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jagged as a s Mrs. E. C. Fielding MOTOR INN â€" Aurora Phone Aurora 160 or Richmond Hill 9 While the evidence was being giv- en at the inquest someone shouted in'the window, “For God’s sake come here, More’s cut his throat.” ’A hur- ried adjournment took place and ev- eryone rushed out. They found More lying behind a strawstack, bleeding profusely With seven gashes in his throat. The sides of his throat as Prepare for your summer vacation. Choose your style and order your garment now. Garments are from ten dollars up for one complete outfit. For appoiqtlngllt_call When the body was visited by the jury, after lying four days in the home, it was in a bad state of putne- faction. The blackened eyes, and bruised condition of the corpse, evi- dences of cruel usage, were clearly visible. More had been exceedingly cruel to his wife for years, venting his violent passion upon her on the most trivial occasions which the woman had, unknown to others, patiently borne. The scene of the supposed tragedy was three quarters of a mile from the village, a low roofed shanty near Kirby's Mills, More did as little labour as possible around the vill- age. He quit a job peddling be- cause, as he said, he could not do enough lying to make a success. Un- til the date of the murder he was generally respected about the vill- age because he was a man of reg- ular habits. M-ore had been exceedingly cruel to his wife for years, venting his a corporal in the 7'lst Battalion Renal Regiment and was stationed in Gibraltar. In 1842 he received his discharge and a few years later came to Canada. Before I go on 1 must give you some of the history of Rebel-t More. A native of Belfast, Ireland, he was Close to 1870 a few months after her death, word was whispered about the street corners of the village that Mrs. Robert More died under sus- picious circumstances. The matter was brought to the attention of Henry Miller Sn, Coroner. A jury was impanelled with M. Teefy, J.P. as foreman. The body was exhumed and Dr. James Langstaff made the post mortem investigation. BUSES LEAVE Northbound To Orillia 8.18 a.m.. 1.43 pm. a 5.48 pm. b 6.48 p.m. *â€"T0 North Bay aâ€"daily except Sat, Sun. & H01., bâ€"Sat., Sun. & H01. By Paul L. Fox Incorporated in the annals of our village are several atrocious murd- ers which have been set down in history. Not the least of these by any means is the case of Robert More. FOUNDATION GARMENTS THURSDAY, JUNE 20th, 1940. G. A. DONNELLY You are invited to attend our annual good-will basket PICNIC. Area 20-21 High Park. Toronto (Summer and Winter) olde tyme and modern at the following halls APOLLO HALL (Brunswick & Bloor) Tuesday, Friday ST. JULIAN’S HALL (1330 Bloor St. W.) Wednesday SOVEREIGN HALL (805 Dovercourt Rd.) Saturday Courtesy and strict order assured PRIZES EVERY NIGHT ADMIS‘ BUS TRAVEL INFORMATION AT LOOKING BACKWARD SPIRELLA Telephone 177 CORSETIERE saw. Caller â€" Milt Abrahams THE CENTURY BOYS ORCHESTRA MONDAY AFTERNOON, JULY lst WEEKLY GLIMPSE AT LOCAL HISTORY razor \VaS A meeting was held Tuesday ev- ening to discuss plans for the annual Garden Party of Brown’s Corners United Church. Further notice will be given next week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rodick and famin and Mr. and Mrs. Will Rodick and family attended the Mitchell re- union at Newmarket Saturday last. The regular meeting was held on Wednesday, June 12th at the par- sonage at Agincourt when Rev. and Mrs. Rumney entértained the ladies of the W.M.S. The meeting was under the leadership of Mrs. Stev- enson and Miss Jessie Thompson. In the absence of Miss Thompson, Mrs. Stiver assisted. There were twentyâ€" three present. The devotional period was taken by Mrs. Stiver, assisted by several of the ladies. The Prayer was taken by Mrs Russell. There was an apâ€" peal from the Neighbourhood Workâ€" ers for homes for children for a per- iod of two weeks. Mrs. Stevenson sang a very appropriate solo. The topic for the meeting was “Building for Peace through the Christian Church”. This was taken by Mrs. Stiver assisted by several of the ladies. The offertory prayer was taken by Mrs. Craig Sr. Rev. Rumney gave the closing prayer. Lunch was then served, following this the Misses Rumney entertained the ladies with vocal, piano and vio- lin music. This was very much en- joyed by all. A very cordial invi- tation was given to ruse the parsonâ€" age for any meetings they wished to hold. Rear Admiral Percy W. Nelles, while he realizes the value of air power, still thinks the warships are superior. The chief of the Royal Canadian Navy points to the British and Fh'ench evacuation of the port of Dunkirk, under pressure of the whole German air fleet, to substantiate his claim. ‘ REAR ADMIRAL NELLES BACKS SHIPS AGAINST PLANES There is nothing more of what he did after that but it was generally assumed that being humiliated in public this way, he slunk away and settled perhaps in another shanty to ponder over his atrocious deed and his debt to mankind as yet unpaid. As soon as he was released he ‘came back to Richmond Hill. Meet- ing a group of villagers on the main street he began to shake hands. Col. David Bridgford, one of the group, suddenly drew back and giving the murderer a look of indignation and scorn that made him quail, said, “No there is blood upon that hand and I’ll have naught to do with it.” More survived the attempt on his own life and was brought up in the assizes in Toronto. A verdict of manslaughter was brought in and his sentence was two years in the peni- tentiary. The observer remarks that within six months he was walking the streets again, a free man... “truly a maladministration of just- ice.” ing alongside him and another in his pocket. Adore could rnanage to whisper and he said that he might as well take his own life as be hung. He made a statement against his wife which was taken in writing by a magistrate, but was afterwards disproved by the ewddence, wvhich went to show he had brutally used the unfortunate woman for years. The jury came to the verdict that Mrs. More had'come to her death by blows and kicks administered by her husband. BROWN’S CORNERS UNITED CHURCH NOTES ADMISSION 35c. RICHMOND HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. J. E. Cunningham, B.D., Minister Sunday, June 23rd 10 a‘.m.â€"Sunday School. 11 a.m.â€"‘Good News for Bad Times.’ 7 p.m.â€"“Cure Worry or it will get KING CITY A Street Dance will be held in King City on Wednesday, August 7. Further notice later. 7 p.m.â€"“Uure Worry or it W111 get you.” Success may ruin a once hardy and forceful nation. Rev. C. W. Fo1lett, B.D. Pastor Sunday, June 231d 9.45 a.m.â€"Sunday School. All De- partments. ' men. 7 p.m.â€"Guide Service. All Guides, Scouts, Cubs and Brownies invited to attend this patriotic service. Special prayers for Great Britain at all services. In‘tercessions Wednesday 8.30 p;m. All invited. Sunday, June 23rd Trinity 5 1'0 a.m.â€"Sunday School. $11 a.m.â€"Moming Prayer and Ser- Mothers Auxiliary Boy Scouts As- sociation will hold a euchre on Tues- day, June 25th at 2 pm. at the home of Mrs. Carter, Centre Street West. Funeral servises, conducted Satur- day afternoon at the late residence by Rev. Mr. Davis, King City, were followed by interment in Maple cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs. Dave Julian, Jim Marwood, Lou Mar- wood, William Wood, Lester Down- ing and Edward Downing. A life long resident of Vaughan township, Mrs. James McMahon passed away at her home on the 6th concession Thursday, June 13‘. Mrs. McMahon was born in Vaughan 56 years ago and was the former Vern- etta Mossey Lyon. She had been in ill health for a year prior to her death. Survivinb her are her hus- band, three sons, James of Dixie, Jack of Maple, Peter at home, and three daughters, Beatrice of Long Branch, Kathleen of Toronto, and- Ruby at home. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Seraphim Swint of Dayton, Ohio, announce the marriage of their daughter Ellen Dolores, to Mr. John Alfred Greene, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Greene, Richmond Hill, 0n Saturday, June fifteenth, nineteen hundred and forty. EUCHRE, EVERYONE WELCOME On behalf of the T0ronto Branch of the Canadian Red' Cross may we thank you again and hope for your continued support in the work of this organization. Yours very sincerely, Leigh H. Govssage (Mrs. Brookes Gossage) Chairman of Blanket Appeal Committee. a hearty welcome to members and friends of the congregation. Prayer moves the hand that moves the world.” Join us in prayer on Sunday. The people of Toronto have been not only quick to answer this emer‘ gency call we made, but more than willing to help in many ways. TORONTO BRANCH The Canadian Red Cross wishes to thank yoti for your generous re- sponse to its appeal for blankets to be sent overseas. Mrs. McMahon, president of the former Richmond Hill Red Cross So- ciety 1914-1916, drew the lucky tic- kets on the draw, at the tea, with the result that MiSS Ball of 36 Arnold Street, Richmond Hill, won the pieced quilt, Mrs. Poole of Concord the blouse and. Mrs. O. L. Wright the box of biscuits. Con- gratulations. Total receipts from this draw amounted to $59.00. The following letter was received from headquarters in acknowledg- ment of the Richmond Hill shipment of blankets: RICHMOND HILL Rector: Rev. W. F. Wrixon, L.Th. ' 4 Markham Road The complete receipts from the baking sale and afternoon tea held at the home of Mrs. P. G. Hill on Friday, June 14th, amounted to the splendid sum of $104.14. To all those who gave their generous sup- pont the Red Cross Society extends hearty thanks. a.m.â€"“The Fixed Heart.” The Pastor. p.m.â€"Mr. Gillies, leader of Rich- vale United Church, will preach. Inspiring music at all serviCes and Red Cross Notes MRS. JAMES McMAHON ST. MARY'S CHURCH RICHMOND HILL UNITED CHURCH (Anglican) LIBERAL PRINT, RICHMOND HILL rel, he grasped his hand with his own right hand‘ to prove that he was friendly. Whilst these two people were grasping hands, they were un- able to use a weapon. Why We Shake Hands‘l This is an old custom originating in the “good old‘ days” when all men carried weapons, and were quick to use them! Whenever a man met someone with whom he had no quar- Later the happy young couple left by motor for Montreal and Quebec, the bride travelling in a navy and white printed silk gown with navy and white accessories, and wore a silver fox fur, the gift of the groom, and a corsage of pink roses and for- get-meâ€"not. On their return they will take up residence in Thornhill. Following the ceremony, a recep- tion was held at the home of the bride’s parents on Yonge St. Here M'rs. Jefferies received her guests wearing a gown of Antoinette blue Faconne sheer, with a large natural colored leghorn hat with touches of blue. Her shoulder corsage was of Joanna Hill roses and blue forgetâ€" meâ€"not. Mrs. Howell, mother of the groom, who assisted, chose a gown of blush rose novelty sheer, with large sand tone hat of straw with brown ribbon. Her corsage was of pink roses and bouvardia. Mr. James Ince was best man and the ushers were Mr. Robert Campâ€" bell and Mr. Ernest Gellately, bro- ther-in-law of the groom. Miss Helen Jefferies was her couâ€" sin’s only attendant. She wore a Heavenly blue net gown appliqued with pink Shasta daisies. Her little blue hat was appliqued with the same daisies, holding her noseveil of matching blue tulle. She carried an arm bouquet of mixed garden flow- ers in shades of blue, tied with blue velvet ribbon. Palms, ferns, pale pink and white peonies and pink Shasta daisies made an effective setting for the bridal party, which appeared to the strains of the bridal chorus from Lohengrin, played by Mr. S. Floyd Davies. Prior to the service, Mns. Charles J. Harding, cousin of the bride, sang the wedding hymn, “The Voice That. Breathed O’er Eden”, and during the signing of the register sang "1 Love You Truly”. The bride, who was given in mar- riage by her father, wore a gown of shell bloom chiffon over taffeta. From the low-waisted bodice, with its heartshaped neckline, fell the deep folds of the long gathered skirt. The long tight fitting sleeves tapered to a point over her hands and she wore pink satin slippers. Her fingertip veil of bridal net, in the same delicate shade as her gown, fell in graceful folds from a sweet- heart halo of pleated net, adorned with seed pearls. She carried a cir- cular bouquet of sweetheart roses, bouvardia and touches of pale blue forgetâ€"me-not, tied with pink net ribbon. Thornhill United Church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Sat- urday afternoon, June 15th, when Ruby, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney George Jefferies, became the bride of Walter Cecil, only son of Mr. and Mrs.,Walter Howell, all of Thornhill. Rev. E. B. Cooke per- formed the ceremony. The marriage took place at the home of the bride’s parents in Gorm- ley on Saturday, June 1‘5, of Betty Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Clark, to Jack Macklin, son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Mack- lin of Agincourt. Rev. Dr. Hardy Andrews officiated and Mrs. Murray .Macklin played the wedding music. During the signing of the register Miss Vera Thomson sang. The bride, who was unattended, was given In marriage by her father. She wore a gown of Cannes blue sneer with a corsage of roses and lilies of the valley. Following their wedding trip to Kirkland Lake, the couple will reside in Agincour't. For trav- elling the bride donned a blue wool boucle dressmaker suit with white accessories. F. Austin; J.W., Bro. P. G. Savage; Chaplain, W. Bro. W. A. Wright; Treasurer, W. Bro. A. A. Eden; Sec- retary, W. Bro. J. E. Smith; S.D., Bro. James D. McLean; J.D., Bro. C. Mylks; I.G., Bro. Rand Phipps; Tyler, Bro. Harry Sayers. The an- nual ceremony of installation and in- vestiture will be held Friday even- ing, June 215t. RICHMOND LODGE OFFICERS ' ELECTED The annual election of officers of Richmond Lodge A.F. & A.M. took place Wednesday evening when the following were elected: Worshipful Master, Bro. Albert R. Hill; I.P.M., W. Bro. C. Swanson; S.W., Bro. H. HOWELL-JEFFERIES MACK LINâ€"CLARK WEDDINGS Tuesday, June 25â€" .Midhurst at Richmond Hill R.\C.A.F. at Barrie Newmarket at Aurora Thursday, June 27â€" Richmond Hill at R.C.A.F. Aurora at Midhurst Barrie at Newmarket Tuesday, July 2â€" R.C.A.F. at Aurora Newmarket at Midhursrt Barrie at Richmond Hill The next home game will be Tues- day next with Midhurst as the oppo- sition. These two teams played a good brand of ball in their meeting at Midhurst and a large crowd at the local diamond will encourage the boys on to another win. SCHEDULE In their last two starts away from home Richmond Hill have been able 'to break even with Aurora on Tues- day night and lose out by the one- sided score of 8-1 to the strong Barrie team last Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith, Steele’s Avenue East, are celebrat- ing their twenty-fifth wedding anni- versary on Monday, July 151: and will be at home to their friends from 7-10 pm. Rev. J. G. and» Mrs. Rogers of Toronto were visitors at the United Church parsonage this week. Mrs. Esther Phillips of the W0- man’s Missionary Society’s office of the United Church spent Sunday in town the guest of Miss Evelyn G. Follett. Don't forget the Red Cross Dance in the High School on Wednesday, July 3rd. Mrs. N. Wellwood is spending a few weeks with Mrs. Wall at her cottage in Alcona Beach. Mr. A. Melecci is conducting exâ€" aminations in Piano at the Toronto Conservatory of Music this week. Mrs. J. Wiltlson Hannon of Regina is visiting Mrs. Frederick Mason, “Aspley”, Yonge Street. Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Walwin visited in Detroit this week. SOFTBALL NOTES Social and Personal MONDAY & TUESDAY, JUNE 24 - 25 Robert Montgomery - Edward Arnold - Rpgingldeen in ParisAuto Supply AUTO WRECKERS _ EDI’IIH FELLOWS - RONALD SINCLAIR in ‘ “Flve thtle Peppers and How They Grew” Steering Wheel Spinners, each . Jewelled Spinner Sets . . . . . . . . Sealed Power Spark Plugs, each Flashlight Batteries, each . . . . . Size 450 x 500 x 500 x 525 x 525 x 600 x WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, JUNE 26 - 27 â€"â€" AND â€" MAY ROBSON - HARRY DAVENPORT in “ GRANNY GET YOUR GUN ” JOAN BENNETT - GEORGE RAFT in “ HOUSE ACROSS THE BAY ” Generator and Starter Exchange Service GLADYS GEORGE - JEFFREY LYNN in “ A CHILD IS BORN ” FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 21 - 22 ROY ROGERS - GEORGE HAYES in SHOWS START AT 8 RM. and 10 RM. D.S.T. TIRES GUARANTEED 25,000 MILES THE EARL OF CHICAGO ” YOUNG BUFFALO BILL ” TODAY, THURSDAY, JUNE 20 Phone 86, Richmond Hill ACCESSORIES YOUNG’S Service Station YONGE ST. RICHMOND HILL In the first act of war in Canad- ian waters since the start of the present conflict the H.M,C.S. Bras d’Or, Royal Canadian Navy Mine- sweeper, captured the Italian ship, Capo Noli and made prisoners of the Italian crew. The Cayo Noli was run aground and set afire by her crew in an attempt to scuttle her off Bic Island in the St Lawrence CANADIAN NAVY CAPTURES ITALIAN SHIP Tires 56.35 7.00 7.25 8.75 8.75 9.85 PAGE FIVE 39c. and 50c. Tubes $1.25 1.50 1.50 1.75 1.75 1.75