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The regular monthly meeting of the Mission Circle will be held on Friday evening, April 19th at the home of Miss Annie Avison. The topic will be given by one of the members. All the young- ladies of the community welcome. The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. was held Wednesday, April 10th at the home of Mrs. R. Klinck. The president, Mrs. Mc- Cague, was in charge of the meet- ing. Mrs. McDonaldI gave a very fine report of the W.M.S. meeting she had attended in Toronto. A splendid report of the Provincial Temperance Convention held in Mar. was~given [by Mrs. Acreman. The Temperance reading was given by Mrs. Paul. Mrs. M. Avison favour- ed the meeting with a solo and a duet by little Donald and Ewart Avi- son was enjoyed by all. After the meeting Mrs. Klinck served lunch assisted by her daughter Mrs. Aviâ€" son. At last that long looked for huibiby‘ has arrived. Did you see that happy smile Marjorie had over the week- end'? Mr. Paul arrived in sometime on Friday to join his wife and baby; The Dramatic Club are planning on attending the Brougham W.M.S. on April 25th and putting on their play “Meet the Family.” The pupils of 8.8. No. 12 are hav- ing a few holidays owing to the illâ€" ness of the teacher, Mr. J. Clubine. We hope he will soon ‘be able to be back to school to take up his duties in good health. v The friends and neighbors of Mr. C. Martin were shocked to hear of the death of his young-est daughter Jean last Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Martin and Jean have just been living two weeks in their new home in Newmarket. Although Jean has never been in very good health, her death was not looked for as some- thing that would happen. as suddenly as it did. She has left behind to mourn her loss Mr. and Mrs. Mar- tin, one sister Mrs. George Nichols, Toronto, two brothers, Roy and Stewart both of Newmarket. The funeral service was held in Armi- tage Church on Monday afternoon followed .by .burial in the adjoining cemetery. The sympathy of this community goes to those who mourn. The friends of Ross Middleton in this community are sorry to hear he is suffering with the rheumatic fev- er in England, and hope his suffer- ing will soon be over and that he will be able to be around with the boys again. The Mission Circle are meeting on' Saturday evening at the home of Miss Annie Avison. All the young‘ girls are invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Cec11 Nichols spent the week-end in Smith’s Falls, that being Mrs. Nichols‘ home. We are also sorry to hear that" Mr. Meryl Morris of Bradford is in‘ the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Caseley' spent Sunday with their daughter and called to see him and report he is doing fine. Mr. and Mrs. T. Reid are back in our midst after spending the win- ter in Toronto. The annual W.M.S. quilting party is to be held in the basement of the church on Thursday morning and afternoon. VICTORIA SQUARE VOL. LVIV. “ SWANEE RIVER ” IN TECHNICOLOR MARCH OF TIME BATI‘LE FLEE’I‘S OF ENGLAND EXTRA CARTOON AND COMEDY FOR SATURDAY MATINEE Phone M0. 2172 THURSDAY, FRIDAY. SATURDAY, APRIL 18 - 19 - 20 DON AMECHE - ANDREA LEEDS - AL JOLSON THE COMMUNITY’S CLEARING HOUSEâ€" THE LIBERAL WANT ADS “ THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER ” -â€" AND â€"â€" \VALTER PIDGEON - RITA JOHNSTON “ 6000 ENEMIES ” WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY. APRIL 24 - 25 MARGARET SULLIVAN - JAMES STE‘VART MONDAY &\TUESDAY, APRIL 22 - 23 BETTE DAVIS - ERROL FLYNN THE PRIVATE LIFE OF “ ELIZABETH AND ESSEX ” â€" AND â€" ANN SOTHERN - WM. GARGAN “ CALL ON THE PRESIDENT ” CAPITOL THEATRE 300 Seats All Evening 25c. ____1N__ ___1N___ see the carcass grader checkin'g‘ these weight tickets attached to the carcass with the carcass itself, re- cording the grade and tattoo on the sub of the ticket for purposes of settlement. A series of meetings was held by each Agricultural Society in the County at which W. P. Watson of the Ontario Live Stock Branch ex- plained the bacon situation with re- ference to amounts and prices as well as giving a few pointers on health and feeding. Through the co- operation of the Agricultural Soci- eties and Junior Farmers, our Agri- cultural Representative has arranged for eight groups, totalling 476 far- mers, to spend a day at a packing plant to study the processing and marketing of hogs. Meeting at the plant atr9.3rO, the groups were taken on a tour through the plant to see the processing in the various departments, then to the stock pens where a number of hogs were discussed and unofficially grad- ed by each man and a judging class conducted. After dinner, an hour was spent on the hog killing floor before going to the cooler where the hogs were hanging that had been scored in the pens before dinner. W. S. McMullen, the Dominiion Governâ€" ment grader, discussed each carcass, comparing it with the live hog, the carcass being identified by an indel- ible tattoo put on in the pens. The fact that many of the hogs had de- ceived the majority as to finish, con- vinced the men that no one can tell what is under the pig’s skin till it is on the rail and opened up. Keen interest was shown in the electric scale' which automatically punches the weight ticket for the carcass as it moves along the rail. Everyone was likewise interested to With Canada producing a large percentage of the bacon for the Brit- ish market, the Department of Ag- riculture has been stressing the pro- duction of a good quality product to maintain or improve on the pre-war standard of this commodity in the hope that this will enable Canada to maintain a preferred position in that coveted market after the war. A by-law regulating the erection of all {buildings in the Township of Vaughan was finally passed at a special meeting of the Vaughan Township council this week. The by- law has been under study and con- sideration for a long- period of time and is designed to prohibit the erec- tion of undesirable types of houses and lbuildings in the township. One provision is that all houses erected must be on a solid foundation which will prevent the-building of shacks in the subâ€"divisions. The byâ€"law is now in force and provides that a building permit must; {be secured for every building. Anyone» contemplat- ing building- the coming season should get in touch at once with Township authorities. FARMERS VISIT PACKING PLANT Vaughan Adopts Building Bylaw Yonge at Castlefield "In Essentials, Unity; RICHMOND HILL, “Senior Wardens’ Night” was obâ€" served in Richmond Lodge A.F. & A.M. here Wednesday evening when Al‘bert R. Hill, senior warden, intro- duced twenty-five 3f the twenty- seven senior wardens of Toronto District C. The degree work of the evening was exemplified by the visit- ing wardens with Rt. Wor. Bro. Dr. A. C. Norwich, D.D-GJM. of Toronto Dristrict C occupying the chair. Fol- lowing- the work in the lodge room a sumptuous banquet was enjoyed in the lower hall after which Senior Warden A. R. Hill presided over a delightful program which included the usual toasts and delightful music by Eddie Dowling on the xylophone. There was a large attendance of Masons from district and city lodges. GIRLS’ RED CROSS NOTES At a joint work and business meetâ€" ing it‘ was decided that the net pro- ceeds from the dance held on April 12th amounted to $73.58. The mem- bers would like to thank all those who donated and helped in any way. Downsview Y.P.S. will present their play “Aunt Susie Shoots The Works" in Teston United Church on Monday, April 22nd at 8 p.m. under the auspices of Teston W.A. Ad- mission, Adults 250.; Children, 15c. The Chain Tea System is still be- ing carried on and several names have already been collected for the autographed quilt. Buy a space. in a block for only 10c. of the Legislature which provides that all those receiving municipal assistance must cultivate garden plots this coming Season. Provision is made that the municipal council will provide land free to any relief recipients who have not sufficient garden land of their own. The [Act gives the municipal council power to utilize all unused land in the mun- icipality as garden plots. It is en- actedl that “each family receiving re- lief must take a garden plot or pro- duce a medical certificate for inabil- ity to work.” All produce grown by the relief recipients will be retained by them for their own use without the value of the same being rbudget- ed against their food allowance. BO‘VLERS, A'I'I‘ENTION President James McLean has call- ed a meeting of the Richmond Hill Bowling Club to be held in the Munâ€" icipal Hall, Friday evening, April 19 at 8 pm. sharp. Important busi- ness is- to be transacted and all mem- bers are urged to attend. Council Makes Sweeping Changes In Local Civic Administration Local municipal councils are tak- ing steps to conform to the provin- cial act passed at the last session Sweeping changes in Richmond' Hill civic affairs are looming as a result of several special meetings of the Municipal Council held this week. Some features of the change are still pending but already operation of the local electric light system has been turned over to the Hydro Elec- tric Commission, the change to be effective May lst. The operation of the local system by the Hydro will be on a cost basis, the village pay- ing a specified percentage to the Hydro for service rendered. The change has been under contempla- tion for some months and at a meet- ing early this year councillor R. D. Little, chairman of the electric light commission submitted a report of his investigation of adminlistration in other centres which showed Richâ€" mond Hill operation costs to ‘be high in comparison to Stouffville, Mark- ham, Woodbridge and other centres. The motion for the change-over and' terminating the town’s agreement with H. B. Stirling who for many Relief Recipients Must Have Garden Must Cultivate Plot For Production of Vegetables This Year SENIOR \VARDENS’ NIGHT AT RICHMOND LODGE PLAY IN TESTON UNITED CHURCH ELECTRIC OPERATION TURNED OVER TO HYDRO COMMISSION -â€" SALARY REVISIONS AND CHANGES IN CIVIC PERSONNEL ENGAGE ATTENTION OF COUNCIL AT SPECIAL MEETINGS _Ip_Non-essential§, Liberty: In All Things, Charity” ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 18th, 1940. He had a deep love of the land and a firm conviction that the proâ€" gress and prosperity of Canada was directly dependent on a prosperous Agricultural industry. An honorary president of the Richmond Hill Agri- cultural Society this organization about a year ago presented him with a special Diploma for outstanding service to Agriculture. His death severs a link with the interesting period in the history of this community when “Patterson” was a thriving industrial community adjoining Richmond Hill,‘ and which disappeared with the removal of the implement works to W00dstock. He was born in 1864 and lived an active and useful life, leaving ‘behind a re- cord of service which will not quickâ€" ly be forgotten. He was a most gen- erous supporter of every worthwhile cause and many community under- takings and charities were indebted to his generosity. Some eleven years ago he return- ed to the Patterson homestead and since that time has devoted himself to the building up of the Don Head Farms. He gradually added to the original farm until now it includes about five hundred acres. His im- portations of outstanding animals has made a notable contribution to the improvement of 1iVestook on this continent, and his Aberdeen Angus cattle and Southdown sheep have been important prize winners at stock shows throughout North Amer- ica in recent years. “This community lost a most out- standing citizen in the passing of John D. Patterson at the Wellesle'y Hospital, Toronto, last Saturday, fol- lowing an illness of about four weeks. Owner of the famous Don Head Farms, he ‘was internationally known as an outstanding Agriculturist and breeder of thoroughbred livestock. Born on the farm where he resided until his last illness in early life he was associated with other memâ€" bers of his family in the Patterson Implement manufacturing business. He left the district back in 1886 and) lived in Woodstock where the firm located after leaving “Patterson”. The Patterson manufacturing busi- ness developed rapidly after its establishment in Woodstock and in 1891' was absorbed by the Massey- Harris Company. The late Mr. Pat- terson continued his interest in the Agricultural implement business for many years and extended his busi- ness and industrial interests to Mex- ico and South America. The funeral was held‘ from his late residence in Woodstock Tuesday af- ternoon and was attended by many from this district. Sincere tribute was paid to the life of service and the many acts of kindness and- gen- erosity for which he was respOnsvibIe in his lifetime. John D. Patterson Prominent Citizen Funeral on Tuesday The transfer of the operation of the local system to the Hydro also includes meter reading and billing of accounts and as this will relieve the town clerk of a portion of his duties we understand there has been a re- vision in his salary. Previously $600 of his $1800 salary was paid by the electric light account and on motion of councillors Wes Middleton and Bill Neal the amount in future to be paid for duties re the electric light system was reduced to $300. This would reduce the salary of the clerk and treasurer from $1800 to $1500. We understand further re-organ- ization of the civic staff is contemâ€" plated and at a special meeting this morning it was agreed to terminate the agreement employing V. H. Mc- Bride, waterworks engineer. years has been in charge of Hydlro was made by councillor Bill Nealland seconded by councillor Wes Middle- ton. We understand it received un- animous support of the members. The April meeting of St. Andrew’s W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs. A. C. Robinson. The meeting opened with the singing of several gospel songs. Mrs. George Matheâ€" son read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. W. J. Hodge gave a paper on “Dorcas, the woman who lived for others.” The president introduced the speaker, Mrs. Davidson, who has spent thirty-six years in India. Her talk was much enjoyed and some of the older members were especially The W.MiS. of Maple United Church are fortunate in having Rev. G. Williams, who spent some years in Formosa as a missionary, as guest speaker at a missionary meet- ing in the church on Tuesday, April 23rd at 8 o’clock. Mr. Williams will give a lantern lecture on “Around the World with the United Church”. Neighbouring- missionary societies will the guests of Maple W.M.S. Light refreshments will be served at the close of the programme. Miss Barbara Quinton is spending a week with her uncle and aunt, _Mr. and Mrs. J. Gordon Marsh of Isling- ton, Ont. The Y.P.U. was held Monday even- ing in the 8.8. room. In the absence of the president, Miss Marion Wat- son, the meeting was taken by Mrs. R. A. Bigford. The scripture was read by Edwin Crook and an interâ€" esting talk on “Missions” was given by Mrs. MaoCrimmon. The meeting will be withdrawn next Monday ev- ening and cars will leave the church at 7.30 to attend the Young People’s Rally at Thornhill. Everyone wel- come. The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s. Institute was held Wed- nesday, April 10th at the home of Mrs. Milton Palmer with an attend- ance of 55. The roll call was an- swered by an exchange of plant slips and flower seeds. Several piano accordion solos were given by Fran- ces Rumble and the topic, “Current Events”, was taken by Myrtle Kef- fer. A paper on “Community Ac- tivities” was read by Mrs. Forrest in the absence of Mrs. M. McDonald. Mrs. Reid and Mrs. ‘C. Agnew, the district president and secretary were present and spoke a few words. Lunch was served at the close of the meeting and a social time spent. at 1.30 pm. We are glad to know. that Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Couper’s baby daughter Isabelle is recovering from her reâ€" cent illness. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, APRIL 24 - 25 “ SCHOOL FOR HUSBANDS ” ~ ~ ALSO â€"â€" With REX HARRISON - DIANA CHURCHILL “ FRANCE IS READY ” APPROVAL OF THE FRENCH MILITARY AUTHORITIES NEWS “ONOOOOO01 WO“M”MOOOOO“$”OO“WO”W§£ ‘ MOW The Hope and Tesbon Red Cross Unit No. 6 will hold their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. H. Barnaby on Wednesday, April 24th “SAMBA” TEA . Quality YUM’M Emmy MAPLE NEWSY NOTES SINGLE CQPIES It. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Don’t forget the dance' in the Con- cert Hall, Maple Friday, April 26th in aid of the Red Cross. Max Boag’s orchestra. The Maple W.I. will hold a euchre and dance in Vellore Hall Friday, May 10th in aid of the Athletic Fund. Good prizes for euchre. Further notice later. It was pointed out that such an organization would be able to do much good for the youth of the com- munity. Its success will be a mark of our industry. Are you with us? Your suggestions and help would' be greatly appreciated. Sub Committees â€" Skating: Mr. Bryan chairman, Miss D. Brown, Miss B. Quinton. Hockey: Allan Rumble chairman, Mike Miller, Jack Chapman. Lacrosse: Cal Miller chairman, Gordon Ingram, Harry Rumble. Baseball: Ivan Musselman chairman, Mrs. C. Miller, Miss D. Taylor, Ken House, Dick Taylor. Property: Ivan Musselman chairman, Harry Chapman, Art Wells. An organization meeting- of the Maple Athletic Association was held in the Masonic Hall in Maple, April 17th, 1940. rThe following officers were elected': Executive Committee: Chairman, AndTew Snider; Vice- Chairman, Wm. Hoiles; Secretary, Bruce McDonald; Treasurer, Ivan Musselman; Executive, Hadwen Kyle, Bill Park, Wilbert Cousin, Jack Chapman, Jean Park, Bob Julian, Allan Rumble. L happy to meet Mrs. Davidson as be- fore her marriage she spent a good‘ deal of time in the village with h'r brother the late Mr. R. S. Thompson. Other visitors present were Mrs. S. R. Robinson and Mrs. W. G. Back of Toronto. The meeting was closed by Rev. Bowman and a pleasant so- cial time was spent. On Monday, April 15th the Pres- byterian Guild met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Withersp00n. The meeting opened: with a call to wor- ship followed by the devotional per- io'd. 'Ilhree chapters of the study book, “The Making of a Christian”, were discussed, the topics being Home, World Outlook and Tempta- tion. Lunch was served by the hes~ tess at the close of the meeting. On April 22nd the Guild will attend the Spring Rally in St. John’s Presby- terian Ohurch, Toronto, where Dr. W. A. Cameron will speak on the sub- ject “Missions in the programme of Youth." We extend our sympathy to Miss Marion Watson, president of the Y.P.U., who is ill in' the Isolation Hospital, Toronto. No. 42.