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The death is reported of Thomas MacxPhenson, at Lethbridge, Alberta. on Sunday, September 8th. Mr. Mac- Pherson was born in Richmond Hill, February 12th, 1850. In his young: "days he learned the carriage build- }‘ing: trade and left here for Western 1Canada in 1872. Possibly some of the older residents of the distlict will recall the family. It was decided to hold a progressâ€" ive euchre in the Parish Hall on Wednesday, October 23rd. Bridge tables will also be provided for those who care to play. Lunch will be provided by memlbers of the S0- cie‘ty. Everybody welcome. Material and wool was given out to be made up into layettes for the refugees. OAK RIDGES RED CROSS SOCIETY A meeting of the'Red Cress So- ciety was held in the Parish Hall last Thursday. A goodly number waspresent and a good deal of wm-k and business was done. The annual Thank-offering meet- ing of the VV.M.S. will be held on Friday night at 8 o’clock. Rev. MacKay will be the speaker and ev- erylbody is cordially invited to be present Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Alf Kaiser, formerly of this place, now of Toronto, on the birth of a daughter. Well the time of plowing matches has rolled around again, this week being the Provincial at St. Thomas. Mr. J. Snider is there again demon- strating the Coâ€"op tractor. Several from here journeyed there on Wed- nesday, some ccf those ‘being Messrs. Harold“ Moirtson, Rolph Perkins, Cecil Nichols, Rolph Boynton, Stan- ley Boynton, Edgar and Harold Heise, Alvin C'aseley, Bruce Wallace, Ken and Arch Duncan, Norman Martin, Mrs. J. Snider and Miss Malbel Sanderson. We are pleased to hear that Mr. Harold Hendricks is home from the hospital. BORN HERE IN 1850. DIES IN LETHBRIDGE. ALBERTA Last Saturday evening Mr. John Snid-er had a surprise party in store for‘h‘im when he arrived home from market, it being another birthday for John. Mrs. Donald Pickering and‘ Miss Eloise Perkins were again success- ful with their cooking, etc. Entering 12 classes at Woodibrid‘ge Fair they were able to bring home 6 firsts. 5 seconds and 1 third. Week-end guests and callers of Mr. and. Mrs. Bert Sanderson in- clude Mr. and Mrs. C. Burgar and two sons of Toronto, Mr. W. Hunter of Newmarket, Mr." and Mrs. Fred Sanderson, Mr. and- Mrs. Roy Hodg- son of Hamilton, Mr. E. Jackson of Unionville, Mr. Eric Lofkrantz of Bhomington, Mr. and“ Mrs. R. Mid- dleton and baby of Toronto, Mr. Campbell of Bowmanville. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Middleton and baby were week-end guests ccf Mr. and Mrs. A. Buchanan. On Friday evening the WA. held their Octclber sup-per. A fair num- ber of people were present, there be- ing 3 s'ilo fillings on that day and it cut the attendance some, but a good program and supper was proâ€" vided for all those present. VICTORIA SQUARE VOL. LXII MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 21 - 22 - 23 JOAN CRAWFORD - FREDRIC MARCH in “ SUSAN AND GOD ” PHONE MO. 2172 THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 ERROL FLYNN - MIRIAM HOPKINS in “ VIRGINIA CITY ” â€"- ALSO â€"â€" THE COMMUNITY’S CLEARING HOUSEâ€" THE LIBERAL WANT ADS WAYNE MORRIS - JANE WYMAN in “ GAMBLING ON THE HIGH SEAS ” CAPITGL THEATRE 5 300'Seats All Evening 25c. â€" ALSO â€" BORIS KARLOFF in “ DEVIL’S ISLAND ” see all former patrons there to wel- come back Billy Hole and his Live Wire Orchestra. All profits used in sending comcforts to local boys Over- seas RICHVALE SOCIAL CLUB On Wednesday, October 23rd, the opening Euchre and Dance for the winter season will be held in Rich- vale School. Euchre starts. at 8.15 sharp. The Club will be pleased to 5 to 8 o’clock with entertainment in Maple Community Hall. A 3-.act Comedy Drama “Nobody but Nancy” will be presented by Palgl'ave Young People. All times Standard. Tickets, Adults 60c“ Children 250. On Wednesday, November 13th a Hot Fowl Supper will be served from Anniversary services are being ireld in Tes-ton United Church Sunâ€" day, November l‘Oth. In the morn- ing at 11 o’clock Rev. C. E. Flockler, B.A. of Maple will be the speaker assisted by Maple United choir. At 7 pm. Rev. C. H. Dickinson, B.D. of Toronto will preach and music by Laskay United choir. l A committee of local ladies re- 'cently completed a consignment of .556 pounds of Jam which has been isent to the Canadian Red Cross for {distribution overseas. The fruit was Idonat-edi and' jam making done in zlocal homes. Sugar necessary was ‘vpur-chased with funds raised‘ at a ‘tea held at the home of Mrs. Jerry lSmith, and a sum supplied by the iWomen’s Institute. ‘The following is the report of the icommittee for overseas jam making: ‘ Also mention must be made of our thanks to Mr. Alex Cruiokslhank who helped us out by free transportation from and to Jam headquarters. Mrs. Walker Hall Mrs. W. Sayers Mrs. Pollard Mrs. G. Yerex, Convenor. ers. Mrs. James Langstaff, Mrs. Eden, Mrs. W. Charles, Mrs. R. En- dean, Miss Tracy, Mrs. Len Clement, Mrs. 0. L. Wright, Mrs. W. J. Tayâ€" lor, Mrs. Teetzel, Mrs. Sanderson, Mrs. Chammey, Mrs. Salter. The following gave their kitchens for the purpose: Mrs. Pollard, Mrs. Lines, Mrs. Curzon, Mrs. Yerex, Misns Endean, Mrs. Plewman, Mrs. P. C. Hill, Mrs. Cart-er, Centre St.; Mrs. W. Tyndall, Mrs. R. D. Little and the United Church. Each had their own helpers composed of Mrs. Say- TESTON ANNIVERSARY SERVICES AND FOWL SUPPER ‘60 lbs. g‘ooselberry, fruit donated by Mrs. Walker Hall; 20 lbs. Straw- berry, fruit donated! by Miss Flint and Miss Dawson; 60 lbs. Raspberry and Red Currant, fruit donated by Mrs. Carter, Church St. and Miss Anderson; 40 Lbs. Raspberry, fruit donated by Miss Flint; 12 lbs. Black Currant, fruit donated by Miss Page; 68 lbs. Plum, fruit donated ‘by Mrs. Patton, Elgin Mills, Mrs. Staniners and Mrs. 0. L. Wright; 36 lbs. Greengag-e, fruit donated by Miss Irene Anderson; 72 lbs. Peach, fruit donated by Mrs. Ira Ramer; 154 lbs. Dawson, fruit donated by Mrs. P. Angle; 24 1le. Grape, fruit don- ated by Mrs. Hearn, Don Head Farms. 556 ibs. of Jam ; From Richmond Hill ‘ For the Red Cross? Yonge at Castlefield For further information regarding this plowing competition, get in touch with W. M. Cookbum, Agri- cultural Representative, Newmar- ket. A very attractive list of prizes is offered and these prizes will be presented at a banquet; for the com- petitors and their friends, place and date of which will be announced lat- er. u Make a practice of purchasing 'War Savings Stamps and- Certifi- Icates consistently. Every cent you iinvest is transferred> to, the Govern- ment, free of any expenses. Two million citizens, each buying one Certificate monthly, costing $4.00, will provide the Government with This competition is open to all J'finior Farmers and young men in the Qounty 60f York under 30 years of age. Plowing must be clone on the home farm or on the farm where competitor is working or on an ad- joining farm not more than one mile distant. Three acres must be plow- ed in \ractor classes and two acres in walking plow classes, except Class 5 for Boys 16 years and under, 11/2 acres The York County Junior Farmers’ 20th annual Home Plowing Compe- tition will take place during the last week of October and entries for same must reach the Department of Agriculture, Newmarket, before Thursday, October 24th. Many requests are being made (these. days on the pocket-book of lthe Canadian people. In Germany, ldemands are made. We are there- fore thankul that our country has not deteriorated to the point of a similar practice. Canadian people lrealize their duty to their Govern- ment, and have even asked the ques- ltion: ' Thousands of people in employ- ment have authorized their Employ- ers to deduct weekiy, certain sums from their wages for the purchase of Certificates and Stamps. Junior Farmers Piowing Contest REMEMBER, you are not asked to GIVE, but to LEND your money. This is returnetfl to you in 71/2 years time with an increase of 25 per cent. ‘One dollar a week from two mill- icm Canadians is the goal of the Na- tional Campaign. ONExHUNDRED MILLION DOL- LARS a year. To explain it otherwise, the Gov- ernment merely asks you to SAVE FOIR SECURITY, in order that the war issue may be brought to a sue-i ces’sful conclusion; and further, you) will have :built up for yourself a reâ€"" serve fund, in anticipation of a less-' ening of trade activity at the end of the war. i “How can we be of further help ‘2” To answer this is quite simple. “By investing in War Savings Stamps and Certificates to the ut- most of your ability.” A meeting of the local committee! to encourage the sale of War Sav- ings Stamps met at the Municipal Hall Tuesday evening under the chairmanship of J. A. Greene and‘ discussed ways and means of in- creasing local sales. E. D. Cunning- ham, Centre' Street West was named as secretary-treasurer of the local organization. 'The objective of the “Smash Hit- ler" camipaiggn being conducted throughout Canada, is to enlist an army of savers in support of Can‘- ada’s war effort. A National com mittee has been set up, and volun- tary organizations are being formed in every community. Tuesday night the local commitâ€"‘ tee decided to offer prizes in' both the public and High Schools for the best posters designed to encourage the sale of stamps. The contest will] close November lst. ‘Local mer? chants will be asked to have War Savings Stamps on sale at their places of business, and clmbs and local ogranizations will be encour- aged to give stamps as prizes. “In Essentials, Unity; I_n Non-essentials, Libgrty; In All Thmgs, (Jhar1ty" Local Committee Hopes to Further Sale 0fWar Stamps RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTâ€"OEER 17th, 1940 ’oster Contest Annryuncxed fcr Public and High Schdols Maple Fire Brigade will hold a Dance in Maple Concert Hall on Thursday, October 3151; commencing at 8.30 p.m. S.T. Masquerade held from 9 to 10.30 when prizes will ‘be given for suitable costumes. Dyer’s Old Time Orchestra will provide muâ€" sic. Ernie Evans, floor manager. Lunch proyided. Admission 35c. Ev- erybo‘dy welcome. The net proceeds fgo to the Red Cross. Anniversary Services will be held in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Maple, on Sunday, Octmber 20th at 11 a.m. and? p.m. Standard Time. Rev. G. C. Lamont, B.A., of Wood- bridig'e Presbyterian Church will be the minister. D.DLG.M. PAID OFFICIAL VISIT T0 RICHMOND LODGE Thirty-five Lodiges of Toronto and district were represented at Rich- mond Lodge A.F. & A.M. Wednesâ€" day evening, the oocasion being the official visit of Neil G. McDonald, District Deputy Grand Master of Toronto District .0. Following the work in the Lodge room the DD. G.M. highly complimented Worship- ful Master Albert R. Hill and the other officers on their efficiency. A banquet was served in the lower hall when the usual toasts were honored and addresSeS given by the District Deputy and other visitors. The musical program included vocal solos by Miss Nixola Fisher, and a “saw” duet by two members of Wil- son Lodyge, Toronto. Your canvassers will call upon lyou sometime this week. Be ready lwith your contribution to this worthy tcause that has undertaken such a big \humanitarian job. Caring for sick and wounded soldiers, providing clothes and comforts for air raid victims, refugees, hospitalization, ambulances, etc. are just a few obli- gations assumed by this splendid or- ganization. Key men and key women of the various polling divisions were pre- vent along with canvassers and all (were highly enthusiastic in the work to be undertaken. {Major Dixon, Red‘ Cross field sec- retai‘y, gave an interesting and en- lightening address on the Red Cross activities. Calmly refuting current rumors concerning opposition Red Cross propaganda the Major assur- ed his hearers that commercialism was not allowed in connection with Red. Cross activities. Very definite- 'ly he stated' “tlhe Red Cross DOES NOT SELL stocks.” evening when a lange» number of workers attended and plans for the campaign disrcussed‘ An invitation has been extend- eci by Richmond Hill council to Hon. W. P. Mulock, K.C., M.P., Postmasterâ€"General, to be the speaker at the annual Armistice Day Memorial Services to be held Sunday afternoon, Novem- ber 10th. The council is con- ferring with the local veterans as to arrangements for the ser- Markham Township Red Cross will conduct a canvas of the municipal- ity this coming week in connection with the nation-wide emergency war appeal fuor funds. In preparation for the drive a spirit-ed meeting was held in the Township Hall Tuesday Orgamizathon Has Great Huma‘ ian Obligations and Ask Generous Supphrt I Markham Township? Red Cross to Have } Canvass j; ANNIVERSARY SERVICES AT MAPLE INVITE P.I\I.G. TO BE ARMISTICE SPEAKER DANCE AT MAPLE i§reat Humanitar- AUXILIARY EUCHRE The Mothers Auxiliary of Rich- mond Hill Boy Scouts Association are holding a Euchre it the home ‘of Mrs. A. Patton, Lucas (Street, on Tuesday, October 22nd, at 2 p.m. Everybody welcome. 1 Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Burton, Miss ’Freda Burton of Argyle, Mr. and iMl‘S. S. Moore and four children of Cam‘bray visited Mr. and Mrs. L. ~C.‘ Burton on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Middleton and }Ml‘. and Mrs. J. Vanderburg spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Mac Crone at Windermei‘e, Muskoka. The second given at the day, October Sgt. Fred Evering‘ham of Three Rivers. Que. has been home on two weeks leave. $16 :00 Mr. and Mrs. Clarenc'e Vander- burg and family of Leasid'e and Mrs. Cavin of Part Arthur spent Saturday .with burg; 'The W.A. of Carrville church are holding a pot luck supper at the church on Wednesday evening, Oc- tober 23. There will be a short 'pro- gram and other amusement. The Y.P.U. held a very success- ful box social in the school last Friday evening and the boxes rang- ed in price from 50c. to $4.35, the proceeds of the evening; being over Richomnd Hill United‘Church was The regular monthly meeting of ,the scene of a wedding Saturday af- the Women’s Institute was' held[ on iternoon when Daisy Lauretta Hart, Wednesday afternoon, Octolber 9 in Jdaughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. the Parish Hall. Arrangements rJ. Hart, Richmond Hill, became the i were made for the annual ‘At Home’ bride of Frank Bundy, Toronto. Rev. and an address on “EducatiOn” was ’C. W. Fol-lett officiated and Mr. A. given by Miss Dorothy K-efxfer. The l'Mielecci played the organ. prize for the best hard time costume The bride was given in marriage was won by Mrs. T. 0‘. Nixon. Lunch by her brother, Mr. John Hart and was served by the committee at the 1*wore Soldier Boy b-lue crepe, street close of the meeting. The couple left on a motor trip to Northern Ontario, the bride trav- elling in a burgundy 'knittedl suit with navy blue accessories. They will reside in Toronto on their re- turn. was best man while Robert Hillaby was usher. A reception was heldI at the home of John Hart, the bride's brother. The bride’s sister, Mrs. Robert Hill- aby, received wearing a dark green dress with black accessories ani cor- sage of Token roses. The groom’s sister-in-law, Mrs. Harry Bundy, a1- so receivect wearing powder blue dress with black accessories and consage of Johann-a Hilvl‘ roses. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. John Hart and 'wore Soldier Boy b-lue crepe, street iength dress with bolera,.a turban of the same material as her dress with navy blue accessories and car- ried a bouquet of sweetheart roses and] bouvardia. She also wore a silver locket, the gift of the groom. The bride’s only attendant was Mrs. John Hart, sister-inâ€"law, who wore cyc‘lavmen crepe with square neck- line and: three-quarter length sleeves and matching accessories. Her tur- ban was of same material- as her (tress and she carried 'a bouquet of Johanna Hill roses. Fred Martin 3 “ WOMEN WITHOUT NAMES " g 9 With ELLEN DREW . ROBERT PAG omwomowowow Mr. and Mrs. James Vander- CARRVILLE WEDDING “ DR. CYCLOPS ” With ALBERT DARKER - JANICE LOGAN â€" ALSO *â€" “ SING AS YOU GO ” With GRACIE FIELD NOVELTY WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY. OC?OBER 23 - 24‘ “ LILLIAN RUSSELL ” With ALICE FAYE - D. AMECHE - H. FONDA H.“ - ANL' â€" BUN DY-HART TOXOID l dose of Toxoid will be : Rublic School on Fri- .‘ 18th at; 1.30 p.m. R. L. Langstaff, M.0.H. MONDAY & TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 - 22 FRIDAY &‘ SATURDAY. OCTOBER 18 - 19 “ FIGHTING 69TH ” With JAMES CAGNEY . PAT O'BRIEN __ ALSO â€" “ ACADEMY AWARD " With ALL STAR CAST NOVELTY â€"- PUTT PUTT TROUBLES 4th Prizesâ€"Jellied Meat, Mrs. Kelly; Fruit, Mrs. E. Hi1]; Sand- wiches, Mrs. Newson; Cake, Mrs. C. Hooper; Runner, Miss J. Brown. lst Prizesâ€"Bread, Mrs. E. Hill; Bed Jacket, Mrs. McGimpsey; Table Bouquet, Mrs. R. Stiver. 2nd Prizesâ€"House Coat, M115. Baker; House Dress, Mrs. Walton; Muffins, Mrs. R. Olson; Jelly, Mrs. R. Boynton; Pie, Miss D. Stephen- 3rd Prizesâ€"3 ways to use apple Miss Jessie Thompson; Canned Tl matoes, Mrs. Burr. SOD We congratulate the Women’s In- stitute on winning the full-owing prizes at Markham Fair: Alexander John, and Edward George, two sons of Mr. am Mrs. Alex Stevenson of Newtunbrook were christened at St. George’s A::g- lican church, Wilrlowdale, last Sun~ day, the Rector, Rev. Claude Secrett officiating. Four generations attend- ed the ceremony, Mrs. Kemp, Carrâ€" ville Rd., Vaughan Township, Mrs. John Varley, Vaughan Township, the mother Mrs. Stevenson and the young sons. Mrs. E. Huenergard returned from the convention at Des Moines, Iowa, where she was elected on the Exe- cutive Board of the Women’s Mis- sionary Society of the United Luth- eran Church of America. lesvtra will supply the music. The \net proceeds will go to the Red Cross. Anniversary services will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian church 'Sunday, October 20th, and. a Fowl Supper will be served: Wednesday, October 23rd, followed by a play. The Fire Brigade will hold' its an- nual Hallowe‘e‘n dance Thursday ev- ening, October 3lst. There will be .prizes for ccstumes and Dyers- orch- On Thursday afternoon, October 8th the United Church W.M.S. mem- bers were guests of the King United Church W.M.S. at the home of Mrs. Jas. Patton at King. Rev. Fockler addressed the meeting and a solo was sung by Mrs. Ross. Lunch was served and a social time spent at the close of the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Gracie of T0»- rontc were guests at the home Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Robeson on Thanksgiving Monday. ing. Rev. Hartcn of Niagara Falls, a former minister, will be the slpeak- er at both services and' special music will be supplied. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kef-fer spent the holiday weekâ€"emf at Hamilton, Ont. ‘The anniversary services of Maple United Church are to be held Orc- to‘ber 27th in the morning- and even,- FOUR GENERATIONS AT CHRISTENING SINGLE COPIES be. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE BUTT/UNVILLE Maple ll l7dson 5137 v0.30. kl. No. 16.