mr. Plewrman is an authority on the subâ€" jedt to which he has given an In- tensive study during his long years of service with the Toronto Street Railway and the Toronto Tran-spor- tation Commission. In tracing the development and growth of trans- portation in Toronto the speaker pointed out that while the first “tram” cars in the city operating from Yorkvilfle to Toronto in 1861 carried 137,000 passengers in four months the T.T.C. carries four times this numlber in one day in our pre- sent ag.e. The first operating com- pany sold: out in 1869 for $148;000 and: one of the terms of the franâ€" chise to the new owners was that the cars, drawn by horses, were not to travel over six miles per hour. When that franchise expired in 1891 the company had sixty-eight miles of track and 1350‘ horses. The first electric car was operated in Toronto in 1884 but it was some considerâ€" able time [before the whole line was electrified. Sun-day cars came in by vote of the p.e0p1e in 1897 and- Mr. Plow-man recalled the misgivings of many people concerning the venture. The privately owned franchise ex- pired: in 1921 and then came the publicly owned syisteim operated: by the Toronto Transportation Com- mission. The speaker paid tribute to the fine reputation established by the T.T.C. as an example of the success of public ownership. Toronto, he said, is known throughout the world- for its transportation system. It has the best service and the lowest fares of any city of its size, and while the system is publicly owned the ratepayers never have been assess- ed‘ one cent in their taxes for its maintenance. The peak year of T. T. C. business was reached in 1929 when ov.er two hundred million passâ€" engers were carried. Toronto street cars diain travel a distance equal to three times around the Glo’be. Evidence of the forgetfulness of T0< ronto people the speaker said that over thirty thousand parcels a year are left on the Street cars. The T.TJC. maintains a department to take care of such lost articles and ‘through the efforts of the staff a great many are returned to their rightful owners. Mr. Plewman showed several photos picturing the variows stages and adyvances in tranSportation which added to the interest and en~ joyrment of a very delightful ad- dress. A hearty vote of thanks was extended to the speaker by the Lions who enjoyed immensely the very in- teresting and instructive talk. Wearing their skates for the first time this season Richmond Hill Juniors made a creditalble showâ€" ing against the fast Kingsway crew of Junior B company at the Maple Leaf Garden-s last Saturday after- noon. Although beaten 5â€"0 the 10- cals made a good showing consider- ing they were opposing a team which had ‘been practicing for three weeks. Manager Andy Anderson and coach Cecil Mabley are still scout- ing for players and are confident when the curtain goes up on the current season RichmOnd Hill will have a team which will give real battle to the best in Junior C com- pany. MOVING INTO NEW STORE Mr. Garfield Yerex, well known local radio dealer, is this week m0v- ing into his fine new store on Yonge Street. Manager Anderson would‘ like tv meet any players anxious to try out with- the team this season, at the Municipal Hall next Monday evenâ€" ing at 8 p.m. Local Juniors Lobk Good Coming Season HOCKEY NOTES For After the order of General Busi- ness had been disposed of R.W. B'ro. Dr. A. C. Norwich, District Deputy Grand Master Toronto District “C” was received and accorded Grand Lodge Honors and he was accom- 1panie'd by his District Secretary, W. ‘Bro. E. Manifold, R.W. Bro. Geo. C. Murphy, District Deputy Grand lMaster, Toronto District “B”. Patterson Lodge Inspection Night The annual inspection of Patter- son Lodge A.F. & A.M., Thornhill, was held at its regular meeting on Thursday, Novemlber 16th, 1939 and was witness-ed by a large attend-- ance of members and visitors. Visit- ing- brethren from King Solomon, Rehdboam, Zetland, St Clair, North Gate, York, Metropolitan and Duffâ€" erin Lodges, Toronto; Sharon Loduge, Queensville; Rowland Lodge, Mt. Alâ€" fhart; Simcoe Lodge, Bradford; Tus- can Lodge, Newmarket; Rising Sun, Aurora; Richmond: Lodge, Richmond Hill, and Markham Union, Markham were received and! welcomed by the W’orshipful Master, W. Bro. Alan Francis. T‘he exemrplitfication of the E. A. Degree was a most excellent one and} was enhanced ‘by the distinctive rendering of the Musical Ritual by the lodge choir and the beautiful solo by Bro. Ben Thackeray with Bro. W. R. Howard at the organ. MO” “ONOM”OOOWMWO“MOW”M The kindly criticism of the Dis- trict Deputy Grand Master and his encouraging outlook for the future was deeply appreciated 'by the large number of m’emfbers and visitors. At the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren retired to the banquet ball. A pleasant social period folâ€" lowed) with .the usual Masonic toasts interspersed with music by the 10dge choir. The next Junior Red Cross meet- ing will be held in the Post Office Room on Tuesday, Novemlber 28, at 8.15. Girls are asked to come and knit cotton string wash cloths for which there is a need at Exhi‘bition Camp. Mistressâ€"“Tth pie is absolutely burned, Nora. Did you make it ac- cording to instructions in the cook book?" Noraâ€"“No, Ma’am, it’s my own cremation.” ’ JUNIOR RED CROSS STAMP CLUB C For ten cents and the label end, showing the teapot Inde- mark, from an pack“ of SALADA TEA we will send a Beginner's udi! of: 1â€"64 page Stamp Album. ’â€" olI-different stamps. 3â€"Bi9 list of thousands of stamps offered Free In exchange for SALADA labels. SALADA STAMP CLUB - 461 King 5!. VI., Toronto JOIN THE The soil survey being conducted- in York County under the super- vision of Professor E. G. Runhnke of the Ontario Agricultural College l is well under way, and the soil sur- *vey map will be completed) during '1940, the Agricultural Committee reported to York County Council this week. To date 2,600 samples ‘ have been collected, the report srtatâ€" led, with 631 farmers co-operativng 4 in the survey. This figure will be 'considerably augmented during De- lcamlber when further samples will l‘be collected, it was said. Friday saw the final curtain on the 1939 School Fairs of York County when ten of the winners of the Public Speaking contests at the eleven School Fairs met in the York County Council Chambers for the County Championship Contest. After calling the session to order. Warden S. G. Harris called on Agri- cultural Representative W. M. Cock- bum to take charge of the com-pe- tition. Every one of the seven- girls and three boys did exceptionally well but June Mesley of the Eversley sch-001, proved] to be a popular winner, speaking on “Labour-Saving Devices on the Farm”. Likewise Barry Colâ€" lard of the Victoria Square school was a favorite in second place, his subject being “Duty_ Calls”. Third prize was won by Edrward Richardâ€" son of Hartman’s Corners in Whit- church with Betby Jackson of Maple school, fourth. The presentation of cups alnd medals was made by the Warden. Inspectors W. H. T. Mooney and C. F. Cannon and former inspector, A. L. Campbell. Several members of council com- plimented the juvenile orators and in appreciation of the fine work done by the contestants, provided a cash prize for each of the boys and girls. Mr. Cocldburn on behalf of the pupils, parents and teachers, thanked the Council not only for sponsoring the contest but also for their splendid financial support. The judges were Milss Louise Rourke of the “Canadian Teacher"; H. A. Shew'felt, Principal of Mc- Gregor Public School; N. A. Sweet man of Orde St. School. YORK SOIL SURVEY MAP TO BE COMPLETED IN 1940 SINGLE COPIES fie. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE CHAMPIONSHIP PUBLIC SPEAKING No. 21.