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RICHE Morgan Baker M. L. A. Discusses Hydro Rates at Meeting of the East Vaughan Ratepayers Association Morgan Baker, M.P.P. for North York was the guest speaker at the regular monthly meeting of the East Vaughan Ratepayers Association held in the Richvale school Tuesday ev- ening. President W. J. Adams pre- sided and there was a large attend- ance of members. Mr. Baker was present to discuss particularly the question of hydro rates in. the community in response to a largely signed petition asking for a reduction. In a clear concise statement the local member gave full details of rates and charges for Hydro from 1924 up to the present time, and quoted specific cases to show the substantial reductions in payment for light and power in the district Mr. Baker said he had dis- cussed the matter fully with Hydro officials and was satisfied that there was no discrimination against 'H-ydro users in the district. He pointed out that there were in On- tario only seventeen districts enjoy- ing as low a rate as in force here, and only one district are the rates lower. “Rumors that there have been no reductions for ten or fifteen years are entirely without founda- tion," said Mr. Baker who continued to give details of rates and rate re- ductions over the period of years since 1924. Quoting official figures from the Hydro Commission Mr. Baker stated the rates since 1924 were as follows: April 1, 1924, to June 30, 1925: Class MOâ€"Service charge $2.85 per month. 6 cents per kw-hr. for the first 28 kwâ€"hrs. per month; 2 cents per kw-hr. for the balance. Class lBâ€"Service charge $1.57 per month. 6 cents per kw-hr. for the first 10 kw-hrs. per month; 2 cents per kw-hr. for the balance. June 30, 1925. to July 1, 1927: Glass ICâ€"Service charge $2.80 per month. r nClass lBâ€"Sewice change $1.50 per month. 5 cents per kilowatt-hour for the first 30 kilowatt-hours per month; 2 cents per kilowatt-hour for the bal- ance of consumption. July 1, 1927. to July 1, 1928: Class 10 per month. Class 1B per month. 4 cents per kilowatt-hour for the first 30 kilowatt-hours per month; 2 cents per kilowatt-hour for the bal- ance of consumption. July 1, 1928, to January 1, 1930: Class 10 â€"- Service charge $2.00 Class 10 per month. Class 13 VOL. LVIV FREE ADMISSION TO THEATRE BY SALADA TEA LABELS OFF AND 1/2 POUND PACKAGE OR BOX OF SALADA TEA BAGS Traces Steady Reduction in Rates Since 1924 â€" Hydro Policy Has Resulted in Substantial Savings, to Householders Phone M0. 2172 MONDAY, TUESDAY. WEDNESDAY.) MAY 20 - 21 - 22 NELSON EDDY - ILONA MASSEY THE COMMUNITY’S CLEARING HOUSEâ€" 'THE LIBERAL WANT ADS THURSDAY, FRIDAY. SATURDAY, MAY 16 - 17 â€" 18 JAMES CAGNEY - I’RISCILLA LANE “ THE ROARING TWENTIES ” “ GRANDPA GOES TO TOWN ” “"ith THE GLEASON FAMILY SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY MATINEE ONLY COMEDY CARTOON SERIAL WIN AN ALL-CANADA BO-LO SWEATER CONTEST STARTS SATURDAY. MAY 18 START NOW AND BE A WINNER “ BALALAIKA " RICHARD DIX â€" CHESTER MORRIS “ THE MARINES FLY HIGH ” Service Service Charge $1.10 Service CAPITOL THEATRE 300 Seats All Evening 25c. charg charge (mi HILL FAIR, FRIDAY, MAY 24L}: $1.10 $2.00 per month. 3.5 cents per kilowatt-hour for the first 30 kilowatt-hours per month; 1.5 cents per kilowatt-hour for the balance of consumption. Jan. 1, 1930, to February 1, 1934: Class 1C â€" Service Charge $1.98 per month. Class 1B â€" Service Charge $1.10 per month. 3 cents per kilowatt-hour first 30 kilowatt-hours per 1.5 cents per kilowatt-hours balance of consumption. From February 1w 1934, a third kilowatt-hour rate of 0.75 cent was put; into effect, thereby making the following rates: Class 10 â€" 3 cents per kilowatt- hour for the first 30 kilowatt-hours per month; 1.5 cents per kilowatt- hour for the next 240 kilowattâ€" hours per month; 0.75 cent per kilo- watt-hour for all remaining con- sumption. Class IB â€"â€" 3 cents per kilowatt- hour for the first 30 kilowatt-hours per month; 1.5 cents per kilowatt- hour for the next 105 kilowatt-hours per month; 0.75 cent per kilowatt- hour for all remaining consumption: Feb. 1, 1934, to Nov. 1, 1935: Class LC â€" Service charge $1.98 per month. ‘ Class 1B â€" Service Charge $1.10 per month. Nov. 1, 1935, to Aug. 1, 1937: Class 10 per month. Class 1B â€"â€" Service per month. Aug. 1, 1937, to date: 612355 10 â€"- Service charge $1.11 per month. ‘Class 1B _ Service Charge $1.10 per month. All the above rates are subject to 10% prompt payment discount. Mr. Baker assured the members that as quickly as conditiOns warâ€" ranted he hoped- there would be gen- eral reductions in rates throughout the province. In answer to criticism of the war tax on Hydro being comâ€" puted on the service charge Mr. Baker said he was in. agreement with this criticism. He felt that the tax should be on consumption only, and said already he had taken the matter up in conjunction with COI. Mulock, the federal member, and re- presentations would be made to have the tax applicable only on consump- tion charges. In order to show clearly the ef- fect of these rate reductions Mr. Baker quoted a number of specific cases to show the savings brought about to the householders as a result â€" Service charge $1.80 Yonge at Castlefield "In Essentials. Unity: In Non Charge $1.10 for the month; for the mSum’P' ‘Contraet 1031, 011155 1B, connect- ed 1924: For the past year, the aVer- the ef‘ age consumption has been 160 kilo- “ M11 watt-hours for a two-month period, specific and the net bill $4.95. At rates brought exi‘sting in 1927, this bill would have a T891115 been $7.20 net. In Essentials. Unity MANY FEATURES 0N PROGRAM RICHMOND HILL ANNUAL FAIR There is activity these days at the local park in preparation for the 9lst annual Spring Fair of the Richmond Hill Agricultural Society which will be heldi on Friday, May 24th. Many feature attractions are on the program for the day and the Horse Show which is known as one of the finest in this part of Ontario this year promises to be better than in many years. From enquiries which have reached the secretary’s office and entries already received indica- tions are that‘there will the a large RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 16th, 1940. showing of light and heavy horses and some of Canada’s outstanding performers will take .part in the jumping and hurdvle events. The sports program will {be head'- ed by a men’s softball tournament and already several entries have been received by L. H. Clement, chairman of the sports committee. Any teams wishing to enter should get in touch with Mr. Clement at once. The Midrway will be a busy place. Local organizations having conces- sions include the Presbyterian W.A., the Red” Cross and the Tennis Club. The Merry-Goâ€"Round will be here, also Bingo games, and a larger than usual run of the usual midlway at- LATE REV. E. C. CURRIE The funeral of the late Rev. E. C. Currie, a former minister of the Richmond Hill and Thornhill Pres- byterian churches, was held from his late residence at Creemore, Wedâ€" nesday afternoon and interment fol- lowed in Richmond Hill cemetery. The late Mr. Currie who was in his 77th year passed away at his Cree- more home Monday, May 13th after a lengthy illness. He was minister here from 1908 to 1913 and had many warm friends in this district: who join with The Liberal in ex~ tending sympathy to the bereaved family. Serving in all forty-three years in the Christian ministry he had charges at Sarnia, Sault Ste. Marie, -Hawkvesbury, Delhi, Belleville, Lindsay and Creemore. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. J. S. Short of Barrie, former Moderator of the Church, assisted by represent- atives of the Toronto Presbytery. He is survived by his widow, three sons and three daughters, Mrs. Gordon Ross of Rochester, Mrs. George Bai- l-ey, Maple, Bruce Currie, Rochester, Mrs. Leonard Wilson, Toronto, Chas. Currie, Toronto, Arthur Currie, Knox College, Toronto. of these rate reductions. He quoted the following cases: Contract 1192, Class 10, c0nnecb- ed 1927: This consumer is using an electric range and’ the average con- sumption is 480 kilowatt-hours for a two-month period, with a net bill of $8.10. At rates existing in 1927, the net bill would have been $15.30. Contract 1191, Class 1B, connect- ed 1927: Average consumption 50 kilowatt-hours for a two-month per- iod. Net bill $3.33. At rates exist- ing in- 1927, the net bill would have been $4.95 for a twoâ€"month period. .5 Contract 1161, Class 1B, connect- ed 1926: Average consumption 164 kilowatt-heurs for a two-month per- iod. Net bill $4.02. At rates existâ€" ing in 1926, the net bill would have been- $8.62. Contract 1191, Class 1B, connect- ed 1928: Average consumption 60 kilowatt-hours for a two-month per- iod. Net [bill $3.60. At rates» existâ€" ing in 1927, the net bill would have been $5.40. Contract 1050, Class 1C: Average consumption 380 kilowatt-hours for a twoâ€"fimnth period. Net bill $7.94. At rates existing in 1927, the net bill would have been $13.50. HORSE SHOW ATTRACTING MANY ENTRIES OBITUARY Non-essentials. Liberty: In All Thmgs, Charity” Fair A headline attraction will be For- syth’s Marionettes, those intriguing woodenâ€"headed actors who will per- form on a miniature stage on the grounds throughout the afternoon. This is an attraction which has prov- en popular at the largest Fairs in ‘Canada and is outstanding enter- tainment. There will be Performing Donkeys to amuse everyone. These Donkeys will be here through the courtesy of Mr. A. W. Miles, Toronto. Everyone is welcome to take a free ride, and‘ no doubt many of those who try it will “take a ride". A group of cowboys and cowgirls from Circle M Ranch will give an exhibition of Wild West riding and there will be lots of thrills. An especially attractive prize list for Children’s exhibits is offered this year, and with the view to de- veloping this branch of the Fair thé directors have sent complimentary tickets to all school children in the district. At night the big attraction will be the wrestling show in the arena. Wrestling Bouts Fair Night May 24 The announcement that the Fair Board will hold a Wrestling Show on the night of the Fair, Fri-day, May 24th has been received with en- thusiasm throughout the district. An especially attractive card is offered this year with outstanding athletes taking part in the three bouts billed for the night‘s entertainment. The show will ‘be at the popular admis- sion price of twenty-five cents' with ringside seats selling at 35 cents. The show will start at 9 pm. Day- light Saving Time and the commit- tee promises a show packed full of thrills and excitement. The next Chain Tea is to ‘be held at Mrs. Dorothy Reaman’s on Mon- day evening, May 20’th. The next Work meeting will take place in the Post Office on Tues- day, May 28th. A feature of the show will be the second' .bout with “Red” Garner of Toronto anti Johnny Rasulos of Gan- anvoque as contenders. This will be a three-way match, 20 minutes or one fall at each of three styles of wrestling, the famous Jiu-Jitsu, Graeco-Romanv, and the well known and popular “Catch-asaCatch-Can". This will be something new and en- tirely drifferent to local sport fans and] should prove very interesting. In the opening- bout Ren Gazley, 186 lbs, of Cobourg, will meet Jack Jeffries, 179 lbs., of Toronto. The main heavyweight bout features Bert Max'well, 2.12 lbs., of West Hill and Jack Siqbthonpe, 198 lbs, of To- ronto. The card includes some smart per- formers as well as some bad men of the game and fans are assured' of plenty of action. A special invita- tion is extenden to the ladies and- there will be a special lucky number prize given away free during the evening. Every lady will be given a numbered ticket on entering the arena and a ticket will be drawn after the second bent, and five dol- lars cash given to the holder of the lucky ticket. Resewe the night of the 24th for the big wrestling- Show at Richmond Hill arena. - actions where everyone can take chance and join in the fun of the GIRLS’ RED CROSS NOTES At the regular meeting of the Girls’ Branch of the Red Cross on Tuesday, May 14th, the preparation as usual. Work is soon to begin on of surgical dressings was continue peI‘iOdi ointh 15 for usscd. ‘ 3 held‘L Mon- ‘1 x L l E A T1195- 1 T Sunday services proved very in- teresting both in Sunday School where the regular Mother’s; Day pro- gram was carried out, and in_ the church service where a [baptism ser- vice was an added item to the reg- ular service. There were two chil- dren baptized, Gordon- Denton Brum- well and Franklin Louis Alexandra Nichols. The attendance was 95. Next Sunday, May 19th the Rev. McKay of Leaside is to be the speaker and will ‘be preaching for a call so be on hand to hear him. We hear Eddy is .with us again. It will seem like old times to have him coming to our church and social gatherings, and I’m sure we will all be pleased to welcome him back. The J.W.I. and J.F.A. had two good meetings on Tuesday evening, Miss Marion Smith addressing the Institute and taking as her subject “Legislation” which is usually a very‘ deep and not so interesting subject to the average audience, yet Marion with her good delivery and well prepared paper proveci to us that one must know the subject and then even anything so deep as legisr lation can be interesting, Reports from the J.F.A. group were that they had a very interesting speaker. This is the beginning of the new year for these two clubs and the new executive will appreciate any new members who care to join us. We are sorry to report that Mr. Bruce Anderson has gone home from Mr. Buchanan's for the time being and is to remain in bed. This is the after effects of a winter cold‘. We hope he will soon be feeling better and able to fill his usual place. We are glad to hear Mrs. Huggins (nee Beatrice Frisby) and baby have arrived home and are feeling better. Mr. William Casper was in town on Sunday calling on old: friends. Will is in Kingston with the troops, waiting for the call. The regular monthly meeting of the WA. will be held on Wed'nes- day evening, May 22nd in the SS. room. There will be a report of the convention which was heldi at Au- rora last week. The May supper will be on May 29 and the commit- tee in charge are trying to secure Dr. Hogg from the Observatory on his trip abroad. All the ladies of Yonge St. aiifileniorest Rd. . _â€" ALSO â€"â€" “ HENRY GOES TO ARIZONA ” With FRANK MORGAN - VIRGINIA WEIDLER THURSDAY, MAY 16 â€" NEWS FRIDAY & SATURDAY â€"â€" Novelty â€" TIME OUT FOR LESSON Motion Pictures Are Your Best Entertainment VICTORIA SQUARE NEWSY NOTES THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, MAY 16 - 17 - 18 “ ANOTHER THIN MAN ” \V'ith WILLIAM POWELL - MYRNA LOY MONDAY & TUESDAY. MAY 20 - 21 “ REMEMBER THE NIGHT ” With BARBARA STANWYCK - FRED McMURRAY “ SEVENTEEN ” \Vith JACKIE COOPER - BETTY FIELDS Novelty â€"â€" HYDRO MANIACS WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, MAY 22 - 23 “ I TAKE THIS WOMAN ” \Vith SPENCER TRACY - HEDY LAMARR “ MEXICAN SPITFIRE ” With LUPE VELEZ - DON WOODS PARAMOUNT NE‘VS BUY THRIFT TICKETS AND SAVE The Quality Tea SINGLE CGPI‘ES 5c. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE the community are welcome at our regular meetings and everyone will want to attend the supper and’ hear Dr. Hogg. The regular monthly meeting of the Goforth Mission Circle will be held on Friday evening, May 17th at 8 pm. at the home of Mrs. Cecil Nichols: The topic will be taken. by one of the members. All the ladies of the community are cordially wel- come to attend. The United Church Choir anâ€" nounces its programme in connection with the Anniversary Services be- ginning this Sunday, May 19th. De- tails of the services are given else- where in this paper. A fine selec- tion of festival music has been pre- pared under the direction of Mr. Adelmo Melecci, choir leader. At the morning service on Sunday next the music will include a solo by Miss- Nixola Fisher, “Consider and Hear Me", by Wooler, quartette by Miss Nixola Fisher, Miss Lola Jones, Mr. Harold Sanderson and Mr. Eric Wil- son, and‘ anthem “God Is Our Hope and Strength”, by the entire chOir. At: the evening service Mr. R. Tunp of Aurora will assist, and will sing the Ibaritome aria from Men- delssohn’s Elijah, “It Is Enough”. The choir will render Mozart’s great anthem “O God, When ThOu Appear- est”, with solos by Mrs. D. Cham- ney, Mrs. Walker Hall, Mr. Rand Phipps andJ Mr. Turp. Violinist Mr. Frank Hosek, will be present and will offer two numbers, including the familiar Bach-Gounod arrange- ment of “Ave Maria”. After the service the choir of 'Shenbourne St. Church in Toronto, under the direction of Mr. G. D. At- kinson, will present a. forty minute prgramme of sacred works, comâ€" mencing at 8.15 o’clock. This choir is one of Toronto’s finest. Its 3010- ists are very well known, particu- larly Dr. Harvey Doney, who is heard frequently over the air. Fin- ally the two choirs will unite their seventyâ€"five voices in the “Halle- lujah Chorus”, 3 fitting conclusion to what promises to be an evening to remember. SPECIAL MUSIC AT UNITED CHURCH llUdson 5437 N0. 46.