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Last Tuesday morning as Mrs. E; Caseley was on her usual journey to North Toronto market her car skidded, the front wheels running up on the bank thrown out by the snow plow about 40 rods west of the Square corner and upset the car breaking some glass containers of market produce and one car winâ€" dow. Mrs. Caseley was able to get out herself, feeling little the worse for the experience. The next morn- ing found her a bit sore and bruised but her friends are all glad to see her able to be out and around about her social activities. The Young People had a jolly time at their social evening last Tuesday evening when 58 gathered with their crokinole and Chinese checker boards. Those winning first prize were: Chinese checkers, Viola Avison. Elmer Huggins; crokinole, Mrs. Ingleton (nee Mary Lilley), Floyd Perkins. Consolation, Chin- ese checkers, Irene Knapp, Alvin Caseley; crokinole, Dorothy Oliver, Leslie Hart. As this was to be/a money making scheme the prizes were small. A collection was taken which amounted to $4.80. After the games a plentiful lunch consisting of sandwiches, tarts, pie, cOokies and coffee was served. While the dishes were being washed the group had 3 Geography match. We are sorry to report Mr. Jim Valliere had an occasion to call on the doctor Sunday morning. While skating on Saturday evening Jim had the misfortune to come too close to some fair lady‘s skate and thereâ€" by received a rather nasty gash Which required the doctor’s care. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Martin of Newmarket called on friends in the community on Sunday. Those who were absent from the Mission Circle supper on Saturday evening missed out on three things, a good supper, splendid program and a happy social time. Last Sunday Mrs. Haig gave her portion of the Sunday School con- vention. Mrs. Collard gave her por- tion a week ago. Both were very interesting and makes one wish they had attended the convention. We are glad to say Jim is able to go on with his work. The regular meeting of the W.A. was held at the home of Mrs. Bert Sanderson on Monday evening, Mrs. Collard and Mrs. McRoberts giving their reports of the W. A. convention. Both were well given and proved very interesting. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 - 23 ? 24 HELD OVER BY POPULAR DEMAND THIS GREAT DOUBLE BILL MICKEY ROONEY - JUDY GARLAND “ BABES IN ARMS ” VOL. LVIV. 300 SEATS ALL EVENING 25c. VICTORIA SQUARE NEWSY NOTES Dancing from 9 p.m. MAX BOAG’S ORCHESTRA Refreshments â€" Novelties â€" Dress Optional HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM. RICHMOND HILL FRIDAY, MARCH lst. THE COMMUNITY’S CLEARING HOUSEâ€" THE LIBERAL WANT ADS \VED., THURS, FRI., SAT., FEB. 28 - 29. MARCH 1 - CAPI‘I'DI. MONDAY & TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 26 - 27 RALPH RICHARDSON - MERLE OBERON “ THE LION HAS WINGS ” MARLENE DIETRICH - JAMES STEWART “ DESTINY RIDES AGAIN ” ALSO â€" OUR NEIGHBORS THE CATERS ADMISSION PER PERSON 50 Cents YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND m THE RED CROSS “ DAY-TIME WIFE ” Two of the Season’s Greatest Hits TYRONE POWER - LINDA DARNELL EDMUND LOWE - WENDY BARRY in “ THE WITNESS VANISHES ” DANCE â€"-â€"AND-â€"â€" in the Leap Year Last Friday evening our Dramatic Club journeyed to Brougham to give the new‘half hour play entitled “Frank and Erna”. After the pro- gram was over and everyone had partaken of the hearty repast pro- vided by the W.M.S. ladies the Vic- toria Square club smilineg returned home, accompanied by the first prize, $5.00. There were 3 other plays given. Now those who would like to see this play are asked to come to the February W.A. supper on February 28th when this play will be given as part of the pro- gram. The committee had planned a Geography match but we can have one of those any time and to have the play now would save the cast a lot of extra time. "We “am'sorrrto‘har Mrs. Pnlhm is in bed with a heart condition. We hope she will soon be able to be up and around. The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. was held on Wednesday, February 14th, at the home of Mrs. Lewis Nichols with a good attendâ€" ance. Mrs. McDonald was in charge of the study group. The committee very ably described the Church in India. 2 minutes silence was ob- served in memory of the late Lord Tweedsmuir. Reports were then given by the delegates from the con- vention held in Toronto the previ- ous week. The meeting was favor- ed with duetts by Mrs. Nigh and Mrs. Forrester of Melville Church accompanied by Miss Carruthers. After the meeting the ladies were served a very dainty lunch by the hostess, Mrs. Nichols. Funeral was held Tuesday, Feb. 20 at Wright .& Taylor’s Funeral Home, Richmond Hill. Interment followed in St. John’s cemetery, Oak Ridges. DIED * PARK, Herbert Georgeâ€"On Sunday, February 18th, 194-0, Herbert George, second son of Mr. George Park and the late Elizabeth Park of the Second Concession, Markham Township, in his 43nd year. N‘EW-‘BERY â€" Suddenly at his late residence, Calgary, Alberta, on Feb. 13th, 1940, Alexander Henry New- bery, beloved husband of Alice Cross and youngest son of the late George B. Newbery of Richmond Hill. You can help by becOming a. mem- ber of the Red Cross. PARKING Whmmfl MW a. gs a ‘In Essentials, Unity; Ip Non-essentials, Lipgrjty:iln Alllpings. Charity” LIONS CLUB TO ENTERTAIN YOUNG PEOPLE The Lions Club are planning to entertain the young people, both male r afidV-vfiemaalemvho reside in Rich- mond Hill and the neighboring rural areas in the first concessions of Markham and Vaughan between the Elgin Mills and Richvale. A11 young people who attain their twenty-first year during the year 1940 are re- quested to leave their names and ad- dresses at The Liberal Office on or before March lst. Disastrous Fire Damages Property Richmond Hill experienced a dis- astrous fire Monday morning when the residence of Jerry Smith, Yonge Street, was badly damaged. The alarm was sounded about 9.15 am. when smoke was noticed coming from the upstairs and although the fire brigade was quickly on the scene the flames had gained considâ€" erable headway in the walls and par- titions of the second floor. Volunteer help quickly removed most of the furniture and furnishings and the valuable equipment and stock from the store. Valuable tools and clocks were saved although some were dam- aged and all property of customers in the shop was removed without damage. The efficient and effective efforts of the Richmond Hill Fire Brigade in command of Chief Bert Cook soon had the fire under con- trol and although considerable dam- age was done inside, the building of frame construction was saved and the damage by fire confined to the second floor. Water and smoke howâ€" ever did considerable damage to the rest of the building and to clothes and furnishings which could not be removed. The cause of the fire is attributed to overheated stove pipes. In their great loss Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Smith have the sincere symâ€" pathy of their wide circle of friends in Richmond Hill and throughout this section of the County. SCHOOL FAIRS SUSPENDED FOR 1940 Agricultural Representative W. M. Cockburn regrets to have to an- nounce that he has just received notification that there will be no School Fairs held in the Province this year. Hon. P. M. Dewan, Min- ister of Agriculture for Ontario, in- timated last week that such a step might be necessary on account of decreased Governmental appropria- tions necessitated by war-time econ- omy. All schools are being notified by the Department of Agriculture at Newmarket. As during the last war, the Agri- cultural Representatives are being called upon to assist with the war- time production programme and the cancellation of the Fairs will not only effect a substantial saving but will also allow time to be devoted to the wag-time production efforts. Plans are being made to continue the project club work with the old- er class of boys through Grain and Calf Clubs. Mr. Cockburn has always taken a keen interest in School Fair work and wishes to express to the teach- ers and pupils, as well as parents, his regrets in having to disappoint them and at the same time, asks us to convey to all concerned his deep appreciation of the co-operation he has received in this phase of his work. RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd, 1940. The Richvale Red Cross held their regular euchre on Monday, February 19th. The prize winners were: Lad- ies, lst, Mrs. Frank Harrison; 2nd, Mrs. Ed. Rowden; Gents, lst, Mr. J. Warwick; 2nd, Mr. Donaldson. The aggregate prize was also won by Mrs. Ed. Rowden. EUCHRE Vaughan and Richmond Hill Vetâ€" eran Ladies’ Auxiliary will hold a Euchre at Miss T. Smart’s, (Mr. Thos. Sheppard’s home) North Yonge Street near Elgin Mills, on Wed- nesday, February 28th, at 2.30 o’- clock. Everybody welcome. Efficient Work Of Mr. Jerry Smith RICHVALE Work of Fire Brigade Saves Building County Seed Fair At Richmond Hill Thurs. March 14th It has just been announced by the York County Crop Improvement As- sociation that they are planning to hold their 4th annual Seed Fair at Richmond Hill on Thursday, March ‘14th, as guests of the Richmond Hill Agricultural Society. The pro- gramme will be somewhat similar to other years except that there will be only one guest speaker in the af- ternoon and in the Seed Fair, all grain and seed exhibits must have an official government grade. W. M. Cockburn, Sec.-Treas. of the Fair, is arranging to have Mr. F. F. Morwick of the Soils Dept. of the Ontario Agricultural College, present with a soil testing display. Mr. Morwick is in charge of the York County soil testing work and as all samples will have been tested by that time, he will be able to dis- cuss results with any of the farm- ers concerned. The other five Agricultural Soci- eties in York County are holding public meetings and “seed for sale" displays the week previous to the Seed Fair. At these meetings, Prof. Jas. Laughland of the O.A.C. will speak on “Varieties of Crops and Hybrid Corn" while W. P. Watson of the Ontario Lch Stock Branch, will speak on the “Bacon Hog- Situâ€" ation” which he so ably discussed at the Agricultural Societies Con- vention in Toronto last week. Farm- ers having seed for sale are invited to bring 1/2 gallon samples to dis- play at these meetings and Mr. Cockburn will have a sup-ply of farming mill screen material on hand from 10.30 on. Svchom'berg Agricultural Society Market Hall, Monday, March 4th. Aurora Agricultural Society, Me- chanics Hall, Tuesday, March 5th. Wvoodbridge Agricultural Society, Vellore Hall, Friday, March 8th. The meetings will be held as fol- lows, beginning at 2 p.m.: Sutton Agricultural Society, T0wn Hall, Wednesday, March 6th. Markham Agricultural Society, Town Hall, Thursday, March 7th. ORANGE SOCIAL NIGHT The Entertainment Committees of Victoria L.O.L. and Empire L.O.B.A. of Richmond Hill are holding a So- cial Night in the Lodge Rooms on Monday, February 26th. This inviâ€" tation is extended to all members of both lodges and their families. There will be six or eight games of Euchre for those who wish to play with the usual list of prizes. There will also be Bingo games fer those who wish to play for prizes. Prizes for Past Masters and Past Mistresses. Prizes for highest rankâ€" ing Orangemen and Orange women present. Prizes, prizes, the night will be full of prizes. There will be prizes for the best guesses on the humorous guessing contests. Prizes for this and prizes for that. Come and. enjoy the fun and drive dull care away for one night any- way. All this is FREE. There is absolutely no charge except that members are asked to bring a few sandwiches or cakes. M009090000009909ooowoo¢oooooooooowow The United Church S.S. held their skiing and tobogganing party at the farm of Mr. Geo. Crooks Saturday afternoon. An enjoyable time was spent followed with supper In the SS. room. A short program was held inithe evening consisting of guitar duets by Billy and George Armstrong, several piano and violin selections by Miss Evelyn Forrest and Mr. Charles McRoberts. The story of “Black Beauty", illustrated with slides was read by Mrs. Robt. Marritt. The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held Wednesday, February 14th at the home of the president, Mrs. Smith. The roll call was answered with “Favorite Supper Dishes” and an in- teresting paper “The Importance of Rest" was given by Mrs. J. Manning. Mrs. E. Hadwen gave a pap-er en- titled “Canadian Industries and Ag- riculture" followed with a poem by Mrs. D. Smith. Lunch was served by the hostess and committee. We extend happy birthday greet- ings to Mr. Geo. Thomas who having a birthday just once in four years will be celebrating on February 29. The Y.P.U. cast presented their play “An Adopted Cinderella" in Woodbridge Tuesday, February 20. We are sorry that Mr.- Howard Mathewson of the cast has been ill for two weeks and all wish him a speedy recovery. On Sunday next, February 25 at 11 am. a special service and offer- ing gill be held in Zion Lutheran Chili'th for Finnish Relief. Offering will be forwarded direct to the head- quarters of the Lutheran Church in Finland. Mr. Sven Stadius, vice- counsel of Finland, of Toronto will speak at the service. All are cordial- ly invited. Hope and Teston Red Cross Unit No. 6 will meet at the home of Mrs. Wilbert Crook Wednesday, February 28th. Members are requested to bring in finished work. "SALAM' TEA. MAPLE SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCERT The annual concert of the Rich- mond Hill Public School, presented in the High School auditorium last Thursday and Friday evenings at- tracted large audiences and won the unanimous and enthusiastic approval of all who attended. The feature presentation was the Operetta “Sunny of Sunnyside” and the junior rooms presented as their contribution “An Easter Bunny”. The acting and Sing.- ing of the pupils was exceptionally good and reflected the careful and efficient training or the teaching staff. All scenery used was the proâ€" duct of the pupils and was very much admired. SINGLE COPIES It. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Rev. C. W. Follett, B.D. Pastor Sunday, February 25th 9.45 a.m.â€"Sund‘ay School. All De- partments. 11 a.m.â€"â€"Public Worship. “Philip the Enquirer.” “Studies in the Twelve.” 7 p.m.â€"Vesper service. One hour only. Inspiring music under lead- ership of Mr. A. Melecci, organist and choir leader. A cordial we]- come to you and your friends. Come and worship. RICHMOND HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. J. D. Cunningham, B.E., Minister Sunday, February 25th 11 a.m.â€"â€"“The Value of Personality.” 2.30 p.m.â€"Sunday School. 7 p.m.â€"“Give me â€"â€" Make me.” There is a twofold reward for the man who dOes his beastâ€"His gifts are increased and he enters into the joy of the Lord. Reotor: Rev. W! F. Wrixon. L.Th. 4 Markham Road Organist: Miss L. Yerex Choir Leader: Mr. R. Edmund: Sunday, Feb. 25th LENT 3 11 a.m.â€"Morning Prayer and Ser- mon. Subject, “Is the young man Absalom safe?" A sermon for young and oldâ€"Rev. W. S. Pock- nell. 3 p.m.â€"Sunday School. 7 pintâ€"Evening Prayer and' Ser- mon. A special message to young people by a young University stu- dent who is not ashamed of Christ.â€"Mr. Coleman. The Rector will conduct both ser- vices. A11 cordially invited to worship with ST. MARY’S CHURCH RICHMOND HILL UNITED CHURCH RICHMOND (Anglican) No. 34.