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WWWOWW” THURSDAY, MAY 2nd, 1940. SPRINGTIME Hardware Needs Phone 18 YON GE ST. PHONE 97 Richmond Hill WE CARRY QUALITY MERCHANDISE AND TAKE PRIDE IN THE SERVICE WE ARE ABLE TO RENDER. A FULL LINE OF GARDEN TOOLS AND EQUIP- MENT ALWAYS IN STOCK T0 SUPPLY YOUR EVERY NEED. F. Y. W. BRATHWAITE Phone 33 DAVIES’ DRY GOODS MANSBRIDGE’S M E A T MARKET Schneider’s Famous Tenderized Ham Austin’s Drug Store Choicest Fresh and Cooked Meats and Provisions Buy It At Your Grocers BARBER and TOBACCONIST Prints, Broadcloth, Fancy Tablecloths, Maderia Pillowcases, etc. HOSIERY A SPECIALTY IS GOOD LADIES AND CHILDREN ONLY . W. GRAINGER ‘ PILLS and THINGS COMPLIMENTS OF MISS E. ORME Catering now to HARDWARE 1----»- -.o.1-.0.0-n- 0... no Richmond Hill RICHMOND HILL RICHMOND HILL We Deliver Phone 119 Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Chadwick re- turned last week from Florida where they spent the winter months. Rev. C. W. Follett of Richmond Hill and Rev. E. B. Cooke of Thorn- hill are exchanging pulpits on Sun- day morning next. Tag Day for the Blind will be held in Richmond Hill on Saturday, May 4th. With a view to securing funds the Girl Guides of North York are hold- ing a Doughnut Drive on Saturday, May 18th. Further annOuncement later. The local Tennis Club plans to re- open this Saturday, May 4th at 2 p.m. All members and those inter- ested are invited to be present as promptly as possible. The Presbyterian W.M.S. met to- day at the home of Mrs. R. Boyâ€" ington, Buttonville. The Women‘s Association of Carr- ville held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. W. Cook on Church St. on Wednesday afternoon. A most enjoyable program was presented and Miss Evelyn Follett addressed the gathering on Camp Life at Lake Scugog, under the auspices of the United Church. A marriage of local interest is that of Mary Johns, daughter of ers. and the late Dr. Johns of Thornhill, to Robert E. Little of Weston, which will take place at the Thornhill United Church on Satur- day, May 11th at 8 pm. Both are graduates of the Richmond Hill High School. Among the visitors week from Toronto wi Kate, Bertha and Eli: also Mr. Ross Dunford Major Robertson of t} ment. They were ac Mrs. Herb Hembruff, is now en route to Y.M.C.A. officer with Prize winners at the successful euchre held in St. Mary’s R. C. Church Parish Hall on Friday evenâ€" ing of last week were: Ladies, Mix). Munroe, Mrs. .Dewsbury, Mrs. T. W. Allison; gentlemen, Messrs. Stuart Kidd, W. Bone and W. Homer. Twenty-one young women, mem- bers of the Women’s Auxiliary Motor Service, have been busy these past six weeks studying mechanics and car operation under the guidance of Cyril Brilling‘er at Little Brothers’ Showrooms. The course consists of eight lessons, two hours per week for eight weeks, and is sponsored by the Ford Motor Company, whom we understand will entertain the girls and present them with pins on. the completion of the course, which in- cludes, among other innovations, driving a truck and :1 tractor. Those taking the course are: MiSs Eileen Broad, Miss Ruth Reaman, Miss Mar- garet Trench, Miss Jean Smith, Miss Edna Izzard, Miss Barbara Sihoebot- tom. Mrs. M". J. Taylor, Miss May Plowman, Misses Irene and Lillian Anderson, Mrs. R. D. Little, Mrs. C. Brillinger, Mrs. Norman Cook, Mrs. Dorothy Reaman. Miss Clara Mason, and Miss Jean Topper of Richmond Hill; Mrs. Edith Luesby of Thorn- hill, Mrs. Phipps and Miss Bently of \Yillowdale, Miss 4M. Whitney, Concord, and Miss Baker of Toronto. were guests Parsonage. Another euchre will be held in the Parish Hall on Wednesday evening, May 8th. Good prizes. Evelybody welcome. LIONS MEET TONIGHT The regular meeting of the Richâ€" mond Hill Lions Club will be held at the Rustic Inn tonight (Thurs- day) at 6.30 o’clock. The main item of business will ‘be picking flaws in The Lions Liberal. It promises to be a .busy meeting. ONLYa THREE VILLAGE HOMES MINUS RADIO SET James Butler, local Radio inspec- tor, after an almOSt complete cover- age of the village, reports that in Richmond Hill every family except three has at least one radio receivâ€" ing set. Sociai and Personal Mr. Ross Dunford am r Robertson of the ] ‘ They were accon Herb Hembruff, wh< rw en route to En: 1A. officer with the guests at the Uni THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO rs in town last were the Misses )1inor Archibald; rd and CO. Sergt. the Royal Regi- accompanied by :', whose husband ) England as a the troops United Ch >ps. A“ Church At the Red Cross District Meeting for York County held in Newmarket on Monday, April 29th the Richmond Hill Red Cross boundary was moved one and one quarter miles north of Elgin Mills. It is understood that families who may be within this area will continue to work with the Red Cross with which they have already affiliated. ' The Red Cross Room will remain closed on Friday afternoons until further notice. Sewing will continue on Wednesday afternoons as usual, and wool will be available on Wed- nesdays. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. W. Elliott, Markham Road, announce the engagement of their daughter, Nora Isabelle, to Mr. Gervace S. Huestis, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Huestis, Richvale. Marriage to take place May 20 at 7.30 pm. Richmond Hill is experiencing a building boom, “Baker Built" houses springing up allover town. One is now under construction for Art Leach 0n Richmond St., two on Roseview are nearing completion, and one is under way on Centre St. West. Mrs. J. W. Hall and family wish to thank their many friends for their thoughtful interest add sympathy, also the kind neighbours who assist- ed at the time of the recent loss of her husband and their father. Ma's. their cere f or t] pathy ment. press her heartfelt thanks to her many friends who gave their assist- ance at the time of the fire and to the Maple Fire Brigade, the Red Cross and all others who so gener- ously contributed necessary articles of bedding, clothing and food sup- plies in the time of need. press many ance the I WILEY, Isabel Turnerâ€"At her late residence, Church Street, Richmond Hill, on Saturday, April 27th, 1940, Isabel Turner, beloved wife of Chas. P. Wiley, and dear mother of (Isa- bel) Mrs. A. E. Wall, Toronto, and George of Chicago. Funeral was held from the above addreSS on Monday, the 29th instant, at 2.30 (D.S.T.). Interment follow- ed in Richmond Hill Cemetery. Red Cross Notes Mrs ' heartfelt thanks t their kind “NOOOQOW90”W”WO WWO Barafins ! Bargains ! MEN’S AND BOYS’ FURNISHINGS, BOOTS AND SHOES We invite you to visit us at our temporary quarters and share in the savings we offer in our FIRE SALE t0 clearvout a large quantity of damaged and slightly damaged goods. Everything Marked Down to Clear Quickly BUILDING ACTIVITY Richard her heal air kind during CARD OF THANKS CARD CARD YONGE ST., RICHMOND HILL pending repairs to our store recently damaged by fire SAVE NOW ON MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, Etc. invite you to come early and share in this sensational bargain offering. Wiley and his ( Wall wish to lt appreciatiOn to their many nd expressions : their recent R. J. CRAIGIE DIED THANKS WE ARE NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS IN THE ASONlC daughter express and sin- 7 friends of sym. bereave to ex- to her assist- and to .e Red The greatest musical pomedy To date. Excellent. dancing, singing and music, from the tops of their heads to the taps of their feet. They were born to dance together. Melodrama. A released convict who is determined to 0 straight. It’s a red-blooded action-crammed, suspenseful screen pay. “Gone with the Wind ” MONDAY & TUESDAY. MAY 6 - 7 MATINEE BOTH DAYSâ€"1.45 EVENING 8 O’CLOCK CLARK GABLE - VIVIEN LEIGH - LESLIE HOWARD in Mightiest achievement in the history of motion pictures â€" Superb entertainment. Built strictly for laughs and giving plenty of them. This sequel to ‘Brother Rat’ offers welc-ome entertainment. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, MAY 8 - 9 EDDIE ALBERT - WAYNE MORRIS - PRISCILLA LANE i “ BROTHER RAT AND A BABY ” GEO. RAFT - HI‘MPHREY BOGART - JANE BRYAN in “ INVISIBLE STRIPES ” SHOWS START AT S [’31. and 10 RM. D.S.T. FRIDAY & SH‘L'RDAY. MAY 3 - 4 FRED ASTAIRE . ELEANOR POWELL in “ BROADWAY MELODY OF 1940 ” TODAY. THL'RSD-\Y. MAY 2 PAGE FIVE